May 4, 2025
Hats Off to Our Amazing Teachers! This week, we proudly celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9)—a moment to recognize the extraordinary dedication, compassion, and impact of the educators in our school community. Weston High School teachers are champions of curiosity, builders of confidence, and tireless supporters of every student’s journey. They show up with passion, creativity, and care—whether they’re leading a lesson, cheering from the sidelines, offering a kind word, or helping students discover their voice.
This week, let’s celebrate the impact our teachers make every day. To all our educators: we appreciate you and we’re so grateful for all you do. You’re the heart of our school—and we couldn’t do it without you! Students and families—take a moment this week to thank a teacher who’s made a difference in your life. A kind word goes a long way!
Thank you to our PTO for the special treats and luncheon you have planned to recognize and thank our teachers!!
As we begin the month of May, we take time to recognize and reflect on two meaningful observances: Jewish American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jewish American Heritage Month invites us to celebrate the rich cultural traditions, historical contributions, and enduring resilience of Jewish Americans who have helped shape our nation. It is a time to honor the stories of strength, creativity, and perseverance that have been woven into the fabric of American life, and to reaffirm our commitment to understanding and inclusion within our school community.
At the same time, Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of caring for ourselves and one another as reflected in our Portrait of the Graduate. Mental health matters every day, and this month encourages us to reduce stigma, foster empathy, and create spaces where students, staff, and families feel supported, seen, and heard. You are never alone—and it’s always okay to ask for help.
Together, let’s build a school culture that values both the diverse identities of our community and the well-being of every individual. Our last School Climate Committee will be held on Thursday, May 15th. I welcome anyone interested in getting involved to join us after school in the Main Office Conference Room. We will be reviewing the new state criteria for creating an actionable School Climate Plan.
AP Tests This Week
This week we begin AP testing which lasts from May 5th through May 16th. Our bells will be turned off to ensure uninterrupted testing. If a student has an AP test on any given day they do not need to attend their other classes that day. However, we do encourage students to attend a class if that class is reviewing for an upcoming AP test.
Color Clash
This past week we celebrated our Spring Spirit. Thank you to our Student Government, including Mr. Madar and Mrs. Balouskus for all of the work that went into the planning. The juniors also did a great job leading as the masters of ceremonies. Students showed their spirit throughout the week during our dress-up days and were really creative on our “Anything But a Backpack” day. Congrats to Dan Carter and Grant Paul for their unique “backpacks” for the win and runner up respectively. 
Mock Trial and Weston Robotics
This week Weston Robotics heads to Texas to compete in the Vex Robotics World Championships. Congratulations to Josh Miranda, Angela Zhao, Emily Arias, Cooper Schleef and a special shoutout to Ms. Kaplan for her dedication to the Weston robotics program! Best of luck to team Organized Chaos (love the name)!
Our Mock Trial Team is also headed across the country to Phoenix, Arizona for the National Mock Trial Competition. They are representing the state of Connecticut. Congratulations and best of luck to: Neha Asapanna, Sophia Forte, Sarra Grissa, Sophia Kryzynski, Priscilia Nath, Jay Rajan, Eli Schickler, Christian Seoane, Will Walker and a huge thank you to Mrs. Holmes who pulled this all together in the last couple of weeks and made this happen for our students!!
Weston Unified & Scholar Athlete Awards
Congratulations to Allison Gross and Sean Meenan who were honored at last week’s CIAC Unified Sports dinner at the Aqua Turf for their commitment to our Unified Sports program. This past Thursday night Ryan Meenan and Patton Koyner were honored by the SWC (Southwest Conference) for their commitment to the Unified Sports program and Georgia Grout and Nicholas Masters were honored as the Weston High School SWC Scholar Athletes. Congratulations to everyone!
HRRA Billboard Contest Winners
Weston High School was well represented this past Wednesday at the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority reception for students who were selected as finalists for their billboard contest. Emily Arias won the grand prize and will have her design displayed on the HART buses that ride the Route 7 corridor, very cool! Congratulations as well to Perri Schleef and Leah Bievenour for your Honorable Mentions and to Nidhi Shresta for her 1st place win in the 10th grade category!
Student Government Elections
It's time to apply for Weston High School Student Government. Elections for the 2025-2026 WHS Student Government Board will be at the end of May, and the time to consider running for office is NOW.
Students were emailed this week with the information below. If students would like to run for an officer position, you must complete EACH of the following steps:
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Attend ONE of the following interest meetings:
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Tuesday, April 29th from 2:30 - 2:50 PM in E2.
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Monday, May 5th during Take Ten (9:40 AM - 9:50 AM) in E2.
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Monday, May 12th during Take Ten (9:40 AM - 9:50 AM) in E2.
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Tuesday, May 13th from 2:30 -2:50 PM in E2.
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Fill out the electronic application here: (2025-2026 Student Government Application) no later than Tuesday, MAY 20th by 2:30 pm, no exceptions. Use this document (linked here) to learn more about the Student Government positions.
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Read the Code of Conduct necessary to apply, as outlined at the end of this email.
Finals Schedule June 2025
We have released our finals schedule after taking feedback from our new midterm schedule this year. We have adjusted our review days to include a half day review experience for students, followed by what we call FLEX time, where students can schedule themselves into extra help with their teachers in the specific classes they need more targeted help in. Buses will run at 11:45am during the review days and final exam days. Students may also take the bus home at 2:30 on the review days or finals days as the middle school buses continue to run. Please be aware that the last couple of days of school the middle school has early dismissals.
