Come visit our Open House at Great Path Academy on Thursday, January 15th, 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/
🚀 Start College in High School! Tour Great Path Academy!
Why wait? At Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester, students can earn up to 36 tuition-free college credits before they graduate high school! Get a massive academic and financial head start in our unique college-immersed environment.
✅ High School on a College Campus
✅ Personalized Support & Small Class Sizes
✅ Paid Summer Internships (ReadyCT)
✅ National Merit School of Distinction
Don't miss our upcoming Open Houses to meet our staff and tour the facilities (including our new eSports lab!).
➡️ Open House Dates (5:00 PM):
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
📍 Location: CT State Manchester, 60 Bidwell Street. 🔗 Application is OPEN at chooseyourschool.org until February 7th, 2026! Don't wait - make GPA your number once choice today!
#GreatPathAcademy #CollegeReady #MiddleCollege #CTStateManchester #HighSchool #AcceleratedLearning
Why wait? At Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester, students can earn up to 36 tuition-free college credits before they graduate high school! Get a massive academic and financial head start in our unique college-immersed environment.
✅ High School on a College Campus
✅ Personalized Support & Small Class Sizes
✅ Paid Summer Internships (ReadyCT)
✅ National Merit School of Distinction
Don't miss our upcoming Open Houses to meet our staff and tour the facilities (including our new eSports lab!).
➡️ Open House Dates (5:00 PM):
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
📍 Location: CT State Manchester, 60 Bidwell Street. 🔗 Application is OPEN at chooseyourschool.org until February 7th, 2026! Don't wait - make GPA your number once choice today!
#GreatPathAcademy #CollegeReady #MiddleCollege #CTStateManchester #HighSchool #AcceleratedLearning
Thank you to ReadyCT for arranging a professional drummer visit with Jonathan Barber this week. He is a professional drummer from Hartford who tours all over the world and teachers percussion at Hartt and UCONN. Thank you for delivering a presentation to our students to learn about making a career as a professional musician. Thank you for coming to GPA!
Congratulations to all of our students who were inducted into the National Honor Society on Wednesday, December 10th. They exemplify the values of scholarship, leadership, community service, and character. We are proud of each and every one of them! Congratulations!
Please join us this evening, Monday, December 8, 2025 for a VIRTUAL Finance Committee Meeting starting at 5:00 PM. To view the agenda and find the livestream link, please visit: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public.
See all Board of Education and Committee meetings for the 2025-2026 School year here:
https://www.hartfordschools.org/page/board-of-education-meetings-agendas
Come visit our second Open House at Great Path Academy on Thursday, December 11th, 2025. This is your opportunity to learn about what Great Path has to offer you!
Registration Link for Open House: Sign Up at tinyurl.com/gpaopenhouse
With our partnership with CT State Manchester, Great Path students have the opportunity to earn 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.
The application for 2026-2027 opens on December 3rd at chooseyourschool.org
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/
Registration Link for Open House: Sign Up at tinyurl.com/gpaopenhouse
With our partnership with CT State Manchester, Great Path students have the opportunity to earn 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.
The application for 2026-2027 opens on December 3rd at chooseyourschool.org
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/
Join us on Friday, December 12th in the state-wide CCMC Pajama Day! All money benefits Connect Children's Hospital. It is $1.00 to donate and to wear PJs for the day. Since it's a B Day on Friday the 12th, we will allow seniors to participate on Monday, December 15th. Join us in supporting this important cause!
Please join us for the following VIRTUAL Board Committee meetings and Board Workshop Meeting listed below:
• Policy Committee – Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• Workshop Meeting - Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
o YouTube Link for livestreaming: https://www.youtube.com/live/UU0SE0clzm8
• Family & Community Engagement Committee – Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Agendas and streaming links are on BoardDocs: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public
• Policy Committee – Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• Workshop Meeting - Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
o YouTube Link for livestreaming: https://www.youtube.com/live/UU0SE0clzm8
• Family & Community Engagement Committee – Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Agendas and streaming links are on BoardDocs: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public
We are hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, December 5th in the GPA Gym! You can sign up here:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
We have new items listed in the GimaSport uniform store! Check out the new store link in time for holiday shopping.
https://webstore.gimasport.com/great_path_academy/shop/home
https://webstore.gimasport.com/great_path_academy/shop/home
Enjoy the latest edition of our Athletics newsletter. Mr. Violano will be taking over as Athletics coordinator this year. He will be relaying sports related Information from Bulkeley High School, monitoring student-athlete grades & behaviors, and will be available to students and families regarding assistance with sign ups and other athletics related questions.
https://sites.google.com/hartfordschools.org/gpa-athletics/home
Please join us Tuesday, November 25, 2025 for a VIRTUAL Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting starting at 5:00 PM. To view the agenda and find the livestream link, please visit:
https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public.
A Great Path to Nourishing Minds: Connecting the Farm, the Classroom Kitchen, GPA Community.
