Subject: WHS Updates – November 14, 2025
Dear Waterford High School Families,
I hope this email finds you well. Here are some reminders and updates about what is scheduled for the next few weeks:
• New District Podcast: We’re excited to introduce, Waterford Excellence in Action, a new podcast from Waterford Public Schools that highlights the creativity, dedication, and hard work of those who make our school community truly exceptional. The first episode features WHS Student Liaisons to the Board Zaya Haglund, Zeniyah Hill, and AK Wilson who share their stories, insights, and what inspires them as student leaders.
• Financial Aid Night: Our WHS School Counseling Department would like to invite all parents/guardians of students in Grades 6-12 to a financial planning seminar on Thursday, November 20 from 6:00-7:30PM in the WHS library. It is never too early to start thinking about funding strategies and the most effective ways to save and invest for a post-secondary education. Join us for an evening presentation with a representative from Vaylark Financial Services, who will discuss financial aid, scholarship resources, college loans and a variety of ways to support your child successfully plan for a financial path to college.
• Roundtable Theatre Presents: Juno and the Paycock, an Irish tragicomedy by Sean O’Casey. Recommended for ages 12 and up due to themes of poverty and war, performances will be held on the stage of the WHS Auditorium from November 20–22 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 for students and senior citizens, available through GoFan. All seats are on stage, and seating is limited. Accessible seating can be arranged by contacting the director, Patrick Barry at pbarry@waterfordschools.org. See information below on the production and tickets:
o Thursday, November 20 - 7:30pm
o Friday, November 21 - 7:30pm
o Saturday, November 22 - 7:30pm
• WHS 5K Turkey Trot: WHS Lancer Leadership Council is holding its annual 5K Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 9:30AM at Great Neck. A WHS Turkey Trot race shirt and two Basket Raffle tickets will be given to all pre-registered runners. Please register at https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Waterford/WHS5KTurkeyTrot. Get a group together for a discounted registration fee.
• Message from Safe Grad: Our next meeting is on Tuesday, November 18 at 6:00PM in the WHS Library. Shop at Five Below between November 28 and December 5 and support Safe Grad! Simply show the attached flyer at checkout, and 10% of your purchase will be donated back to
Safe Grad. Donate Here to the Class of 2026 Safe Grad in the easiest way, while making a HUGE impact!
• Yearbook: The 2026 yearbook is officially for sale. To purchase your copy at a discounted rate be sure to go to www.buytheyearbook.com before December 5, 2025. Our school code is 16545832601. Please email jbono@waterfordschools.org with any concerns.
• Artisan Fair: WHS is hosting an Artisan Fair in the Fieldhouse on Sunday, December 7 from 10AM-3PM. Proceeds from the event go to support our very hard-working Lancer Leadership Council and all the events they help put on here at the high school. Please mark your calendar for a day filled with shopping, crafts for kids, pictures with Santa, and gift wrapping.
• All Parents Welcome: Our next Parents Advisory Coffee meeting of the school year is on Wednesday, November 19, from 7:30-8:30AM in the Library Reading Room. Please join the WHS administrative team for an hour’s conversation and coffee. We will share some information about the school year and some of our upcoming events, and as always, we will set aside some time for any questions you may have. All are welcome and we hope to see you there!
With Lancer Pride,
Kirk Samuelson
WHS Principal