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Who we are

Welcome to City Hill Middle School!

Our mission is to create a community of learners who:

  • Are responsible and engaged community members

  • Demonstrate initiative, persistence and adaptability

  • Are curious and value risk taking as part of the learning process

  • Access and analyze information and formulate an opinion

  • Communicate effectively

  • Work individually and on teams to solve real world problems

City Hill at a Glance

  • 1972 year CHMS opened; we celebrated our 50 year anniversary in 2022
  • 75% Of students involved in extracurricular activities
  • 5 CHMS ROCKS expectations (respect, organization, cooperation, kindness, safety)
  • 100% Dedicated to empowering every learner every day

School History

City Hill Middle School proudly serves approximately 700 students in 7th and 8th grade. City Hill first opened its doors in February 1972 with 24 classrooms as the Naugatuck area was rapidly growing as a popular location for families. In 1989, City Hill was expanded to create a new two-story wing with additional classrooms. City Hill celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022 with a celebration and many former teachers returned to reminisce.

Directions

City Hill Middle School

441 City Hill Street

Naugatuck, CT 06770

Directions from I-84

  1. Exit 19 onto SR-8 towards CT-8 Naugatuck/Bridgeport
  2. Exit 28 turn right onto ramp towards CT-68 Union City/Prospect
  3. At the end of the ramp bear right (south) onto North Main Street
  4. At the traffic light turn left (east) onto City Hill Street (going up hill)
  5. School is on the right (.9 miles)

Directions from Route 8 South

  1. Exit 28, turn right onto ramp towards CT 68/Union City/Prospect
  2. Turn right (East) onto City Hill Street (going up hill)
  3. School is on the right (.9 miles)

Directions from Route 8 North

  1. Exit 28, at light, turn slight right up City Hill Street
  2. School is on the right (.9 miles)

City Hill Today

CHMS boy running track
CHMS boy diving
CHMS boy shooting a basket at basketball game
CHMS students singing in choir concert
CHMS girl hitting a softball during softball game
Three CHMS girls singing at cultural heritage fair

Historic Images

People cutting ribbon during opening of City Hill Middle School in 1972

Officials cut the ribbon during opening of City Hill Middle School in 1972.

Historic image of City Hill Middle School from the 1970s

Historic image of City Hill Middle School from the 1970s.

black and white photo of CHMS in 1972
plaque with original building committee seal of approval
CHMS newsletters from various decades
city hill middle school building 1972
Table display with stars highlighted CHMS alumnae students and faculty