WHS Parent Newsletter

Happy Friday!

Today marks the end of the first quarter of the year. As such, we are looking forward to the Parent/ Teacher Conferences, which will be held on Wednesday, November 5th from 2:30-5:30PM and Thursday, November 6th from 2:30-6:30PM. Sign-ups are now open and will close on November 2nd at 11:30PM. This year we a using a program accessible through PowerHub right within your student’s PowerSchool account. Here is a link to the directions for the program.

Due to the weather, Trebuchet Day was postponed to Monday, November 3, which will be a JAG Day. Additionally, as a reminder there is no school on Tuesday, November 4th as staff will be engaging in professional development.

Happy Halloween! I hope you all have a great weekend and don't forget to set your clocks back!

In this edition (*new information is bolded)

• Shout Outs
• JagJunction Online Store
• Senior Information: Cap & Gown Orders
• Community Service Opportunities: End of Quarter Reminder
• Technology: School Messenger Text Opt-In; MyPowerHub Notifications; Parent Portal Information (PowerSchool and Schoology)
• General School: Free and Reduced Meal Options; Student Arrival and Dismissal procedures; Reporting Absences/Tardies/Dismissals; Bus Tracking App
• School Counseling Information: Standardized Testing Overview; Therapy Dogs; Senior College Checklist; Upcoming College Visits; Rivier On-the-Spot Decision Day; MCC HVAC courses; St. Paul's Advanced Studies Program
• Athletics: Fall Sports; October Weight Room Schedule
• Free Tutoring Resource
• Volunteer Information
• We're Hiring!
• WHS Events: Styles & SMILES Candy Donations; Lunch Group
• Outside Events: Windham Helping Hands; Join the PTA; WMAA Fundraisers; Windham Basketball; Turkey Trot

• Nov. 3: Postponed Trebuchet Day- JAG Day schedule
• Nov. 4: No School- Teacher Workshop
• Nov. 5&6: Parent/Teacher Conferences

Daily bell schedule for WHS

WHS November Calendar

Link to 2025-2026 District Calendar

• A huge thank you to Mike Cirelli. for capturing such a great photo for Red Ribbon Week! We appreciate your time, talent, and teamwork!
• Thank you to Student Council and all of the chaperones, especially Lindsay Ross, who made the Homecoming dance a tremendous success.
• Shout out to our fall athletes whose seasons are coming to their conclusion:
• The Golf team finished 6th in Division 1 at the State tournament. Thomas Manning finished 6th in the Boys’ competition, which qualified him for the New England High School tournament, where he placed 16th overall.
• In Cross Country, the girls finished 7th place at the D1 State meet, with two top-25 finishers: Hazel Perks and Ally Hartmann. The boys’ team placed 11th, with their top finisher, Blake Hollingshead, placing 31st. The girls qualified for the Meet of Champions, which will be held on November 1st at Alvirne High School.
• The Field Hockey and Girls’ Soccer teams each qualified for the State tournament and had strong showing in their first round games.
• Girls’ Volleyball defeated Bedford in the first round of NHIAA tournament play and advanced to the Quarterfinals.
• Boys’ Soccer qualified for the NHIAA tournament. They defeated Nashua North in the first round of play-offs and advanced to the Quarterfinals on Saturday, November 1st at WHS.
• And, football and cheerleading will participate in their final regular season game on Saturday, November 1st at WHS. The game is also the Senior recognition for both teams.

We are excited to announce that WHS's JagJunction has now opened an online store.

ORDERS WILL BE DELIVERED TO JAG JUNCTION STORE

TO PLACE AN ORDER GO TO:

https://brineteamsales.chipply.com/WINDHAMHS/

We have moved the ordering for cap and gowns online this year. There is no cost for the cap and gown, but we want to make sure we get you the accurate size, so please visit the site to fill out your information. Orders should be completed by Winter break to ensure a timely delivery. Gowns will be handed out the week prior to graduation at senior check out day. If you have any questions about this process, please see Janessa Murphy in school counseling.

Hi Everyone,

As we wrap up the first quarter, this is a great time to check your community service accounts in x2VOL to make sure all of your submitted opportunities have been verified.

If any opportunities remain unverified, please reach out to your verifier to confirm they are still willing to verify your hours. Also, double-check that the verifier’s email address is entered and spelled correctly — this is the most common reason for delays.

Please note that after 30 days of being unverified, opportunities may be denied, so take a few minutes to review your submissions and help move the process along.

If you need any help with your community service hours or x2VOL, you are always welcome to stop by the School to Career Office (C238) for assistance.

If you are still looking for community service opportunities, please check our digital bulletin board at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14eAVVXGOsWA6e_dWhcZAbWZ2mrx1y1JO

Thank you for your attention to this and for all the great service you’re doing in our community!
Best,
Kimber Leuteritz
School to Career Coordinator
Windham High School

WHS students have access to a wide variety of community service opportunities in our community. These experiences help students give back, explore interests, and build skills that will benefit them beyond high school.

Opportunities are updated regularly and can be found here:
👉Current WHS Community Service Opportunities Folder

Please remind your student that volunteer hours should be logged in x2VOL through Clever within 30 days of completion.An accurate email address is required for hour verification. Hours are verified & approved before they can count toward graduation requirements.

Encourage your student to get involved—volunteering is a wonderful way to grow, connect, and contribute!

Any questions or want some assistance, please email us!

Kimber Leuteritz & Laura Boyd
School to Career Office

Instructions for how to opt-in for text messages

Instructions for adjusting parent notifications in MyPowerHub are available here.

