Center Stage
September 26, 2025
Dear Parents & Guardians,
It was wonderful to see so many of our students wearing their Blackout Cancer shirts or dressing in black today to show unity and strength. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Blackout Cancer Game this evening as we wrap our community with love and support.
Thank you to all who attended our Open House last night. It was an eventful and informative evening, and we truly enjoyed welcoming families into the building. For those who could not attend, we have included multiple resources in the newsletter below to keep you informed and connected.
As the school year progresses, we want to emphasize the importance of open lines of communication between home and school. Together, we can ensure the success of every student.
We are also excited to share some big news: our high school made the Top 25 for the 5G Friday Night Lights Competition! With your support, we have the chance to take first place and earn one million dollars to make a field update a reality. You can vote once per day throughout the month using the link or QR code below, and you may register with each email you have. Please share with friends and family and help us make our field dreams come true!
Important Updates & Reminders:
- Robotics Sign-Ups: Saturday at 9:00 AM. The registration link will be sent via School Messenger. Please note that spots are limited, and Robotics is always a popular program.
- PTA Events in October:
- Ice Cream Social – A sweet opportunity for families to connect.
- Grade 6 Monster Bash – A fun event for our sixth graders to celebrate together.
We are so fortunate to have an active and supportive PTA. Information on how to become a member is included below. Joining is a great way to support our school community and stay involved in upcoming events.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We can’t wait to see you at tonight’s Blackout Cancer Game and at the many events coming up this fall.
B.J. Martin
6th-30th-NH SAS Modulars (ELA, Math, Science)
7th-School Board Meeting
9th-Ice Cream Social
10th -Progress Reports Close Trimester 1
13th-Columbus Day-No School
16th-Picture Re-take Day
17th-Progress Reports
17th-Grade 6 Monster Bash/Alternative Activity
20th-Mental Health Monday-Healthy Lifestyle
21st-22nd-School Board Meeting/Budget Workshop
22nd-Early Release Day
21st -School Council Meeting
27th-31st-Red Ribbon Week
27th-31st-Fall Book Fair
28th-Parent Teacher Conferences 3-7 PM
30th-Parent Teacher Conferences 3-6 PM
We are looking for a few volunteers to help run the Scholastic Book Fairs in the library from October 22-31 and March 17-27. If you would like to help please contact Joel Burdette, WCS Librarian at jburdette@windhamsd.org. This is an important library fundraiser, and an opportunity for students to pick great new books to read.
WCS Robotics Group
Sign-Up Form tomorrow, September 27!
A School Messenger notification will be sent out at 9:00am
with the sign-up form link included.
Space is very limited. First Come, First Serve!
Details
We will meet each Monday from 2:30 to 3:30
Parents will pick up students promptly at 3:30
We run from October 6th to May 11th
Students should have a strong interest in engineering
and/or computer programming.This is NOT a Lego club
Students are expected to attend weekly meetings
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.
Bowling Club will run for 5 weeks on Tuesday September 30, October 7, October 14, October 21, and November 18 from 2:30pm-5pm. Please fill out the Google Form to sign up. Sign ups will close when the club is filled up or on September 18, 2025, whichever comes first. Bowling Club will be limited to the first 40 sign ups. There are 4 spots left! You will receive an email with an acceptance email if you are within the first 40. If not, you will receive an email with information about the wait list you will be placed on. First come, first serve! If sign ups are closed, and you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email Jamie Dumais (jdumais@windhamsd.org). The club price is $85 and includes bowling, shoe rental, transportation, and an additional chaperone. Unfortunately there will not be any refunds for student’s absences. Payments will be made through the student’s PowerSchool account and the fee will only be added if the student is accepted into Bowling Club. Please reach out with any questions!
Bowling Club Google Form Sign Up Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjdka9hUb13zIsrRo0gQtjCCe03qeyAk1OSjBrIlysev7n9Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112362660424417349673
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.
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.
The PTA is a Parent/Teacher Association, which has been formed for the purpose of increasing and improving communication between home and school. The PTA meets once per month, runs book fairs during parent/teacher conferences, and runs many other important school events. Each fall, the PTA has its annual membership drive for new members and the election of officers. It is hoped that the parents of all of our students will become members and support our school projects.
Visit our PTA website at: http://www.windhampta.org/ for the most current PTA officers and Information.
