Wrangell High School Newsletter
September 3, 2019
Important Dates
September 3: Family Photos in SMS Commons 6 -7 pm. Please schedule a time with your site secretary.
September 4: Volleyball Parent/Player Meeting at 6 pm in the WHS Commons
September 4: Wrestler/Parent Meeting at 6 pm in the WHS Library
September 7: Cross Country @ Petersburg
September 9 - 11: MAP Testing. We will be on the testing schedule! See below.
September 9: SMS Open House/WHS Welcome Back to School at 6 pm - 7:30pm
September 11: Volleyball Season Begins
September 14: Cross Country @ Craig
September 17: ASVAB Testing
September 20: Swimming @ Juneau
September 21: Cross Country @ Ketchikan
September 23: School Board Work Session at 6 pm re: PEAKS Assessment Results in EES Room 101
September 23: Regular School Board Meeting at 7 pm in EES Room 101
September 28: Cross Country Regions @ Sitka
Parents/Students
IMPORTANT!!
- payment of fees (for all students)
- Free & Reduced Lunch Application (for all students)
- Title I Compact (for SMS and EES students)
- Online Registration (for all students)
- Transportation Form (for EES students ONLY)
- Mandatory Orientation Attendance (for SMS and WHS students).
If you are unsure what your student has left to do, please contact your site secretary and they can let you know.
**ALL PARTS OF REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER FOR STUDENTS TO HAVE CONTINUED ACCESS TO THEIR LAPTOPS.
Volleyball Meeting
Wrestling Meeting
Breakfast Fundraiser!
Please try to order by Wednesday if you are interested!
Link to order is here: https://forms.gle/hyHSSLYZTmX7AdxW8
WHS Student Government wants YOU!
We would love to have representation from all grade levels so come get your nomination form today! Nomination forms can be obtained from Mrs. Howe and are due back to her no later than Friday, September 6.
Out of Office
Testing Information
PSAT
10th and 11th graders who would like to take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 16 should contact Ms. Meister at omeister@wpsd.us to sign-up.
The cost is $17 (make a check out to WHS) or free for low income eligible students. Testing will begin at 8 am.
SAT
12th graders who would like to take the SAT on Wednesday, October 16 should contact Ms. Meister at omeister@wpsd.us to sign-up.
The cost is $49.50, or $64.50 (with essay). Make a check payable to WHS. The cost is $8 or $15 (with essay) for low income eligible students. Testing will begin at 8 am.
ACT
If you need to take the ACT please get in contact with Ms. Meister at omeister@wpsd.us. September 14 and October 26 will be the upcoming ACT Dates.
Student Activities
Cross Country
Results:
Liana C. received 13th place overall; 5th place in 123A
Girls Team placed 7 out of 9 teams
Boys Team placed 8 out of 11 teams
Good luck in Petersburg this weekend!
Wrangell School District Announcements
Position Announcement
Wrangell Public Schools is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 School Year:
Indian Education Director: This is a part-time position coordinating and administering the Indian Education Program; preparing budgets, and proposals, and completing the bookkeeping required of the position. Applicant must have working knowledge of needs assessments and the evaluation process and must be able to work with the parent committee and school administration. The Position is paid on Column E of the Classified Salary Schedule.
____________________________________________________________________________
Upward Bound Coordinator: This is a part-time position coordinating and administering the Upward Bound Program; preparing budgets, and proposals, and completing the bookkeeping required of the position. A bachelor’s degree is required.
The Position is paid on a contractual basis.
____________________________________________________________________________
For more information and a detailed job description, please contact the District Office at 907-874-2347. Positions are Open Until Filled. It is Wrangell Public School District's policy to not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex or disability.
Community Announcements
The Nolan Center Theater Presents:
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Friday, Sept 7th
7pm
Sat, Sept 8th - Sun, Sept 9th
5pm
Rated PG
1hr 49mins
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Sat, Sept. 8th - Sun, Sept 9th
8pm - No Friday Showing
Rated PG-13
1 hr - 48mins
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Please note the only movie playing on Friday is The Art of Racing in the Rain at 7pm
Newsletter Additions
Wrangell High School
Email: mpowell@wpsd.us
Website: www.wpsd.us
Location: 312 Reid Street, Wrangell, AK, USA
Phone: (907) 874-3395
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrangellPublicSchools/