Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS with the Friday Storm Report.  

 

• Willow Spring High School will be hosting another NAMI Wake County’s Ending the Silence (ETS) presentation, a nationally recognized program that helps families learn about mental health, reduce stigma, and support young people’s well-being. This is a free, 60-minute program designed specifically for families and loved ones of students. This event will be on Tuesday, April 14th , 2026, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Willow Spring High School's Media Center. See flyer for more info and sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/260754354826160

 

• Course Verification Sheets were distributed to current 9th–11th grade students during homeroom on Wednesday. The yellow handout included a list of the courses your student selected to build their schedule for the next school year. It also provided instructions for completing a form to verify that the selected courses are correct or to request any changes. This will be the only opportunity for students to make changes to their course requests. After this window closes, the master schedule will be built based on student course selections. Please review this information carefully with your child.

 

Have a wonderful weekend!  Go Storm

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS with the Friday Storm Report.

 

• We only have about 100 copies of the Yearbook left to purchase! Please make sure you have gotten your orders in by April. Additionally, if you are a senior parent who purchased an ad, be sure you also bought your book.

 

• Prom applications are now open! Students must check their class canvas page for the application link. All students must complete a prom application.  Guest forms are located in the front office and at this link.  Prom tickets are free for 11^th and 12^th grade WSHS students and are $50 for guests. Prom applications are due April 8^th and all fees must be paid, no exceptions.  Students must check their student email for application updates or issues.

 

• Today is the last day of the 3rd quarter.  Just 9 weeks of school left! Yes, that means our Seniors have only 45 days of class left before graduation!  Spring Break starts on Monday.  Students do not return to school until Tuesday, April 7th.  I wish everyone safe travels if they are heading somewhere fun for spring break!

 

Thank you as always for your support of our school.  Go Storm!

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS with a Sunday Storm Report.  I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.

 

• A reminder to all seniors that Cap and Gown pick up was last week.  If you were not at school on the day of pick up, please come by the main office to get your graduation cap and gown.  There’s less than 100 days until graduation!  Our class of 2026 seniors are in the home stretch!

 

• Tuesday, all Juniors will take the State required ACT.  We will operate on an amended schedule on Tuesday in order to ensure a secure and positive testing experience for our Juniors.  Check the homepage of the website for the adjusted schedule.

 

• Hopefully you have marked your calendars for our annual International Festival which will take place this upcoming Wednesday night in our auxiliary gym. We are moving the event from our cafeteria to allow for more space for the awesome performances and booths that will be available for the festival.  The festival starts at 6:00.  The event showcases food, dance and a celebration of the cultures that make up our diverse school community.  We hope you can make it!

 

• Lastly, don’t forget that Friday, March 20th is a teacher workday.  No school on Friday!

 

Thanks as always for your support of our school community.  Go Storm!

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS with the Friday Storm Report.

 

• This has been a very tough week for our school community and I know many students and staff were greatly affected by the events of the week.  Our school team has resources in place to support students and staff.  If you feel like our team needs to touch base with your student, please let us know by emailing their school counselor.  We are here for your students.

 

• Counselors have started registration advising sessions with students during their second period to help them choose classes for the next school year. Students will receive a copy of their course selections to bring home. It is critical that you discuss these course selections with your student. If your student would like to make a change to their requests, they will be allowed to do so through the course verification process, which will begin in April. Further directions will be communicated to families at that time. All course registration information is posted on our Counseling and Student Services website.

 

• A representative from Wake Tech will be on campus during lunches on March 4 to help our seniors start or finish their Wake Tech application.

 

• Our Women’s Basketball team has advanced to the 3rd Round of the NCHSAA State playoffs and will play tomorrow (Saturday) at home at 3:00 against Broughton High School.  Let’s pack the stands to cheer on the Storm to victory!  

 

• Just a quick reminder that next Tuesday is a teacher workday so there will be no school for students on Tuesday.

 

• Lastly, our Arts Department is putting on our spring musical - The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical next week. Shows run from Thursday - Saturday at 7:00 each night.  Be sure to plan to get your tickets as the show will be one you do not want to miss!

 

Have a great weekend and GO STORM!

 

Dear Willow Spring School Family,

 

We are aware of a Wake County Sheriff's Office investigation regarding an incident that occurred in our community last night. This is an active law enforcement investigation, so we are limited in the amount of information we have to share. If you have questions, please contact the Wake County Sheriff's Office directly.

 

Please know that counselors are available to support students who may have concerns. If you feel your child needs additional assistance, please contact our Student Services Team and ask to speak with your student’s counselor.

 

Staff members who need immediate support may contact WCPSS Employee Support & Wellness Coordinator, Nia Rose, nrose@wcpss.net at (919) 675-0181 or Sherri Brown, sbrown20@wcpss.net at (919) 675-0169.

 

Thank you for your continued support of our school.

 

Dear Willow Spring HS Parents,

 

It is with great sadness that I write this message to let you know that one of our 12th grade students, Isaiah Pulley, died on 2/20/26.  Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.  Please keep them and all of those that have been impacted by this loss in your hearts. 

