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North Haven Middle School & High School Lockdown Lifted

**UPDATE: The lockdown has been lifted. As a precaution, outside activities at ALL North Haven Schools has been canceled for the remainder of the day. North Haven Middle School and High School were in lockdown as a precautionary measure due to a burglary and police pursuit in the area. All of the students are safe. [...]

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North Haven News: Episode 101 – April 26, 2013

In this episode of North Haven News: Highlights from the 3rd annual Ridge Road Parents vs. Teachers basketball game played at the North Haven High School gym on April 26, 2013.

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North Haven Students Participate in Quinnipiac Unversity’s ‘Kaleidoscope of Creativity’ Art Exhibit

Too often in schools today, the arts are overshadowed by efforts to raise achievement in mathematics, science and English language arts. The School of Education at Quinnipiac University set out to change that on April 23, by hosting theopening of its second annual ‘Kaleidoscope of Creativity’ art exhibit on the university’s North Haven Campus. Students from local school districts donated artwork to [...]

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Mike Freda Education Budget

1st Selectman Addresses Recent Concerns and Confusion About the BOE Budget

At the April 17th Board of Finance meeting, First Selectman Mike Freda took a few minutes to address the Board and the members of the audience about some concerns and confusion that had arisen regarding the Board of Education’s budget. He explained how the budget went from its original 3.5% increase to its current 2.73% [...]

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Kevin Basmadjian

Kevin Basmadjian Named Dean of the School of Education at Quinnipiac University

Kevin Basmadjian, of North Haven, has been promoted to dean of the School of Education at Quinnipiac University. “Since joining Quinnipiac in June 2004, Kevin has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to student learning, faculty development and university governance,” said Quinnipiac President John L. Lahey. “He has played an integral role in the learning paradigm transformation, and has collaborated [...]

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Multifaith Community Service Group Donates Artwork to New Sandy Hook Elementary School

The Multifaith Community Service Group at Quinnipiac University recently donated a painting to the students and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary School, where 20 students and six staff members were shot and killed on Dec. 14, 2012.  The group worked to create a painting that could be hung at Chalk Hill Middle School in Monroe, where Sandy [...]

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Daddio Appointed Manager of Corporate and Organizational Partnerships for Online Programs at QU Online

Susan Daddio, of North Haven, has been appointed manager of corporate and organizational partnerships for online programs at Quinnipiac University Online. In her new position, Daddio will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that target lead generation and create growth in corporate, non-profit and military organizations for partnerships with programs offered through Quinnipiac University Online. “It’s exciting [...]

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North Haven Soccer Club Scholarship

North Haven Soccer Club College Scholarship

The North Haven Soccer Club is giving $500 college scholarships to two current or former members of the NHSC who are heading off to college. Guidelines for the application process are as follows: Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior who will be attending their first year of college in the fall of 2013. Applicant may not be [...]

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