Principal Message - Jan 10

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from Willow Spring High School with the Friday Storm Report.  Happy New Year to all of our families.

 

• As you know, today was the last day of class for the first semester.  Exams start next Monday, January 13th.  The exam schedule is posted on the school website homepage under Storm News.

 

• Some important reminders about exam week include:

  • We test one class period each day with Friday, Jan 17th being the exam make-up day.

  • Students can not be checked out of school during the required 4 hour testing window while we are administering State Exams, even if your student is not taking a State Exam.

  • If your student is exempt or does not have an exam, they do not come to school

  • Busses on Monday - Thursday run at 11:45 once students have completed testing

 

• If we have a delay on Monday due to inclement weather - water refreezing on roads Sunday night - we will start testing later and have a plan to be able to provide lunch to students who need a lunch.  Students are permitted to bring water and a snack if they would like into testing rooms, as the lunch time may be earlier or later than they are used to, so that we can protect the required testing window of time for students to complete their exams.

 

Thanks as always for your continued support of our school.  Make a great weekend, stay safe and enjoy the snow!

 

Willow Spring High Families,

 

First, know that all students are safe. To keep you informed, I wanted to let you know about an incident that occurred this morning. 

 

We received a report that a student brought a gun to campus. Our administrators and law enforcement immediately responded and investigated, and discovered that a student had brought a BB gun to school.

 

Shortly after this occurred, our fire alarms were set off in a separate, unrelated incident. We immediately evacuated the school and firefighters arrived within a few minutes. 

 

Firefighters were quickly able to determine there was no fire and the building was safe for students to return, and that the fire alarm was set off by a student using an e-cigarette, also known as vape, in the bathroom. 

 

Any student found in possession of a weapon of any kind or any other item prohibited on school grounds or one of our buses will be disciplined in accordance with district policies.

 

Please remind your students that they can always feel comfortable reporting matters that cause them concern to a teacher or administrator. Students and parents can also report safety concerns to our anonymous tip line, (919) 856-1911.

Thank you for your continued support of our school.

 

Hello this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS with the Friday Storm Report.

 

• Registration is open for our 3rd Annual Turkey Trot, which takes place on Thanksgiving morning here at the WSHS track.  Activities for the entire family: Competitive 5k, Family Fun 5k, a Kids Fun Run (400 meters), and a Diaper Dash (50 meters). Proceeds benefit the Storm Boosters in support of the Willow Spring High School’s Cross Country and Track & Field Teams. For more information and to register, see the information on our website under Storm News. 

 

• Make sure to get your student a yearbook while they're still available. Starting December 4th, the price of our yearbooks will increase, and we have already sold over half of our available books. Check the school website for yearbook and senior ad purchase details. 

 

• Next week is our Fall Break.  We only have school on Monday and Tuesday.  No school for the remainder of the week for the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

Making it a great weekend and Go Storm!

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS with the Friday Storm Report.

 

• Registration is open for our 3rd Annual Turkey Trot, which takes place on Thanksgiving morning here at the WSHS track.  Activities for the entire family: Competitive 5k, Family Fun 5k, a Kids Fun Run (400 meters), and a Diaper Dash (50 meters). Proceeds benefit the Storm Boosters in support of the Willow Spring High School’s Cross Country and Track & Field Teams. For more information and to register, see the information on our website under Storm News. 

 

• Just an early heads up that the Fall Break is just around the corner.  Students are off from school on Nov 27, 28 & 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

• Report cards were distributed last Friday, so if your student has not shown it to you, be sure to ask them for it.  If you have any questions about your student’s grades, parents are encouraged to contact their teachers directly.

 

Thanks so much for your continued support of our school.  Make it a great weekend and go Storm!

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS with the Friday Storm Report.

 

It has certainly been a tough week here at school for our Storm Family.  Please know that our student services department is working to support our students and staff that need time and space to process the loss we experienced this week.  This is a time where we need to come together as a school community and support each other the best way we can.  I thank you all for what you are doing to support your students and our school through this difficult time.

