WHS/SMS Newsletter
4/6/20
Remaining Items at School
Any gym locker items not picked up by the end of this week will be thrown out.
Closure Dates
GCI Internet
GCI has a program for free upgrades or free service if you don’t already have us if you are a K-12 student or staff. I encourage everyone who is eligible to sign up immediately by calling 1-800-800-4800.
GCI is waiving credit checks and deposits for Alaska K-12 students and teachers. Please provide Code: GCIGIVES2020 to receive this benefit.
For current Internet customers: Free internet plan upgrades →
For households without GCI Internet: Free entry level internet until May 31, 2020 →
Senior Parents
Despite the current situation, I would like to continue to create the graduation slideshow. Many parents still need to send me 5 pictures of their student and their 100-word letters. Please submit these to hhowe@wpsd.us ASAP. Thank you! Heather Howe
OJT Students
College Credit Classes Information
Students enrolled in UAS FT120 - Fisheries of Alaska had one additional week of "spring break" and started back up last week (March 23rd) with the rest of the UAS students. They will continue to learn through online lectures and distance delivery exams.
Woods and welding class grades for UAS have been finalized and students will receive full credit as we were able to complete the majority of required standards and hours.
ETT students will also receive full credit for the University and Wrangell High School as they had completed the required course material, hours and the written test. As the students were not able to complete the hands-on portion of the testing they can not at this time receive their Certification. Instructor, Chief Dorianne Sprehe is interested in exploring options for a review and testing at such time that the COVID 19 virus is contained. She will contact students at that time to make arrangements.
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The Kids Are Home...Now What?!
WHS/SMS School Lunches week of April 6 - 10
Please adhere to the following guidelines regarding WHS/SMS School Lunches:
General Guidelines:
Order your school lunch online as usual through the WPSD School Website at wpsd.us
All lunch pickup will be at 12 pm at the High School entrance on Reid St. Please do not congregate at the doors but call the High School at 874-3395 and someone will bring your lunch to your vehicle.
The following guidelines are for the ordering of lunches:
Mondays-City Market: Please have orders submitted no later than Monday morning at 8:20 am
Tuesdays and Thursdays-J&W’s: Please have orders submitted no later than 10 am on that day
Wednesdays and Fridays-Wrangell IGA: Please have orders submitted no later than 3:30 pm the day PRIOR (so for Wednesday lunch, you need to order by 3:30 pm on Tuesday; for Friday lunch, you need to order by 3:30 pm on Thursday). They are no longer making sandwiches but are doing sack lunches. Please still order to get your name on the list so we have an accurate count.
Should you have difficulties in carrying out any of these directions please email kreeves@wpsd.us or mpowell@wpsd.us or call the appropriate number below.
SMS Office at 874-3393
WHS Office at 874-3395
WHS Goosechase Instructions
SMS Goosechase Instructions
WHS/SMS Tech Support Contact Information
Matthew Gore
907-305-1153
Or http://wpsdtech.us and submit a ticket.
You can also schedule a time to meet digitally with Mr. Gore here: https://x.ai/calendar/gore
DEED Launch of Alaska Statewide Virtual School
If you are interested in looking at it, you can check it out here: www.aklearns.org/aksvs
Health Nurse Visit
Due to current travel restrictions and low demand appointment wise, the health nurse Erin will be unable to do an in-person visit this week. She is available over the phone (907-772-4611 ext. 2). She is hoping to get back to Wrangell as soon as travel restrictions are lifted, please don’t hesitate to contact her if she can be of assistance.
Wrangell High School/Stikine Middle School
Email: mpowell@wpsd.us
Website: https://wpsd.us
Phone: 907-874-3395
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrangellPublicSchools/