Warrior Weekly
Volume IX, Issue XXXVI, Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Excellence In All We Do
Weddington High School
Email: tammy.yost@ucps.k12.nc.us
Website: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/Domain/55
Location: 4901 Monroe-Weddington Road, Matthews, NC, USA
Phone: (704) 296-6319
Facebook: facebook.com/weddingtonhs.nc
Twitter: @WHSWarriors
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Friday, May 29th: Final day to pay past due fees
June 1st - 5th: EOC/CTE Testing (see details/schedule below)
Friday, June 5th: Senior Graduation Rehearsal (required/details below)
Monday, June 8th: Graduation (8:00am Warrior Stadium)
EOC Final Exam Schedule
WHS Spring Final Exam Testing Schedule
- Any student who has an EOC exam and a CTE exam at the same time will take the EOC and then take the CTE exam on the day and time provided by their teacher.
- Students should bring with them their fully charged computer and a charger.
- Students should arrive by 7:40 AM or when the bus drops off for morning exams.
- Students should arrive by 12:30 for afternoon exams if not already on campus for morning exams. Students will be provided room locations for their morning exams. Afternoon exams will be located in regular assigned classrooms.
- Students who took an AP class first semester need to check their email for exam location information. Their AP teacher from first semester also has this information.
Monday, June 1st
8:00 AM
- NC Math 1 EOC
- NC Math 3 EOC
- Block 1 CTE State Exams
1:00 PM
- All First Block Teacher Made Exams
Tuesday, June 2nd
8:00 AM
- Biology EOC
- Block 2 CTE State Exams
1:00 PM
- All Second Block Teacher Made Exams
Wednesday, June 3rd
8:00 AM
- Remediation Sessions for Math I & Math III
- English II EOC
- Block 3 CTE State Exams
1:00 PM
- All Third Block Teacher Made Exams
- Remediation Sessions for Math I & Math III
Thursday, June 4th
8:00 AM
- Remediation Sessions for Biology
- Retake NC Math 1 EOC
- Retake NC Math 3 EOC
- Block 4 CTE State Exams
1:00 PM
- All Fourth Block Teacher Made Exams
- Remediation Sessions for Biology
Friday, June 5th
8:00 AM
- If scores are back, Remediation for English II
- Make Up EOCs
- Retake Biology EOC
- Make Up CTE State Exams
1:00 PM
- If scores back: Remediation for English II
- Make Up Teacher Made Exams
Week of June 8th
Monday, June 8th
8:00 AM (Teacher arrival time 6:45)
- Graduation
EOC English II retake will occur within 5 days of the scores being returned
- Retake English II EOC
CLASS OF 2026
Graduation Rehearsal: Friday, June 5th 12:00pm
All seniors participating in commencement are required to attend rehearsal on Friday, June 5th at 12:00pm. Students should report to the auditorium starting at 11:15am for check-in. Students will receive their cords and 8 graduation tickets. All fees must be paid in full before students can receive their tickets. Students cannot pick up tickets for other students.
IMPORTANT: Physical tickets MUST be presented at the commencement in order for entry. NO ADDITIONAL TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
Senior Collections:
Seniors will not be allowed to receive their tickets if their school account has not been cleared. Please check Infinite Campus to see if your student has any unpaid fees. If you have any questions regarding fees, please feel free to reach out to our bookkeeper, Kim Flack at kimberly.flack@ucps.k12.nc.us. She will be available during all 4 lunches on May 27th & 28th and during graduation rehearsal to assist students with clearing any outstanding fees. It is extremely important that all seniors ensure that they have turned in all textbooks, library materials, Chromebook and charger, and any outstanding fees by the end of the day Friday, June 5th.
Graduation: Monday, June 8th at 8:00am
Weddington High School's Class of 2026 Commencement will be held on Monday, June 8th at 8:00am at the high school stadium. Seniors are expected to arrive and line up by 7:00am. Students may park in the student parking lot as early as 6:50am, check in at the table in the gym, and then proceed to their assigned pod for line up. We will begin the processional at 7:45am. It is extremely important that students arrive by 7:00am in order to ensure they are able to check in and be in line for the procession.
Dress code for students is business casual. Males should wear dress pants with a collared shirt and females should wear a dress, skirt, or dress pants. Flip Flops should not be worn. Ladies should not wear heels as they will be walking on soft grass. Ladies should affix the white collar that comes with the graduation gown. All cords will be distributed at graduation rehearsal. Only school distributed cords may be worn. Graduation caps are not to be decorated.
Inclement Weather Contingency Plan:
Graduation will take place Monday, June 8th at 8:00am as planned, however, it is possible that there could be a minor delay or modification to the program depending on the weather. We will continue monitoring the weather throughout the week and over the weekend prior to graduation. Any delays to the 8:00am start time would be communicated Monday morning no later than 6:00am via a connect ed text message and through our school social media platforms. Students, parents, and guests are encouraged to follow Weddington High School social media the morning of graduation for any updates.
Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter: WeddingtonHSNC
Graduation Live Stream:
Graduation will be Live Streamed as in years past. The link for the Live Stream is shared below.
Graduation Tickets:
Each graduating senior will receive 8 tickets to the ceremony. Each student will receive the 8 physical tickets on rehearsal day. Students are more than welcome to ask other students for any unused tickets. However, WHS will not facilitate this process or provide additional tickets. There will be three entry points for all guests: Weddington Middle School, Weddington Elementary School, and the Weddington High School student lot.
All guests will need a ticket in order to attend. Children who are 5 years and younger do not need a ticket, however, they must sit on a parents lap. We ask that you please have your paper ticket ready upon arriving at the ticket booth. The gates will open at 7:00am. All guests are encouraged to arrive early to ensure you get a parking spot and find a seat prior to the ceremony beginning promptly at 8:00am.
Safety Protocols for UCPS Events:
Per UCPS safety protocols, only clear bags, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” will be allowed into graduation. All guests are asked to plan accordingly as this will be enforced. After consulting with law enforcement and district officials, UCPS reserves the right to utilize body scanners at events. Metal detectors will be used at all stadium entrances. Please plan your arrival accordingly.
Graduation Parking:
Parking is available at Weddington Elementary, Weddington Middle and Weddington High School. We highly encourage guests to park at the elementary and middle school lots due to their close proximity.
Although there are handicap accessible parking spots at each of the parking locations, all individuals requiring additional assistance/shuttle service should park in the gravel lot off of Deal Road. Please contact Ms. Penegar at janice.penegar@ucps.k12.nc.us to request parking in this area as guests will need to present their parking pass to be permitted into the lot. Golf cart shuttle assistance will only be available at the gravel lot off Deal Road for those who need it.
Due to the number of guests attending graduation, parking will be limited. Families are encouraged to carpool and maximize the number of guests per vehicle.
Important Graduation Information (Parents/Seniors)
Class of 2026 Graduation Live Stream
Important School Fee Information
Fee billing statements were mailed this week to parents and guardians of 12th‑grade students with outstanding fees. All fees must be paid on or before June 5. Students with unpaid fees after June 5th will NOT be given graduation tickets until fees are paid.
Fee billing statements for students in grades 9, 10, and 11 with outstanding balances will be distributed next week during Advisory.
Amplify WHS!
The Weddington High School PTSO is raising $5,000 towards upgrading our auditorium sound system. This space hosts dozens of events each year—from Signing Day and athletic banquets to theater productions and the Talent Show. Our auditorium is the heart of our school and our current sound system is struggling to keep up with our impressive WHS talent. An upgraded sound system will improve the experience for students, families, teachers, and guests at every event held in the auditorium. We invite you to help support this important project. Thank you for investing in our students and helping their voices be heard!
Scan the QR code to donate or go to the PTSO website: https://weddingtonhsptso.membershiptoolkit.com/
ATTENDANCE
Need to pick up your student early?
REPORT ABSENCES
STUDENT ABSENCE PORTAL
In the event your child is absent from school due to illness/injury, please upload your documentation to the Student Absence Portal. The proper documentation MUST be provided in order to excuse the absence. A phone call to the school, stating your student is absent, is not necessary. Remember, parent notes will only be accepted during the current 6-week grading period, of the absent day.
Weddington High School's Class of 2026 Commencement will be held on Monday, June 8th at 8:00am at Warrior Stadium. Additional details regarding graduation, including the process for claiming tickets, has been shared with seniors. Required graduation rehearsal to be held on Friday, June 5th.
Junior Night!
ATTENTION CLASS OF 2027 PARENTS
Senior year starts NOW with their senior portrait! Please complete the Class of 2027 Senior Registration today to confirm your student’s information and ensure you receive senior updates and next steps from CADY. Just scan the QR code below and register today so you will all set when booking opens.n
CTE Courses
Below is a list of new CTE Classes available for next year. You will need to go to registration and add them as an Alternative Elective. If you are interested in any of these classes please add them so we can see if there are enough to offer the class.
-Interior Design Studio
-Adobe Video Design
-Introduction to Computers
-Equine Science
-Natural Resources
-Business Management
-Sales
You can view the CTE Canvas page on the School Canvas site to get to the Program of Studies to see descriptions of all these additional classes.