 

As you think about how to care for your child(ren), there are some resources that you might find helpful to assist your child through this loss. Transitions GriefCare provides free community services to help students navigate these difficult feelings of loss.  Alliance Health can also be contacted for further counseling and therapeutic services.  Alliance has a crisis line that is available 24 hours, 7 days a week: 1-877-233-4617.

 

Please realize that reactions to stress and loss are varied and can depend upon such factors as age, personality, previous losses, and relationship to the victim.  If you feel that your child has been affected by this situation, you can help your child by doing the following:

• Take time to listen to and talk with your child about what has happened.

• Reassure your child that you will be available to help him/her through this difficult time.

• Help your child verbalize some of the feelings he/she might be feeling but is unable to express.

• Reassure your child that you will do all you can to keep him/her safe. Providing specific examples may help to reduce some of the fear and anxiety.

• Discuss some of the things your child and you might do to express your concern for the deceased’s family.  If you decide to attend the funeral and/or memorial service, it is probably best that you or some responsible person accompany your child.

Any changes in your child’s behavior which seem extreme and/or do not seem to go away should be brought to the attention of the school counselor or someone in the community of your choosing who can assist your child.  We will have staff available at the school to assist our students in coping with this loss.

We will work together as a unified school community and we will support one another as we process this loss and navigate this challenging time together.

 

Sincerely, 

 

Wade Martin, Principal of Willow Spring High School

 

Please see:  Reminders of our WCPSS Memorial Guidelines

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS with the Friday Storm Report.

 

• Please mark your calendars for our 2026 Curriculum Fair! On February 11th, from 6:00–8:00 p.m., our school will be open for families to explore all that we have to offer in terms of classes and other opportunities available to our high school students. The event will be free-flowing, with core class presentations and specialty presentations running throughout the evening. Counselors will offer a junior parent presentation as well as an Advanced Placement (AP) presentation. Additionally, a Wake Tech CCP representative will join Student Services to conduct a CCP Information Session. We encourage all families of students in grades 9–11 to attend. The link to the program flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SkDpcLSATimdf5PyrjdO5pZRyYzbI7VU/view

 

• We have a special guest coming to Willow Spring High School. On Thursday, February 12, NC native and author Serena Kaylor will be visiting our students. Serena has published two popular young adult novels (Long Story Short and The Calculation of You and Me) and is currently working at Duke Hospital while writing her third. As a neurodivergent creator, she has a wonderful perspective to share with our school community. We would love to get her books into as many students' hands as possible. If your family would like to donate a set of her two published novels for a student giveaway, please drop these in the office at your earliest convenience. We appreciate your generosity and can't wait for this event!

 

• Semester 1 Report Cards were finally distributed today.  Please be sure to ask your student to see their report card.  Hopefully it’s one you will be proud to hang on the refrigerator!

 

• The Willow Spring High School PTSA is now accepting orders for Class of 2026 Senior Wall Banners.  The banners will be displayed on the first floor as part of a Senior Showcase.  Options include with photo for $50 or name only for $40.  The deadline to order is March 2, 2026.  Scan the QR code on the posted flyers or visit the PTSA link on the WSHS website homepage  for details and ordering information.

 

Have a great weekend and as always, Go Storm!

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS with the Friday Storm Report.

 

• Well, today is the last day of testing and of the 1st semester. The school year is half way complete.  We hope your student did well on their exams and are excited about the start of the second semester and their new classes.

 

• We are anticipating that on Tuesday, which is the official start of the second semester, that school may not be open due to the inclement weather.  The district is planning for us to implement our remote learning plan.  Details of the district plan are posted on our homepage in Storm News.  Students will access information from their second semester teachers through Canvas and email.  The district is loading all students into their new classes this weekend on Canvas. We know this is certainly not the ideal way to start the new semester in new classes, but we will all work with students to make the best of it. Please stay tuned to the local news and district messages regarding the district’s plans for school closures and inclement weather.

 

Have a great weekend, stay warm and safe with the anticipated ice event that we may see.

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS with the Friday Storm Report.

 

• End of semester exams started today and went well. I would like to remind everyone that it is very important to get to school on time.  Depending on the exam, once testing begins, we may not be able to allow your student into the test once the class has started their exam.

 

• There is no school on Monday for the holiday so day two of exams begin again on Tuesday, Jan 20th with students taking their 1st and 3rd period exams.  

 

• I have one final reminder for our senior parents about yearbook senior ads.  We have posted a reminder on our website with information about the Senior Ad deadline for our yearbook.  Senior families wishing to celebrate their senior in their last WSHS yearbook can find the information under Student Life > Yearbook or under the Student Services > Senior Information sections of our website.  The deadline is January 31st!

 

Have a great night and enjoy the long weekend!

 

Hello, this is Wade Martin calling from WSHS with a quick reminder about Semester Exams that start tomorrow.

 

The testing tomorrow, Friday Jan 16 is only for students taking the English 2, Math 1 and Math 3 EOC State Exams. If your student is not taking one of these State tests, then they do not come to school.  Their exams will start on Tuesday, January 20th.  Tomorrow and only tomorrow, our buses will run early at 12:05 after the State exams have concluded.  Busses will run at their regular time for all testing next week.

 

All of this is outlined on our homepage in the Storm News section.  Good luck to all of our students on their Semester 1 Exams.  Make it a great night!