WMHS Newsletter
December 2023
WMS Wildcat Students of the Month
We had 7 Wildcat Students of the Month at WMS this month. They are pictured below:
-Quinn Huard - Grade 5 (Not Pictured)
-Jayden Barcellos - Grade 6
-Nathan Medeiros - Grade 6
-Johnny Powell - Grade 6
-Samantha St. Pierre - Grade 6
-Khali Porrata-Doria - Grade 7
-Celina Torres - Grade 8
Congratulations Wildcats! We are so proud of you!
Term 2 Report Cards
January 22, 2024 marks the end of Term 2! Report cards will be available on the Community Portal by Friday, January 26.
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.
As a reminder, students who are failing more than two classes at report card time are academically ineligible for all after-school activities, including sports, clubs, dances, and all social events. Additionally, students who fail to meet the WMHS Citizenship Rubric standards will be placed on a social contract. Please refer to the Student Handbooks for additional information.
WMHS School Updates
Congratulations Madison Plourde!
Congratulations to Madison Plourde who was chosen as this year's Frank W. Gallishaw Scholarship recipient! Madison was recognized at an award ceremony at UMass Dartmouth on Thursday, December 14.
Administrative Appointments
If you would like to speak with a building administrator, please schedule an appointment to do so. MS appointments can be scheduled by calling 774-309-3022. HS appointments can be scheduled by calling 508-636-1050.
We appreciate your assistance with this!
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 for MS or Suzanne Walinski for HS).
3.) If your child is going to be absent due to a reason other than illness, please contact our attendance clerk at 774-309-3022.
Please make sure all excusal notes are brought in within 48 hours of your child's return to school.
Westport Organization Updates
PTO
Happy Holiday’s Wildcats!
Need a last-minute holiday gift for your favorite Wildcat? Visit Rapoza’s Greenhouse on Rt 177 in Westport for a complete selection of PTO Wildcat items.
Important PTO Dates & Notes:
January 23, 2024 - January PTO Meeting 6:30 PM White’s of Westport
5th & 6th Grade Dance - January 5, 2024
Look for permission slips the week of January 2, 2024
Tickets will be sold at lunch on the 4th & 5th
7th & 8th Grade Dance - January 19, 2024
Look for permission slips the week of January 15, 2024
Tickets will be sold at lunch on January 18th & 19
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The Westport Middle-High School PTO would like to wish the entire Wildcat family a restful holiday season and a wonderful New Year! As we start 2024 our goal is to get more parent involvement in our upcoming events! Please sign up HERE to stay informed and find out how you can support our mission of enhancing the educational experiences for the children of Westport!!
Visit our Website for the latest PTO Information, meeting schedules or to make a DONATION. As always we appreciate your continued support - we cannot continue our important work building community without all of you! If you have questions or need to contact us, please email us at whspa02790@gmail.com.
Thank You for your continued support,
Westport Middle-High School PTO
WEF
Hello Friends,
Thank you to all who supported us this year. We could not continue our work without you and look forward to a brand new year of learning. We are always looking for new members who have a passion for helping our schools, our amazing teachers and our administrators with programs and classes that further educate our children. If you are interested in volunteering with us or have any questions about our organization, please give us a call at 508-493-7671.
Our Annual appeal is now running. If anyone would like to donate to our foundation, please send a check or money order to us at: WEF: PO Box 3213, Westport, Ma 02790 OR
You may visit our website for a donation link by credit card and paypal. Our website is: www.westporteducationfoundation.com.
We wish all of you and your family a Wonderful Holiday and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Athletics and Activities
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
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 - Jarrod Russell
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
WHS GSA - Jennifer Borelli
Music Club - Liam Sullivan
Anti-Bullying Club - Shawn Thomas
Garden Club - Amanda Rowley
Please be on the lookout for additional announcements and messages regarding clubs at WMHS!
Events
Grade 5/6 Dance
The Grade 5/6 Dance will be held in the Gymnasium from 6-8 PM. Dropoff will take place beginning at 5:45 PM at the Auditorium/Gymnasium entrance. Pickup is promptly at 8 PM at the same dropoff location.
Friday, Jan 5, 2024, 06:00 PM
Career Fair
This event will take place in the WMHS Gymnasium for students in Grades 8-11. Over 40 businesses will be here to speak with our students about post-secondary career opportunities.
Tuesday, Jan 9, 2024, 08:00 AM
400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
No School - Martin Luther King Day
There is no school today in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Monday, Jan 15, 2024, 07:30 AM
400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
WHS Informational Night
This event will take place in the WMHS Auditorium. It is for all Grade 8 students to come and learn more about all that Westport High School has to offer! We encourage students who are in the eighth grade but not currently enrolled in WMS to attend as well!
Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024, 06:00 PM
400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
Grade 7/8 Dance
The Grade 7/8 Dance will be held in the Gymnasium from 6-8 PM. Dropoff will take place beginning at 5:45 PM at the Auditorium/Gymnasium entrance. Pickup is promptly at 8 PM at the same dropoff location.
Friday, Jan 19, 2024, 06:00 PM
400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
Early Release/Staff Training
Thursday, Jan 25, 2024, 11:00 AM
WMHS School Council
Please consider joining the WMHS School Council as a parent, student, staff, or community representative. We will meet in the Principal's Office for those that can join in-person; for those that would prefer to attend virtually, please do so using THIS link.