Friday Parent Updates

Dear WHS Families,

I hope everyone is staying warm and dry.  Spring is out there somewhere! Wishing everyone a joyful Spring Break. We will return to school on Monday, April 21st it is an A Day at the high school.

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshot:

      

Important Dates and Activities:

• Saturday, April 12th-Passover
• Monday, April 14th-Friday, April 18th Spring Break/No School
• Sunday, April 20th-Easter
• Tuesday, April 22nd-Earth Day
• Thursday, April 24th-Sophomore Field Trip to the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce  Career Expo at Wesleyan University
• Saturday, April 26th- Tang Soo Do Tournament -All day
• Saturday, April 26th-Sping Fling Dance @ OSHS Cafeteria from 7 PM-10 PM All WHS students are invited.
• Monday, April 28th-CIAC Unified Sports Banquet @ the Aquaturf
• Monday, May 5th-Friday, May 9th/ Monday, May 12th-Friday, May 16th-AP Testing dates
• Tuesday, May 13th-Board of Education Meeting @ 6 PM in the WHS Library
• Thursday, May 15th-WHS Band/ Chorus Concert @ 7:30 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium

Junior/ Senior Class Prom Fundraiser: Still open through Spring Break to Friday, May 18th!

My best,

Tara

Dear WHS Families,

It is hard to believe that we are already in the 4th Quarter! Spring sports are underway, Juniors are preparing for the In-School SAT,  Seniors are finishing the Scholarship application process,  and AP students are preparing for their AP exams that are fast approaching in May. School Counselors are visiting classrooms for Naviance lessons, finalizing schedules, and scheduling Junior planning meetings. For more information, please read the School Counseling Newsletter (emailed 3/26).

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshot

Career Pathways Connection

The Westbrook HS crew rides again--this time to the Ready CT Manufacturing Careers Roadshow '25.  Students learned about cool things made in Connecticut and about the variety of manufacturing careers to which they can aspire.  There was even a scavenger hunt with cool prizes.  

Career Fair Opportunity for Sophomores

On Thursday, April 24, sophomores are invited to attend the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce Career Expo at Wesleyan University.  Over 100 professionals from every career pathway will be on hand to explain what they do for a living, discuss college and training needed to secure the job, as well as job outlooks for the future.  Many of WHS business/industry partners will be on hand for the career expo. The bus will leave the school at 9 a.m. and return around 12:15 p.m.  Students will receive a permission form on Monday, April 7 which are due back in the counseling office on Friday, April 11.  

 Teen Leadership students visited Ms. Reynold's 2nd Grade class to present on Empathy and Kindness which is a reinforcement of their Second Step Curriculum. A classroom presentation took place along with some interactive activities and the day culminated with life-size posters reinforcing the kind acts that the students perform and see on a day to day basis. 

Anatomy and Physiology students create a 3D replica of the heart as part of the Cardiovascular Unit.

Student Activities:

CAS Art Awards at the AquaTurf 

Shoreline Arts Alliance: Future Choices Arts Awards

Student Entries

Teacher Entries

OSHS is hosting a Spring Dance. WHS is invited! See Ms. Gallagher for details.

Earth Day Contest

Important Dates and Activities:

• Friday, April 4th- End of Quarter 4
• Saturday, April 5th-Saturday SAT Prep Workshop at WHS at 9 AM
• Monday, April 7th-Beginning of Quarter 4
• Monday, April 7th-FCCLA/RedCross Blood Drive in the WHS Gym
• Tuesday, April 8th-In-school SAT @ 8 AM
• Tuesday, April 8th-Board of Education Meeting in the WHS Library at 6 PM
• Monday, April 14th-Friday, April 18th Spring Break/No School
• Sunday, April 20th-Easter
• Tuesday, April 22nd-Earth Day
• Thursday, April 24th-Sophomore Field Trip to the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce  Career Expo at Wesleyan University
• Saturday, April 26th- Tang Soo Do Tournament -All day
• Saturday, April 26th-Sping Fling Dance @ OSHS Cafeteria from 7 PM-10 PM All WHS students are invited.

Junior/ Senior Class Prom Fundraiser:

Westbrook High School Athletic Department Updates

Spring Sports Games and Matches Begin This Saturday!

After two weeks of intense practices and scrimmages, our teams are gearing up for their first games and matches, which will take place this Saturday. Athletes have been working tirelessly to prepare, and we're excited to see them compete.

Spring Sports Game Schedule Links: Schedules are subject to change, so be sure to check regularly for the most up-to-date information. You can access the current game schedules via the links below:

• Softball
• Baseball
• Girls Tennis
• Boys Tennis
• Outdoor Track and Field (boys and girls – same schedule)

Important Links:

• Alternate Transportation Form 
• Westbrook High School Athletics Website 
• Today's Athletic Events 
• Following a Team on ArbiterLive

Contact Information:
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to:
Caitlin Eichler
PK-12 Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health
Email: ceichler@westbrookctschools.org
Phone: 860-399-7099

Elizabeth Saunders
Athletic Trainer
Email: esaunders@westbrookctschools.org
Phone: 860-399-6214

Let’s continue to show our support for the Knights and make the most of the spring season!

Go Knights!

April Trivia and Fun Facts

• April's birthstone is the diamond.
• April's flowers are the sweet pea and the daisy.
• April is named for the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.
•  April comes from  Aprilis which means to open.
• April is Humor Month, so laugh it up!
• April's zodiac signs are Aries (March 21 – April 19) and Taurus (April 20-May 20). 
• April showers bring May flowers.

Historical Moments in April

• America’s first astronauts were announced by NASA on April 9, 1959.
• The first Webster Dictionary was copyrighted by Noah Webster on April 14, 1828.
• The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912.
• The Revolutionary War in America began on April 19, 1775.
• The United States Library of Congress was established on April 24, 1800.
• Our first President George Washington was inaugurated on April 30, 1789.

Have a wonderful weekend! 

My best,

Tara Winch

Dear WHS Families,

Thank you to all the families, faculty, students, and community members who participated in making The Daisy Dash and Light On Westbrook a huge success. Your support of our school community and its students is greatly appreciated.

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshots:

Bake Shop students competed in a Brownie Challenge project, culminating in this week's final presentation. These are just a few of the beautiful presentations of brownies and ice cream, made with our new Ninja Creami machine. 

Bakeshop students created magical cookie figures and empanadas.

Career Pathways Connection:

On Monday, March 24, Westbrook Juniors interested in careers in health sciences attended the Shoreline Clinic Career Expo where they learned about careers in biomedical technology, radiology, emergency medicine, emergency response, physician's assistants, nursing, and laboratory technology.  Students learned about the careers, education requirements, and salaries and participated in some hands-on activities such as learning how to suture wounds on pigs' feet with a physician's assistant and intubation with paramedics.  They were even able to climb aboard an ambulance to examine the "office" of emergency responders.  

 

            

Student Activities:

WHS Varsity and JV Math Team Banquet

 Light On Westbrook Photo Winners from WHS

SADD Fun Night

WPS Inter District Unified Sports Day

Teachers enjoy popcorn from David's Pop Shop

OSHS is hosting a Spring Dance. WHS is invited! See Ms. Gallagher for details.

Important Dates and Activities:

• Saturday, March 29th-Shoreline Art Alliance Awards @ the Westbrook Outlet Mall from 9 AM to noon
• Tuesday, April 1st-April Fools' Day
• Tuesday, April 1st-CAS Arts Awards Banquet at the Aqua Turf
• Thursday, April 3rd-In school SAT Prep Workshop for Juniors
• Friday, April 4th-End of Quarter 3
• Saturday, April 5th-Saturday SAT Prep Workshop at WHS at 9 AM
• Monday, April 7th - Beginning of Quarter 4
• Monday, April 7th-FCCLA/RedCross Blood Drive in the WHS Gym
• Tuesday, April 8th-In-school SAT @ 8 AM
• Tuesday, April 8th-Board of Education Meeting in the WHS Library at 6 PM
• Monday, April 14th-Friday, April 18th Spring Break/No School
• Sunday, April 20th-Easter
• Tuesday, April 22nd-Earth Day
• Saturday, April 26th- Tang Soo Do Tournament -All day
• Saturday, April 26th-Sping Fling Dance @ OSHS Cafeteria from 7 PM-10 PM All WHS students are invited.

Junior/ Senior Class Prom Fundraiser:

Westbrook High School Athletic Department Updates

Spring Sports Are Off and Running!
Spring sports have been up and running for one week now, and our teams are already in full swing with practices and scrimmages as they prepare for their first games. Athletes are working hard to get ready, and there’s still time to join in! If you haven’t signed up for a spring sport yet, there’s still a final week to register and become part of our competitive spring programs.

Last Opportunity to Purchase Winter Sports Photos!
Winter sports photos are ready for viewing! Please check your email for a link to access the photos. If you signed up via the QR code that your athlete brought home on picture day, you should have received this link. Simply click on the link to view and order your photos. If you haven’t signed up yet, make sure to do so using the QR code or website provided on the form your athlete received. Signing up is necessary to access the photos. Don’t miss your chance to grab these fantastic memories of our winter sports teams!

How to Register for a Spring Sport:
It’s not too late to join a spring sport! To register, follow these steps:

1. Complete the online registration form.

2. Click on the following link to start the registration process: Spring Sports Registration.

3. Make sure medical forms are up to date with the school nurse to ensure clearance for the first practice.

4. Once registered, your athlete will be all set to join one of the spring programs!

Spring Athletic Programs Available:
The following spring sports are available for students to join:

• Softball

• Baseball

• Girls Tennis

• Boys Tennis

• Outdoor Track and Field 

Questions about Registration?
If you need assistance or have questions about registration, please contact ArbiterSports at support@arbitersports.com or 1-800-311-4060.

Need Equipment?
If any athlete needs assistance with purchasing equipment, please contact Caitlin Eichler at ceichler@westbrookctschools.org.

Spring Sports Game Schedule Links:
Please check back regularly as these schedules may be updated. You can access the most current game schedules via the links below:

• Softball
• Baseball
• Girls Tennis
• Boys Tennis
• Outdoor Track and Field (boys and girls – same schedule)

Important Links:

• Alternate Transportation Form 
• Westbrook High School Athletics Website 
• Today's Athletic Events 
• Following a Team on ArbiterLive

Contact Information:
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to:
Caitlin Eichler
PK-12 Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health
Email: ceichler@westbrookctschools.org
Phone: 860-399-7099

Elizabeth Saunders
Athletic Trainer
Email: esaunders@westbrookctschools.org
Phone: 860-399-6214

Let’s continue to show our support for the Knights and make the most of the spring season!

Go Knights!

Have a wonderful weekend as we say goodbye to March and hello to April.        

 My best,

Tara 

Hello WHS Families,

It has been a busy 2 weeks as we welcome in the Spring season. Congratulations to the cast and crew of the drama production Puffs. Also, a shout out to our 8th Graders and WHS students in band and choir for a wonderful combined concert. WHS music students enjoyed an educational experience in NYC (please enjoy the photos below). Spring Parent Teacher Conferences were hosted by both WMS and WHS. If you didn't have a chance to schedule a conference, please know you can contact any of your child's teachers at any time via email or a phone call. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to contact our school counseling office for Lisa Anderson. (860-399-6214)

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshot:

“Marshmallow”, Mr. Savage's umbrella cockatoo, for a presentation in his classes. Carley Thompson, a WHS Graduate Class of 2023 assisted with the presentations. While a student in WHS, Carley handled Marshmallow during her visits to WHS for three years and became bonded with her. The presentation included a comparison of cockatoos to parrots, their biological classification, the ecological role cockatoos play in their native Australia, and how to care for cockatoos. Many students were excited to meet and hold Marshmallow!

Student Activities:

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Puffs!   

WHS/8th Grade Combined Band and Choir Concert  

WHS Music Trip to NYC

Modern Museum of Art

Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum

Strolling through the city

9/11 Museum and One World Observatory

The NYC Public Library

Heading to the Hard Rock Cafe

Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and the Walter Kerr Theater for Hadestown

OSW Cheerleading Awards  

March Rotary Student of the Month for Technology Education

Fundraisers:

Daisy Dash

Light on Westbrook! Saturday, March 22nd

Westbrook High School Athletic Department Weekly Update

Spring Sports Meetings
These meetings are designed for parents, guardians, and athletes, and will cover team expectations, coaching philosophies, an overview of the season, and key athletic department procedures. Our athletic trainer, Liz Saunders, will also be present to provide essential information.

Please find the dates and times for these meetings below:

• Outdoor Track and Field Parent/Guardian/Athlete Meeting
  Date: Tuesday, March 25th
  Time: 5:00 PM
  Location: WHS Track and Fiel

• Girls Tennis Parent/Guardian/Athlete Meeting
  Date: Wednesday, March 26th
  Time: 4:45 PM
  Location: WHS Tennis Courts

Winter Sports Photos Available to Purchase
Winter sports photos are ready for viewing! Please check your email for a link to access the photos. If you signed up via the QR code that your athlete brought home on picture day, you should have received this link. Simply click on the link to view and order your photos. If you haven’t signed up yet, please make sure to do so using the QR code or website provided on the form your athlete received. Signing up is necessary to access the photos. Thank you and enjoy the fantastic photos of our winter sports teams!

Spring Sports First Practices:

• Softball: Saturday, March 15, Conditioning from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at WHS Gym
• Baseball: Sunday, March 15, Conditioning from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Valley Regional High School. Please register through Valley Regional’s Arbiter registration link [here].
• Girls Tennis: Saturday, March 22, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at WHS Tennis Courts
• Boys Tennis: Saturday, March 22, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM at WHS Gym, then 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at WHS Tennis Courts
• Outdoor Track and Field: Monday, March 24, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at WHS Track

How to Register:
Complete the online registration!

• Click on the following registration link: Spring Sports Registration.
• Be sure that your medical forms are up to date with the school nurse to ensure you’re cleared for the first practice.
• Questions about Registration? If you need assistance or have questions about registration, please contact ArbiterSports at support@arbitersports.com or 1-800-311-4060.

Need Equipment?
If any athlete needs assistance with purchasing equipment, please contact Caitlin Eichler at ceichler@westbrookctschools.org.

Spring Sports Game Schedule Links
Spring sports game schedules are still being finalized to reflect any spring school conflicts. Please check back regularly as these schedules may be updated. You can access the most current game schedules via the links below:

• Softball
• Baseball
• Girls Tennis
• Boys Tennis
• Outdoor Track and Field (boys and girls – same schedule)

Important Links:

• Alternate Transportation Form 
• Westbrook High School Athletics Website 
• Today's Athletic Events 
• Following a Team on ArbiterLive

Contact Information:
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to:

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

• Elizabeth Saunders
  Athletic Trainer
  Email: esaunders@westbrookctschools.org
  Phone: 860-399-6214

Let’s continue to show our support for the Knights and make the most of the spring season!

Go Knights!

Hello WHS Families,

March has certainly arrived with a blustery roar! It has been an exciting week as the WHS Theater Department prepares for opening night of Puffs! tonight at 7 PM. Join us for a night of wizardry and magic. Students have also been busy registering for their courses for next year. Please remember the portal closes on Monday, March 12th.

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshot:

Teen Leadership students continued their social-emotional learning activities with grade 3 on Wednesday by meeting in the Daisy Ingraham pit and having students conduct skits with a focus on empathy and kindness. All of grade 3 participated with total engagement and real-life scenarios. Next week the high school class will begin meeting with students in Grade 2.

Student Activities:

WHS Theatre is excited to present its spring drama production PUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic! Tickets are on sale online for the following show dates: Friday, March 7th, 2025, at 7 PM & Saturday, March 8th at 2 PM and 7 PM. Please see the attached poster for the QR code to purchase tickets.

Westbrook Co-Op Competitive Cheer Team at the CIAC State Cheerleading Competition this past Saturday, March 1st!

NHS Conference at Trinity College

Math Team Competition at WHS

Unified Weekly Popshop

WHS Senior engages Westbrook Senior Community members in the art of Japanese Oragami

PTSO rocks Trivia Night Fundraiser!

The Interact Club made shamrocks to adorn all faculty and staff doors to spread good cheer, good luck, and good fortune!

Free Saturday SAT Prep Workshop for Juniors!

Important Dates and Activities:

Dear WHS Families,

The week has flown by and February has come to an end. With the beginning of March perhaps we can look forward to a hint of spring! On Tuesday during Advisory, ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade students started choosing their courses for the 2025-2026 school year. The portal will be open until Monday, March 10th for students to make their course selections. If you have any questions about the course selection process, please contact your child's school Counselor Jill Britton ( A-K) and Rachel Kurek (L-Z)

Career Connections:

Student Activities:

Indoor Track Awards Night

Girls Basketball Awards Night

Boys Basketball Awards Night

February is Black History Month. Juniors visited the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center to see a performance of Harlem on My Mind highlighting the Harlem Renaissance

WHS hosted the Middle School Unified Sports Tournament

The Interact club made shamrocks to adorn all faculty and staff doors to spread good cheer, good luck, and good fortune!

Free Saturday SAT Prep Workshop for Juniors!

WHS Theatre is excited to present its spring drama production PUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic! Tickets are on sale online for the following show dates: Friday, March 7th, 2025, at 7 PM & Saturday, March 8th at 2 PM and 7 PM. Please see the attached poster for the QR code to purchase tickets.

Important Dates and Activities:

Dear WHS Families,

Although it has only been a 3 day week, we wanted to share some WHS highlights. Today, the 8th Graders joined us at the high school to complete the course selection process and prepare for the start of their Freshman year. Ninth, tenth, and eleventh graders will be selecting their courses on Tuesday, February 25th during Advisory. Hopefully, you have had an opportunity to peruse the WHS Program of Study and Career Pathways and talk to your student/s about the course options.

