August 30, 2022

Dear Students, Staff and Parents:

I am so thrilled to be here and have had such a busy summer getting the lay of the land and meeting all of the wonderful people who contribute to the success of students at Weston High School. The warm welcome I have received is such a positive reflection of all this community has to offer and the value Weston places on the high school experience. Weston has maintained a tradition of excellence throughout its history. As a graduate of a rival SWC high school I know well the reputation of WHS and will endeavor to do all that I can to maintain traditions while propelling us into the future and becoming better than ever.

As we embark on a new school year it is important for all of us to remember what it means to be a True Trojan. We at WHS will expect you to Team Up With Your School, Respect One Another, Own Your Actions, Join Your Community, Act With Integrity and Notice the World Around You. These principles are the foundation of our daily interactions with each other. There is no doubt that aspects of high school will continue to be challenging. Your commitment to these core principles will help you persevere during tough times and allow all of us to enjoy all that WHS has to offer. Thank you for your continued commitment to being a True Trojan!

I am happy to be here and look forward to meeting each and every one of you during the opening days of school. I’m hoping you are feeling refreshed this summer and are excited to start another school year. Everyone always says high school goes by in a flash…try not to get caught up in what others are doing, stay true to yourself and be curious! I assure you that in the end what matters most is making healthy decisions that lead to your own happiness. See you soon!

Kindly,

Ms. Ward

Mr. Matthew Filip

Assistant Principal Matt Filip joined Weston High School in the summer of 2015.  He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Science and Business from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Edu

cation Degree in Teaching and Learning from DePaul University.  He completed his preparation for administrative certification at Sacred Heart University.

Before coming to Weston, Mr. Filip served as the Science Department Chair at Amity High School in Woodbridge.  Previous to that , he taught at Staples High School in Westport, Middlebrook School in Wilton, and Harris City Academy Crystal Palace in London, England.

Mr. Filip supports students with last names A – L, and can be reached via email at matthewfilip@westonps.org

Ms. Juliane Givoni

Assistant Principal Juliane Givoni joined the faculty of Weston High School in 2015. Before coming to Weston, Ms. Givoni served as Instructional Leader in the Humanities and Choral Director at Joel Barlow High School. Ms. Givoni holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Administration from New York University, and a Sixth Year Certificate in Educational Leadership from the University of Connecticut.

Ms. Givoni supports students with last names M – Z. She can be reached via email at julianegivoni@westonps.org.