Wall High School Knightly News

Dear Wall High School students, families, and staff:

Reminder regarding 90 Minute Delayed Openings at WHS

When there is a 90 minute delayed opening due to inclement weather, the Wall High School day begins with 1st block and homeroom at 8:50am. Students may begin to enter the building at 8:30am.

Winter Break

Tuesday, December 23rd is an early dismissal day, and WHS will dismiss at 11:45am. There will be no late busing on Tuesday, December 23rd. Winter break is from December 24th through January 2nd. School will re-open on Monday, January 5th.

We wish everyone Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

- Mr. Davis

Yearbook is now $120

Link to order: Buy Your Yearbook

Please consider joining us for our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meetings. These meetings will offer you a chance to hear information regarding school programs and other important information directly from the High School Administration. The PAC meeting schedule can be found by clicking the button below.

The Wall High School Parent-Teacher Organization plays an important role in building a strong school community and supporting programs for both students and staff. PTO funds help provide classroom resources, student events, teacher appreciation activities, and more. We encourage every family to join the PTO for the 2025–26 school year and pay annual dues—your participation directly benefits our school. Membership information and payment options can be found through the link below. Thank you for helping us make this year exceptional for our students.

• September 17, 2025
• November 12, 2025
• January 14, 2026
• March 11, 2026
• May 13, 2026

Mallory Fitzpatrick (Art), Emily McLean (Business), Abigail Buechler (English), Isabelle Dwyer (Family Life), Michael Bersalona (Math), Ioakim Lymperopoulos (Media TV), Eamon Nelson (Music), Andrew Cocco (PE/Health), Ella Schaible (Science), Kristen Jolly (Technology Ed), Portia Castellano (World Language)

Sofia Cisneros - 9th Grade

Daniella DiRocco - 10th Grade

Juliana Newman - 11th Grade

Brendan Grober - 12th Grade

Lilly Rafferty, Kharan Styles, Ella Tinaccci, Ellie Olsen, and Joseph Pilon

On December 10th Wall High School NNDCC cadets had the honor of participating in the Wreaths Across America Gold Star Family Ceremony as part of the convoy of 300,000 wreaths being transported to Arlington National Cemetery. Gold Star families are those who have lost a loved one in service of our Country. Yesterday's event honored 19 Gold Star Families as well as each branch of the military with a ceremonial wreath presentation. This is the third year Wall High School NNDCC cadets have participated in this event. The mission of Wreaths Across America is to "Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom."

On Wednesday, December 10th we held the WHS Holiday Concert which was the first ever event in the newly renovated Eva Applegate Theater! The concert included performances from the WHS Choir, String Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble. Join us next month for the WHS Winter Concert on Thursday, January 22nd at 7pm.

Art Experience students in Ms. Ryan’s class created paintings to explore color theory and showcase their amazing talent!

Horticulture students have begun to harvest their fall vegetables!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to our WHS Families and Students! Mr. Sean Flatt, Our Student Assistance Counselor has put together some helpful mental health tips to utilize during our holiday break, to ease some of those holiday stressors. Mr. Flatt is also available to meet with our students for any counseling needs, plus provides education and prevention about substance use and resources. Parents and Student alike are always welcome to contact Mr. Flatt for any support, or with any questions. Email: Sflatt@wallpublicschools.org Phone: 732-556-2040 X2139

Scoir is a solution for students, supporters, counselors, and colleges focused on finding the right fit through a unified college search and planning network. This platform connects students to a powerful set of tools to help them identify their talents, search for their college fit, plan with their supporters, and apply when ready. As a parent/guardian, you play an integral role on Scoir by providing your student(s) with college suggestions, financial information, and general guidance.

On October 22nd, our 9th graders completed the YouScience aptitude assessment, a series of engaging brain games that highlight students’ natural strengths and learning styles.

On November 14th and 18th, students revisited their results during a 7 Mindsets lesson focused on “Passion First.” They learned how to access their one-page summary and full aptitude report, completed a reflection sheet, and discussed how their strengths can guide future academic, college, and career planning. Reflection sheets were sent home.

Families can view results by logging into their student’s YouScience account. Select Aptitude & Career Discovery → Discover Aptitudes → Download Results to access the one-page summary and other reports. Additional tools—career matches, college and major exploration, and conversation prompts—are also available. We are excited to use these results to help guide future conversations about coursework, career exploration and post-secondary planning!

For more information, visit the YouScience parent page.

Please reach out to Mr. Tarantin if you have any questions or would like support reviewing your student’s results.

Everyone should try to join at least one club!

Take a look at the club and activities website and email the clubs advisor if you have any questions.

WHS students volunteered for the annual gathering and viewing of “The Polar Express,” making the night special for our younger students. Seasonal excitement, golden tickets, and a visit from Santa made it the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!

The Heroes and Cool Kids visited all four of our elementary schools, teaching students how to make smart choices on social media, build positive peer relationships, and strengthen resilience!

WIS and WHS students participated in the Special Olympics Youth Summit in Lawrenceville. The summit brings together young people with and without intellectual disabilities to build leadership skills, promote inclusion, and advocate for a more equitable world!

In an effort to spread out school spirit throughout the year, the Wall High School Student Council is sponsoring a Battle of the Classes. Students can earn points for their class at the Pep Rally, Volleyball Night, Hall Decorating, and by attending various school events each marking period. For more details or to stay up to date with Battle of the Classes events, check out @WallStuCo on Instagram.

Join us in celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with events and activities all year. This section will share district celebrations, announcements, and ways our school community can honor this historic milestone.

Our K–5 school counselors are launching a district-wide online safety workshop, Unlocking the Secrets of Online Safety: A Guardian’s Guide to Social Media for Youth, designed to support parents of elementary-aged children on topics including social media, gaming platforms, and cyber safety.

• Click here to RSVP

It's time to start planning for the 2026-2027 school year! Please take note of the upcoming registration dates for our youngest students:

• Kindergarten Registration: Monday, February 2, 2026
• Preschool Registration: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Children are registered in their neighborhood schools in the order that completed registrations are received. Please be advised in the event that grade-level capacity is reached, incoming students may be assigned to another WTPS elementary school.

Registration Questions?

Do you have questions or need assistance with the registration process? Please follow this link to the district website or contact Kerrin McGowan, our District Registrar, with all your questions and inquiries.

• Email: kmcgowan@wallpublicschools.org
• Phone: 732-556-2658

If your family is experiencing economic challenges or homelessness, visit the McKinney Vento webpage for essential information and guidance on available resources.

District Homeless Education Liaison

Tiffany Steiner
tsteiner@wallpublicschools.org
732.556.2647

Please be advised, WHS will not accept food deliveries from services such as DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, etc. for students in our school. While we understand the convenience these services provide, they create significant disruptions within our main office. More importantly, allowing outside food/lunch deliveries raises concerns about the safety and security of our students and staff.

Please note: Parents and guardians are still permitted to drop off lunch for students who may have forgotten their meals. However, we ask that you coordinate these drop-offs directly through our main office to ensure a smooth process.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the well-being and security of our school community.

Mr. Davis