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• Weekly Update for WMS - 5/22/2026

  Greetings, Westbrook Middle School Community,

  Please see the following updates for WMS.

  School Climate Surveys

  Last Friday, families received links to our district’s school climate surveys. Students in grades 3–12, staff, and families are asked to participate in the Comprehensive School Climate Inventory (CSCI), developed by the National School Climate Center (NSCC). The survey measures perceptions of school climate, safety, relationships, environment, and communication across 14 dimensions and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. 

  Your feedback is important to us and will help to inform school improvement work more effectively as we develop plans for the future.  All responses are anonymous- there are no names or personal information associated with completed surveys. Survey links are shared below. Note: If you have children in multiple schools, please complete one survey per school.

  Daisy Ingraham Elementary School 

  Westbrook Middle School 

  Westbrook High School 

  Once the school survey link has been selected, you will have the option of choosing one of the following languages: English, Spanish, or Portuguese. The survey links are now open and will remain open until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026. Thank you in advance for your time and input.  

  Cafeteria Balance Reminder

  As we approach the end of the school year, we kindly ask all families to take a moment to review and settle any outstanding cafeteria balances prior to our last day of school on June 18th. Our Director of Food Services, Mrs. Anne Trotta, has been diligently reaching out to families with remaining balances, and we are grateful to those who have already responded. If you have received a communication from Mrs. Trotta regarding an unpaid balance, we ask that you please make arrangements to resolve it as soon as possible. You may contact Mrs. Trotta directly at atrotta@westbrookctschools.org with any questions or to make payment arrangements. Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support.

  Important Information about 8th Grade Promotion

  The Grade 8 Promotion Ceremony on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The ceremony will begin at 9:00 AM in the Westbrook High School auditorium. Please review the following important information for the day:

  • Students are expected to arrive at school for a regular 7:45 AM start and report to their homeroom classrooms.
  • Students should dress in attire appropriate for this formal occasion. Clothing suitable for a nice restaurant or similar event is recommended.
  • Guests should enter through the front entrance of the high school. Doors will open for seating at 8:45 AM.
  • Additional parking will be available in the lot adjacent to the track.
  • A brief reception will be held in the high school cafeteria following the ceremony. Students may leave with their families once the event concludes.
  • If you or a member of your party requires special seating accommodations, please contact the WMS office in advance so arrangements can be made.

  We are looking forward to celebrating this important milestone with 8th graders and their families.

  SBA & NGSS Assessments

  With the exception of a few make-up assessments, students have completed state testing for the year. Their teachers and I were very impressed with their levels of focus and perseverance. They held themselves to a very high standard of behavior and level of effort this week. They really seemed to give the tests their best shot; that will deliver the best information for them, for you and for the school. I am extremely proud of them.

  Summer Learning Academy

  I am pleased to announce that we plan to once again run our Summer Learning Academy. Designed for students identified through standardized test results and teacher recommendations as needing some additional academic intervention and/or English language acquisition, this targeted three-week program runs July 6-24, Monday through Thursday from 8:30-11:30 AM. The Academy offers personalized instruction to strengthen core academic skills in literacy, numeracy or English language acquisition, helping students maintain momentum and prepare confidently for next year. The district anticipates providing breakfast, lunch and transportation services for all participants. If your child is recommended, you will receive specific enrollment information in the coming days, as the letters are going in the mail as we speak. This opportunity represents our commitment to supporting each student's academic growth journey, particularly for those who would benefit from additional instruction. We encourage recommended families to take advantage of this valuable summer learning experience.

  The Weeks Ahead (Note: Subject to change)

  Date	Event
  May 25	Memorial Day - No School
  May 26	Field Day
  May 28	5 to 6 Orientation 9:30 AM (Students) & 6 PM (Parents)
  June 3	Music Booster Meeting 6:30 PM - WHS
  June 5	Grade 7 Field Trip
  June 5	Grade 8 Dance
  June 12	Tree Trails Field Trip Grade 8
  June 12	Westbrook High School Graduation
  June 16	Grade 8 Breakfast
  June 17	Grade 8 Promotion at 9 AM - Early Dismissal
  June 18	Last Day of School - Early Dismissal

  Athletics

  The spring season is quickly coming to a close, and it has been a fantastic few months for Westbrook Middle School athletics. Our student-athletes have represented WMS with pride through their hard work, positive attitudes, teamwork, and commitment all season long. From practices to games and events, it has been great to see so much enthusiasm and growth across all of our programs.

