H. W. Porter School
Kara Levenduski, Principal
Karen Caputo, Assistant Principal
Horace W. Porter School
3 Schoolhouse Road, Columbia, CT 06237
Phone 860-228-9493 ■ Fax 860-228-8592
School Hours: 8:05 am–3:25 pm (Early Dismissal: 12:30 pm)
We Practice Respect, We Act Responsibly, We Work Together, Safety Matters!
We Are Proud Panthers!
School Operations
Please click below for our COVID-19 information and protocols. Test kits are available at our school for students and families.
Announcements
Porter Pals Lottery
The Preschool Lottery is accepting registrations for the 2023-2024 School Year. Please complete the Preschool Lottery Form to register. Registration will close on March 30, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. Please call Deborah Dupuis at (860) 228-0585 if you have any questions.
Kindergarten Registration 2023/2024 School Year
Horace W. Porter School is beginning the registration process for students entering Kindergarten for the upcoming 2023/2024 school year. Children who are Columbia residents and will be 5 years old by January 1, 2024 are eligible for registration. Parents are asked to register by completing the online Kindergarten Registration Form. Questions? Please contact Tammy Nye at tnye@hwporter.org.
Teacher & Para of the Year!
Congratulations to Grade 5 Teacher Mrs. Janna Traber, our 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, and to Ms. Jennifer Goddard, our 2022-2023 Paraprofessional of the Year!
Games of Gratitude!
Spring Music Department Events & Concert Dates
Grade 5 Band Concert: Tuesday May 9, 2023 @4:00pm HWP
Music Adjudication: Thursday May 25, 2023
Grade 7/8 Band and Grade 6-8 Choir to perform
morning performance @HWPSpring Band & Choir Concert : Thursday June 1, 2023
Grade 6, 7, 8 Band & 6-8 Choir @4:00pm HWPLake Compounce Trip: Friday June 9, 2023
Grade 5, 6, 7, 8 band & choir
Shutterfly Storefront
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