🚀🔥 From coding to building, these WPS students do it all! 🔥🚀
Blazing Spirits are on their way to the National Championship in Houston!
Formerly known as Team Paragon, Blazing Spirits represents Windsor’s commitment to building lifelong learners beyond the classroom through STEM and extracurricular activities! These incredible middle and high school students have dedicated themselves to innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork as part of FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge)—a global robotics program that inspires young minds to design, build, and code robots for competition.
Now, they’ve earned a spot to compete on the national stage in Houston! Let’s rally behind them as they showcase their skills and represent Windsor with pride.
📢 How You Can Support:
💡 To donate directly, email Mrs. Carroll at Blazing130spirits@gmail.com.
Let’s send Blazing Spirits to Houston in style! 🚀🔥 #STEMExcellence #FTC #BlazingSpirits #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
We are stepping into the third week of #WHM and the holy month of Ramadan. As our Muslim students, teachers, and families observe this sacred time of reflection and renewal, we recognize the strength, discipline, and devotion it represents. We, too, are in a season of renewal—embracing growth, curiosity, and new possibilities. Our educators are working hard to spark wonder and capture the essence of exploration within our classrooms. Let’s continue to inspire, uplift, and empower one another to make this a great week! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
Fighting for Windsor’s Students at the State Level!
CABE President and Windsor BOE member Leonard Lockhart is leading the charge for fair teacher pay, sustainable funding, and critical special education resources for Connecticut’s students. At CABE’s annual Day on the Hill, Lockhart was joined by Windsor High School students, Superintendent Dr. Terrell Hill, and Windsor BOE President David Furie as he addressed key legislative issues, including:
✅ Fair Teacher Pay – Supporting competitive salaries while ensuring a sustainable funding plan for districts.
✅ Special Education Funding – Advocating for increased state support as WPS faces $23M+ in special education costs.
✅ Unfunded Mandates – Pushing back against financial burdens placed on school boards without full state funding.
“With 756 students on IEPs in Windsor alone, we need state-backed solutions to ensure every child gets the support they deserve,” Lockhart emphasized.
In today’s national climate, advocacy matters more than ever—and we’re proud to have a leader fighting for Windsor’s students! Huge Thank you to CABE President Lockhart and our WHS students for showing up!!! We ♥️ to see it!
#weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #EducationMatters #AdvocacyInAction
Get ready for Spirit Week! From March 17th to 21st, we'll be celebrating with fun themes each day:
*Monday, 3/17: Wear green for St. Patrick's Day!
*Tuesday, 3/18: Anything but a water bottle!
*Wednesday, 3/19: Wacky Wednesday! Wear your tie-dye SEL shirt with jeans.
*Thursday, 3/20: School Spirit Day! Show your Sage Park pride with gear or colors.
*Friday, 3/21: Pajama Day! Wear your PJs or comfy clothing.
Dear Sage Park Families, I hope this message finds you well. Please take a moment to review our SPMS Family Newsletter by clicking the link below.
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Dear Sage Park Families, I hope this message finds you well. Please take a moment to review our SPMS Family Newsletter by clicking the link below. https://5il.co/39x1u
Happy Friday, #WINdsorNation! 🎉 Can you believe it’s been 4 years since Dr. Mallery and his Social Emotional Learning team hit the ground running at WPS? Now, SEL isn’t just something we do—it’s in everything we are.
Today, you could see it in action across the district during #SELDay. When student mental health is a priority, success follows—together, we’re building a stronger, more supportive community. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #SELfcare #SELitswhatwedo
Wishing our students, staff, and families observing a peaceful and blessed Ramadan! 🌙✨ May this month be filled with reflection, kindness, and community. Let’s continue to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and beliefs that make our district so vibrant. Ramadan Mubarak!
#RamadanMubarak #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
Dear Sage Park Families,
I hope this message finds you well. Please take a moment to review our SPMS Family Newsletter by clicking the link below.
