Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. We remember those who are affected by suicide and promise to support those who are struggling. Suicide prevention is not only about being supportive during a crisis. It is about building and sustaining strong, caring communities where people feel connected and valued. Small acts of kindness, listening to someone without judgement, and engaging in open conversations often make the greatest difference. If you or someone you know needs support, please contact our school Student Service Teams or another health professional. It's OK to ask for help. We will walk together!
This morning, WMS was placed in a brief HOLD which means that the hallways were cleared and students stayed in their classrooms while there was a response to a situation in order to protect the privacy of those involved. It was reported and discovered that a student had brought a small pocket knife to school. There is no evidence to suggest that the student had intentions of using the knife to cause harm. School administration and Westbrook Police intervened immediately and appropriate action was taken. The situation was resolved quickly. All students and staff were safe and no one was harmed.
What a great first day of school with grades 1 & 2, 5 & 6, and 9 & 10. Students settled in quickly with orientation and community building activities, breakfast and lunch, and school work. Grades 3 & 4, 7 & 8, and 11 & 12 begin school tomorrow. Thank you to everyone for a great opening of school!
Welcome Back! Our amazing staff was back at work today with professional development workshops, meetings, time to prepare classrooms, and an open house for 5th graders at WMS. Another staff day tomorrow, a district-wide meeting in the afternoon, and elementary school open houses tomorrow night.
Please read the Back to School special edition of the Westbrook Schools newsletter. See you when school begins next week!
https://westbrooksdme.edurooms.com/engage/westbrook-school-department/newsletters/back-to-school-2024
Good Morning!
All bus routes for the 2024-25 school year are now posted on the Back to School page! This page can be accessed from our homepage by clicking on the Welcome Back to School tab! You will also find many resources to start the school year on a positive note. Looking forward to seeing the students very soon!
Westbrook High School was pleased to host the first in a series of community meetings sponsored by the Maine Department of Education on August 13,. The meetings are part of the Department of Educations's Measure What Matters initiative. The purpose is to talk about hopes for the future of education in Maine. There are meetings scheduled in every county. Thank you to the 50 people who attended the meeting in Westbrook!
It must be August! WHS Marching Band Camp was in full swing this week. Students are starting to put together this year's show, and it is already looking and sounding amazing!
It's almost time for school to begin in Westbrook! Attached is the school calendar for 2024-25.
https://5il.co/2p090
The Westbrook School Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, August 14 at 7pm at WHS Room 114 and on Zoom and Facebook Live.
Click here for the agenda: https://5il.co/2tc57
There is still time to vote in the School Budget Referendum. Polls are open until 8pm at the Westbrook Community Center. Thank you for voting!
Just a reminder to take time to VOTE today in the School Budget Referendum. Polls are open until 8pm at the Westbrook Community Center. Your voice matters!
Please take time to vote on Tuesday in the School Budget Referendum. Polls are open 6am-8pm at the Westbrook Community Center.
There will a Community Conversation about the revised FY25 School Budget and Validation Vote on Thursday, July 11, 5:30-6:30pm at the Westbrook Middle School cafeteria.
PLEASE VOTE on July 16!
Please vote in the second School Budget Referendum on Tuesday, July 16. Absentee ballots may be requested from City Hall and will be available on July 1. Be prepared to vote. Visit www.westbrookschools.org for information on the revised school budget.
There are two meetings this evening regarding proposed revisions to the Westbrook School Department's FY25 school budget. The Finance Committee will meet at 5pm and the School Committee will meet at 6pm in WHS Rm 114 and on Zoom and Facebook.
Please find the 24-25 school calendar at this link:
https://5il.co/2p090
It is also posted on our district webpage, under the School Calendar 24-25 button.
Thank-you!
Please read the attached CORRECT letter from Dr. Lancia on the last day of school.
https://5il.co/2oshi
Please read the June issue of the Teaching and Learning newsletter. Have a wonderful summer!
https://westbrooksdme.edurooms.com/engage/westbrook-school-department/newsletters/teaching-and-learning-newsletter-june-2024