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WHS News - Principal's Newsletter

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:16:00 GMT

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

Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:50:00 GMT

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.

Underclassmen Awards

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:59:00 GMT

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

Senior Awards Ceremony

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:58:00 GMT

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

SeaPerch Competition

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:51:00 GMT

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.

Partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:57:00 GMT

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

WHS A/B Schedule

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:37:00 GMT

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

Annual Notification Manual and School Handbooks

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:33:00 GMT

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

WPS Bus Routes

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:30:00 GMT

Please click below for information on the WPS Bus Routes.

Community Event - Understanding AI in Education

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:40:00 GMT

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

WHS Program of Studies

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:21:00 GMT

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

Social Media Safety Presentation

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:13:00 GMT

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

Partner Districts Information

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:55:00 GMT

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.

One-to-One Device Program and Student Device Protection Program Information

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:25:00 GMT

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

WHS Virtual Art Gallery

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:18:00 GMT

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

School Safety Forum

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:45:00 GMT

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.

New Student Registration

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:11:00 GMT

New Student Registration at WHS

Midterm Exam Schedule

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 20:00:00 GMT

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

Whalers, Lancers & Saints Art Show

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:04:00 GMT

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

Free FAFSA Workshop for Parents of Seniors

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:03:00 GMT

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

Drama Club Update

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:24:00 GMT

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

Dance Club Information

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:56:00 GMT

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

New WHS Assistant Principal

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:30:00 GMT

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.

WHS Administrative Update

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:02:00 GMT

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.

WHS in the News

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:24:00 GMT

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

UCFS School Based Health Centers in WPS

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:51:00 GMT

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