The WHS Trivia Team is wicked smaht! That was never in doubt. But can they take down the Brunswick Dragons? Tune in to Maine Public TV on March 20 to find out. It will be an epic showdown! A huge shoutout goes out to WHS English Teacher Becky Bailey, who pulled together the team and was their advisor/coach. Thank you, Ms. Bailey!
Read this month's Teaching and Learning Newsletter at the following link:
https://westbrooksdme.edurooms.com/engage/westbrook-school-department/newsletters/february-2025-teaching-and-learning-newsletter
Save the date! Come out and watch the Staff vs. Students basketball game. It is Tuesday, March 18, at 6:00 PM in the WHS gymnasium. See if the staff can repeat their dominance in last year's game, when, for the first time ever, they beat the students. It was an old school smack down. All proceeds go to the Class of '25, as they are soon to embark on Prom and Graduation season.
Due to weather conditions, all schools in Westbrook will be closed today, Thursday, February 13. It is an old fashioned snow day with no remote learning. There will be no before or after school activities and athletics, no meetings, and no pre-K classes. Be safe in the storm!
"Who Could Have Possibly Done This?" That is the title of this year's One Act play. The WHS Sock n' Buskin Drama Club always puts on a great show. This year, we are especially proud because not only is it a great show, but the play was written by our very own senior Logan Burns! Please come out to the WHS Auditorium for the only public performance on Saturday, March 1, at 7pm. The cast and crew will perform for the community just the once, before bringing their show on the road the following week to the Maine One Act Festival, where they will compete against other area schools.
The timing of today’s storm is now predicted to be heavier a bit earlier so it would be safer to close school for the day. So, all Westbrook Schools will be closed today Thursday, February 6. It is an old fashioned snow day with no remote learning. All PreK classes and before and after school activities are cancelled, including athletic events and practices. Be safe in the storm!
Westbrook Schools will have an EARLY DISMISSAL tomorrow, February 6. WMS will dismiss at 10:15am, WHS at 10:25am, and Elementary Schools at 11:20am. Lunch will be available before dismissal. PreK classes and after school activities will be cancelled, including all athletic events and the after school LEARNS program. We want to get everyone home before the snow piles up and the roads are challenging. If the timing of the storm changes significantly and it would be safer to cancel for the day, I will send an update in the morning. Otherwise, we will plan on an Early Dismissal on Thursday. Be safe in the storm!
Due to weather, road, and sidewalk conditions, we will have a 2 hour delayed start of school today, Monday February 3. That means that schools will open two hours after the regular start time and buses will pick up kids 2 hours after their usual time. There are no before school activities and PK classes are cancelled. So get a little extra sleep and be careful coming to school today!
Our Community Conversation on Budget Development will be held virtually on Zoom instead of in person tomorrow, February 1. Snow is forecast for overnight and early tomorrow morning. Road conditions may be challenging and our school lots and walkways may not yet be cleared since it is a Saturday. To join, please click on the link below at 8:30am and we will explain how participants can enter sessions. Hope to see you there!
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82668939028
Reminder: The Community Conversation about how the annual school budget is developed is TONIGHT at Saccarappa School. Spaghetti supper begins at 5 and presentations begin at 5:30.
Please join us THIS WEEKEND to support the Westbrook HS Chamber Singers at their annual CABARET -- They will SERVE AND ENTERTAIN YOU in a traditional Cabaret style!!
Saturday Feb 1 -- doors open at 6pm -- the show starts at 6:30
Here is the TICKET and DONATION link: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-whs-chamber-cabaret
All proceeds will help offset the cost of the Chamber Singers' annual Spring performance trip. This year they are performing in Historic Boston.
Due to the snowy weather, there will be a two hour delayed start of school today. That means that schools will open two hours after their usual time and buses will pick up students two hours after their regular times. There are no before school programs and PreK classes are cancelled. We will still have our regular Wednesday early release at the usual times. Again, we will have a two hour delayed start of school in Westbrook today. Take your time and be safe coming to school today!
WHS students will be touring WRVC tomorrow to check out the different courses that are available. Students have worked with our school counselors to select two voke programs to visit. There is an incredible variety of career and technical programming to choose from right here on campus! The offerings include Automotive, Building Trades, Business Education, Computer Science and Multimedia, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Electricity, Ethical Hacking, Firefighting, Heavy Equipment Operations, Medical Occupations. What an opportunity!
Please plan to attend one of the upcoming Community Conversations on how the school budget is developed. Thursday, January 30 at 5:30pm (with a spaghetti supper at 5pm) at Saccarappa School or Saturday, February 1 at 9:00am (with a pancake breakfast at 8:30am) at Westbrook High School. See you there!
The week of January 21 is exam week. Testing days will consist of two 90 minute exam periods plus a makeup period each day. Next week, teachers will continue sharing review packets and study guides to prepare for exams. Families, please encourage students to get started early in terms of their preparation. It is far better to prep a little bit over a sustained period of time, than to try to squeeze it all into the last day or two before the test.
December 20, 2024
Dear families,
We are writing to let you know that Westbrook Police are investigating a situation in which several WHS students were named in threatening messages written by another student. This was reported by students to school administrators who immediately contacted WPD and began working collaboratively, following our emergency response procedures. The student has been taken into protective custody. As part of WPD procedure, a Weapons Restriction Order was obtained against the student; however no weapons were found with the student. Families of the students named in the message are being contacted. Support is available through our student services team. WPD has informed us that there is no imminent danger to any individuals or to our school community.
We appreciate the quick and responsible action of our students, administrators, and WPD who work together every day to keep our schools and community safe.
Sincerely,
Peter Lancia, Ph. D
Superintendent of Schools
Capt. Steve Goldberg
Westbrook Police Department
The Westbrook Schools are proud to host Francie Latour from the Wee The People Organization on January 21, 2025, at Canal School. Francie's topic is The ABCs of Racism: Fostering Conversations and Action about Race and Justice with Kids. See the attached flyer for details.
On Saturday Dec 14 at the WMS Gym, Westbrook Music Dept is again hosting the Opus One Big Band for an evening of Swing/Jazz.
There will be concert seating, a large dance floor, and a Silent Auction, all to benefit the Chamber Singers' 2025 Spring Performance Tour* to Historic Boston.
The evening will provide great entertainment and tons of opportunities to find unique items and services at an incredible savings. If you cannot attend in person, please consider buying tickets as a gift.
6:00pm doors open for Silent Auction and Group Swing Dance Lesson
6:30pm music starts and runs till 8:30pm
8:15 Auction closes
Advance tickets: Adults $10; Students $5
The WHS Trivia Team was back in action this week in Lewiston. Only 8 schools remained going into this past Monday’s matchups. Maine Public Television is not releasing scores until the contests air, so let the anticipation build as we wait to follow the Blazes make their a run at being State Champs. The first place team will receive a $1,000 gift to their school's Project Graduation, with the runner-up being awarded $500. Episodes will be taped from November through January and begin airing in March. Stay tuned!
Wintery weather is in the forecast and weather conditions may cause us to delay the start of school or cancel school. I will send an automated phone call, text message, and email announcing our plans, typically between 5-5:30am. We will also post information on channel 6, 8, and 13, the school department website, and the school department social media. Please see the attached letter from September explaining the full plan for winter weather.
https://5il.co/327iy