Challenge Success Virtual Workshop:
Supporting Well-Balanced Students & A Healthy Approach to College Admissions
Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, May 13th from 6:30-8pm we will be hosting a virtual webinar hosted by Dr. Brandon Wiley from Challenge Success. As you know we have partnered with Challenge Success this year to analyze our programs and systems, continue to take feedback from students, staff, and families and continue to grow. Some of our work has resulted in an adjusted midterm and final schedule, informed our PACT program, and has helped us to set a commitment to focusing on grading and assessment practices next year, while supporting our conversations around cell phone use in schools. Dr. Wiley will also be sharing some or our data from the surveys we administered back in the fall and how that relates to our overall school planning and student wellness. I hope you will join us. More details to follow.
Class of 2025
Our Seniors are continuing to prepare for their internships and all of the activities that the end of their high school journey will bring. Please see the Senior End of the Year Activities calendar for all the events leading up to graduation. Seniors also received an email from Ms. Zanghi and Mr. Chappa, their class advisors, detailing the events and providing permission forms where necessary.
WMS PTO Fundraiser
Celebrate a graduating WHS senior by gifting a balloon bunch. Order for family, friends, neighbors, and fellow students. Balloon bunches are $30 each and includes 3 gold and blue balloons, with a personalized message from you. Order by June 1st. Delivery June 11th. Follow the link HERE to order.
Class of 2025 Flowers for your Graduate
Weston High School is hosting a flower bouquet sale for the 2025 Graduation. Parents, grandparents, or friends of the graduate can place an order and pick up their flowers on the evening of Graduation from the flower booth onsite. Weston will receive 25% of pre-sale orders. Support your school one last time and purchase beautiful flowers for your graduate!
Camp College - Class of 2026
Camp College 2025 registration is now open and filling up quickly. This summer college application workshop will be held August 5-7 at WHS from 8:30 am-2:30 pm each day. Counselors, Ms. Green, admissions representatives, and English teachers will work with rising seniors to help them complete their Common Application, prepare for electronic submission of school documents, fine-tune college essays and supplements, review WHS admissions policies and procedures, and more. This is a great time to make a significant dent in the application process before the school year ramps up.
The cost of this 3-day workshop is $300 and lunch will be provided daily. You may sign up by completing the attached registration form and making a check payable to WHS-CCC. Scholarships are available for students with demonstrated financial need. Please speak with your counselor if you think you might qualify.
The deadline to register is Friday, June 6. Please note that the program is capped at 80 students, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis
To get the most out of the workshop students will be expected to attend all 3 days. If, for some reason, you must miss a day, you will still be responsible for the full registration fee. If you already have summer plans and cannot attend, seniors will still be able to get the help they need by scheduling individual appointments with their counselor and/or Ms. Green in the fall.
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
PTO Brick Fundraiser
Commemorate a student’s graduation or honor a teacher or administrator who has gone above and beyond. When you select a class during your purchase that class receives a portion of the proceeds which will help offset the cost of end of the year celebrations like Post-Grad Event for your class. Buy a Brick - Leave a Legacy. Click here to purchase or scan the QR code to the right.
The Flamingo Fundraiser is Back!
We have confirmed reports that flocks of pink flamingos will soon be landing on lawns in the area to support the WHS PTO. These tall plastic pink flamingos travel in flocks and love to roost in yards.
Place an order for a flock of flamingos to be sent to your yard (or your friend's or neighbor's yard). $25 for 10 Flamingos $50 for 25 Flamingos. For an additional $5, you can add (Domingo), the blue flamingo, in the middle of the flock!
The flamingos will roost on the lawn for 2 days, before they migrate to another friend's lawn.
They will start flocking on Tuesday, 4/22 (weather permitting). The flamingos will only be in the Weston area for a few weeks. So catch them before they continue on their migratory path.
Click here to Join the Flock!
WHS PTO - Memorial Day 5K Road Race
On your mark, get set, sign up….It’s time to sign up for the 31st Annual Weston Memorial Day 5K Road Race sponsored by the Weston High School PTO and to be held on Saturday May 24. The USATF-certified course starts and ends at the Weston High School and takes the participants through the scenic and historic sections of Weston.
Register online click here. The discounted fee for pre registration is available until April 11th; the registration fee increases after that date. The fee for the Kid’s Fun Run is $10. The children’s Fun Run (1 mile) and Kids 110-yard dash will start at 7:45 AM, and the 5K race will begin at 8:30 AM.
NEW this year: The students at Weston High School will have a student-run booth, selling breakfast items and Gatorade. The funds are used for student-run initiatives at the High School. Please stop by their booth and help support our high school students.
There will be T-shirts awarded to those who sign up by April 25th, awards, mile splits and water stations. Runners and walkers are welcome.
Don't Miss This Opportunity to be a FAMILY SPONSOR for The Weston 5K Road Race, Walk and Kid’s Fun Run. Have your family’s name added to our race day logo prominently displayed on the front of our race t-shirts. Whether you are a participant or a race day supporter, don't miss this chance to support the WHS PTO! Click here.
Family Sponsorship $50
Add a T-Shirt for additional $15
*Limited Number of Names, *One name per contribution please, *Available until April 25, 2025
For more race information, contact Tammy Roberts & Ann Day, 5K/Road Race Co-Chairs, at weston5k@gmail.com.
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.
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April 27, 2025
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April 6, 2025
Upcoming Events:
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 10: WHS Awards Night
June 13: Senior Stroll
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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