WMHS Newsletter

Email: lcharette@westportschools.org
Website: www.westportschools.org
Location: 400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
Phone: 774-309-3022
Twitter: @lcharetteWMS

Greetings Students, Families, and Staff,

I hope this message finds you well and that you are having a wonderful and rejuvenating summer break. As your principal, I am absolutely thrilled to welcome you back to Westport Middle High School for the 2026-2027 school year. I can hardly contain my excitement for what awaits us!

Whether you’re spending your summer relaxing at the beach, exploring new places, catching up on reading, or simply enjoying quality time with loved ones, I trust you'll return refreshed and ready to dive into another year of growth and discovery.

As we prepare to open our doors once again, I want to share with you the vision that will guide us throughout this school year: Student Engagement and Student-Led Learning. This focus represents a fundamental shift in how we approach education at Westport. We believe that when students take ownership of their learning—when they ask the questions, pursue their passions, and lead their own educational journeys—extraordinary things happen.

This year, we're committed to creating an environment where:

• Student Voice Matters: Your ideas, questions, and perspectives will shape our classroom experiences and school initiatives.
• Active Learning Thrives: Rather than passive recipients of information, you'll be investigators, creators, and problem-solvers engaged in meaningful work.
• Leadership Opportunities Abound: Whether through student-led projects, peer teaching, or collaborative decision-making, you'll have countless chances to lead and inspire one another.
• Community Strengthens: Through student-driven clubs, events, and initiatives, we'll build a school culture where everyone feels valued and invested.

I want to emphasize that each of you—students, families, and staff—is essential to our success. Together, we'll create a vibrant, inclusive community where engagement flourishes and every learner thrives.

As we begin this exciting chapter, I encourage you to embrace curiosity, support one another, and step boldly into leadership. The possibilities before us are limitless.

I cannot wait to see the incredible things you'll accomplish this year. Let's make 2026-2027 a year to remember!

Go Wildcats!

Warmest regards,

Laura Charette

Email: spersico@westportschools.org
Website: www.westportschools.org
Location: 400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
Phone: 508-636-1050

Email: jjette@westportschools.org
Website: www.westportschools.org
Location: 400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
Phone: 508-636-1050

Email: smorris@westportschools.org
Website: www.westportschools.org
Location: 400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
Phone: 508-636-1050
Twitter: @sa11morris

Email: adamwingo@westportschools.org
Website: www.westportschools.org
Location: 400 Old County Road, Westport, MA, USA
Phone: 508-636-1050

Hello Westport community! My name is Adam Wingo, and I am delighted to connect with you as your Career Pathways Coordinator.

I am thrilled to continue this new chapter of my educational career. I bring 21 years of experience in education to this role, with a deep background in vocational teaching and helping students develop practical, real-world skills. I am very excited to utilize my experience in expanding and running Career Pathways here in Westport to help students bridge the gap between school and meaningful, long-term career opportunities.

When I am not working on school programs, my life revolves around my family and our shared love for adventure. We enjoy spending time camping. In fact, this past summer, we took the ultimate American road trip! We spent the most of the summer traveling cross-country, exploring National Parks, and driving historic Route 66. When we're not camping, we enjoy working on and taking family drives in our antique 1939 Buick.

I look forward to collaborating with Westport families, students, and local businesses!

August 31, 2026 at 5 PM - Grade 5/New Student Welcome Back Social

September 7, 2026 - NO SCHOOL

September 9, 2026 at 6 PM - Westport Middle School Open House

September 10, 2026 at 6 PM - Westport High School Open House

September 16, 2026 - WMHS Picture Day

This early evening event will be for Grade 5 students or any new school enrollments. Students and families will be given their schedule and will be able to find their classrooms and meet some teachers! If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to building administration. Start time is 5 PM.

During the first few days of school, students will receive a Chromebook and/or charger. Fifth graders will receive new devices while students in Grades 6-12 will receive the device they turned in during the spring. If a student did not turn in a charger during the spring, they will not receive a new charger.

The following are the expectations for Chromebook usage at Westport Middle High School:

1.) Students are to bring their Chromebook and charger to school each day. Devices should come to school each morning with a fully charged device.

2.) Devices are NOT personal property. They are not to be decorated with stickers, markers, etc.

3.) Students and families are responsible for any and all damage done to Chromebooks including missing keys, cracked screens, and broken devices. Prices are listed in the Student Handbooks which can be found online at www.westportschools.org.

4.) Students are responsible for following the district's Acceptable Use Policy at all times.

Any questions or concerns should be emailed to building administration.

Students will be entitled to one free breakfast and one free lunch for this school year.

Students owing money will not be able to purchase additional items.

If your child has any allergies to foods or needs accommodations, please provide a doctors note to the school nurse.

You can now pay for items such as transportation fees, athletic fees, student activity fees, pre-school tuition, Out of School Time tuition, and more through MySchoolBucks!

To set up an account, go to www.myschoolbucks.com.

To sign in and access registration forms, go to www.myschoolbucks.com and click on "School Forms."

Christina Borges - Grade 8, 9, and 10 Guidance Counselor (cborges@westportschools.org)

Leslie Ruel - Grade 11 and 12 Guidance Counselor (lruel@westportschools.org)

Jennifer Borelli - Grade 5, 6, 7, and 8 School Adjustment Counselor (jborelli@westportschools.org)

Shawn Thomas - Grade 5, 6, 7, and 8 School Adjustment Counselor (sthomas@westportschools.org)

Mary-Jo Medeiros - Grade 9, 10, 11, and 12 School Adjustment Counselor (mmedeiros@westportschools.org)

Jackie Corey - Guidance Clerk (jcorey@westportschools.org)

Student schedules were posted on the Community Portal. If you have any questions regarding your student(s)' schedule(s), please reach out to their respective school counselor.

PAPER COPIES OF PROGRESS REPORTS AND REPORT CARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED HOME.

If you need Community Portal access, please email jcorey@westportschools.org.

Bus riders will be dropped off and picked up at the Main entrance of WMHS. Van riders will be dropped off and picked up at the Auditorium/Gymnasium entrance.

Please review the following document for information regarding student parking. All student drivers must have a parking pass.

Free breakfast is available each morning starting at 7 AM. Students in Grades 5-12 who choose to eat breakfast will have a designated space in the Cafeteria to do so.

As a reminder, the Westport Public Library is not a drop off or pick up space for students. Do not drop off your student in that parking lot in the morning or have them meet you there in the afternoon.

School Council is a group of stakeholders comprised of the building principal, teachers, school staff, parents, guardians, community members and/or students who work together to discuss and address school issues. The first WMHS School Council meeting will be held on Thursday, October 15 at 2:30 PM in the Principal's Office. For attendees who prefer to attend virtually, a link can be shared closer to the first meeting date.

If you have any questions regarding School Council, please reach out to Laura Charette at lcharette@westportschools.org or at 774-309-3455.

WHS will again be offering the PSAT on Tuesday, October 27 free of charge to any interested sophomore or junior. An opt-in form will be sent home on September 5 and due back on September 15 for any student who would like to participate!

Get to know Westport's SEPAC!

Please see the attachment from Westport Federal Credit Union! It is our goal this year, in partnership with WFCU, to equip all students with financial literacy tools!