Morley School

Morley School is a public K–5 elementary school in West Hartford, Connecticut. It has about 286 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 10:1. The school has strong academic programs, such as a gifted and talented program, and about 60–64% of students are proficient in math and 65–69% in reading. This makes it one of the best elementary schools in West Hartford and one of the best in Connecticut. About 30% of the students are minorities, mostly Hispanic, so the student body is not very diverse. Morley stresses character education with programs like "Character Builds Community," which helps students feel like they belong and creates a welcoming, supportive space where they can grow both academically and socially.

Students at Morley Elementary School held their annual Red Wagon Food Drive, filling and pulling about 72 wagons of non-perishable food to give to the West Hartford Food Pantry. This year's drive collected over 3,000 items, which is about 50% more than last year. This shows how much the school cares about helping others and the people in its community.

The 2024 fifth-grade class also painted a mural for the school as their graduation project. Amanda Mendoza, a local artist, painted the mural that shows the school's six character traits: Kindness, Caring, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Citizenship. It also has each student's initials on it, which honors their legacy and dedication to Morley's values.

Q1. What kinds of community service do students do?

Ans. Morley students take part in activities like the Red Wagon Food Drive, which encourages empathy, responsibility, and getting involved in the community.

Q2. How does Morley incorporate character education into everyday learning?

Ans. Through lessons in class, activities around the school, and special projects, the school teaches six character traits: kindness, caring, fairness, respect, responsibility, and citizenship.

Q3. Are there art or creative projects for kids?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects like making murals, putting on art shows, and performing at school to show off their creativity and improve their ability to work with others.

Q4. Does Morley help students who are gifted or advanced?

Ans. Yes, students who meet the requirements can join the district's gifted and talented programs, which teach reading, math, and problem-solving at a higher level.

Q5. How can families take part in school activities?

Ans. Parents can get involved by volunteering, going to school events, doing PTA activities, or working on community service or classroom projects.