Wrangell High School Newsletter
January 27, 2020
Important Dates
January 28: Mandatory Freshmen Class meeting at lunch in the WHS Library
January 28: Junior Class Meeting after school in the WHS Library
January 30: Close Up Meeting 5:30 pm in the WHS Library
January 31 - February 1: Boys Basketball @ Craig (Streaming: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/craig-high-school-craig-ak)
January 31 - February 1: Girls Basketball Home v. Craig
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
Parents/Students
Freshmen Class Mandatory Meeting
Freshman class parents- Kristy Woodbury & Kaelene Harrison
Junior Class Meeting
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
Haines Results
Friday: Wrangell 39 Haines 56
Saturday: Wrangell 34 Haines 52
Girls Basketball
Haines Results
Friday: Wrangell 65 Haines 15
Saturday: Wrangell 43 Haines 36
Streaming can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1zcJhg2fUVYMNVYn2IBmtA
Winter/Spring Activities Schedule
District Announcements
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.
Community Announcements
The Nolan Center Theater Presents:
Star Wars : The Rise of Skywalker
THE NEXT TWO WEEKEND
Showtimes: Jan. 24th-26th & Jan. 31st - Feb. 2nd
7pm each evening
Rated PG-13, 2hr 22min
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Parks & Rec
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/