Milford Public Schools

Game of the Week

Tonight's Jonathan Law football game against Hamden High was selected for News 8's Game of the Week! Watch the segments here, featuring players, marching band members, and the cheer squad. 

Family Literacy Program

Milford Adult Education presents its Family Literacy Program beginning Tuesday, November 11. The program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at Meadowside Elementary School from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. This program is an excellent opportunity for parents and guardians to advance their educational goals while engaging in meaningful activities with their children. Register here!

Thanks-for-Giving

MPS is partnering with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for their annual food drive. There are donation bins at each of the schools and in Parsons for the collection of canned/shelf-stable goods. Thank you for supporting our community!

Essay Contest

The Milford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting essay contests, one for Grades 5-8 and one for Grades 9-12. Winners of the Chapter have a chance to move on to the State, Division and National contests. Essays are due November 21.

Grades 5-8, view the prompt and learn more here!

Grades 9-12, view the prompt and learn more here!

Milford Fall Food Guide 

The Milford Health Department put together a guide of resources for food assistance. 

Pumpkin Smash

Bring your leftover pumpkins to the first annual Pumpkin Smash in Milford!  The Milford Recreation and Public Works Departments will host the event Saturday, November 8, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Eisenhower Park – Lower Parking Lot (780 North St, Milford, CT 06461). All smashed pumpkins will be collected by Milford Public Works and turned into compost – giving your pumpkins new life as healthy soil.

Affinity Esports Programming

Affinity Esports is on a mission to create safe spaces for happier and healthier gaming experiences. The Milford location offers after-school educational classes that begin on November 10! Visit the site to learn more!

Holiday Wreath & Plant Sale

Order a festive wreath or beautiful plant for your home through the Jonathan Law Music Booster Club. Order here until November 22! All orders will be available for pick up on December 1 between 4:00-7:00 pm outside of the auditorium doors at Jonathan Law. 

Supporting Teens' Mental Health

Join licensed psychologist Dr. Erin Micali, PsyD, from Sasco River Center, for an informative presentation focused on helping parents and caregivers support teens through anxiety, depression, and burnout. This session will be on November 20, 7:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library.

Turkey Trot

The annual Milford Turkey Trot is on November 27! The event supports Milford's PTAs, Avery's Little Army and Purple Pantry Boxes. Register at www.milfordturkeytrot.com.

Prevent Underage Substance Misuse

Join MADD’s Power of Parents in partnership with the Milford Prevention Council for a 30-minute virtual presentation designed to equip parents and guardians with the tools and knowledge needed to talk with their children about the dangers of underage drinking. The session will be on December 3, from 6:30 – 7:00 PM. Register here!

The Milford Prevention Council is hosting a social media and substance misuse trends training on December 10, 6 p.m.,virtually. Sign up here.