Subject: WHS Updates – October 23, 2026 Dear Waterford High School Families, I hope you are having a great week. Below are a few important updates and reminders for the week ahead. One-to-One Device Program & Device Protection – Deadline is Today, October 23 Today is the last day to purchase Device Protection for your student’s WHS device. If you are interested in purchasing coverage, please review the information about our WHS Oneto-One Device Program and complete your purchase by the end of the day. WPS One-toOne Device Program FAFSA Workshop – Tuesday, October 27 WHS will be bringing in financial aid advisors from Mitchell College and Conntac on Tuesday, October 27 at 5PM in the WHS Library to help assist families with completing the FAFSA. Please email Noel Kerr nkerr@waterfordschools.org with any questions. Financial Aid Night: How to Pay for College – Wednesday, November 18 The WHS School Counseling Department invites parents and guardians of students in Grades 6–12 to attend an informative presentation on planning and paying for college on Wednesday, November 18, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. in the WHS Library. A representative from Vaylark Financial Services will discuss financial aid, college loans, and effective saving and investing strategies to help families prepare for the costs of a post-secondary education. It’s never too early or too late to begin planning for your child’s future. Please review the Financial Aid Night flyer 2026.pdf for additional information. WHS 5K Turkey Trot – Saturday, November 21 WHS Lancer Leadership Council is organizing its annual 5K Turkey Trot that will take place on Saturday, November 21 at 9:30 a.m. at Great Neck. We are looking for sponsors and runners to participate in this walk/run. Please register at https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Waterford/WHS5KTurkeyTrot. If you would like to be a sponsor for the race, please fill out the Sponsorship Form or pay online using the 2026 Turkey Trot Sponsorship Link. Senior Yearbook & Senior Shout-Outs – Deadline December 11 Attention Senior Parents and Guardians! If you would like to purchase a yearbook and/or recognize your senior with a special shout-out, please review this document for additional
information and instructions. The deadline for submissions and purchases is Friday, December 11. 2027 Yearbook – Save $10 When You Purchase Early! The 2027 WHS Yearbook is on sale now at a discounted rate through Friday, December 11. Purchase early and save $10! Visit www.buytheyearbook.com and use the school code 1654583-2701 to place your order. All Parents Welcome Our next Parents Advisory Coffee meeting of the school year is Wednesday, October 28, from 7:30-8:30 a.m. in the Library Reading Room. Please join the WHS administrative team for an hour of conversation, coffee, and connection. We will share some information about the start of the school year and upcoming events, and, as always, set aside time for your questions and feedback. We will also be joined by Noel Kerr, College & Career Coordinator, who will share updates and helpful information related to the College & Career Center, including post-secondary planning and opportunities. In addition, two student representatives from our Lancer Leadership Council will join us to share some exciting events they have planned. All parents and guardians are welcome, and we hope you will join us! Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Waterford High School. With Lancer Pride, Kirk Samuelson Principal, Waterford High School