WHS Daily Announcements
10-10-2024
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Check the board in the library and outside of the guidance suite for postings of jobs and other information.
The library will BE OPEN TILL 3:45 for after school hours today.
ATTENDANCE REQUEST
*Parents: Please use your PowerSchool Parent Portal to report your students attendance.
In order to make the dismissal process smooth and without delays we ask that you
report their attendence needs at the beginning of the day.
-Thank You -
WHS Health Room Hours
(during school year)
7:20am - 2:20pm
To reach the health room please call the Main Office at 860-437-6956
Nurse's Fax Number 860-437-6970
WHS Principal Weekly Updates
WHS Updates (10-04-24)
Dear Waterford High School Families,
I hope this email finds you well. Here are some reminders and updates about what is scheduled for the next few weeks:
Powder Puff Football at Homecoming: Get ready for an exciting twist at this year’s Homecoming football game! Tonight we’ll be hosting our Powder Puff Football Game during halftime of the Lancers’ Homecoming football game. It’s going to be a fun-filled night of friendly competition and school spirit, so make sure you stick around during halftime to cheer on our teams!
Homecoming Dance: Our “Under the Sea” Homecoming Dance will be held tomorrow on Saturday, October 5th in the Lancer Gym from 7:00-10:00pm. Tickets are $15.00 and will be sold the week before online or during all three lunch waves. Tickets will also be sold at the door for a cost of $25.00 (cash or checks only).
WPS Device Protection Program: Last call to purchase WPS device protection by Friday, October 18th. This will not be offered again this school year. CUT OFF DATE FOR DPP (2).pdf The device protection can be purchased using your MySchoolBucks account. For more information, please view the Open Enrollment for Device Protection flyer. To view pertinent information on the One-to-One Device Program, please click on the One-to-One Device Program Information Flyer
Class of 2027 Fundraiser: The WHS Class of 2027 is selling Lancer Nation flags and garden signs. All orders will need to be placed online by clicking on this link. The website will remain open the month of October. Delivery expected by December 1st. You will have an option to choose free delivery to the school or ship to you for an extra charge (flat rate $11.50 per order). Please contact Erica Baumgartner at ebaumgartner@waterfordschools.org with any questions or see this flyer.
Safe Futures Safe Walk 2024: In support of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Safe Futures will host a Safe Walk on Sunday, October 6 at 9:00am at the Waterford Duck Pond Park. Student, family, and community participation is encouraged to help support this wonderful organization. Please see the flyer for more information on this event: New Safe Walk Flyer - Updated v4 9.11.24.pdf
Message from Safe Grad: The Comedy for a Cause Show for WHS Safe Grad Party will be on Wednesday, October 9th at My Little Ladies Farm in Quaker Hill. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show will start at 7:00pm. Tickets will be $35.00 and can be purchased online at this link or in person at GG at Home https://ggathome.com/
College & Career Fair: On Wednesday, October 9th, juniors and seniors will have an opportunity to visit with college and career representatives from 12:45-2:10pm in the Field House.
Music Department Concert: If you want to see an evening of great musical performances, join us on Wednesday, October 16th, at 7:30 pm for our first concert of the year. It will feature performances by the WHS Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Choir, and Chamber Orchestra. It is always a great night, and we hope you can join us for this free concert in the WHS Auditorium.
All Parents Welcome: Our next Parents Advisory Coffee meeting of the school year is on Wednesday, October 30th, from 7:30-8:30 am in the Library Reading Room. Please join the WHS administrative team for an hour’s conversation and coffee. We will share some information about the school year and some of our upcoming events, and as always, we will set aside some time for any questions you may have. All are welcome and we hope to see you there!
With Lancer Pride,
Kirk Samuelson
WHS Principal
Quote Of The Day
EVENTS
If you have lost something, please stop by the main office and describe the item in detail.
Any items not claimed will be discarded or donated at the end of the school year.
WHS Senior/ Parents INFO
Class of 2024 Senior Advisors
WHS Seniors and Senior Parents:
Please review the Senior Late Arrival / Early Dismissal Guidance and Expectations in detail to fully understand this privilege.
If your child meets these criteria and you wish to give them permission to arrive late or leave early, click this link to complete the permission form.
Class Trip to Brownstone Sports Adventure Park - Please complete the Google Form permission slip and waiver
Waterford High School
Student Parking Permit Form
WHS SAFE GRAD ORGANIZATION
“Waterford High School Safe Grad Organization (WHSSGO) is a parent run organization and is not sponsored by Waterford High School”
Safe Grad Night permission slip
Current and past WHSSGO Fundraisers
SPORTS CALENDAR
Following is the link to our newsletter
College/Career Info
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VISIT THE SECTION OF OUR SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT WEBPAGE FOR COLLEGE INFORMATION
FYI
Check out the WPS School Dining and Nutrition Services Newsletter for information on school meals as well as wellness tips. Click on the link below.
