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.

Lancer Leadership Council

lancerleadership@waterfordschools.org 

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 – August 24, 2026

Dear Waterford High School Families,

I hope you all enjoyed a restful summer and made the most of your time off.  As we get ready to begin the 2026-2027 school year, I want you to know that we share in your excitement and anticipation. A new school year brings new opportunities, and we're looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Lancer Nation!  

Ready, Set, Rodeo!

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 26, and we’re kicking off the year with a little extra fun! On Wednesday, students will take part in our Ready, Set, Rodeo! first-day celebration during an extended advisory from 10:15–11:30 AM. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy line dancing, a lasso competition, cowboy boot toss, horseshoes, potato sack and hobby horse races, Cactus Spike Ball, cornhole, photo and bandana stations, snacks at our “Chuck Wagon,” and more!

Students are also encouraged to get into the rodeo spirit and dress for the occasion. We’ll be holding a Best Dressed Contest, with two students earning prizes for showing off their best western-inspired look. So, break out the boots, hats, bandanas, and rodeo gear!

It’s a fun way for our school community to reconnect, welcome new students, and start the year with some Waterford spirit. We can’t wait to see everyone back and ready to saddle up for a great year!

First-Day Reminders

Please click on the following link to view our revised A/B schedule for the first day of school: First Day of School Schedule

Students should report directly to their Block 1A classroom by 7:25 AM. If you are driving, please remember to give yourself plenty of time to park and get into the building on time.

The school day this year will be the same as last year, with students attending school from 7:25 AM until 2:10 PM each day. 

SENIORS

If you have “Senior Late Arrival” in your schedule, you should report to your Block 2A classroom by 8:05 AM on Wednesday, August 26, the first day of school.

Enjoy the rest of your summer break, and make sure to do something great with the time you have left! We’ll see you in school on Wednesday, August 26.

With Lancer Pride,

Kirk Samuelson

WHS Principal

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

Following is the link to our newsletter

whs.waterfordschools.org/athletics/news___information/athletics_newsletter 

For TODAY'S SCHEDULES

ciac.fpsports.org/DashboardSchedule.aspx?QuickFilter=3&Name=Waterford+HS+Practcies%2fGames+All+Levels&CustomFilterID=5162&L=1&SchoolID=166&SportID2=0&TypeID=0&LevelID=0&DateRange=1&DateStart=2024-08-14&DateEnd=2025-06-30&ViewID=2&SportID=All 

                                                                                                                                                                       OR

                                                                 arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=24890 

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VISIT THE SECTION OF OUR SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT WEBPAGE FOR COLLEGE INFORMATION