WHS Parent Newsletter

Happy Friday!

It’s been wonderful to finally experience some true spring weather, bringing a renewed sense of energy and enthusiasm to our school community. This week also marks National Assistant Principal Week, and we are incredibly grateful for our Mr. Keshigian and Mr. Hall, our two outstanding Assistant Principals, who demonstrate their leadership, dedication, and care for students and staff each day.

We also want to share that Quarter 3 Report Cards are now available on your Parent Portal Accounts in PowerSchool . As a reminder, Report Cards are not viewable using the Mobile App. If you have trouble accessing your Parent Portal PowerSchool Account please email: powerschool@windhamsd.org.

Have a great weekend!

In this edition (*new information is bolded)

• Shout Outs
• Communications Survey- Due 4/24
• Juniors: Naturalization Exam
• Technology: My PowerHub Updates
• Yearbooks
• Senior Information: Scholarship Deadlines
• School Counseling Information: Early College Planning Night; 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: Lunch Group; SMILES Fashion Show- postponed; WCS Dog Drive
• Outside Events: 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 14: SMILES & STYLES at 6:30 pm
• April 16: Early College & Career Planning (Gr.7-10) at 6:30 pm
• 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

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  Congratulations to the following WHS students who were celebrated this week at NHIAA Scholar Athlete Ceremony in Concord: Andrew Begley, Faryan Biswas, Kiley Candon, Ryan DeMarco, Robert Durkin, Ella Gallinelli, Anna Hartmann, Brynn Johnson, Nicholas Linardos, Dana McAleer, Abigail Petrini, Bradley Smith, Timothy Stapleton, Madeline Stare, Jack Steffanides, Aiden Theriault, and Ella Wilkins

• Congratulations to all of our athletes, partners, and staff on an incredible day at Unified PE Field Day at Pinkerton! Not only did everyone represent Windham in a positive and supportive way, but we also brought home our first ever overall team win, which is a huge accomplishment. It was great to see the teamwork, effort, and sportsmanship from everyone involved!

• Shout out to Audrey Hardjosuwito who was honored as the 2026 Tuscan Brand Youth of The Year.

• CONGRATULATIONS once again to the Varsity and JV Mathletes on an award-winning season. At their final meet of the season Varsity & JV both finished in 1st place. Top Scorers for Windham included: Sophomores Ananmaya Vij & Sophia Haskell, and Junior Zac Hussey,

  Freshman Katelyn Freeston & Senior TJ Rufo; and Freshman Maxwell Sun and Senior Noah Haskell. For the 2025-2026 Season, Windham Varsity finished in 1st place overall by an astounding 429 points. Individual Top Overall Performances for the 2025-2026 Season include:

  3rd Place Overall Freshman: Katelyn Freeston, 3rd Place Overall Sophomore: Ananmaya Vij,

  2nd Place Overall Sophomore: Sasha Machavarapu, 1st Place Overall Sophomore: Sophia Haskell, and 1st Place Overall Senior: Noah Haskell. Congratulations once again to everyone on the Windham High School Math Team (Varsity, JV and Alternates) for your hard work and dedication to excellence.

• Shout out to the National English Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society who hosted their first open mic night this week. It was a resounding success! Senior Lucy Rekart organized the whole event, which included many original poems and songs written by WHS students. Thank you to all of fantastic and creative students who participated in the event!

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

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

Dear 9th and 10th grade families,

We will be hosting an Early College & Career Planning for Students & Parents/Guardians – Grades 7-10 – in the WHS Media Center on Thursday, April 16th at 6:30 PM. We hope you can join us!

This Granite Edvance presentation is geared toward students and their parents/guardians. Students will learn what they can do now to prepare for the future. Parents/guardians will learn strategies to support their children’s education and career exploration. They’ll also find out how to prepare financially for their future goals. We’ll also share how students and families can lean on Granite Edvance at every step along the way!

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!

See what is available in Naviance.

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.

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/
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Twitter: @WHSJaguars