Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are writing to inform you about a recent data breach reported by PowerSchool that involved unauthorized access to student and teacher information within its Student Information System (SIS). According to PowerSchool, the issue has been resolved, and measures have been implemented to prevent further unauthorized access or misuse of the data.

PowerSchool has assured us that the affected data has been deleted and was not replicated or shared publicly.

However, upon reviewing the log data on our server, we have determined that some information was accessed, and our district has been impacted by this cyberattack. Currently, we are working to assess the extent of the damage.

It is important to note that neither Wrangell Public Schools nor any staff or student was at fault in this breach. The server that was compromised was hosted on PowerSchool’s premises.

Wrangell Public Schools is actively collaborating with PowerSchool, and a full report on the situation is expected to be released by PowerSchool on January 17, 2025.

Thank you for your understanding and continued trust as we remain committed to safeguarding the information and privacy of our school community.

Sincerely,

Tony Anzalone

Technology Director

WHS Maps Testing Schedule for Monday Jan 20th 2025 - Thursday Jan 23rd 2025, 8:40am -10:45am for Freshman and Sophmores

With school in full swing and our students actively participating in sports, clubs, and other group activities, it’s a good time to remind everyone about the importance of regular lice checks. Close contact and shared spaces make this a peak season for the spread of lice, so a quick, weekly check at home can help ensure everyone stays comfortable and healthy.

If a teacher has a reason to suspect the presence of head lice from either personal observation or a note from a parent, the first step is to contact the principal. At that point, the staff will check the class or the students involved, as well as siblings in other classes.

If lice or nits are found, the student will be sent to the office. Office staff will call a parent to pick the child up immediately for at-home treatment. The student may return to school when no evidence of nits or lice is apparent in a follow-up check by school personnel.

Thank you for your help in keeping our school community healthy and thriving!

Greg Clark

Principal

Stikine Middle and Wrangell High School

Just a reminder to be mindful when parking any mode of transportation, car, scooter, bike ect. To leave ramps and handicap access clear and available for everyone and park in the direction to comply with parking rules. Please do not block stop signs or block in other drivers.

Hello Yearbook is looking for the 2024 prom photos if you have any you would like to share please email them to:

tyrameis@wpsd.us

Dear Parents

There are a few yearbook and Graduation deadlines we would like to remind you of:

January 8th, 2025: Parent Letters for the slide show

January 15th, 2025: Order Caps and Gowns, Kaelene will be in contact with you by next week

January 2025: Decide how name appears on Diploma, contact Kathleen at keasterly@wpsd.us

Optional senior ads will again be available this year. The cost remains the same as it has for over 15 years. Full page is $100, half page is $75, a quarter page is $50. You can design the page yourself or we can design it for you. Layout size is 7.5 inches by 10 inches for a full page, 7.5 inches by 5 inches for a half page, and 3.75 inches by 5 inches for a quarter page. Please choose the highest resolution digital pictures you have, or the sharpest, brightest photographs.

High School

• Basketball Begins December 4th, watch for practice times to alternate, 3:30-6pm or 6-8pm
• Cheer Begins December 4th, Mon, Wed 6:30am- 8am, Tue, Thur 4pm-6pm
• Softball Begins March 10th - Practices will be 3:30-5:00 pm

Middle School

• Wrestling will begin January 7th - March 2nd, 4:00pm-5:45pm HS Wrestling Room
• AAU Boys Basketball practice days are Thursdays 5:30pm - 7pm and Fridays 6pm - 7pm in the community center. If you have any questions call Jason Clark at 425-985-2912

Hello if you are in need of any state travel fundraising please check with your coaches for information on options.

Wrangell Public School Board will hold a Regular School Board Meeting on Monday, January 20, 2025, in Evergreen Elementary School Room 101, beginning at 6:30 PM. The agenda for the School Board Meeting will be available online four days before the meeting at https://www.boarddocs.com/ak/wrangell/Board.nsf.

For semester one, all students received a waiver on the 10-day attendance rules for Athletics and Academics. Both rules are similar in that all missing school days except medical and school-sponsored activities accrue for the 10-day rule. These rules are still in our policy and will be effective for semester two, with minor changes. The SAC and I will review our Student Handbook and School Policies in the Spring. If you have any concerns, complaints, or comments, please address them with me. WHS-SMS Principal, Greg Clark

Dear Staff, Students, and Families,

This is a reminder that if school buses are running on any given day, then school will be in session. Bus operations serve as a reliable indicator of our ability to hold classes safely, so please refer to bus updates for the most accurate information regarding school schedules.

Thank you for your attention to this, and we look forward to a great day of learning whenever buses are on the road!

Please feel free to reach out with any questions we are more than happy to help!

Email: bmcholland@wpsd.us

Website: wpsd.us
Location: 312 Reid St, Wrangell, AK, USA

Phone: 907-874-3393

Hello we are moving to a new payment system. Please use the button below, login to your powerschool to link them and then make a payments for all fees, meals, tech, sports and activities. Please note, All travel fees are due prior to travel. Feel free to call with any questions I am happy to help!