THS Wolf Wise | January 15, 2024

Important Dates
SCHOOL-WIDE DATES
- January 6 to January 7 – Snow Days 1-2 (traditional)
- January 8 to January 10 – Snow Days 3-5 (AMI days)
- Monday, January 20 – NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Monday, February 10 – LATE START DAY (9:20 a.m. start)
- Monday, February 17 – NO SCHOOL, President's Day
- Tuesday, February 18 – NO SCHOOL, Staff Professional Development Day
- Monday, March 10 – LATE START DAY (9:20 a.m. start)
- Friday, March 21 – EARLY RELEASE DAY (12:05 p.m. release)
- March 24 to March 28 – NO SCHOOL, Spring Break
- Tuesday, April 8 – NO SCHOOL, Staff Professional Development Day
- Monday, April 21 – LATE START DAY (9:20 a.m. start)
- May 5 to May 16 – AP Testing
- May 21 to May 23 – Final Exams
- Friday, May 23 – Last day of school!
- Sunday, June 1 – Graduation at 4:30 p.m. at Saint Charles Family Arena
DATES & INFORMATION FOR 8TH GRADE FAMILIES
Do you know an 8th grader that will be coming to Timberland next year? If so, February 11, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. is Timberland's 8th grade night! During this event, 8th graders and their families will have the opportunity to visit Timberland, discuss scheduling, and learn about all of the incredible athletics, activities, clubs, and events that Timberland offers. All current 8th graders and their families are invited!
WSD COMMUNITY AGENCY DATES (Opt Out Form)
Throughout the duration of the academic year, the Wentzville School District partners with community agencies that specialize in providing students, families, and educators with preventative education. The dates for each lesson are still to be determined – Sexual Abuse Prevention Program (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade), Emotional Wellness & Coping Skills (11th grade), and Suicide Prevention (9th, 10th, 12th grade).
- Children Advocacy Center (CAC) – January 14, January 16, January 23, January 30
- CHADS – January 21, February 6, February 13, February 20, February 27
- Kids Under Twenty-One (KUTO) – February 25
2024-2025 Athletics & Activities Calendar
VARSITY HOME GAMES, PERFORMANCES, AND EVENTS
The list below contains all of the THS Varsity home athletic events, performances, and events over the next month.
- Friday, January 17 – Boys Basketball Game vs. Fort Zumwalt East at 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 21 – Boys Basketball Game vs. Fort Zumwalt West 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 22 – Wrestling Dual vs. Washington at 6 p.m.
- Friday, January 24 – Girls Basketball vs. Fort Zumwalt South at 6:30 p.m., and Boys Basketball vs. Fort Zumwalt South at 7 p.m.
- Monday, January 27 – Boys Basketball vs. Pattonville at 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28 – Girls Basketball vs. Borgia at 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 30 – Girls Basketball vs. North Point at 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 4 – Girls Basketball vs. Fort Zumwalt North at 5:30 p.m., and Boys Basketball vs. Fort Zumwalt North at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, February 15 – Winter Formal in the THS Commons from 7-10 p.m.
- Friday, February 21 – Girls Basketball vs. Washington at 5:30 p.m., and Boys Basketball vs. Washington at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 19 – 11th/12th grade Prom at Old Hickory
SPRING SPORTS: UPCOMING OPEN GYMS & TRYOUT CLINICS
- Girls Soccer Open Gym – March 3 to March 6 on the THS soccer field from 2:45-5 p.m.
- Dance Tryout Clinic – March 3, March 17, March 31 at THS from 6-8 p.m.
- Baseball Open Gym – January 13, January 21, February 10, February 11, February 17 and February 18 at the Hitting Zone from 3-4 p.m.
Registration Information 2025-2026 School Year
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is here! Students will register for next year's classes starting February 3. As a family, please help your student decide what courses fit their pathway using Xello and the High School Course Guide.
REGISTRATION TIMELINE
- January 16 – Students review Pathways slides
- January 24 to January 28 – Pathways Week
- During DEN Time, departments and community members will have tables for students to visit and learn more about them
- During Pack Time, students will have the opportunity to explore different career pathways in Pack Time by using Xello
- Students should talk with their teachers about the classes they should take in order to learn more about their desired pathway, or to dive in to areas that seem interesting
- January 23 and January 30 – Xello lessons in Pack Time
- February 3 to February 8 – the Focus Registration Portal is open
- Students will meet with counselors to select their classes for next year
- February 3 – Counselors visit 11th ELA classes
February 5 - February 6 – Counselors visit 10th ELA classes
February 7th – Counselors and Link Crew visits 9th ELA classes
- February 11 – 8th Grade (and parents) Night for South Middle School
8th Grade Night
Timberland High School is excited to welcome all 8th grade parents to our building for 8th Grade Night. During this event, parents will have the opportunity to meet Timberland's coaches, club sponsors, teachers, counselors, and administrators, who will be happy to share information about the amazing opportunities Timberland offers.
