WHS Back to School August News 2026

Hello Hurricane Families!

We want to welcome you to the 2026-2027 school year. As we start the year, we want to stay in communication with you and keep you as up-to-date as possible. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns! We are excited about the opportunity to partner with you to support your student(s) at WHS. It's a great day to be a Hurricane and take care of each other!

August 14- Meet the Team 4:00

August 15-16- Senior Parking Spot Painting 6:00-8:00

August 17 - Freshman Orientation 5:00-6:00

August 17 - Open House 6:00-7:00

August 19- Teacher Work Day

August 20 - First Day of School (all students)

August 24- Class Meetings

August 24 - WCS Board Meeting 6:00 at WHS

September 1 - Picture Day

September 7- Labor Day- No School

Please update FinalForms for the 26-27 school year. All emergency medical and informational forms need to be completed by August 20th. If no information has changed, you will still need to verify and re-sign forms for this school year. Students and parents will review and acknowledge receipt of the student handbooks in FinalForms.

The District will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for this school year. What this means for our WCS families is that every enrolled WCS student is automatically eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch meal at no charge. Please note that the program covers a full breakfast and lunch meal. Extra food or á la carte items will incur a charge. Visit wilmingtoncityschools.com/foodservice for more information.

No forms or applications are required to participate in this program. However, to determine eligibility for various additional state and federal program benefits that your child’s school may qualify for, we encourage you to complete, sign, and submit our Assistance Form if your income falls within or below the guidelines in the document. Forms will be available at Open House.

Every day counts! As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we ask all families to prioritize on-time attendance whenever healthy and possible. To assist with your family’s scheduling for the year ahead:

1. Download the Calendar: View and download the school calendar to stay informed on important dates, holidays, and early-release days.

2. Schedule Smart: Please aim to schedule non-urgent appointments and travel around planned school holidays.

3. Reach Out Early: If your student faces obstacles getting to school, let us know! We are here to help remove barriers and support your family.

A continued focus this school year will be reducing distractions in the school building and classrooms, including cell phone use. These devices can be extremely distracting during instruction and can lead to behavior and safety issues in the building.

Students will have access to Chromebooks for educational purposes in classes throughout the day. Other electronic devices (i.e. cell phones, smart watches, wireless earbuds/airpods) may be used during the following times:

• Before School

• After School

Students need to have their personal electronic devices turned off and put away during the school day. Personal electronic devices are NOT permitted during the school day from 7:40-2:30. No electronic device brought by the student is the responsibility of Wilmington High School.

Parents have the opportunity to contact their child by contacting the front office. If you need to speak with your child, or get them a message, please call the front office at (937) 382-7716.

Students may also ask for permission to use the office phone to contact their parents. We appreciate your support!

School Supplies 2026-27

Each class will have specific supplies which are needed, however we want to be sure students have the following supplies on the first day of school to begin the year in a successful direction.

• 3 ring binder

• 2 sharpened pencils

• 2 blue OR black pens

• 1 pack of dry erase markers (fine tip)

• 1 2-pocket folder

• 1 spiral notebook OR composition notebook

• Any Summer Reading required materials

• Wired Headphones (optional)

Backpack Reminder

• Students may use a backpack to carry books to and from school, but it must remain in the locker during the school day.

• Students will be allowed to carry an average-sized, CLEAR backpack during the day, or choose to carry their belongings.

• This is intended for individuals to carry school-approved and necessary personal items.

Athletic passes for the 2026-2027 school year are on now on sale! Student passes are $40 and adult passes are $100. There is an attachment which includes admission prices for the upcoming school year.

Student schedules will be mailed home the week of August 3rd. If you have any questions or concerns about your student's schedule, please contact one of our school counselors. If you do not receive a schedule by the end of next week, please reach out to the front office.

• Tyler Williams - A-F (tyler.williams@wilmington.k12.oh.us or 937-283-7210)
• Julia Puntarelli - G-O (julia.puntarelli@wilmington.k12.oh.us or 937-283-7209)
• Tammy Martin - P-Z (tammy.martin@wilmington.k12.oh.us or 937-283-7293)

Please welcome the following new WHS staff members!

Kirstin Easterling- Spanish

Xin Lara- French

Keith Miller- English

Ryan Barton- Intervention Specialist

Want to see your student's grades and progress in real time? Email Mrs. Gregory or Mrs. Gigandet for your registration key.

tammy.gregory@wilmington.k12.oh.us

leeann.gigandet@wilmington.k12.oh.us

BUS

Please complete FinalForms to let our transportation department know if you child will be riding a bus. Bus information will be updated in Final Forms in the transportation tab. Please reach out if you have any questions. (937) 382-2357

PICK UP/DROP OFF

If you pick up and/or drop off your child, please use Hurricane Alley by the MS and HS gyms. Below are some specific guidelines.

STUDENT DRIVERS

For students that drive to school, they must purchase a parking pass to park in the paved student lot. Passes will be available for purchase the first two weeks of school for $25. This year, Seniors will have the option to paint a parking spot for an additional $25. Students will receive a google form to fill out, so remind them to check their email. After September 8th, students without a permit will need to park in the gravel lot. If violations occur, the following may be a result: posted warning, ticket with fee, towing at owner's expense.

Students may choose to park without a permit in the gavel lot. No students are permitted to park in the staff lot.