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 Families,

We are excited to see all of you at Parent-Teacher Conferences next week! I was thrilled to see such a great turnout for conference sign-ups. These conferences are the perfect opportunity to begin regular communication with your child’s teachers and ensure we are all working together to support your child’s success.

In addition, our Scholastic Book Fair will be open next week! Students will have opportunities to shop during the school day, and the fair will also be open to students and families during evening conference times. Please remember that students must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the Book Fair after school hours.

We are also gaining some great momentum with our new Power Hub! As a parent, I find it to be a helpful one-stop location for grades, updates, and more. The Power Hub app for your phone is the same as the PowerSchool app we previously used. If you experience any issues, try deleting and reinstalling the app. When prompted, use the code WMMB to log in.

Coming soon, we will begin posting all of our newsletters directly in My Power Hub. This will make it easier for you to access and look back at previous updates whenever needed.

Next week, we will also be celebrating Red Ribbon Week with a fun-filled School Spirit Week! Each day will have a different theme to help promote healthy choices and school pride. Be sure to check the Parent Hub and our social media pages for the daily events and to see photos of our students showing their school spirit!

At this time, Bus W4 and Bus W9 are unable to accommodate bus passes on Early Release Days. Please make alternate arrangements for your children on these days if they typically ride either of these buses. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure safe and smooth transportation for all students.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to seeing you at conferences and the Book Fair next week!

Warm regards,

Billie-Jo Martin

Principal, Windham Center School

27th-31st-Red Ribbon Week

27th-31st-Fall Book Fair

28th-Parent Teacher Conferences 3-7 PM

30th-Parent Teacher Conferences 3-6 PM

4th-School Board Meeting

4th-Teacher Workshop Day-No School

11th-Veterans Day-No School

18th-School Council Meeting

18th-School Board Meeting (WCS Academic Student Spotlight)

21st-Trimester 1 Grades Close

26th-28th-Thanksgiving Recess

Please check the Fees portion of your student’s PowerSchool account to be sure your Technology fee is paid to date. Each year, Windham School District parent(s)/guardian(s) pay a $15 technology fee. This annual fee helps defray the entire cost of repairs, due to accidents. Labor is provided at no charge as the technician is employed by the school district.

If you still have an outstanding technology fee balance, this must be paid prior to any damage/loss or you will be liable for the full cost. Annual technology fees & any other accrued fees do not disappear. They carry on from year to year, from school to school. Take a look at your student’s account to be sure you are paid in full in case of any unexpected damages.

Chorus Permission Form Reminder
All chorus parents need to complete the updated permission form by clicking the link provided. Even if you filled out the form previously, please complete it again, as there have been some changes.

Please remember to wear sneakers and warm clothing on STEAM days, as we will continue to go on nature walks!

Book Fair Shopping Information–Set up an E Wallet Today

Please visit the WCS Book Fair Homepage to set up an E Wallet or to learn more about the books coming to our Scholastic Book Fair October 27-31. 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 October 28 (& 3pm to 6pm October 30) on conference nights for parents & families. Please use the Book Fair Volunteer Signup Genius if you can help staff the Scholastic Book Fair.

Book Fair Volunteer Signup Genius

Please use the Book Fair Volunteer Signup Genius if you can help staff the Scholastic Book Fair. We need volunteers to sign up for 1 or more shifts from October 27-31 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. Contact Joel Burdette with questions or if you’d like to help on the Book Fair committee.

Schoology Notification Settings

Schoology Login Directions

The WHS Math Honor Society students are once again offering free math tutoring. For GBS, WCS, and WMS students, tutors typically meet at Nesmith Library anytime between 2:45 - 7pm. If you are interested in a tutor, please contact jhartmann@windhamsd.org.

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!

All 5th and 6th grade students have the exciting opportunity to participate in the WCS Chorus! Chorus rehearsals will begin on Thursday, October 2nd, and will take place after school hours from 2:30 to 3:30. We will be adding two Friday rehearsals as we approach the concert date to ensure that students are ready to perform for you. Students would need to be picked up in the back of the school building no later than 3:30.

