Week 1 - WHS
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Picture Day is Coming – Worthington Hooker School 3-8! 📸
Get ready to smile! Picture Day for Grades 3–8 takes place on Tuesday, September 29th.
How to Prepay Online:
Visit Shop.Donner-Photo.com and log into or create your customer portal.
Go to School > Prepay and click Launch Prepay Now.
Enter Tag Number: 56479
Enter your child’s name, select your background, and choose your photo package!
📌 Note: Online prepay is available only until 8:00 AM on photo day. Money envelopes will also be sent home soon if you prefer to pay with cash or check!
Picture Day is Coming – Worthington Hooker School K-2! 📸
Mark your calendars! Picture Day for Grades K–2 is coming up on Tuesday, September 29th.
How to Prepay Online:
Visit Shop.Donner-Photo.com and log into or create your customer portal.
Go to School > Prepay and click Launch Prepay Now.
Enter Tag Number: 56478
Enter your child’s name, select your background, and choose your photo package!
📌 Note: Online prepay is available only until 8:00 AM on photo day. Money envelopes will also be sent home soon if you prefer to pay with cash or check!
New Haven Athletics Fall Sports
Join us Friday, September 18th at East Rock Park!
Dear Families,
Due to potential inclement weather in tomorrow's forecast, the PTA Ice Cream Social scheduled for September 3rd will be rescheduled.
Ice cream will now be served at our PTA Welcome Back Family Picnic on Friday, September 18th.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing everyone on the 18th!
Good Evening, Worthington Hooker Families!
What a wonderful first day of school! Thank you for helping us make the start of the 2026–2027 school year such a positive one.
Our students did an incredible job today! They came to school ready to learn, worked hard to follow our PRIDE school-wide expectations, and demonstrated the kindness, respect, and responsibility that make Worthington Hooker such a special community. We are so proud of the way they stepped into this new school year and look forward to all that they will accomplish together.
We also want to extend our sincere appreciation for your patience and understanding during dismissal today. Our priority is to ensure that every student is dismissed safely and accounted for. Thank you for your flexibility as we worked through today’s dismissal; we will continue to make adjustments to help the process become as smooth and efficient as possible. We also anticipate that the completion of the construction on Whitney Avenue will help ease traffic and improve the flow of dismissal in the coming weeks.
As we look ahead, we hope you’ll join us for our PTA-sponsored Ice Cream Social this Thursday, Sept. 3rd from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at each school location! This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet other Worthington Hooker families, and celebrate the start of a new school year together. We hope to see you there!
Thank you for partnering with us and for trusting us with your children. We are excited to do it all again tomorrow!
Warmly,
Mrs. Campo & Mrs. Thomas
Dear Worthington Hooker Families,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! On behalf of the entire staff, I am thrilled to welcome our returning families back and extend a warm greeting to those joining our school community for the first time. There is a special energy that comes with a fresh school year, and we cannot wait to see our halls filled once again with student laughter, curiosity, and joy.
Building on the incredible foundation of past achievements, our commitment remains stronger than ever: to provide an exceptional educational environment where every student excels academically, grows socially and emotionally, and feels entirely safe and supported.
Our Core Priorities for the Year
Safety First: Ensuring a secure environment is the absolute foundation for learning. We maintain rigorous safety protocols every day so that our school remains a safe haven for all children.
Academic Excellence: We continue to elevate our instructional standards, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning in every classroom.
Social-Emotional Growth: Nurturing the whole child is at the heart of what we do. We prioritize building strong relationships, resilience, and empathy to help our students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Important: Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
To ensure a smooth and safe transition during the busiest times of day, please review the attached Opening of School Arrival and Dismissal Document prior to the first day of school.
Arrival: Please adhere strictly to designated drop-off zones and times to keep traffic moving safely.
Dismissal: Ensure your child's teacher is aware of their regular dismissal routine, and bring proper identification when picking up students. Please complete this Google Form in regards to your child's dismissal plan.
Patience & Caution: Traffic around the school grounds will be heavy during the first week. Please drive slowly and keep an eye out for our walking students and families.
Thank you for your continued partnership, dedication, and trust. Together, we are going to make this school year our best one yet!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Campo & Mrs. Thomas
As one school year ends and another begins, we're saying goodbye to some familiar faces and hello to new ones! Please join us in wishing our departing staff well, and in giving a warm WHS welcome to our newest team members!
Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's New Families Orientation. It was wonderful meeting all of you and feeling the energy for the upcoming school year. Attached are the slides from the presentation. We are so excited to welcome your children on the first day of school, Monday, August 31st!
Orientation Slides
Kindergarten Orientation Slides
Grades 1-8 Orientation Slides
We can't wait to see you soon!
Worthington Hooker PTA Information!
Please see the linked letter and attachments for all the latest and greatest from our PTA!
Family Directory Flyer
Room Parent Flyer
The Worthington Hooker School After School Program registration is LIVE!
Dear Families,
We are excited to share that the registration portal for the Worthington Hooker After School Program is now open!
To get started, please click here to view the informational flyer and access the portal. You will need to create an account to begin registration.
*Important Update on NHPS After School Initiative:
Please note that Worthington Hooker School will not be a host site for the New Haven Public Schools After School Initiative. To learn more about that city-wide program and its alternative sites, please visit www.newhavenct.gov/afterschool.
If you have any questions regarding the Worthington Hooker After School Program, please feel free to reach out to Faith Mann at faith.mann@new-haven.k12.ct.us.
Happy registering!
Welcome Back, Worthington Hooker Students and Families!
Please view our Back to School Letter from your leadership team, Mrs. Campo and Mrs. Thomas.
Official mailings with individual student class assignments are being sent via USPS this week. Moving forward, please check this platform and PowerSchool for the most up-to-date information.
Keep an eye out for additional details in the coming days. We can’t wait to see everyone soon!
Worthington Hooker School is hiring! If you know of anyone interested in the following positions, please reach out to the Whitney Main Office at 475-220-7200.
- Part Time Non-Certified Paraeducator - 19.5 hours per week
- Part Time Certified Literacy Tutor - 19.5 hours per week
- Full or Part Time Building Substitute
We hope you're enjoying the first couple days of summer! Please see the attached list for an overview of what school supplies each grade should be prepared to bring with them next school year.
Please note: Class assignments and teacher welcome letters will be distributed in mid-August.
Please note: Class assignments and teacher welcome letters will be distributed in mid-August.
A Welcome Message from Principal Cara Campo
Students in grades 4 -8
As I reflect on the remarkable educators who have shaped our school community throughout my career, one person immediately comes to mind: Dr. Eden Stein.
Eden is, without question, one of the most dedicated continuous learners I have ever known. Even with her extensive knowledge, expertise, and experience, she approaches each day with curiosity, humility, and a desire to grow. Her commitment to learning serves as an example to all of us and reminds us that great educators never stop being students themselves.
What has always impressed me most about Eden is her unwavering loyalty and modesty. She never seeks recognition or attention. Instead, she quietly and consistently does what is best for students, colleagues, and our school community. Her actions speak far louder than words ever could, and her character stands as a pillar of excellence for all who have had the privilege of working alongside her.
There is little to no deviation in Dr. Stein’s classroom, regardless of the time of year or day. Whether it is the first week of school, the last day in June, the beginning of the morning, or the final moments before dismissal, it is abundantly clear that she is prepared, organized, and intentional. Students know what is expected of them because she has created an environment built on consistency, respect, and high expectations. Her classroom is a model of what effective teaching looks like.
Beyond her professionalism, Eden leads with compassion and care. She takes on responsibilities quietly, never looking for applause, simply ensuring that things get done and that students have the experiences they deserve. One example that perfectly captures who she is is her willingness to participate in Nature’s Classroom. While many of us appreciate the experience from a distance, Eden willingly sleeps above a bunk bed at Natures Classroom and embraces every challenge to ensure our students have a memorable, meaningful experience—one they will carry with them long after they leave our school.
Eden’s impact extends far beyond the walls of her classroom. Through her dedication, kindness, reliability, and unwavering commitment to children, she has touched countless lives. She represents the very best of our profession, and our school is stronger because of her presence.
Dr. Stein, thank you for your service, your leadership, your example, and your heart. The legacy you leave behind is not simply measured by years of teaching, but by the countless students, colleagues, and families whose lives are better because of you.
Mrs. Gethings
Eden is, without question, one of the most dedicated continuous learners I have ever known. Even with her extensive knowledge, expertise, and experience, she approaches each day with curiosity, humility, and a desire to grow. Her commitment to learning serves as an example to all of us and reminds us that great educators never stop being students themselves.
What has always impressed me most about Eden is her unwavering loyalty and modesty. She never seeks recognition or attention. Instead, she quietly and consistently does what is best for students, colleagues, and our school community. Her actions speak far louder than words ever could, and her character stands as a pillar of excellence for all who have had the privilege of working alongside her.
There is little to no deviation in Dr. Stein’s classroom, regardless of the time of year or day. Whether it is the first week of school, the last day in June, the beginning of the morning, or the final moments before dismissal, it is abundantly clear that she is prepared, organized, and intentional. Students know what is expected of them because she has created an environment built on consistency, respect, and high expectations. Her classroom is a model of what effective teaching looks like.
Beyond her professionalism, Eden leads with compassion and care. She takes on responsibilities quietly, never looking for applause, simply ensuring that things get done and that students have the experiences they deserve. One example that perfectly captures who she is is her willingness to participate in Nature’s Classroom. While many of us appreciate the experience from a distance, Eden willingly sleeps above a bunk bed at Natures Classroom and embraces every challenge to ensure our students have a memorable, meaningful experience—one they will carry with them long after they leave our school.
Eden’s impact extends far beyond the walls of her classroom. Through her dedication, kindness, reliability, and unwavering commitment to children, she has touched countless lives. She represents the very best of our profession, and our school is stronger because of her presence.
Dr. Stein, thank you for your service, your leadership, your example, and your heart. The legacy you leave behind is not simply measured by years of teaching, but by the countless students, colleagues, and families whose lives are better because of you.
Mrs. Gethings
On Tuesday, our 8th graders traded yearbook signatures and enjoyed pizza slices outside - the perfect picnic send-off for a wonderful class before they move on to high school!