Eighth Grade Course Selection

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshot:

          

Career Connections:

Student Activities:

Free Saturday SAT Prep Workshop for Juniors!

Puffs Spirit Week

WHS Theatre is excited to present its spring drama production PUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic! Tickets are on sale online for the following show dates: Friday, March 7th, 2025, at 7 PM & Saturday, March 8th at 2 PM and 7 PM. Please see the attached poster for the QR code to purchase tickets.

Important Dates and Activities:

Athletic Information:

Dear WHS Families,

We were able to dodge the weather this week as we head into  February Break. I hope everyone is enjoying a beautiful sunny Valentine's Day! We return to school on Wednesday, February 19th and it will be a D Day. Teachers are in the process of talking with their students about next year's courses and making course recommendations. (th, 10th, and 11th graders will begin the Course Selection process on Tuesday, February 25th. 

Career Connections:

On Tuesday, Feb. 11th, members of the Electric Boat Talent Acquisitions team visited WHS to offer an information session.  Students in Grades 9 through 12  attended this meeting to learn about the mission of Electric Boat, its hiring process, wages, and benefits of establishing a career in the maritime submarine industry.  

On Wednesday, February 26th, Seniors pursuing a career in welding and machining will apply to Electric Boat on EB Application Day at WHS.

Ninth Grade Medtronic Field Trip: On March 12, 2025, all 9th graders are invited to participate in a Career Connections field trip to the Medtronics plant in North Haven.
Medtronics manufactures medical robotics.  Students will participate in design activities and learn about the variety of careers in manufacturing, including STEM, manufacturing, robotics, business and finance, health sciences, marketing, and more.  Students will tour special design labs at Medtronics and learn about the medical surgical robots they make there.  There will be something for everyone! We hope all 9th graders will be able to participate.  Permission forms were sent home with students today and are due back at the school on February 24.  Since Medtronics will be purchasing lunch for the students, please be sure to indicate any food allergies on the
permission form.

Student Activities:

On February 8th, members of the robotics team traveled to the University of New Haven for the final competition of the year.  The team competed against 68 other teams and finished 27th.  Additionally, the students were able to speak with engineers from Boston Dynamics, a robotics company that designs robots used in environmental monitoring and rescue scenarios.  Students we also able to speak with University of New Haven students involved in a Mars Rover replica.  

Shoreline Cheerleading Competition at WHS

WHS   Boys Basketball Senior Night

WHS Girls Basketball Senior Night

February Rotary Student of the Month for World Language

Free Saturday SAT Prep Workshop for Juniors!

WHS Theatre is excited to present its spring drama production PUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic! Tickets are on sale online for the following show dates: Friday, March 7th, 2025, at 7 PM & Saturday, March 8th at 2 PM and 7 PM. Please see the attached poster for the QR code to purchase tickets.

Important Dates and Activities:

• Friday, February 14th-Happy Valentine's Day
• Friday, February 14th-Tuesday, February 18th-February Break
• Monday, February 17th-Presidents Day
• Wednesday, February 19th-Course Selection for 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders
• Thursday, February 20th-In-School SAT Prep Workshop series begins for Juniors.
• Friday, February 21st-FBLA Movie Night Fundraiser in the WHS Auditorium @ 6:30 p.m. RIO!
• Tuesday, February 25th-Course Selection for 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders
• Wednesday, February 26th-Electic Boat Application Day
• Friday, February 28th-WHS PTSO Trivia Night @ 6 PM
• Friday, March 7th @ 7 PM and Saturday, March 8th @ 2 PM/7 PM  WHS Drama Production presents Puffs! 
• Wednesday, March 12th-Freshmen Field Trip to Medtronics
• Thursday, March 13th-Sunday, March 15th WHS Band/Chorus Trip to NYC
• Thursday, March 13th-WHS Parent Conferences 1 PM-6 PM. (Information on SchoolAppointments coming in March)

Fundraisers:

FBLA Movie Night

WHS PTSO Trivia Night

Daisy Dash

WHS Project Graduation Online RAFFLE FUNDRAISER for the CLASS OF 2025

The Class of 2025 is hosting a raffle to fundraise for their all-night safe party which will take place the night of graduation at a surprise location selected by the Project Graduation Committee.  This raffle is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year.  

Tickets are $20.00/ticket

Raffle prizes:

1st Prize = $750.00 VISA gift card

2nd Prize = $500.00 VISA gift card

3rd Prize = $250.00 VISA gift card

4th Prize = $100.00 VISA gift card

How to buy a ticket: https://westbrookprojectgradraffle.charityraffles.org

Light on Westbrook! Saturday, March 22nd

Westbrook High School Athletic Department Weekly Update

As the winter season enters its final stretch, our student-athletes are pushing through to wrap up the regular season with determination and passion! As the season draws to a close, be sure to stay tuned for important dates, upcoming events, and opportunities to support our athletes during their final regular season matchup at Westbrook High School! Let’s go, Purple Knights!

How to Sign Up and Order Winter Sports Photos!

As a quick reminder, please follow these important directions to ensure you can easily view and order the photos:

• Each athlete was given a personal QR code with detailed instructions on how to order their pictures. Make sure to scan the QR code or visit the website listed on the form to sign up and view the photos once they're available.
• You’ll receive an email notification once the pictures are ready for viewing, but please note that this will only happen if you’ve signed up!

Spring Sports Season is Just Around the Corner!
Spring sports season is almost here, and now is the time to secure your spot! Sign up by March 10th to guarantee clearance to start on the first day of practice. Don’t miss out on this exciting season of competition and team spirit!

Spring Sports First Practices:

• Softball: Saturday, March 15, Conditioning from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the WHS Gym
• Baseball: Sunday, March 15, Conditioning from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Valley Regional High School. Please register through Valley Regional’s Arbiter registration link here.
• Girls Tennis: Saturday, March 22, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at WHS Tennis Courts
• Boys Tennis: Saturday, March 22, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM in WHS Gym, then 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at WHS Tennis Courts
• Outdoor Track and Field: Monday, March 24, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the WHS Track

How to Register:
Complete the online registration by March 10th.

• Click on the following registration link: Spring Sports Registration.
• Be sure that your medical forms are up to date with the school nurse to ensure you’re cleared for the first practice.
• Questions with Registration?

   If you need assistance or have questions about registration, please contact ArbiterSports at support@arbitersports.com or 1-800-311-4060.

Need Equipment?
If any athlete needs assistance with purchasing equipment, please contact Caitlin Eichler at ceichler@westbrookctschools.org.

Winter Sports Schedules:
Stay updated with all the game times and meet details by checking out the full winter sports schedules:

• Boys’ Basketball Schedule: Click here
• Girls’ Basketball Schedule: Click here
• Indoor Track and Field Schedule: Click here
• Girls Ice Hockey Co-op Schedule: Click here
• Gymnastics Co-op Schedule: Click here

Important Links:

• Alternate Transportation Form 
• Westbrook High School Athletics Website 
• Today's Athletic Events 
• Following a Team on ArbiterLive

Contact Information:
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to:

• Caitlin Eichler
  PK-12 Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health
  Email: ceichler@westbrookctschools.org
  Phone: 860-399-7099
• Elizabeth Saunders
  Athletic Trainer
  Email: esaunders@westbrookctschools.org
  Phone: 860-399-6214

Let’s continue to show our support for the Knights!
Go Knights!

Have a relaxing February Break!

My best,

Tara 

Dear WHS Families,

Punxsutawny Phil has predicted another six weeks of winter and Mother Nature has wasted no time delivering the snow! This week was somewhat disrupted by two inclement weather days, but everyone has worked hard to make up for lost time. School Counselors are visiting Senior English classes to review the Scholarship application process. Both Westbrook Foundation Scholarships (Deadline April 4th) and  Westbrook Local Scholarships are open. If you have any questions, please contact the School Counseling Office.

Senior Scholarships!! Check out the Scholarship Board in the WHS School Counseling Office

Student Activities:

College Signing Day! Congratulations to our Student Athletes.

Senior Day for Indoor Track

Free Saturday SAT Prep Workshop for Juniors!

Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 12 PM,  members of the Electric Boat Talent Acquisitions team will be at for an iWHS information session.  Students in Grades 9 through 12 can attend this meeting to learn about the mission of Electric Boat, its hiring process, wages, and benefits of establishing a career in the maritime submarine industry.  See Ms. Carson to sign up to attend.

WHS Theatre is excited to present its spring drama production PUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic! Tickets are on sale online for the following show dates: Friday, March 7th, 2025, at 7 PM & Saturday, March 8th at 2 PM and 7 PM. Please see the attached poster for the QR code to purchase tickets.

Important Dates and Activities:

• Saturday, February 9th-SLC Cheerleading Competition in the WHS Gym-Tryouts begin at 7:45 a.m./ The competition begins at 11 AM
• Saturday, February 9th-WHS Robotics Team Competition at the University of New Haven
• Monday, February 10th-WHS Athletic Boosters Meeting in the Culinary Room @ 6 PM
• Tuesday, February 11th-Board of Education Meeting in the WHS Library @ 6 PM
• Friday, February 14th-Happy Valentine's Day
• Friday, February 14th-Tuesday, February 18th-February Break
• Wednesday, February 19th-Course Selection for 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders
• Thursday, February 20th-In-School SAT Prep Workshop series begins for Juniors.
• Friday, February 21st-FBLA Movie Night Fundraiser in the WHS Auditorium @ 6:30 p.m. RIO!
• Wednesday, February 26th-Electic Boat Application Day
• Friday, February 28th-WHS PTSO Trivia Night @ 6 PM
• Friday, March 7th @ 7 PM and Saturday, March 8th @ 2 PM/7 PM  WHS Drama Production presents Puffs! 
• Wednesday, March 12th-Freshmen Field Trip to Medtronics
• Thursday, March 13th-Sunday, March 15th WHS Band/Chorus Trip to NYC
• Thursday, March 13th-WHS Parent Conferences 1 PM-6 PM. (Information on SchoolAppointments coming in March)

Fundraisers:

FBLA Movie Night

WHS PTSO Trivia Night

Daisy Dash

WHS Project Graduation Online RAFFLE FUNDRAISER for the CLASS OF 2025

The Class of 2025 is hosting a raffle to fundraise for their all-night safe party which will take place the night of graduation at a surprise location selected by the Project Graduation Committee.  This raffle is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year.  

Tickets are $20.00/ticket

Raffle prizes:

1st Prize = $750.00 VISA gift card

2nd Prize = $500.00 VISA gift card

3rd Prize = $250.00 VISA gift card

4th Prize = $100.00 VISA gift card

How to buy a ticket: https://westbrookprojectgradraffle.charityraffles.org

Westbrook High School Athletic Department Weekly Update

As the winter season enters its final stretch, our student-athletes are pushing through to wrap up the regular season with determination and passion! As the season draws to a close, be sure to stay tuned for important dates, upcoming events, and opportunities to support our athletes during their final regular season matchups. Don’t miss the Senior Game dates and all the thrilling action at Westbrook High School! Let’s go, Purple Knights!

How to Sign Up and Order Winter Sports Photos!

As a quick reminder, please follow these important directions to ensure you can easily view and order the photos:

• Each athlete was given a personal QR code with detailed instructions on how to order their pictures. Make sure to scan the QR code or visit the website listed on the form to sign up and view the photos once they're available.
• You’ll receive an email notification once the pictures are ready for viewing, but please note that this will only happen if you’ve signed up!

Officials Appreciation Basketball Game:

• 2/7: Girls Basketball home game vs. Lyme-Old Lyme @ 6:00 p.m.

Senior Games:

• Girls Basketball: Home game on 2/10 vs. Portland High School @ 6:00 p.m. (Senior celebrations begin at 5:45 p.m.)
• Boys Basketball: Home game on 2/13 vs. Portland @ 6:00 p.m. (Senior festivities begin at 5:45 p.m.)

Shoreline Conference Cheer Competition:
Come cheer on our Cheerleading Competition Squad in the Shoreline Conference Cheer Competition on 2/8 at 11:00 a.m. at Westbrook High School! Doors open at 10:30 a.m. It’s sure to be an exciting event, so don’t miss the chance to show your support! Purchase Online Tickets Here: Shoreline Conference Cheer Competition Tickets. Cash will not be accepted at the door.

Spring Sports Season is Just Around the Corner!
Spring sports season is almost here, and now is the time to secure your spot! Sign up by March 10th to guarantee clearance to start on the first day of practice. Don’t miss out on this exciting season of competition and team spirit!

Spring Sports First Practices:

• Softball: Saturday, March 15, Conditioning from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the WHS Gym
• Baseball: Sunday, March 15, Conditioning from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Valley Regional High School. Please register through Valley Regional’s Arbiter registration link here.
• Girls Tennis: Saturday, March 22, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at WHS Tennis Courts
• Boys Tennis: Saturday, March 22, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM in WHS Gym, then 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at WHS Tennis Courts
• Outdoor Track and Field: Monday, March 24, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the WHS Track

How to Register:
Complete the online registration by March 10th.

• Click on the following registration link: Spring Sports Registration.
• Be sure that your medical forms are up to date with the school nurse to ensure you’re cleared for the first practice.
• Questions with Registration?

   If you need assistance or have questions about registration, please contact ArbiterSports at support@arbitersports.com or 1-800-311-4060.

Need Equipment?
If any athlete needs assistance with purchasing equipment, please contact Caitlin Eichler at ceichler@westbrookctschools.org.

Winter Sports Schedules:
Stay updated with all the game times and meet details by checking out the full winter sports schedules:

• Boys’ Basketball Schedule: Click here
• Girls’ Basketball Schedule: Click here
• Indoor Track and Field Schedule: Click here
• Girls Ice Hockey Co-op Schedule: Click here
• Gymnastics Co-op Schedule: Click here

Important Links:

• Alternate Transportation Form 
• Westbrook High School Athletics Website 
• Today's Athletic Events 
• Following a Team on ArbiterLive

Contact Information:
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to:

• Caitlin Eichler
  PK-12 Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health
  Email: ceichler@westbrookctschools.org
  Phone: 860-399-7099
• Elizabeth Saunders
  Athletic Trainer
  Email: esaunders@westbrookctschools.org
  Phone: 860-399-6214

Let’s continue to show our support for the Knights!
Go Knights!

Wishing you a safe and warm weekend.

My best,

Tara

Hello WHS Families,

Happy last day of January and the completion of the first week of the 2nd Semester as students ease into their 2nd Semester classes. Senior transcripts have been printed and sent to colleges, Underclassmen are preparing for Course Selection, and the Class of 2029 (present 8th Graders) visited WHS to learn about the 2025-2026 WHS Program of Study and Career Pathways Guide.

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshots:

The Advanced Personal Finance students explore how our federal tax dollars are spent by categories of spending and the programs funded by those categories. 

FCCLA makes a Brazillian Breakfast for Teachers.

Algebra students learn about Polynomial Multiplication

Student Activities:

SLC Winter Leadership Summit at HK High School

WHS conducts its monthly safety drill: Shelter in Place

EB Application Day at WHS!

Important Dates and Activities:  

• Sunday, February 2nd-Happy Groundhog Day! 
• Thursday, February 6th-Math Team Competition in the WHS Library @ 3 PM
• Thursday, February 6th-WHS PTSO and Project Graduation Meeting @ 6PM in the library
• Saturday, February 9th-SLC Cheerleading Competition in the WHS Gym-Tryouts begin at 7:45 a.m./ The competition begins at 11 AM
• Monday, February 10th-WHS Athletic Boosters Meeting in the Culinary Room @ 6 PM
• Tuesday, February 11th-Board of Education Meeting in the WHS Library @ 6 PM
• Friday, February 21st-FBLA Movie Night Fundraiser in the WHS Auditorium/Time TBD. RIO!
• Friday, February 28th-WHS PTSO Trivia Night @ 6 PM

Fundraisers:

Senior/ Junior Prom Soup Fundraiser

WHS PTSO Trivia Night

Health Message from our School Nurse Lori Landry:

Dear WHS Families,

Although it has been a shortened week, students and teachers have been racing to the finish line of  Quarter 2/Semester 1 which ended today. It is hard to believe that we are half way through the year and preparing for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students have received their WHS 2025-2026 Program of Study and Career Pathways booklet during Advisory. Please take an opportunity to read through the booklet to familiarize yourselves with the course offerings, course sequencing, and the various pathways provided in the booklet. More information regarding the course selection timeline with be forthcoming.

WHS Classroom Snapshot Observations:

Grade-level Advisories met on Wednesday, January 22nd. 9th,10th, and 11th graders received their WHS 2025-2026 Program of Study and Career Pathways booklet. Seniors met with Mrs. Carson to kick off the Scholarship application process.

Bilingual students have just completed a persuasive writing unit. They learned about advertisements and created one of their own promoting a solution to a real-world problem. They also wrote persuasive letters to accompany their advertisements; these included proper letter format, following the writing process, elaboration, research, and citations. Their ads and letters are displayed on Miss Parsons' bulletin board; some see their hard work that shows effective communication, creative thinking, and social awareness. Our next unit is literary analysis where we will read an entire novel in English and write literary analysis essays! 

Student Activities:

Interact Club members created a new door decoration to celebrate  Heart Health Month and Valentine's Day for all faculty and staff members.

FCCLA Blood Drive Coming Soon!!

FCCLA is hosting a second blood drive on Monday, April 7th, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. With the wildfires in CA, the blood shortage has been exacerbated and the club hopes to help make a difference for as many people affected by the fires as they can. The drive will be open to the public as well, so parents are welcome to come in and donate! 

