WMHS Newsletter
April 2024
Wildcat Students of the Month
WHS Wildcat Students of the Month
We had THREE Wildcat Students of the Month at WHS this month. They are pictured below:
-Colin Nordhoff Neder (Grade 12)
-Skylar Rezendes (Grade 9)
-Blake Stewart (Grade 9)
Congratulations Wildcats! We are so proud of you!
WMS Wildcat Students of the Month
We had FIVE Wildcat Students of the Month at WMS this month. They are pictured below:
-Trevor Carvalho (Grade 7)
-Sophia Siddall (Grade 7) - Not Pictured
-Tobias Stapleton (Grade 8)
-Sadie Whipple (Grade 7)
-Quinn Zuber (Grade 7)
Congratulations Wildcats! We are so proud of you!
WMHS School Updates
Term 4 Progress Reports
The halfway point for Term 4 is Friday, May 10. Term 4 Progress Reports will be available on the Community Portal by Wednesday, May 15.
2024 MCAS
MCAS season is in full swing! 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.
2024 AP Testing
Please visit the AP College Board site HERE for this year's AP testing schedule. Students testing at 8 AM should report to school by 7:30 AM and may leave after testing concludes. Students testing at 12 PM should report to school by 11:30 AM.
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.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is kept in the Cafeteria. Please remind your child or children to check for any missing items. We donate non-retrieved items at the end of each month.
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
Spring Choral Concert
This year's spring choral concert has been cancelled. Please reach out to Laura Charette with any concerns.
Tiered Focus Monitoring Family Notice 2024
Please see the attahced PDF from the Special Education Department.
Jaden Araujo Memorial Scholarship
Please see the attached PDF regarding the Jaden Araujo Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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:
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
Volunteers Needed - Sign up today
8th Grade Semi-Formal - Friday, May 17th, 2024 @ Whites of Westport
Detailed 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 for each participant ages 7 and up - all supplies included! Click Here for details!
Save these Dates for important PTO events:
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
Friday, May 17th, 2024 - 8th Grade Dinner Dance - Tickets & Information coming home soon!
Friday, May 24th, 2024 - Field Day sponsored by Middle-High Student Council & Middle-High PTO
Tuesday, June 4th-7th, 2024 - 8th Grade D.C. Trip
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
DC Trip Medical Forms - Due - May 10th - download additional forms from the PTO website
Water Donations Needed for the trip - Sign-up Here
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
WAB
Hello Friends,
We hope that everyone had a GREAT winter and look forward to the Spring Season! The WAB is looking to expand our board and always searching for volunteers at our events and concessions. The more people that join will mean the more we can do for our athletes and our program.
Here are just a few things that we have raised money for in the past and that we continue to work to provide now: Scholarships, Westport Athlete Wildcat shirts, senior sports posters and gifts, stipends for ALL teams and athletes sportswear, stipends for varsity jackets, scoreboards, banners, wildcat flags,and more. In addition to this, we run concessions at the basketball games and help with the Mr Westport Show each year. Please consider helping us so that we can continue our work and grow our organization.
Upcoming events:
Mr Westport Show: May 11, 2023 at 6pm. The Senior class has teamed up with WAB in hosting the Mr. Westport Show. Tickets will be sold at the door. Come out for a fun night and support our Seniors!
Our Next meeting is Monday May 13th, 7pm in the high school media center.
We would appreciate at least one parent from each sport to attend.
Athletic Awards Night - May 28, 2024 at 6 pm - This event recognizes all of our Wildcat athletes who played a sport this year. The Boosters will be there to answer any questions that you may have and we will be selling some of our spirit wear as well.
Varsity Jackets - Any new Varsity players? See the Athletic Director, Ms. Morris, for eligibility and order forms. The WAB contributes $30 to the cost of all jackets.
Spring Athlete Captains - Please coordinate with your coach and team members if you would like team spirit wear. WAB will contribute $10 per athlete for shirts, jackets or sweatshirts. Keep our school colors in mind when choosing and see your coach and Ms. Morris for approval. .
Wildcat Gear is available for purchase year round. Our catalog can be found on the Westport Community Schools website under the Athletics tab and you can Click here to order online: Google Form for Wildcat Wear. We can also email you the form AND copies are available at the Middle and High School offices.
If you are interested in helping or have any questions please, reach out to us! Click here for Email or Facebook.
Thank you for your support!
GO WILDCATS!!!
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!
Grade 8 Save the Dates!
1.) Grade 8 Semi-Formal - Friday, May 17 at 6 PM at Rachel's Lakeside
2.) Grade 8 Promotion Ceremony - Wednesday, June 12 at 6 PM at WMHS Auditorium
Events
WES/MAC PTO - Harlem Wizards
The WES/MAC PTO invites you to check out the Harlem Wizards who are back in Westport for two shows on Saturday, May 4! The first game begins at 1 PM, and the second game begins at 5:30 PM. Please visit their website for more information!
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 01:00 PM
Mr. Westport
Please join us as we crown the next Mr. Westport at 6 PM on Saturday, May 11!
This event takes place in the WMHS Auditorium.
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 06:00 PM
National Honor Society Inductions
This year's NHS Induction Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 PM in the WMHS Auditorium. Congratulations to all our inductees and honorees!
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 07:00 PM
Junior/Senior Prom
This year's WHS Junior/Senior Prom will take place at the Fall River Country Club at 6 PM on Saturday, May 18. Pickup is 10 PM.
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 06:00 PM
Fall River Country Club *Dining, North Main Street, Fall River, MA, USA
WMHS Band Concert
This event takes place in the WMHS Auditorium.
Monday, May 20, 2024, 06:30 PM
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, May 23, 2024, 02:30 PM
400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
Junior National Honor Society Inductions
This year's JNHS Induction Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 23 at 6 PM in the WMHS Auditorium. Congratulations to all our inductees!
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 06:00 PM
Last Day for Seniors
Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Friday, May 24 is your last day of classes/final exams!
Friday, May 24, 2024, 02:00 PM
Memorial Day - No School
There is no school in observance of Memorial Day.
Monday, May 27, 2024, 07:30 AM
Athletic Awards
Please be on the lookout for more information regarding Athletic Awards from AD Shelly Morris.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 06:00 PM
Scholarship and Awards Night
Please join us on Thursday, May 30 to honor our WHS students who are receiving scholarships and awards for all their hard work! This event begins at 6 PM in the WMHS Auditorium and is facilitated by Leslie Ruel.