WMHS Newsletter
September 2023
Wildcat Students of the Month
WMS Wildcat Students of the Month
We had NINE Wildcat Students of the Month at WMS this month. They are pictured below:
-Elianna Biltcliffe
-Nicole Botelho (Not Pictured)
-Savannah Calvao
-Marai Dias
-Jillian Melnyk
-Sydney Neronha
-Arron Raposa
-Adrianna Smith
-Isabelle Smith
Congratulations Wildcats! We are so proud of you!
WHS Wildcat Students of the Month
We had THREE Wildcat Students of the Month at WHS this month. They are pictured below:
-Kailyn Ferreira
-Austin MacKay
-Mackenzy Ponte
Congratulations Wildcats! We are so proud of you!
WMHS School Updates
Term 1 Progress Reports
October 3, 2023 marks the halfway point for Term 1! Progress reports will be available on the Community Portal by Monday, October 9.
Please note that progress reports and report cards are not mailed home at WMHS. If you are having difficulty accessing the Community Portal or need an account, please email Jackie Corey at jcorey@westportschools.org.
Student Absences
To ensure we have the most accurate attendance records for your child, please note the following:
1.) If your child is going to be absent for any reason, please call them out.
2.) If your child is going to be absent due to Covid, a fever, etc., please contact the school nurse, Teresa Babb, at 774-309-3408.
3.) If your child is going to be absent due to a reason other than illness, please contact our attendance clerk at 774-309-3392.
Please make sure all excusal notes are brought in within 48 hours of your child's return to school.
Collaboration with Westport Fire Department
WMHS will be collaborating with Westport Fire Department to bring educational awareness to our students on a variety of safety topics. Presentations this year will be offered to sixth, eighth, tenth, and twelfth graders.
School Organization Updates
Westport Education Foundation
Hello Friends,
We hope that everyone is doing well and wish all of the families and children a great school year!!!
Our foundation continues to work all year to bring in funding for necessary programs and classes in all of the Westport Community Schools.
We are proud to report that we have awarded scholarships to students who are pursuing both a further education in art and in childhood education.
We are so thankful to all of our donors and supporters. Without you we could not do the work that we do.
Please JOIN US at our next event as we bring together the Education Foundation, the Middle/High PTO and the Friends of the Westport Council on Aging for a community wide event!
The Walk/Run for Westport 2023 will be held on 10/29/2023 at the new middle-high school.
On-line Registration is now open and you can register the day of the event at 9.
Again this year we will have options for a special kid's course around the school, the 5K route along the River and new this year you will have access to the walking track inside the middle-high school IF you prefer.
All options and links are listed on our co-sponsor's page at Walk for Westport/ Westport Middle High School PTO
We are currently seeking vendors for the event, limited spots open - apply today! Apply here to be a Vendor at the walk/run event!
If you have any questions or would like to sponsor our event, please call us at 508-493-7671 or email us at westporteducation@gmail.com.
We hope to see you all there and look forward to working together to bring ALL generations of Westport together for this community event.
Music Boosters
The Music Boosters held their first meeting of the school year on Monday, September 11. We meet on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 in the Westport Middle High School Band.
We have a new board for this school year: Jocelyn Tavares is the new president; Emily Whipple is the new secretary; and Terry Wilcox and Mary Twomey return to the board as Co-Treasurers.
Join us at our next meeting on Monday, October 2. If you are unable to make it, you can register to be a Music Booster.
Lastly, thank you to Jane Dufault, our outgoing Music Booster President. Jane shared her knowledge and love of music for many years with the Westport Community Schools, both as a teacher and with the Boosters. We can't thank you enough Jane!
PTO
Hello Wildcats!
As we kick off another school year the Westport Middle-High School PTO has already busy planning events for the students and staff at the middle-high school. We would love to get more parent involvement - please signup HERE today to stay informed and find out how you can support our mission of enhancing the educational experiences for our children!
Important Dates & Notes:
5th & 6th Grade Dance - October 20, 2023 - look for permission slips the week of October 9th
Walk/Run for Westport 2023 - October 29, 2023 Sign-Up Today & Follow us on FACEBOOK
Cookie Fundraiser will kick-off the week of October 23rd - stay tunned for more details!
October 24, 2023 - October PTO Meeting 6:30 PM White’s of Westport
November 28, 2023 - November PTO Meeting 6:30 PM White’s of Westport
7th & 8th Grade Dance - December 8, 2023 more info to come
Walk/Run for Westport & Kids Cours Fun Run
Sunday, October 29th 2023
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
WE ARE SEEING VENDORS for this Event- Apply today spots are limited.
Community Wide Event sponsored by
Westport Middle-High School PTO, Westport Education Foundation & Friends of the Council on Aging. Proceeds benefit the youth and seniors of the Westport Community!
Visit our Website for the latest PTO Information, meeting schedules or to make a DONATION or PURCHASE Wildcat Items. As always we appreciate your continued support - we can not continue our important work building community without all of you!
Thank You for your continued support,
Westport Middle-High School PTO
If you have questions or need to contact us, please email us at whspa02790@gmail.com.
Westport Athletic Boosters
Please see the attachment below from WAB!
Athletics and Activities
WMHS Athletics
-As we head into October all of our Westport Wildcats are off to a great start!
- Golf 7-2-1
- Field Hockey 6-1
- Girls Soccer 4-2
- Boys Soccer 6--0
- Volleyball 2-5
-Follow along on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) @westport_wildcats_ma @Westportathdept
-Our Dig Pink Volleyball game is Oct 6th at 5 PM. This event is used to spread awareness and raise money for breast cancer research. We will be selling baked goods, as well as bracelets, pens, etc. Wear pink to show your support! Donations can also be made directly to the Sideout Foundation: https://giving.side-out.org/campaigns/19913
-The Westport Wildcat Rocket Leaguers won their first Pre-Season match yesterday against Providence Country Day School. The lads shut them out 3-0.
Homework Club
Homework Club is open to any WMHS student! It runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school from 2:15-3:15 PM. There is no sign-up required.
WMHS Activities
Start Em Young Cross Country - Advisor TBD
Start Em Young Pep Band (Grades 6-8) - Chris Nunes
Robotics Club - Judy Graham
Math Club - Cathy Santos
Makerspace - Rick Monast
E-Sports - Rick Monast
Newspaper - Betheny Borges and Lisa Kaminski
WMS Drama Club - Liz Carvalho
WHS Drama Club - Advisor TBD
WMS Student Council - Jen Gargiulo
WHS Student Council - Melissa Avila
WMS Yearbook - Lori Melo
WHS Yearbook - Felicia Pacheco
WHS Environmental Club - Jordan Silva
WHS Medical Club - Suzanne Walinski
Music Club - Liam Sullivan
Please be on the lookout for additional announcements and messages regarding clubs at WMHS!
Events
Walk for Westport 2023
Please see the attached flyer for Walk for Westport 2023 that is to take place on October 29!
Columbus Day - No School
There is no school in observance of Columbus Day.
Monday, Oct 9, 2023, 07:30 AM
Early Release - Staff Training
Students will be released at 11 AM for staff training.
Thursday, Oct 12, 2023, 11:00 AM
Grades 5&6 Dance
Our first MS dance will take place on October 20 at 6 PM. Students should enter through the Gym/Auditorium doors no earlier than 5:50 PM. The dance ends promptly at 8 PM. Pickup will also take place outside the Gym/Auditorium.
Friday, Oct 20, 2023, 06:00 PM
PSAT Testing
Sophomores and juniors who registered for the PSAT will test digitally beginning after Homeroom.