This is a friendly reminder that our Back-to-School Orientation will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the East Rock gymnasium.
Upon arrival, each family should use the QR codes provided on-site to check in. Staff will be available to assist with the check-in process if needed.
We are excited to welcome our families back to East Rock and look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow evening as we prepare for a wonderful 2026-27 school year!
Please note: If you can't make it tomorrow, East Rock will hold its final orientation for the 2026-2027 school year on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Upon arrival, each family should use the QR codes provided on-site to check in. Staff will be available to assist with the check-in process if needed.
We are excited to welcome our families back to East Rock and look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow evening as we prepare for a wonderful 2026-27 school year!
Please note: If you can't make it tomorrow, East Rock will hold its final orientation for the 2026-2027 school year on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Just a reminder...
East Rock Community & Cultural Studies Magnet School will hold "in-person" orientations on tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5:00PM and on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00AM. Students in grades K-8 will return to school on Monday, August 31, 2026 and our Pre-K students will return on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Please enjoy the rest of your summer!
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved special educator, Ms. Debbie Fonda. Ms. Fonda dedicated herself to our students and left a lasting impact on our entire school community. Please see the attached information regarding her obituary and visitation services. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and students during this difficult time.
Greetings! As the weather gets warmer, we want to kindly remind families of our dress code expectations. Please support us by ensuring your student comes to school dressed appropriately:
• No spaghetti strap tank tops or crop tops
• No graphic tees with explicit language or imagery
• Shorts and skirts must be an appropriate length . A good rule of thumb is that the hem should fall no higher than fingertip length when arms are relaxed at the sides
• No slides
We are committed to maintaining a safe, focused learning environment for the remainder of the school year, and we truly appreciate your partnership in reinforcing these expectations at home. Thank you!
Please take time to review the guidelines from the City of New Haven Health Department for when you should keep your children home from school. If you have any questions, please contact our school nurses. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe school environment! Click here!
We are excited to share several free EMPOWER HER programs being offered in the coming weeks through the City of New Haven Youth and Recreation Department.
These opportunities include sports, STEM, mentoring, and other activities designed to support and uplift our girls.
All programs are free. Families are responsible for transportation to and from the program location. Dates, times, and locations are listed on the flyers attached to this post.
We encourage interested families to review the flyers and register soon.
These opportunities include sports, STEM, mentoring, and other activities designed to support and uplift our girls.
All programs are free. Families are responsible for transportation to and from the program location. Dates, times, and locations are listed on the flyers attached to this post.
We encourage interested families to review the flyers and register soon.
There's still time to complete the School Climate Survey. Share your thoughts while helping students win school-wide rewards! https://www.custominsight.net/survey/language.asp?sid=gs36448yqarx2tp2y0im
We need your help! When families complete the School Climate Survey, students earn fun rewards like Pajama Day, Extra Recess, and more. Please take a few minutes to share your feedback and help our school community grow stronger. All families should have received an email or text message with a link to the survey.
Order your East Rock 25-26 Yearbook for only $25! Orders must be placed by May 1st. See flier for more details...
What is Yale Splash?
Splash at Yale is an event that brings high school and middle school students to Yale University for one day of unlimited learning. Students who come take classes in a variety of both conventional and unconventional subjects taught by Yale undergraduate and graduate students!
The goal is to build excitement for teaching and learning. Yale offers a plethora of classes with fascinating content, empowering students to satisfy their curiosities, think critically, and cultivate new passions.
This Spring, Splash will be on Saturday, February 28th, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM and I would like to invite your students to join us! Registration is now open. Splash is $25 for the day, with an option for a $10 T-shirt. Financial Aid is available to all students who need it.
We are offering FREE registration to students in the New Haven Public School (NHPS) system. To qualify, the student must indicate that they are a NHPS student within the Financial Aid Request section found in the registration portal.
It would be greatly appreciated if you could pass the following message along to your students, parents, and teachers! We look forward to seeing your students on Yale’s campus this Spring.
Thank you for your consideration,
David Roche
Splash Director
Splash at Yale is an event that brings high school and middle school students to Yale University for one day of unlimited learning. Students who come take classes in a variety of both conventional and unconventional subjects taught by Yale undergraduate and graduate students!
The goal is to build excitement for teaching and learning. Yale offers a plethora of classes with fascinating content, empowering students to satisfy their curiosities, think critically, and cultivate new passions.
This Spring, Splash will be on Saturday, February 28th, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM and I would like to invite your students to join us! Registration is now open. Splash is $25 for the day, with an option for a $10 T-shirt. Financial Aid is available to all students who need it.
We are offering FREE registration to students in the New Haven Public School (NHPS) system. To qualify, the student must indicate that they are a NHPS student within the Financial Aid Request section found in the registration portal.
It would be greatly appreciated if you could pass the following message along to your students, parents, and teachers! We look forward to seeing your students on Yale’s campus this Spring.
Thank you for your consideration,
David Roche
Splash Director
🗣️ We want to hear from YOU!
It’s time for our annual District School Climate Survey, and we need input from our incredible students and parents to help our school grow.
Whether it’s about school safety, the learning environment, or our school culture, your feedback directly shapes the decisions we make for the upcoming year.
Who: All families
How: All families will receive an email or text message with a link to the survey.
Deadline: Please complete by February 27th
Check the attached flier for more information.
Students in grades 5-8 will complete the survey during the week of February 9th.
Let’s work together to make East Rock the best it can be! 🌟
#SchoolClimate #YourVoiceMatters #ParentEngagement
This is an important message from the New Haven Public Schools. Tomorrow, Tuesday, all schools will open with a two-hour delay. There will be no before-school programs. For further information, please visit our web site: nhps.net.
Callin all Book and Movie Fans! Join Mrs. Stack in exploring books that have been adapted into films and deciding which version is better!
Debate with your peers and have some fun learning!
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TaA9L8F7EuZS7SbL6
New York Times bestselling author, Rachel Ignotofsky, visited East Rock to talk about her new book Dinosaurs. This visit was made possible by Possible Futures bookstore in New Haven.
Please consider joining the East Rock PTO. We need your help - big or small - to continue to plan & support school activities and programs. It's fun and rewarding...Sign up today!
Catch the DREAM and show your East Rock school spirit! Use the link below to purchase East Rock DREAM apparel. All items ship directly to you.
Order DREAM Apparel Here
Math tutoring available 2 days a week! Build confidence, one problem at a time. Please join Math Counts!
Program begins Tuesday, September 30th.
Does your student need a tutor?
Dear East Rock Students and Families,
Do you love telling stories, asking great questions, or taking photos? Come join the East Rock Record, our student newspaper for grades 3–8!
What you'll do:
Interview classmates, teachers, and community members
Write news, features, opinions, and reviews
Learn photography, editing, and layout
Work with caring mentors and build real-world journalism skills
See your work published and shared with our school community
When: Thursdays, 2:30–4:00 PM (weekly)
Where: School Library
Who: Students in grades 3–8 (all experience levels welcome)
Expectations: Come ready to collaborate, meet deadlines, and represent East Rock with pride. Snacks, encouragement, and lots of creativity provided!
Let's amplify student voice—see you at the East Rock Record!
https://www.onha.yale.edu/ERRecord2025
Warmly,
Sabrina Breland
Please consider joining our School Planning and Managment Team (SPMT)
The SPMT is our cross-team leadership group that uses data and community voice to set school priorities, align resources, and track results. We meet regularly to coordinate improvement efforts and share updates with staff and families.
The SPMT is our cross-team leadership group that uses data and community voice to set school priorities, align resources, and track results. We meet regularly to coordinate improvement efforts and share updates with staff and families.
