May 6, 2026
Dear Capital Prep Families, Staff, Students, and Community Partners,
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share feedback regarding the proposed shift to a traditional school calendar. We had strong participation across all stakeholder groups, and the responses provided clear, consistent direction.
Across families, staff, students, and community partners, there is broad support for Capital Prep to align with the traditional Hartford Public Schools calendar. While each group brought a unique perspective, several common themes emerged.
Families and students emphasized the importance of alignment with other schools. Many shared that the current schedule creates challenges with summer programming, and coordinating schedules with siblings and peers. A traditional calendar was seen as a way to bring greater consistency and balance to family life.
Students also expressed strong support for a later start to the school year, noting that it would allow them to participate in summer employment, internships, and enrichment opportunities. Many shared that beginning school after a full summer break would help them feel more rested, focused, and prepared to engage.
Staff feedback highlighted the connection between this shift and long-term sustainability. Many noted that alignment with the district calendar would improve access to professional learning, strengthen collaboration, and support recruitment and retention by bringing Capital Prep in line with traditional hiring cycles.
Community partners similarly supported greater alignment, noting that it would strengthen coordination and expand opportunities for collaboration. At the same time, partners emphasized the importance of maintaining Capital Prep’s identity and ensuring that our college preparatory and social justice mission remains central.
In addition to this strong support, the district and school leaders worked collaboratively to address the most significant concerns of staff compensation, and access to summer programming for families.
Based on this feedback and the school's broader needs, we will move forward with transitioning to Hartford Public Schools Academic Calendar with the first day of school on August 25, 2026.
Our focus now shifts to planning for a thoughtful and well-supported transition. This includes preserving the core elements that define Capital Prep, including our commitment to college readiness, strong relationships, and a social justice-centered approach, while ensuring that the practical needs of our students, families, and staff are addressed.
Additional updates and next steps will be shared in the coming weeks as we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to Capital Prep.
Dr. Kitisa Ferguson
Principal
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Dear Capital Prep Families, Staff, Students, and Community Partners,
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share feedback regarding the proposed shift to a traditional school calendar. We had strong participation across all stakeholder groups, and the responses provided clear, consistent direction.
Across families, staff, students, and community partners, there is broad support for Capital Prep to align with the traditional Hartford Public Schools calendar. While each group brought a unique perspective, several common themes emerged.
Families and students emphasized the importance of alignment with other schools. Many shared that the current schedule creates challenges with summer programming, and coordinating schedules with siblings and peers. A traditional calendar was seen as a way to bring greater consistency and balance to family life.
Students also expressed strong support for a later start to the school year, noting that it would allow them to participate in summer employment, internships, and enrichment opportunities. Many shared that beginning school after a full summer break would help them feel more rested, focused, and prepared to engage.
Staff feedback highlighted the connection between this shift and long-term sustainability. Many noted that alignment with the district calendar would improve access to professional learning, strengthen collaboration, and support recruitment and retention by bringing Capital Prep in line with traditional hiring cycles.
Community partners similarly supported greater alignment, noting that it would strengthen coordination and expand opportunities for collaboration. At the same time, partners emphasized the importance of maintaining Capital Prep’s identity and ensuring that our college preparatory and social justice mission remains central.
In addition to this strong support, the district and school leaders worked collaboratively to address the most significant concerns of staff compensation, and access to summer programming for families.
Based on this feedback and the school's broader needs, we will move forward with transitioning to Hartford Public Schools Academic Calendar with the first day of school on August 25, 2026.
Our focus now shifts to planning for a thoughtful and well-supported transition. This includes preserving the core elements that define Capital Prep, including our commitment to college readiness, strong relationships, and a social justice-centered approach, while ensuring that the practical needs of our students, families, and staff are addressed.
Additional updates and next steps will be shared in the coming weeks as we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to Capital Prep.
Dr. Kitisa Ferguson
Principal
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Hello! The PTO Meeting tonight will be at 5:45pm and here is the Zoom Link:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87858892487?pwd=ISZg0syq7VwZFag4bvDuGH0Q5Hv5cm.1
All are Welcome!
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87858892487?pwd=ISZg0syq7VwZFag4bvDuGH0Q5Hv5cm.1
All are Welcome!
Unified Arts Night THIS Thursday, May 7th from 5:30-6:30!! Painting, Music, and LOTS of activities planned for everyone! I hope to see you there!
May Calendar and Flyers - LOTS of fun things happening for the last month of school!
Spring Concert in TWO days!! Everyone is welcome to the concert so invite the whole family!
