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Warrior Weekly

Volume IX, Issue XXXIII, Friday, May 1st, 2026

Warrior WeeklyVolume IX, Issue XXXIII, Friday, May 1st, 2026

Excellence In All We Do Excellence In All We Do

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Weddington High School

Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Email: tammy.yost@ucps.k12.nc.us
Website: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/Domain/55
Location: 4901 Monroe-Weddington Road, Matthews, NC, USA
Phone: (704) 296-6319
Facebook: facebook.com/weddingtonhs.nc
Twitter: @WHSWarriors

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

Monday, May 4th - Friday, May 15th: AP Testing


Monday, May 4th: Driver's Ed. vision screening (after school-bring all required documents)


Monday, May 18th - Friday, May 22nd: Senior Week Activities (information to be shared with seniors)


Looking ahead: June 1st - 5th: EOC/CTE Testing (see details/schedule below)

STUDENT GOVERNMENT EVENTS AND REMINDERS STUDENT GOVERNMENT EVENTS AND REMINDERS

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Supporting Student Government Initiatives Supporting Student Government Initiatives

Supporting Student Government Initiatives

Our student leaders are dedicated to creating school events that are fun, inclusive, and accessible for all students.

Donations from families and community members help cover essential costs and ensure that every student has the opportunity to participate. Your generosity directly supports these efforts and empowers our students to lead, plan, and build a positive school culture.

Every contribution—big or small—makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for partnering with us to support our students and strengthen our school community!

The fundraiser closes Friday May 8th and you can donate here:


https://app.schoolfundr.org/fund/weddingtonstudentgovt2026

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EOC Final Exam Schedule EOC Final Exam Schedule

WHS Spring Final Exam Testing Schedule

  • Any student who has an EOC exam and a CTE exam at the same time will take the EOC and then take the CTE exam on the day and time provided by their teacher.
  • Students should bring with them their fully charged computer and a charger.
  • Students should arrive by 7:40 AM or when the bus drops off for morning exams.
  • Students should arrive by 12:30 for afternoon exams if not already on campus for morning exams. Students will be provided room locations for their morning exams. Afternoon exams will be located in regular assigned classrooms.
  • Students who took an AP class first semester need to check their email for exam location information. Their AP teacher from first semester also has this information.

Monday, June 1st

8:00 AM

  • NC Math 1 EOC
  • NC Math 3 EOC
  • Block 1 CTE State Exams

1:00 PM

  • All First Block Teacher Made Exams

Tuesday, June 2nd

8:00 AM

  • Biology EOC
  • Block 2 CTE State Exams

1:00 PM

  • All Second Block Teacher Made Exams

Wednesday, June 3rd

8:00 AM

  • Remediation Sessions for Math I & Math III
  • English II EOC
  • Block 3 CTE State Exams

1:00 PM

  • All Third Block Teacher Made Exams
  • Remediation Sessions for Math I & Math III

Thursday, June 4th

8:00 AM

  • Remediation Sessions for Biology
  • Retake NC Math 1 EOC
  • Retake NC Math 3 EOC
  • Block 4 CTE State Exams

1:00 PM

  • All Fourth Block Teacher Made Exams
  • Remediation Sessions for Biology

Friday, June 5th

8:00 AM

  • If scores are back, Remediation for English II
  • Make Up EOCs
  • Retake Biology EOC
  • Make Up CTE State Exams

1:00 PM

  • If scores back: Remediation for English II
  • Make Up Teacher Made Exams

Week of June 8th

Monday, June 8th

8:00 AM (Teacher arrival time 6:45)

  • Graduation

EOC English II retake will occur within 5 days of the scores being returned

  • Retake English II EOC

Seniors: Important Graduation Information Seniors: Important Graduation Information

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XeZHHnBye6aUn4VCjN880MXjFawvuL7j6Ylie65EDE0/edit?tab=t.0

Important School Fee Information Important School Fee Information

Fee billing statements were mailed this week to parents and guardians of 12th‑grade students with outstanding fees. All fees must be paid on or before June 5. Students with unpaid fees after June 5th will NOT be given graduation tickets until fees are paid.


Fee billing statements for students in grades 9, 10, and 11 with outstanding balances will be distributed next week during Advisory.

Payments

Payments

Payments - Union County Public Schools is the sixth-largest public school system in North Carolina, with approximately 41,000 students at 53 schools.

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PROM THEME: GOLD GALA PROM THEME: GOLD GALA

Get ready for a night to remember! The 2026 Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8:00 pm at The Pine, Charlotte. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening of dancing, fun, and memories. Outside guest permission forms are due by Wednesday, May 6th.

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Amplify WHS! Amplify WHS!


