A New School Year Begins: Building Our Future Together

There is a distinct, unmatched energy that fills the air as a new school year approaches. Classrooms are coming to life, halls are being prepared, and our dedicated educators are eagerly awaiting the moment they can greet our students walking back through the doors. Whether your family is taking its very first steps into preschool or preparing for senior year, welcome to the new school year at WPS!

A fresh school year brings endless possibilities—a chance to set ambitious goals, discover new passions, and grow as a community. Our commitment to you remains simple and strong: to provide every child with a safe, welcoming, and high-achieving environment where they feel valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

To ensure our students have every opportunity to excel this year, we are taking a few key steps forward together:

• Consistent, High-Quality Learning: We are launching a unified district curriculum to ensure every student, in every classroom, receives the exact same rich, rigorous, and engaging learning experiences.
• Focusing on Connection and Well-Being: To support our students' mental health, boost classroom engagement, and foster genuine face-to-face friendships, we are implementing a district-wide cell phone policy. By creating phone-free learning spaces during the school day, we are giving our students room to focus, connect, and learn without constant digital interruptions.

Great schools are built on strong partnerships. To our families: thank you for trusting us with your children’s education and future. To our incredible teachers and staff: thank you for the heart, talent, and energy you bring to our schools and system every single day. To our engaged community members: thank you for always supporting our goals and being an integral part of this public education system of which I am genuinely proud.

We have so much to look forward to, and I am filled with optimism for all that our students will accomplish in the months ahead. Let’s make this an unforgettable year of learning, growth, and community!

Warmly,

Dr. Jeni Gotto

Superintendent of Schools

Westminster Public Schools