Dear CO-OP Families,
This email contains the 2026 Final Exam Schedule and important senior graduation information for Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School.
Senior-only exams will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, and Monday, June 15, 2026. Both days will be full school days.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Senior Only Exams — Odd Periods, Full School Day
Monday, June 15, 2026
Senior Only Exams — Even Periods, Full School Day
Final exam days for students in grades 9–11 will follow an early dismissal schedule. Students will be dismissed at 11:05 am on exam days. Exam make-up sessions will take place from 11:45 am to 2:05 pm.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — Day 1
Exam 1: 7:30 am – 9:10 am
Exam 2: 9:15 am – 10:55 am
Student Dismissal: 11:05 am
Exam Make-Up: 11:45 am – 2:05 pm
Senior Device and Material Return
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, seniors must return their school-issued devices, chargers, textbooks, and Yondr pouches.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — Day 2
Exam 3: 7:30 am – 9:10 am
Exam 4: 9:15 am – 10:55 am
Student Dismissal: 11:05 am
Exam Make-Up: 11:45 am – 2:05 pm
Thursday, June 18, 2026 — Day 3
Exam 5: 7:30 am – 9:10 am
Exam 6: 9:15 am – 10:55 am
Student Dismissal: 11:05 am
Exam Make-Up: 11:45 am – 2:05 pm
Monday, June 22, 2026 — Day 4
Exam 7: 7:30 am – 9:10 am
Exam 8: 9:15 am – 10:55 am
Student Dismissal: 11:05 am
Exam Make-Up: 11:45 am – 2:05 pm
Graduation: 1:00 pm at the Shubert Theatre
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Last Day of School, Odd Day
Student/Staff Dismissal: 11:05 am
Graduation Rehearsal
Graduation rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Seniors should report to CO-OP by 8:00 am and meet in the cafeteria. Students will walk over to the Shubert Theatre at 9:30 am. Please arrive on time.
Senior Breakfast — Students Only
Senior Breakfast will be held at the Omni on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 9:00 am.
Caps and gowns, yearbooks, graduation tickets, and other graduation items will be distributed at this event. All school-issued devices and materials must be returned in order for students to receive their graduation items.
Senior Yearbooks
Senior yearbooks will be distributed during the Senior Breakfast on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Graduation and Diploma Pickup
Graduation will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the Shubert Theatre.
Graduates should arrive at CO-OP by 12:00 pm and assemble in the cafeteria. Please arrive on time.
Diplomas may be picked up after graduation at the Main Entrance of CO-OP on College Street.
Families are encouraged to review the schedule carefully and make sure students arrive on time each day with any materials needed for their exams and graduation activities. Thank you for your continued support as we close out the school year.
Sincerely,
Mr. Paul T. Camarco
Principal
Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School
This email contains the 2026 Final Exam Schedule and important senior graduation information for Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School.
Senior-only exams will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, and Monday, June 15, 2026. Both days will be full school days.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Senior Only Exams — Odd Periods, Full School Day
Monday, June 15, 2026
Senior Only Exams — Even Periods, Full School Day
Final exam days for students in grades 9–11 will follow an early dismissal schedule. Students will be dismissed at 11:05 am on exam days. Exam make-up sessions will take place from 11:45 am to 2:05 pm.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — Day 1
Exam 1: 7:30 am – 9:10 am
Exam 2: 9:15 am – 10:55 am
Student Dismissal: 11:05 am
Exam Make-Up: 11:45 am – 2:05 pm
Senior Device and Material Return
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, seniors must return their school-issued devices, chargers, textbooks, and Yondr pouches.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — Day 2
Exam 3: 7:30 am – 9:10 am
Exam 4: 9:15 am – 10:55 am
Student Dismissal: 11:05 am
Exam Make-Up: 11:45 am – 2:05 pm
Thursday, June 18, 2026 — Day 3
Exam 5: 7:30 am – 9:10 am
Exam 6: 9:15 am – 10:55 am
Student Dismissal: 11:05 am
Exam Make-Up: 11:45 am – 2:05 pm
Monday, June 22, 2026 — Day 4
Exam 7: 7:30 am – 9:10 am
Exam 8: 9:15 am – 10:55 am
Student Dismissal: 11:05 am
Exam Make-Up: 11:45 am – 2:05 pm
Graduation: 1:00 pm at the Shubert Theatre
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Last Day of School, Odd Day
Student/Staff Dismissal: 11:05 am
Graduation Rehearsal
Graduation rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Seniors should report to CO-OP by 8:00 am and meet in the cafeteria. Students will walk over to the Shubert Theatre at 9:30 am. Please arrive on time.
Senior Breakfast — Students Only
Senior Breakfast will be held at the Omni on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 9:00 am.
Caps and gowns, yearbooks, graduation tickets, and other graduation items will be distributed at this event. All school-issued devices and materials must be returned in order for students to receive their graduation items.
Senior Yearbooks
Senior yearbooks will be distributed during the Senior Breakfast on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Graduation and Diploma Pickup
Graduation will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the Shubert Theatre.
Graduates should arrive at CO-OP by 12:00 pm and assemble in the cafeteria. Please arrive on time.
Diplomas may be picked up after graduation at the Main Entrance of CO-OP on College Street.
Families are encouraged to review the schedule carefully and make sure students arrive on time each day with any materials needed for their exams and graduation activities. Thank you for your continued support as we close out the school year.
Sincerely,
Mr. Paul T. Camarco
Principal
Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School
Join us for the Visual Arts Summer Gallery Opening on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 2:30 PM at Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School. This special gallery opening will feature artwork by Rowan Sardegna Barnes and celebrate the creativity of our Visual Arts students. Admission is free, and light snacks will be provided. Guests should enter through the College and Crown Street entrance at 177 College Street, New Haven, CT. We hope to see you there!
CO-OP students in Grades 9, 10, and 11 are invited to participate in the Lake Compounce field trip to Bristol, CT on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Students will depart CO-OP at 9:00 a.m. and return at approximately 5:00 p.m., and families should arrange for 5:00 p.m. pickup at CO-OP. The cost of the trip is $70 cash only, which includes admission, bus transportation, and this year’s all-you-can-eat private picnic. Permission slips are available on the wall outside of Room S417 and must be returned to Mr. Bella with payment. Space is limited, with 88 seats available, and students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis once a completed permission slip and payment are submitted. Students must meet the permission requirements listed on the form, including strong attendance, no suspensions, and passing all classes. Please reach out to Mr. Bella with any questions. Terry.Bella@new-haven.k12.ct.us
CO-OP’s 9th Grade Theatre proudly presents The Day the Internet Died on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with performances at 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM in the Black Box Theater at 177 College Street. Written by Ian McWethy and Jason Pizzarello and directed by Valerie Vollono and Sumiah Gay ’16, this production will showcase the energy, creativity, and talent of our freshman theatre students. As always, all guests should enter through the College and Crown Street entrance. Tickets are cash only. The 2:30 PM show is free for students and $10 for adults, and the 6:30 PM show is $5 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets are available in the arts office during lunch waves and at the door, while supplies last. This show will sell out. We hope you will join us in supporting our student performers for this exciting CO-OP production.
Support CO-OP and do good with Chipotle on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 910 Chapel Street in New Haven. Twenty-five percent of event sales will be donated to Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School. To participate, show the flyer in the restaurant or order online for pickup using code Q7ZVQGA. Please note that delivery orders and gift cards do not count toward the fundraiser.
Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School proudly presents Dance Springfest Performance on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6:30 PM for one night only at the Shubert Theatre, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT. Please note the change in venue for this performance, and because of the size of the audience at the Shubert, doors and the lobby will open one hour before showtime rather than 30 minutes before the performance. We encourage families and supporters to get their tickets now for this special evening celebrating the talent, artistry, and hard work of our CO-OP dance students. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults, and tickets are available in the arts office during lunch waves and at the door, while supplies last. This show will sell out. Directed by Stephen Hankey, Christine Kershaw-Hobson, and Tavon Dudley ’09, this promises to be an exciting CO-OP showcase, and we hope you will join us in supporting our student performers on stage at the Shubert.
Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School proudly presents Strings Springfest on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Join us for an evening of beautiful music as our talented student musicians take the stage to showcase their hard work, artistry, and growth in performance. The concert will be held at 177 College Street, New Haven, CT, and all guests should enter through the College and Crown Street entrance. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults, and tickets are available in the arts office during lunch waves. We hope you will join us in celebrating the outstanding work of our strings students and music department at CO-OP.
Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School proudly presents Band/Choir Springfest on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Join us for an evening of outstanding student performance as our talented band and choir students take the stage to share their hard work, artistry, and musicianship with the CO-OP community. The performance will take place at 177 College Street, New Haven, CT, and all guests should enter through the College and Crown Street entrance. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults, cash only, and tickets are available in the arts office during lunch waves. We hope you will join us in celebrating the remarkable talent of our student musicians at CO-OP. #OnlyAtCOOP
CO-OP Theatre Department proudly presents Sophomore Showcase 2026 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in the Black Box Theatre at 177 College Street. Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the talent, creativity, and growth of our sophomore theatre students with performances at 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Student tickets are $5, adult tickets are $10, and free student tickets are available for the 2:30 PM performance. Tickets will be on sale in the arts office during lunch waves. As always, all guests should enter through the College and Crown Street entrance. We hope you will join us in supporting our talented student performers and the outstanding work of the CO-OP Theatre Department. #OnlyAtCOOP
CO-OP High School Presents the National Arts Honor Society Induction & Gallery Opening
Join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School, 177 College Street, New Haven, CT for our National Arts Honor Society Induction & Gallery Opening. This special event will celebrate the induction of student artists into the National Arts Honor Society and showcase outstanding student artwork as part of the gallery opening.
