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Weekly Update for WHS - 6/18/26
Greetings, Westbrook High School Community,

As we close another successful year at Westbrook High School, I would like to congratulate our students and families on a year of growth, achievement, and perseverance.

Over the past several weeks, we have celebrated our students through the Underclassmen Awards Ceremony, Senior Awards Ceremony, and Graduation. These events highlighted the many ways our students excel, not only through academic achievement, but also through growth, leadership, service, creativity, resilience, and the qualities reflected in our Portrait of a Graduate. We recognized students who have reached remarkable milestones and others whose determination and steady progress deserve equal celebration.

As a community, we all play a role in shaping the future of Westbrook's young people. As parents, family members, neighbors, coaches, mentors, employers, and friends, I let us commit to challenging and supporting our students. Encourage them to be passionately curious. Urge them to ask questions, seek understanding, and explore new ideas. Help them discover what matters most to them and pursue it with enthusiasm and purpose. When obstacles arise, remind them that success often belongs to those who demonstrate persistence and resilience. Finally, encourage them to reflect honestly on both their strengths and shortcomings, using self-awareness as a tool for growth and continuous improvement. I gave similar advice to our seniors at graduation, but all of our students need reminders from their village about this.

To the families of Westbrook High School, thank you for your partnership, support, and trust throughout the school year. The accomplishments we celebrated this spring belong not only to our students, but also to the parents, guardians, family members, and caring adults who encouraged them, challenged them, and stood beside them along the way. Together, we have helped shape young people who are prepared to contribute to their communities and pursue meaningful futures. On behalf of the faculty and staff of Westbrook High School, thank you for the opportunity to work with your children.

The Weeks Ahead

Date

Event

June 19 - August 26

Summer Vacation!

August 27

First Day of the 2026 - 2027 School Year

Athletics

With spring sports now complete, the Westbrook Athletic Department has shifted its focus to planning for the 2026-2027 school year. We would like to thank our student-athletes, coaches, families, athletic trainer, officials, volunteers, and supporters for another successful year of Westbrook Athletics. Your dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment helped create countless opportunities for our students to learn, compete, and grow.

Preparations for the fall season are already underway, and Fall Athletic Registration will open next week. Families should watch for additional information regarding registration, important dates, and preseason requirements.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer, and we look forward to welcoming our student-athletes back for another exciting year of Westbrook Athletics. Go Knights!

Final Call- Spring Sports Photos Still Available

Spring sports photos are ready for viewing and ordering! Families who signed up using the QR code provided on picture day should have already received an email with the access link.

If you have not signed up yet, please use the QR code or website provided on your athlete’s form. Signing up is required in order to access the photos.

If you need your athlete’s access code, please contact Caitlin Eichler at ceichler@westbrookctschools.org.

We hope you enjoy the fantastic photos of our spring sports teams!

College Showcase Opportunities for Student-Athletes

Please see the information below regarding two exciting upcoming CIAC showcase opportunities for student-athletes interested in pursuing athletics at the collegiate level.

Field Hockey Showcase
The inaugural CIAC Field Hockey Showcase will take place on June 25 at Wethersfield High School and is open to all high school field hockey student-athletes interested in playing at the college level, regardless of age or grade.

More than 20 college programs have already committed to attend, with additional programs expected.

More information and registration:

https://casci.ac/12930

Baseball Showcase
The inaugural CAS-CIAC Baseball Showcase will be held on July 1 at New Britain Stadium and is open to all high school baseball student-athletes interested in continuing their careers at the collegiate level.

Fifteen college programs have already committed to attend, including UConn, Sacred Heart, Assumption, and more.

More information and registration:

https://casci.ac/12955

These are outstanding opportunities for student-athletes to showcase their skills, connect with college coaches, and gain valuable exposure at the next level.

Important Links

Today's WHS Athletic Games

Westbrook High School Athletics Website

CAS-CIAC Website

Shoreline Conference Website

Alternate Transportation Form

Following a Team on ArbiterLive

Contact Information

Caitlin Eichler
PK–12 Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health
ceichler@westbrookctschools.org
860-399-7099

Emily Gorki
Athletic Trainer
egorki@westbrookctschools.org
860-399-7099

Thank you for your continued support of Westbrook Public Schools as we aim to deliver an exceptional education that empowers every student to explore their passion and purpose. I wish your family a safe, restful and enjoyable summer.

