The Heartbeat of the Wildcat

If you're new here—welcome! Every Friday, we send out our Heartbeat of the Wildcat newsletter to keep you informed and connected. Each edition includes highlights of what’s been happening around the school during the week, as well as important updates and upcoming events.

Stay tuned and thank you for being part of our Wildcat community!

Anna Maham is heading to New York City this upcoming break to march in the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! She will have the opportunity to march with high school students from all around the country. Anna is currently the drum major of the Williamsburg Marching Band as well as the principal flute in symphonic band. She is very excited to represent the Williamsburg music department during this once in a lifetime opportunity and is grateful for all of the support she has received from the community.

Be sure to schedule your conferences here!

The Freshmen Class will have a table set up during Parent Conferences

on Thursday, 11/20/25, from 4:30–7:00 PM by the media center.

Come by and order a blanket from the Freshmen Class!

Cash or check is accepted.

Thank you in advance for supporting the Freshmen!

Every student and their family is required to attend an informational College Credit Plus session each school year in order to begin, or continue with CCP.

Options for these sessions for students wishing to do CCP in school year 2026-2027 are below:

In person UC presenting: Thursday, November 20th, 2025 - Williamsburg

High School @ 6:00 PM | Register Here

*you can attend any session, regardless of which institution you plan to take classes with

The senior portrait deadline is May 1, and we will be sending reminders leading up to that date starting beginning of the year in 2026. We will start collecting them in spring 2026.

This will be the photo included in the yearbook.
You can email these to Kelsey Book: Book_k@burgschools.org

Please email the students first and last name, along with their photo.

Want to celebrate a senior?
Buy a Senior Ad in the Williamsburg High School Yearbook! 🎓✨
Email book_k@burgschools.org
Space is limited.

Shop Here: https://yearbookforever.com/

Full Page: $100

1/2 Page: $60

1/4 Page: $35

Secure your senior or business ad in the yearbook by emailing Book_k@burgschools.org

Prices are at their lowest—don’t wait!

✨ This year you can also purchase:

Name Stamps

iTags

Plastic Yearbook Covers

🖥️ Order here: yearbookforever.com

➡️ Enter “Williamsburg High School” in the school field.

Mrs. LaGrange - Elementary School Counselor K-5 (formerly our district's Resource Coordinator)

Mrs. Ervin - Middle High School Counselor, 6-12 (formerly K-12 Counselor)

Mrs. Eilerman - College & Career Coordinator, K-12 (formerly 6-12 Counselor)

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.

We were so excited to add the College & Career Readiness Coordinator

position this year, and we’re incredibly thankful that Morgan stepped into the role!
She’s already bringing fresh, innovative ideas to the table, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store.

Don’t forget to check out her Wildcat Chats on YouTube! Link below!

Welcome back to week 4 of Wildcat Chats! We are talking about taking advantage of opportunities and the power of community. 🎙️

Click the link below to check it out! ⬇️

Watch it here!

🏈⚽🏐 This fall, we’ll be broadcasting all home games for football, soccer, and volleyball so you can cheer on our teams from anywhere!

Buy your home game tickets ahead! Hometown Ticketing Link Here.

💥 THE BATTLE IN BURG 5 is almost here! 💥

🎟 Tickets are available now:

👉 www.thebattleinburg.com

Five years ago—right in the middle of a pandemic—HealthSource Williamsburg opened its doors. From a socially distanced grand opening to now, it’s been our honor to be your trusted provider for medical care.

Since then, HSO has proudly offered:

• Sick visits
• Sports physicals
• Tests & lab work
• Immunizations
• and so much more!

HSO is here, growing, accepting new patients. Proud to serve the Wildcat community!

Thank you! As always, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Best,

Chelsie

We encourage everyone to download the app, as it will serve as a one-stop hub for all school-related communication. Whether you’re looking for important announcements, school updates, newsletters, parent-teacher communication, athletic schedules, or club information, the app will have it all. It’s designed to keep parents, students, and staff informed and connected in one convenient place. Make sure to download the Burg Schools app today and stay in the loop all year long!

11/18 - 6th Field Trip - Cyclones

11/19 - Middle School Spelling Bee - 5:30 - 9:00 pm

11/20 - WMHS Parent Teacher Conferences - 4:30 - 7:30

11/20 - CCP Night 6-7 p.m.

11/21 - Sophomores Grant Field Trip

11/21 - 8th grade DC trip 2nd payment due

11/24 - Speed Mentoring for Juniors and Seniors - 8:30 -10:30

11/26 - 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

12/4 - 12/19 - 12 Days of Christmas

12/5 - Christmas Walk - Jazz Band & Choir performing

12/9 - WES using Auditeria - 3:30 - 5:00 pm Rehearsal

12/10 - WES using Auditeria - 3:30 - 5:00 pm Rehearsal

12/11 - 6th, 7th, Concert Band concert

12/11 - WES Concert Auditeria - 6:15 - 8:30 pm
12/19 - End of 2nd Quarter