Hamden High Participates in an Engineering Competition
As weights were added piece by piece, Freshta Qasimi watched nervously. She had confidence in her design, as the senior had tested it rigorously with her group for the past […]
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On Track to Success: What To Know
During the week of Mar. 23, the administration plastered posters across the school telling students to attend class and earn grades above a B. The posters are part of a […]
Hamden High School Walks Out
As hundreds of Hamden High students walked out after third period on Friday, Mar. 27, Terri White said he felt he had no choice but to join. “I wanted to […]
Trader Joe’s Opens in Hamden
Trader Joe’s, a novelty grocery store, opened at 46 Skiff Street on Feb. 5. The store is the fifth grocery store in that area, and is located in the former […]
Hamden Indoor Track Team Finishes Second at SCC Western Sectional
At the Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) Western Sectional meet on Jan. 28, the Hamden High indoor track team finished with the boys earning 113 points and the girls earning 85 […]
Hamden Students Risk Safety Due to Snowy Obstacles
“I almost died.” That was how one Hamden High School student described crossing a five-foot-tall wall of snow that blocked access to the crosswalk, for nearly four days, near the […]
Hamden Students Engage with Legislators at a Breakfast Event
Julian Quintero-Perez showed up to the League of Women Voters’ Breakfast With the Legislators with a list of questions— and for the first time, a state lawmaker to answer them. […]
The Return of the Plastic Bags
Students at Hamden High School will now need to put all metal items into a bag or bin and walk through the metal detectors with their bags when they arrive […]
Dance Team Wins Awards in Kick and Pom at First Competition
On Jan. 4, Hamden High School’s dance team participated in their first competition of the season, in Philadelphia, winning second in Pom and first in Kick. Pom routines emphasize sharp, […]
PBIS Lottery System: Enhancing Equity in Student Participation
Recently, the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) method of selecting students changed from a first-come, first-served method to a lottery system. Dr. Bower-Phipps, a member of the PBIS committee, […]
The Dial 