WHS January News 2026

January 6 - Start of Q3 and the 2nd Semester

January 9 - Report Cards Mailed Home

January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day- No School

January 26 - WCS Board Meeting at WHS

January 29 - Start Scheduling Presentations

Just a reminder that the HS building doors open at 7:28 for student to enter the building. Please plan accordingly for the weather conditions. It is important that all students are to school and in their first period class by 7:40.

Student schedules for second semester were handed out before break. Additional copies are available in the office as well. If you have any questions or concerns about your student's schedule, please contact one of our guidance counselors.

• Tyler Williams - A-F (tyler.williams@wilmington.k12.oh.us or 937-283-7210)

• Julia Puntarelli - G-O (julia.puntarelli@wilmington.k12.oh.us or 937-283-7209)

• Tammy Martin - P-Z (tammy.martin@wilmington.k12.oh.us or 937-283-7293)

This month we will begin the process for scheduling classes for the 2026-2027 school year. Be looking for information coming home with your child about potential classes for next year.

We’re excited to share some important information about the 2026 Yearbook! Please review the following deadlines and details to ensure everything is submitted on time:

Yearbook Sales:

• Purchase your yearbook at www.yearbookforever.com.

Senior Portraits:

• Senior portraits are due by February 13.
• You can either print and submit a physical copy to WHS or have your photographer upload the photo using the form on this webpage: http://tinyurl.com/caneybk26.

Senior Ads:

• Honor your senior with a personalized ad!
• Senior ads are available for purchase at yearbookforever.com for $40 per ad.

For complete details about the 2026 yearbook, visit: http://tinyurl.com/caneybk26.

1st semester report cards will be mailed home on Friday, January 9th. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's academic progress, please reach out.

With report cards will be an attendance update. This will included absence rate, accumulated hours, and attendance resources.

We will continue our focus this school year on reducing distractions in the school building and classrooms, including cell phone and electronic device use. These devices can be extremely distracting during instruction and can lead to behavior and safety issues in the building.

Students will have access to Chromebooks for educational purposes in classes throughout the day. Other electronic devices (i.e. cell phones, smart watches, wireless earbuds/airpods) may be used during the following times:

• Before School

• After School

Students need to have their personal electronic devices turned off and put away during the school day. Personal electronic devices are NOT permitted during the school day from 7:40-2:30. No electronic device brought by the student is the responsibility of Wilmington High School.

Parents have the opportunity to contact their child by contacting the front office. If you need to speak with your child, or get them a message, please call the front office at (937) 382-7716. Students may also ask for permission to use the office phone to contact their parents. We appreciate your support!

Policy:

All students will be to class on time. This is a life long skill that all students need to learn to be successful. Students will have three minute passing bells to get to the next classroom. Teachers will encourage students being to class on time and be punctual as well.

Procedures:

• Students will have 3 minutes to get to class

• Plan your schedule and route accordingly

• Teachers will be present at doors and close the door at the bell

• Teachers will start class on time

• Being on time will be positively reinforced and praised

• If out of the classroom for any reason, students must have a SmartPass

Consequences:

• Warning with a Conference

• Identifying any barriers

• Plan created to get to class on time

• Call home - inform next steps with detention possibility

• Lunch or After school detention (up to 30 minutes)

• If not served, referral, detention rescheduled with teacher

• Referral

If we are on a two hour delay due to inclement weather, we will be operating on the following modified schedule. Please pay close attention to the times if your child has late arrival or early release on their schedule.

Regular school attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success in high school. When students are present consistently, they are more likely to stay on track academically, build positive relationships with teachers and peers, and be prepared for graduation, college, and careers.

Missing even a few days can quickly add up. Absences impact:

• 📘 Classroom learning and participation

• 📝 Grades, assignments, and assessments

• 🤝 Connection to school, teachers, and activities

• 🎯 Habits needed for college, careers, and the workforce

High school is a time when students begin building independence, but consistent routines and expectations around attendance still make a big difference. Please turn all doctor's notes in within 48 hours and communicate any absences with the school. Next month we will be starting our attendance incentive for attending Prom. We will continue to recognize students with perfect attendance on a weekly basis.

Wilmington High School has a Food Pantry done in partnership with the Free Store Food Bank. Any family with a student attending in the Wilmington City School District is eligible for this program. An interested family simply needs to complete the attached form!

We hope to curb food insecurity in our great community and continue to grow our students into community leaders!

Want to see your student's grades and progress in real time? Email Mrs. Gregory or Mrs. Gigandet for your registration key.

tammy.gregory@wilmington.k12.oh.us

leeann.gigandet@wilmington.k12.oh.us