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And just like that.... it's February! The 3rd Quarter will move right along. It is imperative that you are at school everyday, locked in on getting your education. Be here. Be focused. Be GREAT!
It's officially Black History Month. Black History Month:It begins February 1 and ends March 1. Black History Month has been celebrated for more than 100 years. You will see signs around WMHS and our staff implementing lessons throughout the month to honor Black History Month.
For all of our WMHS Alumni, Staff, and Students, we have brought back the 'Zebra Print' (in an electronic format - see below). Ms. Hannah Reed at WMHS is overseeing this - meeting with students, guiding them on their themes, and articles. The Zebra Print is will be done on a monthly basis and linked into this Sunday Communication. It is written by students, for students.
NEWSLETTER: WMHS Student Weekly Information - February 2, 2026
We will now complete the 1st Semester this week. Tuesday will be a half day of school for 5th and 6th Hour Exams. I hope that everyone is ending the first semester on a positive note and that you finish up strong.
NEWSLETTER: WMHS Student Weekly Information - January 19, 2026
I hope that you had a great first week back. Big week ahead as we complete and close out the 1st Semester. Let's finish up strong!
Exam Week:
1/14: Half Day. Exams for 1st and 2nd Hour
1/15: Half Day. Exams for 3rd ad 4th Hour
1/16: Half Day. Exams for 5th and 6th Hour
1/16: End of traditional 2nd Quarter. End of 1st Semester
1/16: Student 2nd Semester Schedules should be visible after 12pm
*1/19: No School. MLK Jr Day
*1/20: Day 1 of the 2nd Semester
NEWSLETTER: WMHS Student Weekly Information - January 12, 2025
Welcome back and to 2026! I hope that everyone had an amazing Holiday Break and Happy New Year!
We now have 1 full week of school, then 'Exam Week', and 'Record Days'. Finish up strong!
NEWSLETTER: WMHS Student Weekly Information - January 5, 2025
This is our last full week of school to the Holiday Break. We will be on break from Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2. We will be back in school full time on Monday, January 5.
Please note - upon our return from the Holiday Break, we have 1 full week of school and then 'Exam Week' and Record Days. If you are where you need to be with your attendance and grades, keep going! If you are not where you need to be, the time to go is now! Let's finish up strong in this last week! You got this. We got you.
NEWSLETTER: WMHS Student Weekly Information - December 15, 2025
Welcome back! I hope that you had an amazing Thanksgiving and break.
Shout out to the Zebra Band for an amazing performance in the Thanksgiving Day Parade. You made us all PROUD! Well done!
It's hard to believe that we are now entering the month of December. The traditional 2nd Quarter and second half of the 1st Semester will fly by, as we have 3 full weeks of school to the Holiday Break. Upon our return from the Holiday Break, we have 1 full week of school and then 'Exam Week' and Record Days for Staff.
The time is now! Let's finish up this time period strong with our attendance and academics.
Have a great week!
#WaynePride
Cory J. Gildersleeve
Principal
NEWSLETTER: WMHS Student Weekly Information - December 1, 2025
We have made it to Thanksgiving Week! Two days of school and then I hope that you have an amazing Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving Break, where you are able to rest, relax, enjoy, and fill your bucket during the time off.
NEWSLETTER: WMHS Student Weekly Information -November 24, 2025
Congratulations to Ms. Sullivan, our participating students, and everyone associated with our Fall Play! Well done Zebra's!
Last full week before the Thanksgiving break. Another big week ahead:
- Powder Puff Game
- WMHS Blood Drive
- Live Attendance and PBIS Drawings
NEWSLETTER: WMHS Student Weekly Information -November 17, 2025
Another great week ahead at WMHS. We have Career Tech Tours for our 10th Graders, a StuCo Leadership Meeting, and our Fall Play. Good luck to everyone associated with the Fall Play.... "break a leg".
NEWSLETTER: WMHS Student Weekly Information -November 10, 2025
As we move into November and get going into our traditional 2nd Quarter, I thought it would be a great reminder to bring this back to the top for you to self reflect and plan for your success!
STUDENT HABITS for Success!!
- Get Organized - use folders, eliminate clutter from your backpack
- Make Lists - list what needs to be done
- Plan - break down list by how much time each item will take
- Develop Routines - set aside time each day to review the day and to study
- Use your time wisely
- Ask for help
NEWSLETTER: WMHS Student Weekly Information -November 3, 2025