WFHS Principal Update - Week of October 21st

Good evening, WFHS Families,

We are less than two weeks from the end of Quarter 1. Please check with your student(s) and PowerSchool regarding your student(s) grades.

Please note as we approach Halloween, that costumes, mask, and Halloween makeup are not allowed at school.

PreACT - All 10th Grade students will take the PreACT on Thursday, October 24th.  This is a State Mandated Exam.  Please make sure your 10th grade student is on time and in attendance for the exam.  

Student Services News

This week is College Application Week. Select schools (attached) waive their application fee when students apply through CFNC.org. Students should submit their applications by 11:59 on 10/27. Student services is hosting a apply to college boot camp during 2nd period Cougar Paws on Wednesday in the media center. 

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Students that are graduating mid-year were met with last week. The PowerPoint that was reviewed is linked. Mid-Year Graduation Meeting

October is bully prevention month! WFHS has a Be the "I" in KIND sign outside of the media center. Students are encouraged to take a picture and send it to the WFHS counselors Instagram page.

Student Services will be hosting our annual 9-11 grade Parent Night on November 14, from 6-8 pm. More information to come but mark your calendars now!

The Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) application open on Monday, October 14.  Please see the CDM Section of the WCPSS website for full information.  Applications are due to the student's counselor by December 20. 

Theatre News –

Wake Forest High School Theatre Arts presents Clue: On Stage by Sandy Rustin

Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. Don't miss our amazing student performers and the incredible, student-built set that's full of lots of surprises!
Three performances only!

October 24th, 25th, & 26th at 7 pm in the Wake Forest High School Auditorium. Tickets on sale now at https://wftheatre.ludus.com/index.php

PTSA News –

Thank you for all the support so far this year ! There is still time to donate to the Cougar Challenge! Cougar Challenge

Do you know if your company matches donations?  Your donation could be worth double !!!  Check with your company and see if they do! 

Class of 2025 Treat-  We are planning to give a treat with report cards to our Class of 2025. Please view the LINK to donate

Yours,

Melissa Thomas, Principal