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Monday, September 18th

Golf @Cypress Cove @3:00 p.m. Bus departs @1:30 p.m. Students will leave class @1:15 p.m.

JV/Varsity Volleyball @Northampton. JV @5:30 p.m./Varsity @7:00 p.m.Bus departs @3:00 p.m

Tuesday, September 19th

JV/Varsity Volleyball @ home vs. Greensville County. JV @ 5:30 p.m./ Varsity @7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 20th

Golf @Dogwood Trace (Petersburg) Tri-Rivers District Tournament @11:00 a.m. Students will miss the whole day of class.

Boys & Girls Country Country @Franklin High School @4:30 p.m. Bus departs @ 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 21st

Varsity Volleyball @home vs. Sussex Central @5:30 p.m.

Friday, September 22nd

Varsity Football @home vs. Franklin High School. 7:00 p.m.

• IWCS has implemented a clear bag procedure for all high school athletic games hosted on Isle of Wight County Schools property during the 2023-2024 school year.
• There is NO ReEntry to all home athletic events. If spectators leave the event, they will need to pay to gain entry back into the event.
• Tickets for home games are now available to purchase online via gofan. There is an additional $1.00 service fee: https://gofan.co/app/school/VA12858 Tickets will be available to purchase online the DAY of the event.
• Ticket prices are: Varsity Football $7.00/JV&Varsity Volleyball $7.00/JV Football $6.00

Our students are participating in a universal wellness screener. Please see the following letter for further information. Printed forms are available in the front office and may be returned to the WHS office to Shantell Basking, Dean of Students.

All 10th grade students will take the PSAT on Oct 12th. If you wish to opt out from taking the PSAT, please fill out a form that is located in the WHS guidance office. Contact Ms. Randall in guidance with questions: arandall@iwcs.k12.va.us

Click here for bus schedules: bus numbers

Missed the New Duke Presentation before Open House? Click this link to review the slides: New Duke Presentation

Senior Class Class dues $75.00

Junior Class Class dues $15.00

Sophomore Class dues $10.00

Freshman Class Class dues $10.00

Please click this link for the 2023 Homecoming information: HOCO Google Slides

REMINDER: Dance Guest Forms must be approved by administration before purchasing a guest ticket, and class dues must be paid before purchasing a ticket.

NOTE: Although the dance is a masquerade theme, only "masks on a stick" (such as those typically used for a photobooth) are permitted. To see examples - click here.

The freshman class has started selling mums. Please see Mrs. Tumminello or a freshman to purchase your mums.

Dear Parents,

It is imperative that parents understand the importance of regular, on-time attendance to school. As demonstrated by the recent COVID-19 closures, absences from school have a tremendous impact on student learning and achievement. In an effort to help every student meet with success, we want to take a moment to remind parents of the attendance policies and regulations for Isle of Wight County Schools. It is especially important to note the expectations for student attendance as it relates to student retention and course credit.

High school students may not be granted credit for a course if unexcused absences from class total more than five (5) class periods for a semester course, or ten (10) class periods for year-long courses.

The entire policy JED and regulation JED-R may be found on the division's website by clicking: Board → Policy → J. Students → JED and/or JED-R. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school if you have questions or concerns regarding student attendance.

Students with more than five unexcused absences during a semester will need to apply for an attendance appeal with administration.

Attendance & Tardies

Absences:

When a note is not submitted, the absence will be considered unexcused. We accept 5 parent notes per semester. Please submit doctor's notes or other professional notes to excuse a student if the absence is due to an appointment. School personnel will implement the following steps to improve attendance:

· 1st and 2nd - AUTOMATED CALL home is made

· 3rd - CALL home is made

· 4th - LETTER is sent home

· 5th - ATTENDANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN is developed

· 6th and 7th - ADMIN schedules a meeting to take place no later than 10 days after the 7th absence

· 8th and 9th - ADMIN calls home to discuss the additional absences following the ATTENDANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN and the CONSEQUENCES if absences continue to accrue

· 10th - AUTOMATED CALL home is made

· 11th - TRUANCY REFERRAL of the student and family to the Attendance Officer

Tardies: The tardy policy applies to each block. Students are allowed to provide notes for tardies to school ONLY on the same day as the tardy and with reasonable and appropriate excuses.

