On May 10, 2019, our blue and gold level students visited our annual Arts Fest. Over the last several weeks, students have worked on various art projects that were submitted to our region wide arts festival. Several of our students won prizes for their work, and were given ribbons for 1st place, 2nd place, and participation. On the day of the Arts Fest, our students enjoyed viewing the projects of other students from the other schools in our region. Our students also enjoyed viewing the talent show where several students from other schools sang, danced, and did gymnastics routines. [...]

Tom DiLella, Certified Special Education Teacher I was drawn to this field because I had a hard time understanding life and what was necessary to have success when I was young. When students struggle with their behavior or emotions, it is something I feel I can understand and relate to very closely. I believe that I can use my experience to shed light on what can be a very confusing, frustrating, and misunderstood path. I am a teacher for 10 special education students who have had difficulties with their emotions [...]

Our High Road Hartford Primary Student of the Month for March is Emanuel! Emanuel is a 6th grade student in Mr. Dilella’s class. Emanuel has been a part of our program for the last two school years. Emanuel gets along with his classmates and staff members. Over the last several months, Emanuel has made much progress with both his behaviors and academics. Staff members have reported that Emanuel is a pleasure to have in class and he is always willing to help with tasks such as taking care of the pets in our pet center. When asked about why [...]

Our High Road Hartford Primary Staff of the Month for March is Ms. Carly Weber! Ms. Weber has worked as a teacher at our school since September 2017. Last school year, Ms. Weber taught our Middle School students, and this year she has been working as our Kindergarten through 3rd grade teacher. Other staff members have noted that Ms. Weber is very organized and her classroom is a very bright and positive setting for her students. Ms. Weber demonstrates a lot of structure in the classroom and her staff and students always know what is expected of them. Ms. [...]

On March 14, 2019, High Road Hartford Primary students participated in a Kidney Disease awareness day.  Students who chose to participate, donated money from their school store to help fund research for Kidney Disease. Students who participated also wore the color green to school. Visit our website to learn more about High Road School

This month, several of our students participated in Read Across America week, in celebration of the birthday of famed Author, Ted Geisel (also known as Dr. Seuss). Throughout the week students and staff got to wear fun items of clothing and participate in a special lunch on Friday. On Monday, students and staff who participated wore pajamas to school for pajama day. On Tuesday, Students and staff wore shirts with words on them. On Wednesday, several of the students and staff members participated in red day, or crazy hat day. Thursday was tacky day, students and staff wore mismatched [...]

Andy Correa, a 7th grade student has been selected to be High Road Hartford Primary’s student of the month for February, 2019! Andy is new to our program this year. Andy is a very hard worker who gets along well with all of his peers and staff members. Staff who work with Andy say that he is pleasant to have in class and is an excellent helper with tasks that have to get done around the classroom. Andy has had very few time outs this year and is very good about using positive coping and communicating skills when [...]

Christine Hartwich, Special Education Teacher I chose special education as I have family who has received special education services in their schooling and have seen the good and the bad. I wanted to be a positive role model for those who may not always have a voice. Christine has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education (Providence College) and a Master’s in Mathematics for Certified Teachers (Central Connecticut State University) On a typical workday, I welcome all students until the majority of my class is in when I will then [...]