Subject: WHS Updates – October 16, 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. Picture Day Retakes – Wednesday, October 21 Picture Day was a success, but we know we didn’t get everybody. To make sure we don’t miss you, we have scheduled picture retakes on Wednesday, October 21. Students will be called down by grade to the Field House foyer starting at 8:30 a.m. Any student wanting a retake must return the attached form with parent/guardian signature, your original package, and a retake fee of $10.00 if applicable. WHS_Retakes26.pdf PSAT Testing & NGSS Prep – Thursday, October 22 Grade 9 will take the PSAT 8/9, and Grade 11 will be taking the PSAT - NMSQT in school on Thursday, October 22 followed by an early dismissal schedule. All College Board assessments given during the school day are administered in a digital format using school-issued Chromebooks. Grade 10 students will be taking a practice NGSS computer test before conducting a laboratory investigation on Thursday, October 22 followed by an early dismissal schedule. Grade 12 students will stay home and use the day for postsecondary planning and college visits, career exploration and job shadowing, and volunteer and internship opportunities. One-to-One Device Program & Device Protection – Deadline is Friday, October 23 Please take a moment to review the information about our WHS One-to-One Device Program, including details about student devices and available device protection. The window to purchase Device Protection closes next Friday, October 23. If you are interested in purchasing coverage for your student's device, please review the information and complete your purchase before the deadline. WPS One-to-One 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.
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