 

• CFNC is having a College Application Week Monday October 21 through Sunday October 27.  Students can apply to certain North Carolina Colleges for Free during this time.  In collaboration with CFNC, Student Services is planning events for next week which include senior support days on Tuesday and Thursday and a Wake Tech application day on Wednesday.  Students must sign up in advance for these opportunities.  More information about the week will be provided on the website and students can see their counselor for more information. 

 

• This Saturday evening is our Homecoming Dance here at WSHS.  All tickets were pre-sold, meaning we are not selling tickets at the door for any last minute decisions to attend.  Please do not have your student show up to the dance without a ticket and  ask if they can purchase a ticket at the door.

 

• Also, if your underclassman is attending the dance and they do not drive, please plan to pick them up at 10:00 sharp.  Do not wait for them to call you for pickup.  We will have all students exit the building at 10:00 when the dance concludes.  We thank you for your anticipated cooperation with a timely pickup on a late Saturday night.

 

• Lastly, a final reminder that Senior Portrait makeups are on Oct 22 and 23 here at WSHS.  Seniors who need their pictures taken must sign up to schedule an appointment.  Information about how to sign up is on our website.

 

Thanks and make it a great weekend!  Go Storm.

 

Dear Willow Springs High School Family,

 

It is with great sadness that I write this message to let you know that one of our students, Michael Scales, died last evening. Michael was a 9th grade student at WSHS. Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.  Please keep them and all of those that have been impacted by this loss in your hearts. We want to honor the family and be respectful of their need for privacy at this time.  

 

As a parent or guardian of our school community, we wanted you to know this information.  As you think about how to care for your child(ren), there are some resources that you might find helpful to assist your child through this loss. Transitions GriefCare provides free community services to help students navigate these difficult feelings of loss.  Alliance Health can also be contacted for further counseling and therapeutic services.  Alliance has a crisis line that is available 24 hours, 7 days a week: 1-877-233-4617.

 

After a traumatic event such as the death of someone they are familiar with, we can expect students to feel anxious, sad, fearful, angry, or vulnerable. They may be scared of losing someone else close to them.  Through encouraging discussion, being supportive of feelings, providing factual information, and suggesting positive outlets, you can help your child be aware of and process their emotions. Every child is different, and the emotional response may vary in duration.  

 

Our student services team has been and will be available to support any students who need assistance as they move through this difficult time. Please contact your student’s counselor in Student Support Services to let us know how we can support your student.  

 

We will work together as a unified school community and we will support one another as we process this loss and navigate this challenging time together.

 

Sincerely, 

 

Wade Martin

Principal 

 

 

Please see:  Reminders of our WCPSS Memorial Guidelines

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS with the Friday Storm Report.

 

• Tickets for the Homecoming Dance on October 19th have gone on-sale.  At this time they are only available on-line for students to purchase their tickets.  In order for students to purchase their tickets using SchoolCash On-line.  Families have to activate an account in order to be able to purchase tickets. Tickets will also be sold during lunch at the end of next week.  Directions for creating an account are found on our website under the Families tab on our homepage.

 

• The WCPSS volunteer renewal window for the 2024-25 school year has been extended to Oct. 14. Families who were already registered as volunteers are encouraged to complete their volunteer renewal. First-time volunteers can view Volunteering in WCPSS to learn more about the volunteer application process.

 

• It's not too late to join the Willow Spring PTSA.  Joining the PTSA gives you a voice in decisions that affect you and your family. We believe that together, we can make every child's potential a reality, but we can't do it without you.  To join, visit the PTSA website in the quick links on our school homepage and select the membership package that's best for your family.

 

• A quick reminder to our Senior families that Senior Picture makeups are on Oct 22nd and 23rd.  Seniors need to sign up for a time slot if they need their photos taken. Information about signups can be found in the Senior handbook that has been provided to students and can be found in our Student Services site under the Students tab of our homepage.

 

Thanks for your continued support of our school community.  Make it a great weekend and Go Storm!

