Weβre thrilled to announce that Entenmann's has generously donated a variety of delicious baked goodsβincluding bread, bagels, and English muffinsβto Havenβs Harvest, who then distributed them to the West Haven High School community! A huge thank you to Havenβs Harvest for their incredible work in ensuring these donations reach our WHHS family. Their dedication to reducing food waste and supporting local communities is truly invaluable. We are deeply grateful to both Havenβs Harvest and Entenmannβs for their ongoing support and dedication to our community.
Join us at West Haven High School tonight for our annual College Fair! Itβs happening in the gym from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. All students and their parents are invited to attend. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore options for your future! Please see from the list below which colleges and military representatives will be in attendance.
π£ Reminder: Wednesday, October 9th, will be a half day for students due to staff development.
ππ Our elementary schools have been busy celebrating learning in the most fun way! A few of our schools recently hosted ππ’π§πππ«π ππ«πππ§ πππ ππ¨π¨ππππ¦π© πππ«ππππ¬.
Our kindergarteners showed off their knowledge of letters and sounds with creative costumes and lots of smiles! We are so proud of our little learners and canβt wait to see what else they accomplish this year.
π Congratulations to Septemberβs Blue Devils of the Month, Bradley and Samyra! Bradley and Samyra were surprised with a giant bag of blue-themed treats as a token of appreciation. They were nominated by their teachers for showcasing exceptional "BLUE" qualities!
Members of the West Haven class act council attended the 2024 CIAC sportsmanship conference today!
π Weβre proud to introduce the captains of the West Haven High School girlsβ volleyball team for the 2024 season! These athletes have shown exceptional leadership, dedication, and sportsmanship, both on and off the court. Click here to learn more about these captains π https://bit.ly/4gRRrTF
Meet Sufyan & Tanjib, West Haven High School seniors and robotics team captains. After noticing new members struggle with basics, they started a non-profit to teach younger students foundational robotics skillsβpreparing them to excel in competitions before reaching high school. With 3 years of experience and top 1% international rankings, they're on a mission to inspire the next generation of engineers. They recently hosted the ππ¨ππ¨πππππ‘ πππ¬π πππ―ππ§ ππ’ππ«ππ«π² ππ―ππ§π, partnering with the West Haven Public Library to help 10 kids build and customize their own robots. The event aimed to spark an interest in technology and robotics among young learners. Here are some pictures from the event!
Free books for kids (ages 0-12) at Ora Mason Library this Thursday! πβ¨ Stop by to pick up a book in multiple languages. No registration neededβone book per child, while supplies last. Flyers that explain the services Read to Grow offers will be available too!
π£ Reminder: There will be no school on Thursday, October 3rd in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
The Learn to Skate program is back starting October 20, 2024! βΈοΈ Open to kids ages 4-12, this fun and engaging program is designed to teach your little ones the basics of skating. Click the link here to get all the details and to register for the fall session! π https://bit.ly/4eqmHat
π Weβre proud to introduce the captains of the West Haven High School boysβ soccer team for the 2024 season! These athletes have shown exceptional leadership, dedication, and sportsmanship, both on and off the pitch. Click here to learn more about these captains π https://bit.ly/47UU8j5
Winkle bus is currently experiencing phone difficulties. Parents should contact the school directly for any busing issues.
The October district newsletter is now available! It highlights recent school events, including open houses and Kindergarten ABC Bootcamp Parades, while providing updates on school counseling and multilingual family orientations. It also shares upcoming events, fall sports updates, and encourages families to stay connected through the districtβs website, mobile app, and social media channels. Click here to view it π https://bit.ly/47Sg1Qk
π Weβre proud to introduce the captains of the WHHS girlsβ swimming team for the 2024 season! These athletes have shown exceptional leadership, dedication, and sportsmanship, both in and out of the pool. Click here to learn more about these captains π https://bit.ly/3XKGcUh
Winkle bus is currently experiencing phone difficulties. Parents should contact the school directly for any busing issues.
This morning, student-athletes from the University of New Haven and volunteers from United Way visited Washington to read to our classrooms! They inspired our students with the message that reading can take you anywhere. The excitement was palpable as students eagerly asked questions and listened to wonderful stories.
π Weβre proud to introduce the captains of the West Haven High School Cheerleading Team for the 2024-25 season! These athletes have shown exceptional leadership, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout their cheer careers. Click here to learn more about these captains π https://bit.ly/3TMYDX2
Huge shoutout to Sadaqah Kelley and Kadidja Morou, two amazing high school students, who were honored by the West Haven Prevention Council (WHPC) on Wednesday during a special luncheon! These outstanding students have been instrumental in getting the WHPC Youth Committee off the ground. From helping with recruitment, and volunteering at events, to identifying projects that WHPC and WHHS could collaborate on, such as the Red Cross Club, Sadaqah and Kadidja have truly made an impact! Thank you both for your dedication and leadership β you're making a difference in our community!
On Wednesday, the EL/ML Department hosted a Multilingual Family Orientation, welcoming 43 new families who speak nine different languages! Families learned about the school schedule, classes, transportation, food services, testing, and more. The event also featured guidance on using PowerSchool and shared resources from the Family Resource Center to support our diverse community. Presentations were offered in Spanish, Arabic, French, Turkish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and English.