Sincerely,

Matt Talmadge

WHS/WMS Principal
Westbrook High School

Weekly Update for WHS - 5/22/26

Greetings, Westbrook High School Community,

Please see the following updates for WHS.

Advanced Placement Testing Update

Over the past two weeks, our students have been completing their Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, bringing an exciting season of academic achievement to a close. AP is a rigorous college-level program offered in high school; students who earn a passing score of 3, 4, or 5 on a 5-point scale may be eligible to receive college credit or advanced placement at participating colleges and universities (potentially saving families significant time and tuition costs). This year, our school offered 16 opportunities to earn AP credit, and our students rose to the challenge. More than 70 students participated; they completed 117 assessments and submitted 4 AP art portfolios. We are incredibly proud of the dedication and hard work our students demonstrated throughout these courses and on their exams. Students and families can expect to receive their 2026 AP scores in mid-July, when the College Board releases results online through the student's College Board account at collegeboard.org. We look forward to celebrating our students' results and wish them all the best as scores are released!

School Climate Surveys

Last Friday, families received links to our district’s school climate surveys. Students in grades 3–12, staff, and families are asked to participate in the Comprehensive School Climate Inventory (CSCI), developed by the National School Climate Center (NSCC). The survey measures perceptions of school climate, safety, relationships, environment, and communication across 14 dimensions and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Your feedback is important to us and will help to inform school improvement work more effectively as we develop plans for the future. All responses are anonymous- there are no names or personal information associated with completed surveys. Survey links are shared below. Note: If you have children in multiple schools, please complete one survey per school.

Daisy Ingraham Elementary School

Westbrook Middle School

Westbrook High School

Once the school survey link has been selected, you will have the option of choosing one of the following languages: English, Spanish, or Portuguese. The survey links are now open and will remain open until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026. Thank you in advance for your time and input.

Cafeteria Balance Reminder

As we approach the end of the school year, we kindly ask all families to take a moment to review and settle any outstanding cafeteria balances prior to our last day of school on June 18th. Our Director of Food Services, Mrs. Anne Trotta, has been diligently reaching out to families with remaining balances, and we are grateful to those who have already responded. If you have received a communication from Mrs. Trotta regarding an unpaid balance, we ask that you please make arrangements to resolve it as soon as possible. You may contact Mrs. Trotta directly at atrotta@westbrookctschools.org with any questions or to make payment arrangements. Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support.

PTSO & Project Graduation

June 7: Baccalaureate @ 2 PM at St. Mark's Church (for seniors and their families)

The Weeks Ahead (Note: Subject to change)

Date	Event
May 25	Memorial Day - No School - Parade 10 AM
June 3	Music Booster Meeting 6:30 PM - WHS
June 9	Underclass Student Awards Night
June 10	Senior Awards & Scholarships Night
June 12	Senior Breakfast @ The Elks
June 12	Graduation
June 17	Early Dismissal Day
June 18	Last Day of School - Early Dismissal

Athletics

The regular season is quickly wrapping up, and postseason competition is right around the corner for our spring athletic teams! We would like to wish all of our athletes and coaches the very best as Shoreline Conference and postseason play begins.

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 23, our Valley/Westbrook Baseball team will host #6 Hale-Ray in the Shoreline Conference Quarterfinals at Valley Regional High School. Best of luck to our athletes and coaches as they compete for a spot in the semifinals!

On Tuesday, our Boys and Girls Tennis teams will compete in the Shoreline Conference Championships at various locations throughout the conference. We also wish our Outdoor Track & Field athletes the best of luck as they compete in the Shoreline Conference Championship Meet at Coginchaug Regional High School.

Following conference competition, teams will continue preparing for CIAC State Tournament play. We are incredibly proud of the dedication, effort, and sportsmanship our student-athletes have demonstrated throughout the spring season and look forward to cheering them on in the weeks ahead.

We also want to recognize our Athletic Leadership Council for doing an outstanding job running our third pep rally of the school year this past Tuesday. The energy and school spirit in the gym were incredible! It was wonderful to see so many students participating in organized games, cheering on their classmates, and celebrating being part of the Westbrook community together.

Let’s Go Knights!

End of Season Spring Sports Celebration Dates

We are excited to celebrate our WHS Spring Sports teams and recognize our student-athletes for their dedication, growth, teamwork, and accomplishments throughout the season. All celebrations will take place in the WHS Library.

