Classes for the West Haven Public Schools 2025-2026 school year will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 27, for all students. School officials noted the first day will be a full-scheduled, with no half-day planned. Breakfast and lunch will be served.
All students are eligible to receive free meals as part of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
As posted in today’s Voice, the full bus schedule will be in operation. Those with questions should get on line at www.whschools.org. A Winkle Bus Co. representative is ready to assist parents and guardians as well. Call (203) 934-2943 with any questions regarding bus routes.
Guidelines for bus service based on School Board Policy #3541 may be found on the same website, www.whschools.org.
All students new to the West Haven School District should be formally registered at their incoming school. Call 203-937-4300 for information as to school assignments by home address. The district’s residency policy requires that all students, without exception, produce bona fide proof that they live in West Haven. As evidence of residency, the parent or legal guardian of each student must provide the school building administrator with the following most recent documents: Mortgage statement or lease provision, with landlord name and phone number; and a current utility bill (phone, cell, cable, UI, gas, water).
Parents must accompany all new registrants who are under eighteen years of age. They are also required to present educational and health records obtained from the school that was previously attended.
School Schedules: On opening day Aug. 27,: Haley, Mackrille, Pagels, Savin Rock, and Washington will admit students at 8:55 a.m. (classes start at 9:10 a.m.) and dismiss at 3:25 p.m. Forest Elementary School will admit students at 8:25 a.m. (classes start at 8:40 a.m.) and dismiss at 2:55 p.m.
Carrigan Intermediate School will admit incoming fifth and sixth grade students at 8:15 a.m. and dismiss at 2:40 p.m.
Harry M. Bailey Middle School will admit incoming seventh and eighth grade students at 7:40 a.m. and dismiss at 2:15 p.m. West Haven High School students are to report at 7:25 a.m. and will be dismissed at 1:45 p.m.
For any other questions or concerns, log into www.whschools.org for all school updates.