Notes from Dr. Irvin
Your WGHS Weekly eNews for February 10
Hello WGHS Families,
We begun meeting 1-on-1 with staff this week in short meetings to check in and to inquire how we might best support them doing their best work. As in all settings, the last few years have exacted a toll across all levels of education.
In contrast, we are so grateful for our Parents' Club initiative to "Show the Love" fundraiser. I am sharing a few photos of the heart messages--our staff love to see them. Additionally, I noted a student bringing in a gift for an expectant faculty member. We have teaching candidates that have taught mini-lessons in classes who noted our students' kindness and generosity. While the larger setting presents many challenges, our community's support has been a salve to our staff.
I encourage you to share your positive observations and comments formally in our Parents' Club fundraiser or less formally as you find most accessible. We are very grateful for all the support.
Best,
Matt Irvin
Next Week's Schedule: Late-Start A, A, B, C, NO SCHOOL (PD DAY)
A Peek at the Week Ahead
- 2/10: End of Progress Period
- 2/12: ACT Test
- 2/14: Late-Start A Day; School starts at 9:15, and doors open at 8:30
- 2/16: Senior Packets sent to all seniors via email
- 2/16: WGHS Parents for Racial Equity, 7pm, Library
- 2/18: NO SCHOOL; Progress grades available in Parent Portal
- 2/21: NO SCHOOL (Presidents' Day)
2021-22 Late-Start Days
Spring Parent Conferences
March 14 & 15: 4:30 - 8:30
March 16: 1:30 - 3:30
Families will receive an invitation later this month to sign up for their conferences.
Statesmen Service Awards
Spring will be here soon and so will the annual Statesmen Service Awards - our celebration of students who are aware, thoughtful, and committed to making a difference in their community through volunteering.
So now is the time for our students to take full advantage of giving to others so they can be honored for all that they do for other people. We understand that this year has not allowed for as many in-person volunteer opportunities so the minimum number of hours required for the award are 25 (50 hours were required pre-Covid).
Forms are due by 3/17/22 – just before Spring Break. Questions? Contact Julie Simonson, Administrative Assistant, (simonson.julie@wgmail.org) or John M. Thomas, Assistant Principal. Forms are in Office 124.
WGHS Parents' Club Challenges You to Show the Love!
Show the Love
The Parents' Club's virtual fundraising event is going on now through February 14! Through Show the Love we hope to raise AWARENESS about the impact you've made for the students of Webster Groves High School by sharing positive stories and raise FUNDS to continue our tradition of excellence to support educational enrichment grants, student scholarships, and a safe and fun Senior party!
How do I donate?
You can donate on the Parents' Club website. When donating, you can do so in recognition of a class. Second, you can send us a name or kind note to be shared on walls of WGHS!
Why is This Important?
Webster Groves High School thrives because of the strong support shown by families, friends, and alumni. For decades we have been a school that provides a wide array of opportunities, thanks to a strong partnership between teachers and the community of Webster Groves. In the midst of a pandemic, the students and staff of WGHS need your support now more than ever.
To Show the Love, go to https://wghsparentsclub.org/collections/donate/products/stlovewg.
Did You Know?
Senior Parents: It's time to mark your calendars for important senior dates! Look for an email soon with spring updates on graduation and a checklist to finish the year strong.
February 16, Distribute Senior Packets
April 9, ACT
April 15, Top Hat Awards, 7:15 a.m.
April 22, Prom at Union Station
April 28, Senior Awards Night, 7:00 p.m.
May 3-6, Senior Finals
May 6, Last Day for Seniors; Senior Check-out begins at 10:20 a.m.
May 24, Graduation, Chafeitz Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
May 24, All-night Party
*All dates subject to change due to COVID-19.
School Closing Information Due to Inclement Weather
Communication
Should bad weather or other adverse conditions prompt us to consider closing schools, the District will make a decision as early as possible. Information will be available through the following outlets:
- Phone calls to all families through School Messenger
- Local media: KMOV TV (Channel 4), KSDK TV (Channel 5), KTVI (Channel 2) and KMOX radio (AM 1120)
- District website www.webster.k12.mo.us
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WebsterGrovesSD
- Twitter @WebsterGrovesSD
Late Start due to Inclement Weather
The District will consider opening schools with a late start or calling for an early dismissal depending on weather conditions. A late start would keep children off the street during the busy morning rush hour if roads are expected to be clear within a few hours; early dismissal would allow students to get home safely before bad weather moves into the area. Quick breakfasts would be available when school doors open before classes begin. Students should arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of school. (This doesn’t include Ambrose Preschool children.)
All schools would close at their regular times and there would be no Adventure Club.
School Start Time Staff Arrival Time Student Arrival Time
Webster Groves High School Start Time: 9:40 a.m.
Staff arrival time: 9:10 a.m.
Student arrival time: 9:25 a.m.
Early Dismissal: 12:30 p.m.
All other schools can be found here.
** Late starts will be announced through the same communication outlets listed above **
Late Start Bus Times
With a late start, bus schedules will run one hour and 15 minutes later than the regularly scheduled time.
To Report an Absence, Please Call:
Counseling Office Updates
Mentors4College Hosting Webinar on College Admissions Testing
What is the best way to prepare for the ACT/SAT? Do I take both exams? When should the ACT/SAT be taken? How many times should it be taken? Should I send my test scores to colleges? How do test scores impact college admissions and scholarships? Is Test Optional admission different from Test Blind admission? If you are a freshman, sophomore or junior, these may be questions you are asking. Join Mentors 4 College for a brief webinar on Thursday, February 10 to get answers to these questions related to standardized testing and college admissions!
Mentors 4 College Zoom Webinar-Thursday, February 10; 5:30-6:00 pm CST
ACT/SAT and College Admissions
Register here for the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2616419174905/WN_Gqv72UcFRIuMKRPP1hElTQ
College Admissions Testing
We have fielded a lot of questions regarding the ACT and SAT lately. Here's an article with answers to some of the top questions we hear.
2022-2023 Course Selections
Counselors are meeting individually with all students (during their Science class) to review student transcripts and finalize course requests for the 2022-2023 school year. Parents can view their child’s course requests in the parent portal by selecting the 2022-2023 school year (dropdown menu in upper right hand corner) and selecting “Course Requests” (menu on left). Please reach out to your child’s counselor if you have any questions.
Upcoming ACT and SAT National Test Dates (Saturdays)
Junior parents: Is your child planning to attend a four year college or university? While many colleges have been “test optional” for the past two years as a result of covid, plans for next year are not yet clear and many colleges will still require ACT or SAT scores for admission and/or scholarships. Here are the ACT and SAT test dates for the rest of the school year.
Please support our THRIVE student businesses!
Shop the Parents' Club Spirit Store!
The Spirit Store is open! Hours are 8-9:15 a.m. daily.
The online store is open 24 hours a day at https://wghsparentsclub.org/collections.
Every time you shop at the Spirit Store, you are supporting student scholarships and teacher grants!
Webster Groves High School
Email: erb.mickey@wgmail.org
Website: hs.webster.k12.mo.us
Location: 100 Selma Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, USA
Phone: (314) 963-6400
Facebook: facebook.com/WGAlumni
Twitter: @WebsterGrovesHS