ACT Administration Wakefield High School will administer the ACT to all juniors on Thursday, March 13. The ACT is used as part of North Carolina’s school accountability program. Students may also use the scores for college admission purposes. There is no cost to test.    EOC Remediation/Readministration As directed by the North Carolina Department of Instruction, Wakefield High School will hold remediation and readministration testing sessions for students who are “Not Proficient” on their EOC exam. 80% on the EOC is the benchmark for proficiency. EOC courses include English II, Biology, Math I, and Math III. Remediation and administration are scheduled for June 16-17. Parents of impacted students will be notified once all EOC scores are returned following the June administration.    Registration Powerschool is now open for Students to begin registering for the 25-26 school year. Each student will meet with their counselor to review their course selections. Prior to meeting with counselors, students should have completed their forms they have received and can enter it in Powerschool. Counselors will make any necessary corrections. All registration information can be found on the WHS website.   P.A.C.K. Time / AllTimely  AllTimely is Wakefield’s chosen online platform for students and teachers to schedule all activities including lunch and off-campus privileges during P.A.C.K. Time. Activity sign up begins each Monday morning at 7:05, and students can register for the upcoming week all at once. As the parent, you can support your student by reinforcing the following; Students must be signed up for at least one non-lunch activity each day unless they have selected off-campus privileges Study Hall and Remediation activities supersede off-campus lunch activities. Students are not permitted to take both lunches if they are assigned to an activity by their teacher P.A.C.K. Time attendance is mandatory. Skipping will result in disciplinary action similar to skipping the traditional instructional period Discuss with your student their P.A.C.K. Time selections and support them in selecting activities that support their learning. Our goal is for all students to achieve 80% mastery in all of their courses. Parental participation in discussing time management of this period can be positively influential.   PTSA Senior Scholarships Applications Due: April 11, 2025 Interviews: April 14 - April 25, 2025 The PTSA is proud to offer $1000 scholarships for the following categories:- 2025 PTSA Academic Scholarship (3) The Academic Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement throughout high school. 2025 PTSA Activities and Service Scholarship (3) The Activities and Service Scholarship is awarded to a student who has participated in and/or demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities at school or through a community organization. 2025 PTSA Arts Scholarship (1) The Arts Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in a performing or visual arts throughout high school. 2025 PTSA First Generation Scholarship (1) The First Generation Scholarship is awarded to a student who is of the first generation of his/her immediate family to attend college. (Students are eligible ONLY if neither parent graduated from college). 2025 PTSA Community College Scholarship (1) The Community College Scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to attend an accredited community college, junior college or technical school. In order to apply, students and a parents/guardian MUST be PTSA members by April 11, 2025.

SHELTER IN PLACE EVENT

Families,

The safety of our students and staff is the number one priority for WCPSS.

 

Due to a brief tornado warning, our schools “Sheltered-in-Place” from 12:12 - 12:42 p.m. today.

 

Shelter-in-Place is similar to a tornado drill. Students and staff were relocated to spaces that are deemed safe areas of their school buildings. They were allowed to have organized and supervised restroom breaks, medical attention, food and water if necessary. During a Shelter-in-Place, no one is allowed in or out of the building.

 

Thank you for your continued support of our school.

 

SPANISH

 

Padres de las escuelas Wakefield High School

La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es la máxima prioridad para WCPSS.

Debido a una breve advertencia de tornado, nuestras escuelas tomarán refugio en su propio sitio (“sheltering in place”) de 12:12 p.m. a 12:42 p.m. hoy.

“Tomar refugio en su propio sitio” es similar a un simulacro de tornado. Los estudiantes y el personal fueron ubicados en espacios que se consideren áreas seguras de sus edificios escolares. Se les permitió tener pausas organizadas y supervisadas para ir al baño, recibir atención médica, obtener comida y agua si es necesario. Durante un refugio en su propio sitio nadie puede entrar o salir del edificio.

Gracias por su continuo apoyo de nuestras escuela.

