Center Stage
May 23
Windham Center School New Vision & Mission
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.
Principal Message
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It has been a busy and productive few weeks here at school! Our staff and students have been hard at work with NH SAS testing, and we could not be more proud of their efforts and determination. Their focus and perseverance throughout the assessments have truly impressed us. Thank you for your continued collaboration in ensuring your children arrived on time and were well-prepared for each testing day, your support made a big difference! Over the next week, we will be finishing up any remaining make-up assessments. Once completed, students will receive the tickets they earned during the testing period. These tickets can be entered into raffle drawings for a variety of exciting prizes, a fun way to recognize their hard work!
In addition to testing, our Grade 5 students are eagerly preparing for their upcoming performance of School House Rock. The show will take place at Windham High School on May 30th at 9:30 AM. Under the incredible direction of Mrs. Fothergill, our students have been shining in rehearsals, and we can’t wait for you to see their talents come to life on stage!
We also want to extend a huge congratulations to all of our band and orchestra students for their outstanding performance last evening. The dedication and growth these students have shown over the course of the year is truly inspiring. Their musical talent is remarkable and a testament to their hard work and commitment.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement as we move into the final stretch of the school year!
Mrs. Martin
IMPORTANT GRADE 5 SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK INFORMATION-PLEASE READ
May Events
26th-Memorial Day-No School
30th School House Rock -WHS auditorium 9:30AM
June Events
2nd-Mental Health Monday-Wear something that shows your school spirit
2nd-Grade 5 Students Visit GBS-Bus-Student Leadership Team
3rd-School Board Meeting
2nd-6th-Spring STAR Testing
4th-Windham Center School Parent Transition Night
6th-WHS Graduation
9th-WCS Field Day
10th WCS Field Day Raindate
11th School Council Meeting-2:30-3:30
12th-Step Up Day
13th Canobie Lake Park Trip-Grade 6
17th Last Day of School/Early Release Day-Report cards go home with the students along with their STAR Data
17th-School Board Meeting
Grade 6 Canobie Lake Permission Form
Grade 5 School House Rock Permission Form
The deadline for the Schoolhouse Rock Field Trip form is Thursday, May 22nd.
Yearbook Purchases
Mrs. Dumais Grade 6 ELA
Sergeant Glaser of the Hudson Police department came in to talk to one of Mrs. Dumais' ELA classes about internet safety and his job. Sergeant Glaser, uncle of Lyla Malloy, wanted to share his knowledge and experience with the students. Thank you Sergeant for your time and thoughtful conversation!
Elementary Honors Band Festival
We are so proud of our students for participating in the Elementary Honors Band Festival this weekend! This was the first Honors Band Festival for elementary students in the state of NH. The students worked very hard rehearsing all day long as they learned from a guest conductor and played with students from many other school districts. At the end of the day, they displayed their talent in a dynamic performance for a large audience and received a standing ovation!!!
Moon Rocks
For the past five years, Mrs. Lamb, certified by NASA, has had the rare privilege of borrowing actual moon rocks to share with her students. This unique opportunity allows students to hold real moon rocks while learning about their history and significance, bringing space exploration to life in a truly unforgettable way.
ABC Countdown Slideshow
Congratulations to our WCS Band and Orchestra Students
Counselor's Corner
Math Olympiads Award Ceremony
2025 DOE Parent Involvement Survey
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
Summer Reading
Important Car Drop Off and Pick Up Safety Notice
The safety of our staff and students is our top priority. When dropping off or picking up your child(ren), please follow the directions of our staff members holding stop signs. Students should not enter or exit vehicles until instructed by a staff member.
Additionally, we have installed two new signs at the Grade 6 crosswalk that read, “Do not block crosswalk.” These signs help ensure students can cross safely without having to navigate between cars.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
ABC Countdown to Summer
Last Night Event
Cereal Box Challenge
WSD Summer Camp Flyer
WCS CLUB INFORMATION
Book Club–Calling All Readers!
Book Club–Join us for Fantasy & Adventure Book Discussion
There’s still time to join the Book Club, one Monday per month after school and optional Friday discussion groups during 5th grade lunch and Ready, Set, Go (for 5th and 6th grade). On Monday, February 17 we’ll discuss the graphic novel Karen’s Witch by Ann Martin. Our next read for March will be the fantasy novel The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis (in The Chronicles of Narnia series). Other upcoming books include the adventure/survival book Backcountry by Jenny Goebel and The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier. Book Club meetings are scheduled for February 17, March 12 (Wednesday), April 14, May 12, & June 9 (Mondays).Please fill out the Book Club registration form to join, and Mr. Burdette will give your child a copy of the book.
HOMEWORK CLUB
Hello Center School Families,
I am excited to announce that we will have homework club again this year! The homework club will start on September 23rd, with Miss Lemay in room 128. This year, Homework Club will be offered Monday and Tuesday after school from 2:30 - 3:30. There is no transportation after this club, so pick-up plans must be made.
Miss Lemay will email you to remind you of any days when Homework Club is unavailable, or you can get updates through the Remind App.
If you have any questions, please contact me directly at jlemay@windhamsd.org.
If you would like to sign up for Homework Club, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/kF9xTa7327kvj7ub6
Thank you,
Miss Jordan Lemay
Important Links/Forms
Waterfall Schedule
District Calendar
WCS Extended Absence Form
PowerSchool Support
PowerSchool and Schoology Support Form: If you encounter difficulties logging in or accessing PowerSchool or Schoology, please complete the Parent PowerSchool Account Support form or Schoology Account Support form for assistance.
Community Events
The following events are not sponsored by the Windham School District.
Windham Town Hall
Windham Moms Alliance Ice Cream Social
FLOW Book Fair-Nesmith Library
Strawberry Festival Raffle
Taste of Southern NH
Strawberry Festival Book Fair
Strawberry Festival Volunteers Needed
Follow the link to register! Link to Register for SPACE
Healthy Kids Running
15th Annual Craft Fair
Support Windham Musical Arts
WHH Annual F2FC 5K
The 14th Annual Windham's Helping Hands Fight 2 Finish Cancer 5K Registration is now open! The first 50 to register will get a free shirt! Scan the QR code and register your family today. All proceeds from this event go directly to local families fighting cancer.
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NEASC Accredited
We proudly announce that every school in our district is now fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The Windham School District is one of the few school districts in New England to have achieved the honor of a districtwide accreditation.