We are excited by the collaborative work from our staff on behalf of students that is materializing this fall. Much of the work is generated in our Late-Start mornings--thanks to all for accommodating that time for our staff to think deeply about the learning experiences and supports for classes.

I find the chance to see students working with our staff in conventional ways, but this week has seen staff engage in novel ways in support of students. I am even more grateful for their effort and care for our students. We appreciate the opportunity to serve our students and our community.

Best,

Matt Irvin

October 2 is National Custodial Appreciation Day!

Please mark your calendars for our fall conferences below:

October 15

4:30 -8:30 p. m.

In-person, scheduled

October 16

4:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Virtual, scheduled

October 17

8:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Virtual, scheduled

All conferences will be scheduled through PTCFast. Please watch for your invitation to schedule them in early October!

The WGHS Theater Department is proud to present HUNTING SEASON on Sept 26th, 27th and 28th at 7:00pm ($10.00 a ticket / available at the door). It is a one act play written and directed by Senior ('25) Parker Collier and starring Luca Thies, Carl Ellis, Mimi Mueller, and Robby Conroy. Join us on this funny and heartwarming journey with a guy named Donald who goes on an adventure from Arizona to Las Vegas, Utah to find out why his father left him a mounted deer head in his only inheritance in the will. It is a smartly written one act play (approx.1 hour run time). We present for three nights in the brand new Frick Theater on the south side of the WGHS campus. Don't miss this amazing event.

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.

The WGHS counseling department is always available to students needing support and students can connect with their school counselor or a social worker to process their grief or to seek a safe space. We can also assist families in finding a therapist in the community who can provide ongoing counseling. Please encourage your student to visit their counselor if the need arises during the school day.

BHR is available for 24/7 in the moment support over the phone. They also have a Mobile Crisis Response program, which can dispatch a clinician to provide face-to-face outreach. BHR can be reached by calling 988 or their local number, 314-819-8802.

NEXT WEEK

The St. Louis County Collaborative College Fair will be held on Oct. 2nd, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Lindbergh High School. Over 100 schools from across the country will be represented this evening.

Students can pre register at www.StriveFair.com All students and families 9-12 are welcome to attend.

Upcoming Dates:

October 2nd - College Fair @ Lindbergh High School 6-7:30p.m. All are welcome to attend.

October 9th - PSAT testing date (Sophomores only) 8:00 a.m.

October 10th - PSAT testing date (Juniors Only) 8:00 a.m.

November 1st - AP Exam Registration Deadline - click here for registration info.

The Chelsea Detrick Experiential Learning Center works to match students with experiences aligning with careers they want to explore, passion areas of interest, and service learning opportunities.

Our elective-credit classes, diverse array of opportunities, and personal assistance are available to ALL students. Students can come see us anytime upstairs at WGHS in room 200 to learn more.

This week, we are pleased to showcase the diverse possibilities in the trades available to students as they contemplate their futures. On September 25, we took 45 students to the Build My Future! Construction Career and Industry Showcase. This event included hands-on exhibits and virtual reality simulations in architecture, construction, bricklaying, heavy equipment, tile laying, welding, plumbing, HVAC and more.

On November 12, all interested students are invited to join us for a trip to learn about careers in union construction trades. They can register on GivePulse and pick up a permission form in the Chelsea Center.

WGHS Parent Equity Committee invites you to join us 10/1 at 6:30pm in the high school library for our first meeting of the year.

You can use the Parent Portal to email your child's teachers.

Once you log in to the Parent Portal, follow these steps to email your child's teachers:

1. Click on "Student Schedule" on the menu to the left of your screen.

2. Click on the class within the schedule of the teacher you wish to email.

3. Click on the blue email link.

4. Use the script editor to email the teacher!

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