Sign up to Pie a Teacher at this Friday's House Cup Event on March 13th. It's just $2.00. See sophomore class officers at lunch during all lunch waves.
We are excited to invite students, families, and community members our upcoming CT State Manchester Spring 2026 Open House! This event is a great opportunity for prospective students to learn more about our academic programs, student support services, admissions process, financial aid opportunities, and campus life. Whether someone is planning to start college for the first time, return to school, or explore a new career pathway, this event is designed to help them take the next step with confidence.
Event Registration:
Participants can register using this link https://calendar.ctstate.edu/event/20946-open-house or by scanning the QR code included on the event flyer.
Event Registration:
Participants can register using this link https://calendar.ctstate.edu/event/20946-open-house or by scanning the QR code included on the event flyer.
Congratulations to 10th grader Siobhan Moore. She was selected as a 2026 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award Connecticut Rising Star. She was recognized for her curiosity and interest in computing and technology, and her aspirations to pursue technology throughout in order to solve problems and positively impact humanity. She is a remarkable student! She will be presented with an award at the Connecticut Celebration at Eversource Energy on April 22nd, 2026.
Learn more about NCWIT at www.aspirations.org
Learn more about NCWIT at www.aspirations.org
🗓️ March 21 & 22
💰 $1000 Prize Pool
🎮 Rocket League | Marvel Rivals, | Super Smash Bros Ultimate
🆓 REGISTRATION
STUDENTS: What’s in it for you?
✅ Compete in person in front of college scouts!
✅ Speak to college recruiters face-to-face, learn about their programs, and let them know why you'd be a good fit!
Compete ⚔️ - Connect 🗨️ - Commit 📝
Congratulations to Ms. Doris Paluso-Davano, GPA's Teacher of the Year 2026! Ms. Doris Paluso-Davano, or Ms. PD is one of our social studies teacher and also the senior class advisor to the class of 2026. Her colleagues had the following to say about her:
"PD does a lot to get our senior class engaged and active in the community. She is always willing to help when it is needed and be a calming presence and shoulder to lean on. She has supported our department throughout the years I've been here and works so hard for our students."
"PD is quiet and calm but very very busy! She has for years now done an awesome job of handling the 12th grade events and the students who are slated to graduate, as well as homecoming. She is a solid source of good advice for her peers, and works well when students are having a difficult time. She never gives up on anyone!"
Congratulations Ms. PD and we look forward to celebrating you at the annual Teacher of the Year Banquet in May!
"PD does a lot to get our senior class engaged and active in the community. She is always willing to help when it is needed and be a calming presence and shoulder to lean on. She has supported our department throughout the years I've been here and works so hard for our students."
"PD is quiet and calm but very very busy! She has for years now done an awesome job of handling the 12th grade events and the students who are slated to graduate, as well as homecoming. She is a solid source of good advice for her peers, and works well when students are having a difficult time. She never gives up on anyone!"
Congratulations Ms. PD and we look forward to celebrating you at the annual Teacher of the Year Banquet in May!
We are proud to share GPA's February Teacher of the Month - Mr. Jordan Watson, Special Education Teacher, and our GPA February Staff of the Month - Ms. Janice Mickle, Family Community and Service Support Provider! Congratulations to our hard working GPA team members!
Please join us for the following meetings, all being held virtually:
• Workshop Meeting – Tuesday, 3/3/2026 at 5:30 p.m.
YouTube Link for the Board Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/live/oDOWK1LWcGc
• Policy Committee – Wednesday, 3/4/2026 at 5:00 p.m.
• Family & Community Engagement Committee - Thursday, 3/5/2026 at 5:00 p.m.
• Finance Committee – Monday, 3/9/2026 at 5:00 p.m.
You can find the meeting agendas on Diligent Community at : https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
• Workshop Meeting – Tuesday, 3/3/2026 at 5:30 p.m.
YouTube Link for the Board Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/live/oDOWK1LWcGc
• Policy Committee – Wednesday, 3/4/2026 at 5:00 p.m.
• Family & Community Engagement Committee - Thursday, 3/5/2026 at 5:00 p.m.
• Finance Committee – Monday, 3/9/2026 at 5:00 p.m.
You can find the meeting agendas on Diligent Community at : https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Please join us for a VIRTUAL Teaching & Learning Committee meeting tonight, Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
The Agenda is on Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
The Agenda is on Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Great Path Academy proudly celebrated our 4th Annual Black History Month Showcase on Friday, February 20th. This was a time of reflection, celebration, and education—an opportunity to uplift the stories, struggles, and triumphs that have shaped not just Black history, but American and global history as a whole. Thank you to all of our presenters, performers, and organizers! A special thank you to our guests who we honored for their work - Mr. Liston Filyaw, Ms. Theresa Harris, Ms. Beth Gibbs, and Ms. Frances McAlpine Sharp - thank you for sharing your stories and time with GPA! We captured so many wonderful photos and videos and we hope you enjoy a few of them!
