🚗 Student Pickup
For the safety of our students and staff, please do not pick up students at the back of the school. All pickups should take place in the designated carpool lane at the front of the building.

🅿️ Parking Passes (Grades 10–12)
Parking pass distribution will resume Tuesday. Students can pick up their passes before school, after school, or during lunch. Students should not leave class to obtain a parking pass.

📲 Infinite Campus Access
Having trouble logging into Campus Parent? This is the portal for monitoring grades and attendance.
Use this link for help. If you haven’t received an email from Central Services, contact our data manager, Ms. Andrade at yandrade@wcpss.net.

🍴 Off-Campus Lunch Privileges
Students with off-campus lunch passes may now use them:

• Seniors may take extended lunch periods starting Friday August 29th 

• Juniors may begin extended lunch privileges Tuesday, September 2nd
  Reminder: 

📚 PSAT Registration Now Open
Wakefield will administer the PSAT on Wednesday, October 15th.

• Register by September 19th using this PSAT Registration Form.

• Fee: $15.12 for 11th graders, $16.56 for others (plus a small transaction fee).

• Payment due by October 3rd.

• 11th graders with a weighted GPA of 4.4 or higher may take it for free.
  Questions? Email Ms. F. Kelly at fkelly@wcpss.net.

🤝 Join the PTSA – Make a Difference
Let’s kick off the school year strong! Our PTSA helps fund student scholarships, recognize student and staff achievements, and support school-wide needs.
There’s no wrong way to get involved—your time or donation makes a difference.
Join here: https://wakefieldhs.givebacks.com/shop?category=753
First PTSA Meeting: Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30 PM in the Media Center.

Join the PTSA
The PTSA plays an essential role in supporting our students, teachers, and staff through volunteer efforts, fundraising, and community engagement. With your help, we have:

• Awarded student scholarships and recognized academic excellence

• Celebrated Wolverines of the Week

• Updated classrooms and media center furniture

• Supported PACK time, CTE programs, and art initiatives

There is no right or wrong way to participate—every contribution of time or resources makes a difference. To join, click here:
https://wakefieldhs.givebacks.com/shop?category=753

Our first PTSA meeting will be held Tuesday, September 9, at 6:30 PM in the Media Center. We hope to see you there!

Senior Breakfast – September 5, 2025
We’re excited to welcome our seniors back with a special breakfast in the commons on Friday, September 5. Students will enjoy food, music, and time to celebrate the start of their pivotal year.

Want to help? Sign up to donate food, drinks, or volunteer your time here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EADAE2CA5FA7-58076804-senior

Prefer to donate funds instead? Please send contributions to Susan Norris (@Susan-Norris-79)—she will shop on your behalf.

Student Accident Insurance
For families interested in student accident insurance, please visit the link below for details:
https://wakeconnect.wcpss.net/sites/risk-management-and-safety/SitePage/78762/student-accident-insurance

Thank you for your continued support of Wakefield High School and our students. Together, we make a difference!

Beginning of the School Year

We are looking forward to seeing everyone Monday morning as we begin the 2025–2026 school year. Please review the information below to help ensure a smooth start.

Student Schedules
Student schedules are now available in Infinite Campus. All students will also receive a hard copy in their first-period class. WHS administrators and support staff will be stationed in the commons to assist any student who does not have access to their schedule.

Schedule Changes
Student Services is currently accepting schedule change requests. The window for changes closes at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27. Requests will be considered for the following reasons:

• The student has already taken and passed the course.

• A graduation requirement is missing.

• The student is seeking an increase in rigor.

• Academic load needs to be balanced across semesters.

• The schedule is incomplete.

• The student previously failed the course with the same teacher.

Please note that some requests may be denied due to administrative reasons (e.g., class size). All schedule change requests must be submitted through the Google Form linked on the WHS homepage.

Infinite Campus Access

Parents are encouraged to click this link if they are having trouble accessing Campus Parent. Campus Parent is the parent portal for Infinite Campus. Parents should contact our data manager, Ms. Andrade, at yandrade@wcpss.net if they have yet to receive an email from Central Services. 

Off Campus Lunch Privileges

Juniors and Seniors who have been issued an off-campus lunch pass will be allowed to exercise these privileges beginning Monday, August 25th. No student will be permitted to remain off campus for both lunch periods. Eligible Seniors will be able to exercise extended lunch periods on Friday, August 29th, and Juniors will be able to do so beginning Tuesday, September 2nd.

