The Husky Herald

Posted Date: 04/10/26 (02:00 PM)

Husky Herald

Hello all,

We are excited this week to begin the next step in our school mascot naming process!

Over the past few days, students were given the opportunity to cast their votes and help determine the name of our school mascot. It has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm and engagement around this effort, and we are grateful to second grade student, Ella Yang for helping to lead the process.

We will announce the name of our beloved Husky at our upcoming All School Meeting on 4/17. Stay tuned for updates.

Please have your student wear blue and white or their Husky wear on Friday, April 17th for Spirit Day!

Enjoy the moments of the weekend!

Mrs. Phelan :)

Husky Spirit Day, Friday, 4/17

Please have your student wear blue and white or their Husky wear on Friday, April 17th!

Make A Wish Club at WHS

Dear Families,

We’re excited to share a fun, district-wide event coming up this spring!

On Sunday, May 17 at 4:00 PM, the Harlem Wizards will take on a team of Winchester teachers and staff at Winchester High School. This high-energy, interactive game is being hosted by the WHS Make-A-Wish Club and Best Buddies to support a great cause.

This event is designed especially for our elementary and middle school students and families—expect basketball tricks, big laughs, and plenty of crowd participation!

Preview the excitement here

Get your tickets here or

scan the QR code below to purchase tickets

We hope you’ll join us for this memorable and meaningful event!

Thank you!

Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community: Parent Survey:

Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community: Parent Survey: For WPS parents of students in grades 5-12. Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePkeRAR74IMkgPLv-optAs6FlY59F6w4eiPJyS8bCJ8cwFxw/viewform | Flyer

Literacy Links: A New Chapter in Literacy: April 16th

Literacy Links: A New Chapter in Literacy

We invite families and caregivers to a warm and informative Literacy Links session to preview our upcoming elementary literacy curriculum, Arts & Letters. Join Laurie Kirby and Melissa Newell on April 16th at 8:30 am in the Ambrose Cafeteria for a first look at how this new program will inspire your child’s growth as a reader and writer. We are excited to share this new journey with you and answer any questions you may have!

Summer Enrichment Classes

Summer Enrichment Classes

Hello Parents and Caregivers!

Below you'll find a link to our list of Summer Enrichment programs for 2026. Registration forms are linked for each class. Classes will run if there are enough students signed up to meet the minimum requirements. Once a class has enough sign-ups, a confirmation email will be sent with directions for making a payment.

Registering for a class is committing to the class, even though payment comes later.

Please reach out to summerprograms@winchesterps.org with any questions!

https://sites.google.com/winchesterps.org/summerenrichment2026/home_1

2026 MCAS Dates for Grades 3, 4 and 5

Important Reminders

Pets on School Grounds

For the safety and comfort of all students, dogs are not permitted on school property. We understand that many children are fearful of dogs, so we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing pets during arrival and dismissal. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Lost and Found

To help us return lost belongings to their rightful owners, please be sure to label all of your child’s items with their full name. Last year, we donated many gently used items—beautiful coats, sweatshirts, and sweaters—to ENKA simply because they were unclaimed. We’d much rather return them to you! Please note that all items will be donated at the end of each month.

Thank you for your help! 😊