Great Path Academy proudly celebrated our 4th Annual Black History Month Showcase on Friday, February 20th. This was a time of reflection, celebration, and education—an opportunity to uplift the stories, struggles, and triumphs that have shaped not just Black history, but American and global history as a whole. Thank you to all of our presenters, performers, and organizers! A special thank you to our guests who we honored for their work - Mr. Liston Filyaw, Ms. Theresa Harris, Ms. Beth Gibbs, and Ms. Frances McAlpine Sharp - thank you for sharing your stories and time with GPA! We captured so many wonderful photos and videos and we hope you enjoy a few of them!
Junior and Senior Prom Announcement: Met Gala Glitz & Glam
This year’s prom was the first unanimous venue vote in GPA history! Seniors elected to have our prom at the Bond Ballroom on Friday, April 24th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Each prom ticket is $80.00 per person. Doors will close at 6:45pm.
Please see Ms. PD in Room 214 to purchase your prom ticket.
This year’s prom was the first unanimous venue vote in GPA history! Seniors elected to have our prom at the Bond Ballroom on Friday, April 24th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Each prom ticket is $80.00 per person. Doors will close at 6:45pm.
Please see Ms. PD in Room 214 to purchase your prom ticket.
Support the American Red Cross. Give blood and save lives. Our Spring Blood Drive is scheduled for Friday, April 10th from 9:00am-1:00pm in the GPA Gym. You can sign up at redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GPAACADEMY to select a time.
Thank you for your support!
Thank you for your support!
While you enjoy your snow day, get out your calendar and mark down these dates for 10th and 11th graders. We have a variety of college trips coming up in the Spring and plan to announce more in the coming weeks. Please sign up in the school counseling office, and see Dr. Fitzgerald specifically for the PC trip which is an extended day - students will need their own transportation for PC as we will return back to GPA around 4pm.
Please join us for the Board of Education Regular Meeting, being held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 5:30 PM at Weaver High School, 415 Granby Street, Hartford, CT 06112.
See the Agenda on Diligent Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/XKukRuifQPc
Please join us Monday, February 9, 2026 for a VIRTUAL Finance & Audit Committee Meeting starting at 5:00 PM.
To view the agenda and find the livestream link, please visit the agenda on Community:
https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
To view the agenda and find the livestream link, please visit the agenda on Community:
https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Please join us this evening, Monday, February 2, 2026 for a VIRTUAL Policy Committee Meeting starting at 5:00 PM.
To view the agenda and find the livestream links, please visit the Agenda on Community:
https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
To view the agenda and find the livestream links, please visit the Agenda on Community:
https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Great Path Academy is closed on Monday, January 26th due to the impending snowstorm! Stay safe and warm all weekend!
Great Path Academy Named a 2026 Merit School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America
Dear Great Path Academy Families,
I am very proud to announce that the Magnet Schools of America has awarded Great Path Academy a 2026 National Merit School of Distinction Award for the third year in a row. The Magnet School of America Merit Awards recognize member magnet schools and programs that demonstrate an exemplary commitment to academic standards, curriculum innovation, desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staff, and parent and community involvement. A special thank you to our School Governance Council and our partners with CT State Manchester and ReadyCT for their commitment to our school community.
This honor for the third year in a row is a testament to the daily dedication of our students and staff at Great Path Academy! Being named a School of Distinction confirms that our community is successfully meeting high academic expectations and fostering an environment where every student can thrive.
What This Means for Our Students
At GPA, our mission is to provide an equitable education through our unique middle college high school environment. This recognition highlights the strength of the pathways we have built together:
College Success Today: Through our partnership with CT State Manchester, our students aren't just "preparing" for college—they are living it. By earning tuition-free college credits and utilizing college resources now, they are saving time and money while building the confidence to succeed in higher education.
A National Network: As a member of the Middle College National Consortium, we remain at the forefront of a nationwide movement of 50 schools dedicated to college access.
Career Readiness: Our collaboration with ReadyCT ensures that learning extends beyond the classroom. From paid internships to job shadow days, we are making sure our students graduate with the "work-ready" skills the modern world demands.
We are honored to receive the 2026 Merit School of Distinction Award from Magnet Schools of America. We are incredibly proud to lead a school that is recognized nationally for excellence, equity, and opportunity. Thank you for being a vital part of the Great Path Academy journey.
To receive a national merit award, members of Magnet Schools of America must submit a detailed application that is scored by a panel of educators. These schools are judged and scored on their demonstrated ability to raise student academic achievement, promote racial and socioeconomic diversity, provide integrated curricula and instruction, and create strong family and community partnerships that enhance the school’s magnet theme.
