AP Exams

AP Exams are scheduled for May 4 through May 15 and will be administered at Wakefield High School. All students taking AP exams must bring their fully charged and updated WCPSS-issued Chromebook. If your child normally brings a personal device to school, please encourage them to begin bringing their WCPSS Chromebook two to three days before their first exam to allow time for any necessary updates. Personal devices cannot be used for AP testing. Additional information is available on the Wakefield High School homepage.

 

Dress Code

As the weather becomes warmer, we ask families to please review the student dress code with their child and help ensure attire remains school appropriate each day.

 

Student Tutorials

We also encourage families to regularly monitor student progress through Infinite Campus to stay informed of current grades and attendance. If your child needs additional academic support, they may sign up for Pack Time tutoring sessions through AllTimely.

 

Teacher Appreciation

Teacher Appreciation Week is quickly approaching, May 4 through May 8. Our PTSA is collecting gift card donations to help recognize and celebrate our outstanding teachers and staff. If you would like to contribute, please use the following link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EADAE2CA5FA7-63429001-teacher

 

Yearbook

We also have a limited number of yearbooks still available for purchase. Families are encouraged to place orders at Jostens.com/yearbooks before they sell out.

 

Scholarship 

The Wakefield Wolverine Athletics Booster Club is offering two $1,000 scholarships for graduating senior student-athletes, one male and one female. Students may apply using the following link:
https://forms.gle/xPWsbHAzebXyaCGBA

Yearbook Orders
We have limited quantities of this year’s yearbook remaining. Please place your order now at Jostens.com/yearbooks before we sell out.

 

AP Exam News and Notes
AP exams are scheduled for May 4–15 and will be administered at Wakefield High School. Students must bring their charged and updated WCPSS-issued Chromebook for testing. Personal devices cannot be used for AP exams. If your student normally uses a personal device, please have them begin bringing their WCPSS Chromebook to school two to three days before their first exam so updates can be completed. Additional details are available on the Wakefield High School homepage.

 

Teacher Appreciation Week
PTSA Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8. Families can support our teachers and staff by donating gift cards using the SignUpGenius link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EADAE2CA5FA7-63429001-teacher

 

2026 Family Survey
Help make an impact on your child’s school experience by completing the 2026 Family Survey by May 15. Please complete one survey for each school where you have a child enrolled. If you have more than one child at the same school, only one survey is needed. The survey is available on our school website.

 

ASVAB – April 29
The ASVAB aptitude test will be offered on April 29 for students who wish to participate. This is the final opportunity this school year. The test can be used for military entrance and career/education planning. Testing, including instructions, lasts approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes. Students should report to the media center at 7:25 a.m. Please sign up by April 24.

Teacher Appreciation

PTSA Teacher Appreciation Week is quickly approaching!  Not sure what to do - PTSA can help simply donate a GC to support our staff and teachers May 4-8!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EADAE2CA5FA7-63429001-teacher

PTSA Senior Scholarship Deadline – EXTENDED
Please note that the WHS PTSA Senior Scholarship deadline has been extended to Sunday, April 12, 2026 at midnight. Scholarships are $1,000 each.
Click here for more information.

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Congratulations to Our Science Olympiad Team
Wakefield's Science Olympiad team competed in the Raleigh Regional Tournament the Saturday before Spring Break. The tournament consisted of 18 different science events. Our students earned:

• 1st Place – Electric Vehicle
• 2nd Place – Helicopter
• 4th Place – Code Busters & Machines
• 5th Place – Circuit Lab, Remote Sensing, and Water Quality

Overall, the team placed 7th out of 16 local high schools. If you see a team member, be sure to congratulate them!

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Parent Survey
Wakefield families, please take a moment to complete the annual Parent Survey. We value your feedback! http://surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family . The link can also befound on the WHS website. 

ASVAB – April 29
The ASVAB aptitude test will be offered on April 29 for students who wish to participate. This will be the final administration this school year.

The ASVAB is used for military entrance and can also help students with career exploration and educational planning. The test (including instructions) takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes.

• Report to the Media Center at 7:25 AM
• Sign up by April 24

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Book Drive
The Wakefield Literary Club is sponsoring a Children’s Book Drive from March 23 – April 17.

As you do your spring cleaning, consider donating new or gently used children’s books (ages 1–12). Books will be donated to Wake Up and Read.

• Drop-off location: Wakefield Library Media Center entrance
• Earn club hours (5 books = 1 hour)

Yearbook Orders
There are limited quantities of this year’s yearbooks remaining. Please visit Jostens.com/yearbooks to place your order before they sell out.

