🎓 Senior Cap & Gown Meeting – Monday, October 27
Herff Jones will be on campus to meet with all seniors and share information about ordering caps, gowns, and class rings. Students will be called to the auditorium near the end of first period. Those with late arrival should plan to be on campus by 8:30 a.m. to attend.

📸 Senior Yearbook Photos – Thursday, November 20
Cady will return to campus to take yearbook photos for seniors who have not yet had a session. Appointments will be pre-scheduled, and passes will be delivered to students. More details will be shared as the date approaches.

🖼️ Underclass Picture Orders & Retake Day – Thursday, November 6
You can view or order school pictures from Picture Day at http://cady.com/orderphotos. Retakes for grades 9–11 will take place on Thursday, November 6.

📝 AP Exam Ordering Deadline – Friday, November 7
All students enrolled in an AP course this semester must decide if they want to take the corresponding AP exam.

• Exams must be ordered through students' AP Classroom accounts.

• There is no cost for students enrolled in the class.

• Late orders after November 7 will incur a $40 late fee.

• Students who order an exam but do not test will be charged a $40 unused exam fee.

⚕️ Join the Wakefield Sports Medicine Team!
Interested in healthcare, athletic training, or sports science? The Wakefield High School Sports Medicine Program is seeking motivated students to join the team for winter and spring seasons.
This is a hands-on opportunity to work alongside certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, and orthopedic surgeons. No prior experience is required—just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn!

• Stop by Trailer 14 during the day, or visit the training room (Room 412) after school.

• Contact Coach Dorenkamp at sdorenkamp@wcpss.net for more information.

🎄 Mistletoe Market – 25th Anniversary Celebration!
Help us make this milestone year a success! All proceeds support Wakefield students, staff, and programs.

• ✅ Adult Volunteer Sign-Up

• ✅ Student Volunteer Sign-Up

🧡 Join the Wakefield PTSA
Your support makes a difference! Whether it's time or a donation, every bit helps our school thrive.
👉 Join here

🔔 AP Exam Ordering Deadline – November 7
Students enrolled in an AP course this semester must decide whether to take the corresponding AP exam by Friday, November 7.

• Exams are free for enrolled students.

• Exams must be ordered through students’ AP Classroom accounts.

• A $40 late fee applies to orders placed after November 7.

• Students who order but do not test will be charged a $40 unused exam fee.

Questions? Contact your AP teacher or Mr. Cummings at wcummings@wcpss.net.

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🎓 College Application Week – October 20–26
This week supports seniors with residency, FAFSA, and college applications. Many colleges are waiving application fees, so don’t miss this opportunity!

Key Event for Parents:
College Funding Coach Webinar – "The Little Known Secrets of Paying for College"
📅 Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30 PM
🔗 Register here

See the full calendar of events and student resources:
🔗 College Application Month Activities

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🎁 Mistletoe Market – 25th Anniversary
Join us as we celebrate the 25th year of this cherished Wakefield tradition! All proceeds benefit our students, staff, and school. Help us make this year’s event a success!

✅ Sign up to volunteer:

• Adult Volunteers

• Student Volunteers

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🤝 Support the Wakefield HS PTSA!
Your time and contributions directly support our school community.
Join or donate today:
🔗 Join the PTSA

Thank you for staying involved and supporting Wakefield High School!

🎓 College Applications & Senior Deadlines

As Early Action deadlines approach, we want to remind families that students must submit their college applications by the institution-specific deadlines. Please note that teacher recommendations, transcripts, and other school documents have separate deadlines and will be submitted by staff.

Students should not wait for these materials to be uploaded before submitting their applications. Counselors are working diligently to complete all supplemental documentation on time.

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🎉 College Application Week: October 20–26

Wakefield will celebrate College Application Week from October 20–26, with events all month long! This initiative supports seniors as they complete:

• Residency

• FAFSA

• College Applications

Many colleges are waiving application fees during this week, so please encourage your student to take advantage.

🗓️ View the full calendar of events here:
College Application Month Calendar »

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💻 Parent Webinar – "The Little Known Secrets of Paying for College"

We are excited to offer a special webinar for parents of all grade levels hosted by the College Funding Coach:

📅 Wednesday, October 22
🕡 6:30 PM
🔗 Register Here »

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🎄 25th Annual Mistletoe Market – Volunteers Needed!

Help us make the 25th Anniversary of Mistletoe Market a huge success! Proceeds benefit Wakefield High School students, staff, and programs.

