Hello Families! Some updates and reminders as we wrap up the month of May and move into the final weeks of the school year!
Calendar Reminders:
4th marking period Progress Reports were posted to the Sapphire Community Web Portal earlier today.
Thursday, May 8 - WASD Early Dismissal (11:50 am dismissal for WASHS & WAMS).
-Spring CT will go to CareerTech and return in time for WASHS dismissal
-All WASHS students will participate in the Aevidum Club Strides Against Stigma Walk for 30 minutes during 3rd blockFriday, May 16 - WASHS following a pep rally schedule due to the prom pep rally, beginning at 1:45 pm
Keystone Exams (no PLT on Keystone Exam Days)
Literature - May 12 & May 13
Algebra - May 14 & May 15
Biology - May 19 & May 20
Monday, May 26 - No School for Students & Staff
Thursday, May 29 - Last Day of School for Students
(FULL SCHOOL DAY - stay tuned for information about WASHS field day!)Friday, May 30 - Graduation for the Class of 2025!
Full Calendar for May can be found HERE.
The April edition of the WASHS Newsletter can be accessed HERE. In addition to our regular newsletter segments, check out the the Prom information (including links to guest forms which are due Friday, May 16 by 3:00 pm), April students of the month, and updates from the counseling department, nurse, and more!
Prom is coming up on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Students interested in bringing an outside guest must submit the COMPLETED guest form, including all signatures and copy of photo ID, to the WASHS main office by Friday, May 16 by 3:00 pm. Links to the guest forms and expectations form for WASHS learners are included in the April newsletter and hard copies can be picked up in the b-level office. Prom will return to Green Grove Gardens this year.
Finally, some information items/reminders for graduating seniors:
Cap and Gown pick up will be on Thursday, May 1 in the auditorium lobby from 7:30 - 9:30 am. Instructions for care and attaching tassel to cap will be provided - please make sure to take the cap and gown out of the bag as soon as possible!
-If you plan to participate in commencement but did not yet order a cap and gown, cap and gown sets will be available for purchase on May 1 - cost is $55. Extra tassels are available for $12. (Cash only!)Check out the WASHS Commencement info on our WEBSITE.
The link to pre-order flowers and other gifts through our partner, The Commencement Group, is now live. Click HERE to order - The Commencement Group will be set up at graduation to pick up pre-ordered items. A limited selection will also be available for cash/credit purchase at that time.
Please remind your graduate to check their WASD email for three important forms sent to them:
Diploma Name Verification (sent from Mrs. McCleaf)
Class of 2025 Graduation Participation & Tickets
(sent from Mrs. McCleaf) - each graduate will receive 10 tickets. This form is used to request handicapped seating and extra tickets (if available). Note that handicapped tickets will be part of the total given to the student, not additional.Graduation Walking Partners will be sent by Dr. McCallum to graduates on May 1.
Have a great day!