We are proud to introduce a new parent platform, MyPowerHub. This platform enables our district to utilize a centralized platform from PowerSchool, consolidating the flow of information from schools to parents and guardians. In MyPowerHub, parents/guardians can:

1. See their child’s progress in one place

2. See school, classroom, club, and district communications in one place

3. Get direct messages from teachers and staff

4. Submit forms

5. View fees

6. Sign up for parent/teacher conferences

7. View transportation information

If you have not logged into the platform yet, please follow the instructions below to log in:

• Desktop view - Login and Overview
• Mobile App - Login and Overview
• View Bus Routes Instructions
• Complete Registration Forms Instructions

PowerSchool Parent Portal

• Used to view your student's
• Report cards
• Course and assignment grades
• Lunch balances and other school fees
• Attendance
• Schedules
• Need to Sign in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal for the first time? Follow these instructions to activate your account. Please complete this process on a laptop or desktop for the best results! If you encounter any difficulties, please complete the Parent PowerSchool Account Support form.
• App vs. Website: Here is a helpful guide comparing when to use the PowerSchool app versus when to use the website.
• Questions?
• If you need assistance in viewing a student’s information, please contact PowerSchool@windhamsd.org and include your student’s name and grade level.
• If you need assistance signing into your PowerSchool parent portal, please contact PowerSchool@windhamsd.org.

Schoology Parent Portal

• Used to view your student's
• Courses
• Upcoming, current, and overdue assignments
• Daily/weekly student agendas
• Set up weekly notifications within the platform
• In order to gain access, all parents (K-12) will need to log in and use the password Changeme1 the first time they access their Schoology Parent account this year. Please make sure to follow the instructions on how to reset your password after logging in.You will need to use the same email from your PowerSchool Parent Portal Login. Please read through the instructions carefully in order to successfully activate your account. The login link is provided within the instructions. We recommend you complete the reactivation/set-up on a laptop/desktop for the best user experience.
• Questions?
• If you need assistance in signing into your Schoology, please contact PowerSchool@windhamsd.org.
• If you need assistance in viewing a student’s information, please contact PowerSchool@windhamsd.org and include your student’s name and grade level.
• If you have questions about the classroom page content, please contact your student's teacher directly.

We understand that some families may be affected by the upcoming changes to assistance programs beginning November 1, 2025. In the event of a prolonged shutdown, November’s SNAP food benefits may not be issued until federal funding is restored. Families participating in the SNAP program are considered Directly Certified and are unaffected by the shutdown through NSLP. Federal workers who are not being paid or have been laid off and need assistance should complete an application.

We want to remind families that applications for free or reduced price meals are available for any family who wishes to apply. Applications are sent to each household at the beginning of the school year and are available throughout the year at each school cafeteria, at the SAU office, and online.

The first bell rings at 7:47 a.m., and students are considered tardy after 7:52 a.m. Students are dismissed at 2:17 p.m. All parent pick-up should take place behind the school building. Please do not pick up in front of the building or in the Visitor Parking lot at the front of the school. This causes safety issues in an area where students are walking and buses are operating.

We will continue to utilize PickUp Patrol as the preferred method for reporting student tardies, absences, and early dismissals.

Changes can be entered into the system from a smartphone or computer days, weeks, or months in advance, and at any time up until 1:20pm on the day of the change. After 1:50 pm, changes will not be accepted except in the case of an emergency. Such changes can be made via phone directly to the main office. The end of the school day is a busy time, so to ensure the safety of all students, please plan accordingly and limit these exceptions to emergencies only.

Alternatively, you may use the attendance email, whsattendance@windhamsd.org, or call the main WHS line at (603) 845-1558, Option 1.

If you need any assistance with PickUp Patrol, please reach out to Mr. Keshigian (mkeshigian@windhamsd.org).

As you plan ahead for standardized testing, here is some important information about the PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, and ACT.

Every student’s goals and timelines look a little different, so use this resource to help determine the testing schedule that’s right for your family.

The Standardized Test Information Document breaks down each of the three major standardized tests, compares the SAT and ACT, outlines a sample testing timeline, and offers test prep recommendations.

As a district we will be having therapy dogs visiting the schools. At WHS these dogs visit advisories, as well as classrooms that sign-up for a visit. If you would like to opt your child out, please contact our guidance department (kkennedy@windhamsd.org). Thank you!

College Application Checklist

Visits will be hosted in the School Counseling office. Please be sure to register in Naviance.

This event will be held on-site on 11/14, but appointments should be made ahead of time using this form.

Please see below for more information

Nov. 5th at 8:45 am

Windham offers ten fall sports:

• Bass fishing
• Cheer
• Boys' and Girls' Cross-Country
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Golf
• Boys' and Girls' Soccer
• Girls' Volleyball

All athletic schedules can be found on the Windham BigTeams website. Coaches communicate using Sportsyou.com

Any questions can be directed to:

• Jon Hall – Athletic Director, email: jhall@windhamsd.org, phone: 603-845-1558 x 5804
• Donna DiZazzo – Athletics Admin Asst., email: jhilton@windhamsd.org, phone: 603-845-1558 x 5803

The WHS Weight Room is staffed for student use on the following dates:

Our volunteers are a critical component of our school district's success, and we appreciate and thank them for their time and commitment! Beginning in late August, returning designated volunteers will receive notifications from the online training system. If you are interested in volunteering or are new to our district, please follow the process outlined on our website. If you have any questions about this process, please email hr@windhamsd.org.

The following events are sponsored by organizations outside our school community

Location: 64 London Bridge Road, Windham, NH 03087, USA
Phone: 603-845-1558

Email: smckenna@windhamsd.org
Website: https://whs.windhamsd.org/
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