Guests should enter through the College and Crown Street entrance. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served during the gallery opening. The gallery will remain open during performances from March 25 through May 7. We look forward to welcoming families, students, staff, and community members for an evening celebrating creativity, achievement, and the visual arts at CO-OP.
Join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School, 177 College Street, New Haven, CT for our National Arts Honor Society Induction & Gallery Opening. This special event will celebrate the induction of student artists into the National Arts Honor Society and showcase outstanding student artwork as part of the gallery opening.
Guests should enter through the College and Crown Street entrance. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served during the gallery opening. The gallery will remain open during performances from March 25 through May 7. We look forward to welcoming families, students, staff, and community members for an evening celebrating creativity, achievement, and the visual arts at CO-OP.
CO-OP Creative Writing Department Presents: The Pages We Grew Up In
Join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. for The Pages We Grew Up In, a special presentation from CO-OP High School’s Creative Writing Department. This event celebrates the books, stories, and characters that shaped our childhoods and inspired our love of reading and writing.
The event will take place at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School, 177 College Street, New Haven, CT. Guests should enter through the College and Crown Street entrance. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults, cash only. Tickets are available in the Arts Office during lunch waves. Please note that the ticket policy is available by QR code on the event flyer.
We look forward to celebrating the power of storytelling with our CO-OP community!
Join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. for The Pages We Grew Up In, a special presentation from CO-OP High School’s Creative Writing Department. This event celebrates the books, stories, and characters that shaped our childhoods and inspired our love of reading and writing.
The event will take place at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School, 177 College Street, New Haven, CT. Guests should enter through the College and Crown Street entrance. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults, cash only. Tickets are available in the Arts Office during lunch waves. Please note that the ticket policy is available by QR code on the event flyer.
We look forward to celebrating the power of storytelling with our CO-OP community!
SAT Day for Classified Juniors – Thursday, March 26, 2026
CO-OP High School’s classified juniors in the Class of 2027 will participate in SAT Day on Thursday, March 26, beginning promptly at 8:00 AM. Students should arrive on time and bring their fully charged school-issued device for testing. Room assignments will be shared in Google Classroom, and testing tickets will be issued on the day of the exam. Students are also encouraged to prepare and practice in Bluebook in advance. We wish all of our juniors the very best as they show what they know on SAT Day!
CO-OP High School’s classified juniors in the Class of 2027 will participate in SAT Day on Thursday, March 26, beginning promptly at 8:00 AM. Students should arrive on time and bring their fully charged school-issued device for testing. Room assignments will be shared in Google Classroom, and testing tickets will be issued on the day of the exam. Students are also encouraged to prepare and practice in Bluebook in advance. We wish all of our juniors the very best as they show what they know on SAT Day!
Create a Special Senior Memory in the CO-OP Yearbook (or Support CO-OP with a Business Ad!)
Families and community members are invited to purchase a CO-OP High School Yearbook Ad to celebrate a graduating senior or promote a business. Ads are cash only and available in the following sizes: Full Page ($150; 8.5” x 11”), Half Page ($85; 8.5” x 5.5”), or Quarter Page ($70; 4.25” x 5.5”). All memory pages and payment must be received by March 24, 2026. Please email photos, PDFs, ad text, or questions to Ms. Erin Michaud, Yearbook Adviser, at erin.michaud@new-haven.k12.ct.us
Families and community members are invited to purchase a CO-OP High School Yearbook Ad to celebrate a graduating senior or promote a business. Ads are cash only and available in the following sizes: Full Page ($150; 8.5” x 11”), Half Page ($85; 8.5” x 5.5”), or Quarter Page ($70; 4.25” x 5.5”). All memory pages and payment must be received by March 24, 2026. Please email photos, PDFs, ad text, or questions to Ms. Erin Michaud, Yearbook Adviser, at erin.michaud@new-haven.k12.ct.us
Given the forecast for additional snow during school arrival times tomorrow morning, and because crews must continue the work of cleaning up after Monday’s blizzard, Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School (CO-OP) will be closed on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
All New Haven Public Schools will be closed. This includes all before- and after-school programs.
We must continue our work to ensure safe conditions for students and staff before reopening. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding as city and district teams work to make roads, sidewalks, and school facilities safe.
Please continue to monitor district communications for updates.
Stay safe and warm.
