WHS Principal's Update

The FAST ELA PM 1 test will be administered to all 9th and 10th grade students on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Please see the linked letter here explaining more details about this test. Be sure your student comes to school on that day with a FULLY CHARGED DISTRICT CHROMEBOOK AND CHARGER, as we do not have loaners to hand out. Please also note that any other electronic device on your student, including META glasses, will be grounds for invalidation. This includes META classes that are prescription glasses. Please have your student wear regular prescription glasses only for testing.

On this day, we will have an altered bell schedule, with a testing block in the morning and an alternative activity for the students not being tested. The bell schedule is linked below.

You and your student will receive an email from the testing coordinator next week with a testing location listed on it. Please have your student report to that location by 7:30 AM prepared to test. Also, please let her know if you have any further questions about testing at kathleen.pereira@palmbeachschools.org .

Just a friendly reminder!

When a staff member on our campus asks to speak with you, stop, be respectful, identify yourself when asked, and follow directions. If you disagree or have a concern, we will always provide an appropriate opportunity for you to address it afterward. Refusal to stop or identify yourself may be considered insubordination.

Thank you to all of our parents, guardians, students and community members that joined us for SAC this week! If you missed it, I am linking here the agenda with the slide deck! Our next SAC meeting is Tuesday, September 15 at 5:00pm, right before Open House!

Our Wellness Wednesday this week was focused on getting students involved in our over 60 clubs and honor societies! We don't just want students to focus solely on their academics. We want our students to be part of the larger community and get involved! Find their people within our broad campus!

Check it out here if you missed it! Club Rush will be during both Lunches from September 8 - September 10!!! Let's Get Involved!!!

Students, if you are parking at Arissa Place Apartments across the street from school, you are in jeopardy of having your vehicle towed. Arissa Place is private property and you are commiting a parking violation. The Property Management has informed us that any vehicle parking on their property will be towed at the owner's expense. DO NOT PARK AT ARRISA PARKING. If you need to purchase a parking decal, please apply online or see Dr. Moore or Ms. Thomas.

Parents/Guardians:

Please pull forward when picking up your student after school.

This helps the line move smoothly and safely.

Your help is greatly appreciated!!

Students:

Pull forward under the awning at parent pickup.

This will help the parent pickup line move smoothly and safely.

Thank you for your help following directions!!

The School District of Palm Beach County has been selected to participate in the Florida Lottery Student Service Challenge, an exciting opportunity for high school students to demonstrate leadership, civic responsibility, and a commitment to making a difference in their communities.

Students who choose to participate will:

• Complete at least 20 hours of community service between September 7 and October 5.

• Write an essay reflecting on their community service experience.

• Have the opportunity to be selected as one of the District’s 40 students to receive a $500 Florida Lottery award, which must be used for educational expenses.

Registration Deadline:

Interested students must complete the registration form by September 4.

On Friday, September 5, we will provide specific information and instructions to all registered participants and their high school counselors to help students successfully complete the challenge.

Students use Xello to:

Link their Common App accounts

Letter of Recommendations - If you need a Letter of Recommendation from your counselor, please complete the Counselor Recommendation Letter Request/ Brag Sheet Form.

Transcripts - Once transcripts are uploaded to Xello, student will be able to view and download a copy of their transcripts.

Important Reminder: Even if you have already invited your counselor on Common App, you must still link your Common App account to Xello in order for your counselor to upload your documents.

Please note:
-Florida state universities do not require a counselor's letter of recommendation.
-However, some private and out-of-state schools do require one.

Resources:
Please see the attached step-by-step guides and videos to assist you with the process.

If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor.

Our Post-Secondary Advisor, here at Wellington High, can help you make a smooth transition into
college by guiding you and providing you with the information you need. I can assist you with the
following services Palm Beach State College has to offer:

● PBSC (Palm Beach State College) registration process online
● Dual Enrollment and Early Admissions registration online process
● Financial aid application tools
● Scholarship application process (Palm Beach State College has awarded 1.7 million dollars
annually to PBSC students)
● Career center, which will help you with career assessments, finding internships, creating
resumes and much more.
● Academic advisors online and in-person

Hours and Location at Wellington High School
First and Third Friday of every month
Location: South Shore Support Center -

7:30 am - 3 pm - by Appointment
Media Center - Lunch A and Lunch B - Walk-In

Cathleen Dionne, Post-Secondary Advisor
Email: dionnec@palmbeachstate.edu

U.S. high school students who are interested in flight training or aviation maintenance to apply for Epic Flight Academy's .

Our 12 campuses are located across the U.S. All Epic programs are FAA-certified, and we have been training aviation professionals since 1999. In fact, Epic is the largest FAA Part 141 flight school in the U.S. Currently, five colleges/universities accept Epic training as college credit!

We are awarding to this year!
Open to current high school juniors and seniors for flight training and seniors for aircraft mechanics.

Awarding total:

• 1 - (the Captain Judy Rice Award);
• 10 - scholarships
• 1 - King Air Nation Foundation scholarship for flight training
• 2 - aircraft mechanic scholarships
• 2 - aircraft mechanic scholarships

to apply is October 1, 2026
Epic graduates work for major airlines and aviation organizations like Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest, and SpaceX.

Full details and links to the online application forms are available at:
https://epicflightacademy.com/aviation-scholarship/

Are you interested in being a police officer? Check out the PBSO Explorer Program for students in grades 5-12. Lots of community service opportunities are available along with great training toward a future career in law enforcement! See below!

Peers for Papers is looking for qualified peer editors for this school year. See the flyer for more information, or see Mrs. Streed in room 2-112 with any questions.

Need help with your math homework??? Math Lab is beginning next week!! Check out the flyer below for more details and dates!

Join us at Seminole Ridge High School tonight at 6:30pm to watch our Varsity Football Wolverines beat Seminole Ridge Hawks! See you soon!!! 🏈🏈

School District personnel and students can use promo code PBSD to receive one free ticket to the September 19 football game between Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University. Additional tickets are available at a discounted rate. Get your one free ticket to the FAU vs. FIU game. Use code: PBSD

Paperwork is now available to pick up in the main office. Seniors, you have a week to complete paperwork before tickets go on sale, use this time to get your signatures and obligations cleared! Senior ticket sales begin 9/3 and the first day to turn in completed paperwork with proof of ticket purchase is 9/4. All other grade levels will be able to purchase tickets starting 9/14. The link to purchase tickets will be sent out closer to the on sale date.

After the school wide vote, each grade level has chosen their theme for their grade level's hallway decorating and float building

Senior shirts are a cozy keepsake they will undoubtedly hold onto long after graduation day has passed.

Here is everything you need to know to get their shirt:

Order Link: Senior Class Shirt Sales Link

Price: $22

Preorder Deadline: 9/10/26

Sizes Available: Adult Unisex S - XXXL

Distribution: Shirts will be available in Mrs. Varvarigos's room 3104 in early October

contact melissa.varvarigos@palmbeachschools.org if you have any questions

• 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

Fall 2026 Assessment Calendar

Please join us for AICE/AP Night on Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm!!! Learn about all of the avenues to earn an AICE or AP Capstone Diploma, courses we offer, meet the teachers and explore!