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🎭 Nathan Hale Youth Theatre brought The Lion King KIDS to life with two sold-out performances, along with special shows for Nathan Hale students! We are so proud of the cast and crew for their dedication in making this season unforgettable.

📸: Beth Miller & Amy Buick

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Board of Education President Dr. Steven O’Donnell recognized the BOE student representatives for their commitment and dedication to bringing student voice to Board meetings. Their participation helps ensure student perspectives are heard and valued in district decision-making. 📣

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🍎✨ Congratulations to Laura Banas of Israel Putnam Elementary School on being named the 2027 Meriden Public Schools Teacher of the Year! We are proud to celebrate her dedication to students and wish her the best as she represents MPS at the state level. 👏🎉

📸 Chris Zajac

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🎹🎶 Music is coming to life in Mr. Horton’s music class! Second graders recently had their first lesson on the new piano keyboards and did an amazing job. We can't wait to see their musical skills continue to grow!

📸 Photo Credit: Don Horton

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It is with great pride that Benjamin Franklin Elementary announces Tamara DePonte as Teacher of the Year! 🎉 For the past 26 years, Mrs. DePonte has been a cornerstone of the MPS community. Congratulations, on this well-deserved recognition! #herestudentssucceed

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Superintendent Mark D. Benigni congratulates Nathan Hale Elementary School on being named a National Blue Ribbon School, calling it an “amazing accomplishment” for the school, district, and City of Meriden. He praised students, staff, and families for their hard work.

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🎓✨ Graduation is almost here! Maloney and Platt High Schools will celebrate the Class of 2026 on June 16 at 6:00 PM. Families and guests are encouraged to save the date and continue checking ParentSquare for important updates.

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🎷 Join us for the Meriden Public Schools Jazz Festival 2026! The event will take place on June 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Maloney High School Theater.

Visit the website for more details!
https://t.co/k3eOlzzaaK

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🇺🇸📚 Students in Nicole Kiernan’s kindergarten class at Thomas Hooker School are learning about U.S. presidents during their CKLA lessons! These young learners are building knowledge about history and leadership while staying engaged in the classroom.

📸 Photo Credit: Gail Kelly

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🏆 Meriden Public Schools is incredibly proud to celebrate Nathan Hale Elementary School for being recognized as a 2026 Connecticut Blue Ribbon School!

This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and heart of Nathan Hale’s students, staff, and entire school community.

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🎉🚗 Congratulations to Jo Harnois, Cafeteria Worker at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, and winner of the 2026 Car Raffle!

We are so excited for you and grateful for all you do each day for our students and school community. Congratulations again on this exciting win! 👏✨

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🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day Weekend! We honor and remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Please note that Meriden Public Schools will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

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🎓 Lincoln Middle School proudly celebrates its 18th year of inductees into the National Junior Honor Society! We are so proud of these students for their hard work, leadership, and commitment to academic excellence. Congratulations to all new inductees! 🌟

📸 Ed Tartaglia

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🏆 Congratulations to all recognized at yesterday’s Board of Education meeting!

The Board honored Model Citizens from Israel Putnam Elementary School, You Care, We Care Award recipients, and Community Support Award recipients Dr. Ginger Jewell and the Meriden Historical Society.

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🎨✨ We hope you’ll join us this Wednesday for Arts in the Park!

Due to expected weather conditions, this year’s event has been moved indoors to Maloney High School. Come celebrate the arts in our schools! 🎶🖌️

For more information on the event, visit: https://t.co/MmKca0wulI

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🌟 Congratulations to Lincoln Middle School’s Students of the Month! This month, students were recognized for demonstrating an optimistic outlook and bringing positivity to those around them. Keep up the great work! 💙

📸 Meghan Grey

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Please join us in congratulating Stephanie Tramontanis, John Barry Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year! 🎉 For the past 7️⃣ years, Stephanie has dedicated herself to teaching kindergarten at John Barry. Congratulations on this well deserved recognition! #herestudentssucceed

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🎓✨ The Class of 2026 is going places! From campuses close to home to universities across the country, MPS students are taking the next step toward bright futures.

We are proud to celebrate the colleges and universities our students have applied to and their journeys ahead! 💙

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🎉 Meriden Public Schools has been ranked #11 in the Top 30 School Districts in the Northern U.S. by Money Inc! This recognition reflects the dedication of our students, staff, and school communities and their ongoing commitment to excellence in education! #herestudentssucceed

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🎊 Congratulations to Thomas Hooker Elementary and Edison Middle for being recognized among Connecticut’s Top 100 Schools by U.S. News & World Report!

We are proud of our students, staff, and school communities for this achievement and continued commitment to excellence. 🌟📖