Wrangell High School Newsletter
January 6, 2020
Important Dates
January 6: Teacher Work Day (No School)
January 7: School Begins
January 7: Student Government Meeting in Mrs. Howe's classroom at 2:37 pm
January 8: Senior Parent Meeting @ 6 pm in the WHS Library
January 10-11: Boys Basketball HOME vs. Metlakatla
January 10-11: Girls Basketball @ Metlakatla (Streaming: http://aisdk12.org/blog/kymr-88-9-fm/)
January 14 - 17: MAP Testing. See bell schedule below.
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: UAS Financial Aid Night
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
UAS Financial Aid Night
Time TBD. More information will be coming!
Senior Families and Students
SENIORS - THE 2020 SHIRT ORDERS ARE IN! (hoodies and T-shirts)
They look great! Jing will be in the WHS office Tues. during lunch to take payments in the form of checks (made out to WHS) or the exact cash amount of $36.00.
Message or email Jing if you plan on bringing your payment and she will bring your order to school. If you do not message her, she can accept your payment and will bring the shirts the following day. Gracias!
Megan and Katelyn ARE NOT in charge of this process, so please don't interrupt their important school business.
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.
The next Senior Parent Meeting will be January 8th at 6 pm in the HS library
Thank you for your support!
Senior Class Advisors: Diane O’Brien obriens@aptalaska.net and Jennifer Weiderspohn tustumena@gmail.com
Student Activities
Boys Basketball
Our boys have their first home games against Met Friday and Saturday this week. If you aren't able to come out and support your Wolves you can enjoy the games from home streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1zcJhg2fUVYMNVYn2IBmtA
Girls Basketball
Kaylyn Easterly was 5th and Kiara Harrison was 10th on the Top Scorers for the tournament.
Kaylyn (Student Athlete) and Kiara(Best Attitude) both made the Rally All-Tournament Team. Congratulations ladies!
The lady wolves look to have a pretty exciting season ahead of them!
Our girls travel to Met this weekend! Streaming can be found here:
Streaming!
Winter/Spring Activities Schedule
District Announcements
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.
Migrant Education Teacher/Intervention Specialist
This position is anticipated to begin on January 6, 2019.
This is a half-time teaching position providing intervention for migrant education students in grades K-12. The applicant must have the ability to work with classroom teachers to determine student academic needs and provide intervention strategies to raise student achievement. The successful applicant will also serve as migrant liaison for students who miss school due to a qualifying migrant work activity. The applicant must also be able to plan and coordinate migrant family events.
A current Alaska Teaching certificate is required.
Migrant Paraprofessional: This is a part-time instructional aide position working with students, 5.75 hours per day in small groups and one-on-one in the Migrant Education Program at Wrangell High School. This position is paid on column B of the Classified Salary Schedule.
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.
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:
Showtimes: Jan. 10th-12th
7pm each evening
Rated PG-13, 2hr 3min
Action, Adventure, Comedy
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/