Wrangell High School Newsletter
February 24, 2020
Important Dates
February 24: School Board Work Session re: FY20 Budget Revision 6 pm in EES Room 101
February 24: Regular School Board Meeting 7 pm in EES Room 101
February 25 - 26: Basketball Home vs. Haines @ 5:30 pm. Varsity Games only. Tuesday will begin with Boys, Wednesday will begin with Girls.
February 28: Senior slideshow photos due to Mrs. Howe
March 2: School Board Work Session re: FY 21 Budget at 6 pm in EES Room 101
March 3: NHS/Tri-M Induction Ceremony @ 5 pm in WHS Commons
March 5 - 6: No School - Staff Inservice
March 8: Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 10 - 14: Basketball Regions @ Juneau
March 13: 3rd Quarter Ends
March 16: Senior slideshow song and letter due to Mrs. Howe
March 25: SAT
May 15: GRADUATION @ 7pm in the WHS Gym
Parents/Students
SAT for Juniors
The SAT will be given to all Juniors on Wednesday, March 25th. The fee will be paid for by the school as it is a graduation requirement to take the SAT or ACT once.
free SAT practice:
https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
The SAT will be offered again on Saturday, May 2nd, and August 29, 2020. August is the last SAT testing opportunity for college EARLY DECISION application deadlines. See Ms. Meister if you plan to attend.
SENIORS
Stay tuned for scheduling for group photo.
UPCOMING DEADLINES
1) Pictures for the graduation slideshow are due no later than FEBRUARY 28. The photos should consist of 5 photos ranging from baby to now. If you'd like to use the baby or senior photo that is in the yearbook, just indicate that in an email to Mrs. Howe (hhowe@wpsd.us).
If you have hard copies of your photos we can scan them and return them to you. Be sure to include your student's name with the photos.
2) No later than MARCH 16 Seniors will need to pick out their senior song for the slide show. This song is most often selected by the Senior and will be played along with the slideshow pictures.
Song must be approved by Mrs. Howe and the principal. Seniors will need to give the Song Name/Artist/Part of the song (60 seconds) they want to hear to Mrs. Howe via email (hhowe@wpsd.us).
3) MARCH 16 The letter written to the graduate from parents is due. It must be emailed to Mrs. Howe (hhowe@wpsd.us) and there is a 100 WORD MAXIMUM. The story or letter will not be accepted if they do not comply with the above requirements.
We will let you know how and when parents can come in to record their letter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact HEATHER HOWE at the high school: 874-3395, extension 406 or email hhowe@wpsd.us or Class Advisor Diane O'Brien.
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.
Thank you for your support!
Senior Class Advisors: Diane O’Brien obriens@aptalaska.net and Jennifer Weiderspohn tustumena@gmail.com
Student Activities
Boys Basketball
Petersburg Results
JV Friday: Wrangell 25 Petersburg 38
Varsity Friday: Wrangell 38 Petersburg 39
JV Saturday: Wrangell 61 Petersburg 63
Varsity Saturday: Wrangell 45 Petersburg 52
Tuesday, February 25 and Wednesday, February 26 games will be played against Haines at home. Games will be at 5:30 pm each evening with Varsity Boys first on Tuesday, followed by Varsity Girls. On Wednesday, Varsity Girls will be first, followed by Varsity Boys. There will be NO JV games.
Concessions will be provided by AAU Girls Team and Cake Raffle will be provided by Swim Club.
Girls Basketball
Petersburg Results
Friday: Wrangell 50 Petersburg 38
Saturday: Wrangell 41 Petersburg 53
Then Tuesday, February 25 and Wednesday, February 26 games will be played against Haines at home. Games will be at 5:30 pm each evening with Varsity Boys first on Tuesday, followed by Varsity Girls. On Wednesday, Varsity Girls will be first, followed by Varsity Boys. There will be NO JV games.
Concessions will be provided by AAU Girls Team and Cake Raffle will be provided by Swim Club.
Winter/Spring Activities Schedule
District Announcements
School Board Meeting
Wrangell Public School Board will hold a Regular Meeting Monday, February 24, 2020, in Evergreen Elementary School Room 101, beginning at 7:00 PM.
A work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Revisions will precede the meeting at 6:00 PM.
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.
Job Announcements
Wrangell Public Schools is accepting applications for the following positions:
Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach: This is an extracurricular position beginning February 18, 2020 coaching middle school students in the fundamentals of volleyball.
Substitute Employees: These are on-call positions working as a temporary custodian, secretary, teacher or paraprofessional during absences of regular staff members.
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.
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.
Long-term Substitute Elementary Teacher: This position will begin on February 10, 2020 and is estimated to run through March 13, 2020. An Alaskan Type A Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsements is required. Please contact the district office at 874-2347 for more information. Position: Open Until Filled
Secondary Generalist/Guidance Counselor: This is a full-time generalist teaching position with the ability to provide career and college counseling to secondary students.
• Alaskan Type A Teaching Certificate required.
• Multiple Endorsements preferred
Secondary School Social Emotional Learning 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.
Secondary Math Teacher: This is a full-time teaching position providing Math at the secondary level.
- Alaskan Type A Teaching Certificate required Secondary Certification 7-12 grade
- Master’s degree in Math preferred
- Strength and experience at the Middle School level preferred
- Applied/VO ED Math background preferred
Anticipated Start Date: August 26, 2020.
For more information and a detailed job description, please contact the District Office at 907-874-2347.
It is Wrangell Public School District's policy to not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex or disability.
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Wrangell High School
Email: mpowell@wpsd.us
Website: www.wpsd.us
Location: 312 Reid Street, Wrangell, AK, USA
Phone: (907) 874-3395
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