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Principal’s Message - 1.10.2025

 

 

Greetings,

 

Happy New Year WYMLA Families. I hope everyone enjoyed a restful winter break. Please review the information listed below. 



Weekly Newsletters

 

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11th/12th Grade Newsletter

PTSA Newsletter

Updated 1.10.2025

Leadership & Service Opportunities

*If you know of opportunities to add, please send them to Mr. King*

 

WYMLA Student Survey

In the spring, students will be asked to complete the our WYMLA Student Engagement Survey. Your child will be given an opportunity to complete this survey during the Phoenix Time. 

 

The survey includes questions about teacher-student relationships, relevance of school work, and future aspirations and goals.

 

The results of this survey help schools monitor our School Improvement Plan, and help the WYMLA track student perceptions about their educational experiences. 

 

You can click here to review the questions included on this survey.

 

If you have any questions about when the survey will be completed, or if you would prefer your child not complete the survey, please contact Kevin Murray at kmurray@wcpss.net by Friday, January 17th.

If you have any questions concerning the content of the survey, please contact Kevin Murray at kmurray@wcpss.net. Thank you for your continued partnership.

 

 

Calendar of Events

 

Month

Date

Event

Primary Contact

January

13th

B-day for Middle School Students

N/A

January

13th-17th

NC Check-In B ELA

Hetzell/Brodie/Avery

January

13th

STAR Reading MOY closes

Hetzell/Brodie/Avery

January

13th

Clubs- Phoenix Time

All Staff

January

13th

PTSA Meeting @ 3:30pm

PTSA

January

15th

No Well-Dressed Wednesday

King

January

15th

Rising 10th Grade Registration (Current 9th Graders)

Hicks

January

16th

Tour NC Legislature/Freedom Park (8th - 11:30am-2:10pm)

Hardy

January

16th

Business Alliance Meeting @ 8am

Dixon

January

17th

Senior Cap and Gown Picture @ WTCC [Sign-up Link]

AGF

January

17th

Free Dress Day

King

January

17th

Preview Day for Rising 12th Graders (Class of 2026)

King

January

20th

Holiday - No School

N/A

January

21st

STAR Math Assessment MOY Ends

Hetzell

January

22nd

Step Up Day for Rising 11th Graders (Class of 2027)

King

January

21st-24th

NC Check In B- Math 6+

Hetzell/Strader

January

22nd

No Well-Dressed Wednesday

King

January

23rd

WYMLA Spelling Bee Ceremony [9am]

Hetzell

January

24th

Early College Fall Semester Awards Celebration during Seminar Fridays

AGF

January

24th

6th & 7th Grade Fall Semester Awards Celebration @ 8:00am

Murray

January

24th

8th Grade Fall Semester Awards Celebration @ 10:00am

Murray

January

24th

9th & 10th Grade Fall Semester Awards Celebration @ 1:00pm

Murray

January

27th

Clubs- Phoenix Time

All Staff

January

27th

Powerschool Open for Course Registration for 25-26

McGlade/Hicks/Ivory

January

27th

Rising 9th Grade Registration (Current 8th Graders)

McGlade

January

27th

SIP Meeting [Quarterly Review] @ 2:30pm

Hetzell

January

29th

No Well-Dressed Wednesday

King

January

30th

Rising 7th Grade Registration (Current 6th Graders)

McGlade

January

30th

Virtual Parent Meeting for Rising 9th Graders (Current 8th Graders) @ 6:30pm Link will be sent

Hicks

January

31st

Scholars on the Square 7th/8th

Hardy/Colton

January

31st

Late Work Deadline

All Staff

January

31st

Free Dress Day

King

February

3rd - 7th

Interim Reports Distributed

All Staff

February

3rd - 7th

National School Counselor Week

King

February

3rd

Rising 8th Grade Registration (Current 7th Graders)

McGlade

February

3rd

Staff Meeting @ 2:30pm

King

February

6th

MTAC Meeting @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Barkley

February

10th - 14th

National Bus Driver Appreciation Week

King

February

10th

Clubs- Phoenix Time

All Staff

February

14th

Public Safety Symposium

Dixon

February

14th

High School Career Fair [Main Campus] 9:00am

Dixon

February

17th

Teacher Workday - No School [Protected]

N/A

February

19th

Junior Achievement Inspire Career Expo [8th Graders]

Dixon

February

21st

Field Trip to Peace [Owen's Classes]

Owens

February

24th

Clubs- Phoenix Time

All Staff

February

24th

SIP Team Meeting @ 2:30pm

Hetzell

February

27th

PTSA Event: Red Out

PTSA

February

28th

Late Work Deadline

All Staff

February

28th

Freshmen Retreat Field Trip

Dixon

February

28th

WYMLA Spirit Day [WYMLA T-shirt/Club Shirt Apparel] WYMLA Spirit Shirt. Students should wear khaki pants. Students may wear sneakers of their choice. If students are not in their WYMLA Spirit Shirt they should be in their polo uniform.

King

March

3rd - 7th

School Social Worker Appreciation Week

King

March

3rd

Staff Meeting @ 2:30pm

All Staff

March

5th

Single Subject Acceleration Request Due for: ELA 7, ELA 8, Math 7+

Hetzell

March

5th

State-wide Tornado Drill

Murray

March

6th

MTAC Meeting

Barkley

March

7th

Escape Room - Field Trip [Leadership Seminar Class]

Farrell

March

7th

Transfer Food Hall Trip 10:30 - 12

K.Thomas

March

10th-11th

OBX Trip -7th/8th

Hardy/McGlade

March

10th

Clubs- Phoenix Time

All Staff

March

10th

Content PLT Meeting @ 2:30pm

All Staff

March

10th

PTSA Meeting @ 3:15pm

PTSA

March

14th

Scholars on the Square

Hardy/Colton

March

14th

Late Work Deadline

All Staff

March

14th

Quarter 3 Ends

N/A



Reoccurring Announcements:

 

High School Athletics

N/A

 

Middle School Athletics

General information regarding OBERLIN ATHLETICS should be found by going to their website. This link includes tryout information, schedules, and contact information. We have also linked this information to our website under Athletics → Middle School. 

 

Student Services

 

Yearbook

 

Purchase YOUR Yearbook

Don't miss the chance to purchase this year's captivating yearbook. Our students published a great yearbook last year and we are looking forward to what they will produce this year. The yearbook will capture unforgettable moments our gentlemen experience this school year. Hurry, as quantities are limited! Grab your copy today. The yearbook is currently $50.00 now. The price will increase as the year progresses.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Avery at bavery1@staff.wcpss.net.

Community Volunteering

Is your son doing something special in the community? Is he volunteering or does he have an internship? Do you have pictures of him? 

 

Club Sports

Does your son play on a sports team not related to our high school team? Does he play on a club team? Even a favorite sport that may not be well recognized. Send those pictures.

 

Career Technical Education Updates

Class of 2025 Newsletter

 

 

PTSA Updates

 



 

As always, thank you for your commitment to Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy, where Scholarship and Service equals Success.