WOLFPACK HOWLER
VOLUME 21 ISSUE 8 - MARCH 9, 2023
FRIDAY, MARCH 10 - EARLY RELEASE @ 12:30PM
PARENT AND STUDENT FEEDBACK OPPORTUNITIES
Greetings Wolfpack Families,
There are currently two opportunities for parent and student feedback available.
- SCHOOL CALENDAR AND START TIMES:
STUDENTS & PARENTS - We need your feedback! Please provide your input on the 2024-25 school calendar and let us know how school start times are working for your student and your family.
Click here to provide Calendar and Start Times Feedback.
The survey will close on Sunday, March 19 at 11:59pm. - SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY:
PARENTS - You are invited to participate in the annual School Climate Parent Survey!
The survey is anonymous, takes about 10 minutes, and results are used to understand and improve the educational climate of our schools.
The parent survey closes on Friday, March 17.
STUDENTS - When a student (grades 5-12) logs in to Powerschool, there is a link in the upper right area that says “Take the School Climate Survey.” All survey responses are confidential.
The student survey closes on Monday, March 13.
EDUCATION FUNDING ADVOCACY
How can you show support for public education in your community?
- Your voice is important - now more than ever! There are many opportunities available to testify to our legislators and share what is happening in our schools and communities. If you are unsure of who represents you, the following site can assist: https://akleg.gov/faq.php
- Also, don’t skip reaching out to your legislators if they’re already pro-education. They need our support, encouragement, and gratitude now too!
Share a public opinion message with all legislators: www.akleg.gov/poms
Email the governor and legislators: gov.alllegislators@alaska.gov
Contact your area’s elected representatives: akleg.gov
FNSBSD FY24 Budget Information:
- The FY24 Proposed Budget document is available here.
- The FY24 Recommended Budget will be available April 1, with the FY24 Approved Budget in May-June.
- Learn more about the budget process that the school district works through each fiscal year.
BATHROOM ISSUES - LOOKING FOR SOLUTIONS
Over the past few years, we've had increasing issues of vandalism and vaping in our student bathrooms. At various times we've had to close down bathrooms for extended periods of times while waiting for repairs and parts on order. We've continually worked to address these issues specifically as they come up, but have continued to have issues.
One solution that we've heard other schools have used is to prop open the exterior door to bathrooms when there is not a direct line of sight into the bathroom. We're currently looking into this option to see if it could work for some of our bathrooms.
We're always open to other ideas and solutions, so please reach out if you've come across other ideas that can support our efforts.
WOLFPACK PRIDE:
CLIMATE DEFENSE LEAGUE ART SHOW
The Climate Defense League will be holding the second annual climate- and environment-themed art show this spring. Submissions will be open in the library during the first week of April and the three categories for judging will be paintings and drawings, photographs, and everything else. We hope to get many beautiful submissions!
SOURCES OF STRENGTH BOOK DRIVE
The Sources of Strength Book Drive was a huge Success!
Our group was able to donate 889 Books from our School to the Fairbanks Literacy Council!
Our SOS would like to Thank the entire school for your participation and willingness to share your books and encourage everyone to enjoy the love of reading!
Upcoming Events:
Link to School District Calendar | Link to West Valley Calendar | Link to Special Rotation Weeks
MARCH 13 | End of Quarter 3 - EARLY OUT @ 12:30
MARCH 13-17 | SPRING BREAK
APRIL 3-7 | AK Star State Testing | Alternate Schedule (Below)
APRIL 4 | Incoming Freshmen Family Night @ 6-7:30pm
APRIL 8 | Junior Prom
APRIL 14 | AIRBAND | 4th Quarter Mid-Quarter
APRIL 27 | Celebration of Excellence
MAY 1-12 | AP Testing
MAY 9-11 | Senior Finals (During Class Times)
MAY 16 | West Valley Graduation @ Carlson Center
MAY 17-19 | Final Exams - Early Release at 11:45am
Board of Education Meetings:
OTHER DISTRICT NEWSLETTERS:
JOIN THE WOLFPACK PTSA!
Sign up ONLINE for the Wolfpack PTSA - Click Here -> Memberhub
- $10 for Parents
- $7 for Students and Staff
- If paid online through Memberhub, a small fee will be charged in addition to the membership fee
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Yearbook Prices and Important Dates (current school year)
Online Pre-orders until May (go to www.yearbookforever.com )
Prices go up throughout the year, ORDER NOW and save money!
$70 until 3/31
$75 until 4/31
$80 thereafterBook Completed by Yearbook Staff: April 1st
Spring Delivery (pickup in May)
Additional Spring Supplement to arrive in the Fall of the following school year
(including prom, spring sports/activities, & graduation)
DISCOUNTS & SPECIALS:
(Not available online, cash/check sales in room 112 only.)
2020 yearbooks are available for $40.
This offer is ONLY available because of the unforeseen delay of the publication in the spring of 2020 due to the pandemic. While supplies last…Senior Package!
Pre-order your senior yearbook AND pick up your freshmen, sophomore, and junior yearbooks for only $200 total. That’s a savings of up to $120! While supplies last…
Send Yearbook Your Amazing Photos of This Year
Use the Yearbook Snap app
OR online at this link https://snap.yearbookforever.com/snap/index.html#/upload/1-23J-17797
Access Code: wolfpack
Choose the appropriate category
PLEASE provide names of people in the photo when possible.
COVID Information
The Wellness Check for Students & Staff has been updated. Please help keep our schools healthy and symptom free by following the guidance on the Wellness Check.
In the event of a positive COVID test, students and staff should follow State of Alaska guidelines.
SY22-23 School Calendar
Bell Schedule
SY23-24 School Calendar
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