Tuesday, April 28th 5:00 pm for Pre-K through 3rd Grade and
6:00 pm for 4th -6th Grade and 12th Grade
Pre-K and Kinder are welcome to wear a pirate outfit or a superhero outfit.
Everyone else is welcome to wear nice spring or summer attire - still appropriate for school. Please no shorts and no crocs.
Please message Mrs. K with any questions.
Thanks so much and see you at the concert!
Tuesday, April 28th 5:00 pm for Pre-K through 3rd Grade and
6:00 pm for 4th -6th Grade and 12th Grade
Pre-K and Kinder are welcome to wear a pirate outfit or a superhero outfit.
Everyone else is welcome to wear nice spring or summer attire - still appropriate for school. Please no shorts and no crocs.
Please message Mrs. K with any questions.
Thanks so much and see you at the concert!
Everyone is welcome to MATH NIGHT - this Thursday, April 23rd 5:00 to 6:30 pm in the Sheff Center. We will have stations with teachers and staff and various things to do and to take home with you. See you Thursday for all the fun and adventure!
Spring Concert NEXT WEEK!! Everyone is welcome to the concert so invite the whole family!
Tuesday, April 28th 5:00 pm for Pre-K through 3rd Grade and
6:00 pm for 4th -6th Grade and 12th Grade
Pre-K and Kinder are welcome to wear a pirate outfit or a superhero outfit.
Everyone else is welcome to wear nice spring or summer attire - still appropriate for school. Please no shorts and no crocs.
Please message Mrs. K with any questions.
Thanks so much and see you at the concert!
Tuesday, April 28th 5:00 pm for Pre-K through 3rd Grade and
6:00 pm for 4th -6th Grade and 12th Grade
Pre-K and Kinder are welcome to wear a pirate outfit or a superhero outfit.
Everyone else is welcome to wear nice spring or summer attire - still appropriate for school. Please no shorts and no crocs.
Please message Mrs. K with any questions.
Thanks so much and see you at the concert!
Please join us for the Hartford Board of Education's Regular Meeting/Public Hearing being held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 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
Here is the YouTube Link for Live Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/live/wJNLAEDuTnw
Reminder: the 4/21 meeting will be the Public Hearing on the Proposed 26-27 Budget.
Click on the link below for the agenda to the Budget Workshop with all the materials and video link to review before the Public Hearing:
https://hartfordschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=597
Thank you.
See the Agenda on Diligent Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Here is the YouTube Link for Live Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/live/wJNLAEDuTnw
Reminder: the 4/21 meeting will be the Public Hearing on the Proposed 26-27 Budget.
Click on the link below for the agenda to the Budget Workshop with all the materials and video link to review before the Public Hearing:
https://hartfordschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=597
Thank you.
SOCIAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE TOMORROW!!!
Please join us for the Social Justice Conference! There is fun for the whole family and it is a way to help our Seniors and honor their hard work for their Capstone Projects. Doors open at 9:30am - the conference is from 10:00am to 2:00pm. There are multiple things to do and there is food and fun to be had by all ages. Everything is free - you just have to be here to experience it. We do have raffle baskets for the Textbook and Technology Fund - $5 for 10 tickets. We also have fundraiser donation options - everything is on the website and fundraiser shop page - both QR codes are on the flyer. Please check out all of the information and we will see you at the conference tomorrow!
Please join us for the Social Justice Conference! There is fun for the whole family and it is a way to help our Seniors and honor their hard work for their Capstone Projects. Doors open at 9:30am - the conference is from 10:00am to 2:00pm. There are multiple things to do and there is food and fun to be had by all ages. Everything is free - you just have to be here to experience it. We do have raffle baskets for the Textbook and Technology Fund - $5 for 10 tickets. We also have fundraiser donation options - everything is on the website and fundraiser shop page - both QR codes are on the flyer. Please check out all of the information and we will see you at the conference tomorrow!
Please join us for a Hartford Board of Education Workshop Meeting on the Proposed 2026-27 Budget, being held virtually on April 14, 2026, at 5:30 PM.
See the Agenda on Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Here is the YouTube Link for live streaming: https://www.youtube.com/live/euc2x6LWjdA
See the Agenda on Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Here is the YouTube Link for live streaming: https://www.youtube.com/live/euc2x6LWjdA
Update to April Events!