The Weddington High School PTSO is raising $5,000 towards upgrading our auditorium sound system. This space hosts dozens of events each year—from Signing Day and athletic banquets to theater productions and the Talent Show. Our auditorium is the heart of our school and our current sound system is struggling to keep up with our impressive WHS talent. An upgraded sound system will improve the experience for students, families, teachers, and guests at every event held in the auditorium. We invite you to help support this important project. Thank you for investing in our students and helping their voices be heard!

Scan the QR code to donate or go to the PTSO website: https://weddingtonhsptso.membershiptoolkit.com/

Purchase Your Yearbook Now! Purchase Your Yearbook Now!

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Yearbook Purchase Information

Any student who is published in the yearbook at least 3 times but have not purchased a book will receive purchasing slips in first period next week. Just scan the QR code on the slip to purchase. We have limited copies left so purchase ASAP.

Overdue Library Materials

As we approach the last six weeks of the school year, the library staff is trying to collect materials that are overdue from first semester and last year. Overdue notices will be emailed out today (April 17th) to students and parents and then again next Friday (April 24th). If materials are not returned or lost materials are not paid for by April 30th, these charges will go on your child's Infinite Campus account. Please email Anna Waldrup at anna.waldrup@ucps.k12.nc.us with any questions.

ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE

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Need to pick up your student early? Need to pick up your student early?

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REPORT ABSENCES REPORT ABSENCES

STUDENT ABSENCE PORTAL

In the event your child is absent from school due to illness/injury, please upload your documentation to the Student Absence Portal. The proper documentation MUST be provided in order to excuse the absence. A phone call to the school, stating your student is absent, is not necessary. Remember, parent notes will only be accepted during the current 6-week grading period, of the absent day.

CLASS OF 2026 CLASS OF 2026

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Weddington High School's Class of 2026 Commencement will be held on Monday, June 8th at 8:00am at Warrior Stadium. Additional details regarding graduation, including the process for claiming tickets, will be shared with seniors and their parents in late April.

K-12 DLI Presentation K-12 DLI Presentation

K-12 DLI Presentation.pptx.mp4

K-12 DLI Presentation.pptx.mp4

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ATTENTION CLASS OF 2027 PARENTS

Senior year starts NOW with their senior portrait! Please complete the Class of 2027 Senior Registration today to confirm your student’s information and ensure you receive senior updates and next steps from CADY. Just scan the QR code below and register today so you will all set when booking opens.n

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CTE Courses CTE Courses

Below is a list of new CTE Classes available for next year. You will need to go to registration and add them as an Alternative Elective. If you are interested in any of these classes please add them so we can see if there are enough to offer the class.

-Interior Design Studio

-Adobe Video Design

-Introduction to Computers

-Equine Science

-Natural Resources

-Business Management

-Sales


You can view the CTE Canvas page on the School Canvas site to get to the Program of Studies to see descriptions of all these additional classes.

SAT & ACT INFORMATION SAT & ACT INFORMATION

SAT and ACT online classes preparing for the May 2nd and June 6th SAT and the June/July ACT administrations. The tuition price for each class includes a course book, two proctored Practice Test sessions, and (6) 3-hour lessons delivered live on Zoom. Weddington High School Families students receive $100 off of the normal tuition price of $499 by using Coupon Code WHS2020 at checkout. Future Prep has partnered with Weddington for over 10 years and has data to prove they can help bring scores up by far! Sign up today and reserve your spot at www.futureprep.com

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WEDDINGTON HIGH SCHOOL PTSO WEDDINGTON HIGH SCHOOL PTSO

Staff Appreciation!

Hello,

It's time to shower our Teachers with a Dessert Bar at their Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on May 5th!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AACAA2CA6FE3-61168806-teacher

We will be serving breakfast to the WHS Staff on Friday May 8, 2026.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AACAA2CA6FE3-55297153-may8th

Special Thanks,

WHS PTSO Staff Appreciation

Staff Breakfast

This is our last Staff Breakfast for this school year! We are keeping it easy with a Grab and Go style breakfast. We are also asking for some paper goods when we provide the staff their EOY lunch and gift cards.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AACAA2CA6FE3-57527495-may22staff

Each year during the last week of school the PTSO gives gift cards to EACH staff person in WHS donated by the Warrior families. We would love to continue this speciai tradition and can only do so with your generous donations. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Drop off to the front office noting this is for PTSO Staff Appreciation. We will begin to collect on Monday May, 4th concluding May 22nd. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AACAA2CA6FE3-57527496-eoygift

Special Thanks,

WHS PTSO Staff Appreciation

PTSO Open Position PTSO Open Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented, trustworthy volunteer to serve as Treasurer for the 2026-2027 WHS PTSO. No accounting degree required - just basic organizational skill and a willingness to help. Training and support provided.

