Dear West Shore Families,
Happy New Year, and welcome back! We hope your family had time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the winter break. It has been wonderful to welcome students back to West Shore and see how quickly they have settled into learning routines. Our classrooms are buzzing with engagement, curiosity, and collaboration, and we are off to a strong start in 2026.
IXL Update
All students continue to have recommended skills assigned on IXL, which they work on during Academic Support (ASA). As of this week, West Shore students have completed over 573,000 IXL questions, and we are working toward an exciting goal of 1 million questions completed.
NAEP Assessment
On February 17, fifty eighth-grade students from West Shore Middle School will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often referred to as The Nation’s Report Card. This nationally recognized assessment measures student achievement in areas such as reading, math, and science and helps inform educational practices at the national and state levels. We are proud of our students for representing West Shore in this important effort, and families of selected students will receive additional information soon.
Student Leadership Field Trip
We are excited to share that fifteen West Shore student leaders will attend a Student Leadership Conference at Southern Connecticut State University on Friday, January 16. This opportunity is an extension of the leadership development work happening through our Sidekick Program, allowing students to collaborate with peers from across the state while strengthening leadership skills, teamwork, and confidence. Families of participating students will receive trip details shortly.
Yearbook Update
Yearbook sales are ongoing, and families may submit payment online, with cash, or by check. Please note that the deadline for submitting baby photos has passed. Information about booster ad submissions to celebrate our eighth-grade students will be shared soon.
Ski Club
West Shore Ski Club kicked off its first trip of the season this week at Mount Southington, where students enjoyed great snow and a fun afternoon on the slopes. We look forward to additional trips throughout the winter season.
Upcoming Dates
January 14 – PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
January 16 – Student Leadership Field Trip
January 21 - 2nd quarter ends
February 17 – NAEP Testing Day (selected eighth-grade students)
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to a productive and successful year ahead at West Shore Middle School.
Warmly,
Carrie Keramis
Principal, West Shore Middle School
PTA Dates to Know:
Upcoming:
1/14/26 PTA Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. followed by the 8th grade committee meeting
2/14/26 West Shore Night at The Bridgeport Islanders. Get your tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Westshore64
3/5 Paint and Pizza Night 6:00 p.m., West Shore Cafeteria. https://tinyurl.com/32sy3sba
4/22 Family Skate Night 6:15-7:45 Milford Ice Arena