WFHS Principal Update - Week of February 26th

Good evening WFHS Students and Families,

Below you will find information regarding senior cap and gown orders, the new district clear bag rule, registration information and more.

Interims – Quarter 3 Interims will be distributed the week of February 26^th.

ACT – The ACT exam will be given to all Juniors on February 29^th. Students do not need to sign up for the exam.

For Seniors

The first delivery date of Graduation Regalia is Tuesday, March 19^th. In order to guarantee delivery by the 19^th, students need to place their order by this Friday, March 1^st.

The second delivery date for Graduation Regalia is Monday, May 6^th. In order to guarantee delivery date by May 6^th, students need to place their order by Monday, April 22^nd.

You can visit the following Jostens link for ordering information .

Wake County Public Schools Clear Bag Policy – As shared with families by WCPSS previously, a new clear bag policy will go into effect at WCPSS-Sponsored spectator events on high school campuses in order to increase safety beginning March 1^st. As part of the new rule, spectators will be permitted to bring into events one clear bag no larger than 12” X 15” X 3” as well as

• A small, clear clutch bag/wristlet:
• Bags containing medically necessary items for that attendee’s assistance (e.g., oxygen tank): and
• Diaper bags.

For rules and FAQs are available at wcpss.net/bagrules. Individuals attending events may be subject to searches of their belongings consistent with governing law and Board policies. Event entry may be dependent on the inspection of any items. Spectators carrying prohibited bags may be denied entry.

Student Services News

Counselors went to all English 3 classes on Wednesday of this past week to give 11^th grade students information about graduation/promotion requirements, post-secondary planning and more. Linked is the presentation that was given. 

Registration for the 24-25 school year is just around the corner. 9th-11^th graders were met with this past Monday to give them instructions on what registration will look like this year. You can view the presentations by grade level linked below. 

9th Grade-

10th Grade-

11th Grade-

Students will be given a paper copy of their course selection sheet, a copy of their credit detail sheet, and a copy of their teacher recommendations, during 2^nd period on Monday 2/26. Our registration information is all posted on our website. Please sit down with your child and talk about what they should register for. 2024-2025 WFHS Registration 

​​​​​​​We will be hosting an AP Q&A session during 2^nd period cougar paws on Tuesday 2/27. Students can sign up to attend at the link below (using their wake id). This session will be an opportunity for students to ask questions to a student panel regarding advanced placement classes taught at WFHS.  https://forms.gle/aboVfgz86Lt578zp

Yours,

Melissa Thomas, Principal