WMHS Newsletter
October 2026
Wildcat Students of the Month
WMS Wildcat Students of the Month
We had FIVE Wildcat Students of the Month at WMS this month. They are pictured below:
-Chloe Culotta (Grade 5)
-Aura Frias (Grade 7)
-Matthew Pimentel (Grade 8)
-Madeleine Sheriff (Grade 8)
-Amelia Theodore (Grade 7)
Congratulations Wildcats! We are so proud of you!
WHS Wildcat Students of the Month
We had FOUR Wildcat Students of the Month at WHS this month. She is pictured below:
-Jaemasin Jordan (Grade 12)
-Christian LeBlanc (Grade 12)
-Jackson Rock (Grade 12) - Not Pictured
-RoseLee Williams (Grade 11)
Congratulations Wildcats! We are so proud of you!
WMHS School Updates
Term 1 Report Cards
November 3 marks the end of Term 1! Report cards will be available on the Community Portal by Friday, November 6.
Please note that progress reports and report cards are not mailed home at WMHS. If you are having difficulty accessing the Community Portal or need an account, please email Jackie Corey at jcorey@westportschools.org.
Student Support Hours
Staff is available for before or after school for student support and family engagement. HERE are the days and times that staff members at WMHS are available. If you have any specific questions regarding a teacher's schedule, please reach out to them directly.
Student Absences
To ensure we have the most accurate attendance records for your child, please note the following:
1.) If your child is going to be absent for any reason, please contact our attendance clerk at 774-309-3353 or at wmhsattendance@westportschools.org
2.) If your child is going to be absent due to Covid, flu, a fever, etc., please contact the school nurses, Teresa Babb or Suzanne Walinski, at 774-309-3408.
Please make sure all excusal notes are brought in within 48 hours of your child's return to school.
Lost and Found
Please see the items that are currently in the Lost and Found. Anything remaining at the end of November will be donated.
Veterans Day Celebration
On November 9, 2026, Westport Middle School will be hosting our annual Veterans Day Celebration. The event will take place at WMHS and is reserved for students and staff, but you can watch the ceremony live on Westport Community Television from 10:00-10:45 A.M. HERE! This event is shaping up to be one of our largest gatherings of local veterans, and your support is greatly appreciated!
Integrated Monitoring Review at Westport Community Schools
Please see THIS message from Westport's Special Education Department.
School Organization Updates
Music Boosters
Westport Music Boosters is always looking for new voices in our mission to support music across the Westport Community Schools. Join us at our next meeting: Monday, Nov 2 at 6pm in the Media Center.
Can't make the meeting but want to support us? DONATE HERE
Here's what's coming up:
- Preparation for the first musical of the year is well underway! Come watch the High School Drama Club December 4-6 as they present Catch Me If You Can, The Musical. Get your tickets HERE.
- Join our 7th and 8th grade band to honor our Veterans on Nov 11th at the Beechwood Cemetery on Main Rd.
PTO
The Westport Middle-High PTO has been busy this fall planning events for our students and staff. Please consider supporting our fundraisers or volunteering to help at one of our upcoming events.
Important Dates
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - PTO Meeting 6:30 PM @ White’s of Westport Bridge Room
Friday, October 30, 2026 - Halloween Dance - Grades 5-8 6-8 PM
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - PTO Meeting 6:30 PM @ White’s of Westport Bridge Room
Halloween Dance - Friday, October 30, 2026 Grades 5-8
LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS for our Halloween Dance is Thursday, October 29th!
Buy your Tickets ONLINE
Volunteers are still needed for this dance - Please help us make this event a success! Sign up ONLINE
Cookies & More Fall Fundraiser - October 15th 2026 - November 13th 2026
Sell Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies & More and support the Westport Middle-High School PTO and our students.
Profits from this fundraiser will help the PTO fund field trips/buses, dances, assemblies, special events, field day, the 8th-Grade DC Trip, International Exchange Student Trips, teacher grant requests, and so much more.
Register your student to sell at www.shopfund.com/Join-a-Fundraiser and use Group Code: VJ7MA
Here Is How It Works:
Share the catalog link with friends/ family.
Place & Pay for all orders online
Watch for a product pick-up date
Pick up & deliver products to your supporters
Have Out-of-town family & friends?
Simply share the online link online
Supporters order products that will be delivered directly to their door!
(*Perishable items excluded)
8th Grade & International Exchange Students- Earn money for YOUR trip. 35-40% of your sales will be applied as a credit to defray the cost of your trip.
Grades 5-7 Incentives: Top seller will receive $100, 2nd Prize: $50, 3rd Prize: $30
Cookie Pickup Date will be in December and announced soon!
8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip News & Updates
Trip Information and updates can be found on the 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip Page of our website.
Thank you for supporting our Pop For Kids Fundraiser
Our Pop For Kids Fundraiser was a huge success! Thank you for your support! With your help, the PTO can bring back the Best Day Ever Event to our middle school in the spring, and it helps fund field trips, assemblies, and classroom grants throughout the year! Thank you for helping us support our students at Westport Middle School!
