Who We Are

Vision

United In Excellence

Mission Statement

To educate and graduate students who specialize in one of two themed Magnet pathways: STEM or Visual & Performing Arts, who are well versed in the academic knowledge and practical experiences necessary to exceed beyond high school; who are critical thinkers and innovators; who are courageous and self-reliant; and who challenge the status quo while enriching their community, country, and global society.

About Us

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, New London Public Schools serves southeastern Connecticut students in newly constructed campuses.

The district currently serves more than 2,800 students in grades PreK-12 and consists of five (5) district campuses; one preschool, two grades K-4 elementary schools, one grades 5-7 middle school campus and one grades 8-12 high school campus. The middle school and high school campuses offer the option of two magnet pathways: STEM and Visual & Performing Arts.

Ten years ago, with the opening of the Science and Technology Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut (STMHS), New London Public Schools began its transition to become the state’s first all-magnet school district.

The district follows comprehensive and detailed operations plans for each of its magnet school pathways/themes that ensure all aspects of school facility design (educational specifications), program and curriculum development, recruitment, hiring, and retention of highly-qualified staff, and the marketing and recruitment of students and families throughout the region meets the highest of expectations and standards. In addition, each magnet school operations plan is approved by the State Department of Education.

Unique to the design, development and implementation of New London’s magnet programs is a strong commitment to exceptional public-private partnerships with local colleges, universities, and various business organizations that include the following: Connecticut College, Mitchell College, the United States Coast Guard Academy, The Garde Arts Center, Electric Boat and many others.

These partnerships extend beyond the regular school day of our magnet-themed elementary and high schools as special projects and themed activities occur on weekends and well into the summer.