Friday Communication from The Winston School, 5/22/2026

Congratulations, Seniors! All of us here at Winston School could not be more proud of you! You have all worked hard, learned so much, made friends, participated in clubs/activities, stretched yourselves, and have reached a major life milestone - high school graduation. Parents, congratulations to you for all of YOUR hard work supporting your students. Please stay in touch and participate in the growing and vibrant alumni community.

This school year has been one of learning and growth for Winston School, too! We’ve learned by challenging ourselves to improve, build our programs, and create the best possible education for our diverse learning community. We’re growing through campus improvements, staff development, and listening to all of our community members.

This summer, we will begin the next phase of our campus remodel. This seven-month project will provide Winston School students and families with a welcoming entry, an incredible auditorium with indoor/outdoor seating, as well as a new Student Services Center. Expect this to be completed by December 2026.

This phase will have minimal impact on daily student life as it does not involve any classroom spaces. Transportation procedures will remain largely unchanged. Buses will continue to drop students off at the front of the school and parents will continue to drop off at the back gate, no matter the drop off time. You will find a trailer at the back parking lot near the back gate which will be the temporary home for our front office staff, business office, and admissions. Please check in there when you visit campus. Remember to read your school communications as we will share any disruption notifications and changes from this plan throughout the project.

This project wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our donors! I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported this project so far. For those considering giving, please contact me. We’ve got more fundraising to do to complete the final phase of finishing the last two classroom buildings and bringing this project to completion. Every donation is greatly appreciated and important - please consider being a part of this important campus transformation!

I wish you all a wonderful summer. Graduates - savor this time as you prepare for your next steps. Returning families - relax, recharge, and we’ll see so many of you here for our valuable and fun summer school program!

Kim Kanetis

Executive Director

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Our culinary arts students once again dazzled us with their various dishes during Master Chef Week. Their creativity, skill, and passion were on full display, making it a truly delicious success! Some of the highlights included tacos, French toast, risotto & flank steak, spaghetti verde, sopa de fideo, and smoked pork ribs with jalapeño cornbread.

Summer School begins on June 9th

It's not too late to register for Summer School!

Our 6-week summer school program is designed to:

- Maintain learning momentum and daily structure

- Build skills, deepen knowledge, and explore new ideas

- Spend time with friends and enjoy the summer vibe!

- Fun after school programs with art, culinary, and/or D&D offerings: sign up here

Please reach out to Mr. Jacobsen with any questions about our summer school program.

School hours: 8:15 AM - 12:45 PM

Dates: June 9 - July 22 (no school on June 19 or July 3)

For Private Students: Sign Up Here

For Public Students: Sign Up Here

As we continue planning for the 2026–2027 school year, we are excited about the opportunity to continue growing alongside your students and families. To secure your child’s seat for next year, please return your enrollment agreement and $995 registration fee by May 29.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to Lisa Kondrat, Director of Admissions, with any questions.

Thank you for being such an important part of the Winston community! We look forward to another wonderful year together!

Dream On Yearbook is on sale for $75

Yearbooks will be distributed to students next Tuesday, May 26th. Pre-purchase your copy today and make sure you have this year’s moments to look back on for years to come. Cash or check (payable to The Winston School) can be submitted to the front office, or it is available on our website as well.

Saturday, May 23

~ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday School

Monday, May 25

~ Memorial Day - No School

Tuesday, May 26

~ Senior Breakfast & Slideshow

~ Yearbook distribution day 📖

Wednesday, May 27

~ Senior Movie & Pizza Day 🍕

Thursday, May 28

~ Final Day of School: Dismissal @ 1:00 PM

~ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Middle School Graduation

~ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - High School Graduation

Friday, May 29

~ Fall Enrollment Contracts due

Tuesday, June 9

~ First Day of Summer School

Ms. Jana,

Thank you for the enthusiasm you brought to class and always volunteering to chaperone at prom.

Ms. Shelly,

We appreciate the care you brought to the Middle School class and your wonderful drama productions and activities.

Mrs. Vits,

Thank you for your many years supporting Winston from reading intervention and classroom help to managing technology and facilities and, recently, all the behind-the-scenes support of staff and students.

Ms. Melanie,

Thank you for your constant support and helping our students grow and thrive on campus and providing a safe space for all.

Counseling Interns (Ms. Shira, Ms. Stephanie, Ms. Sarah, Ms. Mariana, Ms. Sam, Ms. Adia, Mx. Mars, Ms. Aliyah),

Your dedication to supporting Winston students has been inspiring.

We appreciate all your work and care for Winston students and your part in making the school a better place. We wish you the very best in your next adventures!

Check out our profile to see the great work we do for our community. We want to make sure you have the progress updates you need to support our work with trust and confidence.

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