Mrs. Britchi wins UConn ECE Teaching Award

Congratulations to Alina Britchi, Westbrook High School Science Teacher, who was one of four recipients to receive the UConn Early College Experience Instructor Award for Excellence in Course Instruction at a reception hosted by UConn on April 26, 2019. Mrs. Britchi was recognized for her enthusiasm in finding new and exciting ways to teach physics using real life situations and experiences, leading by example, and her involvement with students. Under Mrs. Britchi’s leadership, the Westbrook High School Physics Team won the 8th Annual UConn ECE Cardboard Boat Race at Avery Point in Groton, and competed in the Northeast Regional Science Bowl hosted by UConn’s School of Engineering in which students designed, constructed, and raced a galvanic cell car, and won first place the 3D printing design competition. We are proud of you Mrs. Britchi, and appreciate all you do!

Student and Staff Achievements

  • Students in a control booth

    Students recently attended a "College Experience Day" and were able to visit the video production booth.

  • Concert Band Performing

    Great job by the WHS Concert Band and the WMS 8th Grade Band on their collaborative performance on Wednesday, March 13 - bravo to all! 

  • Student Choral Group
  • Chorus singers

    Chorus student Linda Nelson auditioned and was selected to perform in the Treble Choir at the CMEA Southern Region Music Festival.  Linda sang on January 12th and had an outstanding performance!

  • Superintendent Award Recipients

    Each year, two high school students are recognized by the Superintendents’ organization, CAPSS, for leadership, scholarship, and community service.  The two deserving high school students are Katelyn Wallace and Finian McGannon.  These students were recognized on November 26th at a luncheon at the Saybrook Point Inn.

  • Students standing next to teen leadership poster

    Westbrook High Teen Leadership/School Climate Students presented at the National Education Association New England Aspiring Educators' Conference on Sunday, October 21st at the Heritage Hotel in Southbury, CT. 

  • The 9th grade attended Camp Hazen for a team building and leadership skills training program.

    The 9th grade attended Camp Hazen for a team building and leadership skills training program.  

  • Science Club

    The Science Club shows off their cardboard boat for the UConn Cardboard Boat competition.

Core Values, Beliefs, and Learning Expectations

Core Values

Westbrook High School is committed to educating all students to achieve their unique potential as 21-st century learners. Faculty and staff value collaboration and reflection in order to provide instruction that engages all students in an equitable learning environment.

Beliefs

Westbrook High School believes that students learn best when they are actively engaged in their learning experiences and encouraged by a safe, supportive school climate that nurtures social connections, emotional well-being, academic skills, and personal integrity.

Learning Expectations

Students will meet expectations by:

Academic

  1. Reading a wide variety of texts effectively
  2. Writing effectively for a variety of purposes
  3. Presenting ideas accurately with the support of engaging media
  4. Thinking critically to solve problems and reach well-reasoned judgments
  5. Working responsibly and collaboratively

Social

  1. Developing a spirit of belonging

Civic

  1. Contributing to a positive school climate by actively participating in the school community and respecting others

Recent News from Westbrook High School

  • Health and Safety Tip

    Dear Westbrook Families:

    A very recent sighting of a small bat in the lower parking lot of Daisy Ingraham reminds us that there are simple steps to follow to be safe when any small or large animals or birds are found to be out of their habitat, sick or infirmed.  The first step is never to approach or touch any unfamiliar animal or bird and to report its presence to the authorities. While we have had no reports of any children or parents touching the bat in the parking lot, the potential for any safety concerns prompts us to share the information that our medical professionals would advise.  For more information regarding keeping yourself or your children safe when in the vicinity of any unfamiliar animals during the day or at night, please click on the link recommended by our medical professionals .  Thank you.

    https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/index.html  

     

    Patricia A. Ciccone

    Superintendent

    860-399-6432

    Westbrook Public Schools

  • Performing Arts Trip to New York City

    This past weekend, 49 WHS performing arts students traveled to New York City for three days of arts and culture. Among the highlights were an organ demonstration at St. John the Divine Cathedral, Mozart's Requiem performed by the NY Philharmonic at Lincoln Center, the 9/11 Museum and Freedom Tower Observatory, "Dear Evan Hansen" on Broadway, and a backstage tour of Radio City Music Hall.  View the photo gallery at https://whs.westbrookctschools.org/2019_music_trip?fbclid=IwAR1_Wm4-lSWUC3-iv47lQRdJ-_wezz8tRtlw-QSgCD1A1b6Wu8bLR_0bneI.

    Students on stage

    Westbrook High School

  • 2019-2020 Calendar

    The 2019-2020 School Year Calendar has been published.  It is available at https://www.westbrookctschools.org/20192020_school_year_calendar or by clicking the "2019-2020 School Year Calendar" link in the calendar menu on the district website.

    Daily Planner

    Westbrook Public Schools

  • March Parent Conferences - School Appointments Portal Now Open

    The School Appointments portal is now open to schedule parent conferences with your child's teachers.  The conferences are in ten minute increments and run from 1:00 - 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2019.   If you are unavailable to attend, please feel free to call or e-mail your child's teachers to make alternate arrangements.  Attached are directions to assist you in maneuvering the portal.  

    Westbrook High School

  • Science Bowl Success!

    Westbrook High School students recently competed in the Northeast Regional Science Bowl hosted by the University of Connecticut's School of Engineering.  The 3-D printing design competition was won by Jackie Grace and Ian Whitehouse.  What an accomplishment!  Students also designed, constructed, and raced a galvanic cell car.

    Winners of 3d printing contest

    Students working at science fair

     

    Westbrook High School

Upcoming Events

  • HS Room 226

    Athletic Boosters Meeting

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Tara Winch, Principal

 twinch@westbrookctschools.org 860-399-6214

twinch@westbrookctschools.org

(860) 399-6214 

Principal's Acknowledgments

Congratulations Katie Wallace!
  

2019 American Legion Regional Oratorical Competition Runner up

It is an honor to recognize Katie Wallace for her outstanding academic achievement and performance in the American Legion Oratorical Regional Competition. Katie has represented Westbrook High School for the past three years.

Congratulations Colin Sutherland!
    

Rotary Student of the Month for Science

Congratulations Alyssa Sirisoukh!  

    

Rotary Student of the Month for Social Studies

Congratulations Finn McGannon 

  

Rotary Student of the Month for Math

NEASC Accredidation Information

In October, Westbrook High School renewed its New England Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation.  Read the newspaper article written about the visit, as well as NEASC's final report, both available below.

WHS School Climate Survey Results