We have to cancel April 15th Pre-K-4th Grade Literacy Night and April 29th 5th-8th Math Night because of other scheduling issues and availability of everyone involved - thank you for your continued support and understanding and here is the updated list and flyers! :)
1. Social Justice Conference Saturday, April 18th, 2026!!
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - doors open at 9:30 AM and we have LOTS of fun activities planned for the whole family! Tickets for Raffle Baskets, how to make a donation and/or shout out to seniors are available for purchase on the Fundraiser Shop page! Student performances and Senior presentations along with food, face painting, Zoo Reptiles, and much more are available for everyone to enjoy at the conference! I hope to see you there!
www.thecapitalprep.org and click on 2026 Capital Prep SJC and/or scan the QR codes on the flyer
2. Pre-K through 12th Grade MATH Night! Thursday, April 23rd 5:00-6:30pm
3. Spring Concert! Tuesday, April 28th 5:00 pm for Pre-K through 3rd Grade and 6:00 pm for 4th -6th Grade and 12th Grade
Pre-K and Kinder are welcome to wear a pirate outfit or a superhero outfit.
Everyone else is welcome to wear nice spring or summer attire - still appropriate for school. Please message Mrs. K with any questions.
Please make plans to come to all of our wonderful events for April!
We have to cancel April 15th Pre-K-4th Grade Literacy Night and April 29th 5th-8th Math Night because of other scheduling issues and availability of everyone involved - thank you for your continued support and understanding and here is the updated list and flyers! :)
1. Social Justice Conference Saturday, April 18th, 2026!!
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - doors open at 9:30 AM and we have LOTS of fun activities planned for the whole family! Tickets for Raffle Baskets, how to make a donation and/or shout out to seniors are available for purchase on the Fundraiser Shop page! Student performances and Senior presentations along with food, face painting, Zoo Reptiles, and much more are available for everyone to enjoy at the conference! I hope to see you there!
www.thecapitalprep.org and click on 2026 Capital Prep SJC and/or scan the QR codes on the flyer
2. Pre-K through 12th Grade MATH Night! Thursday, April 23rd 5:00-6:30pm
3. Spring Concert! Tuesday, April 28th 5:00 pm for Pre-K through 3rd Grade and 6:00 pm for 4th -6th Grade and 12th Grade
Pre-K and Kinder are welcome to wear a pirate outfit or a superhero outfit.
Everyone else is welcome to wear nice spring or summer attire - still appropriate for school. Please message Mrs. K with any questions.
Please make plans to come to all of our wonderful events for April!
Many fun and exciting things happening in April!
1. PTO Meeting in person and virtual on Tuesday, April 7th at 5:30pm!
2. Pre-K through 4th grade Literacy Night on Wednesday, April 15th 5:00-6:30pm!
3. Social Justice Conference on Saturday, April 18th 10:00am to 2:00 pm!
4. Math Night on Thursday, April 23rd 5:00-6:30 pm!
5. Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 28th 5:00 and 6:00 pm!
6. 5th-8th Grade Math Night on Wednesday, April 29th 5:00-6:00pm!
Mark your calendars and we will see you there!
1. PTO Meeting in person and virtual on Tuesday, April 7th at 5:30pm!
2. Pre-K through 4th grade Literacy Night on Wednesday, April 15th 5:00-6:30pm!
3. Social Justice Conference on Saturday, April 18th 10:00am to 2:00 pm!
4. Math Night on Thursday, April 23rd 5:00-6:30 pm!
5. Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 28th 5:00 and 6:00 pm!
6. 5th-8th Grade Math Night on Wednesday, April 29th 5:00-6:00pm!
Mark your calendars and we will see you there!
Spring Concert Tuesday, April 28th!
5:00 pm for Pre-K through 3rd Grade
6:00 pm for 4th through 6th grade and 11th/12th Grade
Mark your calendars now and I hope to see you there!
We will have singing, movement, and instruments galore to showcase what we have learned this semester
5:00 pm for Pre-K through 3rd Grade
6:00 pm for 4th through 6th grade and 11th/12th Grade
Mark your calendars now and I hope to see you there!
We will have singing, movement, and instruments galore to showcase what we have learned this semester
Updates on upcoming events at Capital Prep! Please review the attached flyers and participate! Thank You!
March Activities - please review and participate! :). These have been posted on Parent Square and Class Dojo as well.
Literacy Night this Thursday 3/5 at 5:00pm! Come join in the fun and check out the Book Fair!
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
Lot of things happening in March! Please see the following flyers for more information.
Scholastic Book Fair - March 2nd - 6th
Middle School Robotics Club - sign up by Monday, March 2nd
Literacy Night - Thursday, March 5th
Spelling Bee - Friday, March 13th
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
Literacy Night next Thursday March 5th - come and join in the fun!!
