It's National Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's Celebrate.
Click here for details on the October 14, 2023 Community Celebration.
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As part of our ongoing commitment to be more environmentally friendly and to ensure stakeholders have quick and easy access to critical information, the District of Middletown Public Schools (MPS) no longer distributes paper flyers. Digital flyer distribution will be the only method of flyer distribution from the District.
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MPS Celebrations
Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 to October 15, 2023
October is Principal Appreciation Month
Learn more about our incredible school principals by clicking the link below.
Fundraisers for MPS Organizations
Support the Middletown High School Performing Arts Mattress Fundraiser
Saturday, November 4, 2023
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Middletown High School
Come support the Middletown High School Performing Arts through its Mattress Fundraiser! There will be over 25 beds on display for customers to try. The beds are new, brand name, made to order, available in all sizes, and cost less than retail stores. In addition to beds, there will also be luxury pillows, sheets, and even adjustable power bases!
Upcoming Events in the Community
Also, check out the City of Middletown's Community Events calendar: https://www.middletownct.gov/1036/Community-Events-Calendar
Kids Night at the Van Vleck Observatory
September 29, 2023
November 3, 2023
December 1, 2023
Join us for kid-friendly space-related activities led by Wesleyan students, including stargazing with the campus telescopes when it's clear. Aimed at elementary school ages and their parents, but open to all.
Free College Readiness Workshop
Thursday, October 5, 2023
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main St, Middletown, CT
A free College Readiness Workshop presented by Middletown High School's Aspiring Young Leaders program and MeshEd.
Community Campus Day at Wesleyan
Saturday, October 7, 2023
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
This is a free program and all CT residents in grades 7-12 are welcome to sign up.
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Saturday, October 14, 2023
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Maximum Eclipse at 1:30 PM
Come hang out on Foss Hill (on Wesleyan's Campus), talk with astronomers, and view the solar eclipse.
Ongoing Programs hosted by MPS for the Community
Family Resource Centers
Middletown Public Schools has family resource centers located at:
Farm Hill Elementary (390 Ridge Road)
Macdonough Elementary (66 Spring Street)
Programming is offered for Middletown families with children ages birth to 5 years old. Please visit the FRC's webpage to learn more about these centers: https://www.middletownschools.org/page/frc
The FRCs' September 2023 Programming Calendar is now available: September 2023: Programming Calendar for Middletown FRCs
Ongoing Programs in the Community
Circle of Security: Free 10-Week Online Parenting Program for Fathers
We know how valuable fathers are in a children's lives. This group is intended for all fathers, father figures and male caregivers.
Mondays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
September 11 to November 13, 2023
To register, contact Kimberly Brathwaite at 860-358-6958 or kimberly.brathwaite@midhosp.org
Space Night at the Van Vleck Observatory
Every Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join us to learn about what's up in the night sky. Each Space Night starts with a half-hour interactive presentation by a member of our department (astronomy majors, graduate students, or faculty) on a topic of space news or recent discoveries in astronomy, followed by observing through the telescopes when it's clear. Aimed at high school level and above, but all visitors are welcome.
Circle of Security: Free 10-Week Online Parenting Program for Foster & Adoptive Families
If you’re looking for a group to help support the transitions expected during the foster care or adoption journey, this group could help you.
Thursdays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
September 14 to November 16, 2023
To register, contact Kimberly Brathwaite at 860-358-6958 or kimberly.brathwaite@midhosp.org
The Overcomer Training Center (O.T.C.)
Great opportunity to get stronger, faster, and MORE FIT! Visit OTC's website here or view flyer below.
Everyone Outside
Everyone Outside is a local non-profit organization offering earth and environment-focused after-school and weekend enrichment programs for children ages 0-15.
Check out their fall 2023 programs!