Upcoming Events
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Today
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM HS Campus Virtual Information Session
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM BOE - Business Meeting
Who We Are
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New London Public Schools (NLPS) is set to become Connecticut’s first and only all-magnet school district. A racially, culturally, and socio-economically diverse community that serves students from over 40 Southeastern Connecticut towns.
The district currently serves more than 3,300 students in grades PreK-12 and consists of six (6) district campuses; four K-5 elementary schools, one middle school, and one 9-12 high school consisting of three magnet pathways (STEM, International Baccalaureate, and Visual & Performing Arts). Click here to learn more about New London Public Schools.
Latest News
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Joint BOE & Superintendent Statement 1-14-21
On June 11, 2020, the New London Board of Education and by extension the residents of New London were racially attacked during a Zoom meeting. As appalling on many levels as this may be, this was only done virtually and by cowards. Cowards who shouted racial slurs as they sat safely hidden behind their screens and ran away from the screen just as quickly as they appeared. Please click on the header above to continue reading
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Communication from Superintendent Ritchie
All staff and students will participate fully in teaching and learning through Distance Learning (virtual) programming until February 1, 2021 when the district aims to resume its Hybrid Model
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Superintendent Ritchie's Communication 1-5-2021
Welcome back and happy, happy New Year to all! I hope everyone had some very (safe) and special times with loved ones as well as time to rest and recharge. It is wonderful to be at the start of a NEW Year! Please click on the header to read more.
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Superintendent Ritchie's Communication 12-15-20
December 15, 2020 Dear New London Public Schools Community, In accordance with our current instructional model schedule, tomorrow, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 is a full workday for all staff and a full instructional day for all students. Due to the incoming snowstorm, the district will be closed for a SNOW DAY on Thursday, December 17th. Out of extra precaution, all staff and students will participate in virtual teaching and learning on Friday, December 18th. Please click on the header above to continue reading.
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District Equity Leadership Team
NLPS remains committed to equity and building capacity among all. This school year we plan to accomplish a variety of measurable and attainable goals, which are outlined in all four areas of our District Improvement Plan. Click on the header above to learn more.
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Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Training
Please join New London Public Schools virtually on December 9th at 5:30pm for a mental health and a suicide prevention training with Ann Daigle from Brian's Healing Heart. Click on the header to learn more about this event.
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Student Of The Month - November
Please see the following powerpoint of the students that were honored during the month of November. Please click on the header above to learn more about our students of the month.
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NLHSMMC Art Show
We are so proud of our school community and the incredible talent and effort being shown. Below is a book we hope you will share and enjoy with your loved ones. Please click on the header above to learn more about this art show.
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Parent Book Study
Starting November 24,2020 the District Equity Leadership Team (D.E.L.T.) will be holding a virtual Parent Book Study around the Courageous Conversations book once a month from 5:30-7:00pm over zoom. Please click on the header above to learn more.
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Superintendent Ritchie's Communication November 13, 2020
NLPS will be open to in-person student learning again, in the Hybrid Model, starting on Monday November 16th in the following locations: Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School Harbor Elementary School Jennings International Elementary Magnet School Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School New London High School Multi-Magnet Campus New London Adult Education Bennie Dover Jackson Multi-Magnet Middle School will not be able to have in-person student learning from Monday, November 16th through Friday, November 20th. All middle school students will continue participating in full-time Distance Learning. Please click on the header above to read more regarding this weeks communication.
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Schools Closed November 9th-13th
Although COVID-19 contact tracing efforts continued throughout the weekend, regarding our recent positive cases identified Thursday night, more time is needed to ensure that we have a confident picture of all close contacts between students involved. Therefore, we are unable to open the district to any in-person student learning this week. NLPS will be closed to all in-person student learning the week of November 9th through 13th. Please click on the header above to read more regarding this weeks school closure.
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Sad News
It is with the deepest regret and sadness that I inform you about the loss of a long-standing administrator of New London Public Schools. We were notified this morning that Mr. Roland Dunham, Assistant Principal of the Bennie Dover Jackson Multi-Magnet School Campus has passed away. Please click on the header above to read more about this notification.
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Schools Closed
Late this afternoon and evening, we have been made aware of additional COVID-positive cases. Based on the number of schools recently affected by COVID positive students and staff, and the associated contact tracing efforts happening now, New London Public Schools has decided to close all schools to in-person instruction tomorrow, Friday November 6th.
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Anonymous Alerts
New London Public Schools has determined that it is important to introduce a new communications tool called Anonymous Alerts®. Anonymous Alerts® allows students or parents to quickly, easily, and anonymously report urgent information to school officials across all of our school campuses. Please click on the header above to learn more about Anonymous Alerts
Our District
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Attendance
New London Public Schools prioritizes attendance as research shows attendance in school is a major contributor to academic success. Click on the header above to read more.
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Our Three Pathways
New London Public Schools consists of three magnet pathways. Please click on the following header to learn about our three Magnet Pathways.
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D.E.L.T
Our District Equity Leadership Team (D.E.L.T) remains committed to equity and building capacity among all. This school year we plan to accomplish a variety of measurable and attainable goals, which are outlined in all four areas of our District Improvement Plan. Click on the header above to learn more about our District Equity Plan.
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Community Resources
Here you can find a list of various resources. Please click on the following header to learn more.
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Bilingual & ESOL
The mission of the Bilingual & ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) Program is to ensure the academic success of all English Learners (ELs). Please click on the header above to learn more.
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Special Education
New London Public Schools is committed to providing a free and appropriate public education for all students with disabilities. Please click on the header above to read more.
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Social Emotional Supports
NLPS embraces the development of social and emotional learning for all students to provide a foundation for safe and positive learning and to enhance each student’s ability to succeed in school, career, and life. Click on the header above to learn more.
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Child Nutrition Program
The New London Food Service Department is committed to providing a variety of appealing and nutritious meals at no cost to our students through the Community Eligible Provision (CEP). Click on the header above to learn more.
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1st All-Magnet District in Connecticut
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Brigaid
Unique Chefs Program
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3 Magnet Pathways
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Over 90 Community Partners
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Students from over 40 towns and over 25 sending districts