🙋‍♀️ Adult Volunteer Sign-Up:
Click to Volunteer »

👨‍🎓 Student Volunteer Sign-Up:
Click to Volunteer »

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🤝 Join the PTSA!

There’s no one way to be involved! Whether through time, membership, or donations, your support matters.

🛒 Join here: PTSA Membership Link »

🗓️ Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 PM in the Media Center – we’d love to see you there!

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🚗 Student Parking Lot Safety Reminder

We’ve received increased reports of unsafe driving in the student parking lot. Please speak with your student about:

• Speed limits

• Safe turning practices

• Being alert while walking or driving

A parking ticket line item has been added to School Cash Online for grades 10–12. This is not a fine, but simply a new item—no action is required unless contacted directly.

Student Parking Lot Safety
If your student drives to school, please remind them to exercise caution at all times in the student parking lot. We’ve received increased concerns about speeding and unsafe turning. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority—thank you for reinforcing safe driving habits with your student.

 

🎉 Homecoming 2025 – Thank You!
A BIG thank you to all the WHS parents who donated to make WACKOPALOOZA HOCO 2025 a success! Because of your support, the Student Council was able to create an exciting and memorable experience for our students.

 

🥤🍕 PTSA Help Needed – Mistletoe Market Concessions Chair
The PTSA is in need of a Concessions Chair for the upcoming Mistletoe Market on November 8 (9 AM – 4:30 PM). This volunteer would coordinate pizza orders, delivery, and drink purchases for the event. Student volunteers will sell the items.
If you can help lead this effort, please contact Susan Norris at: whsncptsapresident@gmail.com

 

🤝 Join PTSA – We Need You!
There’s no right or wrong way to be involved—any support you can offer makes a difference!
Join us using this easy link: https://wakefieldhs.givebacks.com/shop?category=753
Next PTSA Meeting: Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 PM in the Media Center. Hope to see you there!

 

🎥 Student Awareness Videos – Coming Soon
All students will view a lesson in Period 2 classes in the coming weeks to promote safe, respectful behavior. A parent letter with video links and opt-out instructions will be available on the WHS website soon.

 

⚠️ Important Behavior Reminder
Please speak with your student about the importance of not recording or gathering around fights on campus. These actions escalate conflict and may result in disciplinary consequences—even for bystanders. Thank you for supporting a safe school environment.

 

📘 Yearbook Orders – Best Price Ends Sept 30!
Buy your WHS Yearbook at Jostens.com/yearbooks by September 30 to get the lowest price of the year.

 

🎓 Senior Recognition Ads – Deadline Dec 31
Families of seniors can design and purchase ads at Jostens here: Senior Ad Info

🏈 Flag Football Update
The WHS team is now 9-0! Highlights include big wins over Leesville, Corinth Holders, Enloe, and Broughton. Great job to all the players, including standout performances by Sara Bartlett, Quinn Pope, Maddy Tegen, and many more.

Parking Lot Safety

If your student drives, please remind them to exercise caution in the student parking lot at all times. We have had an increase in concerns from staff and community members regarding students driving at high speeds and not using caution when turning out of the parking lot. Safety of all students and staff is our priority, and we ask that our students remain vigilant while being the wheel and walking in the parking lots. 

 

Homecoming 2025 

A BIG THANK YOU to all the WHS parents donating for the WACKOPALOOZA HOCO 2025!  The student council was able to offer experiences as well as a festival vibe for the dance with your support!

Donated Items or Time:  Katie Page, Christine Cochran, Andres Mehlenbacher, Cynthia Buck, Alina Zhyhunova, Catherine Scott, Rene Quinones, Sherry Moore, Shana Lentz, Susan Norris, Rosemary and Michael Pearce-Ros

Donated $$$ - Paige Bagwell, Ramona Benson, Iantha Dunne, Susie El-Kaissi, Anne Potter, Keri Saul and Jennifer Smith

To the Stucco Sponsor’s:  Ms. Stiles, Mr. Hernandez and Ms. Dembisky:  your support and efforts to make the dance safe and fun for the students is greatly appreciated and to the entire Student Council kids – your amazing creativity, art, time and energy made for an amazing event!

Thanks to everyone for making HOCO 2025 happen!

 

PTSA Volunteers

CAN YOU HELP:  PTSA is looking for a Chair for the Mistletoe Market PTSA CONCESSIONS – task is to coordinate pizza / soda for sale during event on Nov 8 from 9 AM – 4:30 PM.  Organize pizza orders, delivery and purchase drinks for sale. – student volunteers will sell the concessions at the event.  Please contact Susan Norris at whsncptsapresident@gmail.com if you are willing to Lead this effort for PTSA.