Great Path Academy is proud to announce we are the recipient of the CT Grown for Kids Grant program from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) for $35,495 to focus on “Using Experiential Learning, On-Campus Production, and Local Procurement, the program connects students to local farms to teach the food system from cultivation to consumption.” We are deeply appreciative to Ms. Hood for directing and leading work to expand our culinary and bake shop curriculum.
At Great Path Academy, we are developing a comprehensive Farm to School program to transform our Culinary and Bake Shop curriculum. Our vision is to provide students with a deep understanding of our food system, from cultivation to consumption, by connecting our classroom with local farms and innovative agricultural practices. This project, which aligns with the Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids Grant's goals, is built on three core pillars: Experiential Learning, On-Campus Production, and Local Procurement.
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) is proud to announce an $837,900 investment through the CT Grown for CT Kids Grant program, which will support 21 innovative projects across the state. These initiatives are expected to positively impact more than 58,500 children by increasing access to fresh, locally grown foods and enhancing farm-to-school connections.
Through this latest round of funding, the CT Grown for CT Kids Grant program continues to strengthen Connecticut’s local food system by fostering partnerships between schools, early childhood education centers, farmers, and community organizations. The 21 selected projects span urban, suburban, and rural communities, and include efforts such as school gardens, nutrition education, farm field trips, and procurement of CT Grown farm products for school meals.
“This investment reflects our commitment to nourishing both the minds and bodies of Connecticut’s youth,” said Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt. “By connecting children with fresh, local food and agricultural education, we’re cultivating healthier communities and a stronger local economy.”
This highly competitive grant program received 41 applications for the full grant awards with funding requesting exceeding $1.6 million. Projects were reviewed by committee and those moving forward have individual award amounts ranging from $12,323 up to $50,000.
Great Path Academy is proud to announce we are the recipient of the CT Grown for Kids Grant program from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) for $35,495 to focus on “Using Experiential Learning, On-Campus Production, and Local Procurement, the program connects students to local farms to teach the food system from cultivation to consumption.” We are deeply appreciative to Ms. Hood for directing and leading work to expand our culinary and bake shop curriculum.
At Great Path Academy, we are developing a comprehensive Farm to School program to transform our Culinary and Bake Shop curriculum. Our vision is to provide students with a deep understanding of our food system, from cultivation to consumption, by connecting our classroom with local farms and innovative agricultural practices. This project, which aligns with the Connecticut Grown for Connecticut Kids Grant's goals, is built on three core pillars: Experiential Learning, On-Campus Production, and Local Procurement.
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) is proud to announce an $837,900 investment through the CT Grown for CT Kids Grant program, which will support 21 innovative projects across the state. These initiatives are expected to positively impact more than 58,500 children by increasing access to fresh, locally grown foods and enhancing farm-to-school connections.
Through this latest round of funding, the CT Grown for CT Kids Grant program continues to strengthen Connecticut’s local food system by fostering partnerships between schools, early childhood education centers, farmers, and community organizations. The 21 selected projects span urban, suburban, and rural communities, and include efforts such as school gardens, nutrition education, farm field trips, and procurement of CT Grown farm products for school meals.
“This investment reflects our commitment to nourishing both the minds and bodies of Connecticut’s youth,” said Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt. “By connecting children with fresh, local food and agricultural education, we’re cultivating healthier communities and a stronger local economy.”
This highly competitive grant program received 41 applications for the full grant awards with funding requesting exceeding $1.6 million. Projects were reviewed by committee and those moving forward have individual award amounts ranging from $12,323 up to $50,000.
School Delays and Closings 2025-2026
Inclement Weather Policies
Cancellations: If either Manchester Public Schools or Hartford Public Schools close, Great Path Academy will close.
If CT State Manchester closes or delays, GPA's following is determined on a case by case basis, depending on the reason for the delay or closure and coordination with the District.
Delays and Early Dismissals: Delays and early dismissals are dependent upon your bus company.
CREC buses (This includes all students with the exception of Manchester and Glastonbury residents) Students who take a CREC bus must follow the delay/dismissal schedule of their own bus route unless school is canceled. To find out the delay for your bus route, call CREC at 860-524-4077.
Manchester/Glastonbury Residents: Students who take Manchester or Glastonbury buses must follow their respective towns' delay/dismissal schedule. Please see the news broadcast for those delays and dismissals.
Early dismissals are determined on a case by case by each district, coordinated with HPS/RSCO transportation services.
The GPA building will open at 9:00 am on delay days and students who arrive early will wait in the internet cafe until classes begin. Classes will begin according to the Hartford Public Schools delay schedule and the delay schedule will be shared out on ParentSquare.
Parents/Guardians always have the option to bring their students to school on delay days as well.