Please JOIN PTSA 

Welcome back to the new school year!  It’s time for another exciting year to begin and an important part of Wakefield High School is our PTSA. Wakefield High School’s PTSA supports our school students, teachers, staff and community.  Through our volunteers, members and fundraising efforts, we are able to provide Student Scholarships, recognize student academic performance, reward Wolverines of the Week who are recognized for their progress and support teacher classrooms and school needs.  In the past few years we have purchased furniture for the media center, updated CTE classrooms and provided for Art and PACK time needs that impact all students.There is no right or wrong way to be involved – anything you can offer, whether it be time or money, will support your child’s potential.  We invite you to join because we can do more together than apart and you can do so using this easy link:  

https://wakefieldhs.givebacks.com/shop?category=753

Our first meeting is Tuesday Sept 9 at 6:30 PM in the Media Center – hope to see you there!  Thank you for your support!  

WHS PTSA Senior Breakfast

Senior students will be welcomed back to this pivotal year with a Senior Breakfast on Friday Sept 5, 2025.   We will be offering the students food, drink and some time together for fun, music and laughter in the commons.  Please sign up to donate food/drink items or to volunteer at the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EADAE2CA5FA7-58076804-senior

If you prefer to donate  $$$ - please send to Susan Norris::  @Susan-Norris-79

Infinite Campus Access

Parents are encouraged to click this link if they are having trouble accessing Campus Parent. Campus Parent is the parent portal for Infinite Campus. Parents should contact our data manager, Ms. Andrade, at yandrade@wcpss.net iif they have yet to receive an email from Central Services. 

Week of August 20 

Student Schedules

Student schedules are currently visible in Infinite Campus. You may request a schedule change on the website starting August 18th. Counselors will not be able to take schedule change requests via email or phone call. Please make sure you use the Schedule Change Request form. Please note we may be required to make some administrative changes as we continue to work with schedules. (My concern is nobody knows how to get into IC and then this announcement is going to flood our phones and emails. If we could also put that information in the announcement as to how to access IC)--Sent an email to Colon and Deaton asking one of them to post Canva document to the Alert section of our website. 

Information Night for Newcomers

If your child is new to the school regardless of grade level we would love for you to join us Thursday night from 4-7 for a newcomers information session. This event is for students and parents. 

Freshmen Orientation

Freshmen students will have their orientation friday morning from 8-11:30. You may drop off and pick up at these times since this is a student only event. 

Upperclassmen Orientation

We are excited to invite our new students in grades 10-12 for a Newcomer Orientation. The orientation will be from 1pm-2pm on Friday, August 22nd. We look forward to seeing you! Welcome to Wakefield!

We’re excited to kick off the 2025–2026 school year, and I want to share some key updates and opportunities to get involved as we prepare for a strong start:

🔹 Newcomers Parents Night – Thursday, August 21, 4:00–7:00 PM

This event welcomes all students and families who are new to Wakefield, regardless of grade. Learn about daily school life, policies, and expectations.
➡️ Register here on our website

🔹 Freshman Orientation – Friday, August 22, 8:00–11:30 AM

A student-only event to help 9th graders get comfortable with the campus, receive schedules and Chromebooks, and meet staff.
➡️ Registration info is posted on the school site.

🔹 Off-Campus Lunch Applications

Available to juniors and seniors in good standing, starting August 13 (9 AM–2 PM).
Applications will not be accepted between August 25–31.
➡️ Found under the “Forms” tab in the Our School section.

🔹 Student Schedules & Schedule Change Form

Schedules go live in PowerSchool on August 18.
➡️ Use the Schedule Change Request Form on our website banner—counselors will only consider requests submitted through the form.

🔹 Transportation Info

Bus routes will be shared via School Messenger and Campus Parent on August 15.
Here Comes the Bus app goes live August 22.

• WCPSS Code: 67500

• Vendor Transportation: 67501

🔹 Campus Clean-Up Day – Saturday, August 16, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

Help us beautify our school!
✅ Students can earn service hours
➡️ Sign up here

🔹 Classroom Move-In Day – Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

We’re looking for student volunteers to assist teachers as they move into classrooms before school begins.
✅ This is a great way to show support and earn volunteer hours!
📌 Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
➡️ Sign up here

🔹 Parking Pass Applications

All details and updated instructions are available on our website under the “Headlines” section. Apply early!

