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.

 

Join the PTSA
The PTSA plays an essential role in supporting our students, teachers, and staff through volunteer efforts, fundraising, and community engagement. With your help, we have:

• Awarded student scholarships and recognized academic excellence

• Celebrated Wolverines of the Week

• Updated classrooms and media center furniture

• Supported PACK time, CTE programs, and art initiatives

There is no right or wrong way to participate—every contribution of time or resources makes a difference. To join, click here:
https://wakefieldhs.givebacks.com/shop?category=753

Our first PTSA meeting will be held Tuesday, September 9, at 6:30 PM in the Media Center. We hope to see you there!

 

Senior Breakfast – September 5, 2025
We’re excited to welcome our seniors back with a special breakfast in the commons on Friday, September 5. Students will enjoy food, music, and time to celebrate the start of their pivotal year.

Want to help? Sign up to donate food, drinks, or volunteer your time here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EADAE2CA5FA7-58076804-senior

Prefer to donate funds instead? Please send contributions to Susan Norris (@Susan-Norris-79)—she will shop on your behalf.

 

Student Accident Insurance
For families interested in student accident insurance, please visit the link below for details:
https://wakeconnect.wcpss.net/sites/risk-management-and-safety/SitePage/78762/student-accident-insurance

Thank you for your continued support of Wakefield High School and our students. Together, we make a difference!

 

Beginning of the School Year

We are looking forward to seeing everyone Monday morning as we begin the 2025–2026 school year. Please review the information below to help ensure a smooth start.

 

Student Schedules
Student schedules are now available in Infinite Campus. All students will also receive a hard copy in their first-period class. WHS administrators and support staff will be stationed in the commons to assist any student who does not have access to their schedule.

 

Schedule Changes
Student Services is currently accepting schedule change requests. The window for changes closes at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27. Requests will be considered for the following reasons:

• The student has already taken and passed the course.

• A graduation requirement is missing.

• The student is seeking an increase in rigor.

• Academic load needs to be balanced across semesters.

• The schedule is incomplete.

• The student previously failed the course with the same teacher.

Please note that some requests may be denied due to administrative reasons (e.g., class size). All schedule change requests must be submitted through the Google Form linked on the WHS homepage.

 

Infinite Campus Access

Parents are encouraged to click this link if they are having trouble accessing Campus Parent. Campus Parent is the parent portal for Infinite Campus. Parents should contact our data manager, Ms. Andrade, at yandrade@wcpss.net if they have yet to receive an email from Central Services. 

 

Off Campus Lunch Privileges

Juniors and Seniors who have been issued an off-campus lunch pass will be allowed to exercise these privileges beginning Monday, August 25th. No student will be permitted to remain off campus for both lunch periods. Eligible Seniors will be able to exercise extended lunch periods on Friday, August 29th, and Juniors will be able to do so beginning Tuesday, September 2nd.

 

Please JOIN PTSA 

Welcome back to the new school year!  It’s time for another exciting year to begin and an important part of Wakefield High School is our PTSA. Wakefield High School’s PTSA supports our school students, teachers, staff and community.  Through our volunteers, members and fundraising efforts, we are able to provide Student Scholarships, recognize student academic performance, reward Wolverines of the Week who are recognized for their progress and support teacher classrooms and school needs.  In the past few years we have purchased furniture for the media center, updated CTE classrooms and provided for Art and PACK time needs that impact all students.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 first meeting is Tuesday Sept 9 at 6:30 PM in the Media Center – hope to see you there!  Thank you for your support!  

 

WHS PTSA Senior Breakfast

Senior students will be welcomed back to this pivotal year with a Senior Breakfast on Friday Sept 5, 2025.   We will be offering the students food, drink and some time together for fun, music and laughter in the commons.  Please sign up to donate food/drink items or to volunteer at the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EADAE2CA5FA7-58076804-senior

If you prefer to donate  $$$ - please send to Susan Norris::  @Susan-Norris-79

Infinite Campus Access

Parents are encouraged to click this link if they are having trouble accessing Campus Parent. Campus Parent is the parent portal for Infinite Campus. Parents should contact our data manager, Ms. Andrade, at yandrade@wcpss.net iif they have yet to receive an email from Central Services. 