Interim Grades
Interim grades have been posted in PowerSchool as they were due during the week of February 24. If you have any questions regarding your child’s progress, please reach out to their teacher.

 

WCPSS Educational Technology Questionnaire
We invite you to complete the WCPSS Educational Technology Questionnaire to help improve how educational technology is used in our schools. The survey closes on Friday, March 7. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.http://WCPSS Educational Technology Questionnaire

 

Course Registration for 2025-2026
Students can now begin registering for courses for the 2025-2026 school year in PowerSchool. Each student will meet with their counselor to review their selections. Prior to this meeting, students should complete their registration forms and enter their choices into PowerSchool. Counselors will make any necessary corrections. All registration details can be found on the Wakefield High School website.

 

P.A.C.K. Time / AllTimely
AllTimely is the online platform Wakefield uses for scheduling activities, lunch, and off-campus privileges during P.A.C.K. Time. Sign-up for activities opens every Monday morning at 7:05 AM, and students can register for the upcoming week all at once.

Please remind your student of the following:

• They must sign up for at least one non-lunch activity each day unless they have off-campus privileges.
• Study Hall and Remediation activities take priority over off-campus lunch. If assigned by a teacher, students must attend.
• P.A.C.K. Time attendance is mandatory. Skipping will result in disciplinary action similar to skipping a regular class period.

We encourage you to discuss your student’s P.A.C.K. Time choices and help them prioritize activities that support their learning. Our goal is for all students to achieve 80% mastery in their courses, and parental involvement in time management can have a positive impact.

 

Support Our Lady Wolverines!
Come cheer on the Lady Wolverines Basketball team in their playoff game against Overhills this Tuesday at 6:30 PM! Let’s show our school spirit and support our team!

 

Yearbook Orders
Yearbooks are still available for purchase, but quantities are limited. To guarantee your copy, place your order now at www.jostens.com.

 

Pet Policy Reminder
Please note that pets are not allowed on WCPSS campuses at any time, including outdoor athletic events. Thank you for your cooperation.

🏃‍♂️ Track & Field Tryouts – New Date
Outdoor Track and Field tryouts have been rescheduled to Monday, February 24, 2025, at 2:40 PM at the stadium. Dragonfly approval is required for participation. If you have any questions, please contact:

• Girls Head Coach: Patience Adams – pkadams@wcpss.net
• Boys Head Coach: Joe Turchetti – jturchetti@nc.rr.com

 

📚 EOC Remediation & Readministration
As per the North Carolina Department of Instruction, Wakefield High School will provide remediation and retesting for students who did not achieve proficiency (80%) on their End-of-Course (EOC) exams in English II, Biology, Math I, and Math III.

• Dates: June 16-17, 2025
• Parents of impacted students will be notified after all EOC scores are finalized.

 

📝 2025-26 Student Registration
PowerSchool is now open for students to register for next year’s courses. Each student will meet with their counselor to review selections. Before their meeting, students should complete their registration forms and enter selections into PowerSchool. Additional registration details can be found on the WHS website.

 

⏳ P.A.C.K. Time / AllTimely
Wakefield High School uses AllTimely for students to schedule activities, including lunch and off-campus privileges, during P.A.C.K. Time. Parents can help by reinforcing the following expectations:

• Students must sign up for at least one non-lunch activity per day unless they have off-campus privileges and passing all classes with an 80 or above.
• Study Hall and Remediation take priority over off-campus lunch activities.
• Attendance is mandatory. Skipping P.A.C.K. Time will result in disciplinary action.
  Please encourage your student to use this time effectively to meet the 80% mastery goal in all courses.
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🎨 Congratulations to Our Art Students!
A huge congratulations to our talented art students who recently won local and regional art awards! Special recognition to Piper Marshburn and Ava Madlock for earning Gold and Silver Regional Keys at the Scholastics Art Awards competition!

 

🏈 Wakefield Football Team – Managers Needed
Coach Wilson is seeking football team managers for the upcoming season. Interested students should see him in Room 2302 or email twilson2@wcpss.net.

