Judges' Docket

At John Handley High School, we are committed to preparing students for graduation and the opportunities that come next. On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, all students will participate in Level Up Day, a schoolwide experience focused on college, career, and life readiness.

Each grade level will participate in activities designed for their stage of high school:

● 9th Grade – Personal Branding: Identifying strengths, skills, interests, and experiences that contribute to a personal brand.

● 10th Grade – PSAT: Building academic and postsecondary readiness.

● 11th Grade – ASVAB Career Exploration Program & Game of Life: Exploring individual strengths and career possibilities, followed by an interactive career and financial simulation.

● 12th Grade – Adulting: Developing practical skills and knowledge for the transition from high school to adulthood.

Important for Junior Families: All juniors will participate in the ASVAB Career Exploration Program beginning at 8:30 a.m. ASVAB results will be used for career exploration and school counseling and will not be shared with the military.

Students with an IEP or 504 Plan who would like to use accommodations must opt in, as accommodations require a paper-based assessment and if a student later chooses to use ASVAB scores for military enlistment, the official enlistment ASVAB cannot be taken using school-based accommodations. Families should contact Katie Lockhart by September 30 to request accommodations.

Join the Handley Choral Boosters for their upcoming fundraiser- Designer Bag Bingo on Saturday, October 10 at 6:00 PM in the John Handley High School Cafeteria! Doors open at 5:00 PM, with chances to win designer bags from Coach, Vera Bradley, Kate Spade, and Michael Kors, plus basket raffles, door prizes, and food. Click on this link (https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bag-bingo-5 ) or follow the QR code to purchase your ticket and come enjoy a fun evening while supporting the Handley Choir program!

Dear JHHS Students,

Homecoming 2026 is approaching fast! Attending homecoming is a privilege for students who prioritize their behavior and academic commitments. To attend homecoming activities and the dance on October 24, 2026, students must meet the following criteria:

• Show UP: Have 5 or fewer total absences (excused or unexcused) for the year.

• Show UP: Have 8 or fewer tardies to school for the year.

• Show Respect: Have no more than 1 major office referral (a single major infraction may result in loss of homecoming privileges) between September 24, 2026 - October 23, 2026.

• Earn NO referrals for skipping class, out of area, electronic device infractions or dress code violations.

• Keep Your Grades Up: Maintain passing grades in all classes at the time of homecoming events.

• Earn Points: Meet or exceed the PBIS goal of 25 points balance to be eligible to attend the homecoming dance.

Additional details:

1. Administration will monitor infractions and let students know of their homecoming eligibility during September & October.

2. If you have more than 5 absences, you may stay after school Mon-Thur to make up time. 3 days after school make up 1 day missed. See your dean, school social worker, or assistant principal for more information.

3. To attend the homecoming dance, students must arrive at the dance location by 8:00 pm. There will be no entry after 8:00 pm for students.

4. No jeans, shorts, T-shirts, or book bags are permitted.

5. Weapon detectors will also be in place at the entrance of the homecoming dance.

6. Please listen for announcements leading up to homecoming activities to participate in various events.

7. Homecoming dance tickets will be available for cash purchase closer to the time of the event. All students attending must purchase a homecoming ticket. This information will be sent out by class sponsors and on Judges TV.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you participate in homecoming activities and attending the homecoming dance.

Sincerely,

The JHHS PBIS Committee

Our teachers are available to help your students Monday through Thursday, 3:15-4:15pm. Please see the teacher hours here.

Please see the link to the newsletter (https://bit.ly/3VL6xUF).

Career Exploration Tour – TREX – October 29, 2026 ⚙️

Since 1996 Trex has invented, defined and perfected the composite deck category, becoming the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking products. Trex offers great starting pay and benefits for multiple manufacturing jobs in Winchester, Virginia. Learn more about their location and view open positions that you can consider for your future here.

We will be taking a field trip to Trex to explore the multiple career opportunities available. This field trip is on October 29th. We will leave from Handley at 845am and be back by 11:30am.

You must sign up to attend here and a signed parent permission form will be required to attend and is due by Friday, October 23. Please see Ms. Weinstein at EGSIC or Ms. Saville in the Counseling Office at JHHS for a form. There are very few spots available and it is on a first come first serve. Please do not sign up unless you can commit to attending and have an interest in this industry.

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Speed Networking Event: November 12, 2026 🤝

SENIORS - Are you undecided about your next steps? Or, do you want to consider a multitude of career paths to help you make an informed decision? You are invited to attend an upcoming event called Speed Networking! This event will be held on Thursday, November 12th at the WPS Central Administration Office: 598 N. Kent St. from 10-130pm.

At this event, you will rotate approximately every 4 minutes between employers to explore local career opportunities available for YOU, learn about career path options and develop professional networking skills. Lunch will be provided to allow for additional networking time.

On October 28th during Extended Second you will be required to attend a Building Your Brand presentation that will have quick tips on professionalism, resumes, etc. This will be during extended second block.

Please sign up here if you would like to attend this event and more information will be sent closer to the date of the event.

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**Please note: All links are internal use only - students must be the ones to complete them from their WPS email. For students to be eligible to attend career exploration opportunities, they must be in good academic standing. i.e. grades, behavior and attendance. For questions about any of these opportunities or to sign up, please visit the link included or reach out to Ms. Weinstein, Work-Based Learning Coach.

For more information regarding clubs, sports, and how to get involved, visit https://www.handleypride.org/