WECHS Principal's Weekly Message 6/18/2021
Happy Friday! I hope you enjoyed the wonderful summer weather this week and will take time to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend which finally became a Federal Holiday! https://juneteenth.com/
The Annual WCPSS Student Survey is open now until June 30.
- English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YPBNP9Q
- Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSD7BXB
North Campus Textbook collection for Spring 2021 textbooks:
Mrs. Hennings is no longer collecting textbooks for the summer and will return to north campus on August 4th. If you still owe textbooks please contact PHS Campus, 919-212-5800. Have a great summer!
PHS Materials Return:
All hotspots must be returned to the school. WCPSS has asked for them.
Students who were issued a WCPSS Chromebook will want to return that item and have a WECHS IBM Thinkpad issued as the Chromebooks will not work with WTCC courses.
Students who were issued a WECHS IBM Thinkpad will ONLY need to return that device if leaving WECHS.
All WECHS Students will be issued a new IBM Thinkpad device late in the fall semester. (This is specific to WECHS, most other WCPSS students will receive a new Chromebook this fall.) Students are responsible for the WCPSS and WECHS devices currently in their possession.
Class of 2021 Reminders:
Final high school transcripts were sent to colleges this week. College transcripts will need to be requested from WTCC to be sent to your 4-year university. Visit this page for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EpHR81uChIkVti13JNFpUGN6--tiq7SNmiYwAJWRnHg/edit?usp=sharing
Student Services Department:
WECHS Summer school began on June 3. Please contact Mr. Muse at jmuse@wcpss.net if you have any questions. Students enrolled in NCVPS courses will begin on July 1.
New Student Summer Camp
WECHS students in grades 9 and 10 (especially students new to campus) this fall are asked to participate in a summer camp on Friday, August 6. See invitation for details.
CFNC is launching Take Your Dreams Off Hold: College Is Within Reach! This campaign supports high school seniors and parents, to help them complete the three important steps for college enrollment for the fall semester: college application, FAFSA, and residency.
Please click here for more information on residency, FAFSA, and college application completion.
For additional information on upcoming events and opportunities, please see CFNC’s Take Your Dreams Off Hold newsletter.
North Campus
Rising Junior Orientation will take place on August 10th and 11th. More details to come so mark your calendars.
Rising Senior Orientation is scheduled for August 12th and 13th.
Please email Ginger Wooten, Assistant Principal (gmwooten@wcpss.net) if you have any questions.
Career Development Corner:
Please be sure to visit Ms. Hill’s website for the most up-to-date opportunities, including summer jobs, health science enrichment experiences and other valuable information.
The New Phase of NCcareers.org has Launched! Visit this NC one-stop-shopping Job and Career information site to explore new features, and a voluntary user Login (connected with CFNC). This is an important milestone in advancing NCcareers.org and providing high quality career information to ALL North Carolinians. Check out these videos to learn more. NCCareers.org - New Features for 2021! and NCCareers.org for Middle and High School Students
AAUW’s free STEMEd for Girls program, which starts July 7, was created exclusively for girls in grades 9 through 12, with a focus on girls of color, and the parents, guardians and caregivers who support their dreams. It will pave the way for girls’ STEM success in college and beyond. Access Registration Information for Free AAUW STEMEd Program |
The Perry Virtual Experience is a free, 2.5-hour, interactive online experience for high school and college-aged students who gender-identify as female and are interested in pursuing careers in orthopaedics and/or engineering. Participants will hear from women leaders in these fields and dive into online mock orthopaedic surgery simulations and biomechanics experiments.
Click here to find out about upcoming events/opportunities.
There are fees associated with the following programs:
Campbell University’s STEM Days. Campbell University has announced they will have STEM Days IN PERSON on Campbell University’s main campus this summer! Students will participate in science and engineering learning through hands-on activities with faculty and staff from the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences and School of Engineering.
Registration for STEM Camp includes a $45.00 non-refundable fee per student.
Due to COVID-19 protocols, we will only be able to accept 20 students per day. This will be on a first come, first served basis. Please register your student for the correct grade level.