Important Dates and Activities:

• Friday, January 24th- End of the 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
• Saturday, January 25th-WHS Athletic Boosters Cornhole Tournament in the WHS Gym @ 1 PM
• Monday, January 27th-Begining of the 3rd Quarter/ 2nd Semester
• Thursday, February 6th-Math Team Competition in the WHS Library @ 3 PM
• Saturday, February 9th-SLC Cheerleading Competition in the WHS Gym-Tryouts begin at 7:45 a.m./ The competition begins at 11 AM
• Monday, February 10th-WHS Athletic Boosters Meeting in the Culinary Room @ 6 PM
• Tuesday, February 11th-Board of Education Meeting in the WHS Library @ 6 PM
• Friday, February 21st-FBLA Movie Night Fundraiser in the WHS Auditorium/Time TBD. RIO! 

Fundraisers:

WHS Athletic Boosters Fundraiser

We’re excited to announce that the Westbrook Athletic Boosters is hosting our Inaugural Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Westbrook High School Gymnasium!

Whether you’re a cornhole pro or just in it for the fun, we’d love to have you join us! Here’s what you need to know:

• Sign Up Your Team: Register your team by filling out the Google Form and be sure to pre-pay to secure your spot. Only 32 teams can compete, so don’t wait!
  • Sign Up Link:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsY1yEgtNofkhf_BKsjLcgu_4TOQjuAir_dVjwIk7kxsor_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
• Entry Fee: $50 per team
• Cash Prizes: Exciting cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!
• Fun for All: Not competing? No problem! Come for the concession stand, raffles, music, and more!

In case of bad weather, we have scheduled a snow date for Sunday, January 26th, 2025, so please mark your calendars just in case!  

Senior/ Junior Prom Soup Fundraiser

FBLA Movie Night 

WHS PTSO Trivia Night!

Health Message from our School Nurse Lori Landry:

Dear WHS Families,

I hope everyone is staying warm and healthy. It has been a busy, but productive week as the 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester come to a close. Students are positively engaging in their academics, athletics, and arts opportunities. We are excited about our 2025-2026 WHS Program of Study and Career Pathway Guide which has gone to publication and will be distributed at the next Advisory on Wednesday, January 22nd. 

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshots:

Bakeshop spent three days this week making croissants. Students learned the lamination technique and executed precision measurements while producing them.  

Biology classes created PlayDo representations of the mitosis and cytokinesis phases of cells.

Student Activities:

WHS Unified Sports Shoreline Basketball Tournament

WHS Boys and Girls Pink Basketball Games

This past Saturday, January 11th, Westbrook High School hosted its annual Pink Game, with the gym filled with fans as the boys and girls basketball teams played and the 4th and 5th Grade travel teams showcased their skills during halftime. Thanks to the incredible support of the Westbrook and Tourtellotte communities, $1,437 was raised for the Smilow Cancer Center in the fight against childhood cancer, making it a truly memorable event for all involved.

              

Students begin rehearsing for the Spring play Puffs!

Interact Club makes hearts for teacher doors. 

Important Dates and Activities:

• Monday, January 20th- No school-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Thursday, January 23rd- WHS Project Graduation Meeting in the Culinary Room @ 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, January 24th- End of the 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
• Saturday, January 25th-WHS Athletic Boosters Cornhole Tournament in the WHS Gym @ 1 PM
• Monday, January 27th-Begining of the 3rd Quarter/ 2nd Semester
• Thursday, February 6th-Math Team Competition in the WHS Library @ 3 PM
• Saturday, February 9th-SLC Cheerleading Competition in the WHS Gym-Tryouts begin at 7:45 a.m./ The competition begins at 11 AM
• Monday, February 10th-WHS Athletic Boosters Meeting in the Culinary Room @ 6 PM
• Tuesday, February 11th-Board of Education Meeting in the WHS Library @ 6 PM
• Friday, February 21st-FBLA Movie Night Fundraiser in the WHS Auditorium/Time TBD. RIO! 

Health Message from our School Nurse Lori Landry:

WHS Athletic Boosters Fundraiser

We’re excited to announce that the Westbrook Athletic Boosters is hosting our Inaugural Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Westbrook High School Gymnasium!

Whether you’re a cornhole pro or just in it for the fun, we’d love to have you join us! Here’s what you need to know:

• Sign Up Your Team: Register your team by filling out the Google Form and be sure to pre-pay to secure your spot. Only 32 teams can compete, so don’t wait!
  • Sign Up Link:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsY1yEgtNofkhf_BKsjLcgu_4TOQjuAir_dVjwIk7kxsor_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
• Entry Fee: $50 per team
• Cash Prizes: Exciting cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!
• Fun for All: Not competing? No problem! Come for the concession stand, raffles, music, and more!

In case of bad weather, we have scheduled a snow date for Sunday, January 26th, 2025, so please mark your calendars just in case!  

Please enjoy the long weekend. Stay warm and healthy!

My best,

Tara Winch

Dear WHS Families,

I hope everyone is staying warm through these cold December temperatures. We are excited about our annual Holiday Spirit Week and Holiday Fun Day next Friday. Please see the schedule below so everyone can participate in each spirit-day theme. 

WHS Classroom Snapshot Observations:

Algebra 2 Honors students learn about the Rational Root Theorems and the DESMOS Calculator.

Chemistry students create and construct Molecular Geometry Model 

As a prelude to the study of chemical bonding, students in all chemistry classes made models of the geometric shapes of molecules. Students worked from two-dimensional drawings to produce either 11 or 15 planar and three-dimensional models of various geometric shapes of molecules. The follow-up to this project will be instruction on drawing Lewis
Structures of molecules and determining what type of chemical bonds are holding the molecules together. (covalent, polar covalent, or ionic)

Student Activities:

WHS kicks off the Westbrook Tree Lighting Parade.

National Honor Society Inductions

Interact sponsors Pay and the Giving Tree!

WHS Studnet Club Leaders join the 8th Graders for a trip to Broadway to see The Outsiders!

Important Dates and Activities:

• Wednesday, December 18th- WHS Band/Choir Concert @ 7:30 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Friday, December 20th-Holiday Half Day! Early Dismissal
• Thursday, January 2nd-First day back from Holiday Break
• Monday, January 6th- Junior Planning Night for Parents and Students @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Wednesday, January 8th-Advisory Grades 9-11 will be receiving the 2025-2026 WHS Program of Study and Career Pathways Guide to kick off our Course Selection process.
• Friday, January 17th-Early Dismissal day for students/Professional Development for teachers.
• Monday, January 20th-No school-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Athletic Information:

We’re excited to announce that the Westbrook Athletic Boosters is hosting our Inaugural Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Westbrook High School Gymnasium! Whether you’re a cornhole pro or just in it for the fun, we’d love to have you join us! Here’s what you need to know:

• Sign Up Your Team: Register your team by filling out the Google Form and be sure to pre-pay to secure your spot. Only 32 teams can compete, so don’t wait!
  • Sign Up Link:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsY1yEgtNofkhf_BKsjLcgu_4TOQjuAir_dVjwIk7kxsor_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
• Entry Fee: $50 per team
• Cash Prizes: Exciting cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!
• Fun for All: Not competing? No problem! Come for the concession stand, raffles, music, and more!

In case of bad weather, we have scheduled a snow date for Sunday, January 26th, 2025, so please mark your calendars just in case!  All proceeds from this event will directly benefit Westbrook athletes and athletic programs. It’s a great way to have fun, support the community, and maybe even take home a little prize! Don’t miss out on the fun! Westbrook Athletic Boosters 

Hello WHS Families,

I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday break seeing family and friends or just relaxing. Students participated in a fun-filled Spirit Week followed by Friday's Holiday Activity Day prior to break.  Included are some highlights of the week.

WHS Classroom Snapshot Observations

Culinary students created rainbow bagels using a layered dough technique.

All Juniors received an SAT Prep Guide in preparation for the In-School SAT.

Student Activities:

Winter Band and Choir Concert

Auditions for the Spring Play are underway!

Interact members cut out hearts to celebrate February Heart Health Awareness and Valentine's Day!

Unified Sports Basketball Tournament

Important Dates and Activities:

• Saturday, January 11th- Pink Games! Girls Basketball Pink Game at 1 P M and Boys Basketball Pink Game @ 3 PM
• Monday, January 13th-Unified Sports Basketball Tournament in the WHS Gym @ 3:30  PM
• Monday, January 13th-WHS PTSO in the Culinary Room @ 6:30 PM
• Tuesday, January 14th- Board of Education Meeting in the WHS Library @ 6 PM
• Friday, January 17th- Early Dismissal Day for students/Professional Development for teachers.
• Monday, January 20th- No school-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Friday, January 24th- End of the 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
• Saturday, January 25th-WHS Athletic Boosters Cornhole Tournament in the WHS Gym @ 1 PM
• Monday, January 27th-Begining of the 3rd Quarter/ 2nd Semester
• Thursday, February 6th-Math Team Competition in the WHS Library @ 3 PM
• Saturday, February 9th-SLC Cheerleading Competition in the WHS Gym-Tryouts begin at 7:45 AM/ The competition begins at 11 AM
• Monday, February 10th-WHS Athletic Boosters Meeting in the Culinary Room at 6 PM
• Tuesday, February 11th-Board of Education Meeting in the WHS Library @ 6 PM
• Friday, February 21st-FBLA Movie Night Fundraiser in the WHS Auditorium/Time TBD. RIO! 

Health Message from our School Nurse Lori Landry:

WHS Athletic Boosters Fundraiser

We’re excited to announce that the Westbrook Athletic Boosters is hosting our Inaugural Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Westbrook High School Gymnasium!

Whether you’re a cornhole pro or just in it for the fun, we’d love to have you join us! Here’s what you need to know:

• Sign Up Your Team: Register your team by filling out the Google Form and be sure to pre-pay to secure your spot. Only 32 teams can compete, so don’t wait!
  • Sign Up Link:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsY1yEgtNofkhf_BKsjLcgu_4TOQjuAir_dVjwIk7kxsor_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
• Entry Fee: $50 per team
• Cash Prizes: Exciting cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!
• Fun for All: Not competing? No problem! Come for the concession stand, raffles, music, and more!

In case of bad weather, we have scheduled a snow date for Sunday, January 26th, 2025, so please mark your calendars just in case!  

All proceeds from this event will directly benefit Westbrook athletes and athletic programs. It’s a great way to have fun, support the community, and maybe even take home a little prize! Don’t miss out on the fun!

Stay warm and have a wonderful weekend!

      

My best,

Tara Winch

Dear WHS Families,

The month has started with chilly winter weather bringing us frost-covered mornings as we head off to school. I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. The winter sports season has begun, Student Council is planning our upcoming annual Spirit Week and Holiday Activity Day, and Interact continues to engage in community-based fundraisers and gift-giving for the holidays. Teachers are finalizing course offerings in preparation for the 2025-2026 WHS Program of Study and Career Pathways Guide. Our School Counseling Office has sent out its quarterly newsletter  December Edition (emailed 12/4.) Please take a peak as it contains updated information regarding important dates, PSATs and SATs, Financial Aid, and College Fairs. We are looking forward to Westbrook's Annual Tree Light this Sunday, December 8th at 4 P.M. on the Westbrook Town Green. 

WHS Classroom Snapshot Observation:

AP Literature presents a Mock Trial: Denmark v Hamlet, King of Denmark.

Ceramics students show their creative side.

Anatomy and Physiology creates 3D anatomically correct Bone presentations.

AP Biology tracked the rates of photosynthesis and cellular respiration of spinach using biochambers and gas sensors.

Student Activities: 

WHS Girls Wild Knights Field Hockey Awards Ceremony

All State Field Hockey Banquet at the Aquaturf

Interact Food Drive and Thankful Wishes

Interact sponsors National PJ Day for children with cancer.

Important Dates and Activities:

• Monday, December 9th- National Honor Society Inductions @ 6:30 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Tuesday, December 10th-Board of Education Meeting @ 6 PM in the WHS Library
• Wednesday, December 18th- WHS Band/Choir Concert @ 7:30 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Friday, December 20th-Holiday Half Day! Early Dismissal
• Thursday, January 2nd-First day back from Holiday Break
• Monday, January 6th- Junior Planning Night for Parents and Students @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Wednesday, January 8th-Advisory Grades 9-11 will be receiving the 2025-2026 WHS Program of Study and Career Pathways Guide to kick off our Course Selection process.
• Friday, January 17th-Early Dismissal day for students/Professional Development for teachers.
• Monday, January 20th-No school-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Athletic Information:

Our WHS Student Leaders had an amazing experience at the 2024 CAS-CIAC Leadership Conference! They were “locked in” and ready to lead, gaining invaluable insights, building connections, and bringing back fresh ideas to inspire change at WHS. We're so proud of their dedication and can’t wait to see them apply what they learned to continue making an impact on our school community!

We’re excited to announce that the Westbrook Athletic Boosters is hosting our Inaugural Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Westbrook High School Gymnasium! Whether you’re a cornhole pro or just in it for the fun, we’d love to have you join us! Here’s what you need to know:

• Sign Up Your Team: Register your team by filling out the Google Form and be sure to pre-pay to secure your spot. Only 32 teams can compete, so don’t wait!
  • Sign Up Link:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsY1yEgtNofkhf_BKsjLcgu_4TOQjuAir_dVjwIk7kxsor_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
• Entry Fee: $50 per team
• Cash Prizes: Exciting cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!
• Fun for All: Not competing? No problem! Come for the concession stand, raffles, music, and more!

In case of bad weather, we have scheduled a snow date for Sunday, January 26th, 2025, so please mark your calendars just in case!  All proceeds from this event will directly benefit Westbrook athletes and athletic programs. It’s a great way to have fun, support the community, and maybe even take home a little prize! Don’t miss out on the fun! Westbrook Athletic Boosters 

Dear WHS Families,

It's hard to believe we ending week 2 of 2nd Quarter and the days are flying by. We are gearing up for the musical, winter sports, and Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful Veterans Day celebration honoring our Veterans and continue to recognize our students academically, athletically, and artistically.

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshots:

WHS hosts a Veterans Day Breakfast  

Veterans Day Town-wide Ceremony on the green

Student Activities:

FCCLLA Blood Drive: 33 pints of blood were collected and 99 lives were saved!

Interact Club Grade Level Food Drive: Final Push for the Interact Thanksgiving "Sides" Food Drive.  All items are due Monday, November 18th.  All canned goods/boxed food items are acceptable.

The Spirit of Giving Tree sponsored by WHS Interact Club

Next week in our main lobby, our beautiful tree will be on display!  This tree will have many homemade ornaments hanging from it.  These ornaments have items for those in need in our town.  

DIRECTIONS: 

• Take an ornament of your choosing
• Purchase the item(s) on the ornament 
• Bring the ornament and the item(unwrapped if it is a physical item) to the High School Library to Ms. Esposito.
• Please remind your students to take an item, or if you happen to be in the school building, feel free to do the same.

Thank you for your support in helping us support our Westbrook town community! Happy Holidays!

Boys Soccer Awards Night

Girls Soccer Awards Night

WHS Theatre presents Bring It On/ The Musical!

Important Dates and Activities:

• Tuesday, November 19th- ASVAB testing. Please see Mrs. Carson with questions.
• Wednesday, November 20th-Advisory/ Teachers will be reviewing LockDown Drill protocols
• Friday, November 22nd-Opening Night of Bring It On/The Musical  7:30 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Saturday, November 23rd- Bring It On/ The Musical Matinee and Evening Performances: 2 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Wednesday, November 27th, Friday, November 29th-  No School/Thanksgiving Break
• Monday, December 9th- National Honor Society Inductions @ 6:30 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Tuesday, December 10th-Board of Education Meeting @ 6 PM in the WHS Library
• Wednesday, December 18th-WHS Band/Choir Concert @ 7:30 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Friday, December 20th-Holiday Half Day! Early Dismissal
• Thursday, January 2nd-First day back from Holiday Break

WHS Music Boosters Poinsettia Fundraiser

 Poinsettia Sale Instructions 1.pdf 

 WMB Poinsettia Flyer 2024- color online version 1.pdf 

Dear WHS Families,

What a beautiful week of weather we have had. Students are still able to enjoy lunch on the cafeteria patio. Hopefully, everyone enjoyed a Happy Halloween on Thursday. Students have been busy focused on their academics with the close of Quarter 1, the completion of Fall sports with some teams heading to States, and the preparation for opening night of Bring It On: The Musical.

Student Activities:

OSW Homecoming Dance

SADD Volunteers help out at the Park and Rec Halloween Party.

FBLA Scarecrow Fest

Fall Captains Leadership Conference at Coginchaug High School

All Shoreline Recognition for Girls Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, and Boys Soccer.

Next Gen EB Field Trip to Rhode Island

Jazz Band is back in rehearsal!

WHS Interact Club Community Outreach:

Our Interact Club is sponsoring a Thanksgiving sides Food Drive.

Grade 9 Stuffing and Canned Green Beans

Grade 10 Canned Corn and Canned Peas

Grade 11 Canned Cranberry Sauce Canned Potatoes

Grade 12 Rice and Canned Yams

 

This has been posted in each Google Class page, if you would like to support this drive, please bring in items and add to your favorite class!

These items will be donated before Thanksgiving to the St. Mark's Food Pantry for our Westbrook Community.

