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

 

• Senior Parents- If you have a student planning to attend college in the Fall of 2024, you will need to submit the 2024-25 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This is the first year for the new simplified FAFSA which is supposed to become available on December 31, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Tori Sharpe, WSHS Financial Aid Advisor at vsharpe@wcpss.net for help.

• We continue to get requests for excused absences for family trips and other vacations students are attending.  I would like to direct parents to review the attendance information that is linked on our website under the families tab to get more detailed information about what qualifies as an excused absence.

• If you haven’t filled out the parent survey that has recently been sent to all parents that is a required part of our school accreditation process this school year, now is the time.  We greatly appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey.

 

Thank you as always for your support of our school.  Go Storm!

 

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

 

• Our Storm Club athletic boosters invite you to  bring your family out from 8-11 am on December 2nd to Wake Chapel Christian Church to eat delicious pancakes, meet Santa and support the Willow Spring High School Storm Boosters. Tickets are $10 each, must be purchased in advance and are on sale now thru 11/27. Ticket link: https://checkout.square.site/buy/BQZBZRH2IQK2SGJ4CDUGHKTW.  All proceeds benefit Willow Spring High School Athletic programs and help us Fund Amazing Projects. 

 

• Registration is still open for our 2nd Annual Turkey Trot, which takes place on Thanksgiving morning here at the WSHS track.  There are activities for the entire family:  Competitive 5k, Fun Family 5k, a Kids Fun Run (400 M), and a Diaper Dash (50 M).   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 Google "Willow Spring High School Turkey Trot" or click link:

https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/FuquayVarina/2023WSHSTurkeyTrot  Information is also listed on the website under Storm News.

 

• Please remember that we only have school next week on Monday and Tuesday prior to the holiday break.  I want to wish all of our families safe travels if they are heading out of town.

 

• Currently we have 320 parent observers in Canvas. Canvas is a great resource to view coursework for students and stay on top of course updates. Once a parent is paired with their student, they never have to pair again. Parents will be able to see courses from year to year. Families can find instructions for accessing Canvas on the WSHS homepage or linked here - https://www.wcpss.net/Page/51339

 

• Willow Spring High School is working to complete an accreditation process through a state mandated process. We really need your assistance in completing the family survey using this link Cognia Family Survey We ask that you please fill out the survey to assist with our accreditation process for this school year.  Our accreditation team greatly appreciates your support!

 

Thank you as always for your support of our school!

 

Subject: Important update

 

Willow Spring High School families,

 

First, know that all students are safe.

 

I wanted to let you know about a false rumor that there is a threat to our school.

 

This rumor has no basis in fact. During the weekend, a rumor began circulating among our school community that a threat was made to our school. This information was reported to administration, WCPSS Security and the Fuquay-Varina Police Department. Law enforcement investigated the claim and have determined that no threats of any kind have been made.

 

Rumors of this kind make students, staff and families feel unsafe. Please remind your child that they should tell a trusted adult about any safety concerns they may have, rather than believe or spread rumors.

 

In addition, anyone may report any safety concerns to an administrator or to the district’s anonymous tip line at (919) 856-1911.

 

I am grateful for the quick and thorough response from law enforcement and WCPSS Security. We will continue to take every measure to ensure the safety of our students.

 

Thank you for your continued support of our school.

 

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

• Tonight is the last regular season football game of the year versus cross-town rival Fuquay Varina High School.  We need all of our Storm supporters out to the game to cheer on our team.  Game time is 7:30.. Our PTSA has joined with the FVHS PTSA and are hosting the 2nd annual Blessing Bowl at the game.  Both PTSA’s are hosting a food drive to support our local food pantries for families in need.  Just like the game, our PTSA needs to beat the amount of food items collected by the FVHS PTSA.  If you are coming out to the game, bring any non-perishable food items for this great cause.  Items will be collected at the visitor entrance to the stadium as you go in.

 

• Attention parents of AP students.  AP Exam opt out forms were sent home with your students this past week for Fall AP Classes.  All students in an AP Class will be ordered an exam and be administered to AP Students in the beginning of May.  If you do not want your student to take the exam, the form will need to be filled out and returned to Amy Gregorio in Student Services by November 3, 2023.  You do NOT need to take any action if your student plans to take the exam. We encourage all students to take the exam.   If an exam is ordered for your student, and the student does not take the exam, then a 40 dollar non-used exam fee will be charged to you.  If you have any questions, please call Amy Gregorio.

 

• The first quarter ends next Tuesday.  There is no school on Wednesday as we will have a teacher workday for teachers to get their grades completed for first quarter report cards.