  We are especially looking forward to celebrating our 8th grade baseball and softball student-athletes during Tuesday’s final home games of the season. We thank our eighth graders for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to WMS athletics over the years.

  A reminder that the WMS Spring Sports Pizza Party will take place on Thursday, June 4, from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM for baseball, softball, Unified Sports, and intramural outdoor track and field participants. We are excited to come together to celebrate the accomplishments, growth, and hard work of all of our student-athletes and coaches.

  Please also note that both Fishing Club and Unified Sports will continue through June 4.

  Go Knights!

  Spring Sports Photos Now Available

  Spring sports photos are now ready for viewing and ordering! Families who signed up using the QR code provided on picture day should have already received an email with the access link.

  If you have not signed up yet, please use the QR code or website provided on your athlete’s form. Signing up is required in order to access the photos.

  If you need your athlete’s access code, please contact Caitlin Eichler at ceichler@westbrookctschools.org.

  We hope you enjoy the fantastic photos of our spring sports teams!

  5/26- 8th Grade Spring Sports Recognition Games

  Please know that announcements for our 8th Grade Spring Sports Recognition Games will begin promptly at 3:55 PM on Tuesday, May 26th. Families are encouraged to arrive early so they do not miss the recognition ceremony.

  We are excited to celebrate our 8th grade student-athletes during their final home games of the season.

  Baseball
  Tuesday, May 26 vs. Old Saybrook
  Game Time: 4:00 PM
  Recognition Announcements Begin: 3:55 PM

  Softball
  Tuesday, May 26 vs. Old Saybrook
  Game Time: 4:00 PM
  Recognition Announcements Begin: 3:55 PM

  Prior to the baseball and softball games, the athletic department will place cups in the outfield fence displaying each 8th grader’s number. We will also take individual photos of the athletes with their numbers and recognize all 8th graders and starting athletes prior to the start of each game.

  If families are interested in organizing anything additional, please feel free to reach out to the head coach.

  We look forward to celebrating our 8th graders and all they have contributed to Westbrook athletics this season.

  Upcoming Meetings for Rising WHS 9th Grade Basketball Players 

  Student-athletes interested in playing high school basketball next year should attend the following informational meetings regarding summer opportunities, expectations, and preparation for the upcoming season:

  Boys Basketball
  Monday, June 1
  2:30 PM–2:45 PM
  WHS Room 209

  Girls Basketball
  Tuesday, June 2
  12:05 PM–12:35 PM
  WHS Room 212 (Mrs. Fredrickson’s Classroom)

  It is important that all interested rising 9th grade student-athletes attend. Go Knights!1

  MSW Football Player & Parent/Guardian Meeting
  Students interested in playing football next season are invited to attend an informational meeting with the Morgan/Saybrook/Westbrook (MSW) Football program. This is a great opportunity to meet the coaching staff and learn more about summer expectations and the upcoming 2026 season.

  Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
  Time: 6:00–6:30 PM
  Location: Morgan School Cafeteria

  All prospective players and their families are encouraged to attend.

  Incoming 9th Graders Welcome: CIAC College Showcase Opportunities for Student-Athletes

  Please see the information below regarding two exciting upcoming CIAC showcase opportunities for student-athletes interested in pursuing athletics at the collegiate level.

  Field Hockey Showcase
  The inaugural CIAC Field Hockey Showcase will take place on June 25 at Wethersfield High School and is open to all high school field hockey student-athletes interested in playing at the college level, regardless of age or grade.

  More than 20 college programs have already committed to attend, with additional programs expected.

  More information and registration:

  •  https://casci.ac/12930

  Baseball Showcase
  The inaugural CAS-CIAC Baseball Showcase will be held on July 1 at New Britain Stadium and is open to all high school baseball student-athletes interested in continuing their careers at the collegiate level.

  Fifteen college programs have already committed to attend, including UConn, Sacred Heart, Assumption, and more.

  More information and registration:

  • https://casci.ac/12955

  These are outstanding opportunities for student-athletes to showcase their skills, connect with college coaches, and gain valuable exposure at the next level.

  Upcoming Opportunity: Middle School Tennis Camp
  Open to students in grades 5–8
  Monday–Thursday, June 22–25
  9:00 AM–12:00 PM
  Location: WHS Tennis Courts (may move indoors if needed)

  Racquets will be available for those who need them.
  Instructor: Missy Belcourt, WHS Girls Tennis Coach

  Registration is available through Westbrook Park & Recreation.

  Spring Sports Offerings:

  • Baseball
    • Practice Times- 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 
    • Spring Sports Pizza Party- Thursday, June 4 (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM) 
  • Softball 
    • Practice Times- 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 
    • Spring Sports Pizza Party- Thursday, June 4 (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM) 
  • Unified Sports (Tuesdays, March 31 – June 2)
    • Practice Times- 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 
    • Athletes can take the late bus home. 
    • Spring Sports Pizza Party- Thursday, June 4 (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM) 
  • Intramural Outdoor Track & Field (Tues/Thurs, March 31 – May 26)
    • Practice Times- 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 
    • Athletes can take the late bus home. 
    • Spring Sports Pizza Party- Thursday, June 4 (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM) 
  • Intramural Fishing (Tues/Thurs, April 21 – June 4)
    • Session  Times- 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM 
    • Participants can take the late bus home. 

  Westbrook Spring Athletic Stores Closing in One Week

  We are excited to share that our Spring Athletic Stores are now open and will remain available through May 29th.

  The Westbrook Sideline Store offers a wide variety of general Westbrook apparel that is not sport-specific. Orders from the Sideline Store are processed quickly, with items typically shipping within a few days and delivered directly to your home.

  Westbrook Sideline Store:
  https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/connecticut/westbrook/westbrook-spirit-wear

  In addition, sport-specific team stores are available for a limited time. These items will also be shipped directly to your home within days of placing your order. Please note that all team stores will close on May 29th, and ordering windows will not be extended.

  Middle School Stores:
  Softball: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBMSSB26
  Baseball: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBMSBB26
  Track & Field: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBMSTRK26
  Unified Sports: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBUNIFIED

  High School Stores:
  Boys Tennis: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBHSBTN26
  Girls Tennis: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBHSGT26
  Track & Field: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBHSTRK26
  OSW Softball: https://bit.ly/47Yn5vZ
  Unified Sports: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WBUNIFIED

  These stores are a great opportunity to show your Westbrook pride and support our athletic programs!

  WMS Spring Sports Game Schedules (subject to change—please check regularly)

  • Baseball Schedule   
  • Softball Schedule
  • Intramural Outdoor Track and Field (same schedule for girls and boys)

  Important Links

  • Today's WMS Athletic Games   
  • Westbrook Middle School Athletics Website
  • CAS-CIAC Website
  • Alternate Transportation Form    
  • Following a Team on ArbiterLive

  Contact Information

  Caitlin Eichler
  PK–12 Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health
  ceichler@westbrookctschools.org
  860-399-7099

  Emily Gorki
  Athletic Trainer
  egorki@westbrookctschools.org
  860-399-7099

   

  Thank you for your continued support of Westbrook Public Schools as we aim to deliver an exceptional education that empowers every student to explore their passion and purpose. 

  Sincerely, 

  Matt Talmadge

  WHS/WMS Principal

  Westbrook Middle School

• Where We Are & What's Next - AI in Our Schools and Community

  Westbrook Public Schools and Westbrook Board of Education invite you to attend a presentation about AI (artificial intelligence), and how this technlogy impacts how we live, learn, and work together.  Matt Mervis, National AI in Education expert and host of the award-winning ChatEDU podcast, will discuss what parents and community members should know about the current state of AI and what's on deck for the future.   Please join us on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Westbrook High School auditorium for this informative session.  

  • BOE AI Presentation 2026 V2.pdf

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• Shoreline Arts Alliance Partners with Schools From Local Area

  Shoreline Arts Alliance Partners with Schools From Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook to Host the First Annual Shoreline Arts Alliance Unified Arts Showcase 

  On Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., Shoreline Arts Alliance will host the first annual Shoreline Arts Alliance Unified Arts Showcase at Flat Rock Gallery in Westbrook, Connecticut.  This formal gallery event is the celebration of a year-long partnership with area schools to create the first Shoreline Arts Alliance Unified Arts Showcase in the State of Connecticut.  Students from Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook have been creating works of art through Unified Arts classes and afterschool clubs throughout the 2025-2026 school year.  Once a month, students and staff from all three school districts have met to work collaboratively on art projects, to strengthen community connections and friendships, and to develop their passion and skills as young artists.  Each school has created a town-shaped puzzle piece of art that will be displayed together at the showcase, highlighting the community and regional friendship of these three school districts. This will serve as a state-wide model that will grow into a larger map as the puzzle pieces of more towns are connected in the coming years.  In the years ahead, this event will continue to grow to include school districts throughout the State of Connecticut. 

  Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook have a long history of working closely together in the well established CAS-CIAC Unified Sports Program- bringing students with and without special needs together across the State of Connecticut to compete in athletic events and to strengthen community commitment to belonging and inclusion for all students. This year, school staff from these three towns met with Shoreline Arts Alliance Director, Eric Dillner, to collaborate on the idea to expand these regional opportunities beyond just athletics and to create a showcase and formal gallery art show to support young aspiring artists.  Mr. Dillner shared his thoughts about the expanded partnership for a Unified Arts collaborative: “I’m excited to launch this initiative, highlighting Shoreline Arts Alliance’s mission to build inclusive, supportive arts communities—proving the arts can transform lives and are for everyone.” Since 1980, Shoreline Arts Alliance has been enriching the state of Connecticut and serving 24 shoreline towns as a Designated Regional State Arts Organization of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. These communities encourage, empower, and develop talented artists—transforming their lives in the process.  

  Dr. Kristina Martineau, Westbrook Superintendent of Schools, shared her excitement about the new program: “Our teachers in all three school districts have worked hard to create an amazing experience for our students to grow as artists together and as individuals. Our dedicated educators have spent countless hours of their time planning and leading regional events and school based activities throughout the year to teach our students how to grow as artists. And the kids have had so much fun together through it all. It has been an incredible experience and the art work our students have created this year is truly an inspiration.  I am most excited to see the town inspired puzzle pieces that will be unveiled at the gallery opening event in May.  I am grateful for the partnership with Shoreline Arts Alliance to support this vision of a regional unified arts model and for organizing and hosting what will be a memorable, impactful, and inspiring showcase of young artists from Lyme-Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook.” 

  Old Saybrook Public Schools Director of Student Services Sarah Smalley shared her thoughts about the strong regional partnership and the importance of continuing to strengthen opportunities for all students: “Collaborative opportunities for our students across our districts allow for the  expansion of social networks organically.  The ability to connect in art and community is a one of a kind experience and Old Saybrook is lucky to have neighboring districts work together to provide these occasions.  Adding this event to an already rich catalog of Unified opportunities helps further our collective missions of meaningful inclusion and experiences.”   

  • Westbrook Press Release- Shoreline Unified Arts Showcase.pdf

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• 2026 Westbrook High School Hall of Fame Nominations Are Open!

  Nominations and applications are now open for the Westbrook Hall of Fame Award. Westbrook Public Schools is looking to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates as a model for our current and future students. We are proud of our graduates and look forward to sharing and honoring their accomplishments with our community as well as with our graduating Class of 2026 as they consider their own future after graduation and how they will contribute to their profession and community.

  Please consider nominating a Westbrook High School alumnus who has excelled in their career, vocation, business, community service, sport, performing arts, or other interests that would serve as a model for our students to aspire to on their own journeys in the future after high school graduation.

  Anyone may nominate a Westbrook High School graduate who has graduated at least ten years prior to the nomination. All nominations will be reviewed by the Westbrook High School Knights Hall of Fame Committee. One alumnus will be selected each year and will be publicly recognized at the graduation ceremony at Westbrook High School on Friday, June 12, 2026.

  Nominations may be made in one of the following ways:

  1.  Email Dr. Kristina J. Martineau, Superintendent of Schools, at kmartineau@westbrookctschools.org with the following information: name of candidate, year of graduation, candidate’s contact information, your name and contact information, and the reason why you believe this candidate should be recognized as an alumnus who has excelled in career, vocation, business, community service, sport, performing arts, etc.

  2.  Complete the online application form that can be found here.

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• Indoor Air Quality - 2025

  The results of our indoor air quality assessment are available at https://www.westbrookctschools.org/indoor_air_quality_2025

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