This weekend marks another round of Daylight Savings, and November is a busy time at WGHS with the Friendship Dance, the show Cabaret, and the Turkey Day game.

Events like our upcoming Turkey Day festivities allow me to reflect on each senior class and the traditions they've become a part of while at WGHS. Four years ago, many of them may have had a specific vision of what their high school experience was going to be and who they were going to become. And I bet today, many would acknowledge that their time at WGHS was very different from what they or you would have imagined. Friends, interests, and outcome goals may have mutated many times--all of which is part of the delightful journey toward independence and adulthood. We know they will continue to emerge each day we share until graduation and beyond after we part.

We believe our school is a special place--we are a community committed to growth and to the relationships found at the center of learning. We are continuing a new tradition later this month to connect with young alumni from the classes of 2020-2024 and are eager to see and celebrate their current selves.

Best,

Matt Irvin

• Saturday, 11/2: Friendship Dance, 7pm, KHS

Here is the zoom registration link:

https://wgsdstl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkde2vrDkpGdQIFg4Abb7g6rmdRuCqkm6I#/registration

Exciting News for Class of 2025 Parents!

We’re thrilled to announce that our Class of 2025 Senior Parents T-shirts are now on sale!

Show your support and pride by purchasing your very own T-shirt. They’re perfect for wearing to the Senior Party, showing school spirit, or just for everyday comfort.

Shirts are available through the Spirit Wear Store Under the WGHS Store Merchandise Tab. All orders must be placed by Friday, November 15.

Don’t miss out! https://www.wghsparentsclub.org/spiritwear

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.

Show your Turkey Day spirit by purchasing this year’s t-shirt. It comes in short or long sleeve, sizes S-XXL.

Monday, November 4th, is the last day to purchase. Shirts will be available for high school pick up the week of Thanksgiving. Or, pay $10 shipping fee and we will drop it off at your house (within WGSD boundaries).

wghs-spiritwear.org

Best Seats in the House - 2024 Turkey Day Pep Rally

Win a SEAT AT THE PEP RALLY!

Support the mission of the WGHS Parents Club!

Click the link or scan the QR code to see what you get if you win!

PEP RALLY RAFFLE TICKETS - URL/QR CODE:

https://www.wghsparentsclub.org/BestSeatsintheHouse-2024PepRally

Win a SPOT AT THE 2024 TURKEY DAY GAME!

Support the mission of the WGHS Parents Club!

Click the link or scan the QR code to see what you get if you win!

TURKEY DAY GAME RAFFLE TICKETS - URL/QR CODE:

https://www.wghsparentsclub.org/BestSeatsInTheHouse-2024TurkeyDayGame

The Chelsea Detrick Experiential Learning Center is available to ALL and works to match students with experiences aligning with careers they want to explore, passion areas of interest, and service learning opportunities. Students can come see us anytime upstairs at WGHS in room 200 to learn more. Follow along with our current opportunities via our newsletters posted at bit.ly/chelseacenternews.

This week’s featured experience is the upcoming career exploration trip for students who might be interested in a future career in education. Students can participate in this on Friday, November 15 from 8:30 - 11:30 am. They will learn about the amazing and unique Teaching & Learning Cohort class option at WGHS, walk to Webster University to experience their AI teaching lab, and earn A+ job shadow hours. Tell you student to come see us with any questions!

Visitors must have an appointment to enter WGHS.

For the safety of our students, we ask that you make an appointment prior to visiting the high school if you would like to see a staff member. Thank you for your assistance on this!

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