Thank you for your support.  WHS Interact Club

  

Important Dates and Upcoming Activities:

• Monday, November 4th-Quarter 2 begins.
• Tuesday, November 5th-Professional Development/No school for students.  Election Day
• Thursday, November 7th-WHS Music Boosters Meeting @ 4 PM in the WHS Culinary Room. All are welcome as we discuss the Poinsettia Sale, the NYC Music Trip, and upcoming concerts.
• Monday, November 11th- Veterans Day Breakfast 8:30 A.M.-10:00 A.M. in the WHS Library. All Veterans are welcome! Please join Westbrook Public Schools for a community celebration on the Town Green at 11:00 A.M.
• Tuesday, November 12th- Board of Education @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library.
• Tuesday, November 19th- ASVAB testing. Please see Mrs. Carson with questions.
• Friday, November 22nd-Opening Night of Bring It On: The Musical 7:30 P.M.
• Saturday, November 23rd- Bring It On: The Musical Matinee and Evening Performances: 2 P.M. and 7:30 P.M.
• Wednesday, November 27th, Friday, November 29th-  No School/Thanksgiving Break

  Westbrook High School Athletic Department Updates

  As we transition into the exciting post-season play, we’re thrilled to announce that our Field Hockey team has advanced to the Class S CIAC State Tournament! They will be competing at home in the first round on Monday, November 4th, at 2:00 P.M. against Lauralton Hall. Come out and support our team as they aim for victory!

  Reminder: Fall Sports Photos Each athlete received a paper with a personal QR code on picture day. Please take a moment to scan the QR code to sign up for viewing the photos. You’ll receive an email notification when the pictures are ready, but remember, you must sign up using the QR code to access them.

  • End of Season Sports Awards 
    • Monday, November 11th @ 5:00 P.M.-Girls Soccer (cake will be served) 
    • Monday, November 11th @ 6:30 P.M - Boys Soccer (cake will be served) 
    • Tuesday, November 26th @ 5:30 P.M. - Field Hockey (cake will be served)
  • Important Links 
    • Alternate Transportation Form 
    • High School Athletics Website 
    • Shoreline Athletic Conference Website 
    • Following a Team on ArbiterLive 
  • Contact Information- Please reach out if you have any questions or need assistance!
    •  
    • PK-12 Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health
      Caitlin Eichler
      Email: ceichler@westbrookctschools.org
      Phone: 860-399-7099  
    • Athletic Trainer
      Elizabeth Saunders
      Email: esaunders@westbrookctschools.org
      Phone: 860-399-6214  

      Let’s finish the fall season strong! Go, Knights!

      Happy November!

      My best,

      Tara Winch

Hello WHS Families,

Although it was a short week, it certainly was filled  with lots of academic endeavors, athletic Senior games, college visits

Junior/Senior Prom Fundraiser: Pie Sale extended to October 21st!

https://my.mcmfundraising.com/2024-fall-westbrook-high-school-junior-and-senior-class/amber-munson/

Important Dates and Activities:

• Monday, October 14th- No school. Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
• Tuesday, October 15th- Deadline for purchasing Homecoming tickets.
• Thursday, October 17th-WHS Math Team Meet @ 2:45 p.m. in the WHS Library 
• Thursday, October 24th- All 9th graders will take the PSAT 8/9 and all 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT/NMSQT. 
• Thursday, October 24th-Early Dismissal Day-Teacher/Parent Conferences from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. in Person and virtual.  A schoolmessenger will be sent out next week with more information.
• Saturday, October 26th-OSHS/WHS Homecoming Dance from 7 PM - 10 PM at OSHS behind the cafeteria.
• Tuesday, November 5th-Professional Development/No school for students.  Election Day
• Tuesday, November 12th- Board of Education @ 6 PM in the WHS Library.

Hello WHS Families,

WHS survived a colorful and creative Spirit Week and a fun-filled Field Day in which the Seniors won! We continued the festivities the following week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open our new Welding and Fabrication Lab attended by state and local officials, Community business partners, educators, and students. Student-athletes have been hosting Pink Games in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Senior Games to recognize our Senior athletes. We are excited to announce that WHS is the recipient of the Michaels Cup Sportsmanship Award for the 8th year in a row. Student-athletes who attended the conference won the Olympic Trivia and received a gift basket of CIAC swag. Our Student performers are rehearsing for the Fall musical "Bring It On: The Musical."  We are looking forward to an exciting production in late November.

WHS Class Observation Snapshots: 

Science Practices and Principles classes test projection speed in the Projectile Motion Lab.

Spanish Classes celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, students are researching influential Spanish-speaking figures, and exploring their contributions to culture, politics, and more. This project deepens their appreciation for the rich legacies within the Hispanic community.  

Forensic students learn to lift fingerprints

Susan Wagermaker from Junior Achievement came in to talk to the Personal Finance class about stocks. 

Informational Technology Staff assist 9th Graders in setting up their digital portfolios while reviewing the Portrait of a Graduate attributes.

WHS Student Activities:

WHS students visit the Lee Company on National Manufacturing Day.

Students celebrate the opening of the Welding lab.

Field Day Recap!

Spirit Week: Hats for Hope, Pajama Day, Rhyme with No Reason, Hawaiian Day, and Color Day

The Shoreline Music Festival at Coginchaug High School

CIAC Micheal's Cup Sportsmanship Award

Interact Students volunteer at the Old Saybrook Arts and Crafts Fair

Girls Soccer Pink Game

Boys Soccer Senior Game

Junior/Senior Prom Fundraiser: Pie Sale extended to October 21st!

https://my.mcmfundraising.com/2024-fall-westbrook-high-school-junior-and-senior-class/amber-munson/

Important Dates and Activities:

• Monday, October 14th- No school. Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
• Tuesday, October 15th- Deadline for purchasing Homecoming tickets.
• Thursday, October 17th-WHS Math Team Meet @ 2:45 p.m. in the WHS Library 
• Thursday, October 24th- All 9th graders will take the PSAT 8/9 and all 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT/NMSQT. 
• Thursday, October 24th-Early Dismissal Day-Teacher/Parent Conferences from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. in Person and virtual.  A schoolmessenger will be sent out next week with more information.
• Saturday, October 26th-OSHS/WHS Homecoming Dance from 7 PM - 10 PM at OSHS behind the cafeteria.
• Tuesday, November 5th-Professional Development/No school for students.  Election Day
• Tuesday, November 12th- Board of Education @ 6 PM in the WHS Library.

Dear WHS Families,

We have completed our first full week, which has been busy. The ADD/DROP window has closed and students have had an opportunity to change and finalize their schedules. Wednesday was a Grade Level Advisory and students met as a class to begin planning for our annual Field Day! 

Parent Reminder: Please complete the Student Information Form and turn it into the WHS Main Office  ASAP (if you haven't already done so).

**Thank you to everyone who attended the WHS Annual Open House! 

Staff Recognition:

Mr. Chet Bialicki receives Board of Education Recognition for his years of service and his retirement. Mr. Bialicki will continue to teach Teen Leadership, Drivers Education, and Work Alliance.

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshots:

Students in Biology learn about the Properties of Water.

Students in Bakeshop are making sugar cookie dough.

Student Activities:

WHS Student Board of Education Representative presents Opening Day highlights!

Please read our first edition of The Knightly News

The Knightly News

CIAC National High School Colors Week-Thursday, September 19th Wear Purple!

SADD Chapter

Join Student Council

Join High School Bowl

Join JV or Varsity Math Team

Send in your military photos for our Veterans Day Video.

Important Dates and Upcoming Activities:

• Friday, September 20th- WHS Picture Day
• Friday, September 20th- Freshmen Camp Hazen Trip
• Monday, September 23rd- Senior Parent Night
• Monday, September 23rd- Friday, September 27th-Spirit Week (More information to follow)
• Friday, September 27th- WHS Field Day  
• Wednesday, October 23rd- all 9th graders will take the PSAT 8/9 and all 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT/NMSQT 

  Athletic Schedule:

  https://ciac.fpsports.org/DashboardSchedule.aspx?SchoolID=169&QuickFilter=2#

  If you would like to follow a team on ArbiterLive so it syncs to your personal calendar, please click on the following link and follow the directions: 

  • https://arbitersportshelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/19923810064909-How-to-Follow-Teams-on-ArbiterLive
    • Please know that you can also select to receive text or e-mail alerts when changes are made. 
  • Important Links
    • Alternate Transportation Form 
    • High School Athletics Website
    • Today's Athletic Events 

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy this beautiful weather!

My best,

Tara Winch

Hello WHS Families,

We have had a wonderfully productive week. Students are engaging in their classes while also preparing for a fun-filled Spirit Week which will conclude with our annual Field Day on Friday, September 27th! I have included the themed days for Spirit Week below. All students and staff participated in Picture Day today. The  Freshmen were the first to smile and say "cheese" before heading off to Camp Hazen for a team-building class adventure.

Parent Reminder: If you are driving your child to the high school, please remember that student dropoff is in the back of the high school by the cafeteria doors.

Freshmen Class Trip to Camp Hazen

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshot:

Biology students study the properties of living things.

Students are getting "fit" in Individual Fitness.

Student Activities:

This week is Spirit Week with themed days!

Wednesday is Hat for Hope Day!

Interact supplies Tissues for Teachers.

Student Council wants you!

Show your artistic ability!

Robotics is Back.

WHS gears up for Veterans Day.

Important Dates and Upcoming Activities:

• Monday, September 23rd- Senior Parent Night in the WHS Library @ 6:00 P.M.
• Monday, September 23rd- Friday, September 27th-Spirit Week (See the flyer above)
• Tuesday, September 24th- SCSU, Salve Regina, and Wentworth Institute of Technology visit WHS. 
• Wednesday, September 25th- Springfield College visits WHS.
• Friday, September 27th- WHS Field Day 
• Wednesday, October 23rd- all 9th graders will take the PSAT 8/9 and all 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT/NMSQT. 

   

Athletic Schedule:

https://ciac.fpsports.org/DashboardSchedule.aspx?SchoolID=169&QuickFilter=2#

If you would like to follow a team on ArbiterLive so it syncs to your personal calendar, please click on the following link and follow the directions: 

• https://arbitersportshelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/19923810064909-How-to-Follow-Teams-on-ArbiterLive
  • Please know that you can also select to receive text or e-mail alerts when changes are made. 

• • Important Links
    • Alternate Transportation Form 
    • High School Athletics Website
    • Today's Athletic Events 

Westbrook High School Athletic Department Updates

I hope everyone had a great weekend as we say good-by to summer and hello to Autumn.

My best,

Tara Winch

Dear WHS Families,

This shortened week allowed WHS the opportunity to run through our four-day rotating schedule successfully. Staff and students are enjoying the positive changes in the cafeteria with the new salad bar for students, specialty salads for teachers, and extended hours for student breakfast items (7:40 A.M.-10:00 A.M.) We are looking forward to our first full week which will include a Grade Level Advisory. The weekly schedule will run A, B, C, D, A.

Reminders:

• The WHS Student/Parent Handbook is posted on the WHS website under Parent Resources and Student Resources. It contains important information about district and school policies, procedures, academic/behavioral expectations, attendance, athletics, and extra-curriculars. Hopefully, it is a helpful resource for you.

• WHS Open House is this Wednesday, September 11th from 6 P.M.-7:30 P.M. in the WHS Gymnasium- 7th and 8th Grade Parents and students who are considering educational alternatives to WHS are invited to experience our programs, course offerings, extra-curricular activities, and meet our teachers and support service staff. 

Students Activities:

Important Dates and Upcoming Activities:

• Tuesday, September 10th @ 6 P.M.-Board of Education Meeting
• Wednesday, September 11th from 6-7:30 P.M.-WHS Open House in the gymnasium
• Friday, September 20th- WHS Picture Day
• Friday, September 20th- Freshmen Camp Hazen Trip
• Monday, September 23rd- Senior Parent Night
• Monday, September 23rd- Friday, September 27th-Spirit Week (More information to follow)
• Friday, September 27th- WHS Field Day  

Athletic Schedule:

https://ciac.fpsports.org/DashboardSchedule.aspx?SchoolID=169&QuickFilter=2#

If you would like to follow a team on ArbiterLive so it syncs to your personal calendar, please click on the following link and follow the directions: 

• https://arbitersportshelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/19923810064909-How-to-Follow-Teams-on-ArbiterLive
  • Please know that you can also select to receive text or e-mail alerts when changes are made. 

• Important Links
  • Alternate Transportation Form 
  • High School Athletics Website
  • Today's Athletic Events 

All my best,

Tara Winch

 Dear WHS Families,

WHS has had a positive start to the new 2024-2025 school year. We kicked off the week with Freshmen/New Student Orientation on Monday. Upperclassmen were able to acclimate the Freshmen and new students to their schedules, athletic and extra-curricular offerings, advice for a successful four years, and a tour of WHS. Parents attended a Panel Presentation where they met important school personnel and WHS Booster representatives. Students started Thursday and Friday with Advisory so they had an opportunity to meet with their Advisors, hand in all the necessary forms, and get reaquainted with their schedules and the daily class/school expectations. We look forward to continuing the momentum on Tuesday, September 3rd which is an A Day in the 4 Day Rotation.

New Teacher Orientation/Welcome to our new WHS Faculty:

Garrett Hickey-Social Studies

Alison Signorelli-Science

WHS Classroom Snapshot Observations:

Students in Mr. Savage's science class learned about the Monarch Butterfly life cycle and released them for migration.

Student Activities:

Freshmen/New Student Orientation

Senior Sunrise Breakfast and Rock Painting

Join Varsity and JV MathTeam

Join High School Quiz Bowl  

Freshmen Team Building Trip to Camp Hazen

Important Dates and Upcoming Activities:

• Tuesday, September 10th @ 6 P.M.-Board of Education Meeting
• Wednesday, September 11th from 6-7:30 P.M.-WHS Open House in the gymnasium
• Friday, September 20th-WHS Picture Day
• Friday, September 20th-Freshmen Camp Hazen Trip
• Monday, September 23rd-Friday, September 27th-Spirit Week (More information to follow)
• Friday, September 27th-WHS Field Day

Athletic Schedule:

https://ciac.fpsports.org/DashboardSchedule.aspx?SchoolID=169&QuickFilter=2#

Wishing Everyone a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!

My best,

Tara Winch

Dear WHS Families,

The last few weeks have been incredibly busy. We have enjoyed celebrating the State of Connecticut  designated days for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness and Advocacy Day and Go Out and Play for Children's Mental Health Day. Juniors successfully completed their Next Generation Science Standards Assessments and students have completed their AP Testing and Make up testing.   Athletics have enjoyed Shoreline and State Tournaments and the Theater Department has enjoyed 12 Halo nominations and two wins. Many students enjoyed a beautiful night at Waters Edge for their Jr/Sr  Prom: Elegance Ball.

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshot:

Algebra 2 Honors students learn about Reciprocal and Co-function trigonometry Identities including sine, cosine, and complimentary angles.

AP Physics students design a Rube Goldberg Machine using the Engineering Design Process

Culinary Class participated in their own rendition of Food Truck Wars

Community Outreach:

Thank you to Clinton Nurseries for beautifying the WHS Memorial Garden. Through the 20th Anniversary Network Grower Opportunity, Clinton Nurseries chose WHS to host their planting day. Thank you Clinton Nurseries for being an important community partner.

Student Activities:

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness and Advocacy Day and Go Out and Play for Children's Mental Health Day-Organized by WHS Teen Leadership students.

WHS Boys Tennis Awards Ceremony

OSW Girls Softball Awards Ceremony

WHS Prom: Elegance Ball

WHS Theatre attends and performs at the Halo Awards!

Shoreline Conference Outstanding Junior in Social Studies

Westbrook/Old Saybrook Exchange Club ACE Award (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence)

Electric Boat Signing Day

WHS Interact Club participated in the Rotary Day of Service.

Senior Decision Day: Career, College, Military

Upcoming Activities and Important Dates:

• Sunday, June 9th-Project Graduation Baccalaureate for the Class of 2024 at the Westbrook Congregational Church @ 3 PM
• Monday, June 10th-Underclassmen Awards @ 6:30 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium (Invitations will be mailed to recipients)
• Tuesday, June 11th-Senior Awards/Scholarships @ 6:30 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium (Invitations will be mailed to recipients)
• Wednesday, June 12th, Thursday, June 13th, Friday, June 14th-Early Dismissal Days
• Thursday, June 13th- Senior Walk Through at Daisy @ 11:00 A.M.
• Friday, June 14th-Graduation 5 P.M.

Dear WHS Families,

We have completed our first week of AP Testing. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors put for commitment and effort in the testing. Thank you to the WHS PTSO for a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week. May is an incredibly busy month so please read the Upcoming Activities and Important Dates section. Please note there will also be a separate information letter going out to Seniors outlining all the activities and expectations.

Special Teacher Recognition

Congratulations to Angelo Saba who received his 092 Certification and 6th Year Degree from UCONN!

Congratulations to Cassidy Bancroft who completed a week long Culinary Boot Camp!

Student Activities:

CIAC Scholar Athlete Awards at the Aqua Turf

End of Year Band/Choir Concert with Senior Recognition

WHS Unified Track Meet

Upcoming Activities and Important Dates:

• Sunday, May 12th-Mother's Day
• Monday, May 13th-Annual Town Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Tuesday, May 14th-Board of Education Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Monday, May 20th-WHS Athletic Boosters @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Tuesday, May 21st-Freshmen Class Breakfast from 7:50-8:30 A.M. in the WHS Cafeteria
• Friday, May 24th-State-wide Go Out and Play Day 
• Friday, May 31st-Junior/Senior Prom @ 6 -9:30 P.M. at The Water's Edge (Tickets go on sale May 8th in Ms. Eichler's Room. They are $60)
• Monday, June 3rd-Senior Breakfast/ Field Trip to Holiday Hill
• Wednesday, June 5th-Old Saybrook/Westbrook Exchange Club ACE Award @ 5:30 P.M. at Luigi's
• Friday, June 7th-Junior Class Breakfast from 7:50-8:30 A.M. in the WHS Cafeteria
• Monday, June 10th-Underclassmen Awards @ 6:30 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Tuesday, June 11th-Senior Awards/Scholarships @ 6:30 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Thursday, June 13th- Senior Walk Through at Daisy @ 11:00 A.M.
• Friday, June 14th-Graduation 5 P.M.

