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Meeting of the Instruction and Support Services Committee, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 5:00 PM

A meeting of the Instruction and Support Services Committee will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 5:00 PM at City Hall Conference Room 305, Bridgeport, CT 06604. A link to view the meeting will be made available to the public through: www.bridgeportedu.net/stream

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Special Board Meeting Agenda: Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:00 PM

A Special Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:00 PM at Fairchild Wheeler Campus, Black Box Auditorium, 840 Old Town Road, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606.

Public viewing to the meeting will be made available through www.bridgeportedu.net/stream.

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Welcome New Administrators!
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Superintendent Carmela Levy-David welcomed new principals, assistant principals and curriculum directors to BPS on Thursday August 8th.

We’ve already highlighted a few.  Stay tuned as we continue to highlight more of our amazing administrators in the upcoming weeks.

We are thrilled that our BPS family is growing!

New University of Bridgeport Scholarship for 2024 BPS Grads

Bridgeport Public Schools and the University of Bridgeport are proud to announce a new partnership which can save BPS 2024 Graduates thousands of dollars each year, if they enroll at UB:

Superintendent Dr. Carmela Levy-David emphasized the impact this scholarship opportunity could have on local students, their families, and the city, saying, “Bridgeport Public Schools is proud to join University of Bridgeport in supporting our students to change their lives in one generation through their access to higher learning. This partnership ensures that students will continue to have equitable access to a brighter future in the city they call home.”

High School Graduation Ceremonies 2024

Please join us June 10, 2024 for the celebration of commencement ceremonies at the Hartford HealthCare Ampitheatre and also broadcast live on YouTube.

Click the school below for live stream of the commencement ceremonies

Bassick High School - 9:00AM

Bridgeport Military Academy - 11:00AM

Fairchild Wheeler Inter-District Magnet Campus High School - 1:00PM

Harding High School - 3:00PM

Central High School - 5:00PM

 

 

BPS Celebrates Partnership with Kool Kids Foundation to Enhance Music Programming

Bridgeport Public Schools is thrilled to announce a significant partnership with Robert "Kool" Bell of Kool & The Gang, through his Kool Kids Foundation. This collaboration aims to enrich the musical landscape of Bridgeport's educational institutions, ensuring that students have access to high-quality instruments and opportunities for musical expression.

The partnership was celebrated with a Meet and Greet event on Thursday, May 30, where Bell shared his passion for music and his commitment to supporting underserved communities.  Attendees were treated to a celebration luncheon, where the vision of the Kool Kids Foundation was highlighted, emphasizing the importance of music in the lives of young learners. "It's about communicating with people," Bell remarked. "It's not just about instruments - we want to do whatever we can do to help the kids."

BPS Superintendent, Dr. Carmela Levy-David, shared that "We are revitalizing music programs in Bridgeport Public Schools, and we want to ensure that we can do that in a way that is sustainable. We are excited to embark on this journey with Mr. Bell and the Kool Kids Foundation. Together, we will create a symphony of opportunity for our students, where the universal language of music resonates in every classroom."

https://connecticut.news12.com/robert-kool-bell-announces-partnership-with-bps-and-kool-kids-foundation

Robert Kool Bell, along with his late wife, Sakinah Bell, founded the Kool Kids Foundation with a mission to empower children in underfunded school districts. Recognizing the transformative power of music, the foundation aims to provide access to musical instruments and opportunities for growth and inspiration.

"It's Kool To Keep Music Alive in Schools" embodies the belief that every child deserves the chance to pursue their musical dreams. Drawing from his own experiences at the Boys & Girls Club of Jersey City, NJ, Bell understands the profound impact that access to instruments and supportive environments can have on young musicians.

Known for its cultural and ethnic diversity, BPS is committed to supporting students and closing the gap in every classroom. Under the leadership of Dr. Levy-David, the district prioritizes teacher capacity building, culturally responsive instruction, and ensuring tier one instruction for all students.

