Wrangell High School Newsletter
February 3, 2020
Important Dates
February 3: Public Hearing re: FY21 Budget 6:30 pm in EES Room 101. Public participation is STRONGLY encouraged.
February 7 - 8: Boys Basketball Home v. Craig
February 7 - 8: Girls Basketball @ Craig (Streaming: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/craig-high-school-craig-ak)
February 14: Valentine's Day
February 14 - 15: Boys Basketball @ Met (Streaming: http://aisdk12.org/blog/kymr-88-9-fm/)
February 14 - 15: Girls Basketball Home vs. Met
February 17: Inservice Day - NO SCHOOL
February 17: Public Hearing re: Report Card to the Public 6 pm in EES Room 101
February 21 - 22: Homecoming vs. Petersburg
February 24: School Board Work Session re: Strategic Plan 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
May 15: GRADUATION @ 7pm in the WHS Gym
Parents/Students
SAT for Seniors
SENIORS: The SAT will be offered in school on Wednesday, March 25th. Some Seniors may wish to take the SAT again if they are trying to get a scholarship, for example, the Alaska Performance Scholarship, which is based on standardized test scores. Please contact Ms. Meister soon if you want a test ordered for you. You will need to pay the testing fee of $49.50 (without essay) or $64.50 (with essay).
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.
Homecoming!
SENIORS
Stay tuned for next senior class meeting and scheduling for group photo.
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
Craig Varsity
Friday: Wrangell 57 Craig 46
Saturday: Wrangell 60 Craig 39
Craig JV
Friday: Wrangell 26 Craig 21
Saturday: Wrangell 50 Craig 54
Boys will be home against Craig with games beginning at 5:30 pm Friday and Saturday. Streaming can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1zcJhg2fUVYMNVYn2IBmtA
Girls Basketball
Craig Results
Friday: Wrangell 60 Craig 39
Saturday: Wrangell 62 Craig 44
Winter/Spring Activities Schedule
District Announcements
Public Hearing re: Budget for FY21
Wrangell Public School Board will hold a Public Hearing to take input on the Fiscal Year 2021 budget beginning at 6:30 PM, Monday, February 3, 2020 in Evergreen Elementary School Room 101. Although a quorum of the board may be present, no formal action will be taken. The public is encouraged to attend.
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.
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 upper level Math at the secondary level.
- Alaskan Type A Teaching Certificate required
- Master’s degree in Math 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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