All New Haven Public Schools will be closed. This includes all before- and after-school programs.
We must continue our work to ensure safe conditions for students and staff before reopening. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding as city and district teams work to make roads, sidewalks, and school facilities safe.
Please continue to monitor district communications for updates.
Stay safe and warm.
As crews continue the work of cleaning up after Monday’s storm, Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School (CO-OP) will be closed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
All New Haven Public Schools schools will be closed tomorrow. This includes all before- and after-school programs.
In addition, the CO-OP Open House originally scheduled for Tuesday evening has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date (TBD). We look forward to welcoming prospective students and families once a new date is confirmed.
We appreciate your patience as city and district teams work to ensure that roads, sidewalks, and school buildings are safe for students and staff to return.
Please continue to monitor district communications for updates, and stay safe and warm.
All New Haven Public Schools schools will be closed tomorrow. This includes all before- and after-school programs.
In addition, the CO-OP Open House originally scheduled for Tuesday evening has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date (TBD). We look forward to welcoming prospective students and families once a new date is confirmed.
We appreciate your patience as city and district teams work to ensure that roads, sidewalks, and school buildings are safe for students and staff to return.
Please continue to monitor district communications for updates, and stay safe and warm.
Due to the forecasted blizzard and anticipated hazardous conditions, Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School (CO-OP) will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026.
As a result of tomorrow’s inclement weather forecast, all New Haven Public Schools will be closed. This includes all before- and after-school programs.
Please also note that a citywide parking ban will go into effect beginning Sunday, February 22 at 12:00 PM (noon) and will remain in effect until lifted by the City.
Residents in need of off-street parking may use multiple free and low-cost options, including selected school parking lots, Yale University parking lots, and downtown parking garages. A full list of available parking locations can be found on the City’s website at:
newhavenct.gov/snow
Please stay safe, stay warm, and continue to monitor district and city communications for updates.
As a result of tomorrow’s inclement weather forecast, all New Haven Public Schools will be closed. This includes all before- and after-school programs.
Please also note that a citywide parking ban will go into effect beginning Sunday, February 22 at 12:00 PM (noon) and will remain in effect until lifted by the City.
Residents in need of off-street parking may use multiple free and low-cost options, including selected school parking lots, Yale University parking lots, and downtown parking garages. A full list of available parking locations can be found on the City’s website at:
newhavenct.gov/snow
Please stay safe, stay warm, and continue to monitor district and city communications for updates.
CO-OP families are invited to join a free Virtual Adult Financial Empowerment Workshop Series hosted by Financial Scholars.
The six-week series runs Tuesdays, March 3 through April 7, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Sessions will cover budgeting, credit, mortgages, investing, insurance, and college affordability.
The first 20 participants who complete all six sessions will receive a $250 contribution to their child’s 529 or qualifying education savings account. (One-time offer; past recipients not eligible.)
Please see the attached flyer for registration information.
Coming Soon! CO-OP’s Theatre Department is proud to present Chicago: Teen Edition, lighting up the stage on March 10, 11, and 12 at 6:30 PM at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School. Featuring bold performances, iconic music, and dazzling choreography, this student production brings the classic story of ambition, fame, and spectacle to life. Tickets are $10 for students and $20 for adults and can be purchased in the Arts Office during lunch waves. Don’t miss this electrifying musical event; only at CO-OP!
Join us for CO-OP’s Black History Month Show, presented by CO-OP After School (CAS), on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM on the CO-OP Mainstage. This special celebration, Ode to Alumni, honors Black history, culture, and legacy through student performances and artistic expression.
Tickets are $5 for all guests (cash only). Tickets may be purchased by students during lunch waves in the Arts Office or at the door on the afternoon of the performance. All guests must enter through the College Street and Crown Street entrance, with doors opening prior to the show.
We look forward to welcoming our school community and guests for an inspiring afternoon of celebration and reflection.
Tickets are $5 for all guests (cash only). Tickets may be purchased by students during lunch waves in the Arts Office or at the door on the afternoon of the performance. All guests must enter through the College Street and Crown Street entrance, with doors opening prior to the show.
We look forward to welcoming our school community and guests for an inspiring afternoon of celebration and reflection.
Winter 2026 Parent-Teacher Conferences at CO-OP! It’s time to reconnect, celebrate accomplishments, and plan for a strong second half of the school year. CO-OP will host Winter 2026 Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 12:00–2:05 PM and Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM. We encourage all families to sign up for a meeting with their child’s teachers to review progress, reflect on growth, and identify areas of support as we move through the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year. All families should enter the school building via the College and Crown Street entrance. Your partnership is essential in supporting your student’s success, thank you for staying connected and engaged. Please sign up in advance using the following link: https://signup.com/go/pmyQsYA
