This Month at the WIS

A Message from Principal Laughlin

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Report Cards:

Time is moving quickly as our students are already into the third marking period. If you have not already done so, you are encouraged to please review your child’s second marking period report card that became available on February 4, 2026 in the Genesis Parent Portal. Our third marking period runs through April 2, 2026.

February Activities:

WIS honors Black History Month by educating students regarding the rich heritage, diverse contributions, and incredible achievements black individuals have made throughout history and today.

This week both students and staff have been celebrating team spirit “Hype Week,” which will conclude on Friday, February 13th, with a pep rally where staff and students will compete with one another. It will surely be a memorable and fun day.

Also this week, students spread kindness by purchasing a Happy Heart and either writing words of kindness that will be hung in our hallways or sent to a friend to spread positivity. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the worthy cause, Mission Snowflake, which is used for “Wall Students Helping Wall Families.”

February 18th, all are welcome to our PTO meeting which will be held at 7:00pm in our WIS cafeteria. There are numerous PTO fundraising events this month and this information, as well as, daily announcements can be found at WIS Daily Announcements.

Remember that Monday, February 16th schools are closed as we honor President’s Day.

Sincerely,

Mr. Laughlin

Superintendent Search Website

Click here to view the WIS Counseling Department Newsletter!

The term “Luggage for Love” refers to charity drives that collect and donate luggage, duffel bags, or suitcases filled with essential items to children in foster care or in crisis. This idea comes from the reality that many children entering foster care must transport all their belongings in plastic garbage bags, which can be demeaning and destabilizing. Providing real luggage instead helps give dignity, comfort, and a sense that they matter. Our goal is for the students at WIS to collect items that can go into these bags and use 2/18 and 2/26 to pack the bags in their Wellness Wednesday homeroom. Finally, we are looking to have selected students (knighted or students of the MPs) to take these items to the outreach building in Bradley Beach to meet with St. James Episcopal Church and CASA representatives who have started the Luggage for Love initiative and will receive our donation for foster children served by CASA of Monmouth and Ocean County at the end of February.

Bell Schedule

25-26 Marking Period Calendar

25-26 A/B Calendar

Payment:

The cost per student is $573 for a quad occupancy. In order to officially reserve a spot for your child a $50.00 online deposit is due to Four Winds

Travel by November 12th. See the link below to secure your child's spot and hotel accommodation. The balance can be paid in full, or in two installments, due no later than the following dates:

January 12, 2026 ($261)

March 13, 2026 (Balance: $262 if quad)

Students choosing to room in only a triple, double, or single will be prompted to make this

choice during registration and the price total will increase. (Triple: $40 additional for all 3 students, Double: $80 additional for both students, Single: $240 additional for a student to room alone)

Using the Registration Code: wallhp26

Click below to order your 2025-2026 yearbook now.

Crafts and Design

Craft and Design students in Ms. Sambade’s yarn "paintings." Look at those colors and creativity!

Stay up to date on the America’s 250th Anniversary website!

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.

District Calendar 25-26

District Calendar 26-27

WHS Military Wall of Honor

Click here to complete the form by 2.12.26

Presidents' Day

WTPS will be closed Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents' Day. #WallTogether #PresidentsDay

WTPS BOE Meeting | 2.17.26 | 7:00pm | WHS Auditorium

Click here for the 2026-2027 meeting dates.

Upcoming Registration Dates: Mark Your Calendars!

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

Follow the WIS PTO on Facebook

@WallIntermediateSchoolPTO

2/10 Sundaes 6pm-10pm

2/1- 2/28 PJ Car Wash Fundraiser

2/18 PTO Meeting 7pm

2/23 Burger 25 11am-9pm

3/31 Chipotle 4-8pm

Athletic Website

Athletic Schedule

Click here to view the WIS Athletic Schedule

Wellness in the Works Newsletter: Winter Edition–Volume 2

The Wall Township Wellness Team is proud to share Wellness in the Works, a quarterly newsletter designed to enrich and educate our school community on topics that promote health and overall well-being.

Finding Stability:

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

Click here for SNAP information and local resources.

Food Services Website

My School Menu

PaySchools Central

WTPS Bus Status

This Month at the WIS