WHS Principal's Update!!
8/14/26
What a great first week back at Wellington High School! It was wonderful to welcome our Wolverines back to campus and see our students already demonstrating The Wellington Way—being Respectful of Myself and Others, Ready to Learn, and Responsible in Words and Deeds!
Throughout the week, we took time to review important school policies, procedures, and expectations to ensure that we are all on the same page and ready for a safe, successful, and positive school year. We encourage our families to review the slide decks attached to this newsletter and use them as an opportunity to continue these conversations at home with your students.
Thank you for a fantastic start to the year! We are excited for all that lies ahead and look forward to making this an amazing year for our Wolverines! 💙🐾
Day 1: Welcome Back Students
Day 2: School Safety
Day 3: Minga (Attendance, Tardies, Passes, Minga Points, Consequences)
Day 4: Dress Code, Cell Phones, Chromebooks, Email, Zero Tolerance, Lockers, etc
Day 5: Attendance, Compulsory Attendance, Tardies, Early Release, Transportation
If you have any questions regarding any of the above policy videos, please refer to our Standard Operating Procedures linked below.
🚗 Parent Drop-Off Reminders
Parents/Guardians, thank you for helping us keep morning drop-off safe, efficient, and moving! A few important reminders:
We can safely release up to 40 cars at a time when everyone pulls forward as far as possible and students are ready to exit. Please do not wait until you are directly in front of the school entrance to let your student out—especially when the cars ahead of and behind you have already unloaded. Once you enter the drop-off loop, if there is a sidewalk beside your vehicle, please have your student exit when all the cars in front of you have stopped. Pull forward, drop off, and keep it moving!
Additionally, please be courteous when entering the line from Greenview Shores. Please do not cut in front of other vehicles that have been patiently waiting. We know everyone has somewhere to be in the morning, and the line moves much more efficiently when we work together and model the same respect, responsibility, and good citizenship we expect from our students.
Insider tip: The sweet spot for shorter to NO line is 6:45–7:00 a.m.! If you arrive after 7:00 a.m., please plan for additional traffic and wait time—it is definitely a process! 😊
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and for helping us start each morning the Wellington Way! 💙🐾
Parents/Guardians: Need Help Accessing SIS Portal to Check Grades?
Navigate to the Portal:
welh.palmbeachschools.org > “Students and Parents” > SIS Gateway
🔑PIN Information
PIN numbers and instructions were sent out on 7/29 @ 1pm to parents without an established Gateway account.
Need Help?
Did not receive your PIN?
Email John.Rejc@palmbeachschools.org
Forgot your password?
Important AICE Score Release & Retake Information
AICE exam scores were released on August 11th. If your student needs help accessing their login, please have them email Ms. Drucker.
Need help or have questions about scores?
Students can visit Ms. Drucker in her office before school or during both lunches, or reach out via email at mierka.drucker@palmbeachschools.org.
Important Dates & Details:
Exam Retakes: If your student needs to retake an exam, please ensure they complete the Retake Google Form by September 10, 2026.
Fall Assessment Calendar: Attached to this message, you will find the Fall Assessment Calendar, which includes exam dates for Retakes, Senior A Level English Literature, and AS/ AL Classical Studies.
AICE Retakes for Fall 2026
1. Fill out form
2. Pay on School Cash Online
3. Send receipt to Drucker
https://forms.gle/NQhocmoGVdNYw9ni8
Google Classroom for AS English Language Retakes: d6snlld
College Applications - Linking XELLO and Common App
Wellington Community High School uses Xello for all college and career planning. Students will use Xello to link their Common App accounts and submit requests for counselor and teacher documents.
Important: If a student has already invited their counselor on Common App, they still must link their Common App account to Xello. This connection is essential for counselors to send the required documents (such as transcripts, School Reports, or Letters of Recommendation) to colleges on time.
How to Access Xello: Log in through the student portal → search “XELLO” → click the Xello tile.
Please see the attached document for further instructions. Start with the Student Guide for Linking Common App and Xello (article).
If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor.
Boy's Soccer ⚽Ready to Take the Field?
Soccer Informational Meeting on Aug 18th!
Calling all student-athletes! Are you interested in playing soccer this season? Whether you're a returning varsity player or looking to join the squad for the first time, we want you out on the pitch.
We will be holding an important Soccer Informational Meeting to discuss tryout schedules, required athletic paperwork, physicals, and team expectations.
Meeting Details
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Location: [Insert Room / Gym / Location]
Session Options
To accommodate everyone's schedule, we are hosting two back-to-back sessions. You only need to attend one!
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | On-Campus Students
(For students who remain on campus for the full school day)
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Early Release / Off-Campus Students
(Specifically for students who leave campus after 5th period)
See you all on August 18th!!
Coach Carrera
Boys & Girls Wrestling
Team meeting - Wednesday August 19th 3:30pm (Media Center)
Parent meeting - Wednesday, August 26th 6:30pm (Media Center)
HOSA
Wellington High School's HOSA chapter is a vibrant, student-led organization dedicated to fostering a passion for medicine, science, and community service among our student body. We offer unique opportunities for members to collaborate through specialized leadership groups, participate in engaging activities, and grow as future healthcare professionals. We encourage all interested sophomores, juniors, and seniors to read the full article to learn about our mission, eligibility criteria, and how to apply before the August 29th deadline. Click here for more info.
Latinos in Action!!
Ready to bring the rhythm, passion, and energy?
If you're looking to embrace your culture through dance, you don't want to miss this opportunity! The Latinos in Action dance group is holding an informational/practice meeting for anyone interested in joining the team. Whether you've been dancing for years or just want to try something new, all are welcome.
Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, August 19th
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Wellington High School, Classroom 1147
Come learn what we’re all about, meet the squad, and take the first step toward the stage. Let's REPRESENT, EMPOWER, and INSPIRE together!
LightSpeed- Student Safety Monitoring Tool - All District Devices and Technology Resources
The School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC) prioritizes the safety and well-being of its students. As an extra layer of support and in alignment with School Board Policy 8.123 Technology Acceptable Use Policy for Students, the School District has contracted with Lightspeed Systems (“LightSpeed”) for the LightSpeed Alert product. This product is a student safety monitoring tool designed to help schools identify and address potential safety concerns. District devices and technology resources are monitored by this program.
**This includes student use of District accounts when logged in on non-District devices. We suggest students either use District devices to access the District portal, or be sure to log out of their District account/Google profile when finished.
LightSpeed will have access to the personally identifiable student information necessary to provide the monitoring services. In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) regulations, LightSpeed will be considered a “school official” for the purposes of providing the monitoring service. They are contractually bound to comply with FERPA privacy protections and protections required by Florida law. Thank you for your understanding and support in enhancing school safety protocols in our District.