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS with the Tuesday Storm Report. Due to the power outage on Friday I was not able to get our message out to families.

 

• Wednesday, September 18^th , is school picture day. Students will have an assigned time of when to report to the Auxiliary Gym, which they will receive from their teachers next week. Senior portrait retakes are in October, so Wednesday will only be for grades 9-11. 

 

• Don’t forget, this Friday, September 20th  is a teacher workday.  There is no school on Friday for students.

 

• Senior Parents - we will be hosting a Senior Parent informational meeting on September 25 at 6:00 in our auditorium.  This is an important meeting for parents and students to attend hosted by our student services department.  There is a link on our website with additional information under Storm News.

 

Thank you for your continued support of our school.  Make it a great night!

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling with the Friday Storm Report.

 

• The WSHS PTSA would like to invite all families to the first PTSA meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 10.  Our PTSA meeting is at 6:30 and is held in the media center.  We hope to see you there.

 

• I would like to remind all of our families about our Meet the Teacher Open House that is scheduled for September 11th at 6:30.  This is an opportunity for you to meet your student’s teachers and learn about what will be covered in their classes this semester.

 

• The PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October 2nd. Click here - WSHS PSAT for more information on registering your student for the PSAT. 

 

• Applications for the National Honor Society are now open.  Students can access the needed information under the Activities section of our website.  The application deadline is September 14th.

 

• We hope to see everyone at tonight’s home football game against Apex Friendship!

 

Make it a great weekend and Go Storm!

Buenas tardes, les habla Natalia Kubsch con los mensajes semanales:

• La Asociación de Padres de Familia de la escuela desea invitar a todas las familias a la primera reunión del año escolar, que se llevará a cabo el martes 10 de septiembre. Nuestra reunión será a las 6:30 en la biblioteca. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

 

• Me gustaría recordar a todas nuestras familias sobre la Noche de puertas abiertas para conocer a nuestros maestros, que está programada para el 11 de septiembre a las 6:30. Esta es una oportunidad para que conozcan a los maestros de sus estudiantes y aprendan sobre lo que se cubrirá en sus clases este semestre.

 

• El examen PSAT se administrará el miércoles 2 de octubre. Para obtener más información sobre cómo registrar a su estudiante para el examen, ingrese a la página web de la escuela.

 

• Las solicitudes para la Sociedad Nacional de Honor ya están abiertas. Los estudiantes pueden acceder a la información necesaria en la sección de Actividades de nuestro sitio web. La fecha límite para la solicitud es el 14 de septiembre.

 

¡Esperamos ver a todos esta noche en el partido de fútbol americano en casa contra la escuela Apex Friendship!

 

Gracias, que tengan buen fin de semana y  vamos tormenta!

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS with the Friday Storm Report. 

 

• I would like to remind all of our families about our Meet the Teacher Open House that is scheduled for September 11th at 6:30.  This is an opportunity for you to meet your student’s teachers and learn about what will be covered in their classes this semester.

 

• As usual, the first week of carpooling has been very crowded.  I need to remind all families that are carpooling, just how important it is at the transition from two lanes to one that polite zippering is the name of the game.  By allowing one car from the right lane then one car from the left lane moving in sync, it really helps both lanes move more smoothly and quickly.  As we say, if you can do it at ChicFila, you can do it at WS.  I would love for our parents to set a good example for our students when it comes to being polite and cooperative.

 

• The WSHS PTSA would like to invite all families to the first PTSA meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 10.  Our PTSA meeting is at 6:30 and is held in the media center.  We hope to see you there.

 

• I do want to thank all of our families for their support and cooperation as we work through our AC issues.  I am doing all that I can to work with the district maintenance staff to get our building back in good order.  I sincerely hope that our AC issues will be fully resolved very soon.

 

• The PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October 2nd. Click here - WSHS PSAT for more information on registering your student for the PSAT. 

 

I want to wish all of our families a great long holiday weekend.  Remember, no school on Monday!  Go Storm