Week of September 8-11, 2026

Hello WHS Families,

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our school community. We are excited for another great week at WHS!

Warmly,
Pamela Cavanagh
Principal

Hispanic Heritage Month is beginning soon! This week, we will show a promotional video which will give students an opportunity to see what we did last year and learn about the different ways they can participate in this year’s celebration.

School Picture Day for Grades 9-11:  September 21

College and Career Readiness
From Tanya Fleeting, our College and Career Readiness Coordinator:

We are off to a great start this school year, with many exciting opportunities for our students to explore colleges, career pathways, and post-secondary options. Please see our upcoming college and career visits and campus tours below.

10/8 Central Connecticut State University Campus Tour – ECMC students and others   
10/16 UConn Representative Visit - 9:00-9:50
10/19 Coast Guard Visit - Lunch Waves
10/22 SNAP Employment and Training Representative Visit - 9:54–10:40 
10/28 Central Connecticut State University Representative Visit 9:50–10:40 
11/2 Quinnipiac University Representative Visit - 9:00–9:50 
11/15 University of Saint Joseph Campus Tour – ECMC students and others 
11/16 University of New Haven Representative Visit    9:00–9:50 
12/1 Johnson & Wales University Representative Visit 9:00–9:50 

Please encourage interested students to take advantage of these valuable opportunities to learn more about their options after high school. I look forward to continuing to provide experiences that help our students plan for a successful future!

Stay Tuned: Upcoming Visits
Eastern Connecticut State University Representative Visit
Eastern Connecticut State University Campus Tour
CT State Community College Representative Visit

Dates and times for these opportunities will be shared once they are confirmed.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut: Will have a table in the cafeteria at our Block Party where students can sign up to participate this year.

WPS 60 Day Attendance Challenge for Staff and Students: Setting a Strong Foundation

Our district has launched a 60 day attendance challenge for students and staff. Our goal is to establish positive habits, build meaningful relationships, and strengthen our school community.  Together, let's build a strong foundation for a successful school year!

Summer Mailing Forms: Students should return the completed forms to their period 1 teachers.
The Dog Bowl will be open period 5. Staff and students can see what is for sale and the cost: 

WHS School Store

Students may ask for a pass if they would like to make a purchase.

WHS Calendar through Marking Period 1

                             Link to district calendar: WPS Calendar 2026-2027

9/15 - Block Party 5:30-7:00 pm
9/21 - Grade 9-11 School Picture Day
9/23 - Early Dismissal for PD
9/30 - Progress Reports Due
10/9 - Staff Development Day-No School
10/12 - No School-Indigenous Peoples’ Day
10/15 and 10/16 - Early Dismissal Days for Student-Led Conferences
Thursday 12-2 pm and 5-7 pm & Friday 12-2 pm
11/2 - Staff Development Day-No School
11/3 - Marking Period 1 Ends