North Point News

It's hard to believe, but we are getting close to wrapping up the end of our fifth year at North Point! THANK YOU for your continued support in making it another incredible school year!

** Seniors' Last Day is Tuesday, May 19 **

** 9th-11th Grade Students' Last Day is Friday, May 22 **

I know the end of the school year is a busy time for most families, but we have a quick turnaround time between when senior grades are due on Tuesday, May 19 and when our graduation program is due to the print shop on Friday, May 22. Here is where I need your help...I will be sharing a spreadsheet with all senior families by Thursday, May 21 (at the latest) that represents our most up-to-date information regarding seniors and their honors that will go into our graduation program. This will be your only opportunity to look over your student's name and the honors that we recognize throughout the district on graduation programs. You will have until 8 am on Friday, May 22 to let Mrs. Pardo and I know of any discrepancies or concerns you may have. Once they have finalized our program, we are no longer able to make changes. I appreciate your help. We truly do not want to make any mistakes and just appreciate another set of eyes looking over everything. If I have not heard back from you by Friday, May 22 at 8 am, we will move forward in finalizing the spreadsheet. Please remember to check your email for the spreadsheet!

Seniors - once you turn in your chromebook and pay any remaining fines on Tuesday, May 19 (seniors' last day) during 8th hour, we will have a Senior Clap-Out down the hallways of North Point one final time! The clap-out will start in our large gym at 2 pm. Seniors will travel down the 100 hallway, up to the 200 hallway, over to the 400 hallway, down the 300 hallway, and back to the large gym where we will have a countdown going on our scoreboard for your final minutes of high school!!!

Senior parents/guardians - if you would like to join us for the clap-out, please arrive by 1:45 pm, so we can get you checked in and lined up.

All seniors will report to their 8th hour class on Tuesday, May 19 for attendance. Teachers will then release seniors to the large gym to turn in their chromebooks, cases, and chargers as well as pay any remaining fines. The cost for unreturned technology items are $249/chromebook, $19.95/case, and $19.95/charger. These items are not covered by chromebook insurance. Please check the Purchase and Pay menu in the Focus App to view outstanding fines. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. O'Leary, our Financial Secretary, in room 307 or email her at jeannaoleary@wsdr4.org. Payments can be made by credit card through Focus. All cafeteria fines need to be paid, as well. Cafeteria fines can be paid through LunchTime in the Focus Portal or cash/check (made out to NPHS) by May 19.

As we collect Chromebooks from seniors, many times there are multiple stickers remaining on their Chromebooks. Technology is asking that we remind students to remove any stickers that they placed on them (with the exception of the WSD Decal, Asset Tag, Name Label, or Building Sticker). This will greatly assist as we clean the Chromebooks up for other uses in the district.

Class of 2026 Graduates - Your Wentzville (@wsdr4.org) accounts will be turned off on June 30, 2026; students will not have access after that date. If you'd like to take a copy of your Google Drive files, please follow the directions on this document: https://tinyurl.com/wsdseniors

Any senior who wants to walk at graduation, must attend graduation practice on Thursday, May 28 from 1 pm - 3 pm at NPHS in our large gym.

All fines need to be paid BEFORE graduation practice. Please note that you will NOT receive your diploma if you have outstanding fines. If you are unsure if you have a fine, please see Mrs. O'Leary in the room 307 (next to the DECA store).

You will receive your cap, gown, stole, and tassel at graduation practice. If you have not ordered, please call Jostens ASAP at 573-442-2855.

After graduation practice, we will provide you with a FREE lunch from Chick-Fil-A. Lulu's will also be at NPHS until 4 pm to sell items to seniors and staff, if interested. All funds raised will go to Grad Night!

Our SENIOR END-OF-YEAR PRESENTATION has been updated. Please make sure you are completing all the required forms and checking your email frequently for important information regarding graduation.

- Commencement Ceremony Participation Agreement (Due ASAP)

- Academic Honors (Due ASAP)

- Senior Exit Form in Focus (Due May 11)

- A+ Hours to Mrs. Pardo (Due May 19)

North Point High School CLASS OF 2026 will graduate at the Family Arena in St. Charles on Sunday, May 31 at 8:30 AM!

Tickets will not be given out and there is no guest limit. All seating is on a first come, first served basis. We are excited to celebrate our seniors and look forward to seeing everyone there!

Parents, please see the information below to view and order graduation photos.

JUNIORS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW...Wagner Photography will be scheduling senior picture sessions at NPHS this summer. You must be photographed by Wagner in order to be featured in the yearbook. Wagner will take all senior pictures here at NPHS in our auditorium on June 15-18 (9 am - 4 pm) and July 13-16 (9 am - 4 pm). Be on the look-out for a link from Wagner to schedule your senior picture session within the next couple of weeks.

As the school year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to share some important information regarding the nurse's office and student health for the rest of the year and upcoming school year.