Mark your calendars! The chorus will be performing at WHS on Tuesday, December 16th beginning at 6:30pm in the WHS auditorium!

We will be meeting on the following days for rehearsals: October 2nd, October 9th, October 16th, October 23rd, November 6th, November 13th, November 20th, December 4th, December 5th, December 11th, December 12th.

We will also perform in the Spring! There will be more information on this in the near future.

For future reference, on snow days we will go in accordance with school cancellations; therefore, if school is canceled, the chorus will not meet on that day.

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

Book Club–Friday mornings & monthly Wednesdays after school

The Jr. Book Beat Club will meet after school Friday mornings during Ready, Set, Go and monthly on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 pm in the WCS Library. This book discussion group is open to interested 5th and 6th grade students. Members will select a book together, read it outside of school, and meet together to discuss the book. Please fill out the Book Club registration form for your child to participate, to receive a book, and to read more details. Our first book will be Trouble at the Tangerine, a mystery/friendship story by Gillian McDunn. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 29.

Hello WCS Families,

We are pleased to announce that Ski Club will take place again this year! We will be going to Pat’s Peak on Thursday nights in January for five fun-filled nights of skiing and snowboarding (January 8, 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5). Students of all levels are welcome to sign up, as there are lessons at the mountain.

This year, sign-ups will be emailed out on October 25th at 9:00 AM to allow for early bird pricing and for all families to have an option to sign up. (To receive early pricing, registration must be paid in FULL on or before 11/15/25.) Sign-ups will be first-come, first-served, and can be very competitive. When you go to sign up, you will need the names and numbers of TWO emergency contacts ready to be entered. If your child does not make the cut-off for the club, please email jlemay@windhamsd.org AND scronin@windhamsd.org, as email time stamps will also create the waitlist.

If you are new to Ski Club, here is some overview information:

- Please be advised that participation in this club entails additional expenses, including bus transportation fees and a Pats Peak ski pass. Families may select from a variety of pass types, depending on their preferences and budget.

- All students must pay for their spot on the bus and get their pass from Pat’s Peak.

- Videos of how to purchase tickets and detailed information can be found on the Ski Club Page for students who join the Ski Club.

- Ski Club Swag can be purchased this year!

- This year, you can pay for the Ski Club bus digitally or by check payable to Windham Center School.

- Pat’s Peak passes must be purchased directly through Pat’s Peak. Please see the video and/or PDF directions for 2025/2026 ski club members on the Ski Club page (only available for those who get into the club).

- Students leave WCS at 1:50 and will be responsible for gathering information and work from their missed classes.

- Students will have lessons (if purchased) from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM and free skiing from 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM.

- Students who miss their check-in time (5:00 PM) cannot come the following week.

- Rental gear is available for anyone who needs it and can be purchased with their pass.

- Miss Lemay and Mrs. Cronin will email chaperones to alert them if they can be chaperones for their chosen night. You will then get a pass from Miss Lemay to ski/snowboard for the night.

-Mandatory Parent Meeting: If your child is accepted into the club, at least one parent/guardian must attend a required meeting on December 3rd at 5:30 PM. This meeting will cover all expectations, procedures, and important information for the club.

As always, if you have any questions, please email us at jlemay@windhamsd.org and scronin@windhamsd.org.

Thank you,

Jordan Lemay and Suzanne Cronin

Library Volunteers Needed–Specific Class Periods

Center School is looking for volunteers during weekly library class periods to help with book check out, shelving, and book processing projects. If you would like to volunteer during your child's library class time, please fill out the Library Volunteer Google Form. We especially need help during the following library days & class periods: Mondays 3 & 4, Tuesday 4, Wednesday 3 & 4, and Thursday 3 & 4.

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.

If your child is going to be absent or late to school, please put this information in Pick Up Patrol. If for some reason you are unable to do so, please call the absence line at 603-845-1554, Option 1. If we have no received proper notification, your child will receive an unexcused absence and you will receive an auto call.

PowerSchool-Schoology Tech Assistance Form

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