SAT & ACT INFORMATION
SAT and ACT online classes preparing for the May 2nd and June 6th SAT and the June/July ACT administrations. The tuition price for each class includes a course book, two proctored Practice Test sessions, and (6) 3-hour lessons delivered live on Zoom. Weddington High School Families students receive $100 off of the normal tuition price of $499 by using Coupon Code WHS2020 at checkout. Future Prep has partnered with Weddington for over 10 years and has data to prove they can help bring scores up by far! Sign up today and reserve your spot at www.futureprep.com
K-12 DLI Presentation
Juniors: NC College Connect
WEDDINGTON HIGH SCHOOL PTSO
PTSO EOY Staff Gift
Hello,
Each year during the last week of school the PTSO gives gift cards to EACH staff person in WHS donated by the Warrior families. We would love to continue this speciai tradition and can only do so with your generous donations. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Drop off to the front office noting this is for PTSO Staff Appreciation. We will begin to collect on Monday May, 4th concluding May 22nd. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AACAA2CA6FE3-57527496-eoygift
Special Thanks,
WHS PTSO Staff Appreciation
PTSO Open Position
We are looking for a detail-oriented, trustworthy volunteer to serve as Treasurer for the 2026-2027 WHS PTSO. No accounting degree required - just basic organizational skill and a willingness to help. Training and support provided.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing the PTSO budget
-Tracking income & expenses
-Providing simple monthly reports
-Attending monthly board meetings
This is perfect for anyone wanting to get more involved at Weddington High School. Email us for more information at w.d.h.s.ptso.nc@gmail.com
You can help pave the way for everyone to experience the Weddington Way! Click HERE to go to WHS PTSO website and join today!
All you need to do is create an account, verify your email address and then explore ALL of the opportunities for your involvement. In addition to your Membership we have Invest in Excellence (giving above and beyond without any fundraising), volunteer opportunities, and the option to link up to our donation partners such as Harris Teeter, Publix, and Amazon Smiles, a calendar, and more!!
Follow us on Facebook @weddingtonhighschoolptso (WHS PTSO) and Instagram @whs_ptso.
Email us at w.d.h.s.ptso.nc@gmail.com.
VISITORS/DROP OFFS
All visitors to the school must enter through the front doors of the school using the video doorbell system. All visitors must check in at the main office during the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, which are the main office hours on days that school is in session.
Forgotten Items/Drop Offs/Deliveries:
- items can be placed on the drop-off cart located outside the front doors
- items will be brought inside before the end of each block and placed on the table in the foyer
- please notify your student that their item has been dropped off - WE WILL NOT CALL STUDENTS OUT OF CLASS TO RETRIEVE ITEMS
- students can retrieve items in between class periods ONLY - they will not be permitted to go outside
- lunches can be placed inside the bin, and will be brought in before the end of each block and before the start of each lunch period
- PLEASE NOTE: items such as Chromebooks, phones, headphones, ear buds, etc., should NOT be left on the cart outside, and should be brought inside to the drop-off table
TECHNOLOGY FEE
All UCPS families will be responsible for paying a $30 annual technology user fee per student. The technology fee will be waived for students who qualify for free lunch. If you haven't paid your student's 2025-2026 technology fee, please scan the QR code below.
College Planning for High School Families
FAFSA
FAFSA, https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. To best prepare, review resources found at financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov.
ATHLETIC INFORMATION
Athletic Department Update
Questions about Athletics? Please contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Mike Hart, via email michael.hart@ucps.k12.nc.us or by calling the school.
Please visit https://weddingtonathleticzone.com/ for up to date information!
Can’t Attend Live? Watch it Live Instead!
Click here to learn more about our live stream partnership with the NFHS Network! Volleyball, wrestling, basketball, football, soccer and lacrosse will all be live streamed!
SPIRIT WEAR
Hey warriors - did you know that we offer SPIRITWEAR year-round? Many of our items are available for purchase ANY TIME! Tshirts, hoodies, pj pants, sweats, hats, etc. are available NOW for immediate pickup. Email whsabcspiritwear@gmail.com or text 704-806-6433 to get yours today!
Click HERE to shop!
Summer Camps at WHS
We’re excited to share our summer camp opportunities taking place at Weddington High School this year! These camps are a great way for students to stay active, build skills, and connect with our coaches and programs.
A full list of camps is available on our website, organized by date. Families can click on the flyer next to each camp for detailed information and registration.
Please note: These camps are operated by independent, for-profit organizations run by our coaches. They are not affiliated with or sponsored by Weddington High School, Union County Public Schools, or the UCPS Board of Education.
We hope your student can take advantage of these great opportunities!
WHS Dance Team
As we begin preparing for the upcoming season, we are finalizing interest for the 2026
Weddington High School Dance Team.
In order to plan for team size, training schedules, and choreography, we will be closing our
interest window soon and moving into the next phase of the process.
Once that transition happens, we focus fully on the students who have expressed interest and
are moving forward with evaluations and team placement.
If your student has been considering joining the Dance Team, this is a good time to submit
the interest form and receive additional information before that process begins.
The program is open to students of all experience levels, and we are happy to provide details,
answer questions, and help families determine if it is the right fit.
→ Please fill out the Interest Form to receive the Info Packet and next steps.
Summer Workouts / Fall Tryout Information
Click the photo to view important information regarding summer workouts and fall sport tryout information.