If schools are delayed, closed or dismissed early, there are a variety of ways we notify families, including:
Automated phone call, email and text message
ParentSquare Communication
Snow Line 860-695-SNOW (860-695-7669)
Major Media Outlets (Local TV & Radio Stations)
District & School Website
*Note- Loss of instructional days due to closures will need to be made up in accordance with state and district policy. Remote learning days will not be implemented this year,
*Revised Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Link: https://www.hartfordschools.org/o/gpa/page/inclement-weather-closings-and-delays
Inclement Weather Policies
Cancellations: If either Manchester Public Schools or Hartford Public Schools close, Great Path Academy will close.
If CT State Manchester closes or delays, GPA's following is determined on a case by case basis, depending on the reason for the delay or closure and coordination with the District.
Delays and Early Dismissals: Delays and early dismissals are dependent upon your bus company.
CREC buses (This includes all students with the exception of Manchester and Glastonbury residents) Students who take a CREC bus must follow the delay/dismissal schedule of their own bus route unless school is canceled. To find out the delay for your bus route, call CREC at 860-524-4077.
Manchester/Glastonbury Residents: Students who take Manchester or Glastonbury buses must follow their respective towns' delay/dismissal schedule. Please see the news broadcast for those delays and dismissals.
Early dismissals are determined on a case by case by each district, coordinated with HPS/RSCO transportation services.
The GPA building will open at 9:00 am on delay days and students who arrive early will wait in the internet cafe until classes begin. Classes will begin according to the Hartford Public Schools delay schedule and the delay schedule will be shared out on ParentSquare.
Parents/Guardians always have the option to bring their students to school on delay days as well.
If schools are delayed, closed or dismissed early, there are a variety of ways we notify families, including:
Automated phone call, email and text message
ParentSquare Communication
Snow Line 860-695-SNOW (860-695-7669)
Major Media Outlets (Local TV & Radio Stations)
District & School Website
*Note- Loss of instructional days due to closures will need to be made up in accordance with state and district policy. Remote learning days will not be implemented this year,
*Revised Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Link: https://www.hartfordschools.org/o/gpa/page/inclement-weather-closings-and-delays
Please join us for the Board of Education's Regular Meeting, being held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m., at M.D. Fox Elementary School, 470 Maple Avenue, Hartford, CT.
Agenda on BoardDocs: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public
YouTube Link for live streaming: https://www.youtube.com/live/7FT4YYFQwwU
Agenda on BoardDocs: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public
YouTube Link for live streaming: https://www.youtube.com/live/7FT4YYFQwwU
Congratulations to all of our students who earned Honors and High Honors during the 1st marking period! We will celebrate their achievements on Monday, November 17th at 8am for our marking period 1 academic awards assembly!
Honor Roll List for Marking Period 1 - https://tinyurl.com/gpahonors
Honor Roll List for Marking Period 1 - https://tinyurl.com/gpahonors
🎨 Connecting Home, School, and Community! 🏫💫
Join us for a Fun, Relaxing, and Creative Paint Night — where parents, students, and community members come together to strengthen connections and create a safe, supportive environment between home and school.
🖌️ Enjoy an evening of creativity, laughter, and togetherness!
✨ No painting experience needed — just bring your imagination and positive energy!
🍎 Light refreshments will be provided.
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Great Path Academy, 60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06040
Let’s paint, connect, and build a stronger community — one brushstroke at a time! 🎨💛
📩 Please RSVP below
https://tinyurl.com/gpacanvas
Join us for a Fun, Relaxing, and Creative Paint Night — where parents, students, and community members come together to strengthen connections and create a safe, supportive environment between home and school.
🖌️ Enjoy an evening of creativity, laughter, and togetherness!
✨ No painting experience needed — just bring your imagination and positive energy!
🍎 Light refreshments will be provided.
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Great Path Academy, 60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06040
Let’s paint, connect, and build a stronger community — one brushstroke at a time! 🎨💛
📩 Please RSVP below
https://tinyurl.com/gpacanvas
Please join us Monday, November 10, 2025 for a VIRTUAL Finance Committee Meeting starting at 5:00 PM. To view the agenda and find the livestream link, please visit: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public.
Join us on Tuesday, November 18th from 3:30pm-5:00pm for our Fall Festival sponsored by our freshmen class! We will hold the event in the gym with fun, games and music leading right into our marking period 1 conferences which are from 5pm-7pm on Tuesday evening.
Please join us for our November Board Workshop meeting being held virtually this evening, November 5, 2025, at 5:30 PM.
The YouTube Link for Workshop Meeting is https://www.youtube.com/live/dbTGwip7oyw
The Agenda is on BoardDocs here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public
You are also invited to join us tomorrow, November 6 for our Family & Community Engagement Committee meeting being held virtually at 5:00 PM. The livestream link and the agenda can be found at https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public.
The YouTube Link for Workshop Meeting is https://www.youtube.com/live/dbTGwip7oyw
The Agenda is on BoardDocs here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public
You are also invited to join us tomorrow, November 6 for our Family & Community Engagement Committee meeting being held virtually at 5:00 PM. The livestream link and the agenda can be found at https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public.
