Reminder: This Thursday will be the last day of the 25/26 School Year☀️ // Este jueves será el último día del año escolar 25/26☀️
WHHS Junior Malena Noboa Egas stands proudly at the Connecticut Supreme Court in Hartford on June 4, after being honored as a runner-up in the Connecticut Bar Foundation essay contest. Malena received a $1,000 award and a plaque for her compelling essay on students’ First Amendment rights in schools.
Reminder: Monday, June 9 will be the final full day of school for the year, with Tuesday, June 10 through Thursday, June 12 as half days.
One week left! 🎓 WHHS Class of 2025, June 11 is almost here. Let’s soak up every moment and celebrate these last days, seniors!
At 11:45 yesterday, seniors celebrated their last bell at WHHS — one final moment together before heading into finals and graduation. Here’s to the memories made and the journey ahead 💙🎓 good luck this week! Photos by: Blue Devil Photography
Last Friday, members of the West Haven PD—including the K9 Unit, SWAT Team, and Bomb Squad—visited WHHS for an educational event hosted by the Criminal Justice Cohort. We’re grateful for their time and expertise in giving our students a closer look at these impactful career fields.
Last night, WHHS hosted its Fine Arts Festival in the high school lobby! 🎨🎶 The event featured incredible student artwork, performances from the band, choir, and theater, and even delicious snacks prepared by the culinary department. 🍪🎭🎷 Thanks to everyone who came out to support our talented students—what a night! 💙 Photos by: Blue Devil Photography
Yesterday, WHHS seniors celebrated at their Senior Picnic at Cielo! 🎓☀️ After a year of hard work, they definitely earned a day to relax, connect with friends, and celebrate all they’ve accomplished. 💙🍦🍗🎶 With a mobile ice cream parlor, Mission BBQ, and a DJ, it was an unforgettable time! We’re so proud of you, Class of 2025!
Yesterday at WHHS, we celebrated our students' academic excellence at the annual Honors Award Breakfast! 🎉🎓 Students were recognized for their hard work in Honors and AP courses over the years—earning a certificate as freshmen, a pin as sophomores, a sweatshirt as juniors, and a gold cord for graduation as seniors—all by maintaining a B or better each year. Proud of their dedication and achievement!
Congratulations to Abby Wynus on setting WHH's new Single Season Home Record with 7 home runs! The record setting home run came on a blast against Woodstock Academy this past Saturday in a 5-3 win for the Blue Devils! Congratulations Abby!
Yesterday, AP U.S. Government and Politics students heard guest speaker Michael Scanlon, a WH resident who worked his entire career as a foreign service officer for the U.S. State Department. The students really enjoyed Michael’s talk and truly appreciated his advice to find a job you love, see the world, experience different cultures, learn new languages, and READ WIDELY! Michael worked in eight different countries and had a truly remarkable career. On this Memorial Day weekend, WHHS thanks Michael for his service to his country and the world.
This week, WHHS Library Media Specialist Mrs. Jill Woychowski gave an engaging presentation to the Science and Food class on Urban Farming in West Haven. Students explored both the benefits and challenges of growing food in an urban environment.
Mrs. Woychowski also shared a practical, step-by-step guide to eating locally and reducing food waste, empowering students to make more sustainable choices in their everyday lives.
Happy Prom Night to our Seniors at West Haven High School! 👔🎀🌹
🎓 Only 20 days left until graduation, Westies! Stay focused, finish strong, and make these last days count! 💙🤍 #WHHSCountdown #ClassOf2025 #AlmostThere
There will be no school on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, May 27. // No habrá clases el lunes 26 de mayo de 2025 en conmemoración del Día de los Caídos (Memorial Day). Disfruten del fin de semana largo y nos vemos el martes 27 de mayo.
Big congratulations to Ashlynn Trenchard and Tanjib Jamil of WHHS, and Anthony Villeda and Drew Szerszen of Bailey Middle School, who were recognized at last night’s WHBOE meeting with the CABE Student Leadership Award!
Also celebrated were Bedirhan Ozmen and Kadidja Morou of WHHS for their amazing work as student representatives to the Board of Education.
A great night of recognition for some truly dedicated students!
WHHS Students Featured at SCC Arts Expo!
Congrats to Jaylyn Powell, Katrina Reyes, and Alyssa Hernandez, whose amazing artwork was showcased at the 2025 SCC Arts Expo in New Haven! Their work was displayed alongside top student art from across the region. We’re so proud of their creativity and talent! Stay tuned for an upcoming in depth article on the event!
🌟 Last night at WHHS, the 2025 Unsung Hero Recipient Dinner was held, celebrating the incredible individuals who make a difference every day in our schools.
Each school selected its very own unsung hero—from security guards and secretaries to teachers, speech pathologists, and more. No matter the position, every member of West Haven Public Schools plays a vital role in shaping the lives of our students and supporting our community.
We are proud to work alongside such dedicated professionals who care deeply about the education and well-being of our youth. Last night was a special opportunity to recognize and honor their hard work and commitment. 🙌
Stay tuned for an upcoming article highlighting this event!
A heartfelt congratulations to all the graduating seniors honored at the Pamela B. Gardner Senior Scholarship Night! 🎓 Your hard work, dedication, and achievements lit up the evening with pride and promise. Here's to the bright futures ahead! 💙🤍 Stay tuned for an upcoming article on the event in the coming week.
🎶 WHHS Spring Choral Concert 🎶
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening of music at last night’s Spring Choral Concert!
A huge congratulations to all of our chorus members for your incredible performances and the hard work you’ve put in all year. Your dedication truly shined on stage.
To our senior members — thank you for the years of talent, leadership, and heart you’ve given to WHHS Chorus. We’re so proud of you and wish you nothing but the best as you graduate.
And a special thank you to Jason Thomas for your outstanding work in organizing and directing such a beautiful event. Your passion brings it all together.
