The Secure Status at Congin School has been lifted and all regular activities are resuming. Students and staff were kept safely in school while police investigated a report of gunshots in the woods behind the school. Police searched the area around the school and concluded that the it was safe. Thank you to our students, staff, and Westbrook Police for your outstanding and swift response.
4 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Congin School is currently in a secure status because of a potential situation in the woods behind the school. All students and staff are safe inside the school. Westbrook Police are on site and investigating. We will send more information as soon we can.
4 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Meet Cocoa the Cougar! Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow November 22nd, 23rd, and 24th! Have a great break, and we will see everyone back on Monday, November 27th!
4 months ago, Marc Bisson
Cougar
Mrs. Dudley's 2nd grade hosted some kindergarten students for their rhyme store. Kindergarten students came in and 2nd graders wrote rhymes for them!
4 months ago, Marc Bisson
Rhyming
Today's the day that we vote on our Cougar mascot name! Last week, each class submitted 1 name, and today, the students will vote for their top favorite! Here are their options: Cookie Glitter Pearl Scubby Caden Carmel Brown Sugar Whiskers Cougie Cocoa Cody Noodles Taylor Cheetoh Connor Mr. Meowzer Burnt Fry Claws Mocha We will find out the name who wins tomorrow!
4 months ago, Marc Bisson
Naming
Naming
Don't forget that for the month of November, Congin was selected by Hannaford to benefit from their Community Bag Program! Each time someone purchases a reusable bag like the one shown, Hannaford will donate $1 to Congin!
4 months ago, Marc Bisson
Hannaford
This week our cougars were able to go to the Community Center and learn about Fire Safety with some local firefighters!
4 months ago, Marc Bisson
Fire Safety
Fire Safety
Fire Safety
Fire Safety
Last week, third grade cougars in Ms. Doherty's class wrote thank you letters to Veterans. They were delivered to Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough! We appreciate all of our Veterans who have served.
5 months ago, Marc Bisson
Veterans
Along with our math curriculum called Zearn, students participate in a variety of activities to reinforce mathematical concepts like games! Check out Mrs. Marden's kindergarten cougars working in pairs during a math dice partner activity.
5 months ago, Marc Bisson
Math
Math
Math
Meet our Congin Cougar office staff! From left to right: Sandy Bowie: Administrative Assistant Beth Fulton: Administrative Assistant Marc Bisson: Principal Melody Heath: Nurse
5 months ago, Marc Bisson
Staff
Don't forget that we will be having a school-wide PJ/Croc day on Friday, November 3rd!
5 months ago, Marc Bisson
PJ/Croc
Our Congin Cougars have Empathy! Student did a great job at our assembly today!
5 months ago, Marc Bisson
Empathy
Empathy
Empathy
Empathy
Empathy
Check out these Cougars on our Reading Book Characters for Responsibility spirit day!
5 months ago, Marc Bisson
Cougars
Cougars
Cougars
Cougars
Cougars!
I am writing to let you know that we are planning to reopen all schools in Westbrook on Monday, October 30 with a regular schedule. We will do so with a heightened sense of awareness and security and, as an added precaution, the Westbrook Police Department will provide additional presence at our schools. We are ready to support all of our students with counselors, social workers, and student services staff throughout the day. I will let you know if developments over the weekend cause our plans to change. Otherwise, Monday will be a day of school. Please continue to keep the people of Lewiston, the victims and their families in your thoughts and prayers. As a Westbrook community, we will support and comfort our children and each other over the days and weeks ahead as our hearts begin to heal. Take care and be strong.
5 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
wsd
Schools in Westbrook will be CLOSED again today, Friday, October 27. This is out of an abundance of caution as law enforcement agencies continue to investigate and search for the person responsible for the tragedy in Lewiston. A number of our staff also live in the Lewiston area and continue to be sheltered in place. Please keep everyone impacted by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers. I will be in touch over the weekend as we all hope to return to school on Monday. Take care and be strong.
5 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
WSD
While we would like to quickly return to normalcy, it is still too early to definitively say whether or not we will be able to be at school tomorrow. The search for the suspect in the Lewiston tragedy continues but there have been promising developments this evening. If the suspect is not apprehended by morning, schools will be closed again on Friday. If the suspect has been found or is in custody by morning, schools will be open on Friday. I will send a communication early tomorrow morning to let you know if school will be closed or open. Either way, please know that we are here to support our students, families, and staff as we all heal from this horrific event. Please see your email, our website, and our Facebook page for more information. Take care and be strong.
5 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
wsd
Quick update: We continue to monitor the search that is underway for the suspect in the Lewiston tragedy. I have been in contact with WPD and other area schools throughout the day. It is too early to say if we will be in school on Friday. I hope to make that decision this evening and will send another message later.
5 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Dear friends, My heart is breaking over the tragic events in Lewiston last evening. I’m sure we are all struggling to make sense of such a horrible tragedy so close to home. Please join me in keeping the people of Lewiston in your thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to the victims and those who were injured, their families and friends, and others impacted by this traumatic event, including members of our own community. Because the person of interest has not been apprehended as of this morning and out of an abundance of caution, all schools in Westbrook will be CLOSED on Thursday, October 26. There will be no before or after school activities at this time and Central Office will be closed. Violence of this nature is difficult for anyone to understand. Children may be especially shaken by this event and may have questions and concerns. I encourage you to talk with your children about their thoughts and feelings and about school safety. Please reassure them that their schools are secure places where they are cared for every day. The Maine Department of Education has provided some suggestions for supporting children: Preschool and early elementary school children need brief, simple information that should be balanced with reassurances that their schools and homes are safe and that adults are there to protect them. Concrete examples of safety, like having locked doors and adult supervision, can provide comfort. Upper elementary and early middle school children will be more vocal in asking questions about whether they truly are safe and what is being done at their schools and communities. They may need assistance processing the incident. Discuss efforts of their schools, police, and community to ensure their safety. Upper middle school and high school students will have strong and varying opinions about the causes of violence in society. They will share concrete suggestions about how to prevent tragedies in society. Emphasize the role that students have in maintaining safe communities and schools, communicating any personal safety concerns to parents/guardians/trusted adults, school administrators, and police officers, and accessing support for emotional needs. Additionally, online resources from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Association of School Psychologists may be helpful. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988. Please reach out to me, your school principals, and student service providers if we can help in supporting your children and your families. Additional police officers will be present at our schools on Thursday as well. We are fortunate to be part of the Westbrook community where we pull together and take care of each other, especially in times of crisis and tragedy. Take care, and stay strong. Peter Lancia Superintendent of Schools
5 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
WSD
Dear friends, Please know that the Westbrook Schools are aware of the horrific events in Lewiston this evening. I have been in communication with the Westbrook Police all evening and will continue to monitor the situation. The suspect is still at large, armed, and dangerous. I will provide more information in the morning if this tragedy will impact school and how we will be ready to support students and staff in the coming days Take care, and please join me in keeping the people of Lewiston in your thoughts and prayers. Peter Lancia, Superintendent of Schools
5 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia