Center Stage

WCS Mission Statement:

The Windham Center School is a supportive community dedicated to student achievement, personal growth and empowering students to take ownership of their learning while showcasing their qualities that make them unique.

WCS Vision Statement:

The vision of the Windham Center School is to strive to foster confidence, curiosity, and resilience in our students' educational journey while inspiring lifelong learners guided by our core values of Responsibility, Opportunity, Achievement, and Respect.

Dear WCS Families,

We are officially entering the final trimester of the school year, and it is time to begin scheduling your spring parent-teacher conferences. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher, review their progress, and work together to ensure a successful finish to the school year.

Our 6th grade students will also begin registering for some of their 7th grade classes on March 12th with their homeroom teacher. Please take some time to review the information provided below and discuss course options with your child so they feel prepared and confident when it is time to register.

Over the past week, we have been made aware of several TikTok and social media challenges circulating among students. Some of these challenges involve unsafe behaviors, such as students attempting to build pressure in their heads by squeezing their necks or repeatedly scratching one spot on their skin to see how much pain they can tolerate. These behaviors are dangerous and can lead to serious injury. Our staff has been informed and will be monitoring closely, but we ask that you also speak with your children about the risks associated with these types of challenges. We strongly encourage families to regularly monitor and review students’ phones and devices to help keep them safe online.

We have also seen an increase in students arriving at school with drinks from local establishments such as Dunkin’, Starbucks, and other coffee shops. As a reminder, according to our school handbook, students are not permitted to bring these beverages to school. Students who arrive with them will not be allowed to have them during the school day. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending these drinks with your child, as they may be asked to discard them upon arrival. Students are encouraged to bring water, which is the only beverage allowed in classrooms unless there is a documented medical reason requiring something else. For your reference, the handbook that families reviewed and signed at the beginning of the school year is linked below. Your support in helping us follow these guidelines is greatly appreciated and helps prevent the disappointment students may feel if they have to discard drinks when they arrive at school.

March 10th is a WSD Teacher Workshop Day and Kids Vote! Be sure to stop by Windham High School to vote between 7AM and 8PM to cast your votes. There will be babysitting available during voting from 9AM to 5PM in the library.

On March 11th, the WSD will be hosting a Tutor.com Parent Information Night. It will be at Windham Center School from 6:30-7:30PM in the gymnasium. Please see the informational flyer below.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support and have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Martin

Parent Presentation with Tutor.com: On Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 pm, a Tutor.com representative will join us at Windham Center School for an informational parent night. This event is open to parents of students in grades 4–12 to learn how to use this free tutoring resource. Center School recently won a Pizza Party sponsored by the New Hampshire Department of Education for having the highest percentage of students using on-demand tutoring in the state. Our students also logged the most total tutoring hours in New Hampshire! The Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Education attended the celebration

Grade 5-In the fall, you met with your child’s homeroom teacher. For the spring conferences, we ask that you please sign up with the opposite teacher. Our teachers share information about each content area and will provide you with a full update on your child’s progress. Please note that each family should sign up for only one conference.

Grade 6-You may choose to meet with any one content teacher on your child’s team. Please sign up for only one conference with one content teacher. You may also choose to schedule conferences with any Unified Arts teachers if you would like.

Grade 5 students will be attending a field trip on March 11th and won't be returning to the building in time for their normal lunch in the cafeteria. Students will have lunch in their classrooms when they return.

Nutrition services is offering students the option to purchase a brown bag sandwich lunch that will be delivered to their classroom. The cost would be the same as ordering lunch on a regular school day. Please complete the form below to let us know your student's lunch choice for the March 11th field trip day no later than March 3rd. Thank you.

Gr 5 Field Trip Day Lunch Choice

Book Fair Volunteer Signup Form

Please use the Book Fair Volunteer Signup Form if you can help staff the spring Scholastic Book Fair. We need volunteers March 16-20 to run a register, help students shop, and help with setup/breakdown. Volunteers get a 10% discount and help make our Scholastic Book Fair library fundraiser happen.

Book Fair Shopping Information–Set up an E Wallet Today

Please visit the WCS Book Fair Homepage to set up an E Wallet beginning 2/23. The book fair will run from March 16-20. Students will be able to preview and shop during their library time; during Ready, Set, Go; and during grade 5 recess. Book Fair hours are 7:15 am to 11:00 am, as well as 3pm to 7pm on March 19, the first parent conference night.

Book Club–Historical Fiction

The Jr. Book Beat Club will meet after school on March 4 to discuss two historical fiction titles: The Night War by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. Join using the Book Club registration form.

The club will run from November through March, and we will meet on the following dates:

November 7, November 21, December 5, December 19, January 9, January 23, February 6, February 13, March 6, and March 20.
Our end-of-year celebration and awards will be scheduled and announced later.

5th and 6th grade Chorus sign ups are open!

Click here to sign up for the 5th and 6th grade chorus!

Tutor.com: We are thrilled to continue offering Tutor.com services to grades 4-12! This partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Education and Tutor.com provides unlimited access to the tutoring service – anytime, anywhere, from any internet-connected device. This means your child can get the academic support they need, even from the comfort of home. Our students can access Tutor.com through their Schoology course pages. Please click here for more information.

PowerSchool-Schoology Tech Assistance Form

The following events are not sponsored by the Windham School District.

The first 50 to register will get a free race shirt! See details at registration.