Wrangell High School Newsletter
January 20, 2020
Important Dates
January 20: Public Hearing re: Report Card to the Public at 6 pm in EES Room 101
January 20: Regular Schol Board Meeting at 7 pm in EES Room 101
January 21: Financial Aid Night @ 6 pm in the WHS Commons
January 22: Secondary Advisory Committee Meeting at 6 pm in Ms. Massin's classroom
January 24 - 25: Basketball @ Haines (BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS) (Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/user/smcphetres)
January 31 - February 1: Boys Basketball @ Craig
January 31 - February 1: Girls Basketball Home v. Craig (Streaming: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/craig-high-school-craig-ak)
Parents/Students
Secondary Advisory Committee Meeting
Financial Aid Night
SAT - March 25
JUNIORS: The SAT will be given to all Juniors on Wednesday, March 25th. The fee will be paid for by the school as it is a graduation requirement to take the SAT or ACT once.
Homecoming!
Senior Families and Students
SENIORS - THE 2020 SHIRT ORDERS ARE IN! (hoodies and T-shirts)
They look great! Contact Jing to pay and pick up shirts. Total is $36.00.
Senior Students and Families: Please join and follow FB page WHS Class of 2020 for important dates and information!
Senior Parents: For information and to help with Senior activities leading up to Graduation and Graduation Party please contact Kathy Jo Blackburn kjblkbrn@aptalaska.net and follow FB page 2020 Senior Parents Fundraising and Planning Group.
Thank you for your support!
Senior Class Advisors: Diane O’Brien obriens@aptalaska.net and Jennifer Weiderspohn tustumena@gmail.com
Student Activities
Basketball
Boys & Girls travel to Haines this weekend. Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/user/smcphetres
Winter/Spring Activities Schedule
District Announcements
Regular School Board Meeting/Work Session
Wrangell Public School Board will hold a Regular Meeting Monday, January 20, 2020, in Evergreen Elementary School Room 101, beginning at 7:00 PM.
A work session to continue to review the Progress Toward Strategic Plan Goals will precede the meeting at 6:00 PM.
The agenda for the School Board Meeting will be available online four days prior to the meeting at https://www.boarddocs.com/ak/wrangell/Board.nsf. The public is encouraged to attend.
Job Announcements
Wrangell Public Schools is accepting applications for the following positions:
Business Manager: This is a 12-month position with benefits paid on the Exempt Employee Salary Schedule.
Responsibilities include oversight of the school budget using a uniform chart of accounts coding, maintaining financial records, conducting all banking, payroll, accounts payable, annual audit preparation and advising the superintendent in all matters that are financially relevant for the district. Degree in business and/or five years’ experience in school business management preferred.
K-12 School Counselor: the counselor is responsible for data collection related to social, emotional and personal counseling and guidance for students assigned.
• Valid Alaskan Type C Special Services Certificate required, with an endorsement as Counselor.
• Alaskan Type A Teaching Certificate preferred.
• At least one year demonstrated successful educational counseling experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
A. It is the responsibility of the counselor to maintain competency in areas of certification and assignment.
B. It is the responsibility of the counselor to provide for counseling opportunities and a planned sequence of career guidance activities for students.
C. It is the responsibility of the counselor to provide consulting service to the teachers, administrator and parents.
D. It is the responsibility of the counselor to provide information and recommendations for education and career placement, and to make health, psychological and legal referrals.
E. It is the responsibility of the counselor to share in the facilitation of district wide testing program to include statewide assessments and MAP testing, assessments and surveys including administration, information, interpretation, staff training and evaluation of results.
F. It is the responsibility of the counselor to strive for harmonious and cooperative relationships with staff, students, parents and community.
G. It is the responsibility of the counselor to encourage community participation, maintain a positive image, and to develop contacts in the community.
Anticipated Start Date: January 6, 2020.
Secondary School Counselor: the counselor is responsible for data collection related to social, emotional and personal counseling and guidance for students assigned.
• Valid Alaskan Type C Special Services Certificate required, with an endorsement as Counselor.
• Alaskan Type A Teaching Certificate preferred.
• At least one year demonstrated successful educational counseling experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
A. It is the responsibility of the counselor to maintain competency in areas of certification and assignment.
B. It is the responsibility of the counselor to provide for counseling opportunities and a planned sequence of career guidance activities for students.
C. It is the responsibility of the counselor to provide consulting service to the teachers, administrator and parents.
D. It is the responsibility of the counselor to provide information and recommendations for education and career placement, and to make health, psychological and legal referrals.
E. It is the responsibility of the counselor to share in the facilitation of district wide testing program to include statewide assessments and MAP testing, assessments and surveys including administration, information, interpretation, staff training and evaluation of results.
F. It is the responsibility of the counselor to strive for harmonious and cooperative relationships with staff, students, parents and community.
G. It is the responsibility of the counselor to encourage community participation, maintain a positive image, and to develop contacts in the community.
Anticipated Start Date: August 26, 2020. For more information and a detailed job description, please contact the District Office at 907-874-2347. Position open until filled.
Long-term Substitute Elementary Teacher: This position will begin on February 10, 2020 and is estimated to run through March 13, 2020. An Alaskan Type A Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsements is required. Please contact the district office at 874-2347 for more information. Position: Open Until Filled
It is Wrangell Public School District's policy to not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex or disability.
Community Announcements
The Nolan Center Theater Presents:
Star Wars : The Rise of Skywalker
THE NEXT TWO WEEKENDS
Showtimes: Jan. 24th-26th & Jan. 31st - Feb. 2nd
7pm each evening
Rated PG-13, 2hr 22min
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Parks & Rec
Newsletter Additions
Wrangell High School
Email: mpowell@wpsd.us
Website: www.wpsd.us
Location: 312 Reid Street, Wrangell, AK, USA
Phone: (907) 874-3395
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrangellPublicSchools/