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WHS Weekly Update

From the desk of Shannan McKenna

WHS WeeklyUpdate From the desk of Shannan McKenna

Windham High School is an educational community committed to excellence through hard work, high standards, personal responsibility, and dedication to others.

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September 4, 2026

Happy Friday!


It was a great first week! Thank you to all of our students, families, and staff for helping to make the week such a success.


A few reminders: the district is closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Additionally, WHS has no school on Tuesday, September 8th due to the Primary Election.


We will be holding our annual Open House on Wednesday, September 9th from 6-8 pm. We are changing the format this year based on feedback to allow for more time in classrooms, as well as slightly longer passing times. As such, we will not be gathering in the auditorium, but instead parent/guardians are invited to attend each of their student's classes for 10 minutes with 5 minute passing times:

  • 1A 6:05-6:15
  • 1B 6:20-6:30
  • 2A 6:35-6:45
  • 2B 6:50-7:00
  • 3A 7:05-7:15
  • 3B 7:20-7:30
  • 4A 7:35-7:45
  • 4B 7:50-8:00

There will be a technology help desk set up, as well as special sessions offered by our school counseling department.


The add/drop period for Semester 1 ends on Friday, September 11th. All add/drop forms must be signed and returned to school counseling by Friday, 9/11 at 2:15 PM. Forms will be handed out until Thursday, 9/10 by school counselors.


Picture day is Thursday, 9/10 and C3 School Photography is thrilled to be back Windham High School this year! Picture day will continue to be paperless. Although prepayment is not required, it's an opportunity to receive free shipping to the school. (Please note, this code is for images taken on 9/10 only, orientation day prepay is now closed). To prepay, just follow these simple steps:

  • Visit our website at C3schoolphotography.com
  • Find the “Order Photos” dropdown box in the menu on the top right of the screen
  • Click on “K-11 SCHOOLS”
  • Find the “Order School Photos BEFORE Photo Day” option
  • Click on “PRE-PAY SCHOOL PHOTOS” in the gray box
  • Enter WHS26 as the password
  • Enter your child’s first and last name and hit ‘search’
  • Order your photos by the end of the day on 9/10
All preorders with be delivered to the school and sent home with each student in 4-6 weeks. If you miss the 9/10 deadline, there is no need to worry! After all the photos have been taken and processed, 4-6 weeks following picture day, you will have the chance to view and order photos online. Instructions for online ordering after picture day will be sent home with your students. Orders placed at that time will ship to the student's home for a fee.


Register for the Fall 2026 PSAT/NMSQT! Click here for the PSAT sign up google form. Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 (more information can be found in the monthly newsletter linked below).


Shout outs:

  • Shout out to members of the WHS Modern Band, Abby Cioffi, Connor Dorogopulko, Daniel Hawe, Liam McGiveney, Yvonnia Burke, and Landon Mitchell, who performed for staff on opening day.
  • Thank you to the Windham Endowment who provided a coffee break to our staff as part of the 20 Acts of Kindness Campaign
  • Thank you to the PTA for providing snacks for staff during the first week.


Important Dates

  • Sept. 7: Labor Day-No School
  • Sept. 8: No School- WHS Only- Election Day
  • Sept. 9: WHS Open House, 6:00-8:00 pm
  • Sept. 10: Student Photos, Gr. 10-12
  • Sept. 14-15: Fall Play Auditions, 2:30-4:00 pm
  • Sept. 14: District Wide Technology Night, 6:30-7:30 pm
  • Sept. 15: Club Fair during Lunches
  • Sept. 16: Class of 2027 Rooftop Photo (during advisory)


For more detailed information and community events, please consult the September Monthly Newsletter

WHS Calendar*

*Please be advised that the dates on this calendar may need to change, but notification will be made.

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Where to find us

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

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