 

• Congratulations to our Men’s Soccer team who finished the regular season as our Conference Champions.  The Men’s Soccer team will play at home on Monday in their first ever State Playoff Game.  We are very proud of these student athletes and what they have accomplished this year.  Please remember, Storm Club passes do not work at State Playoff Games. We hope to see you at the game.

 

• Lastly, school picture retakes are next Thursday, November 2nd.  If you missed our original picture day or need a redo, now is your chance.

 

Thanks for all you do to support our school.  Make it a great weekend and Go Storm!

Buenas tardes les habla Natalia Kubsch en nombre de nuestro rector Wade Martin de la escuela secundaria Willow Spring con el reporte semanal.

• Esta noche es el último partido de fútbol americano de la temporada regular del año contra el rival de la ciudad, Fuquay Varina High School. Necesitamos que todos nuestros seguidores  asistan al juego para animar a nuestro equipo. El  juego es a las 7:30. Nuestra asociación de Padres de Familia de la escuela se ha unido a la asociación de Fuquay-Varina  y organizará el segundo Blessing Bowl anual en el juego. Ambas asociaciones están organizando una colecta de alimentos para apoyar nuestras despensas de alimentos locales para familias necesitadas. Al igual que el juego, nuestra asociación debe superar la cantidad de alimentos recolectados por la asociación de Fuquay Varina High School. Si van a venir al juego, trae alimentos no perecederos para esta gran causa. Los artículos se recogerán en la entrada de visitantes del estadio a medida que entre.

 

• Atención padres de estudiantes de cursos avanzados ( AP por sus siglas en Inglés). Los formularios de exclusión voluntaria del examen de esas clases se enviaron a casa con sus estudiantes la semana pasada. A todos los estudiantes en una clase AP se les ordenará un examen y se les administrara  a principios de mayo. Si no desea que su estudiante tome el examen, deberá completar el formulario y devolverlo a Amy Gregorio en Servicios Estudiantiles antes del 3 de noviembre de 2023. NO necesita tomar ninguna medida si su estudiante planea tomar el examen. . Animamos a todos los estudiantes a realizar el examen. Si se solicita un examen para su estudiante y el estudiante no lo realiza, se le cobrará una tarifa de examen no utilizado de 40 dólares. Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a Amy Gregorio.

 

• El primer trimestre finaliza el próximo martes. No hay clases el miércoles ya que tendremos un día laboral para que los maestros completen sus calificaciones para las boletas de calificaciones del primer trimestre.

 

• Felicitaciones a nuestro equipo de fútbol masculino que terminó la temporada regular como nuestros campeones de la conferencia. El equipo de fútbol masculino jugará en casa el lunes en su primer partido de playoffs estatal. Estamos muy orgullosos de estos estudiantes atletas y de lo que han logrado este año. Recuerde que los pases del Storm Club no funcionan en los juegos estatales de playoffs. Esperamos verte en el juego.

 

• Por último, la repetición de fotografías escolares será el próximo jueves 2 de noviembre. Si te perdiste nuestro día de fotografía original o necesitas rehacerlo, ahora es tu oportunidad.

Gracias por todo lo que hace para apoyar a nuestra escuela. ¡Que sea un gran fin de semana y vamos tormenta!

 

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

 

• We are seeing an increasing number of students being dropped off early before the drop-off zone in carpool. This is leading to students crossing the carpool lanes as cars are passing by without sunlight on most mornings. This is dangerous and risks the safety of our students and all involved in carpool. Please do not let your child out of your car until you are directly in front of the school, and you've pulled all the way up as directed by our carpool staff.

 

• Tonight is our last home football game of the season.  We hope you will join us at 6:30 as we recognize many of our Seniors student athletes and marching band members.  It’s gonna be a great night for football!

 

• I would like to remind all families that all of our students in grades 9-12 have class dues each school year of $20.  These funds allow us to host and pay for student events during their time at WSHS, especially their Junior and Senior years.  These funds cover the costs of our proms, many senior activities as well as graduation expenses.  Student dues can be paid on-line or in person at the main office.  Seniors will be denied access to certain events if they are not current with their student dues.

 

• Senior cap and gown make-up photos will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday.  Seniors have to make an appointment.  The link to sign up is in our Storm News section on our school website.

 

• Also, just a reminder that tickets to the fall dance,  A Night in Greece, are on sale through Wednesday of next week.  Tickets can be purchased online through Wednesday or in person at lunch on Monday & Tuesday in the cafe.  It should be a great event. 

