Welcome to our Kindergarten Students, the WHS Class of 2036!
Thanks for a great first week of school! There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 4. Happy Labor Day! See you on Tuesday, Sept. 5 when Kindergarteners start school!
Welcome to Westbrook! Our new faculty and staff gathered today to learn about the district and make connections with each other! Great day so far!!
We have a cancellation for tomorrow's golf practice. Because of the predicted rain in the morning, tryouts will resume on Wednesday. Practice time on Wednesday will be 7:30 am on the range and then will play 9 holes.
Fall Sports start on Monday, August 14th.
If you are interested in playing Football(Coach Johnson), Soccer(Boys-Coach Aceto/Girls-Coach Nye), Golf(Coach Brown),
X Country(Coach Conrad), Volleyball(Coach Wescott and Coach Ryan), Cheering(Coach Bennett) and Field Hockey(Coach Whitten), you should have signed up in May.(check your May 31st email from Mrs. Shackley)
A reminder of what is needed for Monday:
Sign-up form for athletes
Sign-up form for parents(on our school website under Athletics)
Physical(note if you have an updated one)
Proper attire for tryouts(gear, water bottle, sneakers)
Times for tryouts for each sport for the first 3 days(Monday-Wednesday)(coaches will have the rest of their practice/scrimmage schedule at tryouts)
Football 8-10 am and 4-6 pm (double sessions)
Boy's Soccer 3:30-6:30 pm
Girl's Soccer 8:00-10:00 am
Cheering 2:00-3:30 pm
X Country 7:30-9:30 am
Volleyball Monday 10:30-12:30 pm/Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00-10:00 am
Golf at Sunset Ridge Monday 10:15 am range and 9 holes to follow/Tuesday 9:15 am range and 9 holes to follow/Wednesday 7:30 am range and 9 holes to follow.
Field Hockey co-op @ South Portland 7:30-8:30 am and 3:00-4:30 pm (double sessions)
There will be a mandatory Fall Sports Parent/Athlete/Coaches informational meeting on Wednesday, August 16th at 6 pm in the Auditorium. Please make every effort to attend.
Any further questions email murphyb@westbrookschools.org
Go Blazes!!
Update:
The student sign-up form was through an email that all students received at the end of the school year on May 31st. Please check there first before reaching out. It is not on the athletic site. Only the parent sign-up is on the site.
A reminder of what you will need in order to start on the 14th:
Physical
Student Signup form
Parent E-Info form
Westbrook High School Athletics will start on Monday, August 14th. Start times will be posted next week for the first 3 days of preseason. If you are looking to play Football, Xcountry, Boys or Girls Soccer, Cheering, Volleyball, Golf, or Field Hockey(co-op with So Portland) you will need to make sure you have an updated physical(you are not allowed to tryout unless you are good to go or have a note stating you are all set.)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
You should have also received an email at the end of the school year to sign up for your sport/s for this upcoming year. Check out the Westbrook Athletic website to do so.
There is also a form for parents to fill out for their athletes on the same site. Please make sure this is done before you try out for your sport as well.
More information will be coming next week.
If you have further questions please email Mrs. Murphy at murphyb@westbrookschools.org
Go Blue Blazes!!
Congratulations to Dr. Lancia!
Today, at the Maine Superintendents Conference he received the Outstanding Educational Leader Award. Dr. Lancia was nominated by his peers for this honor, one of five superintendents in the state!
Please read the attached letter from Dr. Lancia regarding a nomination for the next principal at Congin School.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XyLXwoL3Jjdax1FVlfsG6A10GUms-bi4/view?usp=sharing
Thank you for voting yesterday in the annual School Budget Referendum. The FY2024 budget passed with a vote of 404 (yes) to 283 (no). Thank you for your support of our children and the Westbrook Schools!
Reminder: Please vote in today's School Budget Referendum! Polls at the Community Center are open until 8pm. Thank you!
It's the last week of school, and it will be a busy one! Please watch for notifications from your schools. Wednesday, June 14 will follow a typical Early Release schedule. Friday, June 16 is the last day of school with dismissal at WMS at 10:15, WHS/WRVC at 10:25, and Canal, Congin, and Saccarappa at 11:30am.
Tuesday, June 13 is the annual School Budget Referendum. Polls are open at the Community Center on Bridge Street 6am-8pm. Information about the FY2024 School Budget can be found on the School Department website www.westbrookschools.org. PLEASE VOTE!
WHS Graduation2023!
On May 22, 2023, at Unum in Portland, eleven seniors from the Business program at Westbrook Regional Vocational Center presented their final business ideas to a panel of professionals for funding to move forward with their business ideas. Student teams are fortunate to have been mentored by successful business owners and consultants throughout the semester. Hayley Foster's pitch and business idea was the winning team, and she was awarded $1,500 to move forward with her business. Congratulations to all of the teams! We are proud of your creative energy, entrepreneurship spirit, and thoughtful work... you all did a GREAT job! We are also appreciative of Mrs. Dolloff for bringing this experience to her students. Thank you to our financial donors...Maine Technology Institute, Saco Biddeford Savings, and Unum. Unum also hosted this event and provided a delicious lunch!
WAY TO GO, WRVC FIREFIGHTING STUDENTS!!!! On May 23rd, the firefighting students traveled to Farmington, Maine to take their State Physical Skills Exam. The 11 students were assessed on nine stations. A student commented..."It was a physically and mentally challenging day, but very rewarding." The class left at 5:30 am and returned to WRVC at 7:00 pm. They ended their day with ice cream AND they are now all State certified interior firefighters!!! Such an OUTSTANDING accomplishment! Many thanks to Lt. Brooks for his impeccable instruction and guidance. Thank you MELMAC for sponsoring this event!
We want to hear from you! Please follow this link to a survey regarding your thoughts about the next principal at Congin School.
https://forms.gle/X4CTwEmkoaNG3fDt5
Amazing All City Chorus Concert last night at WPAC! Thank you teachers, singers, soloists, accompanists, and families for sharing your talent and support of our choral programs at WMS and WHS!
See you this evening (May 16) at the WHS Gym for the All City Band Concert!
We are wrapping up Staff Appreciation Week today! Thank you to our amazing community for honoring and celebrating our entire staff throughout the week, and throughout the year. Our staff work tirelessly to care for and support all students every day. They are true heroes!
Congratulations to our National Art Honor Society Inductees! You have shown great dedication to your art-making practice, learning, and service in the visual arts. Thank you to the parents and art staff who made the evening special for our art stars!
A big congratulations also to all of our art students who contributed to the incredible high school spring art exhibit. The hallway in the art wing has transformed into a museum and fascinating multimedia display of learning!
Great news! The Westbrook School Committee has approved a request to waive two days at the end of the school year. This will still maintain our required 175 student days. School will close for the year on Friday, June 16 with a half day of school.
