In the midst of all the whirling information on changes in weather and school schedules, time marches on. We have entered into the post-season of winter sports and the start of spring sports. Those transitions are also paired with event planning for other end-of-the-year moments such as Graduation. While we still have a quarter to go and we cannot yet see the finish line, it is certainly on our mind. We conjure the end, not as a way to forget the beginning but to recall how far we have come.

In gratitude,

Matt Irvin

This past weekend, Choir students elected to participate in the MSHSAA District Solo & Ensemble Contest. All Vocal Solo/Ensemble students placed perfect ratings as "Exemplary" and will be advancing to MSHSAA State Contest on May 2nd at University of Missouri-Columbia. Congratulations!

It's that time of year! It’s Parent/Teacher Conference time, and we want to show our AWESOME staff how much we appreciate them by providing dinner on March 10 from Art of Entertaining. $14 provides a delicious bagged dinner. Please use the link to donate any amount.

https://www.wghsparentsclub.org/Conference_Lunches

Thank you! The staff SO loves the nutrition and treats you provide.

Spring Parent Conferences are scheduled for March 10-11 and will be a combination of in-person and via Zoom. Conference times are below:

March 10: 4:30 - 8:30, in person

March 11: 4:30 - 8:30, virtual

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

Special School District is proud to co-host the 4th annual St. Louis County Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Showcase

Families and students in grades 6 through 12, as well as recent graduates, are invited to these FREE events to experience a variety of careers through interactive exhibits and discussions with industry professionals.

Saturday, March 1st at 1pm at South Technical High School

Free STEM College and Career Fair at WashU on March 9th!

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) invites students, parents, and counselors to explore the college search process at the NACAC STEM College and Career Fair held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. at Washington University in St. Louis.

• Meet with admission representatives from various colleges, universities, and the armed forces.
• For more information and to register: Click Here
  

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.

March 6 is Maintenance Appreciation Day!

Special thanks to our WGHS Maintenance team, Mr. Mark Sweet and Mr. Willie Bates, for keeping our historic building beautiful and functional!

Seniors now have until March 7 to submit the Parents' Club Scholarship. Recipients will be notified at Senior Awards Night. Click here to apply.

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 Business Path Summer Experiences

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

This week we are highlighting some of the opportunities on the Business Path. Please remind students that these opportunities are theirs for the seeking!

Students considering a future profession in the business field can take advantage of:

• SLU Data Analytics & Visualization
• SLU Entrepreneurship Academy
  
• Rawlings Sports Business Management
• Maryville Cybersecurity Summer Institute
• Maryville BIZ Camp

These opportunities can be coordinated-- and possibly funded-- through the Chelsea Center for WGHS elective credit. Students should utilize GivePulse to "register" their interest in the program, and then we will reach out to them with next steps. Students should see us in room 200 for more information prior to completing any registrations directly with the camp/workshop or making any payments. Students may also email Patrick Bommarito at bommarito.patrick@wgmail.org.

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