 

Scholarship Opportunity – Wakefield Wolverine Athletics Booster Club
The Booster Club is offering two $1,000 scholarships to graduating senior student-athletes (one male and one female). This award recognizes excellence in academics, athletics, and community service.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/xPWsbHAzebXyaCGBA

 

PTSA Senior Scholarships – Deadline April 7, 2026 (11:59 PM)
The PTSA is offering multiple $1,000 scholarships in the following categories:

• Academic (3 awards)
• Activities and Service (3 awards)
• Arts (1 award)
• First Generation (1 award)
• Community College (1 award)

Please note: Students and a parent/guardian must be PTSA members by April 7 to apply.
Recorded interviews will take place April 13–24, 2026.

 

Spring Report Card Pick-Up & Parent/Teacher Conferences – Thursday (5:00–7:00 PM)
Parents may pick up report cards and attend in-person conferences with teachers from 5:00–7:00 PM. Conferences are scheduled in 10-minute increments at the following times: 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, and 6:45.

To schedule a conference, parents should email teachers directly using the Wakefield High School Faculty Directory or you can use form that will be posted on Website Tuesday morning. . Appointment requests should be made by Wednesday, April 8. Walk-in conferences may be limited and are not guaranteed.

 

ASVAB Testing – April 29
The ASVAB aptitude test will be offered on April 29 for interested students.

• Location: Media Center
• Time: Report by 7:25 AM
• Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes
• Sign-up deadline: April 24

If you have any questions, please visit the Wakefield High School website or contact the school directly.

Thank you for your continued support.

We are excited to share several important updates and opportunities for our students:

🎓 PTSA Senior Scholarships – Now Open
PTSA scholarships are now available for graduating seniors. All application materials are due by April 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM, and recorded interviews will take place April 13–24, 2026.

Scholarships include:

• Academic (3 awards)
• Activities and Service (3 awards)
• Arts (1 award)
• First Generation (1 award)
• Community College (1 award)

Each scholarship is valued at $1,000.
Students and a parent/guardian must be PTSA members by April 7, 2026 to be eligible.

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🌸 Spring Break Spirit Week – This Week!
Students are encouraged to participate and show their school spirit:

• Monday: Spring hues (pastels)
• Tuesday: Tropical Day
• Wednesday: Ties vs. Tie-Dye
• Thursday: Jersey or College Gear
• Friday: Country or Country Club

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📝 2026–2027 Course Registration
Registration for current 9th–11th grade students is underway. Counselors are meeting with students in class to assist with course selection. Verification forms will be sent home mid to late April for review.

More details are available on the Wakefield High School website under the “2026–2027 Registration Information” banner.

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📚 Children’s Book Drive (March 23 – April 17)
The Wakefield Literary Club is collecting new or gently used children’s books (ages 1–12) to support Wake Up and Read.

• Drop-off: Wakefield Library Media Center entrance
• Students earn 1 service hour for every 5 books donated

Volunteers Needed – Financial Simulation (March 19):
Our Spring semester Economics and Personal Finance classes will participate in a Financial Simulation on March 19. Students will take on the role of young adults managing jobs, budgets, and real-life expenses. We are looking for community volunteers to assist with the activity, and no experience is necessary.

If you are interested in helping, please register here: https://tinyurl.com/ROMSpring26 or email sjoyner@wcpss.net with questions.

 

Course Registration for 2026–2027:
Wakefield will begin registering current 9th–11th grade students for the 2026–2027 school year starting March 9. Counselors will visit classrooms to provide registration instructions. Due to our new information system, registration will be completed on paper, and counselors will enter selections into Infinite Campus.

Students will have the opportunity to review and make changes when verification forms are sent home in mid to late April. More details are available on the banner of the Wakefield website under 2026–2027 Registration Information.

 

Junior Parent Night – March 18:
Junior families are invited to attend Junior Parent Night on March 18 at 6:00 PM in the Wakefield High School Auditorium. Student Services will partner with Advantage College Planning and CADY to provide important information about college admissions and preparing for senior year.

Questions may be directed to Ms. Fletcher.

 

Support & Reminders:
Thank you to the teachers providing additional support opportunities through Packtime and  AllTimely . We encourage families to take advantage of these sessions when extra help is needed.

 

We also ask parents to please remind students to adhere to the Wakefield dress code each day.

We encourage all parents and guardians to regularly check their student’s grades in Infinite Campus. Monitoring grades helps students stay on track academically. If your student needs help in any class, please make sure they sign up for academic support in a timely manner so teachers can assist them before assignments or assessments fall too far behind.

