Dear Wall High School students, families, and staff:

The School Counselors have visited Social Studies classes to present scheduling options to students for next year. Students were provided with detailed scheduling information to help them pick electives and submit their schedule in Genesis for the upcoming school year. Our Program of Studies is updated for the 2025-26 school year, and you may click here to find other scheduling and course selection information.

The Genesis parent portal and student portal are open, and students and parents can enter course requests. After logging into the portal, parents or students should click Scheduling and then Requests on the left side of the page. It is very important for students to have requests entered in the portal to give them the best chance of getting the courses they want for next school year.

Course requests were originally due by Friday, January 31, 2025, but we have extended the deadline to Sunday evening, February 2nd. All course requests will be locked on Monday morning, February 3rd. When students have completed and reviewed all of their course requests, click the Submit button at the top of the portal page. Once you click Submit your requests will be locked, and you will be unable to make changes.

Counselors will be meeting with students in February and March to finalize course requests.

If you have questions about the scheduling process or course requests, please reach out to your child's school counselor.

We are excited to share that we have scheduled an Academic Night for families on February 5th, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM, titled "Flying the Nest." This event will cover essential topics to help both students and parents prepare for the transition ahead when students go off to college. We will discuss building a solid foundation, navigating the college search process and visits, utilizing admissions technology, understanding standardized testing including the digital SAT and ACT, and exploring financial planning.

To make the evening even more enjoyable, food will be served and there will be prizes awarded throughout the night.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Please consider joining us for our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meetings. These meetings will offer you a chance to hear information regarding school programs and other important information directly from the High School Administration. The PAC meeting schedule can be found here. Our next meeting will be on March 19, 2025 at 9am.

The Wall High School Yearbook is on sale now!! Follow the link or check out the attached flier!

WHS Yearbook Special

A representative from the Monmouth County Vocational School District (MCVSD) visited WHS on Tuesday, January 14th to share information with sophomores about shared time programs. The online application for MCVSD is now open and can be completed. The website to apply is:

HERE

See the letter below from MCVSD for more detailed information about MCVSD and program offerings.

Scoir is a solution for students, supporters, counselors, and colleges focused on finding the right fit through a unified college search and planning network. This platform connects students to a powerful set of tools to help them identify their talents, search for their college fit, plan with their supporters, and apply when ready. As a parent/guardian, you play an integral role on Scoir by providing your student(s) with college suggestions, financial information, and general guidance.

Senior parents please be advised that all WHS seniors have received an email with the Senior Scholarship Packet. Please remind your student to check their email for this important information.

Please click the button below to view a video of the Financial Aid Night Presentation at Wall High School which occurred on December 5th, 2024. You may also download the presentation slides located below.

**All visits are during Unit Lunch at 10:22 a.m. in the Counseling Office**

More visits will be added. Please check the College Visit Calendar for updates.

WHS students Liv Perry, Clarinet, and Justin Lee, Trumpet, were selected for the New Jersey All-State Symphonic Band, with Justin also earning a spot in the New Jersey All-State Orchestra. Advancing to All-State is a highly competitive process, requiring talent, diligence, and a deep understanding of the audition process. Congratulations to both!

Congratulations to Wall High School Jazz Band Members who were selected to the 2025 All Shore Jazz Band.

Eamon Nelson, Drum Set

Abigail Kowsaluk Aux, Percussion

John Lemanowicz, Bass

Competitive auditions were held at Holmdel High School on January 21, 2025

The All Shore Jazz Band is comprised on students from high schools in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Seven students from the Wall High School Orchestra were selected by competitive auditions to the 2025 All Shore Orchestra. The All Shore Orchestra is comprised of string orchestra students from Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties.

James Smith - Violin

Kelly Puzo - Violin

Juliet Felice - Violin

Lauren Tremblay - Violin

Mia Lemanowicz - Cello

Mackenzie Cavalier - Cello

John Lemanowicz - Bass

Eloise Plevier - 9th Grade

Ariel Echko - 10th Grade

Brendan McCay - 11th Grade

Chase Kloniecki - 12th Grade

Students Change Hunger is a food and fun drive competition for schools in Monmouth and Ocean Counties to help individuals and families less fortunate during the holiday season. With your help, we can deliver MORE meals to MORE children, MORE families, MORE seniors, and MORE veterans in our local communities. Last year’s event brought in 51,517 pounds of food and $37,446, equaling 155,314 meals! The Students Change Hunger Competition runs from 9/9/24-1/27/25.

We are proud to celebrate Robyn Dyba, a retired WHS English teacher, for receiving Monmouth University’s William Roberts Outstanding Educators Award! This prestigious honor highlights her incredible dedication to education and the lasting influence she’s had on her students.

The award comes as a heartfelt recognition, thanks to her nomination by Shraddha Shukla, WHS Class of 2019. Shraddha’s nomination serves as a testament to the meaningful connections and lasting impact that great educators like Ms. Dyba leave on their students.

Congratulations, Ms. Dyba, on this well-deserved recognition!

Everyone should try to join at least one club!

Take a look at the club and activities website and email the clubs advisor if you have any questions.

The new Heroes and Cool Kids participated in their second training session, focusing on building character through a fun and engaging game of Family Feud.

WHS students from the Multicultural Club crafted a powerful bulletin board inspired by the "I Have a Dream" speech. They carefully selected and highlighted sections that resonated with them, bringing Dr. King's vision to life through their thoughtful design.

To help students destress before midterms, WHS's Peace for Paws Club organized a therapy dog visit from 'Bright & Beautiful.' A perfect way to relax and recharge at school! Thank you to our furry friends for bringing so much joy!

WTPS proudly welcomes new Board members, Mr. James Brereton, Mr. Cody Smith, and Ms. Samantha Adams. We also celebrate Mr. Thomas Buffa's re-election as BOE Vice President and congratulate Mr. James Maliff on his appointment as BOE President.

We look forward to their leadership and dedication!

We are Connected Family Night

Supporting your Child's Executive Functioning Development

February 27, 2025

5:30-7:00 PM | WIS Cafeteria

• Click here for more information

If your family is experiencing economic challenges or homelessness, visit the McKinney Vento webpage for essential information and guidance on available resources.

District Homeless Education Liaison

Tiffany Steiner
tsteiner@wallpublicschools.org
732.556.2647

Please be advised, WHS will not accept food deliveries from services such as DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, etc. for students in our school. While we understand the convenience these services provide, they create significant disruptions within our main office. More importantly, allowing outside food/lunch deliveries raises concerns about the safety and security of our students and staff.

Please note: Parents and guardians are still permitted to drop off lunch for students who may have forgotten their meals. However, we ask that you coordinate these drop-offs directly through our main office to ensure a smooth process.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the well-being and security of our school community.

Mr. Davis