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.
Please download the nhps app to stay connected with your child's district, school and teachers!
Kindergarteners (Regular Ed Students):
Students must have a physical per Connecticut state law to begin school
Kindergarteners and families use the back door to drop off/pick up students
Kindergarten drop off is 7:45 - 8 and pick up is 2-2:10 by a designated adult. Please be timely.
Bus Students will have a tag that must stay on his/her bookbag, and will be tagged daily with a wristband.
East Rock is a peanut-free environment. If families send lunch, please do not include peanuts or peanut products.
On the first day of school, Teachers will greet students at the outdoor tables in the back playground beginning at 7:45a. and staff will confirm transportation at that time.
If your student will ride the bus that day, please let us know. Thank you for your partnership and attention to these details. We are excited for a great year.!
School opens at 7:40AM on Thursday, August 28, 2025
East Rock Community and Cultural Studies Magnet School is a school that not only educates but also uplifts---rallying around our community members in times of need with empathy, resources, and unwavering support.
D=Dedicated
R=Respectful
E=Ethical
A=Accepting
M=Motivating
“I am dedicated to achieving my dream. I am respectful, ethical, and accepting of our diverse community. We will motivate each other to dream!”
East Rock is a uniform school and students are encouraged to wear their uniforms daily.
East Rock Communityand Cultural Studies Magnet School is a vibrant, inclusive learning community where diversity is celebrated, curiosity is encouraged, and every student is empowered to grow, lead and thrive.
Register Your Student for the K-3 Summer Learning Academy: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScscFpLLhUUj8krQOAJeClW0qVZyYgLU3WsIcE10YgU3pZ-fg/viewform