WHS Project Graduation Fundraisers:

WHS Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

    

 

Happy Mother's Day!

Motherly love comes in all shapes and sizes, so be sure to celebrate your mom-figures, too; your mother-in-law, step-mom, grandma, adoptive mom, guardian, or any other wonderful lady who has made a positive difference in your world.

 

Have an enjoyable weekend!        

 

My best,

Tara Winch

Dear WHS Families,

It's show week! Cast, crew, and the production staff of Little Shop of Horrors  are ready for opening night tonight, Friday, April 26th at 7 P.M. Tickets are available online (https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/84004) or at the door. We hope to see you at the show! 

Classroom Observation Snapshot:

Bakeshop students who won our in-house cupcake war competition will be representing WHS at the Cupcake Wars that Morgan School on Friday, May 3rd. Wish them luck as they try to snag 1st place with their Enchanted Forest-themed cupcake display!

Science students learn about the anatomy of birds  and other creatures from Marshmallow, the Cockatoo.

Student Activities:

WHS Theatre Program presents Little Shop Of Horrors! Friday, April 26th 7 P.M. and  Saturday, April 27th 2 P.M./ 7 P.M. https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/84004

WHS Unified Sports Field Trip to the Hartford Yard Goats

Sophomore students attend a Career Expo at Wesleyan University.

WHS Boys and Girls Track Senior Day

WHS Interact Club Food Drive 

Annual Library Poetry Contest. Ms. Esposito is collecting student original poems until April 30th.

Upcoming Activities and Important Dates:

• Friday, April 26th-Little Shop of Horrors @ 7 P.M.
• Saturday, April 27th-Little Shop of Horrors @ 2 P.M. and 7 P.M.
• Monday, April 29th-EB Welding Competition from 8 A.M.-1 P.M.
• Monday, April 29th- Teen Leadership will present to the Middle School students on Negative Consequences of Social Media.
• Wednesday, May 1st-WHS Music Boosters @ 6:30 P.M. in the WHS Culinary Room
• Monday, May 6th-AP Testing begins (See schedule below)
• Wednesday, May 8th-WHS PTSO @6:30 P.M. in the Culinary Room
• Thursday, May 9th-Sophomore Breakfast @ 7:50 A.M. in the WHS Cafeteria
• Thursday, May 9th- End of the Year Band/Choir Concert @ 7:30 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Monday, May 13th-Annual Town Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Tuesday, May 14th-Board of Education Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Monday, May 20th-WHS Athletic Boosters @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Friday, May 24th-State-wide Go Out and Play Day 

AP Testing Schedule

WHS Project Graduation Fundraisers:

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Dear WHS Families,

Happy May! Hopefully, warm spring weather is upon us. We have two weeks of AP Testing ahead of us and students are prepared to do their best! The WMS and WHS successfully completed their Lockdown Drill yesterday. All staff and student followed the appropriate protocols and procedures to make it a helpful and informative drill. We are in the midst of spring sports and our student athletes are doing well. Everyone is appreciative our our new Athletic Trainer, Liz Saunders, who is doing a wonderful job of keeping our student athletes  healthy and safe. It's also Teacher Appreciation Week. Don't for get to sign up below to help the WHS PTSO provide snacks and lunch for our teachers.

Special Recognition:

Congratulations to Paula Fitzgerald: Hall of Fame Honorary Inductee

Congratulations to the 1986 WHS Girls Basketball Team: Hall of Fame HIgh School Team Inductee

Past and Present Athletic Directors and Principals

Congratulations Dan Jennings-George Synott Unified Sports Coach Award!

Students Activities:

Little Shop of Horrors was a huge success! Thank to the cast, crew, and production staff for an awesome theatrical experience.

2024 Connecticut Maritime Welding Event

Unified Sports Banquet Teammate Awards

Bakeshop students compete in Cupcake Wars at Morgan High School

Upcoming Activities and Important Dates:

• Wednesday, May 8th-WHS PTSO @6:30 P.M. in the Culinary Room
• Thursday, May 9th-Sophomore Breakfast @ 7:50 A.M. in the WHS Cafeteria
• Thursday, May 9th- End of the Year Band/Choir Concert @ 7:30 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Monday, May 13th-Annual Town Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Tuesday, May 14th-Board of Education Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Monday, May 20th-WHS Athletic Boosters @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Friday, May 24th-State-wide Go Out and Play Day 
• Friday, May 31st-Junior/Senior Prom @ 6 P.M. -9:30 P.M. at The Water's Edge (Tickets go on sale May 8th in Ms. Eichler's Room. They are $60)
• Monday, June 3rd-Senior Breakfast/ Field Trip to Holiday Hill
• Monday, June 10th-Underclassmen Awards @ 6:30 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Tuesday, June 11th-Senior Awards/Scholarships @ 6:30 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Friday, June 14th-Graduation 5 P.M.

WHS PTSO Teacher Appreciation Sign Ups:
This upcoming week is Teacher's Appreciation Week! We would like to acknowledge all of our teachers and staff with sweet surprises in their lounge! Please consider either making or buying any items below. Thank you in advance for all of your support to make this a special week for them! If you'd like to contribute towards Friday's luncheon, please Venmo @Nelio-Fineza
(https://venmo.com/u/Nelio-Fineza)
Monday: Muffins & Coffee /Tea
Wednesday: Trail Mix Bar
Friday: Salads & Stuffed Breads
Please click on the following link to sign up to drop off items this week:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/508054DAEAA2DA4FA7-49486023-teacher

Thank You, WHS PTSO

AP Testing Schedule

WHS Project Graduation Fundraisers:

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Please be sure to mark your calendars and come celebrate the hard work and dedication of our senior student-athletes. We look forward to seeing you all in the stands. Let's Go, Purple Knights! 

Have an enjoyable weekend!        

 

My best,                                   

Tara Winch

Dear WHS Families,

It has been a very busy week starting off with Tax Day on Monday. Students have been reacclimating themselves with their classes and keeping the momentum going for 4th Quarter. Juniors have received their SAT scores which are available through the College Board Portal or you may contact your child's School Counselor. Seniors have been completing their Local Scholarship applications. 

Student Activities:

On Wednesday, welding students began work on Career Technical Education kits proudly sponsored and created by General Dynamics Electric Boat and Navy Submarine Industrial Base. The 30 pipe hangers our students put together will be used in submarines being built here in Connecticut (after testing of course). This is an authentic workplace experience for our students. 

  

Jim Crawford, Registrar of Voters,  speaks to Seniors during Senior Advisory about the voting process.

The class of 2024 begin painting their class bricks!

WHS Theatre Program presents Little Shop Of Horrors! 

WHS Interact Club Food Drive

Annual Library Poetry Contest. Ms. Esposito is collecting student original poems until April 30th.

Upcoming Activities and Important Dates:

• Monday, April 22nd-Passover
• Monday, April 22nd-Earth Day
• Wednesday, April 24th-Career Fair from 9:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. at Wesleyan University
• Friday, April 26th-Opening Night of Little Shop of Horrors @ 7 P.M.
• Saturday, April 27th-Little Shop of Horrors @ 2 P.M. and 7 P.M.
• Monday, April 29th-EB Welding Competition from 8 A.M.-1 P.M.
• Wednesday, May 1st-WHS Music Boosters @ 6:30 P.M. in the WHS Culinary Room
• Monday, May 6th-AP Testing begins (See schedule below)
• Wednesday, May 8th-WHS PTSO @6:30 P.M. in the Culinary Room
• Thursday, May 9th-Sophomore Breakfast @ 7:50 A.M. in the WHS Cafeteria
• Monday, May 13th-Annual Town Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Tuesday, May 14th-Board of Education Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Monday, May 20th-WHS Athletic Boosters @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library

AP Testing Schedule

WHS Project Graduation Fundraisers:

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Please be sure to mark your calendars and come celebrate the hard work and dedication of our senior student-athletes. We look forward to seeing you all in the stands. Let's Go, Purple Knights! 

Have an enjoyable weekend!             

 

My best,

Tara Winch

Hello WHS Families, 

This week  Mrs. Carson (Career/ College Readiness Coordinator ) along with School Counselors Mrs. Britton and Ms. Kurek presented an overview of  WHS course offerings, Pathways, and other pertinent information to 8th graders as a precursor to the Course Selection process.  All Juniors participated in a two day virtual SAT prep class in preparation for the In School SAT Day on Wednesday, March 20th. Grade level Advisories met on Wednesday and learned about the importance of networking with a focus on the POG attributes  Social Awareness and Effective Communicator. 

Student Activities:

Spring Fling!

Teen Leadership organizes a successful Semi Formal Spring Fling at the Elks Club! It was wonderful evening of music and dancing. Thank you to Chef Paul for the wonderful food display and to all the families who decorated and brought desserts.

WHS Indoor Track Awards

WHS Boys Basketball Awards

WHS Girls Basketball Awards

Nelson, the Therapy Dog comes to WHS to meet our students.

Upcoming Activities and Important Dates:

• Sunday, March 10th-Tuesday, April 9th Ramadan
• Tuesday, March 12th-OSW Cheerleading Awards Night @ 5:00P.M.
• Tuesday, March 12th- Board of Education Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Wednesday, March 13th-WHS PTSO Meeting @ 6:30 P.M. in the WHS Culinary Room
• Wednesday, March 13th-WMS/WHS Combined Choral/Band Concert @ 7 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Thursday, March 14th-Parent/Teacher Conferences from 1P.M.-6-P.M. Virtual and In Person (The schoolappointments  portal is open)
• Friday, March 15th-Music Trip to Boston to experience Beethoven's 9th Symphony
• Tuesday, March 19th-Spring begins!
• Wednesday, March 20th- In School SAT for Juniors
• Thursday, March 21st- National College Fair for Juniors @ the Hartford Convention Center
• Friday, March 22nd-Westbrook Project Graduation Fundraiser from 7 P.M.-8:30 P.M.
• Saturday, March 23rd-Light on Westbrook hosted by Oxford Academy from 6:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. (See the flyer below)
• Monday, March 25th-Shoreline Clinic Career Day-See Mrs. Carson
• Friday, March 29th-Good Friday/No School
• Sunday, Easter Sunday
• Monday, April 1st-April Fools' Day!

Student Council Fundraiser/Cookie Dough & Cake Rolls:

https://my.mcmfundraising.com/2024-spring-westbrook-high-school-student-council/anjali-cotton/ 

Westbrook Project Graduation Fundraiser:

District-wide PTSO Fundraiser:

WPS and Oxford Academy Fundraiser:

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

The Westbrook Athletic Department would like to invite friends and family to our awards night:

• Tuesday, March 12 @ 5:00 P.M.- OSW Cheerleading-WHS Cafeteria

I hope everyone had a safe and dry weekend. Enjoy the 96th Academy Awards tonight! And the Oscar goes to....

My best,

Tara Winch

Dear WHS Families,

Well, we certainly have had our share of April showers this week! I hope everyone is looking forward to a wonderful week off. It is hard to believe that we are in 4th Quarter.  Students have chosen their courses for the 2024-2025 academic year and it will be here before you know it. It has been a busy two weeks so I am sure students are ready to relax before the homestretch.

WHS Classroom Snapshot Observation:

The Bakeshop students had a friendly competition of Cupcake Wars!

Advisory: Career Pathways Business Partners and POG Attribute Responsible Decision Making

Student Activities:

Shoreline Spring Captains Leadership Conference

Middlesex Chamber of Commerce: Geno Auriemma

Junior College Fair

Career Pathways Field Trip to the Middlesex Hospital Shoreline Clinic

CAS Outstanding Art Award

Audrey 2 is in the house! Little Shop of Horrors will run Friday, April 26th 7 PM and Saturday, April 27th 2PM and 7 PM.

Red Flag Campaign Assembly

Open Gym-Volleyball Night hosted by the WHS PTSO

Earth Day Poster Competition

WHS Interact Club Activities to Date

Upcoming Activities and Important Dates:

• Monday, April 8th-Friday, April 12th-Spring Break/No school
• Tuesday, April 16th-Board of Education Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Monday, April 22nd-Passover
• Monday, April 22nd-Earth Day
• Wednesday, April 24th-Career Fair at We 9:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Wesleyan University
• Friday, April 26th-Opening Night of Little Shop of Horrors @ 7 P.M.
• Saturday, April 27th-Little Shop of Horrors @ 2 P.M. and 7 P.M.

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Wishing everyone an enjoyable Spring Break!

My best,

Tara Winch

Dear WHS Families,

Happy St. Patrick's Day. May the luck of the Irish be with you today. We have had a week filled with school events and activities including Parent Teacher Conferences. Please know we have extended the WHS Couse selection until Monday, March 18th so students may still enter into the Powerschool portal for any last minute additions or deletions. We have added AP Computer Science A if students are looking for another elective to select.

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshot:

 AP Physics students benefitted from a guest lesson on Energy from Professor Jones.

Mr. Gerhardt shares the history of Beethoven's life and excerpts from Beethoven's 9th Symphony in preparation for seeing and hearing the performance at the Handel and Hayden Symphony Hall in Boston.

Students Activities:

Band Trip to Boston-Students visited the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Fire and Ice hibachi grill dining, and then experienced Beethoven's 9th Symphony with the Boston Symphony.

WHS Cheerleading Awards

Boys Ice Hockey Awards

WHS/WMS Combined Band Choir Concert

WHS Interact

Upcoming Activities and Important Dates:

• Monday, March 18th- Course Selection will close at the end of the day.
• Monday, March 18th-WHS Athletic Boosters Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Tuesday, March 19th-Spring begins!
• Wednesday, March 20th- In School SAT for Juniors
• Thursday, March 21st- National College Fair for Juniors @ the Hartford Convention Center
• Friday, March 22nd-Westbrook Project Graduation Fundraiser from 7 P.M.-8:30 P.M.
• Saturday, March 23rd-Light on Westbrook hosted by Oxford Academy from 6:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. (See the flyer below)
• Monday, March 25th-Shoreline Clinic Career Day-See Mrs. Carson
• Friday, March 29th-Good Friday/No School
• Sunday, March 31st- Easter Sunday
• Monday, April 1st-April Fools' Day!

FCCLA Fundraiser:

Westbrook Project Graduation Fundraiser:

District-wide PTSO Fundraiser:

WPS and Oxford Academy Fundraiser:

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

I hope you had a great weekend and have a lucky day!

My best,

Tara Winch

Hello WHS Families,

This has been a busy week with Course Selection for Grades 9-11.  Students met in their individual Advisories to begin choosing their classes for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Please know that the Powerschool Portal for course selection will be open until Friday, March 15th. During the next two weeks be talking to your children about courses they have been recommended for or the electives they are thinking about taking for next year. Don't forget to refer to the 2024-2025 WHS Program of Study and Career Pathways Guide for course information. School Counselors Ms. Jill Britton (A-K), Ms. Rachel Kurek (L-Z), and Mrs. Leslie Carson (Career and College Readiness Coordinator) are available to assist you if you have any questions regarding the course selection process. 

WHS Classroom Snapshot:

African American, Black, Latino, and Puerto Rican Studies  and US History classes attended Harlem on My Mind at the Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center to learn about the Harlem Renaissance in celebration of Black History Month.

Mr. John Bubello, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), visited with students interested in learning more about careers in finance, including students from Mr. P. Hanssen's Financial Algebra class. Students learned what financial planners and advisors do, the knowledge and skills they need to be successful, and how to go about becoming a CFP.  

  

The Senior Class learned about the Scholarship application process during their Advisory. Please visit the School Counseling Office to fill out Local and Westbrook Foundation Scholarships.

Student Activities:

SADD sponsored a Fun Night for 5th and 6th graders at the WMS.

The Safe a Life Tour visited WHS. Student learned about the importance of good decision making and being the positive change. MADD and Law Enforcement officers spoke about the negative impacts of distracted driving and how to stay focused while driving. Thank you Mr. Bialicki and his Teen Leadership class who organized the event.

Upcoming Activities:

• Tuesday, March 5th-WHS Course Selection with the 8th Grade
• Wednesday, March 6th SAT Prep Workshop for Juniors from 12:50 P.M.-2:20 P.M.
• Thursday, March 7th-Early Dismissal Day for Professional Development
• Friday, March 8th-No School for Professional Development
• Thursday, March 14th-Parent/Teacher Conferences from 1P.M.-6-P.M. Virtual and In Person (You will be notified when the schoolappointments  portal is open)
• Friday, March 15th-Music Trip to Boston to experience Beethoven's 9th Symphony
• Tuesday, March 19th-Spring begins!
• Wednesday, March 20th- In School SAT for Juniors
• Friday, March 22nd-Westbrook Project Graduation Fundraiser from 7 P.M.-8:30 P.M.
• Saturday, March 23rd-Light on Westbrook hosted by Oxford Academy from 6:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. (See the flyer below)

Student Council Fundraiser/Cookie Dough & Cake Rolls:

https://my.mcmfundraising.com/2024-spring-westbrook-high-school-student-council/anjali-cotton/ 

Westbrook Project Graduation Fundraiser:

District-wide PTSO Fundraiser:

WPS and Oxford Academy Fundraiser:

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

The Westbrook Athletic Department would like to invite you and your family and friends to our individual winter sports award nights on the following days and times:

• Monday, March 4 @ 5:30 P.M.- Indoor Track and Field- WHS Cafeteria
• Tuesday, March 5 @ 5:30 P.M.- Boys Basketball- WHS Gym 
• Tuesday, March 5 @ 6:30 P.M.- Girls Basketball- WHS Gym 
• Tuesday, March 12 @ 5:00 P.M.-Cheerleading-WHS Cafeteria

We look forward to seeing you at these celebratory events. 