Please JOIN PTSA

There is no right or wrong way to be involved – anything you can offer, whether it be time or money, will support your child’s potential.  We invite you to join because we can do more together than apart and you can do so using this easy link:  

https://wakefieldhs.givebacks.com/shop?category=753

Our next meeting is Tuesday Oct 14 at 6:30 PM in the Media Center – hope to see you there! 

Interim Week

Parents are reminded that this week marks the midway point of Quarter 1. All students’ should have their grades updated by Friday, September 26. 

Dear Wakefield Families,

I want to make you aware of a serious concern we have been addressing at school. Over the past several days, when verbal or physical altercations have occurred, large groups of students have run toward these situations as spectators. While many of these students may not be directly involved, this behavior is both dangerous and disruptive.

When students rush to an altercation, they create unsafe crowding, block staff members who are trying to respond, and increase the risk of injury to both students and staff. This cannot continue.

Moving forward, Wakefield High School will begin reviewing camera footage after incidents, and any student found running toward or crowding around altercations will be assigned consequences for school disruption in accordance with WCPSS policy.

We are asking for your support in speaking with your child about the importance of staying clear of these situations and making safe, responsible choices. Our goal is to keep the school environment secure and focused on learning for all students.

Thank you for your partnership in reinforcing these expectations at home. Together, we can set the cultural norm that Wakefield High School is a place where safety and respect come first.

Yours,

Malik Bazzell, Principal

Homecoming Support 

The student council is busily working on the 2025 Homecoming WACKO-palooza!  Parents are asked to support the dance by donating time, dollars or items to make the commons into dance festival.  Please see the sign up link below to offer your support or Venmo Susan at @Susan-Norris-79 if easier for you.  Thanks for making this event fun for the students at Wakefield. 

2025 Homecoming Dance

signupgenius.com

 

Lamp of Knowledge

On Friday Sept 19, PTSA will be hosting the annual Lamp of knowledge recognizing all students achieving a 3.75 or better GPA during th 2024-2025 school year.  We will be serving breakfast, awarding certificates of achievement and providing the students some social time.  Please see link below to help:

Lamp of Knowledge Breakfast 2025

signupgenius.com

 

Please JOIN PTSA 

There is no right or wrong way to be involved – anything you can offer, whether it be time or money, will support your child’s potential.  We invite you to join because we can do more together than apart and you can do so using this easy link:  

https://wakefieldhs.givebacks.com/shop?category=753

Our next meeting is Tuesday Oct 14 at 6:30 PM in the Media Center – hope to see you there!  Thank you for your support!  

 

District 3 BAC Meeting

Our next District 3 BAC meeting will be held at Wakefield High School on Monday, September 15th.

• Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. (starts promptly)

• Guest Speakers: Michael Pesce and Michelle Woodson from Mental Health Services

We look forward to your participation and an engaging discussion.

 

Wakefield High School Attendance Procedures

To ensure the safety of our students and the accuracy of attendance records, all check-in and check-out procedures must be followed as outlined below: 🔹 Student Departure Procedures Students are not permitted to leave campus without properly checking out through the attendance office. Parents must follow official procedures before a student may be released. If a parent/guardian is picking up a student: Enter the building and sign in at the visitor kiosk to scan your ID. Proceed to the attendance office to officially sign your student out. Please note: Phone calls or text messages alone are not sufficient to release a student. If a student is walking or driving themselves: The student may leave only with written parent/guardian permission (printed or digital), verified by the attendance clerk. The note must include: Student’s full name Reason for leaving Parent/guardian confirmation, including contact information Students who leave campus without authorization will be subject to disciplinary consequences. 🔹 Student Arrival Procedures Students returning to school after an appointment or illness must sign in at the attendance office before going to class. A note verifying the appointment is required for the absence to be considered excused. Students may not sign back in unless they officially signed out when leaving. Failure to do so creates inconsistencies in attendance records. 🔹 Check-Out Cut-Off Time The latest time for student checkout is 2:05 p.m.

Meet the Teacher Night – Thursday, Sept 11

Join us on Thursday, September 11 at Wakefield High School.

• 5:30–6:00 PM: Informational Fair

• 6:00–6:15 PM: Welcome & Introduction

• Classroom Rotations:

  • 6:20–6:28 (P1) • 6:32–6:40 (P2) • 6:44–6:52 (P3) • 6:56–7:04 (P4)

  • 7:08–7:16 (P5) • 7:20–7:28 (P6) • 7:32–7:40 (P7) • 7:44–7:52 (P8)

  • 7:56–8:04: “Missed Someone” period
    Helpful tips:

• Please access your student’s schedule in PowerSchool/Canvas before you arrive.

