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 – April 2, 2026

Dear Waterford High School Families,

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

No School, April 3
There will be no school on Friday, April 3 due to the holiday. The WPS District Calendar can be found at: https://www.waterfordschools.org/parents_family/information/school_year_calendar.

Music Department Concert
If you want to see an evening of great musical performances, join us on Wednesday, April 8, at 7:30PM for our music concert.  It will feature performances by the WHS Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Chamber and Concert Choirs, and Chamber and String Orchestras.  It is always a great night, and we hope you can join us for this free concert in the WHS auditorium.

Quarter 3 Ends April 10
The third marking period ends Friday, April 10.  Students should be mindful of teacher deadlines regarding late work throughout the quarter.  As we enter the fourth and final quarter, we want all students to finish the year strongly.  Please reach out to your school counselor or administrator if you need any support.

2026 Yearbook – Purchase Deadline
The deadline to purchase the 2026 Waterford High School Yearbook is April 10, just before Spring Break. Please note that no additional yearbooks will be ordered, so be sure to secure your copy before the deadline. Yearbooks can be purchased online at www.buytheyearbook.com. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Bono at jbono@waterfordschools.org.

Scholarship Applications for Seniors
The WHS 2026 Scholarship Application is now open for senior students to complete.  This scholarship application will make students eligible for over 100 scholarships awarded through the WHS Scholarship Fund.  These scholarships recognize students for academic accomplishments, athletic and extracurricular achievement, leadership, and/or engagement with our greater community, among many other criteria.  Students are eligible for scholarships regardless of what their post-graduation plans are.  Scholarships are available to students entering career and technical schools, the job market, armed services, community or jr. college, and traditional four-year colleges and universities.  ALL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  Students must access the application and submit it from their school google accounts.   Submission deadline is April 19, 2026, at midnight.  

Free Summer Sailing Program
The Niantic Bay Sailing Academy is offering full or partial scholarships for its 4- or 8-week summer sailing program (June 22 – August 14) for students ages 7-17 of all skill levels. Boats are provided, and participants will learn sailing fundamentals, teamwork, and racing skills in a fun and supportive environment. This is a great opportunity for local youth, especially those new to the sport, to experience the camaraderie and lifelong benefits of sailing. For more information or to apply, visit Sailing Scholarship flyer. NBSA Scholarship 2026_FINAL.pdf 

Save the Date – Junior/Senior Prom
Mark your calendars! Prom will take place on Saturday, May 30 at The Woodwinds in Branford, CT. Additional details and ticket information will be shared with students as the event approaches.

Message from Safe Grad
Attention Junior Parents/Guardians: The Class of 2026 Safe Grad will need your help for a few hours on Graduation Night! Please pencil us in your calendar now and stay tuned for more details. 

All Parents Welcome – Parents Advisory Coffee
Our next Parents Advisory Coffee will take place on Wednesday, April 29, from 7:30–8:30 AM 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

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