When a Student is Absent: Please use this email address to report student absences: attendance-587@wcpss.net. In addition, your student should contact all teachers regarding absences (in advance, if possible) to inquire about assignments. They should also check each teacher’s Canvas site for updates and announcements during their absence. 

Per district policy, these types of absences are considered excused, but do require the parent to submit documentation:

• illness or injury

• a death in the family

• health care appointments

• court appearances 

• religious observance

• natural disasters

• outside educational opportunities (you'll need to complete the Request For Excused Absence For Educational Reasons Form | Request For Excused Absence For Educational Reasons [Spanish version] in advance)

Parents or guardians need to provide a note within two days of the student’s return to school or the absences will be recorded as unexcused. We will notify you if there are three or more unexcused absences and will work with you and your child if there is a concern that absences are becoming excessive.

Next Week is Spirit Week! The schedule is below and we hope all students will join in the fun!

• Monday: PJ Day--come to school in your (school-appropriate) pajamas

• Tuesday: Twin Day--find a friend and dress alike

• Wednesday: Black-Out Day (10th grade: wear white; 9th grade: wear black)

• Thursday: Anything but a backpack day--carry your stuff in anything but a backpack…get creative…we can’t wait to see what you come up with

• Friday: School Spirit Day: Wear your spirit wear or school colors

Seeking Business Partnerships: We are interested in connecting with professionals in the Biotechnology and IT industries to support our students through guest speakers, PBL project presentation audiences, and our business alliance. Please contact our Career Development Coordinator, Chrissy Lux at clux@wcpss.net, if you are interested in partnering with us.

High School Engineering Day at Campbell University: The enrichment opportunity is Saturday, November 19. See this flyer for more information and to register.