The partnership between Bridgeport Public Schools and the Kool Kids Foundation exemplifies a shared commitment to fostering creativity, resilience, and academic success among students. Through collaborative efforts, they aim to transform lives and uplift communities for generations to come.

For more information about the Kool Kids Foundation and its initiatives, please visit www.koolkidsfoundation.org.

 

Regular Board of Education Meeting: Tuesday May 28, 2024 @ 6:30PM

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6:30 PM, at Fairchild Wheeler Campus, Black Box Auditorium, 840 Old Town Road, Bridgeport, CT, 06606. A link to view the meeting will be made available to the public through: www.bridgeportedu.net/stream

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Award Winning Human Rights Activist Calvin Terrell Visits BPS May 14-17

Calvin Terrell will lead honest conversations about social justice, racial healing and building community with some of our 6th-12th graders and with staff. He will also meet with parents and guardians Wednesday evening, May 15, from 6:30pm-8pm at Central High School.

Calvin Terrell deftly mixes storytelling, dialogue and visualization tools to engage his audiences and bring people to an understanding of how we each can take an active role in influencing and shaping the future of our communities.

 

Congratulations BMA for Unit Achievement Award!

Bridgeport Military Academy's Spartan Navy Battalion was awarded the first Unit Achievement Award in the history of the program this year!  

The Unit Achievement award is awarded YEARLY to cadets in good standing who were unit members during the academic year during which the school earned the Unit Achievement status. The award is given only to those units that demonstrated exceptional performance but did not qualify for Distinguished Unit status.  The highest award that can be given to an NJROTC unit is the Distinguished Unit Award (DUA), given to a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit from their respective headquarters.

The Area Manager’s Inspection, the conduct of the cadets, community service, engagement in field trips, and such all determine the unit achievement award.

This is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication by NJROTC cadets at BMA since the unit was founded as an NNDCC back in 2014.

 

City Council Budget Hearing Regarding Board of Education April 29

Whether or not you have children enrolled in Bridgeport Public Schools, the school budget affects every resident. Our taxes fund our schools, and the quality of our schools affects the reputation of our city.

Bridgeport Public Schools have been historically underfunded, and this is negatively impacting student outcomes. In order to improve outcomes and provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed we need to invest in our schools. The Superintendent has asked the City Council for increased funding for FY2024-2025 to better serve our students and foster an environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential.

You can view the Superintendent’s Recommended FY24-25 Operating Budget Request here.

The City Council will have a second public budget hearing regarding the Board of Education:

Monday, April 29, 2024

City Hall, Council Chambers, at 6:00PM

45 Lyon Terrace

Bridgeport, CT 06604

We encourage you to attend and be part of this important conversation. Your engagement helps shape the future of our schools.

 

Community Forum: Phase 1 Schools, Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 6:30PM

Being held at Harding High School Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 6:30PM

Join Superintendent Dr. Carmela Levy-David for a community forum focused on phase 1 schools of the "Rising Together for Better Schools Initiative": Bridgeport Learning Center (BLC), Edison and Hall School. Learn about the plan, share your insights, and engage in open dialogue.

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https://www.bridgeportedu.net/risingtogether

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Hall School Community Forum, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 6:30PM

Hall School Community Forum, Wednesday, March 13, 2024

School Tour 6:00 PM
Forum 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Hall School Gym
290 Clermont Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610

Hear directly from the Superintendent on her proposal for Hall School.

This is an open forum where members of the Hall School community can come together and learn about the Superintendent’s plan and ask questions directly to the Superintendent.

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Edison School Community Forum, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 6:30PM

Edison School Community Forum, Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Edison Cafeteria

School Tour 6:00 PM
Forum 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Hear directly from the Superintendent on her proposal for Edison School.

This is an open forum where members of the Edison School community can come together and learn about the Superintendent’s Rising Together for Better Schools Initiative and ask questions directly to the Superintendent.

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