WHS Parent Newsletter

Happy Friday!

This past week WHS was pleased to host two annual events that serve as reminders of what makes our school community so special. Our students demonstrated not only their talents, but also their compassion and commitment to making a difference. The annual Styles & SMILES fashion show was an incredible success, raising funds for Dana Farber Cancer Institute, as well as Windham Helping Hands. The show brought members of the school, district, and community together.

We also had the opportunity to recognize a special group of students through our annual Renaissance awards celebration—students who consistently contribute to making our high school a positive place for all. Through their kindness, enthusiasm, leadership, and daily actions these students set the tone for our school culture and remind us of the tremendous impact individuals can have.

Have a great weekend!

WSD Summer Camps: Registration for the Windham School District summer camps is now open! Visit the website today for more information. These camp programs will be available for all students for five weeks this summer. Students can try something new, plan with a friend, make new friends, and enjoy their summer adventures at any of our camps. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Tenhagen at WSD_SummerCamps@windhamsd.org.

In this edition (*new information is bolded)

• Shout Outs
• Communications Survey- Due 4/24
• Juniors: Naturalization Exam
• Tech Tips: MyPowerHub Video; Mobile Update
• Yearbooks
• Senior Information: Scholarship Deadlines
• School Counseling Information: Accessing PSAT Data; Early College & Career Planning Info; Upcoming SAT opportunities; Class of 2026 Scholarships; Therapy Dogs
• ELOs: Class of 2027 Apprenticeships; Marine Industry
• Community Service Opportunities
• Athletics: Weight Room hours
• 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
• Free Tutoring Resources- Digital SAT® test prep; Tutor.com; SAT and CTE offerings
• Volunteer Information
• We're Hiring!
• WHS Events: Social Justice Clothing Swap; Lunch Group
• Outside Events: FIRST Robotics Fundraisers; Moms Alliance Flower; Girl Scout Princess Party; Windham Wolverines; Healthy Kids Running Series; Wonderland Park Clean Up; Girls' JAG Camp; Art to Remember; Project Joy; Greet Windham Senior Tributes; Windham Rec Soccer; Patriotic Duck Races; Bring Back the Trades Expo; WBSL; Windham Youth Lacrosse; FLOW Events; F2FC 5K; Join the PTA

Important Dates

• April 23: Gr. 11 Civics Exam
• April 27-May 1: Spring Vacation

Daily bell schedule for WHS

WHS April Calendar

Link to 2025-2026 District Calendar

• Congratulations to all of the students who received the Renaissance Award on Thursday. These 66 students were nominated by WHS staff for their positive energy, effort, and contributions to the WHS community.

• Shout out to the SMILES committee for planning and hosting the annual Styles & SMILES event on Tuesday evening. The event raises money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Windham Helping Hands.

• Great job to all of the students in Baking 1 who participated in Cupcake Wars this week. All of the entries were delicious and the displays were real show-stoppers!

The Windham School District is committed to continuing to provide clear, timely, and meaningful communication with our families and community. As part of our District Improvement Plan (DIP), we’re reviewing the methods we use to share information and how well they meet your needs.

By completing this short communication survey, you’re helping us better understand:

• how you prefer to receive information

• which types of updates and content are most helpful to you

• potential areas for growth

The feedback we receive will directly inform the ways the Windham School District continues with future communication across the district.

Please submit your response by Friday, April 24, at 5:00 PM.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to help us grow and improve together!

Parent Communication Survey Link

All juniors will take the U.S. Naturalization Exam on Thursday, April 23, in the gymnasium. A smaller setting will be available as needed for those who require it. This assessment is a state graduation requirement; therefore, attendance and preparation are essential. Beginning this year, the state requires students to complete the exam using the State Assessment System Platform.

Testing Schedule:

• Last Name A-O: 7:52–9:14 AM

• Last Name P-Z : 9:33–10:59 AM

• CTE students will join the 9:30 session

Prior to the exam, students should complete a brief technology check to ensure their computers are functioning properly.