END OF SCHOOL YEAR - MEDICATION PICK-UP:

Please note that no medications will be stored in the nurse's office over summer break. All medications (prescription and over-the-counter) currently on file must be picked up by your child's final day of school. Any medication not picked up by this date will be disposed of in accordance with safety regulations.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT SCHOOL YEAR:

We encourage you to review the student health requirements for the upcoming school year. Please

see https://health.mo.gov/living/wellness/immunizations/pdf/2027-school-requirements-ada.pdf.

If you are unsure if your child is up-to-date on immunizations, please contact Diane Wilmes at 636-445-5344 or by email at dianewilmes@wsdr4.org before 08/11/2026 to ensure your child will be able to attend on the first day of school for the 26/27 school year. You can also call your child's pediatrician or family doctor. All updated immunization records need to be turned into the school nurse's office as these do not automatically get sent to us by your doctor.

**Students participating in any school sponsored activities or summer school (in person or online) will need to be up to date on immunizations and have proof on file with the nurse prior to 05/22/26 to be eligible to participate.**

Important Links:

• Health Services Webpage
• Seizure Action Plan
• Allergy Action Plan
• Asthma Action Plan
• Health Inventory Form
• Medications at School

We look forward to seeing your child healthy and ready to learn in the coming school year!

LOCK-IN REGISTRATIONS...

We are getting close to capacity for the grad night lock-in, so don't delay in registering! If there is space after May 1 to register, please note that t-shirts and swag bags will not be guaranteed to be included. (Click on the picture below for the complete form.)

***There are some seniors who have paid and not filled out the form or filled out the form but not paid. Please check your email to see if we are still waiting on something for you. Registration is not complete until we have the form AND payment.***

WAYS TO HELP...

1. Dine to Donate

2. 50/50 Raffles at Upcoming Senior Nights (Boys Volleyball 5/4, Baseball 5/8, & Track 5/9)

3. SIGN-UP to donate items and/or work the lock-in event on 5/31-6/1. Check the sign-up link to see what times/items are needed. IT IS A FUN AND MEMORABLE NIGHT! WE MUST HAVE ALL VOLUNTEER SPOTS FILLED TO MEET VENUE REQUIREMENTS TO HAVE ENOUGH SUPERVISION.

4. Have a business or know someone you could ask who would want to support Grad Night? Donations are tax deductible and would help purchase more prizes for our seniors. Grad Night will give a shout-out on social media and provide a list of businesses/people who donated in the swag bags provided to our seniors. Want to donate or get more info? Email nphsgradnight@gmail.com

5. Help buy prizes for our seniors from items on our Amazon Wishlist. They will be shipped directly to the committee!

6. If you are spring cleaning and ready to get rid of some items, you can take them to USA Resale and use code (NP Grad Night #32372) for your items. When they sell, Grad Night will get the credit for them.

In honor of teacher appreciation week the first week of May, we are asking you to take a minute to send one of our teachers, coaches, or a North Point High staff member a shout-out to recognize their "Grizzly Greatness." We will then share your note with the teacher, coach, or staff member and present them with a certificate. All you have to do is click on the picture below to recognize the staff member who has made a difference for you!

If you need to contact a member of our administration or counseling team, please note the breakdown by student last name below...

Mr. Andrew Elemendorf, andrewelmendorf@wsdr4.org - Asst. Principal for Last Names A-G

Mrs. Kristy VanRonzelen, kristinavanronzelen@wsdr4.org - Counselor for Last Names A-G

Dr. Danny Bethmann, danielbethmann@wsdr4.org - Asst. Principal for Last Names H-O

Mr. Kurt Laughman, konradlaughman@wsdr4.org - Counselor for Last Names H-O

Mr. Jim Hieger, jameshieger@wsdr4.org - Asst. Principal for Last Names P-Z

Mrs. Meridith Haley, meridithhaley@wsdr4.org - Counselor for Last Names P-Z

Here are some important upcoming dates for you to save...

• May 19 - Seniors Last Day of School
• May 21 - Early Release at 12:05 pm
• May 22 - Early Release at 12:05 pm (Last Day of School)
• May 28 - Mandatory Grad Practice at NPHS (1 pm - 3 pm)
• May 31 - Graduation at St. Charles Family Arena (8:30 AM)
• August 10 - Grizzly Welcome Day (9 am - noon & 3 pm - 6 pm)

***Summer Sports MSHSAA Dead Week is June 27 - July 5. This is a great time to plan family vacations and enjoy the 4th of July! There will be no practices, conditioning, weights, etc. taking place during this time frame.

If you are planning ahead, here is the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar.

Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for ALL the latest updates!

Dr. Shelmire - @Dr_Shelmire (Twitter) and north_point_grizzlies (Instagram)

Mr. Kolons - @NP_Grizzly_AD (Twitter) and np_grizzly_ad (Instagram)

Dr. Bethmann - @DBethmann_NPHS (Twitter)

Mr. Elmendorf - @Elmendorf_NP_AP (Twitter)

Mr. Hieger - @NP_Hieger (Twitter)

Email: amandashelmire@wsdr4.org
Website: wentzville.k12.mo.us/northpoint
Location: 2255 West Meyer Road, Wentzville, MO, USA
Phone: 636-445-5344