 

🎓 Cap & Gown Delivery
Seniors, your caps and gowns will be distributed during all lunches on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Please be sure to pick up your items.

 

School in Session

School will be in session on Monday, February 17. This day was originally scheduled as a teacher workday. However, due to losing instructional time because of HVAC issues, students should report to school on Monday during regular school hours. 

 

EOC Remediation/Readministration

As directed by the North Carolina Department of Instruction, Wakefield High School will hold remediation and readministration testing sessions for students who are “Not Proficient” on their EOC exam. 80% on the EOC is the benchmark for proficiency. EOC courses include English II, Biology, Math I, and Math III. Remediation and administration are scheduled for June 16-17. Parents of impacted students will be notified once all EOC scores are returned following the June administration. 

 

Registration

Students will begin registering for the 25-26 school year starting February 18th. Each student over a period of the next few weeks will meet with their counselor to review their course selections. All Registration information can be found on our Student Services website under Course Registration. Students were given their course selection forms on Friday 2/14 with instructions. Please take time to look at your student’s registration information. 

 

P.A.C.K. Time / AllTimely 

AllTimely is Wakefield’s chosen online platform for students and teachers to schedule all activities including lunch and off-campus privileges during P.A.C.K. Time. Activity sign up begins each Monday morning at 7:05, and students can register for the upcoming week all at once. As the parent, you can support your student by reinforcing the following;

• Students must be signed up for at least one non-lunch activity each day unless they have selected off-campus privileges

• Study Hall and Remediation activities supersede off-campus lunch activities. Students are not permitted to take both lunches if they are assigned to an activity by their teacher

• P.A.C.K. Time attendance is mandatory. Skipping will result in disciplinary action similar to skipping the traditional instructional period

• Discuss with your student their P.A.C.K. Time selections and support them in selecting activities that support their learning. Our goal is for all students to achieve 80% mastery in all of their courses. Parental participation in discussing time management of this period can be positively influential.

Meet the Teacher

The Meet the Teacher Night was held on Thursday February 6th from 4:30 to 7 pm.If you missed it you still can learn more about your kid's teachers and learn more about classes. The  AGENDA provides links to many of the teachers videos. 

 

All Timely Program

Please check your child’s PowerSchool account. If they are struggling in any class, they should sign up for remediation offered this week during All Timely sessions or attend study hall sessions to catch up on work.

 

Math Tutors

Need help with math? Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society will be conducting Peer Tutoring every Thursday during both Pack Times in Room 2308. Sign up in All Timely and show up to tutoring with the material you would like to cover.

 

Attendance Policy Reminder

Regular attendance is crucial for academic success. Please remind your child of the importance of attending all classes on time. Consistent attendance not only aids in understanding course material but also helps in maintaining good academic standing.

 

Submitting Absence Notes
If your child is absent, a written excuse note must be submitted within two days of their return to school. Notes can be submitted in person to the attendance office or electronically via email. Failure to provide an excuse within the given timeframe may result in an unexcused absence or the requirement of 3rd party documentation.

 

Outdoor Track & Field

 Outdoor Track & Field tryouts will be held on Wednesday, February 19th, at 2:40 PM at Wolverine Stadium. Students interested in participating must have their DragonFly account approved prior to tryouts in order to be eligible.For any questions or additional information, please contact Coach Adams at pkadams@wcpss.net.

Meet the Teacher Night:
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, February 6th, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. This event provides an excellent opportunity to learn about course content, typical workload, communication methods, and review syllabi. The agenda will be posted on the Wakefield High School homepage this week.

 

Cheer and Stunt Interest Meeting:
There will be an interest meeting on Wednesday, February 5th, at 2:30 PM in the Commons area. Students interested in joining are encouraged to attend.

 

All Timely Program:
Please check your child’s PowerSchool account. If they are struggling in any class, they should sign up for remediation offered this week during All Timely sessions or attend study hall sessions to catch up on work.

