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Judges' Docket

November 2, 2026

Judges' DocketNovember 2, 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS & INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS & INFORMATION

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Important Announcement for Seniors

A Jostens representative will be at JHHS during lunches on Wednesday, November 4 to take cap and gown orders. Please bring cash, check, or money order made out to Jostens. The cap and gown unit is $34.50 plus tax. You can always buy the cap and gown unit online through this link, or browse oyjer packages through the Jostens website.

A message for Junior from Nurse Mary Reese

11th graders it is time to make your appointments to receive the meningitis ACWY vaccine. Call the health department 540-722-3470 or your primary care to make an appointment. This is a state mandate prior to your senior year

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NEW! How to Report a Student Absence with Attendance Monitor

The Attendance Monitor is NOT available in the PowerSchool app.


Step 1: After signing in, choose your student, then scroll to the bottom of the menu on the left side of the screen and click Attendance Monitor.


Step 2: On the Report Attendance tab, click Report New Attendance.


Step 3: Choose the absence date or range of dates, indicate whether the student will miss the full day or part of the day, select the reason for the absence, and provide a brief explanation. Then click Submit.


Helpful Reminders:

  • You may report a planned absence up to 20 days in advance.

  • If you forgot to notify the school, you may submit an absence for up to the previous 3 days.

  • You may edit/delete a submitted attendance report until it has been processed by the school.

  • WPS Attendance Policy


Instructions:

https://bit.ly/ReportAbsenceESP (Spanish)

https://bit.ly/ReportAbsenceENG (English)

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Submit to our Literary Magazine!

Please submit using this form. Reach out to Ms. Flaherty with additional questions.

COUNSELING CORNER COUNSELING CORNER

Scholarship Newsletter

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

Summer Residential Governor's School

Please see more information here: English/Spanish

💡 2026-27 Career Exploration Opportunities 💡

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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Winchester Police Department Community Academy Application Open! 🚔



Are you interested in volunteering with the Winchester Police Department, becoming a Police Officer, or simply curious about police operations? Then you should consider applying for the Winchester Police Department Community Academy!


The purpose of the Academy is to develop positive relations between police and the community through education, and participants will learn about various aspects of the department. You must be able to attend ALL sessions. The final dates have not been determined yet, but it will likely be a February/March 2027 session.


Visit this link to apply. There is no age requirement to apply, but parents should help students complete the application and support transportation requirements.


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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.

JHHS CLUBS & ATHLETICS JHHS CLUBS & ATHLETICS

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

Teacher Hours After-School

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

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