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
Updated 1.10.2025 |
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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
Helpful Links |
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As always, thank you for your commitment to Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy, where Scholarship and Service equals Success.