***It's time to sign up for one of our competitive spring teams! We encourage all students to play a spring sport even if it's their first time! Please sign up no later than Friday, March 8th, to guarantee clearance to start on the first day of practice.
Spring Registration Link: https://students.arbitersports.com/westbrook-athletics/whs-westbrook-spring-athletics-2024

Fun March Facts:

“March” is named for the Roman god of war, Mars. However, we think of it as the beginning of spring, as March brings the vernal equinox, the Full Worm Moon, and the return of Daylight Saving Time! March's birthstones are aquamarine and bloodstone. These stones symbolize courage. Its birth flower is the daffodil. The zodiac signs are Pisces until approximately March 20 and Aries from approximately March 21 onward.    

Dear WHS Families,

Given the two short weeks, we thought it best to combine them. We have had some exciting events and activities to share from the last two weeks. 

Student Activities:

Senior Night for Girls Gymnastics

SCW Blue Knights Boys Ice Hockey

Students begin rehearsal for the Spring Musical Little Shop of Horrors!

Student videographer prepares to interview former Principal Bob Hale about the importance of CIAC's Unified Sports Program.

FBLA hosts family movie night: The Lorax

Senior!!! The Westbrook Local Scholarships are available in the Guidance Office. Apply now.

Upcoming Activities:

• Friday, February 23rd-FBLA hosts Family Movie Night with The Lorax @ 6:30 in the WHS Auditorium
• Saturday, February 24th- Boys Ice Hockey Senior Game @ 7 P.M. at the Cromwell Rink
• Wednesday, February 28th-WHS Course Selection during Advisory
• Tuesday, March 5th-WHS Course Selection with the 8th Grade
• Wednesday, March 6th SAT Prep Workshop for Juniors from 12:50 P.M.-2:20 P.M.
• Thursday, March 7th-Early Dismissal Day for Professional Development
• Friday, March 8th-No School for Professional Development
• Thursday, March 14th-Parent/Teacher Conferences from 1P.M.-6-P.M. Virtual and In Person (You will be notified when the schoolappointments  portal is open)
• Friday, March 15th-Music Trip to Boston to experience Beethoven's 9th Symphony
• Tuesday, March 19th-Spring begins!
• Wednesday, March 20th- In School SAT for Juniors
• Saturday, March 23rd-Light on Westbrook hosted by Oxford Academy from 6:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. (See the flyer below)

Student Council Fundraiser/Cookie Dough & Cake Rolls:

https://my.mcmfundraising.com/2024-spring-westbrook-high-school-student-council/anjali-cotton/ 

WHS Safe Grad Night Fundraiser:

Important WHS Project Graduation Message:

Help Support Westbrook Class of 2024!
Essex Savings Bank generously donates each year to
non-profit organizations based on customer votes.
If you are an Essex Saving Bank customer, please vote for Westbrook Project Graduation! Essex Savings Bank Community Investment Balloting is open for voting until 2/29/24.

District-wide PTSO Fundraiser:

WPS and Oxford Academy Fundraiser:

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

The Westbrook Athletic Department would like to invite you and your family and friends to our individual winter sports award nights on the following days and times:

• Monday, March 4 @ 5:30 P.M.- Indoor Track and Field- WHS Cafeteria
• Tuesday, March 5 @ 5:30 P.M.- Boys Basketball- WHS Gym 
• Tuesday, March 5 @ 6:30 P.M.- Girls Basketball- WHS Gym 
• Tuesday, March 12 @ 5:30 P.M.-Cheerleading-WHS Cafeteria

We look forward to seeing you at these celebratory events. 

***It's time to sign up for one of our competitive spring teams! We encourage all students to play a spring sport even if it's their first time! Please sign up no later than Friday, March 8th, to guarantee clearance to start on the first day of practice.
Spring Registration Link: https://students.arbitersports.com/westbrook-athletics/whs-westbrook-spring-athletics-2024

Have a wonderful weekend.

My best,

Tara

 Dear WHS Families,

Students received their 2024-2025 WHS Program of Study and Career Pathways Guides during Advisory this Wednesday. Students were given time to read through the guides and  look at course offerings in their selected Pathway. The course selection process will begin the end of February.

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshots:

Students in Global and Community Class brought middle and high school canned good donations to the Food Pantry.  Thank you for the continued support of this yearlong food drive.

Guest chef and WHS Graduate/Resident Jay Taylor cooks up some Steak and Eggs with the students in Culinary!

Student Activities:

Shoreline Conference Student Athlete Character Building Seminar

Senior Celebration for  OSW Cheerleading

Senior Celebration for Boys Basketball

Boys Basketball Pink Game

Girls Basketball Pink Game

Come celebrate Westbrook's #17 in the Daniel Hand Co-op this Saturday, February 10th @ 7:30 P.M. at the Northford Ice Rink (Blue Rink) as they face Guildord High School for their Senior Game.

Junior Achievement Motivational Monday

Electric Boat Application Day

FMLA Family Movie Night

Students are painting another addition to the the author book spine on the wall in the library.  Neil Schusterman has been added.

WHS staff and students volunteered to read the first chapter of age appropriate books to our middle school students for World Read Aloud Day. 

The Daisy Dash. Have some fun and join in the run!

   Upcoming Activities: 

• Friday, February 9th-Senior Night for Gymnastics @ FlipFlop Gymnastics in Deep River at 7:15P.M.
• Saturday, February 10th-WHS Robotics Team @ St. Bernard's High School from 9 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
• Saturday, February 10th-Shoreline Cheerleading Competition in the Westbrook High School Gym @ 11:00 A.M.
• Saturday, February 10th-WHS Girls Basketball Senior Night @ 4:45 P.M. in the WHS Gym
• Saturday, February 10th-Girls Ice Hockey Senior Game @ 7:30 P.M. at the Northford Ice Rink (Blue Rink)
• Sunday, February 11th- Superbowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers kicks off at 6:30 P.M.
• Monday, February 12th-Junior Achievement Motivational Monday-See Ms. Carson
• Monday, February 12th- WHS Athletic Boosters Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the library
• Tuesday, February 13th-NAEP Testing for Seniors- A schoolmessenger was sent home to all Seniors from the Guidance Department.
• Tuesday, February 13th-Board of Education Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the library
• Wednesday, February 14th-Valentine's Day 
• Thursday, February 15th-Electric Boat Application Day 8 A.M.-11 A.M.
• Friday, February 16th-Tuesday, February 20th- February Break
• Saturday, February 24th- Boys Ice Hockey Senior Game @ 7 P.M. at the Cromwell Rink

Student Council Fundraiser/Cookie Dough & Cake Rolls:

https://my.mcmfundraising.com/2024-spring-westbrook-high-school-student-council/anjali-cotton/ 

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

The Westbrook Athletic Department would like to invite you and your family and friends to our individual winter sports award nights on the following days and times:

• Monday, March 4 @ 5:30 P.M.- Indoor Track and Field- WHS Cafeteria
• Monday, March 4 @ 6:30 P.M.- Cheer- WHS Cafeteria 
• Tuesday, March 5 @ 5:30 P.M.- Boys Basketball- WHS Gym 
• Tuesday, March 5 @ 6:30 P.M.- Girls Basketball- WHS Gym 

We look forward to seeing you at these celebratory events. 

***It's time to sign up for one of our competitive spring teams! We encourage all students to play a spring sport even if it's their first time! Please sign up no later than Friday, March 8th, to guarantee clearance to start on the first day of practice.
Spring Registration Link: https://students.arbitersports.com/westbrook-athletics/whs-westbrook-spring-athletics-2024

Have a beautiful weekend and enjoy the warm temperatures.

All my best,

Tara Winch

Hello Westbrook Families,

Happy Groundhog Day! So early this morning in Gobbler's Knob (Punxutawney, Pennsylvania),  Punxutawney Phil, who did not see his shadow, predicted that there will be an early Spring!

The last two weeks have been bustling as WHS has started Semester 2, Senior Transcripts have been sent to colleges, and students are updating their portfolios with course projects and POG rubrics. The WHS 2024-2025 Program of Study and Career Pathways Booklet has arrived today. Students will receive the Program of Study next Wednesday, February 7th during Advisory. Students will begin the course selection process in late February.

• Friday, February 9th-Senior Night for Gymnastics @ FlipFlop Gymnastics in Clinton at 7:15P.M.
• Saturday, February 10th-WHS Robotics Team @ St. Bernard's High School from 9 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
• Saturday, February 10th-WHS Girls Basketball Senior Night @ 4:45 P.M. in the WHS Gym
• Monday, February 12th-Junior Achievement Motivational Monday-See Ms. Carson
• Monday, February 12th- WHS Athletic Boosters Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the library
• Tuesday, February 13th-NAEP Testing for Seniors- A schoolmessenger was sent home to all Seniors from the Guidance Department.
• Tuesday, February 13th-Board of Education Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the library
• Wednesday, February 14th-Valentine's Day 
• Wednesday, February 14th-WHS PTSO Meeting @ 6:30 P.M. in the Culinary Room
• Thursday, February 15th-Electric Boat Application Day 8 A.M.-11 A.M.
• Friday, February 16th-Tuesday, February 20th- February Break
• Saturday, February 24th-Ice Hockey Senior Game @ 7 P.M. at the Cromwell Rink

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshot:

The Law Class enacted a Mock Trial which incorporated all aspects of the criminal justice system. The step by step process that occurs during a criminal trial was narrated giving the student audience (including our 8th graders) a clear understanding of our legal system.

Introduction to Broadcasting Student Video to highlight WHS's new Crumb Castle

Crumb Castle

The Community and Global Action Class spruces up the rock to support the American Heart Association and Valentines Day!

Student Activities:

Electric Boat Application Day

Junior Achievement Activities: Motivational Mondays

Interact sponsors National Wear Red Day! in support of Heart Health. They raised over $70.00.  

FMLA Family Movie Night

The Daisy Dash. Have some fun and join in the run!

Upcoming Activities:

• Monday, February 5th-Junior Achievement Motivational Monday-See Ms. Carson
• Tuesday, February 6th-WHS Project Graduation Meeting @ 6:30 P.M. in the Culinary Room
• Wednesday, February 7th-Leadership Conference @ 9 A.M. at Morgan High School
• Friday, February 9th-Senior Night for Gymnastics @ FlipFlop Gymnastics in Deep River at 7:15P.M.
• Saturday, February 10th-WHS Robotics Team @ St. Bernard's High School from 9 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
• Saturday, February 10th-WHS Girls Basketball Senior Night @ 4:45 P.M. in the WHS Gym
• Monday, February 12th-Junior Achievement Motivational Monday-See Ms. Carson
• Monday, February 12th- WHS Athletic Boosters Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the library
• Tuesday, February 13th-NAEP Testing for Seniors- A schoolmessenger was sent home to all Seniors from the Guidance Department.
• Tuesday, February 13th-Board of Education Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the library
• Wednesday, February 14th-Valentine's Day 
• Wednesday, February 14th-WHS PTSO Meeting @ 6:30 P.M. in the Culinary Room
• Thursday, February 15th-Electric Boat Application Day 8 A.M.-11 A.M.
• Friday, February 16th-Tuesday, February 20th- February Break
• Saturday, February 24th-Ice Hockey Senior Game @ 7 P.M. at the Cromwell Rink

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Wishing everyone a sunny bright weekend.    

My best,

Tara

Hello WHS Families,

I hope everyone was able to relax and spend time with family and friends throughout the well deserved holiday break. WHS was very busy prior to the break with ASFAB testing, our Drama Production, the Winter Concert, and Spirit Week. This week, Advisory groups engaged in a Portrait of a Graduate activity that focused on the attribute Perseverance. Also know that the FAFSA portal opened on December 31st (studentaid.gov). School Counselors are available for assistance in the registration process. All important dates for testing, score results, and college planning can be found in the School Counseling Newsletter  December School Counseling Newsletter .pdf (sent 12/15/23). The 2024-2025 WHS Program of Study and Career Pathways booklet is going to print next week as we gear up for the Course Selection process which will take place in mid February.

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshot:

AP US History Classes re-enact Lincoln's Funeral. Students took  on the roles of historic figures who spoke about Lincoln's impact on their lives.

Culinary Classes whip up some fabulous Fettuccini Alfredo for their Pasta Unit.

Student Activities:

Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of One Spotlight Town on a wonderful production!

The African American, Black, Puerto Rican, and Latino Studies class attended Blues and Beyond, a journey in music, culture, and history. 

WHS Winter Band Concert

Spirit Week

Senior Projects are underway.

Upcoming Activities:

• Monday, January 8th- SLC Student Leadership Conference Character Matters from 9 A.M.-10 A.M.@ Morgan 
• Monday, January 8th-Junior Parent Night @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Wednesday, January 10th-WHS Music Boosters Meeting @ 6:30 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Wednesday, January 10th-WHS PTSO Meeting @ 7 P.M. in the Culinary Room
• Thursday, January 11th-Students are delivering collected necessary items to Safe Futures. 
• Monday, January 15th-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-No School
• Tuesday, January 16th-ASFAB Results are in. Mrs. Carson will be meeting with students to interpret the test results with students.
• Tuesday, January 16th-Board of Education Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Friday, January 19th-Quarter 2/Semester 1 ends.
• Monday, January 22nd-Quarter 3/Semester 2 begins.
• Monday, January 22nd-WHS Athletic Boosters @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Monday, January 29th-Teen Leadership classes are attending a Leadership Seminar based on post secondary career opportunities.

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Enjoy a wonderful winter weekend!

My best,

Tara Winch

Dear WHS Families,

It certainly has been a blustery January so far. Representative Joe Courtney visited Westbrook High School  to hear about our Program of Studies and Career Pathways. He was particularly interested in our Career Z Challenge  and our partnership with Electric Boat. 

Student Activities:

Safe Futures Collection Drive

College Signing Day

Unified Basketball Tournament

Don't forget to order your WHS Yearbook!

The Robotics Team is Rockin' It!!

Upcoming Activities:

• Monday, January 15th-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-No School
• Tuesday, January 16th is an A Day.
• Tuesday, January 16th-ASFAB Results are in. Mrs. Carson will be meeting with students to interpret the test results with students.
• Tuesday, January 16th-Board of Education Meeting @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Friday, January 19th-Quarter 2/Semester 1 ends.
• Monday, January 22nd-Quarter 3/Semester 2 begins.
• Monday, January 22nd-WHS Athletic Boosters @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Monday, January 29th-Teen Leadership classes are attending a Leadership Seminar based on post secondary career opportunities.

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Athletic Picture Information and Schedule:

Westbrook High School winter athletic department photos will take place on Tuesday, January 16, starting at 4:45 p.m. 

We are excited to continue to use PC Sports for our athletic department pictures. Attached to this email is the pricing guide. Please review Patrick's photo gallery at www.pc-sports.com to see his amazing pictures!

Please know that all pictures can be purchased online. Each athlete will be given a personal QR code on the day of the photoshoot. Please make sure to ask your athlete(s) for a copy of the QR code on picture day. Then, please go online and enter your information. You will receive an email once the pictures are ready to be purchased. 

Athletes are to wear the following on picture day:

• Cheer- Team Uniform 
• Gymnastics- Team Leotard 
• Indoor Track and Field- Black Uniform 
• Boys Basketball- Purple Uniform 
• Girls Basketball- Purple Uniform 

Picture times for each team are below (WHS Main Hallway):

• 4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Cheerleading and Gymnastics 
• 5:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. - Indoor Track & Field
• 5:20 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. - Boys Basketball 
• 5:40 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Girls Basketball

Please contact Caitlin Eichler, at ceichler@westbrookctschools.org, with any questions. Thank you and Let's Go Purple Knights! 

Hoping everyone had an enjoyable extended weekend.

My best,

Tara Winch

Hello Westbrook High School Families,

It has been a busy week with classroom historical enactments, cultural and musical activities, and field trips to the Senior Center. 

Student Activities:

Teen Leadership students attended the Westbrook Senior Center on Wednesday where they participated in a holiday activity of gingerbread house decorating. Students also brought one of the school's keyboards and initiated a community sing along with everyone in attendance. Another group will be participating in a different activity on Friday. Teen Leadership is making an effort to engage students in some intergenerational activities with the Westbrook Senior Center. 

Upcoming Activities:

• Friday, December 15th and Saturday, December 16th-WHS Theater Department presents One Stoplight Town  @ 7 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Monday, December 18th-Friday December 22nd-Spirit Week (See Flyer)
• Monday, December 18th-Athletic Boosters @6 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Tuesday, December 19th-ASVAB Testing @ 9:30 A.M.
• Wednesday, December 20th-WHS Music Concert @ 7:30 P.M. in the Auditorium
• Friday, December 22nd-Early Dismissal Day 
• Monday, December 25th through Monday, January 1st-Holiday Break
• Sunday, December 31st-FAFSA opens
• Tuesday, January 2nd-School is back in session (B Day)
• Monday, January 8th-Junior Parent Night @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Have a great weekend.

My best,

Tara Winch

Hello WHS Families,

December is already flying by. We are approaching the midpoint of Quarter 2, winter sports are underway, and the WHS Theater production One Spotlight Town prepares for opening night next Friday, December 15th. Grade level Advisories met this week: Seniors learned about financial literacy, Juniors and Freshmen focused on time management, and Sophomores engaged in a Naviance lesson.

Student Activities:

WHS Theater Department presents One Spotlight Town.

Shoreline Conference Class Act Winter Sportsmanship Conference

Culinary and Bakeshop open Crumb Castle for business.

WHS supports National PJ Day to help children with cancer. Thank you to staff, students, and community businesses that contributed.

Interact Maui Relief contributes to Rotary Donation of $10,000.

Interact and Teen Leadership combine efforts for donations to Safe Futures and BHcare displayed on our Spirit of Giving Tree.

School Counselors attend a Southern CT State University Conference on Program Updates.

Senior Projects are underway.

