Wall High School Knightly News
January 2024
Financial Aid- FAFSA 2024-2025
The U.S. Department of Education has started a โsoft launchโ of the 2024-2025 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The new FAFSA form is available on their website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
During the โsoft launch,โ the 24-25 FAFSA will be available for students and contributors to complete for short periods of time each day. There will be periods of time where the form is not available. Please continue to check back with the website if that is the case.
ALL STUDENTS who plan on attending any type of post secondary education (4 year, 2 year, vocational school) should complete and submit a FAFSA. Even if your family does not qualify for federal or state aid, individual colleges CANNOT award aid (merit, needed based, etc) without a FAFSA being completed.
The New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is the state of New Jersey home for financial aid information and support. For more financial aid information please visit the HESAA website: HESAA
Scholarships
The Local Scholarship Packet for the Class of 2024 can be found on our website: Scholarships. Please visit the site often as scholarships are added as we receive them.
The Local Scholarship Packet for the Class of 2024 is currently available! All of our scholarship applications will be completed online- NO turning in papers to the guidance office! We highly recommend you start the process as early as you can. There are many scholarship opportunities that require a short essay. If an essay is required, we highly encourage you to discuss accomplishments, future goals, intended college major, or any special circumstances regarding financial need. Please note the deadline is Wednesday, March 15th at 6:00 pm. The online portal will close promptly at that time.
For your convenience, you can download the Scholarship Packet to your computer, and click directly on the name of the scholarship to apply.
Monmouth County Vocational School District
A representative from the Monmouth County Vocational School District (MCVSD) will visit WHS on Wednesday, January 31st at 9:00 am to share information with sophomores about shared time programs. The online application for MCVSD is now open and can be completed. For more information on programs and to apply: MCVSD Admissions Information & Application
Monmouth County Vocational School District offers numerous shared time programs for juniors and seniors at Wall High School. Shared-time programs provide an opportunity for students to enroll in a career and technical education course while attending their home high school. The shared-time classes are a half-day in length and the student continues with their regular course of study at their home high school the other half of the day. Most programs consist of two years of study in which the student learns skills that will qualify them for entry-level jobs or prepare them for further education in their chosen career and technical education field.
Program Offerings Include (click on the individual link to learn more):
If you have any questions, please reach out to your school counselor.
- MCVSD will be presenting to sophomores about shared time programs on Wednesday, January 31st
Midterms: 1/22-1/26/24
Midterm Exams will take place on 1/22-1/26/24. Make ups are 1/26/24.
The Yearbook is on sale now for $110. The price goes up in December so order now.
Social Media Safety Family Meeting Event: 1/17/24
In partnership with the NJ State Police, the Monmouth County Prosecutorโs Office, the NJ Latino Organization, & the WTEA, WTPS will be hosting an evening about social media safety.
Dinner and childcare will be provided.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
5:30-7:00 PM at Wall Intermediate School
i-Ready Parent Workshop: 1/24/24
i-Ready Parent Workshop
January 24, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Elementary School
Kindly RSVP by January 22, 2024, using the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/nvGvUwCDHVpLQS5U9
Childcare will be provided. See flyer for details.
Revised Calendar for K-5 Schools
The calendar for K-5 schools has been updated this year to include an early dismissal schedule (1:05 PM) for K-5 students on February 28, 2024. Kindly refer to the revised calendar for more details.
