![welcome back message from west principal jan murphy 2024-25](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_70a449c0-6f75-4d63-ac2a-425377bfe0b5.png)
August 21, 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We hope you enjoyed a relaxing summer despite the heat, and that you’re ready for another exciting year here at ...
![NCPS Ranks Top 50 School Districts in America, According to Niche](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_7859c14a-07ab-437e-8796-adfab8199605.jpg)
April 12, 2024
NEW CANAAN, CT - New Canaan Public Schools has been ranked No. 48 in Niche.com's 2024 list of Top 50 School Districts in America. NCPS maintained its ranking in the Top 1% out of...
![west school snack drive. April 1-30th 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_261ff8bd-abad-4b2b-a460-abd2b631ae83.png)
April 3, 2024
West School is currently hosting a Snack Drive from April 1-30th to benefit the Horizons at CT State Norwalk a tuition-free academic and enrichment program serving under-resource...
![west school summer resources 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_ac4f2995-aaaf-4c1b-a24e-643eff7eec78.png)
April 1, 2024
Please click here to view this year's summer resource list . This district also offers several Summer Enrichment Camps that are full of learning and fun for your child. We hope...
![Join Us April 4th! Social Media and Your Kids](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3d6477fc-60e2-450b-ae36-4c53a59907a3.png)
March 1, 2024
Parents! Learn how social media is designed to be addictive and gain parenting tools to limit its negative impact on your children.
This program is intended for all community ...
![Join us March 23rd for the NC Color Drop!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_fbd580da-6b5b-45f5-8e79-66bd7e2a3edd.png)
February 15, 2024
It's back! Join us on March 23rd, 10am at Waveny Park for the NC Color Drop !
The NC Color Drop is an annual event that helps fundraise college scholarship money for gradua...
![West Variety Show! February 15th @ 6pm](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_1dbe2a0c-8ac5-4873-8463-bed7bd013b5f.png)
February 14, 2024
Come one, come all! Join us Thursday, February 15th at the Saxe Auditorium to view our annual West School Variety Show! Performances will start at 6pm and will include a wid...
![Feb 14th! West PTC + New Canaan Cares Presents "Grow the Love of Literacy in Your Child"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_d4dcd945-a2d8-4f6c-8662-acff05507238.png)
February 7, 2024
Update 2/12: Due to expected snowy weather, the event has been moved to Wednesday, February 14th at 9:30am.
Calling all #WestSchoolCT Parents! Join us on F...
![West School Food Drive! Feb 2nd - 29th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_bd23b7f2-7cf9-4caa-a91b-0be027e9c57b.jpg)
February 6, 2024
This month, Feb 2nd - 29th, West School will be hosting a Food Drive to benefit the New Canaan Food Pantry. We are currently looking for non-perishable items, including: Co...
![December 8th is PJ Day for the Kids. Scan the QR code or visit https://bit.ly./west-pj-day-2023 to donate today](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_014eb02e-a919-4560-99d2-8b1039c75f3f.png)
December 4, 2023
Join us on Friday, December 8th for PJ Day for the Kids as students across our district wear their pajamas to support children battling cancer!
Each of our schools (elementary ...
![Now Open! 2024 Kindergarten Pre-Registration](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_766fac3f-b8ad-4a8f-8cf5-ff14ab29c355.png)
November 27, 2023
Pre-registration has officially begun for Kindergarten 2024! Please click here or on the image below to begin the Kindergarten Pre-Registration Process.
Guidelines to Pre-R...
![The History of Our NCPS Veterans](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_fe83866a-d585-4642-ada2-1966215aa66d.png)
November 10, 2023
NEW CANAAN, CT - In observance of Veteran's Day, New Canaan Public Schools would like to recognize and pay tribute to the dedicated veterans who have served in our armed forces an...
![Book Character Pumpkin Museum](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_4d8ebddd-19e6-4be2-8fec-5b8a70c728f2.jpg)
November 2, 2023
On October 16th, our West School students illuminated the halls with the second annual Book Character Pumpkin Museum! The pumpkin museum will be on display from October 16th to Oc...
![Join us on 11/2! Emotion Regulation for Well-Being and Success, feat. Dr. Marc Brackett](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_b49c9cde-e564-4612-b613-902f7639b076.png)
October 12, 2023
Back by popular demand, Dr. Marc Brackett, Ph.D., Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of "Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help...
![Now Hiring Substitute Teachers! 2023-24 School Year](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f4e00beb-6ff1-4800-b304-18cf4ff38ba9.png)
August 9, 2023
Interested in becoming a substitute teacher?
Join our NCPS team and earn up to $150 per day! Click here for more information on how to apply today !
June 7, 2023
This month, West Elementary school partnered with the New Canaan Food Pantry to raise awareness for local food donations with the creation of celebratory “birthday bags”.. These “...
!["Building Resilience through Problem-Solving" w/ Dr. Susan Bliss](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_31b4793d-c029-42a9-996f-723d41cfc1d5.png)
March 15, 2023
On March 14th, our West School PTC welcomed Dr. Susan Bliss to discuss how we parents can support their children in "Building Resilience through Problem-Solving." The presentation...
![Prioritizing Mental Health Care with The NCUA Program](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_97e4ffdf-f9ae-4596-9ee3-e86f1e243c1b.png)
February 27, 2023
Are you or someone you know struggling with mental health issues like anxiety or depression? Mental health is at the foundation of our emotional and physical well-being, and as we...
![Sharing the Valentine's Day Love with Staying Put in New Canaan](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_72edccac-568f-4612-94e5-a42aa068d714.jpeg)
February 15, 2023
On February 14th, West Kids Care students program dropped off dozens of handmade Valentines to Staying Put in New Canaan , an organization that provides at-home support and com...
![Connecticut River Museum Visits West Grade 2 Classes](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_new_canaan_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_6fb45cf7-4ba7-493e-aa01-752972f469ed.png)
January 24, 2023
On January 19th, the 2nd-grade students of West School were visited by the Connecticut River Museum to participate in an "in-school" field trip to learn more about the history of ...