To learn more about the national merit awards program, please visit www.magnet.edu
Dear Great Path Academy Families,
I am very proud to announce that the Magnet Schools of America has awarded Great Path Academy a 2026 National Merit School of Distinction Award for the third year in a row. The Magnet School of America Merit Awards recognize member magnet schools and programs that demonstrate an exemplary commitment to academic standards, curriculum innovation, desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staff, and parent and community involvement. A special thank you to our School Governance Council and our partners with CT State Manchester and ReadyCT for their commitment to our school community.
This honor for the third year in a row is a testament to the daily dedication of our students and staff at Great Path Academy! Being named a School of Distinction confirms that our community is successfully meeting high academic expectations and fostering an environment where every student can thrive.
What This Means for Our Students
At GPA, our mission is to provide an equitable education through our unique middle college high school environment. This recognition highlights the strength of the pathways we have built together:
College Success Today: Through our partnership with CT State Manchester, our students aren't just "preparing" for college—they are living it. By earning tuition-free college credits and utilizing college resources now, they are saving time and money while building the confidence to succeed in higher education.
A National Network: As a member of the Middle College National Consortium, we remain at the forefront of a nationwide movement of 50 schools dedicated to college access.
Career Readiness: Our collaboration with ReadyCT ensures that learning extends beyond the classroom. From paid internships to job shadow days, we are making sure our students graduate with the "work-ready" skills the modern world demands.
We are honored to receive the 2026 Merit School of Distinction Award from Magnet Schools of America. We are incredibly proud to lead a school that is recognized nationally for excellence, equity, and opportunity. Thank you for being a vital part of the Great Path Academy journey.
To receive a national merit award, members of Magnet Schools of America must submit a detailed application that is scored by a panel of educators. These schools are judged and scored on their demonstrated ability to raise student academic achievement, promote racial and socioeconomic diversity, provide integrated curricula and instruction, and create strong family and community partnerships that enhance the school’s magnet theme.
To learn more about the national merit awards program, please visit www.magnet.edu
Please join us for the Board of Education Regular Meeting, being held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 5:30 p.m., at Weaver High School, 415 Granby Street, Hartford, CT 06112.
See the Agenda on Diligent Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/2M45Hjf4R0M
See the Agenda on Diligent Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/2M45Hjf4R0M
Come visit our Open House at Great Path Academy on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 5pm. This is your opportunity to learn about what Great Path has to offer you!
With our partnership with CT State Manchester, Great Path students have the opportunity to earn 36 tuition-free college credit while in high school and get a head start on their college careers by engaging in course pathways that meet their needs and interests. Our school is a small personalized learning environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
Our work-based learning and internship program with ReadyCT helps match students career interests with their future college education.
We have a CIAC partnership with Bulkeley High School which allows our students to participate in sports with transportation to sport practice sites included each day.
GPA is a member of the Middle College National Consortium, a national organization of high schools committed to student success and preparation for college.
Join us for our open house for prospective new students. We will be holding an information session, conducting student-led school tours, showcasing our partnership with CT State Manchester, reviewing the application process, and more.
Siblings who already attend Great Path receive a preference in the lottery as well as students who come from the following schools: STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher, Breakthrough Magnet South, Noah Webster MicroSociety, Mary Hooker ESM, and Renzulli (Renzulli students receive a direct pathway). We enroll 100-110 freshmen each year as well as 5-10 sophomores and juniors for up to 375 total students.
Come meet current students and faculty and learn what GPA has to offer you!
School Contact Information:
60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-512-3700
Principal: Dr. Jessica Fitzgerald
School Website:
https://www.hartfordschools.org/o/gpa
RSCO Website:
https://www.rsco2.ct.gov/
With our partnership with CT State Manchester, Great Path students have the opportunity to earn 36 tuition-free college credit while in high school and get a head start on their college careers by engaging in course pathways that meet their needs and interests. Our school is a small personalized learning environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
Our work-based learning and internship program with ReadyCT helps match students career interests with their future college education.
We have a CIAC partnership with Bulkeley High School which allows our students to participate in sports with transportation to sport practice sites included each day.
GPA is a member of the Middle College National Consortium, a national organization of high schools committed to student success and preparation for college.
Join us for our open house for prospective new students. We will be holding an information session, conducting student-led school tours, showcasing our partnership with CT State Manchester, reviewing the application process, and more.
Siblings who already attend Great Path receive a preference in the lottery as well as students who come from the following schools: STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher, Breakthrough Magnet South, Noah Webster MicroSociety, Mary Hooker ESM, and Renzulli (Renzulli students receive a direct pathway). We enroll 100-110 freshmen each year as well as 5-10 sophomores and juniors for up to 375 total students.
Come meet current students and faculty and learn what GPA has to offer you!
School Contact Information:
60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-512-3700
Principal: Dr. Jessica Fitzgerald
School Website:
https://www.hartfordschools.org/o/gpa
RSCO Website:
https://www.rsco2.ct.gov/
