✈️ Taking Learning to New Heights at Bassick High School!
At the new Bassick High School, students in the Tango Flight program are gaining hands-on experience in aviation and engineering — building 12-foot aircrafts and earning certifications in key skills like sheet metal work, riveting, and drilling.
The program’s dedicated aviation space allows students to explore STEM careers through real-world application and mentorship from aviation professionals.
🗣 “This program showed me that I can do anything I set my mind to.”
🗣 “It’s incredible to see how much we’ve learned — we’re building something real.”
With support from Three Wing Aviation and industry mentors, students are developing the skills, confidence, and teamwork that will carry them far beyond the classroom.
“There’s a lot to gain and nothing to lose.”
Bridgeport Public Schools is committed to helping every student thrive—no matter their starting point. Through programs like MindPlay, we’re supporting real academic growth for our multilingual learners and students with special needs.
🎯 50%+ of our students are multilingual
📚 Personalized, inclusive literacy support
💬 Students are doubling progress and gaining confidence
This is what it looks like when equity meets impact.
📢 Bridgeport Public Schools has launched an all-new district website!
The redesigned site makes it easier for families, staff, and the community to stay connected with bus routes, calendars, menus, parent guides, and more—all in one place.
👉 Explore now:
Interim Superintendent Dr. Royce Avery and Mayor Joseph P. Ganim visited Waltersville School for a special read aloud with students.
Together, they read The Mary A. McBride-Lee Story: A Child’s View from the Foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge by Rev. Lee.
The book gave students a chance to learn about courage, hope, and history through the eyes of a child. It was a meaningful moment centered around reading, reflection, and helping our students connect with important stories from the Civil Rights Movement.
🎙️ Missed the Press Conference? Listen Now
Bridgeport leaders, elected officials, educators, and community members gathered at Fairchild Wheeler to highlight a proposed $35 million investment in Bridgeport Public Schools and the partnership behind it.
Mayor Joseph P. Ganim, Interim Superintendent Dr. Royce Avery, Chair of the State Delegation Christopher Rosario, City Council President Jeanette Herron, Board of Education Chair Jennifer Perez, and community leaders discussed how the funding would help protect classrooms, preserve essential positions, and continue supporting students and families across the district.
Listen now:
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4v24pVh
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/42pQDPZ
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The Voice of the District serves as an open dialogue platform to engage members of the Bridgeport Public Schools community. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Bridgeport Public Schools or the Board of Education. Our goal is to keep our community informed through thoughtful and transparent conversations.
Attendance matters at Bridgeport Public Schools. Every day in the classroom is an opportunity for students to learn, grow, and succeed. Let’s continue working together to make showing up a priority for our students and our future.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother figures in the Bridgeport Public Schools community.
Thank you for the love, strength, sacrifices, and support you give each and every day. Your guidance helps shape the future of our students both inside and outside of the classroom.
Today, we celebrate you and all that you do for our children, schools, and community. Wishing you a day filled with love, appreciation, and joy. 💐
#DidYouKnow Bridgeport Public Schools’ Central Office staffing is now at its lowest level in several years.
As the largest school district in Connecticut, serving nearly 20,000 students, the district continues working to prioritize classrooms and keep the focus where it belongs, on our students.
Every decision matters because our students remain the priority.
Source: Bridgeport Public Schools Payroll Department January 2026, EdSight Report
Teacher appreciation should be every day in Bridgeport Public Schools because our teachers are the heart of this district. 🍎💛
Every day, our educators show up for students with passion, patience, resilience, and care. They continue to support, encourage, and inspire students even through challenges and changing circumstances. The work happening in our classrooms matters, and it is our teachers who make that possible.
This week, and every week, we thank our teachers for the impact they make in the lives of our students and families. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and our district is stronger because of you.
Bridgeport Public Schools families are invited to join us today for our Spring–Summer 2026 Parent Workshop Series in partnership with Bridgeport Prospers.
Today’s workshop will focus on support for parents of young children and provide families with valuable resources and community connections.
📍 CT State Housatonic – Beacon Hall
875 Broad Street, Bridgeport
🕒 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
We look forward to seeing our families there as we continue working together to support Bridgeport’s children and community.
Bridgeport Public Schools applauds the Bridgeport legislative delegation for securing $25 million in additional funding to support our students, schools, and families.
This includes a $15 million increase in Education Cost Sharing and $10 million in municipal aid at an important time for our district.
Interim Superintendent Dr. Royce Avery shared his appreciation for the delegation’s continued advocacy and commitment to Bridgeport.
As we continue working to close our budget gap, this support helps move us in the right direction. We remain focused on our students and on making thoughtful decisions alongside our partners.
Today we recognize the leaders who keep our schools moving forward every single day.
Happy Principal Appreciation Day to the incredible principals of Bridgeport Public Schools. Your leadership, dedication, and care for our students, staff, and families do not go unnoticed. You set the tone in your buildings, create opportunities for success, and show up for your communities in ways that go far beyond the school day.
Thank you for everything you do to support our schools and our city. We appreciate you today and every day.
