🎉✨ Huge thanks to TownofWindsorCT Citizen’s Academy for stopping by to explore the magic that happens in Windsor Public Schools! Participants got an inside look at our Windsor High School campus, including the state-of-the-art CTE (Career and Technical Education) facilities where students are preparing for bright futures. From hands-on learning to innovative programs, it’s all about giving our students the tools they need to succeed! 💡🙌🏽 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #WindsorStrong #FutureReady #CommunityAndSchools
WHS College & Career Fair was a huge success! 🎓🙌🏽 Thank you to the amazing WHS Counseling Department for organizing such a valuable event, and a big shoutout to all the colleges, universities, and postsecondary opportunities who came out to support our students’ futures! ✨ From admissions to financial aid and career paths, we appreciate your time and expertise. Here’s to helping our students take the next step toward their bright futures! 💼🎉 #CollegeBound #CareerReady #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
🔄 #WheelWednesday: Every spoke of the Instructional Core Wheel leads to one goal: student achievement. Whether it’s critical thinking, peer feedback, or fostering literacy skills, it all ties back to quality instruction. By building a love for learning, we empower students to become lifelong readers and thinkers. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 (📸 We ❤️ to see it SPMS!)
🎉 A big shoutout to all our district-wide Watch D.O.G.S programs! 🎉 Fathers and father-figures across WPS are making a powerful impact by showing up and supporting our students. 💪🏽 Are you a father or father-figure to a WPS student and want to get involved? Reach out to your student’s Family Resource Coordinator and sign up to volunteer today! Mentor here: https://www.windsorct.org/o/windsor/page/meet-the-team-office-of-family-and-community-partnerships #WINdsorStrong 💪🏽 #WatchDOGS #ChargerDads #CommunityMatters #MentorshipMatters #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
🚨 24/25 Charger Dads has officially launched at Sage Park Middle School—and it was an amazing kickoff! 🚨 We had a full house of dedicated dads and father figures, all coming together to support our students while celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin jazz and delicious Spanish cuisine! 🎶🍽️ Want to hear more about this unforgettable night? Check out the full story here: 📰 https://www.windsorct.org/article/1802682 #WINdsorStrong 💪🏽 #WatchDOGS #ChargerDads #HispanicHeritageMonth #CommunityMatters #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
🔄 #WheelWednesday: The Instructional Core Wheel connects every aspect of our teaching strategies. From thinking tasks to peer collaboration, see how each part plays a role in student success! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
Matt Bellace brought laughter & powerful life lessons to Sage Park Middle School! 🎤🙌🏾 Students learned tools for resilience, self-control, and mental health through his inspiring message, supported by the CDC’s Preventive Health Grant. 💪🏾💙 📰 Read the full article here: https://www.windsorct.org/article/1797275 #MentalHealthMatters #SEL #weareWINdsor 👐🏾
DOUBLE OVERTIME THRILLER! 🏈 Windsor takes down #2 Darien in an epic battle. Shoutout to all our amazing fans who showed up for our #Warriors! 💪🏽 Check out our full fall athletics schedule at www.windsorct.org. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 ➡️➡️➡️FOLLOW OUR NEW ACCOUNT: @wpswindsorct
💡 #MindfulMonday: Teachers are giving students options in how they process, create, and learn. It’s all about thinking tasks that challenge and inspire! Let’s dive into the possibilities with the Instructional Core Wheel. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 Shoutout to Dr.Hady and all of our district administrators who are Championing this work throughout our district. ➡️➡️FOLLOW US @wpswindsorct
✨ We kicked off our 24/25 school year #FamilyAcademy with an incredible ‘Attendance Matters’ workshop! Families had exclusive, intimate conversations with our K-12 administrators on how attendance drives student success. 💡 Next up: Social Media & Parenting in the Digital Age—a hit last year! Don't miss your chance for real talk in a small setting. Spots go FAST! Register now: https://tinyurl.com/58nphfrd. Dinner & childcare provided. 🎉 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 📅 October 29 | 🕕 6:00 PM-7:30 PM | 📍 Sage Park Middle School 👨👩👧👦 Open to all WPS students & families K-12
Don’t miss the WHS College & Career Fair! Over 100 colleges will be there to discuss admissions, financial aid, majors, & more! 📅 Tuesday, October 8 📍 Windsor High School Gym & Café ⏰ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 🎓 Find out which colleges will be attending: https://5il.co/2xr91 #CollegeBound #CareerReady #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
The undefeated Windsor Warriors (2-0) are back under the lights tonight at 7 PM, facing Darien! 🏈🔥 Come out and cheer on the team, and don’t miss the halftime performance by our incredible marching band! 🎶 Let’s pack the stands! #FridayNightLights #WindsorPride #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
🎉 Windsor Public Schools proudly congratulates Ms. Ayana Taylor for earning the prestigious Certificated Board of Education Member designation from CABE! ✨ Among only 9 honorees statewide, Ms. Taylor’s dedication to professional development continues to benefit our students, families, and community. 🙌🏽 #weareWINdsor #EducationExcellence
This is what community looks like! A full house joined us for our September Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill at The Bean ☕️, where we discussed school safety and how families can support our schools. Don’t miss out—join us for an upcoming Coffee Talk! It’s a safe space to connect, and the coffee’s always on us! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #WindsorCT 📰 Read More Here> https://www.windsorct.org/article/1782207
WPS Families We invite you to two great events on September 24th: Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM 📍 Location: The Bean 226 ☕ Join Superintendent Dr. Terrell Hill for a casual conversation! We’d love to hear from you. RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/3um8dadx ☕ Family Engagement Workshop: Why Attendance Matters 🕠 Time: 6:30 PM 📍 Location: Sage Park Middle School 🍽️ Dinner and childcare are provided, so join us for an important conversation on how attendance impacts student success! RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/3a7sdrx3 📚👨👩👧👦 We hope to see you at both events!
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 👐🏽
