Good Afternoon, Due to uncertain weather conditions, we have coordinated with our presenter to reschedule the Star Party for December 11, 2025! The wet fields and potential cloud cover won't make for an enjoyable star party!
Please join us for hot chocolate and sky viewing on December 11! Hopefully, the THIRD time's a charm.
Thank you for your understanding!
3 days ago, Dr. Kim O'Donnell
It's National School Bus Safety Week and Driver Appreciation Week! Thank you to our amazing drivers and transportation staff who take care of us every day!
4 days ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Great weekend for the Blue Blazes! Our WHS Marching Band and Color Guard scored a perfect 5 at the Maine Band Directors Association Competition in Wells with their amazing show The Light Within. Congratulations on your remarkable show. And our Blue Blazes Football Team came from behind to win over Cheverus, 27-21. This was Westbrook's fifth straight win! Congratulations and thank you to our players, their teachers and coaches, and their families! We're proud of you!
4 days ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Happy National School Nutrition Week! Our cafeterias are serving food from around the world this week. Today, our HS and MS students enjoyed delicious noodle bowls as their main entree and elementary students enjoyed meatball banh mi sandwiches with Thai cauliflower and pickled vegetables on the side. And THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Community Dinner last night! We hope you enjoyed the meal, the tour of the WMS gardens, and the company!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 10 due to a Professional Development Day for staff. There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 13 due to Indigenous Peoples' Day. Have a great weekend!
15 days ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Announcing the launch of the Westbrook Education Foundation!
about 1 month ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Thank you to Westbrook-Gorham Rotary for donating a beautiful United States map for the Canal School grounds!
about 1 month ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Read about this week's WHS Athlete of the Week Hattie C. as well as updates about WHS Athletics in this week's issue of the Blue Blazes Bulletin, published by the Athletics and Activities Department. You can find this on the Athletics and Activities Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577385413170
about 1 month ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Today is the First Day of Kindergarten! Welcome to our Kindergarteners and their families!
about 2 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
CORRECTION: Open Houses at all schools will be from 5-6pm. The correct schedule is below and in the updated letter at this link: https://5il.co/3o5ga Canal School - Wednesday, August 27, 5-6pm Congin School - Monday, August 25, 5-6pm Saccarappa School - Monday, August 25, 5-6pm WMS - Gr. 5: Tuesday, August 26, 5-6pm; Grs. 6-8: Thursday, September 4, 5-6pm WHS and WRVC - Tuesday, September 9, 5-6pm
Walker Memorial Library is hosting a School Supply Swap on Saturday, August 16, 10:30am-12:30pm. Bring supplies, take supplies!
2 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Dear Congin families,
You may have seen in the media that a former Ed Tech, Dan Spring, has been charged with a Class D misdemeanor for allegedly assaulting a student at Congin School. Mr. Bisson and I became aware of the incident in April which prompted an internal investigation. While I cannot share details of the allegation, our investigation, or the outcome, I can confirm that Mr. Spring is no longer employed by the Westbrook Schools and has not been since April.
The safety of our students is our highest priority. Our staff care for them with such love and respect. Please be assured that we do not tolerate conduct like this and that protocols and practices are in place to keep all students safe.
Sincerely,
Peter Lancia, Ph. D. Superintendent of Schools
3 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
Come to Westbrook's Juneteenth Celebration! June 19, 11-1, Riverbank Park
Thank you to everyone who voted in yesterday's School Budget Vote. The budget was passed with 59% in favor and 41% opposed. Additionally, voters chose to continue voting on the school budget every year with 73% in favor of doing so. We appreciate the involvement of so many people in the community in the budget process!
4 months ago, Dr. Peter Lancia
The Westbrook Adult Education ceremony is underway! Congratulations to all the graduates!
Westbrook Transportation Department sponsored a Stuff-the-Bus event on Sunday! Thank you to all who donated food items! The event was a huge success, emphasizing how awesome our community is at supporting one another!
