WMHS Newsletter
September 2024
Wildcat Students of the Month
WMS Wildcat Students of the Month
We had SEVENTEEN Wildcat Students of the Month at WMS this month. They are pictured below:
-Alistair Babbitt (Grade 5)
-Sylas Bernardo (Grade 7)
-Quinn Borges (Grade 5)
-Bailie Boucher (Grade 6)
-Sophia Carvalho (Grade 5)
-Jackson Connell (Grade 6)
-Delia Cook (Grade 6)
-Logan Costa (Grade 8)
-Kolton Desrosiers (Grade 5)
-Emme Henderson (Grade 6)
-Quinn Huard (Grade 6)
-Elias Lopes (Grade 8)
-Jamian Lopez (Grade 8)
-Delilah Marcal (Grade 8)
-Cayden Mello (Grade 5)
-Tristan Raposo (Grade 5)
-Samantha Whipple (Grade 5)
Congratulations Wildcats! We are so proud of you!
WHS Wildcat Students of the Month
We had FOUR Wildcat Students of the Month at WHS this month. They are pictured below:
-Jenna George (Grade 9)
-Harrison Gillet (Grade 10)
-Jayden Pavao (Grade 10 - Not Pictured)
-Samuel Waskiewicz (Grade 11)
Congratulations Wildcats! We are so proud of you!
WMHS School Updates
Term 1 Progress Reports
October 2, 2024 marks the halfway point for Term 1! Progress reports will be available on the Community Portal by Monday, October 7.
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.
School Organization Updates
PTO
The Westport Middle-High PTO is ready for another amazing school year supporting our students in grades 5-12! We are busy planning events for our students and staff for this coming year and need your help & support!
**Please join us at our first meeting on Thursday, October 10th at 6:30 PM ~ Whites of Westport. **
Save these Dates for important PTO events:
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 6:30 PM @ Whites of Westport
October 15th - November 13th - Cookie Fundraiser
October 18th – 7th & 8th Grade Dance
November 14th- 6:30 PM @ Whites of Westport
December 7th - Visit us at the WES-MAC PTO Holiday Fair
December 12. 2024 - 6:30 PM @ Whites of Westport
Week of December 12, 2024 - Cookie Fundraiser Product Pick-up
Important Dates & Notes:
Dance News:
5th & 6th Grade - Friday, September 27th was a Huge Success! Thank you to all the Volunteers who helped make this event possible!
7/8 Grade Dance - Friday, October 18th, 2024
Permission Slips will be sent home with students the week of October 7th
Volunteers Needed - Sign up today
8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip News & Updates
Mandatory Parent Meeting was held on Thursday, September 26th
Trip Information and downloads can be found on the 8th Grade Washington D.C. Page of our website
Permission Slip & Deposit Due Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Cookies & More Fundraiser - October 15th 2024 - November 13th 2024
Signup HERE and share the online catalog with family & friends - delivery will be before the holidays
8th-Grade & International Exchange Travelers: Earn money for DC & International Exchange Trips
No Fuss Fundraiser
Support the PTO and Donate Today!
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
Westport Music Boosters
The Westport Music Boosters invite all music and drama lovers to their first meeting of the school year!
We will meet Monday, October 7 at 6:30 PM at the WMHS, in the Middle School Band Room.
Meet other music and drama-loving parents, our wonderful music and drama teachers and learn what we do.
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
Start Em Young Pep Band (Grades 6-8) - Chris Nunes
Robotics Club - Judy Graham
Math Club - Debbie Milton
Makerspace - Rebekah Gendron
E-Sports - Rick Monast
GSA - Jen Borelli
Newspaper - Betheny Borges
WMS Drama Club - Liz Carvalho
WHS Drama Club - Jarrod Russell
WMS Student Council - Trish Paiva and Michelle Tripp
WHS Student Council - Melissa Avila
WMS Yearbook - Kim Barone
WHS Yearbook - Rick Monast
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
Early Release - Staff Training
Students will be released at 11 AM for staff training.
Thursday, Oct 3, 2024, 11:00 AM
ALICE Informational Night for Families
This event will take place in the WMHS Auditorium. Please park in the Gym/Auditorium lot and enter through the Aud/Gym doors.
Thursday, Oct 3, 2024, 06:00 PM
400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day - No School
There is no school in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day.
Monday, Oct 14, 2024, 07:30 AM
Grades 7&8 Dance
Our second MS dance will take place on October 18 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 18, 2024, 06:00 PM
Haunted Hallway
Please join us for this year's Haunted Hallway! The event is from 6-8 PM. Costumes welcome!
Friday, Oct 25, 2024, 06:00 PM
400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
PSAT Testing
Sophomores and juniors who registered for the PSAT will test digitally beginning after Homeroom.