Responsibilities include:

- Managing the PTSO budget

-Tracking income & expenses

-Providing simple monthly reports

-Attending monthly board meetings


This is perfect for anyone wanting to get more involved at Weddington High School. Email us for more information at w.d.h.s.ptso.nc@gmail.com

$1000 Scholarship: NC Community College/Trade School

Submission Deadline: Friday, May 8th (see below for details)

The Weddington High School PTSO is proud to offer a $1,000 North Carolina Community College/Trade School Scholarship for graduating seniors in the Class of 2026. This scholarship supports students who plan to pursue technical, trade, vocational, or community college education in North Carolina. We are excited to invest in hardworking Warriors as they take the next step toward meaningful careers and bright futures. Applications are due Friday, May 8, 2026 — don’t miss this opportunity!

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You can help pave the way for everyone to experience the Weddington Way! Click HERE to go to WHS PTSO website and join today!


All you need to do is create an account, verify your email address and then explore ALL of the opportunities for your involvement. In addition to your Membership we have Invest in Excellence (giving above and beyond without any fundraising), volunteer opportunities, and the option to link up to our donation partners such as Harris Teeter, Publix, and Amazon Smiles, a calendar, and more!!


Follow us on Facebook @weddingtonhighschoolptso (WHS PTSO) and Instagram @whs_ptso.



Email us at w.d.h.s.ptso.nc@gmail.com.

VISITORS/DROP OFFS VISITORS/DROP OFFS

All visitors to the school must enter through the front doors of the school using the video doorbell system. All visitors must check in at the main office during the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, which are the main office hours on days that school is in session.


Forgotten Items/Drop Offs/Deliveries:


  • items can be placed on the drop-off cart located outside the front doors
  • items will be brought inside before the end of each block and placed on the table in the foyer
  • please notify your student that their item has been dropped off - WE WILL NOT CALL STUDENTS OUT OF CLASS TO RETRIEVE ITEMS
  • students can retrieve items in between class periods ONLY - they will not be permitted to go outside
  • lunches can be placed inside the bin, and will be brought in before the end of each block and before the start of each lunch period
  • PLEASE NOTE: items such as Chromebooks, phones, headphones, ear buds, etc., should NOT be left on the cart outside, and should be brought inside to the drop-off table

TECHNOLOGY FEE TECHNOLOGY FEE

All UCPS families will be responsible for paying a $30 annual technology user fee per student. The technology fee will be waived for students who qualify for free lunch. If you haven't paid your student's 2025-2026 technology fee, please scan the QR code below.

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FAFSA

FAFSA, https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. To best prepare, review resources found at financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov.

WHSABC salutes Veterans Bridge Home

Thanks to all our Warriors that purchased Weddington Black Flag items last fall. We were able to make a $250 donation to Veterans Bridge Home last week. For our check presentation, Mike Hart was joined by two Weddington families that served in the military. We look forward to supporting this worthwhile cause again next year. 💚

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ATHLETIC INFORMATION ATHLETIC INFORMATION

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Athletic Department Update

Questions about Athletics? Please contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Mike Hart, via email michael.hart@ucps.k12.nc.us or by calling the school.


Please visit https://weddingtonathleticzone.com/ for up to date information!

Coaches Directory

Eligibility Website


Can’t Attend Live? Watch it Live Instead!

Click here to learn more about our live stream partnership with the NFHS Network! Volleyball, wrestling, basketball, football, soccer and lacrosse will all be live streamed!

SPIRIT WEAR SPIRIT WEAR

Hey warriors - did you know that we offer SPIRITWEAR year-round? Many of our items are available for purchase ANY TIME! Tshirts, hoodies, pj pants, sweats, hats, etc. are available NOW for immediate pickup. Email whsabcspiritwear@gmail.com or text 704-806-6433 to get yours today!

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Click HERE to shop!

Club Dance Team Info Club Dance Team Info

Subject: What Dance Team Can Lead To After High School
Did you know that student athletes often stand out in college admissions and future career
opportunities due to their discipline, time management, and leadership experience?

Now imagine your student being part of a program designed not only for performance, but for
long term opportunity beyond high school.

Through our work with the North Carolina Dance Team Alliance, our athletes have already seen:
● College dance team offers extended on the spot at combines
● Over 20 clinic scholarships awarded
● Continued interest and recruitment from college programs
● Individual scholarship offers reaching significant financial value

For students interested in continuing dance in college, this program provides early exposure,
preparation, and access to those pathways. Even for those not pursuing dance at the next level, the experience builds a strong resume
through leadership, performance, and community involvement.

If your student has ever shown interest in dance, performance, or being part of a team

environment, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
→ Fill out the Interest Form to receive the full Info Packet and hear directly from the
coaching staff.
Weddington Dance Interest Form

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