On Friday, WHS welcomed back the Class of '74! 🎉 Dr. Parker gave an amazing tour, and alumni were all smiles as they walked their old stomping grounds, sharing stories and reliving memories from back in the day. What a trip down memory lane! 🏫💫 #WHSClassof74 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
#MissionMonday: Our goal? To ensure every student reaches their fullest potential. Sage Park students explored Dependent & Independent variables by submerging gummy bears in liquids like water, soda, oil, & alcohol. 🎓🧪 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #STEM
🎉 Huge congrats to Mrs. Tricia Lee, Principal & Lead Learner at Clover Street School, for being honored at the 100 Women of Color Gala! Her dedication to students and families is truly inspiring. 🙌🏽
Read more about her amazing journey…
📰: https://tinyurl.com/4fwpfbzn
#weareWINdsor👐🏽 #100WomenOfColor #Leadership
September BOE meeting in a Snapshot: 👏🏽 Welcome to our new student rep, Victor Montilla, and congrats to Educator of the Year Christina McCann & Paraeducator of the Year Susan Lyons! 📵 The Board will form a special committee to review district cell phone policies. Principals Mrs. Jorgensen and Dr. Parker explain their building policies. Away for the Day policy for middle school. Windsor High students can use phones 3x/day & at lunch—classroom caddies are available, otherwise phones must be out of sight. 🚌 Great transportation update! Buses mostly on time, with Transversa excelling and Datco providing clear late bus communication. 📊 Hiring report: 23% educators of color vs state avg of 11.7%! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
📢 Join us for the September Board of Education Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00 PM! 📚 The meeting will be hybrid—attend in-person at L.P. Wilson Community Center or via Zoom. Explore alternative ways to view or listen here: https://5il.co/2wx6e #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
✨ Happy Monday from our Instructional Service leaders and the amazing team at Windsor High School! 🙌🏽 Happy educators make happy students, and together, we can ensure success for all by prioritizing SEL (Social Emotional Learning) across our district. Let’s continue to support the well-being of everyone in the #weareWINdsor community! 👐🏽 #SELMatters #HappyMonday
🎉 At Windsor Public Schools, we're excited to kick off #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth, celebrating the vibrant cultures that shape our community! From colorful billboards and morning announcements in Spanish to lively music and family events, we are committed to fostering inclusion for all. Together, we are #weareWINdsor 👐🏽!
🎓 #MissionMonday: At the heart of it all is our commitment to high-quality Tier 1 Instruction. It’s the foundation for success and is woven through every element of the Instructional Core Wheel! Shoutout to our Clover Street crew who are #rocking it! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
VIBRANT vibes at the town farmers market, thanks to the OFCP Sage Park Family Resource Center! 🎉 Major shoutout to Taisha Serrano for always centering #community in her work! 🤝 Loved seeing our long-standing WPS partners showing up BIG. We ❤️ to see it! Be sure to check in with your school FRC for upcoming events and volunteer opportunities! weareWINdsor 👐🏽
Find your school-based FRC here➡️ https://www.windsorct.org/o/windsor/page/meet-the-team-office-of-family-and-community-partnerships
📚✨ Excited for our upcoming district open houses! 🎉
🏫 9/11: Sage Park MS (6th Grade) 6:30-8 PM
🏫 9/18: Sage Park MS (7th & 8th Grade) 6:30-8 PM
🏫 9/25: Clover 6-7 PM
🏫 9/25: JFK 6-7 PM
🏫 9/26: WHS 6-8 PM
🏫 9/30: Oliver Ellsworth 6-7 PM
🏫 9/30: Poquonock 6-7 PM
Join us to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and kick off a great school year! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
What an Epic Start to the Season! 🏆🔥 Our WHS Cross Country teams took on the 43rd annual Stratton Brook Invite, and let’s just say, we came to play!
Our girls’ varsity team absolutely dominated, clinching 1st place for the second consecutive year! 🎉💪🏽 Every single one of our amazing athletes placed in their races:
🥇 Riley Adams: 5th (JV)
🥇 Maya Donzella: 3rd
🥇 Hannah Donzella: 6th
🥇 Gracelyn Lacoss: 8th
🥇 Maria Tostarelli: 11th
🥇 Evelyn Schwartz: 17th
And our boys? They also had a stellar performance, setting personal records and earning three top placements – two in varsity and one in JV! 🚀👏🏽
Shoutout to @Windsor_XC 📸 and our incredible student-athletes who made us proud! Let’s keep this momentum going! 💥🏃🏽🏃🏽♀️ #weareWINdsor👐🏽
🌱 #TeachingTuesday: Gradual release of support helps students gain confidence and independence in their learning. See how our educators are scaffolding success with the help of the Instructional Core Wheel. Shoutout to Oliver Ellsworth for showcasing their commitment to this work! #wearewindsor 👐🏽
🎯Did you know? Our Portrait of a Graduate focuses on building socially responsible, self-aware, critical thinkers. Educators, you are the champions of this work—let’s shape the leaders of tomorrow together! 🧠 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 📸@windsorhighhumanities
As we settle back into the school flow, it’s all about creating supportive spaces where every student feels valued. Our commitment to high-quality instruction and meaningful educator-student relationships helps make every day a win! #HappyLearners #WeAreWINdsor 👐🏽
Happy learners thrive in classrooms where they feel seen and heard. These first days we focus on building strong relationships between educators and students to lay the foundation for a positive classroom culture. Let’s continue to foster connections that inspire growth! #WeAreWINdsor 👐🏽
✨High-quality instruction means students are engaged in problem-solving, effective communication, and social responsibility. See how our new Instructional Core Wheel supports this vision! #WeAreWINdsor 👐🏽#WisdomWednesday
🚀 The 2024-2025 school year is off to a powerful start! Today’s Convocation brought our WPS community together, with inspiring words from Mayor Nuchette Black-Burke, Superintendent Dr. Terrell Hill, and District Educator of the Year, Mrs. Christina McCann, setting the tone for an igniting school year! 🔥✨
Don’t miss our Back to School Block Party on August 22nd, 4-7 PM, sponsored by @AMAZON! 🎒 And “Calling All Windsor Men” on August 26th! 💪🏽📚
Read more about this inspiring day on our website.
#weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #BackToSchool #IgniteTheYear
Happy Friday from Windsor Public Schools’ OFCP Camp 🌳🌞Tree House! We had an amazing time exploring Hammonasset Beach State Park with our campers, staff, and families! How are you spending these hot summer days? ☀️🏖️ #weareWINdsor #WindsorPublicSchools #CampTreeHouse
Quick Summer check-in from our OFCP, Camp 🌳 TreeHouse! Our campers are diving into the ecological wonders of their own backyards here in Connecticut, experiencing hands-on learning like never before. Big thanks to @MeigsPointNatureCenter for an unforgettable experience! We loved every moment with you! 🌎 #weareWINdsor
We ❤️ to see it!!! Shoutout to our amazing families for your excitement around our #summerreadingprogram and your dedication to avoid the summer slide!!! Thank you to our partners @windsorpubliclibrary! Be sure to stop in for a free summer reading bookmark and popsicle 🥶 sticker with the link to our summer reading brochure and website! #staycool #meetmeathelibrary #weareWINdsor ☀️📚
