WMHS Newsletter
March 2024
Wildcat Students of the Month
WHS Wildcat Students of the Month
We had FIVE Wildcat Students of the Month at WHS this month. They are pictured below:
-Hannah Abrams (Grade 11)
-Madden Hok (Grade 9)
-Jaiden Oliveira (Grade 11)
-Madison White (Grade 9)
-Alexis Vieira (Grade 9)
Congratulations Wildcats! We are so proud of you!
WMS Wildcat Students of the Month
We had TEN Wildcat Students of the Month at WMS this month. They are pictured below:
-Beter Alksan (Grade 7)
-Miles Aurelio (Grade 6)
-Elijah Bennett (Grade 8)
-Mallory Crocker (Grade 6)
-Kennedy DaSilva (Grade 7)
-Quinn Huard (Grade 5)
-Austin Potter (Grade 5)
-Pruthvirajsinh Rathod (Grade 5)
-Chelsey Reynolds (Grade 6)
-Adalyn Reynolds (Grade 6)
Congratulations Wildcats! We are so proud of you!
WMHS School Updates
Term 3 Report Cards
Term 3 report cards will be available on the Community Portal on Friday, April 5.
2024 MCAS
MCAS season is upon is! HERE you can find the testing dates for WMHS.
MCAS testing is extremely important as the data gathered from these assessments guides future instruction. Please make sure that your child comes to school on their assigned MCAS data with a fully-charged Chromebook. Students should eat a healthy, filling breakfast; as a reminder, breakfast is free to all students in the school cafeteria each morning.
If you have any questions regarding MCAS testing, please reach out to building administration.
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 508-636-1050.
Please make sure all excusal notes are brought in within 48 hours of your child's return to school. We can no longer accept notes received after 48 hours from the student's return date.
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!
Pickup and Dropoff Reminders
As a gentle reminder, dropoffs and picksup should not be taking place at the Westport Public Library or in front of the building. These protocols are in place to ensure the safety of our students.
Additionally, we kindly ask that individuals picking up students do not arrive prior to 1:45 PM. Parked cars can present an issue in the event of an emergency.
Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Chromebooks
All students should be coming to school with a fully-charged Chromebook along with the charger in case it is needed. We have limited loaners typically reserved for students who are waiting to have devices repaired.
No Place for Hate
WMHS has partnered with No Place For Hate to work toward creating a more inclusive school experience, and we need committee members! If you are interested in joining us to cultivate student leadership, unite our school community, and engage students and staff in active learning, please reach out to Mr. Persico!
More information can be found here: https://www.noplaceforhate.org/the-program
School Organization Updates
WMHS Athletics
Winter Sports came to a close with our Boys and Girls Basketball teams both winning the Mayflower Athletic Conference Comprehensive Division Championship. Jr. Owen Boudria and Sr. Korynne Holden both earned league MVP awards. The Girls team advanced to the Elite 8 in the MIAA State Tournament for the second year in a row. Boudria, Holden, along with Sr. Sarah Perry, Jr. Julia George, Fr. Cole Boudria and Jr. Max Gallant were all selected to compete in the Mayflower Classic All-Star game, where Holden also won the 3-pt shooting contest. Senior Chirs Duarte and Korynne Holden were nominated for the Dave Cowens Award. Finally Holden, Perry and George were also selected and competed in the Rick Jalbert All-Star game sponsored by the New Bedford Boys & Girls Club.
On March 14th, over 160 people gathered to celebrate our first ever State Championship for the Boys Soccer team. The banquet was held at White's of Westport. Championship sweatshirts and t-shirts are on sale in the Athletic office.
Games for Spring sports begin the week of April 1st.
PTO
The Westport Middle-High PTO is busy planning events for our students and staff for the remainder of the school year. This spring the PTO is funding field trip buses for grades 5-12, as well as field day, teacher appreciation and, much more. By supporting our fundraisers you make it possible for us to support these events.
***Please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, April 23rd, at 6:30 PM ~ Whites of Westport. ***
Important Dates & Notes:
8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip News & Updates
Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Parent/Student Mandatory Trip Meeting
8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip Page contains all trip information including forms, insurance info, and other downloads.
April 1st, 2024 - Final DC Trip Payments are due
Dance News
End of Year 5th -6th 7th Grade Dance - Friday, April 26th, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Permission Slips will be sent home with students the week of April 22nd
8th Grade Semi-Formal - Information coming soon….
More information including Invitations & Permission slips coming soon
Spring Seascape Fundraiser Class
Come make a seascape window with us! Register Today!
Thursday, May 2 2024 6 - 8 PM ~ Westport Middle High School Cafeteria
$45 each participant ages 7 and up - all supplies included! Click Here for details!
Save these Dates for important PTO events:
Thursday, March 27, 2024 - March PTO Meeting 6:30 PM
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - April PTO Meeting 6:30 PM
Friday, April 26, 2024 - 5th, 6th & 7th Grade Dance
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - Seascape Class Fundraiser
Saturday, May 4th, 2024 - Harlem Wizards Game Sponsored by the WES-MAC PTO
Two shows - 1:00 PM & 5:30 PM Tickets go on sale on April 8t
8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip News & Updates
Trip Information and downloads can be found on the 8th Grade Washington D.C. Page of our website
Final Payment Due - April 1st 2024
CONGRATULATIONS to the Winners of the Washington D.C. Cash Raffle!
Grand Prize $500.00 Luis DeMelo
2nd Prize $250.00 Brandon Goldenbloome
3rd Prize $100.00 Prize Gary Parziale
BONUS $100 Prize Sandy Gonsalves
Thank you to all who supported our students - ticket sales help to defray the costs of the
students' trip and several students paid for their entire trip with this fundraiser!
Casino Night
Our co-sponsored 3rd Annual Casino Night Fundraiser was a huge success. Thank you to all the businesses, families, and community members who supported this event! Please support the businesses who helped to make this fundraiser a success!
Funds raised at this event will help to fund Field Day at the Middle-High School
We are already planning next year’s event - Mark your calendars and plan to join us on
Saturday, February 8, 2025!
Please sign up HERE to stay informed and find out how you can support the Westport Middle-High School PTO 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.
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
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
STEEL - Melissa Avila
Please be on the lookout for additional announcements and messages regarding clubs at WMHS!
Events
Good Friday - No School
There will be no school in observance of Good Friday.
Friday, Mar 29, 2024, 07:30 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.
Thursday, Mar 28, 2024, 02:30 PM
400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
Early Release/Staff Training
Today is an early release day for students. Dismissal is at 11 AM.
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2024, 11:00 AM
Spring Vacation
Spring vacation will take place Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 19. We look forward to everyone returning Monday, April 22.