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🗼✨ 8th graders in Sra. Ayala-Pujols’ class are diving into the world of castells—the incredible human towers of Tarragona, Spain—completely en español! Today, they put their engineering skills to the test, building towers with cups, mini Jenga, and cards. The challenge? Stability, strategy, and teamwork—just like the real competition! 💡 This hands-on learning moment is a perfect example of our Instructional Core Wheel in action, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. #NorthStar #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
Dear Sage Park Families,
I hope this message finds you well. Please take a moment to review our SPMS Family Newsletter by clicking the link below.
https://5il.co/37wfi
Educators and staff left #WindsorNation energized and empowered! 🔑 Armed with key data trends, we celebrated student #wins and refocused on growth. As Dr. Hady declared, “Nothing can stop us—we’re on our way up!” 🚀 Here’s to even greater success in the second half of the year! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
At WPS, we PD different. 💡 Another inspiring #WindsorNation PD under the leadership of our North Star Navigator, Dr. Noha Abdel Hady, centered on Student Voice. From the award-winning WHS Gospel Choir to insights from Dr. Hill’s Student Advisory Council, our students showed up and spoke powerfully. We also saw our #LeadLearners, AKA building principals, take center stage, leading powerful PD sessions. 🗣️ #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
Super shoutout to our incredible students and families who joined us on their day off for #WindsorNation! When everyone is invited to the table, true growth happens. Thank you for helping us continue to elevate both culture and academics at WPS. ♥️ #StudentVoice #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
Dear Sage Park Families,
I hope this message finds you well. Please take a moment to review our SPMS Family Newsletter by clicking the link below. It was brought to my attention that the newsletter was not sent out last week, so it is included in the current newsletter for your convenience. https://5il.co/37bqw
📢 BOE Recap: Last night, the Finance Committee, led by Chair Leonard Lockhart, wrapped up its 2nd Special Meeting/Public Forum. 💡 Dr. Hill clarified a clerical error, lowering the proposed budget increase to 6.88% (down from 7.55%) thanks to a tech reevaluation, reducing costs from $1.8M to $1.3M. 🖥️ Dr. Hady presented on Technology & Instructional Services, highlighting her strategic focus on reducing frivolous spending by keeping only essential software that truly benefits students and teachers. For instructional services, she emphasized sticking to Dr. Hill’s focus on academics and culture—steering clear of fleeting buzzwords and trends in education. 📚 Dr. Hady emphasized that Instructional Services Budget increases stem primarily from the new state reading mandate, which required the district to purchase “Bookworms” and “DIBELS.” #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
🚨🔥 Issue 7 of The Windsor Pulse is here, featuring insights from Dr. Hady along with all the amazing work the Instructional Services Team has been leading! 🧠📚 Halfway through the school year, there’s so much to celebrate: ✨ Student Success: Impressive growth from fall to winter diagnostics — a huge shoutout to our hardworking students, dedicated teachers, and supportive families! 🎯 Staying Grounded: Dr. Hady and her team continue to use the Instructional Wheel as a guide toward high-quality instruction and critical thinking development. ✍🏽 Back to the Basics: Balancing technology with foundational skills — think paper, pencil, and strong math/writing fundamentals. 🚀 What’s Next: From Strategic Operating Plan development to Dr. Hady and her team’s exciting exploration of AI in education, the future looks bright! Let’s keep pushing forward and taking Windsor to new heights. ♥️♥️#weareWINdsor 👐🏽 👉🏽 Check out the full issue now! https://5il.co/36qlc
🧧 Wishing a joyful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! As members of our Asian American community and many cultures around the world celebrate the Year of the Snake, we honor the wisdom, transformation, and resilience this symbol represents. Wishing joy, prosperity, and continued growth to all who celebrate! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
🚨 Human Trafficking Impacts Communities Like Ours 🚨 Join us for a special Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 5-6 PM at LP Wilson (BOE Room). Hear from Lori Blackburn & Dr. Nadine Thomas of The Underground NE during Human Trafficking Awareness Month. RSVP now: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/9040844A9AB2DA4FC1-coffee1. Learn more: www.theundergroundne.org #community #wesreWINdsor
📢 January BOE Recap: Budget season is here!
📝 Dr. Hill presented his proposed 2025-26 budget with a 7.55% increase, driven by unusually high health insurance claims ($2.18M). He’s committed to keeping cuts away from students and classrooms.
👋🏽 We also bid farewell to BOE Student Rep Victor Montilla, who leaves big shoes to fill! 👏🏽
💬 Stay involved:
📅 Tues, 1/28 | 6 PM | LPW Board Room
📅 Wed, 2/5 | 6 PM | LPW Board Room
Visit our website for detailed budget info. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
