HSD Equity and Inclusion Updates

If you have an equity question, please reach out to your Building Equity Leader(s) for guidance!

DBS: Jordan Ela

OQS: Julia Anderson & Kari Amick

WRS: Kathleen Grady & Amy DeMatteo

HMMS: Patrick Lincoln & Carley Malloy (Virtually)

HHS: Becky Whitney, Mary Bouchard, & Steve Gagliardone

HACTC: Timmy MacDonnell

TWS: Megan Geiselhart

The HMMS BIPOC Affinity Group raised money to go to the Trampoline Park followed by lunch. What a great opportunity for community and fun!

Anthony Fosu, a recent Dartmouth Graduate and Admissions Officer, visited the Hartford High School BIPOC Affinity Group on Friday, 4/25. He shared about his experience at Dartmouth, the application process, along with tips, tricks, and resources that may be helpful for the BIPOC community.

Often, Asian Americans get lumped into one big group. There are 48 different countries and three other territories in Asia. And although there are some overlapping characteristics, there is a huge variety of languages, foods, customs, and traditions that are unique to each group of people who identify as Asian.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month!

May 1: Beltane (Wicca)

May 5: Cinco de Mayo (Mexico)

May 5: Kodomo No Hi (Japan)

May 12: Wesak (Buddhist)

May 16: Lag BaOmer (Jewish)

May 26: Yom Yerushalayim (Israel)

May 29: Ascension (Christian)

May 31: Dragon Boat Festival (China, Hong Kong)

In your school's weekly newsletter, we provide a quick blurb, article, video, or story to help you better understand the HSD Anti-Racism and Gender Inclusivity Policies. Here is a link where you can access all the past Curiosity Corner information!