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. 

There are late busses for those that need to stay after with a teacher or for sports practices.

                                                     The late bus leaves the school at 3:45 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

ATTENDANCE REQUEST

Parents: Please use your PowerSchool Parent Portal to report your students attendance.

Please use these step-by-step instructions to help you navigate this new system.

 Or email whsattendance@waterfordschools.org 

Attendance Procedures:  As we continue to prioritize academic success and a focused learning environment, we want to remind families of the importance of consistent, 

on-time attendance and clarify our expectations around Tardies and Dismissals and Reporting Student Absences.

-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  860-447-7928

mstrickland@waterfordschools.org

Subject:  WHS Updates – May 1, 2026

Dear Waterford High School Families,

Below are a few important updates and upcoming events to share with you:

Educator Appreciation Week, May 4–8

Next week, we celebrate all the incredible individuals who make Waterford High School such a special place. At Lancer Nation, we believe it takes a team—from teachers and administrators to school counselors and related services staff, paraprofessionals, substitutes, custodians, security, kitchen staff, administrative assistants, our school nurses, and so many more. Every person who works in our school plays a vital role in shaping the student experience, fostering a positive environment, and helping our community thrive. While there are specific days throughout the year to recognize many of these roles, next week we celebrate everyone who dedicates their time, energy, and heart to WHS. Please take a moment to say thank you to those who’ve made a difference in your journey!

Waterford High School’s Roundtable Theatre Presents

The Tony Award-winning Musical Dear Evan Hansen, book by Steven Levenson, music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Performances will be held in the WHS Auditorium on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens, available through GoFan (traditional seating). Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of a seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen, who has felt invisible his entire life, and the consequences he faces after a tragedy thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy. This acclaimed Broadway musical won six 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and explores themes of suicide, depression, and social media harassment; parental guidance is suggested. For questions, contact director Patrick Barry at pbarry@waterfordschools.org.

AP Testing

AP testing will take place from Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 15. You can view the full exam schedule here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I7IT78Et60juDMWWD_YJvY0ZhaAguWDYUIDpaD6Bwv4/edit?usp=sharing. Students registered for an AP exam will receive an email from Mrs. Saad with detailed information about their exam administration.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Saad at hsaad@waterfordschools.org.

Prom Information

The WHS Junior/Senior Prom will take place on Saturday, May 30 from 6:00-10:00 PM at The Woodwinds in Branford, CT.  Online ticket sales are available now through May 18.  In person tickets can be purchased starting May 4 through May 15.  Tickets are $60 per person. Dinner will be served.  If a student is bringing a non-WHS student, a parent/guardian will need out the Non-WHS Student Guest Form. 

Graduation Date Set

It’s official – at last week’s Board of Education meeting, the BOE officially set Thursday, June 18, as the last day of classes and the Graduation date for the WHS Class of 2026.

Class of 2026 – Senior Yard Signs

The WHS FBLA and Lancer Leadership Council are now selling Senior Yard Signs to help celebrate this year’s graduating seniors. Signs may be personalized with your student’s name or may simply read “Graduate.” Orders can be placed online using this link. Payment may be submitted through this link by credit card, or by cash/check dropped off or mailed to school (checks should be made payable to WHS-SAF). Please feel free to share this information with family and friends who may be interested in purchasing a sign for their favorite senior!

Class of 2026 – Important Information & Dates

A special congratulations to the WHS Class of 2026! As your time at WHS comes to a close, we want to keep you and your families informed about upcoming events, deadlines, and important resources.  We have created a “living” document that will be updated throughout the rest of the school year with the latest senior news and information. Please check back periodically to stay up to date on all the happenings and opportunities for the Class of 2026.  You can access the document here: Class of 2026 EOY Document.

Message from Safe Grad

• Silent Auction Alert: Bid on 2 tickets to Matt Rife on September 5 and dinner for two at TAO in our final fundraiser of the year. Bidding runs from May 1 at 3PM to May 3 at 8 PM. Details and bidding can be found HERE.

• Senior Parents: An important email regarding the Safe Grad event went out last week. If you have not received our email and have checked your spam folder, please message us at WHSSGO@gmail.com. EVERY parent of a student in the Class of 2026 needs to complete a response form that was issued in that email, REGARDLESS of attending or not attending the Safe Grad event.

• Junior Parents: We are looking for help on June 18 from approximately 6:00-9:30 PM. Please sign up HERE ASAP. While the senior parents are attending graduation, we rely heavily on the support of the next class to ensure we are ready for our Safe Grad kick off! It also gives you a great chance to see what's ahead for you next year!!!

• Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 19 @ 6:00 PM in the WHS Library

All Parents Welcome – Parents Advisory Coffee

Our last Parents Advisory Coffee of the schoolyear will take place on Wednesday, June 3, from 7:30–8:30AM in the Library Reading Room. Please join the WHS administrative team for coffee and conversation.

With Lancer Pride,

Kirk Samuelson
Principal, Waterford High School

Class of 2026 Senior Advisors

Jackie Bono jbono@waterfordschools.org 

Kyle Florio kflorio@waterfordschools.org

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.

Waterford High School 

Student Parking Permit Form 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z3PkcmHBAycd9YPsIvvU-aP9emMbR42ulbHImFILnh4/edit?usp=shari

WHS Update 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS

 The Lancelot 

WHS SAFE GRAD ORGANIZATION

“Waterford High School Safe Grad Organization (WHSSGO) is a parent run organization and is not sponsored by Waterford High School” 

Following is the link to our newsletter

whs.waterfordschools.org/athletics/news___information/athletics_newsletter 

For TODAY'S SCHEDULES

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                                                                                                                                                                       OR

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