Week of September 21-25, 202

Hello WHS Families,

On Tuesday, we will welcome Colin Tiernan and Matt Caron, two reporters from CT Insider, who will be visiting our school and classrooms beginning at 7:20 a.m. and throughout the day. CT Insider reporters are visiting schools across Connecticut on Tuesday to learn about and report on what schools are like in 2026. They will be spending time in classrooms, talking with staff and students, and getting a firsthand look at a typical school day.

Wednesday is an early dismissal day for staff professional development. High school students will be dismissed at 11:20 am.

We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at WHS! Here are the activities we have planned:

Morning Announcements: September 15 – October 15
Spirit Week: September 14 – September 18
Latin Music: Played at the beginning and end of the school day in the main entrance, September 15 – October 15
Soccer Bingo: “Bingo Soccer Edition” during the morning announcements throughout the celebration
Contest: “Design the Unity Ball or Jersey”
Classroom Door Decoration: Create a flag representing a Hispanic or Latino country
“Our Stories, Our Voices” Gathering: Student stories and poems shared during Parent Conferences
Friday Lunch Activities: DJ, Lotería, and Photo Booth
After-School Craft Activity: Makerspace
Closing Assembly: October 30 to celebrate the conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month

Wishing you a great week ahead!

Warmly,
Pamela Cavanagh
Principal

College and Career Readiness
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 
11/4 Southern Ct State University will visit 9:50-10:40
11/16 University of New Haven Representative Visit    9:00–9:50 
12/1 Johnson & Wales University Representative Visit 9:00–9:50
12/2 University of Saint Josephs 9:50-10:40
12/8 CT community college 9:50-10:40

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

9/23 - 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