Tardy Consequences:
3 Unexcused = AUTOMATED CALL home
6 Unexcused = 2 days LUNCH DETENTION or AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION &
possible suspension of parking privileges for 5 days
9 Unexcused = 4 days LUNCH DETENTION or AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION &

possible suspension of parking privileges for 10 days

Click on the link for information about and menus and meal prices:

Menus and meal prices

The calendar is available on the IWCS website at https://www.iwcs.k12.va.us/apps/pages/school_calendar

The Castle's Closet has the gear you need to kick off a new school year! View some of our items by scanning the QR code or clicking here. For now, orders must be placed in Room 300 or by emailing kwhite@iwcs.k12.va.us

Don't forget to follow us on instagram @shop_whs

Schedule Picture Date

Oct. 5th is the last opportunity.

In conjunction with the Isle of Wight County Schools Strategic Plan, the division supports a recognition program that is open to any member of the Windsor High School community. Staff, teachers, students, volunteers, parents, and community members can all be nominated for a monthly WHS ISLE award.

The award focuses on the four broad areas of the Strategic Plan: Inspire, Succeed, Lead, Empower. The first letter of each word spells ISLE. When read together, the sound you hear is “I’ll Inspire” or “I’ll Succeed”, giving everyone ownership of the key actions throughout the plan.

Across WHS, people are demonstrating acts of inspiration, success, leadership, and empowerment. The ISLE award welcomes nominations that demonstrate how someone in the WHS community has embodied one of these areas.

From October through June, four nominees will be selected for recognition--one in each category-- and will be highlighted on our social media pages, website, and newsletters for our school and for IWCS.

Thank you for taking time to nominate someone for a Windsor High ISLE Award.

https://forms.gle/7yQT3ceF2eD7Mura7

Duke Families and Students,

As we approach the new school year I wanted to take a moment to share with you pertinent information that I will need to have on hand in the clinic for your student. If your child will need medication administered during the 2023/2024 school year, a new order must be obtained from your physician before you bring medication to school in September. You can find the Request for Medication Administration on the IWCS website or copy and paste following link into your browser. https://1.cdn.edl.io/iUl7Q4O1j18bo5Q6pSbDFrMLy7VUmeWsQlJLBZwZjFbjd3ev.pdf

Each school year new emergency action plans are required for those students that require emergency medications at school , Seizure Action Plans, Asthma Action Plans, Allergy Action Plans (Lamp Forms) Diabetes Medical Management Plans on file for your child are only effective until the end of each school year.

Please contact your student's health care provider in order to obtain a new Action Plan. Most Dr’s offices have copies but just in case they don’t please see the links below.:

Asthma Action Plan- https://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/office/va-asthma-action-plan-2020.pdf

Seizure Action Plan - https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/default/files/atoms/files/GENERAL%20Seizure%20Action%20Plan%202020-April7_FILLABLE_0.pdf

Diabetes Medical Management Plan - Diabetic Medical Management Plan

Allergy Action Plan (LAMP form) - https://p19cdn4static.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_78010/File/Students/Health%20and%20Guidance%20Services/Health%20Forms/Life-Threatening%20Allergy%20Management%20Plan%20(LAMP)/LAMPform.pdf

IMMUNIZATIONS

All rising 12th grade students for the 2023/2024 school year MUST have at least one dose of Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MenACWY, MCV4, quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate, Menactra or Menveo) on file in the clinic prior to the first day of school.

All rising 9th grade students for the 2023/2024 school year MUST have one dose of Tdap, one dose of Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MenACWY, MCV4, quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate, Menactra or Menveo) and one HPV (unless parent opted out) on file with the clinic prior to the first day of school.

Students will be excluded from school unless these immunizations are on file. If you have any further questions or concerns please reach out to me.

Shea Pugh RN, BSN

Clinic # 757-242-3672

hpugh@iwcs.k12.va

Please click this link for information about medication, action plans, and more.
Link to Clinic Page

Please clink this link to access the WHS Student Handbook: WHS Student Handbook 2023-2024

Dawn Carroll, Principal

Dr. Chelsea Kulp, Assistant Principal

Our goal at Windsor High School is to always put our students’ best interests first and provide a variety of opportunities so all students can achieve success and make connections with others. We believe a strong partnership with families and the entire school community is vital for our Dukes’ success.The philosophy of Windsor High School aligns with Isle of Wight County Public Schools' vision to create a learning environment that will enable every child to discover his or her unique gifts and talents.

Website: http://whs.iwcs.k12.va.us/
Location: 24 Church Street, Windsor, VA, USA
Phone: (757)242-6172
Twitter: @dukeswhs