✅ Stay Connected

Visit our Wakefield website for flyers, registration links, volunteer forms, and real-time updates.

We hope you're enjoying your summer! As we prepare for a great 2025–26 school year, we have several important updates to share:

🔹 Join the Wakefield Sports Medicine Team
Is your student interested in a hands-on medical experience? The Sports Medicine Team is looking for new members!
📍 Starting Monday, August 4, students can meet Head Athletic Trainer Coach Dorenkamp in Room 412 or at the stadium between 4:00–8:30 PM (weekdays).
📧 Contact: sdorenkamp@wcpss.net

🔹 Upcoming Events at Wakefield High
📅 August 21 – Parent Information Night for Newcomers
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM | Learn about Wakefield, meet staff, and get your questions answered!

📅 August 22 – Freshman Orientation (Students Only)
🕗 8:00–11:30 AM | 9th graders will tour the school and prepare for a strong start!
🔗 Register and view flyers on our website: [Insert Website Link]

🔹 Parking Pass Information
Due to a system transition, online payments are currently affected. Applications can be submitted with a WakeID, but students must return to upload payment proof.
💵 Cash payments accepted beginning August 1, when passes will also begin distribution.

📅 Pass Pickup Schedule (9:00 AM–2:00 PM in Main Office):

• Aug 18: A–El

• Aug 19: Em–Li

• Aug 20: Lj–Reh

• Aug 21: Rei–Z

• Aug 22: Walk-ins

🚗 Students must have a valid license, vehicle registration, and no outstanding fines. Full details available on our website.

🔹 Off-Campus Lunch Pass Info (Juniors & Seniors Only)
Eligible Juniors and Seniors may apply for an Off-Campus Lunch Pass by completing [this FORM] (link to be added).

✅ Requirements:

• Must have passed all courses in the most recent grading period (privileges begin after Q1)

• No outstanding fines or fees (check PowerSchool; payment must be online)

• Students may not take unauthorized students off campus

• Must return to campus and follow check-out procedures if ill

• Must maintain good conduct and follow all WCPSS rules

• No bringing food back for others or reentering the cafeteria

• Littering and misconduct may result in a revocation of up to 180 days

💳 Cost: $10 (initial pass); $10 (replacement)
🕘 Application Hours: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (starting August, date TBD)
🚫 No applications accepted August 27–30

1. Click this link:
   https://www.highschoolot.com/story/2024-2025-honors-ballot/21084758/

   Vote for the 2025 HighSchoolOT Honors Elite Awards HighSchoolOT Honors is back for the 2024-2025 school year, and it's time to nominate North Carolina's BEST high school athletes, coaches, teams and more. How it works: Submit your nominations for various categories. Our team will narrow down nominations to a group of finalists, then the public will ... www.highschoolot.com

2. In the “’24–’25 HSOT Elite Awards” dropdown menu, select Best Overall Athletic Department.
3. Choose Wakefield and submit your vote.

As we approach the end of the school year, I want to share important information regarding our final exam schedule and upcoming student support opportunities.

Final exams will be held from Thursday, June 5 through Friday, June 13.

• Teacher-made exams will take place on June 5–6.

• End-of-Course (EOC) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) exams will be administered from June 9–13.

The complete exam schedule is available on the Wakefield High School homepage.

Please note the following:

• Students will not be dismissed early from any exam.

• We kindly ask that families reschedule any appointments that may conflict with testing times.

• If your student is absent on an exam day, they should contact their teacher directly to arrange a makeup date.

We are also offering EOC Review Sessions on Saturday, June 7, with support for Math 1, Math 3, Biology, and English II. These sessions are highly encouraged for students currently in an EOC course or for those who took the EOC in the fall and did not earn a Level 3.

In addition, Saturday Academy will run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM that day, providing students with the opportunity to:

• Make up time from excessive unexcused absences

• Receive help with academic work

• Access school resources in a focused, supportive environment

Doors open at 8:45 AM for early sign-in. Students should report to the main lobby for check-in. Please bring a device, charger, and calculator if needed.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ms. Acrey at hacrey@wcpss.net.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we close out the year strong.