March 9, 2025
Congratulations to the JBWA Knights on their SWC Championship win on Friday night! Thank you to all of the fans who turned out to support the team. The game was so intense that it ended in a shootout for the win!
Yesterday we celebrated International Women’s Day. To recognize the month, students in our Empowerment Club are organizing a panel to take place on March 28th during Period 8 featuring women in leadership positions in various industries.
POG & Special Schedule
This Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday we have a special schedule to accommodate our Portrait of the Graduate senior panels. Students in grades 9-12 will have a late start on Wednesday and Thursday of 9:45am, buses will pick students up 2 hours later than their regular time. Friday we will have an 11:45 early dismissal. Buses will pick up students at 11:45. Seniors have already received their appointment time for their POG presentation & discussion. 
Club Photos
Club Photos will be taking place this Thursday and Friday throughout the school day. A Google Form was sent out to all club leaders to respond so that your club may be featured in our yearbook. If you have a club that has not been scheduled for a club picture or you have not completed the Google Form, please reach out to Mrs. Ames: marcieames@westonps.org
Class of 2025 Cap & Gown Photo Opportunity
Robert Taylor Photography will be onsite on March 13 & 14 during Portrait of the Graduate Presentations to take pictures of your senior in a cap and gown (provided). Please see the flyer for additional details.
Additional Class of 2025 Information
Our Graduation date has been set! The class of 2025 will graduate at 6pm on Friday, June 13, 2025. Mark your calendars. We have also set Thursday, June 5th, as the date for the senior class trip to Six Flags in Massachusetts.
Seniors also recently met with Ms. Green to discuss their internship. Please see the College and Career Center website for information on the senior internship and expectations. Students are responsible for finding their own internship and getting it approved. If students are having difficulty finding one, please contact Ms. Green. Internship placement information is due by April 11, 2025.
WHS Company Spring Musical
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious and heartwarming musical that follows six eccentric middle schoolers as they navigate the highs and lows of an intense spelling competition. As they battle it out for the championship, each contestant reveals personal struggles, hopes, and insecurities through witty songs and touching backstories. Join us for a night of laughter, music, and unexpected surprises—you'll want to make sure you see what all the buzz is about! Tickets will go on sale mid-March, performance dates are March 28-30. Thank you to Emily Arias for the design of the flyer!!
March is Music in our Schools Month
For 40 years, March has been designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) as Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®). The positive impact of music education in the lives of students lasts a lifetime. Therefore, ensuring equitable access to music education for the youngest members of our society—students—is paramount.
Every day, in classrooms and rehearsal rooms across our school district, music educators dedicate themselves to reaching all students with life-changing musical experiences. Parents, administrators, and the wider community often only see the wonderful results of music performances; however, we miss the months of practice and rehearsals and more importantly the learning process that takes place to make it all happen.
Throughout the month of March, our schools will celebrate our exceptional music program with building-wide activities and in-school performances featuring student musicians. We encourage members of our community to acknowledge and celebrate music education as an essential part of every student’s educational journey!
At Weston High School, Music in Our Schools month kicks off with a Music Department trip to the Disney Imagination Campus for workshops and performances! Tri-M Music Honor Society members have organized Lobby Concerts, a school-wide Music Poster Display featuring diversity in music and a special Music Kahoot during PACT! Join us for the school musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the weekend of March 28th! Get your tickets at www.whscompany.com! Please see the link HERE for more on MIOSM across the district.
New Director of Security
Families will have the opportunity to meet the new Director of Safety and Security Mr. James Wiltsie in March. There will be two Meet the Director programs. The first will be Thursday, March 13 from 7 to 8:30 PM at Weston Middle School. The second will be at the HES/WIS PTO meeting on Wednesday, March 26 from 9:30 to 11:00 AM in the WIS cafeteria. You do not have to be in the HES/WIS PTO to join this meeting. We encourage you to attend one of these meetings.
Circle of Friends
This week, the Circle of Friends met to make heart picture frames for the COF group picture. Everyone had a great time! Thank you to Mrs. Luksberg who always thinks of the creative ideas for the meetings and all of the students who come out to play!
TEAMS Competition Results
The much awaited scores are in. Weston did great again this year!
There were 38 teams in the state, and Weston had our largest group of students ever (7 teams). This year, we had a great combination of veterans and many new members, who I hope will be back again next year.
Our top performers are below, and all the rankings can be found here: State Rankings 2025 All of our participants had great sportsmanship, wrote excellent essays, completed the multiple-choice test (which was really hard) and created a prototype of a structure to withstand high winds and floods. Most of all they had fun competing in these STEM challenges.
Here are the highlights from this year's state exam:
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Team B ( Adam, Alex, Jay and Rohak) performed really well all around, and finished third in the state overall (best score for a public high school rank in the state). Congratulations!
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Team D (Albert, Brandon, Leka, and Max) ranked second in the state on their essay about constructing a weather-resistant beachside hotel in the Caribbean. Teams E,G,A, B, and B rounded out the top ten for essays!
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Team B also ranked fourth in the design and build for their prototype.
It was great to see a couple of freshmen sub on the teams to fill spots at the last minute. Nice job, Brody and Sree! A special thanks to Ms. Lancaster for proctoring the multiple choice and the design and build challenge.
Finally 5 of our teams qualified for Nationals (Teams A, B, D, E, and F), and these teams are eligible to compete in Nashville at the end of June. More information will be coming to those teams next week. A job well done by all!
Spring Fling - 2025 Evergreen Dance
Weston's 9th & 10th graders are invited to this year's Spring Fling, an Evergreen event hosted by ADAP (Weston's Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program), a fun evening of dancing with friends on Saturday, May 3rd from 7:30 pm-9:30 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Church - Parish Hall, Weston CT 06883
Featuring delicious food by Bareburger bareburger.com
Festive semi-formal spring attire is suggested. Students do not need to bring a date and can attend on their own, or with a group of friends. Parents, guardians and students should review the registration form together before submitting. Individual registration is required for each attendee.
Tickets are $70 each, preferably via Venmo to @ADAP-Weston prior to April 26, 2025. You may also pay by check payable to ADAP of Weston. Confidential financial assistance is available to those experiencing hardship. Please email ADAP Treasurer Lawrence Danter lawrencedanter@yahoo.com. Please visit https://www.westonadap.org/ to register!
Athletics
As our winter season comes to a close, we celebrate the incredible achievements of our student-athletes. Spring registration is now open, and we look forward to another exciting season!
Ski Team Achievements
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Boys Ski Team: Congratulations to our Boys Ski Team for their outstanding performance, winning the SWC and Class S State Championships and securing third place in the State Open with an impressive Class S record of 41-1.
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Girls Ski Team: Our Girls Ski Team also had a remarkable season, winning the SWC Championship and finishing fifth in the State Open with a strong 36-9 record. Well done to all our skiers on a fantastic year!
Track Highlights
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Girls 4x400 Relay Team: Abby Winslow, Maisie Rosengarten, Cristina Love, and Bella Fournier took sixth place at the State Open and 12th place at the New England Championships. This team's dedication and teamwork have been inspiring throughout the season.
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Boys 4x800 Relay Team: Nick Masters, Asher Leuzzi, Markus Soennichsen, and Brett Martin secured third place at the State Open and 8th place at the New England Championships setting a new school record of 8:02:09 in the process. Their perseverance and skill have been impressive.
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Class M State Championship: Brett Martin, Jack Lorenz, Asher Leuzzi, and Markus Soennichsen won the 4x800 relay event, showcasing their strength and coordination.
SWC Championships
Individual Achievements:
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Abby Winslow won the SWC 1000m run, demonstrating her endurance and speed.
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Nick Masters and Ryan Soennichsen finished first and second in the 600m, highlighting their agility and quick reflexes.
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Maisie Rosengarten and Bella Fournier also took first and second in the 600m, showcasing their consistent performance.
Relay Teams:
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The girls' 4x400 relay team, consisting of Sophia Taylor, Bella Fournier, Abby Winslow, and Maisie Rosengarten, won the championship, exemplifying teamwork and strategy.
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The boys' 4x800 relay team, made up of Jack Lorenz, Ryan Morrison, Asher Leuzzi, and Sebastian Gereghty, secured gold in their event, demonstrating their stamina and coordination.
Other Notable Moments
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Basketball: Kollen Kyle's incredible mid-court buzzer-beating three-point shot made it to ESPN's top sports moments, capturing the excitement and unpredictability of the game.
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Our Girl's Basketball team was just named the 2025 Harold Swaffield Sportsmanship Award recipient. An amazing testament to the hard work and sportsmanship displayed by this program!