Dress Code Reminder

As we move into the spring semester, please remind students to follow the Wakefield dress code each day. The following clothing is not permitted at school:

🚫 Bare midriffs (shirts that expose the stomach or back)
🚫 Sagging pants or clothing worn below the waist
🚫 Clothing that advertises alcohol, drugs, or other illegal products

Please review these expectations with your student to help ensure a positive and focused learning environment.

26–27 Course Registration

Wakefield will begin registering our current 9th–11th grade students for the 2026–2027 school year starting March 9th. Counselors will meet with students in their classrooms to provide registration instructions.

Because we are using a new information system, registration will be completed on paper this year. Counselors will enter student selections into Infinite Campus.

Students will have an opportunity to review and change selections when verification forms are printed. These forms will be sent home in mid to late April.

More information can be found on the banner of the Wakefield website:
2026–2027 Registration Information

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AP Exam Orders

The deadline to order AP Exams has been extended to Tuesday, March 10. Students must order their exam through their AP Classroom account.

If you have questions, please contact your student’s AP teacher or Mr. Cummings at wcummings@wcpss.net.

Thank you for your continued support of Wakefield High School and our students.

This is an important reminder about next week’s schedule. Tuesday, March 3rd is a no school day for students due to primary elections.

 

All 11th grade students will take the ACT on Wednesday, March 4th. Please help ensure your child is prepared by bringing a fully charged Chromebook and a valid photo ID to present to their testing administrator.

 

Interim grades were released this past Friday. Please review your child’s progress, and if you have any questions about a class, contact your child’s teacher directly.

 

If your child needs additional academic support, please use AllTimely to sign up for support during PACK Time.

 

As we move into warmer spring weather, please help us monitor student attire to ensure it aligns with the WCPSS dress code. Students must wear clothing that covers the chest, midriff, back, and undergarments and is not see-through. Clothing may not display profanity or offensive content or promote drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violence, or illegal activity.

We would like to share information about the Wake Forest Historic Half Marathon, taking place on February 28 in Downtown Wake Forest. The event includes a half marathon, as well as 7-mile and 4-mile race options. Proceeds support the Wakefield Schools Foundation.

For race details and registration information, please visit www.fsseries.com.

Quarter 3 Interim Grades
This week marks the midpoint of Quarter 3 for the 2025–2026 school year. Interim grades will be available in Infinite Campus by Friday, February 27. We encourage all parents to review their child’s grades.

If you do not currently have access to Infinite Campus, please contact our Data Manager, Ms. Andrade, at yandrade@wcpss.net to obtain an access code.

If your child is struggling in any classes, please encourage them to sign up for academic support during Pack Time using AllTimely.

AP Exam Orders – Deadline March 6
Students enrolled in an AP course this semester must order their AP exam by Friday, March 6 through their AP Classroom account.

• There is no cost for AP exams this year.

• A $40 unused exam fee will be assessed if a student orders an exam but does not take it.

• A $40 late fee will be charged if the March 6 deadline is missed.

If you have questions, please contact your child’s AP teacher or Mr. Cummings at wcummings@wcpss.net.

Yearbook Orders – Deadline February 27
To guarantee a yearbook this year, orders must be placed by February 27. After that date, quantities will be limited and cannot be guaranteed.
Yearbooks can be purchased at Jostens.com/yearbooks.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Wakefield High School.

We would like to inform you that Monday is no longer a Teacher Workday and will now be a regular school day for students. Please plan for students to attend school on their normal schedule.

On Monday during PACK Time, students will view an awareness video designed to:

• Help students recognize inappropriate behavior by adults,

• Promote healthy and safe decision-making, and

• Encourage students to identify trusted adults who can provide support.

The video will be shown on Monday. Families who prefer their student not participate may complete the opt-out form available on the Wakefield High School website.

We are also excited to share information about our biggest fundraiser of the year — the Wake Forest Historic Half Marathon, 7K, and 4K, taking place on February 28, 2026. The FSSeries has once again named The Wakefield Schools Foundation as a beneficiary of the race proceeds.

We would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word and encouraging teachers, parents, and community members to participate. The more racers we have, the more funds we are able to raise and reinvest directly back into our schools.

If this is your first time hearing about The Wakefield Schools Foundation, we encourage you to visit their website to learn more. The Foundation is a community organization dedicated to supporting academic enrichment across all three Wakefield schools.

Thank you for helping us spread the word. We look forward to another successful and impactful race day!