WHS February News 2026

February 2-6 - National School Counseling Week

February 5- Parent Teacher Conferences

February 5- CCP Parent Night

February 3-19- Restart Readiness Testing

February 16- Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL

February 19- Freshman 101

February 19- Current 8th Grade Parent Night

February 23- WCS Board Meeting

February 24 - ACT/PreACT Test

We will be hosting our annual College Credit Plus meeting on February 5th at 6:00pm in the auditeria at Wilmington High School. Any student planning to participate in College Credit Plus must attend an informational meeting.

For families unable to make the meeting on February 5th, please reach out to your child's guidance counselor for alternate meeting options.

To ensure our students are ready for the 2026-2027 school year, we are kicking off the scheduling process this week! Please review the updated timeline below to ensure your student is prepared for their one-on-one planning session.

Scheduling Timeline: February 5–13

• Thursday, Feb 5 | Flex Period: Students will receive their official scheduling information and packets. This is the time to start reviewing course options and graduation requirements.

• Friday, Feb 6 & Monday, Feb 9 | Lunch Bunches: Our counselors, Tyler, Tammy, and Julia, will be available on the stage during all lunch periods to answer quick questions and help students navigate their choices.

• Tuesday, Feb 10 – Friday, Feb 13 | ELA Class Meetings: Counselors will hold individual meetings with students during their English classes to finalize course selections and ensure they are on track for success.

Students are completing their 4-year course plans through SchooLinks. Our course guide can be found here:

National School Counseling Week is Feb. 2-6. We are excited to recognize the work of our school counselors, Mr. Williams, Ms. Puntarelli, and Mrs. Martin.

3rd Quarter Interims are coming home on February 5th. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's academic progress, please reach out!

Our 11th graders will have the opportunity to take the ACT and 10th graders will take the PreACT on Tuesday, February 24th. Please help students arrive to school on time. Breakfast will be provided in the classrooms. Below is some information to help students prepare for this test.

Our February conference night is Thursday February 5th from 4:30-7:00. During this time, we want to discuss current academic goals and progress, activity involvement, interests, and plans for after high school. We also want to give you the opportunity to provide us with your feedback and suggestions.

If you have not already had a conference, please anticipate an invitation from a WHS staff member for a conference. We look forward to meeting with you on our campus and strengthening the partnerships between the school and home. If you would like to request a conference during the February 5th session, please fill out the following form. Our final conference night will be March 19th.

Please take note of a one-time shift in our weekly schedule for the week of February 16th. To accommodate our Freshman 101 event, we will be moving our Flex period:

• ORIGINAL DATE: Thursday, February 19th

• NEW DATE: Wednesday, February 18th

What this means for you: If your student has Late Arrival, Early Release, or a CCP (College Credit Plus) schedule, please ensure they plan their transportation and course timing accordingly for this Wednesday shift.

Thursday, February 19th, will follow a standard bell schedule without the Flex block to allow our staff and students to focus on the 101 event.

Thank you for your flexibility as we support our incoming 9th graders in this important milestone!

We're gearing up for the Class of 2030! If you have a current 8th grade student, you'll want to get out your calendar!

8th Grade Students
2/19/26 from 8:00am to 10:30am

• Scheduling and Graduation Requirements
• WHS Activities Fair
• Tour of WHS
• WHS Student Panel Discussion

Parents of 8th Grade Students
2/19/26 Parent Night from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

• WHS Auditeria
• Scheduling and Graduation Requirements
• 4-year planning

Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and on the job.

Check out the following resources for information about positive attendance habits and what to do if your child is sick.

We know the excitement for our Junior/Senior Prom (April 4th) is already building! To help everyone stay focused and finish the third quarter strong, we are launching a special Prom Incentive Period.

To remain eligible to purchase a ticket and attend this year’s Prom, students must meet the following criteria starting Monday, February 23rd through Friday, March 20th:

• Attendance: No more than 2 unexcused absences and/or tardies.

• Conduct: Zero Out-of-School Suspensions (OSS) or In-School Suspensions (ISI).

Why the incentive? We want to ensure that all our students are in class, engaged, and making the most of their instructional time. Success in the classroom leads to a much better celebration on the dance floor!

Parents: Please help us by ensuring all appointments are scheduled outside of school hours when possible, or by providing medical notes to the front office to ensure absences are excused.

Graduating seniors, continue to check our 2026 Senior Information document! This will be your hub for information regarding the important information, dates, and deadlines that you need to know as you prepare for graduation 2026. Check back often and contact the office if you have questions.

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