Congratulations to our Week of Wow - Drawing Winners:
Eva Jones, 6th Grade - Mini Fridge Stuffed w/cash
Jaxon Cleaves, 5th grade - Mini Fridge Stuffed w/cash
Alexander Pinkham (5th grade) - Mini Fridge Stuffed w/cash
Teela Williams (5th grade) - Mini Fridge Stuffed w/cash
Ava Costa (6th grade) - Beats Solo 4 Headphones
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Visit our Website for the latest PTO Information, meeting schedules, or to make a DONATION.
If you have questions or need to contact us, please email us at whspa02790@gmail.com.
Thank you for your continued support,
Westport Middle-High School PTO
Westport Athletic Boosters
The Athletic Boosters are looking for a new Secretary!
Join us at our next meeting to learn more and support Wildcat Athletics: Tuesday, Nov 10 @ 6pm in the WMHS cafeteria!
Westport Education Foundation
TBD
Athletics and Activities
WMHS Athletics
Boys golf made it to the MIAA South sectional tournament again this year finishing their season with a record of 9-5.
Boys soccer is currently 10-2-3 and ranked 30th in the MIAA power rankings.
Girls soccer is currently 10-2-3 and ranked 38th in the power rankings.
Field hockey is 11-2-2 and ranked 16th.
Volleyball is 10-9 and are ranked 27th.
Tournament brackets come out next week. Stay tuned for schedule updates!
Middle school boys and girls soccer and field hockey wrap up their seasons this week as well as JV and freshman volleyball and JV boys soccer.
Winter sports registration is now open HERE. We are offering boys and girls basketball, cheerleading, co-op wrestling, ice, hockey, and swim and dive. Tryouts start November 30th.
WMS Student Council
Congratulations to Our New Student Council!
Please join us in congratulating the newly elected members of the Westport Middle School Student Council for the 2026–2027 school year!
President: Molly Wilcox
Vice President: Alistair Babbitt
Secretary: Zachary Bernier
8th Grade Representatives: Bingtong Yan, Madison Goldrup, Bailie Boucher, Quibb Huard, Grace Potter, Autymn Pereira
7th Grade Representatives: Sophia Carvalho, Amelia Theodore, Hannah Tavares, Hailey Tavares, Mackenzie Matton
6th Grade Representatives: Jovette Rheaume, Emilea Costa, Morgan Usilton, Amber Sullivan, Roselind Mullin
5th Grade Representatives: Reese Fernandes, Skye Bright, Abigail Dunbar, Zachary Carvalho, Prestyn Moura, Emylii Powell
Our new council will work to plan school events, share student ideas with staff, and help make WMS an even better place to learn. Congratulations, and best of luck this year!
WHS Student Council
On October 23rd, WHS SC sponsored Haunted Hallway. We had over 290 children attend. The students ran various activities, danced, passed out candy and enjoyed their night.
On October 30th, WHS SC is volunteering at the Macomber Trunk or Treat.
Monday, November 9th- Friday November 13th, the WHS SC will be sponsoring a Homecoming Spirit Week.
On Friday, November 13th, WHS SC is sponsoring Homecoming. It will be held at White's from 6-10 PM. Payment ($40 per ticket) and Permission Slips are due to the office by Friday, October 30th.
STEEL
On October 4th, STEEL volunteered at the South Coast Harvest Festival manning the kid's area pumpkin painting.
On October 26th, STEEL volunteered at the Unified Basketball Senior Night game. They were referees, ran the clock and cheered the athletes on.
On October 30th, STEEL is volunteering at the Macomber Trunk or Treat.
STEEL is running a canned food drive for the Westport Food Pantry. The drive runs from October 5th-November 13th. Please drop off items at the WMHS Monday through Friday from 7:00AM-2:30PM.
Homework Club
Homework Club is open to any WMHS student! It runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school from 2:15-3:15 PM. There is no sign-up required.
WMHS Activities
THIS link highlights all of the clubs and activities currently running at WMHS. Meeting dates and times are listed. For more specific information regarding the club or activity, please reach out to the advisor via email!
Community Outreach
Westport Federal Credit Union
Please see information below from Westport Federal Credit Union!
Events
Event Information
Our Halloween-themed MS dance will take place on October 30 at 6 PM. Students should enter through the Gym/Auditorium doors no earlier than 5:50 PM. The dance ends promptly at 8 PM. Pickup will also take place outside the Gym/Auditorium.
Event Information
There is no school today for students due to elections. Staff training will take place.
Event Information
Picture retakes will take place for any student or staf member who missed pictures earlier in the year or would like to redo them.
Event Information
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place at WMS from 6-8 PM. These will be by appointment only. Teachers will be reaching out for families to make an appointment.
We kindly ask this is a parent/guardian event only.
Event Information
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place at WHS from 6-8 PM. These will be by appointment only. Teachers will be reaching out for families to make an appointment.
We kindly ask this is a parent/guardian event only.
Event Information
There is no school on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Event Information
This year's Homecoming will take place at White's of Westport on Friday, November 13. Students will arrive for 6 PM; the dance will conclude at 10 PM.
Event Information
School Council will take place from 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM in the Principal's Office. If you would like to attend virtually, please email lcharette@westportschools.org, and a link will be sent.
Event Information
Wednesday, November 25 - Early Release at 11 AM Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 - No School...Happy Thanksgiving!!!