Wrangell High School Newsletter
April 8, 2019
Important Dates
April 11 - 13: Music Fest @ Ketchikan
April 15: Student Government meeting during 5th period in Mrs. Howe's classroom
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 2: Secondary Advisory Committee Meeting @ 6pm
May 4: SAT
May 8: Spring Concert. Grades 5 -12. 7-9 pm in WHS Gym
Parents/Students
Student Government Meeting
Spring Concert
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 Meeting
Wrangell Public School Board will hold a Regular School Board Meeting on Monday, April 15, 2019, in the Evergreen Elementary School Gym, beginning at 6:30 PM. Please enter through the gym doors.
A Public Hearing regarding the Report Card to the Public will be held during 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.
Position Announcement: K-12 School Counselor
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.
Position Announcement: K-12 Fine Arts Teacher
Wrangell Public Schools is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2018-2019 School Year:
K-12 Fine Arts Teacher: This is a full-time teaching position providing a K-12 art program. The applicant must have the ability to develop an appreciation of art in every student so that every student recognizes their own creativity to express themselves and enhance their environment.
A current Alaska Teaching certificate with the appropriate endorsements in Art is required. Multiple endorsements are preferred. For more information and a detailed job description, please contact the Wrangell Public Schools 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.
Summer Job
Alaska Housing, Wrangell, is hiring for Temporary Summer Student Aide. Hourly rate of $12.00
Click here for “How to Apply Online” or “Search for Jobs”.
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/