Waterford High School

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Please join us as we celebrate the Waterford High School Graduating Class of 2026. The graduation ceremony will air on the WHS YouTube channel on June 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

Check out the Principal's Newsletter for up to date information on school events and initiatives.

WHS celebrated the Senior Awards and Scholarships Ceremony on June 4, 2026. Click on "Read More" to view the livestream of the awards presentation.

WHS celebrated the Underclassmen Awards on June 2, 2026. Click on the announcement to view the awards presentation.

The Connecticut Technology & Engineering Education Association (CTEEA) hosted the Electric Boat-CTEEA SeaPerch Regional Underwater ROV Competition at Waterford High School. Click Read More for more information on this exciting event.

Waterford Public Schools proudly announces a new, formalized partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat, establishing WPS as an official EB Partner School District.

The Waterford Public Schools Annual Notification Manual and School Handbooks can now be found online.

The WHS A/B Schedule has been updated for the 2025-2026 SY.

Please click below for information on the WPS Bus Routes.

Waterford Public Schools will host a Community Night on April 1, 2025.

The Waterford High School Program of Studies for the 2024-2025 School Year is now available.

Waterford Public Schools will host a Social Media Safety presentation on Monday, April 29th at 6:00 PM in the WHS Auditorium.

WPS is excited to be able to offer WHS as a school of choice for students in our partner districts of Bozrah and Franklin. Click "Read More" for more information on the enrollment process.

The WPS and the WPD will present a School Safety Forum for parents/guardians & the community on November 15th at 6:00 PM in the WHS Auditorium.

Enroll in the WPS Student Device Protection Program with MySchoolBucks before Oct. 15. Click Read More for additional information on the program.

New Student Registration at WHS

Check out the schedule for Midterm Exams that will be held January 19, 20, 23 and 24.

WHS students will showcase their talents at the Whalers, Lancers & Saints Art Show at the Hygienic Galleries in New London.

WHS will host a second FAFSA workshop for parents on December 7th. Click "Read More" for detailed information.

WATERFORDrama will host an informational meeting on November 9 and a meet & greet with the new drama co-directors.

Dance Club will host a meeting for interested members on November 10. Click "Read More" for details.

At the August 22 BOE Special Meeting, Amanda Batty was appointed as the Assistant Principal of WHS. She will officially begin this role on August 23, 2022.

At the July 7 BOE Special Meeting, Kirk Samuelson was appointed as the Principal of WHS. He will officially begin this role on July 14, 2022.

Check out "WHS in the News" for media interviews and clips of the great things happening at WHS!

WPS & UCFS Healthcare have partnered to open two School-Based Health Centers located at WHS & CLMS.

The WHS Virtual Art Gallery showcases WHS students' artwork during Distance Learning.