 

Attendance Policy Reminder:
Regular attendance is crucial for academic success. Please remind your child of the importance of attending all classes on time. Consistent attendance not only aids in understanding course material but also helps in maintaining good academic standing.

 

Submitting Absence Notes:
If your child is absent, a written excuse note must be submitted within two days of their return to school. Notes can be submitted in person to the attendance office or electronically via email. Failure to provide an excuse within the given timeframe may result in an unexcused absence or the requirement of 3rd party documentation.

Dear WHS Families,

Welcome back to a new spring semester! Below are important updates and reminders to help kick off the second half of the school year:

 

First Semester Report Cards

Report cards will be released and distributed to students on Tuesday, January 28, during their first-period classes.

 

Meet the Teacher Night

Date: Thursday, February 6Time: 4:30–7:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for parents to:

• Review course syllabi.
• Learn about course content, workload, and communication methods
• .Meet their child’s teachers for the spring semester

Additional details will be posted soon on the WHS homepage.

 

Pack Time: Maximizing Student Success

Parents are encouraged to ensure their children are using Alltimely to sign up for Pack Time sessions. Students should sign up for:

• Remediation if they need extra help in a subject.
• Study Hall if they are missing work or need time to catch up.
• Extracurricular Activities if they maintain an 80% or higher in all their classes

This week marks exam week at Wakefield High School. Please review the following important details regarding the schedule and policies:

• Schedule:

  • Monday through Thursday: School will run from 7:25 AM to 11:30 AM.
  • Friday: Reserved as a make-up day for students who missed exams earlier in the week.

• Early Check-Out Policy:

  • Students will not be permitted to check out early on exam days.
  • If your student has an appointment that would require early check-out, they should plan to take their exam on a make-up day instead.

• Exam Duration:

  • Each exam is allotted 4 hours, though most students will finish early. However, because these exams are state-administered, students are not allowed to leave before the testing window closes.

• Exam Schedule:

  • Monday: English 2 EOC and 1st-period CTE exams
  • Tuesday: Math 1 EOC, Math 3 EOC, and 2nd-period CTE exams
  • Wednesday: Biology EOC and 3rd-period CTE exams
  • Thursday: 4th-period CTE exams

• EOC and CTE Exam Guidance:

  • If a student has both an EOC exam (English 2, Math 1, Math 3, or Biology) and a CTE exam scheduled on the same day, they should prioritize the EOC exam. The CTE exam can be taken on the make-up day or on a date arranged with their teacher.

• Encouragement for Exam Success:

  • Please encourage your child to do their best on both CTE and EOC exams.
  • EOC exam scores will be included on students' official transcripts.
  • Students who do not score proficient on an EOC exam will be strongly encouraged to retake the exam at the end of the year following remediation. This will give them an opportunity to achieve proficiency.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during exam week. Please encourage your student to prepare well, arrive on time, and get plenty of rest. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the school office.

Friday Early Release and Final Exams Schedule

We want to remind you that exams will begin on Thursday, December 9th. All students are expected to attend school all day regardless of whether they have an exam scheduled or not. This time will be used to prepare and review for state-administered exams taking place next week.   The only exceptions to this attendance requirement are seniors who meet the exemption criteria. Seniors who are exempt may only miss the specific class(es) they are exempt from. However, if a senior has a state-administered exam next week, they are still required to attend school this week for review and preparation.   We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that all students are present and ready to succeed during this important time. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school office if you have any questions or need further clarification.   Students can not be checked out when exam are being administered. If your child has an appoint that warrants them being check out during exam please make arrangements witht the teacher to have them take thier exam  during exam make up times next week.              Tardy Bell* Dismissal Bell Time in Class First Bell   7:10   Second Bell   7:20   Period 3 Exam 7:25 9:10  105 minutes Period 4 Exam 9:15 11:00 105 minutes Lunch 11:00 11:18 18 minutes Dismissal   11:18       *One minute warning will ring prior to each tardy bell