West Haven Italian American Heritage Association Art Contest Winners
1st place: Valeria Estrada - Bailey
2nd place: Jade Heath - Carrigan
2nd place: Hailey DeEll – Carrigan
3rd place: Ayden Parker - Carrigan
Today, the 4th graders at Savin Rock had a special visit from Mayor Dorinda Borer who spoke with them about local, state, and federal government.
The November "Blue Devils of the Month" were Anthony Lachance and Tiannie Vazquez. These students were surprised in their classrooms where some of the administrators presented a bag of Blue treats to the students.
Carrigan School will dismiss early today. The building has heat but we are still working out the kinks of our new boiler system. Carrigan families, please refer to your school messenger update from principal Weber. The building will start dismissal at 11:40 AM.
REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, 11/28, or Friday, 11/29. We hope our families have an enjoyable and restful break.
Families- You will be receiving an email with a link to the REVISED 2024-2025 School Calendar. Please note that Friday, December 20th is a half day of school.
En el siguiente enlace encontrará un calendario revisado para 2024-2025. Tenga en cuenta que Viernes 20 de diciembre Es medio día de escuela.
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra brings the music and magic of the holiday season to West Haven for a special concert benefiting the Arts in West Haven Public Schools. Families and friends will come together to experience the joy of holiday music from around the world in Connecticut’s favorite festive tradition. You may scan the QR code on the attached flier to purchase your tickets.
Parents and Guardians,
The form to request toys for the holiday season is now live on PowerSchool. Please login to your PowerSchool account, locate the "Toys for Joy" form, and fill it out completely. On December 11th, please log back into your account to see your toy pickup appointment time. The pickup date is December 19th. Toys are available for West Haven Public Schools Students up to age 12, and their non-school aged siblings. If you are having trouble logging into PowerSchool, please email MichaelJames@whschools.org. The deadline to submit the form is December 5th, or once we have received 400 applications, whichever comes first. If you would like to donate toys toward this cause, you may drop them off at West Haven High School any day between 7am and 7pm.
The WHHS Peer Advocate Team
Padres y tutores,
El formulario para solicitar juguetes para la temporada navideña ya está disponible en PowerSchool. Inicie sesión en su cuenta de PowerSchool, busque el formulario "Toys for Joy" y complételo por completo. El 11 de diciembre, vuelva a iniciar sesión en su cuenta para ver la hora de su cita para recoger juguetes. La fecha de recogida es el 19 de diciembre. Hay juguetes disponibles para los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas de West Haven de hasta 12 años y para sus hermanos que no están en edad escolar. Si tiene problemas para iniciar sesión en PowerSchool, envíe un correo electrónico a MichaelJames@whschools.org. La fecha límite para enviar el formulario es el 5 de diciembre o una vez que hayamos recibido 400 solicitudes, lo que ocurra primero. Si desea donar juguetes para esta causa, puede dejarlos en West Haven High School cualquier día entre las 7 a. m. y las 7 p. m.
REMINDER | There will be a half day of school on Wednesday, November 27th and there will be no school on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th for the holiday weekend.
On Monday, Forest, Seth Haley, Savin Rock, and Washington were recognized for achieving School of Distinction status based on student growth made in 2023-2024. Each school was presented with a banner at the Board Meeting to display at their respective schools.
Reminder: Board Meeting Tonight at 6:00 PM!
The West Haven Public Schools are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024-25 school year, allowing all students at participating schools to receive free breakfast and lunch without requiring household applications. For further details on the program and contact information, please read the flyers below.
Join us for Bailey Game Night on Thursday, November 14th, from 6-8 pm! Bring the whole family for an evening of fun with STEM, ELA, and Math games, free raffles, prizes, and a complimentary dinner for everyone!
West Haven High School is holding an informational meeting for students interested in joining the Boys Swim Team on Thursday, November 21st, after school in the gym. For more details, contact Coach Christopher Holt at christopherholt@whschools.org.
REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. This is a special time to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. Enjoy the long weekend, and take a moment to thank those who have served! We'll see everyone back in school on Tuesday.
Join Mayor Dorinda Borer and the New Haven Symphony for a Holiday Extravaganza Concert on Friday, December 13th at 7:00 PM at West Haven High School Auditorium! Tickets are $15 for Mezzanine and $20 for Orchestra, with proceeds benefiting the West Haven Schools' Music Department. Scan the QR code on the flyer for tickets!
On Friday, students had the opportunity to meet Dr. Clarissa Henry, author of 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘳. This powerful social-emotional learning book teaches children five steps to solve everyday problems with confidence. Each class received a free copy of the book, along with an Imani the Fixer problem-solving card for every student.
On Wednesday, November 13th, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, come support Forest School by grabbing a bite at McDonald's (515 Sawmill Road, West Haven, near Walmart). A portion of all sales will be donated to our school! Enjoy a live DJ, raffle prizes, and fun for the whole family! Drive-thru, dine-in, or take-out options available.
On Wednesday, October 30th, Outreach Workers Richard Reynolds and Levi Jordan supervised 10 young men, from WHHS, of different ethnic backgrounds as they took a trip to Berlin High School for the "Men of Color Leadership Conference." This is a conference where over 30-40 different schools from all over Connecticut bring students of various backgrounds and ages to meet and hear from a panel of men and other students of color that are in leadership roles throughout the state. The Leadership roles ranged from the 1st Hispanic Fire Chief of New Britain, to one of the Executive producers from ESPN! Several of our students were able to make positive connections and began “networking” with a few of the panelists who presented. All of the young men were inspired and encouraged to "stay focused”, “stay present and locked in" and "always strive to do and be their best!"
Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL for students tomorrow, November 5th, for Election Day. Teachers and staff will be in for a professional development day, preparing for more great learning ahead! Students, enjoy the day off!
