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Welcome Back!

Good Morning WPS Families,

We hope that you have all been able to enjoy some rest and relaxation over these too-short summer months.  We are beyond excited to be gearing up to welcome our students back beginning next Tuesday!

 

Good Morning WPS Families,

We hope that you have all been able to enjoy some rest and relaxation over these too-short summer months.  We are beyond excited to be gearing up to welcome our students back beginning next Tuesday!

With record-breaking achievement gains being made and expanded Career and Technical Education and Advanced Placement opportunities available at WHS, new principal leadership at both WMS and Springbrook Elementary, and a bright and beautiful State Street School opening, SY 26-27 promises to be another exciting and productive year.

Please continue to keep an eye out for announcements and information from your child’s principal and/or teachers for the latest on everything you’ll need to know about transportation, arrival and dismissal procedures, behavioral and academic expectations and more. And please do not hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions that may remain.

Please also be reminded that in accordance with Rhode Island General Law, WPS has a new policy taking effect with respect to electronic communication devices. All smart phones, smart watches, air pods (or similar) are to be off and away for the entirety of the school day. We hope parents will join us as we work to redirect our students away from social media distraction and back toward more authentic socialization and renewed focus on learning and growing together in real life.

As many are aware, I am retiring at the end of next week. The Central Administration team and the School Committee are currently working together to plan next steps for identifying and hiring the district’s next superintendent. Since 2017, it has been my honor and privilege to serve this community and I look forward to watching WPS continue to grow and thrive; albeit, from a different perspective.

Thank you and best wishes for a great 26-27 in Bulldog Nation.

 

Sincerly,

Mark Garceau, Superintendent 

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Flu Clinic - Get your seasonal protection against flu

Westerly Middle School

10 Sandy Hill Road
Westerly, RI 02891

Monday, 10/19/2026
Location: Cafeteria
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Community Clinic

Your local clinic will offer:
• Flu (influenza) vaccine
• FluMist
Have Insurance?
• Please bring your insurance card.
No Insurance?
• No problem! Get vaccinated at no
out-of-pocket cost.
Registration:
• Please register in advance.
•  visit: schoolflu.com
Direct link: thewellcomp.com/Registrations/ChooseSchool.aspx
Login ID: wms101926
• Walk-ins depend on available
resources and are first come,
first served.

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Quick Reminders 9.24.26
  • 10/1 Early release day
  • 10/5 Picture day with Coffee Pond
  • 10/23 Grade 7 Halloween Dance
  • 12/3 Early release for parent teacher conferences
  • 12/5 Theatre Scrapbook shows at 12p and 2p
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Beginning of School Year Announcements

Welcome back, here are few announcements to start the school year.

  • The first day of school is on September 2nd. We have been preparing all summer and are eager to see everyone again!
  • If you need any assistance with school supplies, please reach out to us at WMS. We want to ensure that every student has everything they need to succeed. 
  • Please complete your student’s contact information on Powerschool as soon as possible. Your student will not be released to anyone who is not on the emergency contact list, so please be sure that it is up to date to avoid any hiccups. 
  • Meal Benefit applications should be going home with beginning of year paperwork. We highly encourage families to complete one. Those eligible for reduced prices will receive free meals. Meal prices for this year are as follows: $3.25 for lunch and $2.00 for breakfast. A link to the online application can be found on the website. 
  • Picture Day will take place on September 24th. Please plan accordingly with your student. 

Miscellaneous:

  1. Lost and Found- Please be sure to check the lost and found for any items that may belong to you. All items are on display in the cafeteria. 
  2. As stated in the student handbook, students who have 3 or more tardies will be receiving a 1 hour detention for each tardy past 3. Students who serve detention can either take the late bus home at 4pm or can be picked up by a parent at 3:45pm.
  3. If you missed the opportunity to purchase a yearbook online, WMS will have a limited quantity available for purchase. 
  4. The WMS PTO is searching for new members! With the transition to high school, many of our amazing PTO parents are “retiring” from WMS. They are hoping to continue all of the amazing work they do in the years to come. Please reach out if you are interested in being a part of this team! 
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June/SUMMER Happenings at WMS

Summer Announcements

  • Team Letters will be sent out mid-August. Please be on the lookout for this important information. 
  • Please be sure to update your student(s) emergency contact and pickup information on powerschool to enable a smooth transition into the new school year. 
  • The first day of school will be 9/2
  • WMS Open House dates/times are as follows:
    • Grade 6- 8/27, 5-6 pm
    • Grades 7 & 8- 8/27, 6-7pm
    • Grade 5- 8/28, 5-6pm
       


Student Opportunities Over Summer

  • Summer school begins on July 7th at WMS. 
  • Theatre Scrapbook will be hosting a summer camp at WMS over the summer daily from 9am-12pm. 
  • Westerly Public Schools is offering free meals to all WPS students. The service will be located at White Rock Sports Complex and held 7/7-8/1, 11:30am-12:30pm. 
  • Westerly Youth and Westerly Teen Surf Camp will be held this summer with weekly sessions beginning 7/7. This program is a partnership between Paddle Surf RI and Westerly Recreation. You can sign up here
  • There will be a WMS Athletic Camp for anyone interested in playing Middle School volleyball. It will take place at the high school from 7/7-7/11
  • WHS is excited to offer the “Jump Start” program to incoming 9th graders on 8/19 and 8/20. This program is designed to ease the transition to high school. 
  • Students are encouraged to participate in the summer reading program! To participate, students must complete two books and a google form for each book. A special event will be held for all who participate! 

Miscellaneous:

  1. Lost and Found- Please be sure to check the lost and found for any items that may belong to you. All items are on display in the cafeteria. 
  2. As stated in the student handbook, students who have 3 or more tardies will be receiving a 1 hour detention for each tardy past 3. Students who serve detention can either take the late bus home at 4pm or can be picked up by a parent at 3:45pm.
  3. If you missed the opportunity to purchase a yearbook online, WMS will have a limited quantity available for purchase. 
  4. The WMS PTO is searching for new members! With the transition to high school, many of our amazing PTO parents are “retiring” from WMS. They are hoping to continue all of the amazing work they do in the years to come. Stop by their next meeting on May 14th to learn more.

Call Justine Gouvin at 401-315-1603.