Week of August 20 

Student Schedules

Student schedules are currently visible in Infinite Campus. You may request a schedule change on the website starting August 18th. Counselors will not be able to take schedule change requests via email or phone call. Please make sure you use the Schedule Change Request form. Please note we may be required to make some administrative changes as we continue to work with schedules. (My concern is nobody knows how to get into IC and then this announcement is going to flood our phones and emails. If we could also put that information in the announcement as to how to access IC)--Sent an email to Colon and Deaton asking one of them to post Canva document to the Alert section of our website. 

Information Night for Newcomers

If your child is new to the school regardless of grade level we would love for you to join us Thursday night from 4-7 for a newcomers information session. This event is for students and parents. 

Freshmen Orientation

Freshmen students will have their orientation friday morning from 8-11:30. You may drop off and pick up at these times since this is a student only event. 

Upperclassmen Orientation

We are excited to invite our new students in grades 10-12 for a Newcomer Orientation. The orientation will be from 1pm-2pm on Friday, August 22nd. We look forward to seeing you! Welcome to Wakefield!

This is Mr. Bazzell, Principal of Wakefield High School We’re excited to welcome everyone back for the 2025–2026 school year. Here are a few important updates and opportunities to get involved: 🔹 Newcomers Parents Night Thursday, August 21 | 4:00–7:00 PM All families new to Wakefield are invited to learn about school life, policies, and expectations. ➡️ Register here on our website   🔹 Freshman Orientation Friday, August 22 | 8:00–11:30 AM A student-only event to help 9th graders get comfortable with campus life. ➡️ Details on our website   🔹 Campus Clean-Up Day Saturday, August 16 | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM We need more volunteers and equipment like hedge trimmers to help beautify our campus. ✅ Students can earn service hours ➡️ Sign up here   🔹 Classroom Move-In Day Monday, August 18 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Student volunteers are needed to assist teachers with classroom setup. 📌 Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes ➡️ Sign up here   🔹 Student Schedules Schedules go live in PowerSchool on August 18. ➡️ Use the Schedule Change Request Form on our website banner.   🔹 Transportation Info Bus routes will be shared via School Messenger and Campus Parent on August 15. Here Comes the Bus app goes live August 22. WCPSS Code: 67500 Vendor Transportation: 67501   🔹 Parking Pass Applications Details are posted under the “Headlines” section on our website. Apply early! Stay connected by visiting our Wakefield website for flyers, registration links, and real-time updates. Thank you for your continued support. Let’s make this year unforgettable!

We’re excited to kick off the 2025–2026 school year, and I want to share some key updates and opportunities to get involved as we prepare for a strong start:

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🔹 Newcomers Parents Night – Thursday, August 21, 4:00–7:00 PM

This event welcomes all students and families who are new to Wakefield, regardless of grade. Learn about daily school life, policies, and expectations.
➡️ Register here on our website

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🔹 Freshman Orientation – Friday, August 22, 8:00–11:30 AM

A student-only event to help 9th graders get comfortable with the campus, receive schedules and Chromebooks, and meet staff.
➡️ Registration info is posted on the school site.

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🔹 Off-Campus Lunch Applications

Available to juniors and seniors in good standing, starting August 13 (9 AM–2 PM).
Applications will not be accepted between August 25–31.
➡️ Found under the “Forms” tab in the Our School section.

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🔹 Student Schedules & Schedule Change Form

Schedules go live in PowerSchool on August 18.
➡️ Use the Schedule Change Request Form on our website banner—counselors will only consider requests submitted through the form.

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🔹 Transportation Info

Bus routes will be shared via School Messenger and Campus Parent on August 15.
Here Comes the Bus app goes live August 22.

• WCPSS Code: 67500

• Vendor Transportation: 67501

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🔹 Campus Clean-Up Day – Saturday, August 16, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

Help us beautify our school!
✅ Students can earn service hours
➡️ Sign up here

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🔹 Classroom Move-In Day – Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

We’re looking for student volunteers to assist teachers as they move into classrooms before school begins.
✅ This is a great way to show support and earn volunteer hours!
📌 Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
➡️ Sign up here

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🔹 Parking Pass Applications

All details and updated instructions are available on our website under the “Headlines” section. Apply early!

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✅ Stay Connected

Visit our Wakefield website for flyers, registration links, volunteer forms, and real-time updates.