Wednesday, June 3
- OSW Softball – 5:00 PM
- Outdoor Track & Field – 6:30 PM
Thursday, June 4
- Girls Tennis – 5:00 PM
- Boys Tennis – 6:30 PM

Desserts, including gluten-free options, will be served. If you or a family member have additional dietary needs, please contact Caitlin Eichler at ceichler@westbrookctschools.org.

We look forward to celebrating our athletes and their successful spring seasons with family, friends, and coaches!

College Showcase Opportunities for Student-Athletes

Please see the information below regarding two exciting upcoming CIAC showcase opportunities for student-athletes interested in pursuing athletics at the collegiate level.

Field Hockey Showcase
The inaugural CIAC Field Hockey Showcase will take place on June 25 at Wethersfield High School and is open to all high school field hockey student-athletes interested in playing at the college level, regardless of age or grade.

More than 20 college programs have already committed to attend, with additional programs expected.

More information and registration:

https://casci.ac/12930

Baseball Showcase
The inaugural CAS-CIAC Baseball Showcase will be held on July 1 at New Britain Stadium and is open to all high school baseball student-athletes interested in continuing their careers at the collegiate level.

Fifteen college programs have already committed to attend, including UConn, Sacred Heart, Assumption, and more.

More information and registration:

https://casci.ac/12955

These are outstanding opportunities for student-athletes to showcase their skills, connect with college coaches, and gain valuable exposure at the next level.

Spring Sports Photos Now Available

Spring sports photos are now ready for viewing and ordering! Families who signed up using the QR code provided on picture day should have already received an email with the access link.

If you have not signed up yet, please use the QR code or website provided on your athlete’s form. Signing up is required in order to access the photos.

If you need your athlete’s access code, please contact Caitlin Eichler at ceichler@westbrookctschools.org.

We hope you enjoy the fantastic photos of our spring sports teams!

MSW Football Player & Parent/Guardian Meeting
Students interested in playing football next season are invited to attend an informational meeting with the Morgan/Saybrook/Westbrook (MSW) Football program. This is a great opportunity to meet the coaching staff and learn more about summer expectations and the upcoming 2026 season.

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 6:00–6:30 PM
Location: Morgan School Cafeteria

All prospective players and their families are encouraged to attend.

Westbrook Spring Athletic Stores Closing in One Week

We are excited to share that our Spring Athletic Stores are now open and will remain available through May 29th.

The Westbrook Sideline Store offers a wide variety of general Westbrook apparel that is not sport-specific. Orders from the Sideline Store are processed quickly, with items typically shipping within a few days and delivered directly to your home.

Westbrook Sideline Store:
Store Link

In addition, sport-specific team stores are available for a limited time. These items will also be shipped directly to your home within days of placing your order. Please note that all team stores will close on May 29th, and ordering windows will not be extended.

Middle School Stores:
Softball: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBMSSB26
Baseball: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBMSBB26
Track & Field: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBMSTRK26
Unified Sports: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBUNIFIED

High School Stores:
Boys Tennis: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBHSBTN26
Girls Tennis: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBHSGT26
Track & Field: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBHSTRK26
OSW Softball: https://bit.ly/47Yn5vZ
Unified Sports: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBUNIFIED

These stores are a great opportunity to show your Westbrook pride and support our athletic programs!

WHS Spring Sports Game Schedules (subject to change—please check regularly)

Baseball Schedule
Softball Schedule
Boys Tennis Schedule
Girls Tennis Schedule
Outdoor Track and Field Schedule (same for girls and boys)

Important Links

Contact Information

Caitlin Eichler
PK–12 Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health
ceichler@westbrookctschools.org
860-399-7099

Emily Gorki
Athletic Trainer
egorki@westbrookctschools.org
860-399-7099

Thank you for your continued support of Westbrook Public Schools as we aim to deliver an exceptional education that empowers every student to explore their passion and purpose.

Sincerely,

Matt Talmadge

WHS/WMS Principal

Westbrook High School

Where We Are & What's Next - AI in Our Schools and Community

Westbrook Public Schools and Westbrook Board of Education invite you to attend a presentation about AI (artificial intelligence), and how this technlogy impacts how we live, learn, and work together. Matt Mervis, National AI in Education expert and host of the award-winning ChatEDU podcast, will discuss what parents and community members should know about the current state of AI and what's on deck for the future. Please join us on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Westbrook High School auditorium for this informative session.
- BOE AI Presentation 2026 V2.pdf
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Shoreline Arts Alliance Partners with Schools From Local Area

