Windsor High School

📢 WPS Families: Don’t miss our 1st Annual Transition Fair! Families & students with disabilities (PreK-12+) are invited to connect with agencies, explore resources, & get support. With so many changes and uncertainties in education and services, this is a great opportunity to get answers to important questions. 📅 April 1, 2025 ⏰ Stop by anytime between 2 PM - 6 PM 📍 LP Wilson Join us for vendors, giveaways, tours, food & more! 🍽️🎁 🔗 RSVP today: https://tinyurl.com/uxhm4hb9 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Happy #Friyay, #WINdsorNation! Let’s keep the energy high and the vibes even higher as we head into the weekend! ✨🎶 Major shoutout to Mr. Gary Nolan and his insanely talented Music Technology & Recording Techniques students for putting on an unforgettable Recording Tech Showcase last night! These students didn’t just perform—they delivered professional-level sounds, original music that hit hard 🎤🔥, and a masterclass in what it means to create, mix, and produce like the pros. At Windsor Public Schools, we don’t just teach—we elevate, innovate, and inspire. From music production to STEM, visual arts to athletics, our educators are passionate about bringing out the best in every student. The talent here? Unmatched. The dedication of our teachers? Unstoppable. Here’s to the limitless creativity thriving at WPS! 🚀🎧 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #ExcellenceInEveryClassroom #WPSUnmatched

🎸💡 #ThinkingThursday: Hands-on learning in action! Our CTE students are building guitars from scratch—applying problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity every step of the way. This is what career and technical education is all about—real-world skills, real-world learning! 🎶 Our Instructional Core Wheel guides educators in creating vibrant, engaging classrooms where students thrive. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 ( 📸 We ♥️ to see it WHS!)

☕️A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an insightful and engaging March Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill. As always, the conversation was authentic, transparent, and informative—we appreciate the thoughtful questions and dialogue. Chief of Operations Danielle Batchelder provided clarity on Cabinet’s response to the BOE’s 1% budget reduction request. With limited options, the difficult decision was made to phase out full day Pre-K, a program that was originally funded by a grant that is no longer fully supported. While this was not an easy choice, it allowed the district to honor Dr. Hill’s commitment to protecting jobs and keeping class sizes small—both of which remain top priorities. We recognize that changes like this impact families, and we remain committed to supporting all of our students through this transition. Thank you for being part of the conversation and for your continued engagement. We look forward to our April 23rd Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill! 🫶🏽 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

✅ March BOE Recap ✅ ✔️ Huge shoutout to Windsor Education Foundation (WEF) and President Daniell Hynes for providing over $14,000 in mini grants to Windsor Public Schools educators! These funds will enrich curriculum and extracurricular activities, ensuring learning remains accessible to all students. ✔️ The AI Taskforce, led by Dr. Abdel-Hady, along with her tech team and district administrators, presented exciting updates and next steps to the Board, pioneering the intentional integration of AI with our WPS Graduate Attributes. ✔️ Superintendent Dr. Hill stood on business last night, taking a clear stance on his unwavering commitment to protecting WPS students and staff. ✔️ The Board’s budget—reflecting a 1% reduction—will go to the Town as is, with no adjustments or shifts. Dr. Hill’s top priority? Keeping jobs. ✔️ Windsor Public Schools is set to be among the first districts to align graduate attributes with AI learning, ensuring our students are prepared for a future where AI literacy is essential. 🎓 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #stayinformed

🚀🔥 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

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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

🔥🍽️ Windsor High School Culinary 3 students turned up the heat at the National ProStart Invitational! Competing at the Hartford Yard Goats stadium, these talented chefs—Genesis Zhipson Harry, Tyrell Kimber, Jayden McKissick, Ian Santiago, and Nehemiah Smith—crafted a Caribbean-inspired menu featuring stew chicken, rice & peas, fried plantains, and no-bake strawberry cheesecake. 🇯🇲🇩🇴🇭🇹 With guidance from Ms. Taranto & Ms. Shaw, they didn’t just cook—they showcased their skills in menu planning, pricing, and cultural research, proving that culinary arts is more than just what’s on the plate. This is CTE in action—real-world learning, career exploration, and a taste of what’s possible beyond the classroom. 👏🏽🔥 Major congratulations to our chefs for making Windsor proud! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #ProStart #FutureChefs #WindsorCulinary #CTE #CareerReady @prostartprogram

Check out today's DUB HUB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvrKzCPaCfk

💪🏽 Windsor High School students stepped up to the challenge at Mission Day—an interactive experience sponsored by the Army National Guard! From saving lives with virtual CPR to rescuing victims in night vision confined spaces, our students got hands-on with disaster response, firefighting, and military training simulations. 🔥🚒💉 A big thank you to Heather Gebhardt, the JROTC programs at SPMS & WHS, and the CT Army National Guard @ctarmyguard for making this incredible opportunity possible! #weareWINdsor👐🏽

We stepped into the first week of March with energy and purpose! March brings us Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of women past and present, as well as the beginning of Ramadan, a sacred month of reflection, prayer, and community. There’s so much to be grateful for as we welcome the change of seasons—spring is on the horizon! To keep the positive vibes going, check out these highlights from last week’s Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Concert, an electrifying performance by our award-winning WHS choral department! Their talent, dedication, and passion lit up the stage! Here’s to a phenomenal week ahead—let’s make it count! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