Last night, we celebrated the 25th Annual College Fair in the West Haven High School gym! A big thank you to West Haven Board of Education member Robert Guthrie and WHHS Counselor Angel Clohessy for your continued support. And a special shoutout to all our college and military representatives for attending and helping our students explore their futures!
Congratulations to WHHS senior Justin Woychowski on receiving the prestigious Yale Book Award today! Justin was joined by School Counselor Holly Benedetti and his mom, WHHS Librarian Jill Woychowski, for this special recognition. In his honor, the WHHS Library received a copy of Lakota America by Pekka Hamalainen.
We’re thrilled to announce that Entenmann's has generously donated a variety of delicious baked goods—including bread, bagels, and English muffins—to Haven’s Harvest, who then distributed them to the West Haven High School community! A huge thank you to Haven’s 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 Haven’s Harvest and Entenmann’s for their ongoing support and dedication to our community.
Join us at West Haven High School tonight for our annual College Fair! It’s 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.
📣 Reminder: Wednesday, October 9th, will be a half day for students due to staff development.
🎉📚 Our elementary schools have been busy celebrating learning in the most fun way! A few of our schools recently hosted 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐁𝐂 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬.
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 can’t wait to see what else they accomplish this year.
🎉 Congratulations to September’s 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!
🏆 We’re proud to introduce the captains of the West Haven High School girls’ 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 👉 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 skills—preparing 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 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭, 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! 📚✨ Stop by to pick up a book in multiple languages. No registration needed—one book per child, while supplies last. Flyers that explain the services Read to Grow offers will be available too!
📣 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! ⛸️ 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! 👉 https://bit.ly/4eqmHat
🏆 We’re proud to introduce the captains of the West Haven High School boys’ 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 👉 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 district’s website, mobile app, and social media channels. Click here to view it 👉 https://bit.ly/47Sg1Qk
🏆 We’re proud to introduce the captains of the WHHS girls’ 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 👉 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.
🏆 We’re 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 👉 https://bit.ly/3TMYDX2