Wolfpack Howler
Volume 17 Issue 7
Substance Abuse
Greetings Wolfpack Families,
Student abuse of controlled substances is an issue that we are continually working to find positive and proactive ways to address. Our School Climate Survey Results additionally identified substance use and abuse as an area of concern for all stakeholder groups. We will work this year to pull together some additional data regarding discipline that can be shared to ensure everyone is fully aware of ways we can work to support our students.
As parents and guardians, please be aware that often substance abuse is not just limited to the substances that may first come to mind such as alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs, or other illegal drugs. We have also seen students in possession of Over-the-Counter substances such as Dramamine, Cough Syrup, and Coricidin HPB Cough & Cold (aka Triple C). Vape Pens and Juul devices (which look like USB drives) have also become more prevalent.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask - we are here to support you and your student.
Looking Ahead - Mark your Calendars
- October 22: Evening Public Viewing - Anne Frank Exhibit (WVH Library) @ 5:30-7:30pm
- October 22: Special Week Rotation on Monday - Periods 1, SSP, 3, 4, 6
- October 25 & 26: No School / Parent-Teacher Conferences (Wrestling Spaghetti Fundraiser)
- October 30: ALiCE Parent Information Session - WVH @ 5:30-7:00pm
- October 31: Senior Pictures and Quotes DUE
- November 9: Early Release / Mid-Quarter
- November 12: No School / Professional Development
- November 13-30: MAP Testing Window
- November 22 & 23: No School/ Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 19-21: Finals (Early Out @ 12pm - Reminder no early finals)
For ALL Wolfpack Activities - Check out our website Calendar!
Who is your counselor?
WVHS Counseling Office: 479-4221 ext. 46520
Mr. Blackburn - A-G (10th-12th) ext 46525 - willie.blackburn@k12northstar.org
Ms. Gillis - O-Z (10th-12th) ext 46523 - karin.gillis@k12northstar.org
Ms. Everts - H-N (10th-12th) ext 46527 - paula.bettano-everts@k12northstar.org
Mr. Mitchell- all Freshmen ext 46524 - bryan.mitchell@k12northstar.org
School Hours:
Building/Library: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Classes: 7:45am - 2:15pm
Office: 7:15am - 3:15pm
West Valley High School
Email: contact-wvh@k12northstar.org
Website: https://www.k12northstar.org/westvalley
Location: 3800 Geist Road, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Phone: (907)479-4221
Facebook: facebook.com/wvhWolfpack/
Twitter: @wvhWolfpack