Upcoming Activities:

• Tuesday, December 12th-Board of Education Meeting 27 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Wednesday, December 13th-WHS PTSO Meeting @ 6:30 P.M. in the Culinary Room
• Wednesday, December 20th-WHS Music Concert @ 7:30 P.M. in the Auditorium
• Friday, December 15th and Saturday, December 16th-WHS Theater Department presents One Stoplight Town  @ 7 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Monday, December 18th-Friday December 22nd-Spirit Week (Themed days TBD)
• Tuesday, December 19th-ASVAB Testing @ 9:30 A.M.
• Friday, December 22nd-Early Dismissal Day 
• Monday, December 25th through Monday, January 1st-Holiday Break
• Sunday, December 31st-FAFSA opens
• Tuesday, January 2nd-School is back in session
• Monday, January 8th-Junior Parent Night @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Wishing everyone a relaxing weekend.

My best,

Tara Winch

Hello WHS Families,

Happy Veterans Day! WHS enjoyed planning and preparing for our combined WHS/WMS Veterans Day Ceremony followed by a Community/WPS Veterans Day Ceremony on the Town Green. Please remember to thank a Veteran.

Veterans Day Highlights  

Veterans Day Slideshow:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkpVWINoBwU

WHS/WMS Veterans Day Ceremony

Veterans Day Town-wide Ceremony on the Green

WHS Classroom  Observation Snapshot

English classes display artistic reflections of Literature

US Government learns about the Electoral College.

AP Biology focuses on the multiplying and dividing of Carbons.

Student Activities

Rotary Youth Leadership Association (RYLA) WHS participants received 1st Place!

Rotary Foundation Expo: WHS  RYLA Winner debriefs with a RYLA Judge and learns about grant writing.

National College Signing Day 

WHS Girls Soccer Team heads off to the CIAC Class S State Tournament.

WHS Theater students prepare the showcase for One Spotlight.

Upcoming Activities

• Monday, November 13th-AP Exam payment is due to Lisa Anderson in the Guidance Office. Students participating in AP Exams received letters  on Wednesday, November 1st.
• Wednesday, November 15th-FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) Blood Drive from 11 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Use this link to set up an appointment and pre-answer questions to make the day of donation as smooth as possible. You must have an appointment, but can register at any time up until the day of the drive. With just one donation, you can save up to 3 lives during this critical blood shortage. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! 
• Monday, November 20th-NHS Inductions. Time TBA.
• Wednesday, November 22nd, 23rd, and 24th-Thanksgiving Break-No School
• Wednesday, December 6th-WHS Music Boosters Meeting @ 6:30 P.M. in the Culinary Room
• Wednesday, December 13th-WHS PTSO Meeting @ 6:30 P.M. in the Culinary Room
• Friday, December 15th and Saturday, December 16th-WHS Theater Department presents One Stoplight Town in the WHS Auditorium @ 7 P.M.

WHS Music Boosters Poinsettia Fundraiser:

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!

Tara Winch

    Hello WHS Families,

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving Break sharing time with family and friends. It is hard to believe it is already December and we are looking forward to another wonderful school/community event: the Westbrook Tree Lighting on the Town Green this Sunday, December 3rd. 

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshot:  

AP Psychology and Anatomy and Physiology observed the student lead dissection of a sheep brain. Students identified parts of the brain and their functions. 

Student Activities

WHS National Honor Society Inductions

Boys Soccer Awards Ceremony

Girls Soccer Awards Ceremony

Girls Field Hockey Awards Ceremony

WHS Band rehearses for the Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 3rd @ 4 P.M.

CAS-CIAC Student Leadership Conference

WHS FCCLA hosted a Red Cross Blood Drive. Thirty-one pints of blood were collected!

WHS Interact

  The WHS Program of Study and the Career  Pathways Program and the WHS Promotional Video makes it showing at the CABE/CAPPS Conference.

WHS Bake Shop students bake, build, and decorate the Water's Edge gingerbread house.

WHS Students receive recognition from the Westbrook Board of Selectmen for their diligent efforts in this summer's beach cleanup.

Upcoming Activities:

• Sunday, December 3rd-Westbrook Tree Lighting  @ 4 P.M. on the Town Green
• Wednesday, December 6th-WHS Music Boosters Meeting @ 6:30 P.M. in the Culinary Room
• Tuesday, December 12th-Board of Education Meeting 27 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Wednesday, December 13th-WHS PTSO Meeting @ 6:30 P.M. in the Culinary Room
• Wednesday, December 20th-WHS Music Concert @ 7:30 P.M. in the Auditorium
• Friday, December 15th and Saturday, December 16th-WHS Theater Department presents One Stoplight Town  @ 7 P.M. in the WHS Auditorium
• Monday, December 18th-Friday December 22nd-Spirit Week (Themed days TBD)
• Tuesday, December 19th-ASVAB Testing @ 9:30 A.M.
• Friday, December 22nd-Early Dismissal Day 
• Monday, December 25th through Monday, January 1st-Holiday Break
• Sunday, December 31st-FAFSA opens
• Tuesday, January 2nd-School is back in session
• Monday, January 8th-Junior Parent Night @ 6 P.M. in the WHS Library

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Have a wonderful weekend!

My best,

Tara Winch

Hello WHS Families,

It was great to see so many parents at the Fall WHS Parent /Teacher Conferences. If you did not have an opportunity to attend either in person or virtually, know that our teachers are always available to discuss your child's academic progress. Please don't hesitate to call or email.

*Also any Juniors who are going on the Aerospace Alley or Town Hall Field Trip, your permission slips are due in the Guidance Office on Monday, October 30th.

Welding Lab Update:

The Plasma Cutter has arrived.

Student Activities:

Manufacturing Day at the Lee Company

WHS Boys Soccer Senior Game

WHS/LOL Girls Field Hockey Pink/Senior Game

FCCLA Halloween Bake Sale  

Veterans Day Video

Upcoming Activities:

• Monday, October 30th-Project Graduation Meeting in the WHS Library @ 6:30 P.M.
• Tuesday, October 31st-Halloween
• Wednesday, November 1st-Junior Job Shadow Day at the Aerospace Museum and Town Hall
• Wednesday, November 1st-Pictures are due for the WPS Veterans Day Video (See flyer above)
• Monday, November 6th-Financial Aid Night @ 6:30 P.M. (Virtual)
• Tuesday, November 7th-Election Day/No school for students/ Professional Development for teachers
• Friday, November 10th-Veterans Day is observed. WHS/WMS In school Assembly @ 8:15 in the WH Gym. Veterans are welcome. 
• Friday, November 10th-Veterans Day is observed. WHS/WMS will attend the Town wide Ceremony at the Town Green @ 11:00 A.M.
• Monday, November 20th-NHS Inductions. Time TBD.
• Wednesday, November 22nd, 23rd, and 24th-Thanksgiving Break-No School

Project Graduation Announcement:

Project Graduation is, once again, having an Election Day bake sale on November 7^th from 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. at the Westbrook Town Hall and will be looking for bakers and volunteers.  

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

It was a beautiful weekend. I wish everyone a relaxing end to October as we begin the month of thanks and giving.

All my best,

Tara Winch

Hello WHS Families,

So, we are approaching the end of the First Quarter (Friday, November 10th) and students are busy with academics, athletics, and acting! Seniors are awaiting early decision information and other are awaiting Internship confirmation. Juniors just had a career oriented field trip to Aerospace Alley and Westbrook Town Hall. Freshmen spent this week's Advisory learning about Naviance and receiving their login credentials with a follow up  Guidance lesson from Ms. Britton and Ms. Kurek with Strengths Explorer. Sophomores focused on team building, collaboration and problem solving.

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshot:

Ms. Britton and Ms. Kurek present the Strengths Explorer to Freshmen.

Freshmen US Government and Civics classes reenact the Constitutional Convention.

Student Activities:

WHS Unified Youth Leadership Summit at Rocky Hill High School

SADD Halloween Party at Town Hall

Junior Field Trip to Aerospace Alley and Westbrook Town Hall

Next Gen Boat Experience at Electric Boat- Pipefitting: Cutting, Etching, and Burring and Electrical

CIAC Class S Shoreline  Conference Field Hockey 1st Team, 2nd Team, and Honorable Mention

CIAC Class S Shoreline Conference Boys Soccer 2nd Team and Honorable Mention

CIAC Class S Shoreline Conference Girls Soccer Honorable Mention

Upcoming Activities:  

• Monday, November 6th-Financial Aid Night @ 6:30 P.M. (Virtual) Please click on the link to register: College Planning Saving for College Westbrook HS (2).pdf  (also sent via schoolmessenger )
• Tuesday, November 7th-Election Day/No school for students/ Professional Development for teachers
• Wednesday, November 8th-WHS PTSO Meeting @ 6:30 PM in the WHS Culinary Room
• Friday, November 10th-Veterans Day is observed. WHS/WMS In School Assembly @ 8:15 in the WH Gym. Veterans are welcome. 
• Friday, November 10th-Veterans Day is observed. WHS/WMS will attend the Town wide Ceremony at the Town Green @ 11:00 A.M.
• Monday, November 13th-AP Exam payment is due to Lisa Anderson in the Guidance Office. Students participating in AP Exams received letters  on Wednesday, November 1st.
• Monday, November 20th-NHS Inductions. Time TBA.
• Wednesday, November 22nd, 23rd, and 24th-Thanksgiving Break-No School
• Friday, December 15th and Saturday, December 16th-WHS Theater Department presents One Stoplight in the WHS Auditorium @ 7 P.M.

Project Graduation Announcement:

Project Graduation is, once again, having an Election Day Bake Sale on November 7^th from 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. at the Westbrook Town Hall and will be looking for bakers and volunteers.  

Westbrook Music Boosters Poinsettia Sale:

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Wishing everyone a calm weekend!

My best,

Tara Winch

Hello WHS Families,

Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors took the PSAT this past Wednesday while Seniors engaged in a Personal Finance presentation and a Financial Career Panel. Seniors also continue to meet with visiting colleges and universities.

WHS Classroom Observation Snapshots:

Crystal Maldonaldo, Young Adult Author and New England Book Award Winner, visits Westbrook High School.

Student Activities:

College Visits

Girls Field Hockey Exchange Student Game

Fun Activities in the Library: Remember to submit your writing piece.

Please consider contributing to the Interact Food Drive with specialized items.

It is never too late to join Homework Club. 

Upcoming Activities:

• Saturday, October 20th-OSW Homecoming Dance @ OSHS Auditorium 7PM-10 PM
•  Thursday, October 26th-Field Trip to the Lee Company
• Thursday, October 26th-WHS Fall Parent Conferences Virtual/In Person 1 P.M.-6 P.M. The schoolappointments portal is open.
• Friday, October 27th-Picture Retakes
• Monday, October 30th-Project Graduation Meeting in the WHS Library @ 6:30 P.M.
• Tuesday, October 31st-Halloween
• Monday, November 6th-Financial Aid Night @ 6:30 P.M. (Virtual)

Project Graduation Announcement:

Project Graduation is, once again, having an Election Day bake sale on November 7^th from 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. at the Westbrook Town Hall and will be looking for bakers and volunteers.  

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Senior Games

• October 23- Boys Soccer
  • Senior day celebrations will begin at 3:00 P.M. 
  • 4:00 P.M. home game versus Putnam High School 
• October 26- Field Hockey 
  • Senior day celebrations will begin at 3:00 p.m. 
  • 4:00 P.M. home game versus Canton 

Pink Games

• October 20- Girls Soccer
  • 3:45 P.M. home game versus Coginchaug Regional High School
• October 20- Field Hockey
  • 4:45 P.M. home game versus Somers High School 

Have a pleasant weekend and stay dry!

My best,

Tara Winch

Hello WHS Families,

It was a wonderful start to the week on Monday, October 3rd with a very successful and fun Field Day! Monday morning started with individual Advisories for attendance and then transitioning to grade level Advisories so students could review the day's activities and events. Students enjoyed breakfast before heading out to the field to kick off Field Day and welcome the Seniors as they arrived by fire truck escort. Earlier, Seniors were bussed to the Westbrook Town Beach for their Senior picture and then a complimentary breakfast as the Elks. A huge thank you to the staff and students for an awesome day! 

Students Activities/ Field Day Highlights:  

Grade Level Showcases

 Field Day Activities/Events

Game Room

Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkin Painting

Bake Off followed by WHS Chopped!

STEM RV Car

Talent Show: WHS's Got Talent!

Chalk Art  

 Student Activities:  

Michael's Cup Sportsmanship Award

WHS SADD Chapter

Upcoming Activities:

• Monday, October 9th-Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day-No School
• Tuesday, October 10th-Board of Education Meeting in the WHS Library @ 7 P.M.
• Wednesday, October 11th-Professional Development-Early Dismissal for students
• Wednesday, October 18th-PSAT's 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade. Detailed information will be sent from the Guidance Department.
• Thursday, October 26th-WHS Fall Parent Conferences Virtual/In Person 1 P.M.-6 P.M. You will be notified when the schoolappointments portal is open.
• Friday, October 27th-Picture Retakes
• Monday, October 30th-Project Graduation Meeting in the WHS Library @ 6:30 P.M.

Senior Class Fundraiser

The Class of 2024 is currently selling  Lyman Orchards' pies and cookie dough to raise money for prom and their class trip. They are all delicious!!! The fundraiser ends on Wednesday, October 18th.
If you are interested in ordering pies or cookie dough (the holidays are right around the corner), please feel free to click on the following link and place your order: https://my.mcmfundraising.com/2023-fall-westbrook-high-school-senior-class/caitlin-eichler/You will be able to pick up your pies and/or cookie dough in the WHS Library on Friday, November 17, from 2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Please contact Caitlin Eichler, at ceichler@westbrookctschools.org, with any questions. 

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Senior Games

• October 23- Boys Soccer
  • Senior day celebrations will begin at 3:00 P.M. 
  • 4:00 P.M. home game versus Putnam High School 
• October 26- Field Hockey 
  • Senior day celebrations will begin at 3:00 p.m. 
  • 4:00 P.M. home game versus Canton 

Pink Games

• October 10- Boys Soccer
  • 3:45 P.M. home game versus Valley Regional High School
• October 20- Girls Soccer
  • 3:45 P.M. home game versus Coginchaug Regional High School
• October 20- Field Hockey
  • 4:45 P.M. home game versus Somers High School 

Have an enjoyable extended weekend break.

My best,

Tara Winch

Hello WHS Families,

Although it was a short week, it was another busy week for staff and students. Seniors are applying to colleges, underclassmen are gearing up for PSATs, and teachers are engaging in the Goal Setting/SLO process. Due to some staff changes this year, we have some wonderful new additions to the WHS Staff.  We would like to extend a warm WHS welcome to the following new Staff:

• Ms. Justine Tomon who will be teaching AP Literature and English 12. 
• Ms. Alison Signorelli who will be overseeing the AP/VHS Physics.
• Ms. Isabel Araya (Class of 2020) will be working in classrooms as our Bilingual Tutor.
• Ms. Molly McKenna who will be our new Drama Director.

WHS Classroom  Snapshot:

  

  

Student Activities

WHS Interact assists the Shoreline Soup Kitchen.

See Ms. G for the Halloween Writing Contest

Classes will be signing up to visit with Crystal Maldonado. 

Welcome to our new Drama Director Molly McKenna.

Upcoming Activities:

• Wednesday, October 18th-PSAT's 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade. Detailed information will be sent from the Guidance Department.
• Thursday, October 26th-WHS Fall Parent Conferences Virtual/In Person 1 P.M.-6 P.M. You will be notified when the schoolappointments portal is open.
• Friday, October 27th-Picture Retakes
• Monday, October 30th-Project Graduation Meeting in the WHS Library @ 6:30 P.M.
• Tuesday, October 31st-Halloween

Project Graduation Announcement:

Project Graduation is, once again, having an Election Day bake sale on November 7^th from 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. at the Westbrook Town Hall and will be looking for bakers and volunteers.  More info to follow.

Senior Class Fundraiser:

The Class of 2024 is currently selling  Lyman Orchards' pies and cookie dough to raise money for prom and their class trip. They are all delicious!!! The fundraiser ends on Wednesday, October 18th.
If you are interested in ordering pies or cookie dough (the holidays are right around the corner), please feel free to click on the following link and place your order: https://my.mcmfundraising.com/2023-fall-westbrook-high-school-senior-class/caitlin-eichler/You will be able to pick up your pies and/or cookie dough in the WHS Library on Friday, November 17, from 2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Please contact Caitlin Eichler, at ceichler@westbrookctschools.org, with any questions. 

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Senior Games

• October 23- Boys Soccer
  • Senior day celebrations will begin at 3:00 P.M. 
  • 4:00 P.M. home game versus Putnam High School 
• October 26- Field Hockey 
  • Senior day celebrations will begin at 3:00 p.m. 
  • 4:00 P.M. home game versus Canton 

Pink Games

• October 20- Girls Soccer
  • 3:45 P.M. home game versus Coginchaug Regional High School
• October 20- Field Hockey
  • 4:45 P.M. home game versus Somers High School 

Have an enjoyable weekend break.

My best,

Tara

Dear WHS Families,

Staff and students have had a fun-filled busy week engaging in Spirit Week. Students have demonstrated creativity, collaboration, and cooperation with a touch of competitiveness while dressing for theme days, creating colorful showcases, and bringing lots of non-perishable food items for the Food Drive Challenge. We are all looking for to a beautiful sunny day for Field Day on Monday! Staff and students will be treated to a picnic lunch.

WHS Classroom Snapshot Observation:

Freshmen learn about different types of government with Gummy Bear Government in Social Studies.

Student Activities:

Visiting Colleges this Week

JV Math Team is off to a great season.

WHS Boys Soccer Officials Appreciation

  Spirit Week

Art Club-Tap into your creative side.

