The Principal's Newsletter
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Principal Rinaldi
Dear Westhill Families,
The momentum at Westhill is truly soaring as we hit the heart of May. It has been a week of immense pride, high stakes, and memorable celebrations. From the dance floor to the dugout to our AP testing locations, our students continue to show exactly what it means to be Westhill & P.R.O.U.D.!
A Night to Remember: Junior Prom
Last Friday, our Juniors took center stage for a wonderful Junior Prom. It was a joy to see our students dressed to the nines, celebrating their hard work and friendships in such a positive, vibrant environment. The evening was a resounding success, and I want to personally thank the student organizers, faculty advisors and the Stamford Fire Department 😉 who ensured the night was safe, elegant, and filled with memories that will last a lifetime.
Academic Excellence: AP Testing
This week marked the official start of the Advanced Placement (AP) testing window. As such many of our classrooms have been transformed into hubs of intense focus and determination. We want to congratulate our students on a very successful start to this rigorous period. Your preparation is evident, and your "lock in" mentality is inspiring. Keep that stamina and motivation high as we move into the second week of exams!
Athletics: City Champions!
Please join me in a massive round of applause for our varsity Baseball and Softball teams! Both programs demonstrated incredible grit, teamwork, and skill this week to secure their respective City Championship wins! Bringing those titles home to Westhill is a testament to the hours of practice and dedication these athletes and coaches put in all season! Go Hill!
Looking Ahead: The Road to Graduation
As one chapter closes, another begins for our Class of 2026.
- Senior Prom: The countdown is officially on! Our Senior Prom will take place next Friday, May 15. This is a milestone event for our seniors, and we look forward to another evening of celebration and class unity.
- Final Push: With the finish line in sight, we encourage all students to remain diligent with their Quarter 4 assignments and internship paperwork.
Important Dates
- May 4–15: AP Testing Window (Ongoing)
- May 15: Senior Prom
- May 18: Senior Internship Start Date
Last but certainly not least, thank you so much to our incredible WPTSO for their support and kindness during Teacher Appreciation Week and VERY happy Mother’s Day to all our Viking mothers this Sunday!
Go Vikings!
With gratitude,
Principal Rinaldi and your Westhill Administrators
Need more information regarding Stamford Public Schools? Please access the link below: https://www.stamfordpublicschools.org/about-us/family-guide
Student Restrooms:
Please be assured that there are ample restrooms available to our students throughout the day. For safety reasons however student restrooms are locked at the end of each school day and then reopened by security once the next school day begins. For safety reasons during our lunch waves student restrooms located near classrooms are closed off to students while restrooms adjacent to our cafeterias are open for use. If your child should express any concern regarding the availability of student restrooms, please reach out to your child’s grade level assistant principal for assistance.
Superintendent’s Message:
Christine Wheeler, Department Leader for English:
The English Department would like to wish all of our juniors taking the AP Language and Composition exam this week an amazing testing experience!⭐ 💫⭐
It’s time to start thinking about returning books. If any student has books from previous years of English or from semester one please come by room 220 to return them. Current English classes will return books later this month.
Congratulations to Mr. von Wahlde on being chosen by this year’s seniors to be the keynote speaker at graduation! 🎓
Have a Great Week Vikings!
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