Thanks to all who had the chance to attend parent conferences this week. Our goal is to proactively make connections with our parent community, learn more about your student, and connect on how we might support each learner. I had many conversations with teachers and parents about our format, and I hope to continue improving the process as we navigate these intentional conversations.

Thanks to the Parents' Club for providing a delicious dinner for our staff on Monday. We are so grateful for all the support our parents have given to our school and staff this year.

In gratitude,

Matt Irvin

Congratulations to WGHS seniors Anna de Foy and Colette Giezentanner! These outstanding students have been recognized in the prestigious Missouri Scholars 100 Program! This honor is awarded to students who excel in academics, leadership, and school involvement. To qualify, they must:

• Maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher
• Score at least 29 on the ACT or 1,280 on the SAT
• Rank in the top 10% of their class
• Complete rigorous coursework in math, science, English, and foreign language
• Demonstrate exemplary attendance, citizenship, and active participation in school activities

We are incredibly proud to have two WGHS students recognized in this elite program. Way to go, Anna and Colette!

Hey WG, it is time to get ready for our 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament on April 6th!

Sign up today! Registration is limited.

Tournament Date: Sunday, April 6th, 2025

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

Courts will be lined in the street in front of Webster Groves High School, 100 Selma Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119. Bathrooms are inside. Choose your skill level (Social/Recreational or Intermediate) at checkout. Individual players will be matched with a teammate.

To register for the tournament:: https://www.wghsparentsclub.org/pickleball2025

College Visits at WGHS

Our spring college visits have begun! Juniors and Seniors may sign up to see a college by visiting the counseling office for a pass ahead of time. See the calendar of visits here.

Individual College/Career Planning Conferences available for Juniors and their families!

Please schedule using the links provided for your College & Career Counselor by student last name.

Jennedy Lombard (A-K) Click HERE to schedule your meeting with Mrs. Lombard

Cassie Aschinger (L-Z) Click HERE to schedule your meeting with Mrs. Aschinger

Save the Date!

All Juniors will take the ACT on April 8th during the regular school day. No registration needed. This will be a paper/pencil traditional format exam.

Looking for ways to prepare for the ACT/ SAT? Check out free prep and practice tests through the Varsity Tutors app - accessible to all students through their Clever account.

Looking to register for other exams? Please visit www.act.org or www.sat.org to view test dates and deadlines.

Many of our spring sports start their competition schedules during or immediately after spring break. Check statesmensports.org for schedules.

Senior Yard Signs are now available to order!

Place your order online @ wghsparentsclub.org

by March 31st!

(Signs will not be available after the 31st!!)

Yard Signs are $15!

Yard Sign Donations are available. (see website)

The class of 2025 would be incredibly grateful for sign donations to ensure every student has a sign in their yard.

The Signs can be PERSONALIZED and will be DELIVERED!

Please read all instructions on the website item listing!!

We need your Student’s NAME and ADDRESS!

https://www.wghsparentsclub.org/2025SeniorYardSigns

Thanks so much for your help!

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Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony

May 17, 2025 6:30pm

Chaifetz Arena

• Doors will open for guests at 5:30 p.m.

• Guests: We are not limiting the number of guests per graduate.

• Tickets: There will be no tickets for entry to Chaifetz Arena.

• Parking: Parking is paid by guests in the Olive/Compton garage. Fees will be announced in the spring. Street parking is available but limited.

• Duration: The ceremony lasts approximately 1.5 hours, depending on the size of the class.

Spotlight on Nature Path Summer Experiences

The Chelsea Center maintains a database on GivePulse of summer opportunities to help students stretch their wings, follow their passions, and build their skills for competitive application processes.

This week, students interested in the great wild outdoors might enjoy these nature experiences we're highlighting. Two of these internships are paid! Please remind students that opportunities are theirs for the seeking--and they can stop by the Chelsea Center anytime for assistance!

Students can take advantage of the following programs:

• Missouri Botanical Garden Outdoor Youth Corps

• Canopy Crew with Forest ReLeaf

• Zoo Teens Summer Program
• St. Louis University Earth, Wind & Water Meteorology Camp
• Missouri Botanical Garden SIFT Field Sciences Program
• Missouri Botanical Garden SAGE Service Program
• Missouri Botanical Garden Mantis Service at the Butterfly House
• Danforth Plant Science Center Internship

These opportunities can be coordinated-- and possibly funded-- through the Chelsea Center for WGHS elective credit. Students should see us in room 200 for more information prior to completing any registrations or making any payments. We ask that all students submit requests for summer experiences by 3/17.

Follow along with all the Chelsea Center news at bit.ly/chelseacenternews.

Call your child's AP office to report an absence, late arrival, or early departure. Checking out early? When leaving school during the day, students must check out through the assistant principal’s office.

Student Early Release:

1. We require at least one hour notice when calling your student out early. Call the Assistant Principal's office before the designated time and report the absence. You may also send a note with the student to be presented to the Assistant Principal's office before school.

2. At the designated time, your student will receive a pass to check out if you called ahead. The student will check out in the Assistant Principal's office.

3. You will NOT enter the building if you have called the absence in and communicated a pick-up location with your child. However, if you choose to pick up your child in the building, you must do so at the main entrance on Selma Avenue. Upon entering the building, check in with the receptionist. Please bring your driver's license if you are checking in. The receptionist will contact the Assistant Principal’s office to send for your student. Please be aware that not calling ahead to schedule an early release can take up to 30 minutes to send for a student.

Webster Groves School District uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

Parents & Guardians Getting Started Guide

To stay connected with the learning in our classrooms, please create a Canvas Observer Account which is our district's learning management system. You will find three helpful documents below:

1. Canvas Informational Letter
2. Creating an Observer Account, Logging into Canvas, and Setting Notifications
3. Student Accessing Canvas

If you have any questions please contact Tim Brown, Director of Student Assessment, Data and Learning Technologies at brown.tim@wgmail.org.

The Spirit Store is open! Hours are 8-9:15 a.m., Tuesday - Friday.

The online store is open 24 hours a day at https://www.wghsparentsclub.org/spiritwear.

Every time you shop at the Spirit Store, you are supporting student scholarships and teacher grants!

Email: erb.mickey@wgmail.org
Website: www.webster.k12.mo.us/wghs
Location: 100 Selma Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, USA
Phone: (314) 963-6400
Facebook: facebook.com/WGAlumni
Twitter: @WebsterGrovesHS