As of this afternoon, roads have mostly been cleared, the power is back on at Congin, and power is on track to be restored in that part of the city this evening. That means that schools will be open tomorrow! If anything changes, I will notify you in the morning. Otherwise, we can plan on a regular day at all schools. This includes the PreK program, Adult Education, and the LEARNS before and after school program at the Community Center. Thank you to our Public Works crews and power company workers who have been hard at work all weekend. I hope your power has been restored and that you have a great evening.
3 days ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
All schools in Westbrook will be closed today, Monday March 25, due to the weekend’s storm. While all schools have power or are powered by a generator, several road closures due to downed trees and power lines present dangerous travel conditions for buses and walkers. Also, many families and staff are impacted by power and road conditions and cannot come to school or work. We appreciate the hard work of our Public Works crews and custodians. We will continue to provide updates throughout the day.
3 days ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
ice
Tonight is 8th Grade Family Night at Westbrook High School! The evening begins with a meeting in the WHS auditorium at 6pm. Welcome to WHS, Class of 2028!
7 days ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
WHS
WRVC staff working on Language Embedded Instructional Practice. Many thoughtful and insightful discussion about best practices to support all students!
13 days ago, Dr. Kim O'Donnell
WRVC staff prof development
Read the March issue of the Westbrook School Department's Teaching and Learning newsletter. Follow the link below. https://westbrooksdme.edurooms.com/engage/westbrook-school-department/newsletters/teaching-and-learning-march-2024
14 days ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Heading
Reminder: The is no school for students on Friday, March 15. It is a professional development day for staff. Enjoy your weekend!
15 days ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
No school
Congratulations to the following students selected by their art teachers to participate in the 2024 Youth Art Month Exhibition at The Portland Museum of Art! The works will be on view on the Lower Ground Floor of the PMA from February 28 to March 31, 2024, and digitally on the PMA’s website. WSD Awardees: Canal Elementary School Isabella Moustrophis , grade 4 Congin Elementary School Seren DeSouza, grade 4 Saccarappa Elementary School Abbas Abbas, grade 4 Westbrook Middle School Daphne McCannell, grade 8 Westbrook High School Juliana Aguirre, grade 9 Poni Mongu, grade 10 Quintin Enger, grade 12
27 days ago, Rachel Somerville
Photo of student art entry- colored pencil bird.
Student art entry- painting of a car
Student art entry- Photograph of a stream
Student art entry- embroidered fish
student art entry- drawing
Student art entry- colored pencil portrait
Student art entry- collage
Kindergarten Orientation sessions are being held at each of Westbrook's Elementary Schools on Tuesday, March 5th, at 6:00 p.m. If you have a child who is turning five before October 15, 2024, then please plan to attend. Additional information regarding registration and screening can be found at the link below and on the elementary schools' websites. https://www.westbrookschools.org/o/wsd/page/kindergarten-registration-2024
29 days ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
K Reg
Schools are closed next week for February Vacation. We hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable break!
about 1 month ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
vacation
Congratulations to our Boys and Girls Basketball teams for moving on to the tournament playoffs this coming week. The boys will be playing Falmouth at the Expo on Saturday at 5:30 pm and the girls will play Mt Ararat also at the Expo on Monday the 19th at 6 pm. Good luck to both teams!!!! Please be aware that they will not be accepting cash for tickets to the contests. You will have to purchase your tickets online. Here is the info: Tickets: Adult General Admission--$10 Student; Senior Citizens (65 & older) Admission--$5, plus surcharge. Tickets to MPA games at the Expo and Augusta Civic Center will be sold exclusively online at MPA (Maine) Events and Tickets by GoFan. You can reach the site at mpa.cc under Tournaments.
about 1 month ago, Beth Murphy
We are thrilled to announce that the Westbrook Visual and Performance Arts Departments now have a dedicated webpage accessible directly from the main Westbrook School Department website. This new platform serves as a community hub where you can learn more about programming, dedicated teaching staff, and our commitment to excellence in art education. Stay informed and engaged by exploring upcoming music and art events, student highlights, and other exciting WSD Arts News! https://www.westbrookschools.org/page/visual-and-performing-arts
about 2 months ago, Rachel Somerville
Image of VPA webpage
​We will have another two hour delayed start of school in Westbrook today. This will give crews time to plow and treat streets, sidewalks, and school lots. As you know, a two hour delay means that schools will open two hours after the regular time and buses will pick up students about two hours after their usual time. There are no before school activities and there will be no PreK classes. Be safe today!
about 2 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
snow
Roads are very icy this morning but they are being treated and expected to improve. Because of this, we will have a two hour delayed start of school in Westbrook today, January 25. That means that schools will open two hours after their scheduled times and buses will pick up students about two hours after their usual time. There are no before school activities and PreK classes are canceled. Please be careful walking and driving this morning!
2 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
icy weather
I’d like to get everyone home before the height of the storm today, so we will be closing early. Dismissal at WHS and WMS will be at 11:30am. Dismissal at Canal, Congin, and Saccarappa will be at 12:20pm. There will be no PreK classes today and there will be no after school activities or practices. Be safe in the storm!
2 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
WSD
Good luck WHS students... mid-term exams are this week! We are all proud of you!
2 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Blaze
The Secure Status at WMS has been lifted. Dismissal will be at regular time. Ms. Wood and I will provide more information later today.
3 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Westbrook Middle School is currently in a Secure Status while Westbrook Police are pursing a situation outside of the school. This is unrelated to the school. All students and staff are safely inside WMS. We will provide more information as soon as we can.
3 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Because power has not yet been restored at Saccarappa School, there is NO SCHOOL today at Saccarappa. At all other schools, we will have a 2 hour delayed start. That means that schools will open two hours after their regular opening and buses will pick up students 2 hours later than their usual times. This will give crews time to address road conditions and power outages, and extra time to get to work and school. There are no PK classes. Breakfast will be available when students arrive.
3 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
WSD
UPDATE Thank you for your patience as we get kids home this afternoon. There are several road closures including parts of Mast, Methodist, and Duck Pond Road. If your street is impacted, and you are available to pick up your child at school, we would appreciate that. Otherwise we will make arrangements to get them home. Our bus drivers are taking extra caution this afternoon so some routes may be delayed. Thank you, and stay safe.
3 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
WSD
Saccarappa School is dismissing at 1:45pm today due to a power outage. All other schools will dismiss on schedule at this point. We will let you know if this changes. Thank you for your patience as we get home safely today. Be safe! --
3 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
WSD