Greetings Wilbur Cross Families,

We hope all are having a restful weekend and Shanah Tova to all who celebrate the Jewish New Year. Our third week of school starts tomorrow and we’ve got a full week ahead of us to continue to settle in what is shaping up to be a spectacular 2026-27 school year. 

We have our first Parent Teacher Students Association, or PTSA meeting, this Tuesday in the school atrium at 6:00. All are welcome to come out and connect with this amazing organization that supports so many important initiatives in this school - you do not have to worry about making every meeting, but this Tuesday is a great opportunity to find out how you can support our school community through a variety of activities.

Hispanic Heritage Month also begins this week! We join our entire Wilbur Cross High School community in recognizing and honoring the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and invaluable contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to our school, community, and nation throughout this month and all year long.

Many students have submitted schedule change requests via the add/drop form available on the school website. Counselors are processing those requests as efficiently and fairly as possible and will continue to do so for the remainder of the add/drop period, which will remain open until this Wednesday September 16th. Students should keep an eye on their school email for counselor responses to requests. 

Cross remains committed to the district cell phone policy. Personal devices—phones, AirPods, and wearable tech—must be stored in Yondr pouches all day. Please ensure your student brings their pouch daily or purchases a replacement at school if lost.

If you need assistance or have questions -  check the school website or call the main office at 475-220-7400.

Sincerely,

Matt Brown
Principal

Tuesday, September 15th: PTSA Meeting @ 6pm
Wednesday, September 16th: Add/Drop closes at 12:00pm
Monday, September 21st: No School (Yom Kippur) 
Wednesday, September 23rd: Senior Meeting for Grade 12 students & their families @ 4pm and Open House 5-7pm
Thursday, October 1st: Marking Period 1 Progress Reports Released on PowerSchool

The Add/Drop window will be open up until 12:00p.m. on Wednesday, September 16th. Students may request to add and/or drop classes using this form. For more detailed information on the Add/Drop Window, please click here.

All students who are new to New Haven Public Schools or are in Grade 10 must have physicals and immunization records dated on or after September 1, 2025 on file with the school nurses. Per CT State Law, students who do not have up to date physicals and immunizations will not be allowed to come to school until the requirements are satisfied. For more information and for the portal to upload documents, please click here.

Wilbur Cross doors open at 7:00am. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria up until 7:25am and classes begin right at 7:30am. Students should be in the building and in their class no later than 7:30am and follow their schedules on PowerSchool, ensuring they are on time to each of their classes.

Please either call the Main Office (475-220-7400) or fill out this Attendance Form to let us know that your child will be absent. Students can bring in the excuse note when they return to school at the Main Office. All absences are considered unexcused until proper documentation is received and reviewed. Students may be excused for a maximum of 10 days throughout the school year.

Please be sure you speak to and support your child with coming to school and class on time as it will impact their grades and future scholarship opportunities!

All students K-12 in New Haven Public Schools must lock up their cellphones and other devices (airpods, smart watches, etc.) at the beginning of each day. Students are required to have a working Yondr Pouch. iPads and laptops must be either kept at home or stored in the student's backpack and only used in a classroom if a a teacher gives permission.

Students who have damaged or lost their Yondr Pouch will need to pay $40 for a replacement. If students do not pay for a new pouch it will become an obligation. Students new to Wilbur Cross will be assigned a Yondr pouch on their first day.

Students who are caught with their phones out of their Yondr pouches and/or using iPads or computers without teacher permission will have the device confiscated and parents/guardians will need to pick up the devices in the Main Office.

Accessing PowerSchool: PowerSchool is critical for all students and families. PowerSchool can be accessed by the app or on the website. The district code for New Haven on the PowerSchool App is FKBS. Click here for information on how to create a parent account. 

Attendance: This Online Attendance Form is for parents/guardians to submit a formal notification of a student absence to the Wilbur Cross High School Attendance Office. Please complete this form by 11:59 PM on the day the student is absent. Note: Absences are considered unexcused until proper documentation is reviewed and accepted by the Attendance Office.

Withdraw/Transfer: This online Withdraw/Transfer Form is for parents/guardians to officially submit a Student Withdrawal/Transfer Request from Wilbur Cross High School. Completing this form will notify the school of the student's departure and provide the necessary details for records transfer. A staff member will contact you within 2-3 business days to confirm and finalize the withdrawal process. Please have your student's information and details about their new school (if transferring) ready.

Records Request Form: This online Records Request Form is to officially request an Official Transcript or Records from Wilbur Cross High School. This online form replaces all previous email requests to expedite the process and limit entry into the building. Examples of reasons for request are College Applications, Employment/Background Check, Scholarship Application, Personal Records. You will need to provide your photo ID/consent form and the Name and Full Mailing Address/Email Address of the recipient. Requests are typically processed within 3 business days.

Be sure to check the Student Daily News for updates on student activities, events for the upcoming week, clubs, ways to get involved, athletics and more!

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For the most up to date information or announcements, please see the News section on our homepage of our website at wilburcross.nhps.net.

Need more help or need to update your contact information to stay connected? Please call the Main Office at 475-220-7400.