 

Thanks for your support of our school!  Have a great weekend and Go Storm!

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS.  Happy fall to all of our families!  We do have some information to share with you today.

 

• Senior Parents - all Seniors received information today from Jostens regarding the ordering of their Graduation Cap & Gowns.  Seniors will be able to place their orders next Wednesday, October 18 during BOLT lunch or after school from 5:30 to 7:30 here at school.  Please review this important information this weekend with your Senior.

 

• Registration is open for our 2nd Annual Turkey Trot, which takes place on Thanksgiving morning here at the WSHS track.  Activities for the entire family:  Competitive 5k, Fun Family 5k, a Kids Fun Run (400 M), and a Diaper Dash (50 M). Proceeds benefit the Storm Boosters in support of the Willow Spring High School’s Cross Country and Track & Field Teams. Information about how to register is our the WSHS website under Storm News

 

• Next week is Spirit Week at WSHS as we prepare for our last home football game of the year!  SGA is sponsoring the Powderpuff Football game on Wednesday and we have our pep rally on Friday.  It is going to be a fun week here at the home of the Storm!

 

• October 16-20^th is College Application Week!  Student Services has planned some fun and helpful activities for students this week.  Seniors can sign up for college application help for 2 year and 4 year colleges on Tuesday through Thursday.  Seniors must sign up in advance to take advantage of this opportunity.  Please visit the website under student services and senior information to sign up and to see the list of colleges that are FREE to apply to during this week.  For questions and more information, please contact your student's counselor.

 

Thank you as always for your continued support of our school!  Make it a great weekend and Go Storm!

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS.  I have some updates and information to share with our families.

 

• Student services will start presenting Signs of Suicide curriculum which brings awareness to depression and suicide prevention. The presentation helps teach students how to get support and guidance for themselves or a friend if needed. All 9^th graders and 12^th graders​‌ will receive this training. If you do not want your child to participate, your child will receive an opt out letter, which will need to be signed and returned to student services. 9^th graders will start the week of October 2^nd and will occur in their Healthful Living class. 12^th graders will start the week of October 23^rd and will occur in their English 4 or AP English class. All the parent resources for this curriculum will be located on our school website, under student services. 

 

• The Student services team has been meeting with all seniors from September 18^th through September 27^th to plan for life after high school! Please make sure to ask your children what they have learned during these meetings! 

 

• Please check out the Attendance information found under the parent heading our of school website.  We are closely monitoring students unexcused absences this school year so it is very important for parents to follow the required procedures to get absences excused that qualify as excused absences.  Students will lose privileges or can possibly fail a course due to unexcused absences.  

 

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

Buenas tardes, les habla Natalia Kubsch en nombre de Wade Martin rector de la escuela secundaria Willow Spring con anuncios importantes para la semana

 

• Los servicios estudiantiles comenzarán a presentar el plan de estudios llamado “Señales de suicidio” que genera conciencia sobre la depresión y la prevención del suicidio. La presentación ayuda a enseñar a los estudiantes cómo obtener apoyo y orientación para ellos mismos o para un amigo si es necesario. Todos los estudiantes de noveno y duodécimo grado recibirán esta capacitación. Si no desea que su hijo participe, recibirá una carta de exclusión voluntaria, que deberá firmar y devolver a servicios estudiantiles. Los estudiantes de noveno grado comenzarán la semana del 2 de octubre y asistirán a su clase de Vida Saludable. Los estudiantes de 12.º grado comenzarán la semana del 23 de octubre y asistirán a su clase de Inglés 4 o Inglés Avanzado. Todos los recursos para padres para este plan de estudios se ubicará en el sitio web de nuestra escuela, en servicios estudiantiles.

 

• ¡El equipo de servicios estudiantiles se ha estado reuniendo con todos los estudiantes del último año del 18 al 27 de septiembre para planificar su vida después de la escuela secundaria! ¡Asegúrese de preguntarles a sus hijos qué han aprendido durante estas reuniones!

 

• Consulte la información de asistencia que se encuentra en el encabezado para padres de nuestro sitio web de la escuela. Estamos monitoreando de cerca las ausencias injustificadas de los estudiantes este año escolar, por lo que es muy importante que los padres sigan los procedimientos requeridos para justificar las ausencias que califiquen como ausencias justificadas. Los estudiantes perderán privilegios o posiblemente reprobarán un curso debido a ausencias injustificadas.

 

Muchas gracias por su apoyo constante. Que tengan buen fin de semana y vamos tormenta!

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS.  How exciting is that, we made it through our first full week of school and it only took three weeks!  I do have a few updates and reminders for our parents.

