SENIOR BANNERS
Class of '24 – Come out to the WHS Marching Band performance tonight and collect your banners! We will be in the WHS bus loop at 6:15pm to hand them out. The show starts at 7pm. Go Blue!
Please read the Back to School special edition of the Westbrook Schools newsletter. See you when school begins next week!
https://westbrooksdme.edurooms.com/engage/westbrook-school-department/newsletters/back-to-school-2024
Come out this Friday, 8/23, to the WHS staff parking lot at 7pm to see the WHS Marching Band perform their new program Legacy, dedicated to the life and legacy of Jeff Smith. Jeff was a beloved teacher, coach, and director, who worked with our band for years and died suddenly and tragically last year. This is the annual public unveiling of the marching band’s fall program. It is bound to be a tremendous performance. You won’t want to miss it!
Back to School is right around the corner! We will stagger our start days, bringing in only grades 9 & 10 on Wednesday, August 28, and only grades 11 & 12 on Thursday, August 29. Breakfast begins at 7:30am, and the school day will run from 7:50am to 2:25pm. Orientation Day is packed with activities, as well as laptop distribution, school pictures, and a run through of the schedule. Then we will rest and regroup over a four day Labor Day holiday weekend, before returning at full capacity with everyone in the building on Tuesday, September 3.
As a refresher, Westbrook High School runs on an alternating Blue/White Day Schedule. Beginning September 3 (Blue Day), we have eight class periods split over two days, four on Blue Day, and four on White Day.
There will a Community Conversation about the revised FY25 School Budget and Validation Vote on Thursday, July 11, 5:30-6:30pm at the Westbrook Middle School cafeteria.
PLEASE VOTE on July 16!
Don't forget to vote tomorrow!
Congratulations to the Class of '24 on an amazing Class Night! As a group, they were awarded $450,000 in scholarships! Wow!!! A huge shoutout goes to all the families and teachers for supporting these scholars over the years. Thanks to Mr. Francoeur for being their class advisor. Finally, we all owe a special debt of gratitude to Sue Bailey, who is the driving force behind our awards ceremonies and special events, including graduation.
Be a Follower! If you are not already following the WHS Instagram page, do it now! You can find us at westbrook_blue_blazes. And make sure you follow westbrookhighschool on facebook. Go Blue!
WHS Chamber Singers met Maine Senator Susan Collins and performed a preview for her at the US Capitol during their tour of DC over April break. WOW! What an epic trip!
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Here is our "bell schedule" for tomorrow's remote day. All classes will be held on Google Meets.
1W - 8:30 to 9:10
2W- 9:15 to 9:55
3W- 10:00 to 10:40
4W- 10:45 to 11:15
WRVC Tech 1 - Check in @ 8 AM
WRVC Tech 2- Check in @ 11 AM
Stay Safe!
Dear WHS families,
It's time for Spring Family/School Conferences! What a great opportunity to meet with teachers and discuss how your students can improve or continue to challenge themselves. There are available slots on Thursday, April 4, from 3pm - 6:30pm. Here is the link to sign up electronically...
ptcfast.com/schools/Westbrook_High_School_2
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks!
Patrick Colgan, WHS Co-Principal
It's time for Spring Family/School Conferences! It is a great opportunity to meet with teachers and discuss how your students can improve or continue to challenge themselves. There are available slots on Thursday, April 4, from 3pm - 6:30pm. Here is the link to sign up electronically...
ptcfast.com/schools/Westbrook_High_School_2
As of this afternoon, roads have mostly been cleared, the power is back on at Congin, and power is on track to be restored in that part of the city this evening. That means that schools will be open tomorrow! If anything changes, I will notify you in the morning. Otherwise, we can plan on a regular day at all schools. This includes the PreK program, Adult Education, and the LEARNS before and after school program at the Community Center.
Thank you to our Public Works crews and power company workers who have been hard at work all weekend.
I hope your power has been restored and that you have a great evening.
Junior parents! FAME Financial Aid night will be Thursday, March 28 @ 6pm in the WHS library (changed from 3/21). Find out about the recent changes to the Free Application For Federal Student Aid and about resources available at WHS.
Reach out if you have any questions.
8th Grade Family Night at WHS – Thursday, March 21, 6-7:30pm
The Class of '24 took their official "number" pic last week. That is the annual yearbook picture, in which all graduating seniors gather together and form the number of their class year, often in the gym but this year on the lawn in front of WHS. What a good looking group of soon-to-be graduates!
Congratulations to WHS senior Gavin Tanner and sophomore Jasmine Sinclair! Gavin won the Maine State Wrestling Championship in the 175 lb. division! In doing so, Gavin qualified for the New England Championship in Providence, RI. He has put together an impressive career on the mat, over 100 victories, so this is a fitting way to cap off his run. Joining Gavin, Jasmine Sinclair finished 2nd in Maine (as a sophomore!) in her class, which was enough to punch her ticket to the New England Championship. Good luck in Rhode Island, Gavin and Jasmine!
Maine Maritime Academy will be hosting a “meet and greet” event at the Woodlands Country Club in Falmouth on Tuesday, March 5, at 6pm. It is a great opportunity, not only for prospective students, but for any high school student interested in pursuing that maritime life.
WHS students are incredibly fortunate to have field experiences where they can glimpse life beyond high school and learn about diverse career opportunities. Our students are exposed to an impressive amount of options. There is truly something for everyone.
