THE AVIATOR CONNECTION

Aviators...the first quarter of the school year has ended and it will soon be time for our holiday break. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read the updates below. As we move forward please be informed and stay connected.

My students made me a beautiful sign in honor of National Principals Month. And I have been receiving sweet emails from my students all week. It is a privilege to do what I love every day. Thank you all!

This is a reminder that report cards will be sent home with all students on Friday, October 23rd.

Our Student Government Association will sponsor Spirit Week during the week of October 26th. See the dress up days for next week below. We hope all of our students will participate.

Our representative from Herff Jones will be on campus Wednesday, October 28th to take cap and gown orders (seniors) and orders for students who are interested in purchasing class rings.

Jr Beta Club will be sponsoring a food drive for the holiday season from November 2-6. Please drop off any non-perishable items in the box in the lobby, in Mrs. Wolfe's room in the modular, or leave it with your homeroom/1st period teacher and we will pick it up. Thank you for helping feed needy families in our community.

Jr Beta Club is hosting a coat drive for the Coats for the Children organization. Please bring new, or clean gently used coats to help us share the warmth this year. Collection will be from November 2-13. Drop donations in the box in the lobby, or directly to Mrs. Wolfe's classroom (in the modular unit). We accept all sizes. Thank you!

In honor of American Education Week, WSTA will invite parents to campus on Tuesday, November 17th to share information with our students about their careers. Be on the lookout for an email from Mrs. Coates to sign up to participate.

Please review the TENTATIVE high school exam schedule. Mark your calendars and plan accordingly.

You are invited to help WSTA earn funds through the Box Tops for Education program. With the Box Tops app, all you have to do is buy participating products and scan your receipt. Then, when you shop, the app will automatically identify participating products and automatically credit earnings to our school.

Parents, we hope you are monitoring your child's academic progress through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Below, you will find instructions for setting up your profiles in the system. If you need assistance, please contact our data manager, Mrs. Gambino.

Go to https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov

Step 1: Choose Wayne County Public Schools

Step 2: Enter your child's student ID, name, and birthdate

Step 3: Choose the information that matches you, the parent/guardian

Step 4: Choose how you want the 2-Factor Authentication code sent (email or text)

Step 5: Enter the 2-Factor Authentication Code

Step 6: Copy the Key and follow the directions on the page to set up your Parent Portal

Each month, we focus on one of our Avi-8s each month to select our Students of the Month. This month, a student was selected from each grade that shines in the area of motivation. Congratulations to the following students.

• 6th - Aliyah B
• 7th - Adrian R
• 8th - Jonah G
• 9th - Asia B
• 10th - Natalie S
• 11th - Richee I
• 12th - Arriyana P

Congratulations to Antony J and Connor R for placing first in the Math Contest at the Wayne County Fair!

Shoutout to middle school students Ivy V (7th)and Amerianna G(6th)for participating in the Wayne County Fair Talent Competition! Amerianna competed in the vocalist competition and Ivy won 1st place in the dance competition.

Lily Smith won Best of Show in Youth Entry Art for Category 3 at the NC State Fair!

That means all BOS entries from a regional/county fair are split into different categories; our Wayne County fair is in category 3. Of that category, Lily won Best of Show!

Several WSTA students have artwork on display at the Arts Council of Wayne County. A reception is being held to celebrate our artists. This exhibition will open alongside the main gallery’s Mystery Masterpieces Show. Come out and enjoy an evening celebrating creativity and artistic expression as you explore both galleries and experience the wonderful artwork on display.

Lou Ann Bryan Smith Youth Gallery Opening Reception

Date: November 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Arts Council of Wayne County
139 W Walnut St. Goldsboro, NC
Cost: Free

WSTA Artists Being Featured

Jakob N - 10th
Nyla H - 12th
Christian P - 11th
Lin K - 10th
Za'Kayla M - 12th
Lily S - 11th
Asher G - 11th
Von W - 10th
Kyra A - 12th
Camille E - 10th
Audrey W - 12th

Monday, October 26th - Friday, October 30th

• Spirit Week

Wednesday, October 28th

• Herff Jones Ordering Day (Seniors and Select Juniors)

Friday, November 6th

• Picture Retakes (Grades 6 - 11)
• Arts Council Reception

Wednesday, November 11th

• Veteran's Day Holiday

Friday, November 13th

• Progress Reports - All Students

Wednesday, November 25th - Friday, November 27th

• Thanksgiving Holidays

• 2nd Grading Period Ends
• Early Dismissal