Important Reminders:

• Bring your school issued computer

• Make sure your device is fully charged

• Restart your computer prior to arrival

• Ensure your device is in good working order

Exam Resources:

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version)

• USCIS 2025 Civics Test Study Guide

• Test Yourself

If you have any questions or concerns, please schedule a time to meet with Mr. Cooper, Director of Social Studies and World Languages.

Best,

Nathan A. Cooper
Director of Social Studies & World Languages
(603) 845-1550 ext. 5826
ncooper@windhamsd.org

To help our parents and guardians feel more comfortable navigating the various PowerSchool products the district uses, the tech department will regularly share support and learning tools in the newsletters. We hope these tech tips, which will include a variety of videos, PDF instructions, deep dives, and quick tips, will help our community become more comfortable using our primary resources: MyPowerHub (The Hub), the PowerSchool Parent Portal, and the PowerSchool Mobile App. Additionally, these resources will be added to our website's Parent Technology Resource Center so you can revisit them at any time.

We are starting with a video overview of MyPowerHub. Click here to launch the video.

This overview highlights the version you access via a web browser. Just as a reminder, our Hub login URL is: https://windhamsd.guardian.powerschool.com/

A new update to the mobile app

Yearbooks are selling fast and copies are limited! Order yours today before we run out! Head to Jostens.com to secure yours today!

Use these instruction to make a College Board account to access your PSAT 9, PSAT 10 or SAT scores

Thank you to those who attended our early college planning night. Please see the attached ppt and guide for more information if you were not able to make it.

• Early College and Career Planning Presentation
• Early College Planning Guide

Hello Juniors,

If you plan to sign up for the Saturday, May 2nd SAT, be sure to log onto your College Board account to register by April 17th. Cost is $68.

If you plan to sign up for the Saturday, June 6th SAT, be sure to log onto your College Board account to register by May 2nd. Cost is $68.

Most local testing locations fill up quickly.

We will also be doing the SAT here on November 7th, 2026 instead of an October date. College Board has said you can sign up for this date as early as May on their website. We are able to reserve 40% of our seats for our own students this year, so please sign up early for this date, if you would like to take it with us!

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!

We are looking for students who may have interest in doing a trades apprenticeship as part of their senior year schedule for next fall.

If you are interested in the trades in any way, please fill out this quick form and we will be in touch.

Students or anyone who may be interested in the marine industry, the trades, or engineering and design - Are you working with students who are not sure what they want to do but enjoy boating, like to work with their hands, and would thrive in a small learning community? If so, The Landing School might be the perfect fit.

The marine industry needs skilled tradespeople. Students of all ages at The Landing School are career-ready in just 9 months. Financial aid, including veteran’s benefits, are available to those who qualify.

Contact:
Steve Parello
Admissions
The Landing School of Boatbuilding & Design
286 River Rd
Arundel ME 04046
207-810-2288
www.landingschool.edu
sparello@landingschool.edu

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

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

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).

Through NHED's partnership with Tutor.com, all New Hampshire high schoolers can access no-cost Digital SAT® test prep—anytime, anywhere!

Support options include:

?? Digital SAT Essentials - Full self-paced SAT prep course from The Princeton Review
?? Live, 24/7 tutoring for SAT-prep sessions tailored to students' individual needs
?? Drop-off writing review for expert feedback on SAT practice essays

Plus, students can familiarize themselves with the Desmos® graphing calculator in our online classroom—the same calculator used in the real Digital SAT exam.

To get started, please encourage students to log in to Tutor.com through their LMS or create an individual account.

Visit tutor.com/nhed for helpful instructions and additional resources.

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.

Social Justice Club's Annual Clothing Swap is taking place Tuesday April 21st! It is a free event that helps support responsible clothing and textile recycling, while providing a sustainable and affordable way to freshen up your closet! Join SJC in G228 Tuesday, 4/21 at 2:20pm!

The following events are sponsored by organizations outside our school community

Email Greetwindham@gmail.com if interested in participating.

Include a photo of your grad, school graduated from, future plans, and 2—3 lines from you. It

can be a quote, words of encouragement, or simply sharing how proud you are.

Deadline is 4/26.

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

Email: smckenna@windhamsd.org
Website: https://whs.windhamsd.org/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/WindhamHighSchool
Twitter: @WHSJaguars