Senior Class Fundraiser

The Class of 2024 is currently selling  Lyman Orchards' pies and cookie dough to raise money for prom and their class trip. They are all delicious!!! The fundraiser ends on Wednesday, October 18th.
If you are interested in ordering pies or cookie dough (the holidays are right around the corner), please feel free to click on the following link and place your order: https://my.mcmfundraising.com/2023-fall-westbrook-high-school-senior-class/caitlin-eichler/You will be able to pick up your pies and/or cookie dough in the WHS Library on Friday, November 17, from 2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Please contact Caitlin Eichler, at ceichler@westbrookctschools.org, with any questions. 

Upcoming Activities:

• Monday, October 2nd-Field Day
• Tuesday, October 3rd-Project Graduation Meeting in the WHS Library @ 6:30 P.M.
• Tuesday, October 3rd-CIAC Leadership Conference/Michael's Cup Award presentation. Congratulations WHS for your Sportsmanship!
• Wednesday, October 4th-Individual Advisory Groups
• Wednesday, October 4th-Music Boosters Meeting in the WHS Culinary Room @ 6:30 P.M.
• Friday, October 6th-Professional Development Day-No school for students
• Tuesday, October 10th-Board of Education Meeting in the WHS Library @ 7 P.M.
• Wednesday, October 11th-Professional Development-Early Dismissal for students
• Wednesday, October 18th-PSAT's 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade. Detailed information will be sent from the Guidance Department.
• Thursday, October 26th-WHS Fall Parent Conferences Virtual/In Person 1 P.M.-6 P.M. You will be notified when the schoolappointments portal is open.
• Friday, October 27th-Picture Retakes
• Monday, October 30th-Project Graduation Meeting in the WHS Library @ 6:30 P.M.

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Officials' Recognition Games

• October 6- Girls Soccer
  • 4:00 P.M. home game versus Lyman Memorial 

Senior Games

• October 5- Girls Soccer 
  • Senior day celebrations will begin at 3:00 P.M.
  • 4:00 P.M. home game versus The Morgan School
• October 23- Boys Soccer
  • Senior day celebrations will begin at 3:00 P.M. 
  • 4:00 P.M. home game versus Putnam High School 
• October 26- Field Hockey 
  • Senior day celebrations will begin at 3:00 p.m. 
  • 4:00 P.M. home game versus Canton 

Pink Games

• October 10- Boys Soccer
  • 3:45 P.M. home game versus Valley Regional High School
• October 20- Girls Soccer
  • 3:45 P.M. home game versus Coginchaug Regional High School
• October 20- Field Hockey
  • 4:45 P.M. home game versus Somers High School 

Hopefully everyone is staying safe and dry in this very wet weather. Have a good weekend.

Take care,

Tara Winch

Hello WHS Families,

Students and staff have been busy preparing and planning for next week's Spirit Week and Field Day. Students have met in their grade level Advisories to brainstorm themes and organize events and activities for a fun filled week. 

WHS Classroom Snapshot Observation:

9th Graders begin setting up their portfolios. Work samples will reflect proficiency in each of the six Portrait of a Graduate competencies as rated by the Portrait of Graduate Rubrics.

Bakeshop students entered a variety of baked goods in the Guilford Fair. Ribbons abound!

Student Activities:

The Freshmen had a beautiful day for their field trip to Camp Hazen.

Grade level Advisories begin preparing and planning for Field Day!

Food Drive Grade Level Challenge

Students rally to help Maui!

WHS Spirit Week!

Monday, 9/25- Hawaiian Day
Tuesday, 9/26- Formal Day
Wednesday, 9/27- Country versus Country Club Day
Thursday, 9/28- Jersey Day
Friday, 9/29- Class Color Day
(freshmen-purple, sophomores- blue, juniors-red,
seniors- black)

Tissues for the Teachers!

Community Coffee Delivery

All Students are welcome.

Interact focuses on community based service projects and fundraisers.

A great place to do your homework or get extra help.

Girls Field Hockey tied HK this week.

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Officials' Recognition Games

• September 21- Field Hockey
  • 4:00 p.m. home game versus The Morgan School 
• September 26- Boys Soccer
  • 4:00 p.m. home game versus Nathan Hale-Ray High School 
• October 6- Girls Soccer
  • 4:00 p.m. home game versus Lyman Memorial 

Senior Games

• October 5- Girls Soccer 
  • Senior day celebrations will begin at 3:00 p.m. 
  • 4:00 p.m. home game versus The Morgan School
• October 23- Boys Soccer
  • Senior day celebrations will begin at 3:00 p.m. 
  • 4:00 p.m. home game versus Putnam High School 
• October 26- Field Hockey 
  • Senior day celebrations will begin at 3:00 p.m. 
  • 4:00 p.m. home game versus Canton 

Pink Games

• October 10- Boys Soccer
  • 3:45 p.m. home game versus Valley Regional High School
• October 20- Girls Soccer
  • 3:45 p.m. home game versus Coginchaug Regional High School
• October 20- Field Hockey
  • 4:45 p.m. home game versus Somers High School 

Wishing everyone a warm, wonderful weekend. Happy First Day of Fall!

My best,

Tara Winch

Dear WHS Families,

With the shortened week and the early dismissal days, the week certainly flew by. I hope everyone was able to stay cool. Our water filling stations helped staff and students stay hydrated throughout the week. A special thank you to our WHS Cafeteria staff for preparing the Grab and Go meals for our students.

Just a reminder: The WHS Student/Parent Handbook is posted on the WHS website under Parent Resources and Student Resources. It contains important information about district and school policies, procedures, academic/behavioral expectations, athletics, and extra-curriculars. Hopefully, it is a helpful resource to you.

WHS Classroom Snapshot Observations:

Biology classes monitor and observe the life cycle of the monarch butterfly.

Student Activities:

Interact is assisting with Save the Sound Beach Cleanup at Westbrook Town Beach on Saturday, September 16th form 9 AM-11 AM.

Upcoming Activities:

• Monday, September 11th-WHS PTSO Meeting @ 5PM in the WHS Culinary Room
• Tuesday, September 12th-Board of Education Meeting @ 7PM in the WHS Library
• Wednesday, September 13th-Advisory/ Portrait of a Graduate Brainstorming Carousel
• Wednesday, September 13th-WHS Open House @ 6 PM in the WHS Gymnasium
• Friday, September 15th-Junior Achievement  resume writing sessions in Senior Seminar
• Friday, September 15th-School Pictures in the WHS Auditorium
• Monday, September 18th-Senior Night/Post Secondary Planning @ 6 PM in the WHS Library
• Friday, September 22nd- Freshmen Field Trip to Camp Hazen
• Monday, September 25th-Friday, September 29th-Spirit Week
• Friday, September 29th-Field Day

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Wishing you a relaxing weekend.

My best,

Tara A. Winch

Hello WHS Families,

I hope everyone is enjoying the cooler temperatures as Fall approaches. It was a very busy week at WHS with Academics, Advisory, and Athletics. Students are hard at work engaging in their classes. School Counselors were in Senior Seminar classes to discuss the components of Naviance, College Board information, college essays, resume writing, and the Senior College Planning Night on Monday, September 18th.

WHS Open House

WHS Classroom Snapshot Observations: 

Students participate in a Portrait of a Graduate Brainstorming Carousel for Advisory.

Students begin warming up and making progress with their individual fitness goals in Individual Fitness.

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Josh Kelly from Junior Achievement discusses resume writing to Seniors in Senior Seminar.

WHS Student Representatives to the Board of Education attend their first meeting of the 2023-2024 school year to update the Board on WHS activities.

Student Activities:

Sophomores promote "Converse Spirit" for Picture Day!

Interact is assisting with Save the Sound Beach Cleanup at Westbrook Town Beach on Saturday, September 16th form 9 AM-11 AM.

Athletic Acknowledgement:

Congratulations to Janet Dickey, WHS Field Hockey Coach!

Coach Dickey was inducted into the 2023 CT Field Hockey Hall of Fame.

Upcoming Activities:

• Monday, September 18th-Senior Night/Post Secondary Planning @ 6 PM in the WHS Library
• Friday, September 22nd- Freshmen Field Trip to Camp Hazen
• Monday, September 25th-Friday, September 29th-Spirit Week
• Friday, September 29th-Field Day
• Tuesday, October 3rd- CIAC Sportsmanship Conference at the Aqua Turf Club.

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

*Football Fees
Tickets to all Morgan/Old Saybrook/Westbrook (MSW) home football games will cost $6 for adults and $4 for students and seniors.  
The Morgan School will accept cash, credit card, or digital ticketing for all home football games. If you would like to purchase tickets in advance, please click on the following link to see all future home games:  https://gofan.co/app/school/CT17492
The Morgan School will also have GoFan card readers at the gate if you would like to purchase tickets onsite with a credit card.

Wishing you a great weekend.

My best,

Tara A. Winch

Hello WHS Families,

WHS has had a positive start to the new 2023-2024 school year. We kicked off the week with Freshmen/New Student Orientation on Monday. Upperclassmen were able to acclimate the Freshmen and new students to their schedules, athletic and extra-curricular offerings, advice for a successful four years, and a tour of WHS. Parents attended a Panel Presentation where they met important school personnel and WHS Booster representatives. Students started Thursday and Friday with Advisory so they had an opportunity to meet with their Advisors, hand in all the necessary forms, and get reaquainted with their schedules and the daily class/school expectations. We look forward to continuing the momentum on Tuesday, September 5th which is an A Day. Also, please know that Advisory will meet every Wednesday, and will alternate between small group and grade level Advisories with a focus on the Digital Portfolio and the Portrait of a Graduate Competencies.

Freshmen/New Student Orientation

First Day of School at WHS

WHS Classroom Snapshot Observations:

AP Biology: Molecule Structure and Breakdown   US Government: Branches of Government    Culinary: Getting to Know you (Espresso You)

Upcoming Activities:

• Monday, September 4th-No School-Labor Day
• Tuesday, September 5th-Classes resume with an A Day Schedule.
• Tuesday, September 5th-Project Graduation Meeting @ 6:30 PM in the WHS Library
• Wednesday, September 6th- WHS Music Boosters @ 6:30 PM in the WHS Culinary Room
• Tuesday, September 12th-Board of Education Meeting @ 7PM in the WHS Library
• Wednesday, September 13th-WHS Open House @ 6 PM
• Friday, September 15th-School Pictures
• Monday, September 18th-Senior Night/Post Secondary Planning @ 6 PM in the WHS Library
• Friday, September 22nd- Freshmen Field Trip to Camp Hazen
• Monday, September 25th-Friday, September 29th-Spirit Week
• Friday, September 29th-Field Day

Athletic Schedule:

https://stats.ciacsports.com/cgi-bin/schedule-2324.cgi?school=Westbrook&sport=&levels=&combine_time_results=1&show_bus_info=1&site=&starttoday=&today=&startmonth=&startday=&startyear=&endmonth=&endday=&endyear=&type=Game^Scrimmage^Postseason

Have a wonderful three day weekend!

All my best,

Tara Winch

Hello WHS Families,

The end of the year is fast approaching. Remember the last day of school is Wednesday, June 14th and Graduation is Friday, June 16th. We have been finishing up Digital Portfolio presentations in Advisory, Senior Project presentations in Senior Project Seminar, UCONN Exams, and athletic seasons. 

WHS Classroom Snapshot Observation:

Westbrook's First Selectman John Hall visited Mrs. Stopa's AP Government Class to discuss local Town government and how to get involved in your community.

Student Activities:

WHS Boys Baseball Awards

WHS Boys Tennis Awards

WHS Boys and Girls Track Awards

WHS Girls Tennis Awards

No I in Team Diamond Club Baseball Awards

Halo Awards

Electric Boat Signing Day

Upcoming Activities:  

• Monday, June 12th-Wednesday, June 14th- Early Dismissal Days
• Tuesday, June 13th 10:00 A.M. - 12 noon-  Graduation Rehearsal. Thursday, June 15th 10:00 A.M.-12 noon Graduation Rehearsal if needed.
• Wednesday, June 14th- Class of 2023 Daisy Walk About. The bus leaves at 11:00 A.M.
• Friday, June 16th-Senior Breakfast @ the Westbrook Elks at 8:00 A.M.
• Friday, June 16th- WHS Graduation @ 5:00 P.M. 

Wishing everyone a wonderful week filled with end of the year celebrations! May you have a safe and fun-filled summer.

My best,

Tara

Hello WHS Families,

It has been a very busy two weeks with Awareness Day, Underclassmen Awards, Senior Awards, and Athletic Shoreline and State Finals. We are also celebrating the WHS Theatre Department's 11 Halo nominations and the Broadcast Communications Class Fox 61 News Award nomination. The WHS  Band and Choir will also be participating in the town's Memorial Day Celebration on Monday. Come out to the Westbrook Town Green and join the festivities!

Student Activities:

Awareness Day sponsored by Teen Leadership

WHS Girls Tennis Senior Day

WHS Boys Tennis Senior Day

WHS Softball Senior Day

WHS Softball Awards

All Shoreline Conference Softball Honorable Mention

Underclassmen Awards and Senior Awards and Scholarships

Shoreline Conference Outstanding Junior in Social Studies

Shoreline Conference Outstanding Junior in Math

Rotary Day of Service at Westbrook Town Beach

Junior Achievement Field Trip to the South Central CT Regional Water Authority

WHS Unified Field Trip to the New Britain Bees Baseball Game

CT Department of Education Get Out and Play Day for Mental Health

Upcoming Activities:

• Monday, May 29th-Memorial Day-No School
• Tuesday, May 30th-WHS Baseball Award on the Baseball Field @5 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 30th-The Halo Awards at the Palace Theater in Waterbury @ 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 31st-NGSS Testing for Juniors in the WHS Library @ 7:50 a.m.
• Friday, June 2nd- Senior Class Trip to Holiday Hill (7:50 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) 
• Friday, June 9th- Junior/Senior Prom at St. Clements Castle (6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) 
• Friday, June 16th- Graduation @ 5:00 p.m. 

Athletic Schedule for Spring Sports:

http://ciacsports.com/site/?page_id=105

Wishing everyone a wonderful fun-filled Memorial Day Weekend.

My best,

Tara Winch

Dear WHS Families,

I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful spring weather. WHS completed two weeks of AP testing and will now move on to AP make-ups and the NGSS for Juniors which will be administered in science classes. All students are presenting their Digital Portfolios in Advisory over the next two weeks using the Portrait of a Graduate rubric.  

Classroom Observation Snapshots:

Forensics Science Class got a visit from the FBI Evidence Response Team. Students learned about how evidence is collected from crime scenes.

Junior Achievement presents a Resume Building Workshop

Student Activities:

Unified Field Trip to Old Saybrook Park and Rec to make flower pots for Mother's Day.

Senior Day for Boys Baseball    

Boys Baseball Officials Appreciation Day

Girls Softball Officials Appreciation Day

Band and Chorus Concerts

The Music Department celebrates its Seniors

Interact Day of Service: Beach Clean-Up Saturday, May 20th

Coach's Acknowledgement:

Girls Tennis Coach Paula Fitzgerald celebrates her 500th win!

Upcoming Activities:

• Sunday, May14th-Happy Mother's Day! Wishing all the mothers a beautiful day.
• Thursday, May 18th- Underclassmen Awards (WHS Auditorium @ 7:00 p.m.) Invitations will be sent to award recipients.
• Monday, May 22nd- Senior Awards (WHS Auditorium @ 7:00 p.m.) Invitations will be sent to award recipients.
• Friday, June 2nd- Senior Class Trip to Holiday Hill (7:50 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) 
• Friday, June 9th- Junior/Senior Prom at St. Clements Castle (6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) 
• Friday, June 16th- Graduation @ 5:00 p.m. 

Athletic Schedule for Spring Sports:

http://ciacsports.com/site/?page_id=105

Keep your eye on the end of the year! It's approaching quickly.

Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers who share their children with us every day. Thank you!

My best,

Tara

Dear WHS Families,

I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend soaking up some well deserved sunshine. WHS students are busy completing and presenting their Digital Portfolios in Advisory, presenting Senior Projects in Senior Project Seminar, and completing AP exams. Spring athletics are in full swing and the Music Department is hosting two concerts this week. (See dates below)

Student Activities:

Senior Project: New Bridge at the Town Forest

Cupcake Wars at Morgan High School

CIAC Unified Sports Banquet and the Teammate Awards

Acoustic Cafe

  CAS-CIAC Scholar- Athlete Banquet

Interact Beach Cleanup for the May 20th Day of Service

Bottle It Up! Fundraiser

Seniors share their plans for after high school

Teacher Appreciation Week-Thank you to all our teachers!

Upcoming Activities:

• Monday, May 8th-Friday, May 12th-Teacher Appreciation Week
• Tuesday, May 9th-Board of Education Meeting @7 P.M. in the WHS Library
• Wednesday, May 10th- Small Ensembles and Select Singers Concert @ 7:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, May 11th- Concert Band/Concert Choir Concert and Senior Night @ 7:30 p.m. 

Athletic Schedule for Spring Sports:

http://ciacsports.com/site/?page_id=105

Happy Spring! May we find joy in the rebirth of nature.

I hope everyone had a beautiful weekend.

My best,

Tara

Hello WHS Families,

I hope everyone had an enjoyable April Break spending time with family and friends. We are fast approaching the end of the year with many exciting activities ahead. A special thank you to Leslie Carson for representing Westbrook High School at the Education Innovation Showcase Summit in San Diego this week. Although we did not reach the Top Three, we are proud to have been recognized in the Top Ten for our Career Connected Learning and Career Pathways Program.

Classroom Observation Snapshot:

Mr. Savage’s Cockatoo visits Westbrook High School