• Teachers will share course overviews, expectations, and contact info.

• Due to time limits, individual student concerns should be scheduled for a later conference.

• Staff emails are on the WHS website under Our School → Faculty Directory.

• See the Teacher Video Gallery & Agenda

Senior Parent Information Night – Tuesday, Sept 16, 6:00 PM

Class of 2026 families are invited to the WHS Auditorium. Counselors will cover post-secondary applications, graduation, and more. A copy of the presentation will be posted on the Student Services site afterward. Senior Dashboard: https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/whsstudentservices/grade-level-info/seniors

 

Performing Arts & Athletics

• Auditions: Alice By Heart – Sept 10 & 11, 2:30–4:30 PM (Auditorium). Sign up via the QR on campus or at wakefieldtheatre.net. Questions: see Ms. Delaney.

• Swim & Dive Interest Meeting – Wednesday, Sept 10, 2:30 PM (Media Center). Questions: Coach Wainio.

• Varsity Cheer Fall Youth Clinic & Gameday – Sept 12, 4:00 PM. Open to K–8. Info/registration: https://forms.gle/gZNVPNGBcmdUmwFG9

 

Homecoming

• Dance tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept 2 via GoFan.

• Join us for Wackopalooza at the field on Sept 27.

• Outside guest forms are available in Rooms 204 or 2210.

 

National Honor Society

• The NHS application is open for juniors and seniors. The link is on the NHS website.

• Deadline: Friday, Sept 12.

 

Booster Club – Membership, Passes & Spirit Wear

• Season passes for all home regular-season games (2025–26):
  Family 6-Pack $260 • Family 5-Pack $235 • Family 4-Pack $210 • Family 2-Pack $160 • Adult $90 • Student $80
  Purchase: https://wabc.boosterhub.com/register/7694
  Questions: membership@wakefieldwolverines.com

• Class & spirit wear store (class shirts, senior sport/club shirts, Powder Puff, NHS/NAS/XC, and more):
  Shop: https://wabc.boosterhub.com/store/7119

 

PTSA – Please Join Us!

Support students, teachers, and school programs by joining the PTSA:
Join: https://wakefieldhs.givebacks.com/shop?category=753
First PTSA Meeting: Tuesday, Sept 9, 6:30 PM (Media Center).

 

PSAT – Wednesday, Oct 15

• Register by Sept 19 (PSAT Registration Form).

• Fees: $15.12 for 11th graders; $16.56 for all others (plus small transaction fee). Payment due Oct 3.

• 11th graders with weighted GPA ≥ 4.4 may take the PSAT free (potential National Merit qualification).
  Questions: Ms. F. Kelly – fkelly@wcpss.net

We look forward to seeing you at Meet the Teacher Night and partnering with you for a great year!

🚗 Student Pickup
For the safety of our students and staff, please do not pick up students at the back of the school. All pickups should take place in the designated carpool lane at the front of the building.

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🅿️ Parking Passes (Grades 10–12)
Parking pass distribution will resume Tuesday. Students can pick up their passes before school, after school, or during lunch. Students should not leave class to obtain a parking pass.

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📲 Infinite Campus Access
Having trouble logging into Campus Parent? This is the portal for monitoring grades and attendance.
Use this link for help. If you haven’t received an email from Central Services, contact our data manager, Ms. Andrade at yandrade@wcpss.net.

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🍴 Off-Campus Lunch Privileges
Students with off-campus lunch passes may now use them:

• Seniors may take extended lunch periods starting Friday August 29th 

• Juniors may begin extended lunch privileges Tuesday, September 2nd
  Reminder: 

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📚 PSAT Registration Now Open
Wakefield will administer the PSAT on Wednesday, October 15th.

• Register by September 19th using this PSAT Registration Form.

• Fee: $15.12 for 11th graders, $16.56 for others (plus a small transaction fee).

• Payment due by October 3rd.

• 11th graders with a weighted GPA of 4.4 or higher may take it for free.
  Questions? Email Ms. F. Kelly at fkelly@wcpss.net.

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🤝 Join the PTSA – Make a Difference
Let’s kick off the school year strong! Our PTSA helps fund student scholarships, recognize student and staff achievements, and support school-wide needs.
There’s no wrong way to get involved—your time or donation makes a difference.
Join here: https://wakefieldhs.givebacks.com/shop?category=753
First PTSA Meeting: Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30 PM in the Media Center.