The Aquaculture Center serves a community of diverse students from a broad range of social, economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds who bring to the school a variety of skills, talents and learning styles. We offer students from school systems in the greater Bridgeport region the opportunity to enhance the traditional academic high school curriculum with a specialized emphasis on science and technology instruction as related to the development of aquaculture in the State of Connecticut.

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Congratulations  Aqua Alum,
Dr. Dionna Williams

We are so proud to highlight Dr. Dionna Williams, an Aqua alum whose newest published article showcases both her groundbreaking HIV research and the powerful story of how her scientific journey.

Dr. Williams is more than a nationally recognized scientist, she is one of our own!

Her path from Aqua student to Associate Professor at Emory University, where she leads research in HIV neuropathogenesis, neuroimmune signaling, and health disparities, shows today’s Aqua students just how far their curiosity and hard work can carry them.

Please join us in congratulating Aqua alum Dr. Dionna Williams on her newest published article and for continuing to inspire students, families, and educators across our community.

Her story proves that when young people are given the tools, encouragement, and real-world science opportunities they deserve, they can change the world.

Click here to read her article!

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Aqua Cup 2026!

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2026 Outstanding Teacher Award

Mrs. Holly Turner-Moore - 2026

This award is presented to Holly Turner-Moore in acknowledgment of her contributions both within the classroom and the broader learning community. Holly is widely regarded as impactful due to her dedication to teaching and her involvement along the coastline. With 20 years of service in the Bridgeport Public School District, she has consistently enriched the educational experiences of her students. A Science teacher at Aquaculture School, Holly offers students unique, once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunities.

Innovative, intentional and authentic are just a few words used to describe Holly. Her teaching style allows students to participate in realistic scientific investigations within her courses. Through the Unified Water Study—a partnership with Save the Sound—students gain valuable insight into both their environment and themselves.

Holly’s work with students extends from the classroom to the coastline. By engaging in research that aims to improve quality of life, her students accomplish extraordinary feats during their learning journey. The community is fortunate to have Holly leading these initiatives.

Congratulations to Holly Turner-Moore for being selected as a recipient of the BPEF’s 2025–2026 Outstanding Teacher Award.

Margaret and Theodore Beard Excellence in Teaching Award recipients

Mrs. Raisa Mathew-2025

 

Mrs. Carla Ebmeyer-2024

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Aqua Spiritwear

 Please place your Aqua Spiritwear orders using this  link.

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Radon Testing

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Angie's Seafood market at Aqua

On regular days, please email angiesaqua@bridgeportedu.net your order before 8 AM on Thursdays to guarantee you have the product you desire ready when you arrive.  
 

When : 3- 6pm
Where: Seafood Science classroom at Aquaculture
email: angiesaqua@bridgeportedu.net 

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PowerSchool

Directions on setting up a Parent PowerSchool account will be sent home with the student at the beginning of the school year. If you need further assistance, please reach out to the main office at 203-275-2926. Here's the link to PowerSchool. Alternatively, you can also download the PowerSchool app(district code: WGGZ) to stay up-to-date on your child's progress.