WHS/SMS Newsletter
4/20/20
Important Dates
April 20: Regular School Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm via Zoom. In order to listen to the meeting, join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79463310468?pwd=N3JPbWRheHdSaXEwV1FQclJjbTVyUT09
Meeting ID: 794 6331 0468
Password: 5Y6huR
May 4: Senior Portfolio Submitted by 10:00 AM
May 5 - 6: Senior Project Presentations online
May 9: Prom
May 10: Mother's Day
May 12: Pre-Recording the Graduation Walk
May 13: Senior Award Ceremony at 5:30 pm
May 15: Graduation Ceremony Streamed at 7:00 PM
May 18: Regular School Board meeting @ 7pm
May 21: Last day of school
*As students wrap up their classes, please remember that all textbooks and laptops MUST be returned to WHS/SMS in order to avoid fines.
Student of the Week
Week of 3/30 - 4/3
WHS: Terra Hoyt
SMS: Kayla Meissner
Week of 4/6 - 4/10
WHS: Aaliyah Messmer
SMS: Kadyn Haslip
Week of 4/13 - 4/17
WHS: Danika Smith
SMS: Spencer Petticrew
Congratulations to these students! They will be receiving a gift card for a free drink at the Stik Cafe in the mail.
Thank you to all of our students and families who are working so hard to make things work in these challenging times. We truly appreciate every single one of you!
Library Books
Senior Laptop Purchasing
Laptops are $100 each. Seniors must fill out the Senior Laptop Purchasing form. This will be sent out to seniors soon. PLEASE WATCH YOUR EMAIL.
Requirements:
Laptops must be cleared of district software and disconnected from district systems before private ownership begins. (This may be possible remotely thanks to new tech, but traditionally this was an in-person process.) This is subject to final Wrangell Public School Board approval.
2nd Semester Finals Cancelled
Students and Parents of SMS and WHS:
In order to alleviate pressures during this time, there will be no Second Semester Final Exams held for SMS/WHS classes this year.
We will continue to deliver regular instruction for the rest of the school year. Please watch for updates on PowerSchool, email, and Google Classrooms and continue to let us know if you have any questions or concerns; we want to know how remote education is working for you and what improvements can be made.
Senior Project Update
- Portfolios are due to Trisa Rooney by 10:00 am May 4th. They can be emailed to her at trooney@wpsd.us
- Presentation to the Panel will be scheduled for May 5th and 6th.
- Be prepared to call in on Google hangouts to give your formal presentation to the panel.
Senior Parents
Despite the current situation, I would like to continue to create the graduation slideshow. Many parents still need to send me 5 pictures of their student and their 100-word letters. Please submit these to hhowe@wpsd.us ASAP. Thank you! Heather Howe
College Credit Classes Information
Students enrolled in UAS FT120 - Fisheries of Alaska had one additional week of "spring break" and started back up last week (March 23rd) with the rest of the UAS students. They will continue to learn through online lectures and distance delivery exams.
Woods and welding class grades for UAS have been finalized and students will receive full credit as we were able to complete the majority of required standards and hours.
ETT students will also receive full credit for the University and Wrangell High School as they had completed the required course material, hours and the written test. As the students were not able to complete the hands-on portion of the testing they can not at this time receive their Certification. Instructor, Chief Dorianne Sprehe is interested in exploring options for a review and testing at such time that the COVID 19 virus is contained. She will contact students at that time to make arrangements.
WHS/SMS School Lunches week of April 20-24
Please adhere to the following guidelines regarding WHS/SMS School Lunches:
General Guidelines:
Order your school lunch online as usual through the WPSD School Website at wpsd.us
All lunch pickup will be at 12 pm at the High School entrance on Reid St. Please do not congregate at the doors but call the High School at 874-3395 and someone will bring your lunch to your vehicle.
The following guidelines are for the ordering of lunches:
Mondays-City Market: Please have orders submitted no later than Monday morning at 8:20 am
Tuesdays and Thursdays-J&W’s: Please have orders submitted no later than 10 am on that day
Wednesdays and Fridays-Wrangell IGA: Please have orders submitted no later than 3:30 pm the day PRIOR (so for Wednesday lunch, you need to order by 3:30 pm on Tuesday; for Friday lunch, you need to order by 3:30 pm on Thursday). They are no longer making sandwiches but are doing sack lunches. Please still order to get your name on the list so we have an accurate count.
Should you have difficulties in carrying out any of these directions please email kreeves@wpsd.us or mpowell@wpsd.us or call the appropriate number below.
SMS Office at 874-3393
WHS Office at 874-3395
WHS Goosechase Instructions
SMS Goosechase Instructions
WHS/SMS Tech Support Contact Information
Matthew Gore
907-305-1153
Or http://wpsdtech.us and submit a ticket.
You can also schedule a time to meet digitally with Mr. Gore here: https://x.ai/calendar/gore
Regular School Board Meeting
Wrangell Public School Board will hold a Regular Meeting Monday, April 20, 2020, via Zoom, beginning at 6:30 PM.
In order to listen to the meeting, join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79463310468?pwd=N3JPbWRheHdSaXEwV1FQclJjbTVyUT09
Meeting ID: 794 6331 0468
Password: 5Y6huR
Community members are encouraged to turn in their comments in written format by emailing them to: kpowell@wpsd.us. If you prefer to sign up under Guests to Be Heard, please do so by emailing Mrs. Powell prior to 3:00 PM on April 20 or by texting 907-305-0802 after 3:00 PM the day of the meeting.
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.
Wrangell Public Schools Position Announcements
Wrangell Public Schools is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2020-2021 School Year:
- K-12 Special Education Teacher: This is a full-time teaching position in Grades K-12 Special Education. The position requires an Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements in Special Education.
- Secondary Language Arts Teacher: This is a full-time teaching position in Grades 6-12 English/Language Arts. This position requires an Alaska teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements in English and/or Language Arts.
For more information and detailed job description, please contact the District Office at 907-874-2347. Positions are 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.
Wrangell High School/Stikine Middle School
Email: mpowell@wpsd.us
Website: https://wpsd.us
Phone: 907-874-3395
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrangellPublicSchools/