Wrangell High School Newsletter
April 1, 2019
Important Dates
April 1: School Board Work Session re: Board Member Conduct @ 6:30 pm
April 2: NHS/Tri-M Induction Ceremony @ 5 pm in WHS Commons
April 4: Secondary Advisory Committee Meeting @ 6 pm in Mrs. Brooks' classroom
April 11 - 13: Music Fest @ Ketchikan
April 15: Regular School Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm in EES Gym
April 17: 4th Quarter Progress Reports
April 19: Inservice Day - NO SCHOOL
April 25 - 27: Art Fest @ Haines
April 26 - May 6: Close Up Students Travelling
April 30: 12th grade exit interviews @ 11:30 am
May 4: SAT
Parents/Students
PEAKS Testing
With the exception of a few make-up assessments, state PEAKS testing is complete for SMS/WHS. Thank you to the parents/guardians for making sure your son or daughter was in attendance. Thank you also to the students for giving their best effort.
2019-2020 Cheer Squad
MAP Testing Dates
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Just a reminder: the WHS counselor, Aimee Romeijn, has her website updated with many useful resources for parents and students. Please be sure to check it out: Counselor's Corner
Girls State
Girls State is an opportunity for HS Girls who are Juniors to study local, county and state government processes. They do this by setting up their own miniature city, county and state governments and administer them according to the laws of their particular state.
HS Juniors are eligible to attend Girls State if they meet the following criteria:
- completed Junior year in high school
- interested in government and current events
- have high moral character
- have strong leadership abilities
- have an above average scholastic standing
Any junior girls interested in attending Girls' State near Sutton, AK outside of Palmer the week of June 1-June 7th, please see Ms. Romeijn for more information.
Wrangell School District and Community Announcements
School Board Work Session
Wrangell Public School Board will hold a Work Session to discuss a Board Student Representative beginning at 6:30 PM, Monday, April 1, 2019 in the Evergreen Elementary School Gym. Although a quorum of the board may be present, no formal action will be taken.
Position Announcement
Wrangell Public Schools is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 School Year:
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.
For more information and a detailed job description, please contact the District Office at 907-874-2347. 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.
Car Wash & Girl Scout Cookies!
Girl Scout Troop 26 will be doing a car wash cookie sale Sunday 4/7 1pm-4pm in the First Bank parking area. $5 gets you a wash and a box of cookies. Don't want the cookies? No problem, we will send them to Matt Nore's Army troop in Kuwait through our care to share program.
Support your local Girl Scouts, and get a clean car while you're at it!
The Nolan Center Theater Presents
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/