Shoreline Arts Alliance Partners with Schools From Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook to Host the First Annual Shoreline Arts Alliance Unified Arts Showcase

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., Shoreline Arts Alliance will host the first annual Shoreline Arts Alliance Unified Arts Showcase at Flat Rock Gallery in Westbrook, Connecticut. This formal gallery event is the celebration of a year-long partnership with area schools to create the first Shoreline Arts Alliance Unified Arts Showcase in the State of Connecticut. Students from Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook have been creating works of art through Unified Arts classes and afterschool clubs throughout the 2025-2026 school year. Once a month, students and staff from all three school districts have met to work collaboratively on art projects, to strengthen community connections and friendships, and to develop their passion and skills as young artists. Each school has created a town-shaped puzzle piece of art that will be displayed together at the showcase, highlighting the community and regional friendship of these three school districts. This will serve as a state-wide model that will grow into a larger map as the puzzle pieces of more towns are connected in the coming years. In the years ahead, this event will continue to grow to include school districts throughout the State of Connecticut.

Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook have a long history of working closely together in the well established CAS-CIAC Unified Sports Program- bringing students with and without special needs together across the State of Connecticut to compete in athletic events and to strengthen community commitment to belonging and inclusion for all students. This year, school staff from these three towns met with Shoreline Arts Alliance Director, Eric Dillner, to collaborate on the idea to expand these regional opportunities beyond just athletics and to create a showcase and formal gallery art show to support young aspiring artists. Mr. Dillner shared his thoughts about the expanded partnership for a Unified Arts collaborative: “I’m excited to launch this initiative, highlighting Shoreline Arts Alliance’s mission to build inclusive, supportive arts communities—proving the arts can transform lives and are for everyone.” Since 1980, Shoreline Arts Alliance has been enriching the state of Connecticut and serving 24 shoreline towns as a Designated Regional State Arts Organization of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. These communities encourage, empower, and develop talented artists—transforming their lives in the process.

Dr. Kristina Martineau, Westbrook Superintendent of Schools, shared her excitement about the new program: “Our teachers in all three school districts have worked hard to create an amazing experience for our students to grow as artists together and as individuals. Our dedicated educators have spent countless hours of their time planning and leading regional events and school based activities throughout the year to teach our students how to grow as artists. And the kids have had so much fun together through it all. It has been an incredible experience and the art work our students have created this year is truly an inspiration. I am most excited to see the town inspired puzzle pieces that will be unveiled at the gallery opening event in May. I am grateful for the partnership with Shoreline Arts Alliance to support this vision of a regional unified arts model and for organizing and hosting what will be a memorable, impactful, and inspiring showcase of young artists from Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook.”

Old Saybrook Public Schools Director of Student Services Sarah Smalley shared her thoughts about the strong regional partnership and the importance of continuing to strengthen opportunities for all students: “Collaborative opportunities for our students across our districts allow for the expansion of social networks organically. The ability to connect in art and community is a one of a kind experience and Old Saybrook is lucky to have neighboring districts work together to provide these occasions. Adding this event to an already rich catalog of Unified opportunities helps further our collective missions of meaningful inclusion and experiences.”
- Westbrook Press Release- Shoreline Unified Arts Showcase.pdf
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2026 Westbrook High School Hall of Fame Nominations Are Open!

Nominations and applications are now open for the Westbrook Hall of Fame Award. Westbrook Public Schools is looking to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates as a model for our current and future students. We are proud of our graduates and look forward to sharing and honoring their accomplishments with our community as well as with our graduating Class of 2026 as they consider their own future after graduation and how they will contribute to their profession and community.

Please consider nominating a Westbrook High School alumnus who has excelled in their career, vocation, business, community service, sport, performing arts, or other interests that would serve as a model for our students to aspire to on their own journeys in the future after high school graduation.

Anyone may nominate a Westbrook High School graduate who has graduated at least ten years prior to the nomination. All nominations will be reviewed by the Westbrook High School Knights Hall of Fame Committee. One alumnus will be selected each year and will be publicly recognized at the graduation ceremony at Westbrook High School on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Nominations may be made in one of the following ways:

1. Email Dr. Kristina J. Martineau, Superintendent of Schools, at kmartineau@westbrookctschools.org with the following information: name of candidate, year of graduation, candidate’s contact information, your name and contact information, and the reason why you believe this candidate should be recognized as an alumnus who has excelled in career, vocation, business, community service, sport, performing arts, etc.

2. Complete the online application form that can be found here.

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