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Wrestling: James Lemmis and Max Lipton qualified for the State Open Championships, showcasing their strength and determination.
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Congratulations to head boys basketball Coach Jamaal Gibbs who was chosen by his peers as the SWC Coach of the year. A big honor to be identified at this level.
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Our JBWA Boy’s Ice Hockey Co-op finished 2nd in the SWC regular season standings and starts their postseason run this week.
It has been a season filled with hard-earned moments and achievements. We continue to focus on excellence in sports and look forward to the upcoming spring season. Follow us on social media for updates and highlights.
Spring sports begin March 22nd - mark your calendar!
Career Opportunity - Transportation Engineering Event
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is having a virtual event on Thursday, March 20th at 7 pm via Microsoft Teams to introduce high school students to careers in Transportation Engineering. There is currently a shortage of transportation engineers with retirements and not enough students choosing to study civil engineering. This is a rewarding profession where we get to make a difference in people’s daily lives by improving safety and mobility here in Connecticut. Please see the flyer for more information.
The Filament Contest - Deadline Extended
The contest deadline for Filament, Weston High School's art and literature magazine, has been extended to March 30th. For any artists or writers interested in submitting something for a chance to win a 50-dollar Amazon gift card, feel free to email samanthaleeds@students.westonps.org for submission and a quick blurb highlighting how your art writing or photography captures the theme, the Weston High School experience by the extended deadline.
Scholarship Opportunity Class of 2025
Sharing an exciting scholarship opportunity for students—the New England Service Scholarships, offered by the Red Sox Foundation. This program recognizes 100 high school seniors committed to community service and academic excellence.
Selected students from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their education. As applications open in early March, we would love and greatly appreciate your support in spreading the word to eligible students.
In addition to the scholarship, recipients will participate in a service project in Boston before being honored on the field at Fenway Park before the Friday, June 27th game against the Toronto Blue Jays at 7:10 pm. The application opens on March 3rd: https://www.redsoxfoundation.org/servicescholarships/ This opportunity is open to all 12th-grade students in New England.
Important Reminder!
A reminder about the delivery policy (taken directly from the student handbook). To reduce the number of visitors on our campus and ensure the safety of our students and staff, deliveries of any kind must be directly related to school business and approved by the building administration. Food deliveries will not be permitted on the Weston Public Schools campus. Failure to comply with this expectation will result in confiscation of the delivered item(s) and a 1-hour detention. Weston High School food services provide healthy, nutritious, and delicious lunch and morning snack options. We kindly ask our families to refrain from sending food and beverage deliveries to our students during the day.
Pickup & Dropoff
A reminder to please continue to use the access road for picking up and dropping off students. We also must keep the fire lanes clear on each side of the crosswalk, especially at the end of the day, with so many students pouring out of the building. We want to make sure we aren’t inhibiting anyone’s line of sight, especially our security guards, as they man the crosswalk. In addition, please make sure you do not use any parking lots to drop off students. I have recently received some feedback that parents are parking in student parking spots while dropping off their students. Please understand that this creates a lot of confusion in the parking lot AND makes the student whose space you park in late! Thank you to all who support our students' safe entrance and exit.
Communication Protocol
Please remember we have a Communication Protocol to help you navigate the common occurrences in the daily lives of students, families, and staff. For many of your concerns, this protocol will let you know how to proceed.
Previous Letters:
March 2, 2025
Upcoming Events:
March 12-14 Late Arrival and Early Release Days (Portrait of the Graduate Panels)
March 13: Side By Side Band Concert (8th Grade Band & WHS Wind & Jazz Ensembles)
March 21: Professional Development Day (No School Students)
March 28,29 & 30 Company - Spring Musical
April 3: Save the Date: Workshop - The Well-Balanced Student
April 7-9: NEASC Visit (Accreditation)
April 14-17 Spring Break
April 29: Rising Freshman Forum
May 1: WHS Band Concert
May 6: WHS Orchestra Concert
May 7: WHS Choir Concert
May 15: Art Jam - National Arts Honor Society Induction
May 16: Junior/Senior Prom - Amber Room
June 5: Senior Class Trip - Six Flags, MA
June 13: Graduation 6 pm
As always, should you have any questions or concerns, please call the main office, and we can provide you with support to find the information or person you need to speak with.
Kindly,
Meghan
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