 

• I would like to remind all families that school picture day is next Wednesday, Sept 20th.  All 9, 10, & 11th grade students will take their school pictures for the 2023-24 yearbook.

• In just two weeks, we will host our Senior Parent Night event on Sept 26th hosted by our student services team.  It will be held in our auditorium and will start at 6:30.

• We’ve got a home football game tonight against Southeast Raleigh HS.  It’s going to be a beautiful night to come on out and cheer on the Storm.  Students, remember, not backpacks are allowed in the stadium during games. 

 

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

Buenas tardes, les habla Natalia Kubsch en nombre de nuestro rector Wade Martin de la escuela secundaria WIllow Spring con los anuncios semanales. ¡Qué emocionante es que ogramos pasar nuestra primera semana completa de clases y sólo tomó tres semanas!

 

• Me gustaría recordarles a todas las familias que el día de las fotografías escolares es el próximo miércoles 20 de septiembre. Todos los estudiantes de 9º, 10º y 11º grado se tomarán fotografías escolares para el anuario 2023-2024.

• En solo dos semanas, organizaremos nuestro evento para estudiantes de grado 12  Ese evento es el 26 de septiembre, organizado por nuestro equipo de servicios estudiantiles. Se llevará a cabo en nuestro auditorio y comenzará a las 6:30 de la tarde.

• Esta noche tenemos un partido de fútbol en casa contra la escuela secundaria Southeast Raleigh. Será una noche hermosa para salir y animar a nuestro equipo. Para los estudiantes, recuerden, no se permiten mochilas en el estadio durante los partidos.

 

 Muchas gracias por su apoyo constante. QUe tengan buen fin de semana y vamos tormenta!

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS.  What an opening two weeks it has been.  I sincerely thank our families for the patience and support you have shown our staff and the school community.

• Reminder, our rescheduled Meet the Teacher Open House will be on Monday, September 11 at 6:30.  We hope all families will be able to attend to learn more about your student’s classes for the first semester.

• The first PTSA meeting for the school year will be held on Tuesday, September 12 in our Media Center at 6:30.  Joining the PTSA and attending these meetings is a great way to get involved with our school community.

• The Media Specialists continue to distribute Chromebooks to eligible students.  There are still some students eligible to receive a Chromebook.  Another shipment of devices was expected today.  Again, we thank you for your patience as we wait to receive the requested devices from the district.

• School pictures are right around the corner.  We will have school pictures taken on September 20th.  Families and students will be receiving information shortly about how to order pictures.

 

Thank you again for your continued support of our school.  Make it a great weekend and Go Storm!

 

Buenas tardes, les habla Natalia Kubsch en nombre de nuestro rector Wade Martin de la escuela secundaria Willow Spring. Como se han podido dar cuenta estas dos primeras semanas han sido bastante interesantes, por esta razón les quiero agradecer a todas nuestras familias por la paciencia y el apoyo que les han brindado a nuestro staff y la comunidad en general. 

 

• Queremos recordarles que nuestra jornada de “conozca al maestro”  ha sido reprogramada para el lunes 11 de septiembre a las 6:30 de la tarde. Esperamos que todas las familias puedan asistir para aprender más sobre las clases de su estudiante durante el primer semestre.

• La primera reunión de la asociación de padres de familia del año escolar se llevará a cabo el martes 12 de septiembre en nuestra biblioteca a las 6:30 de la tarde. Unirse a esta asociación y asistir a estas reuniones es una excelente manera de involucrarse con nuestra comunidad escolar.

• Los especialistas en medios continúan distribuyendo las computadoras a estudiantes elegibles. Todavía hay algunos estudiantes elegibles para recibir la computadora. Hoy se esperaba otro envío de dispositivos. Nuevamente, le agradecemos su paciencia mientras esperamos recibir los dispositivos solicitados del distrito.

• Las fotos escolares están a la vuelta de la esquina. Nos tomaremos fotografías escolares el 20 de septiembre. Las familias y los estudiantes recibirán información  pronto sobre cómo solicitar fotografías.

 

De nuevo muchas gracias por su apoyo constante. Que tengan un buen fin de semana y vamos tormenta!

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS.  I am contacting our families to let you know that we have made the decision to move our Meet the Teacher Open House to Monday, September 11th at 6:30.  Due to the extreme heat forecast for tomorrow and our limited AC, our building would not be comfortable to host the event tomorrow.  I apologize for this change and hope that you will still be able to attend on Monday, September 11th.  We look forward to seeing you then.