DETAILS
- Who: Private school and South Middle School 8th Grade Parents
- When: Tuesday, February 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. in Timberland High School's Commons
- What: Course requests, Pathways, Graduation Requirements, Missouri A+ Program, and more!
AMI Clarification
- Snow Days: Wentzville has built in 7 snow days, and we have used the first 5 due to inclement weather. All snow days after the 7th snow day will result in a required school day after May 23.
- Last Day of School: At this time, the last day of school is still May 23.
- Student Assignments: Student attendance will be recorded on days when AMI is assigned and will be documented by the completion of assignments and turning in activities. Assignments will be turned in either through Canvas or by returning them to their teacher on the next in-person learning day.
News & Updates
Keep reading to see all of the amazing things our Wolf community has been up to!
- Timberland's Black Student Union hosted a Winter Clothing Drive! The event was organized by Chanel Clemons with the help of Skai Peterkin, Kennedy Thomas, and Aubrie Rogers. These students did an amazing job collecting over 30 items to donate to Saint Charles County's Youth In Need.
Grad Night is hosting an ice skating night at Chicken N Pickle on Sunday, January 19, from 6-8 p.m. for $10 a person, including skates. Come down to Chicken N Pickle for a fun night of ice skating!
Reminders
11TH GRADE PARENTS
A second Meningitis (MCV4) vaccine is required for students entering 12th grade in the 2025-26 school year, unless your child received the first dose after their 16th birthday. Please check with your provider and send a copy of your child’s vaccination record to the school nurse, Donna Davis. Below is Nurse Donna's contact information.
- School Nurse Name: Donna Davis, RN
- School Phone: (636) 327-3988 ext. 2
- School Fax: (636) 445-5340
- School Email: donnadavis@wsdr4.org
DISCIPLINE
The Wentzville School District Student Misconduct and Disciplinary Consequences provides all disciplinary information, from tardies to being disrespectful to dress code.
NO FOOD DELIVERY ALLOWED
Please remember Grubhub, Doordash, etc., orders will not be accepted during school hours.
THS Counseling Notes
WSD PARENT EVENTS
- Tuesday, March 18 – "Sail into Senior Year"
- Who: Juniors & parents
- Where: North Point High School Auditorium
- Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Student & Staff Spotlight
Each month, Timberland's staff has the opportunity to shout out students and staff that are making a difference. In this month's "Student & Staff Spotlight", we celebrate the achievements and contributions of our exceptional individuals who make our school community vibrant and inspiring.
A huge congratulations to our talented athletes who were selected for the All-Tournament Team at the St. Dominic Holiday Tournament! These student-athletes demonstrated exceptional skill, sportsmanship, and determination both on and off the court, and we are proud of them!
Maintenance Crew, Custodians and Support Staff
We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who went above and beyond to help clear snow last week and over the weekend. Whether it was snow blowing or shoveling, these individuals worked tirelessly to ensure our campus remained safe and accessible during last week's challenging winter conditions.
THS Contacts & Links
TIMBERLAND ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
- Building Principal / Dr. Kyle Lindquist, kylelindquist@wsdr4.org
- Activities Director / Mr. Todd Hayes, toddhayes@wsdr4.org
- Assistant Principal, A-D / Dr. Keith Sanders, keithsanders@wsdr4.org
- Assistant Principal, E-K / Ms. Emily Hoehn, emilyhoehn@wsdr4.org
- Assistant Principal, L-Ri / Ms. Kaitlyn Kleinschmidt, kaitlynkleinschmidt@wsdr4.org
- Assistant Principal, Ro-Z / Mr. Jordan Steffen, jordansteffen@wsdr4.org
TIMBERLAND COUNSELING TEAM
- Counselor, A-D / Julie Biggs, juliebiggs@wsdr4.org
- Counselor, E-K / Sarah Paes, sarahpaes@wsdr4.org
- Counselor, L-Ri / Tammy Braun, tammybraun@wsdr4.org
- Counselor, Ro-Z / Stephanie Bell, stephaniebell@wsdr4.org
IMPORTANT LINKS
PHOTOGRAPHY SHOUTOUTS
We love to feature pictures of our students and school community in the Wolf Wise! Shoutout to THS student, Aidan Storms, our sports photographers, teachers, students, and community for taking photos for Wolf Wise.
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3988