creative expression & rigorous academics.

The Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Pathway offers a comprehensive, integrated educational program in and through the arts. Rigorous academics are combined with an arts curriculum that includes vocal and instrumental music, visual art, dance, theatre, media arts, and arts integration. Using the HOT Schools approach of strong arts, arts integration, and democratic practice, we collaborate with arts partners from throughout the region to offer a challenging academic program responsive to every student's interests and needs.

While traditional school districts offer just music and art, New London Public Schools goes further — including dance, theatre, Pages Café (at Nathan Hale), and media arts such as graphic design and film production. The construction of specialized, professional-grade facilities at both Nathan Hale and the High School campus ensures students have access to a multitude of opportunities to maximize their success in the arts.