Registration deadlines in July:
Tues- 13th (7th-8th grade)
https://campbellph.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/N7A71wfC8k3Ex6700kIM.ssc
Thurs- 15th (9th-10th grade)
https://campbellph.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/Gax829C8kA70x6700qr.ssc
Wed- 21st (11th-12th grade)
https://campbellph.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/N80x8cfC8k3Ex6700kIM.ssc
NCSU Summer Programs 2021
Several weeks throughout the summer
Different programs from agricultural science, veterinary science, biology, chemistry, engineering, and more! Costs, registration times and age groups vary.
Learn more here: https://emas.ncsu.edu/precollege/programs/high-school-students/
The North Carolina Zoo offers four, in person camps geared for those in rising 6th grader through 1st year college undergrad who are interested in science, animals, and research. The camp’s hands-on activities mimic field work conservation scientists undertake in the wild and offer a realistic overview of what it might be like to follow in the footsteps of conservation heroes, like Jane Goodall or Dian Fossey. Campers will have the unique and exciting experience of exploring the Zoo at night, where they will try out night-time research tools to observe and study Zoo animals and native wildlife. For even more information about the camp, visit their website at: https://www.nczoo.org/education/camps/wild-animal-science-camps
Scholarships are available. Click here for a scholarship application. Please note, the scholarship deadline is approaching soon.
Is your student tech savvy? This might be an opportunity for them. Mycomputercareer is now enrolling for their summer boot camp. Join them for a 4-Week Experience (June 14 to July 9, 2021) for Ages 13-17. Students will acquire new skills and have fun with like-minded peers in a virtual setting. Here is a flyer with more information or simply click here.
Wake Tech Fall 2021
Fall 2021 college course schedules are available to view via WEBADVISOR.
Contact Ms. Graham with question amgraham1@waketech.edu
Students may book an advising appointment with Ms. Graham using link below:
WECHS Key Club
All of our WECHS Key Club members are invited to attend the International Summer Leadership Conference July 8-10th. This year's conference is virtual. The cost is $25 and students should notify our faculty advisor, Mr. Paramore (jparamore@wcpss.net), if they plan on attending. He will be registering all club members together and will provide payment details and further information. The Summer Leadership Conference will feature:
- Speakers representing nonprofits that are bringing positive changes to communities around the world.
- Workshops where Key Club members can learn about service, leadership and club operations.
- Online recognition that spotlights leaders making a difference in their communities.
- Lots of fun, chances to win prizes and fellowship — so you can get to know fellow Key Club members.
WECHS Information for the 2021-2022 School Year:
Class of 2022: Senior Portraits
Planning to graduate from WECHS NEXT SPRING? The Prestige Portraits Morrisville Studio schedule is open in Appointments Plus for the 2022 Graduating class. Currently sessions are available Monday - Friday from June 14th - July 30th.
Monday - Basics & Standards
Tuesday & Thursday - Deluxe
Wednesday & Friday - Ultimate
The appointment website is: prestigeportraits.com/raleigh
Important: All Students Will Receive Free School Meals For the 2021-22 School Year
Breakfast and lunch will be available at no cost to students for the 2021-22 school year. While the district may be able to offer free meals to all students, it is very important for eligible parents to complete a meal benefits application because this data enables schools to obtain funding to provide other important educational resources to benefit students. Other benefits that are issued directly to families that have applied and are eligible for meal benefits may also be available (such as the P-EBT cash benefit). Parents can complete a meal benefits application online at myschoolapps.com. Paper applications also are available at all schools. More: www.wcpss.net/free-reduced-meals.
21-22 WECHS Calendar: https://www.wcpss.net/cms/lib/NC01911451/Centricity/Domain/19/21-22%20%20KHS%20NWCCA%20VMCCA%20WECHS.pdf
Principal Cummings’ Office Hours: Most Fridays at 10:45 am. Open to all. The meet link is posted on our Google Calendar https://www.wcpss.net/healthscienceec or use this link to book a time to meet: https://cummings-administration.youcanbook.me
Please take care of yourself and your family. Contact us with any questions.
Principal Cummings lcummings@wcpss.net 919-341-9844