WHS Principal's Final Countdown!!

Welcome back, Wolverines!

We are officially down to just over ONE WEEK until the first day of school, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome everyone back to campus! As you enjoy these last few days of summer, please take a few minutes to make sure you're ready for an amazing start. Double-check your schedule, pick up your student ID and Chromebook if you haven't already, and review the important information below so you're prepared for Day 1.

We are especially looking forward to welcoming our newest Wolverines during New Student Orientation and Freshman Invasion! These events are the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, get familiar with campus, and begin your high school journey with confidence.

Be sure to check out this week's newsletter for important back-to-school reminders, upcoming events, club and activity updates, and other information to help make this school year a great one.

We can't wait to see our hallways filled with Wolverine pride once again. Let's make this our best year yet!

See you soon, Wolverines!

We have 2 orientations here at WHS, 1 for families and 1 for ONLY students!

Wednesday, August 5 from 5:30pm-7:30pm is new student and family orientation... beginning with entertainment from our band, dance team, cheerleaders, etc, followed by informational sessions from WHS Administration, School Police, Counselors, Student Leaders, PTSO, etc regarding policies, procedures, safety, security, curriculum, counseling, activities, upcoming events and anything else you might want to learn about. Plenty of knowledgeable staff will be available for Q&A following the presentation! A chromebook and ID station will be available for those students that have not picked up yet!

• P.S. DECA will be selling new apparel at New Student Orientation!!!

Thursday, August 6 from 8:00am-12:00pm will be our Famous Freshman Invasion where our Junior and Senior Link Crew Leaders from all facets of WHS mentor and guide our incoming freshmen through a day in the life of a Wellington Wolverine from collaboration and icebreaking activities to campus tours, athletic/club information, and assignments of mentors for the year! This session is for students only. A chromebook and ID station will be available for those students that have not picked up yet!

The bell schedule below will be followed for the first 2 weeks of school! 25 minutes, during 4th period, will be utilized to make introductions, review policies, procedures and safety protocol, intro to clubs and athletics, graduation requirements, etc.

Below is our standard 7 period day schedule which will be followed every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday beginning on August 24, 2026.

Student schedules are currently visible on the SIS Student Portal.

If you were unable to make it this week and still need a schedule adjustment, need your chromebook or ID, we will have face to face Make Up Days BEFORE school starts. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend with their student.

Reasons for schedule adjustments include:

• Missing a class needed for graduation

• Missing a class needed to fulfill Academy requirements

• A Gap in your schedule, missing a period

• Parent and Student Request to take a more rigorous class (Honors, AICE, AP)

• Parent and Student Request to take a less rigorous class

**Teacher & Lunch changes are not an acceptable excuse for a schedule change. You will be turned away.**

Executive Internship, Vol Pub Serv, Part Time Dual Enrollment and Senior Privilege students MUST have the parent notary form on file in order to participate in these classes. Please come prepared if you wish to leave school early or arrive late!!!

WHS Parent Notary Form Link

***There will be no schedule changes for the first 2 weeks of school unless you are missing a course or you have a gap in your schedule as counselor time will be focused on new registrations. Please take advantage of this opportunity so we can have a smooth beginning of the school year.

Assistant Principal, John Rejc, sent out SIS Gateway letters/pin numbers on Wednesday, 7/29/26 at 1:00pm. If you did not receive your email, please reach out to john.rejc@palmbeachschools.org

The full year parking application link is LIVE for the students.

To qualify and maintain a Wellington Community High School Parking permit all parking policies, procedures and rules must be adhered to throughout the year. Please read and understand ALL rules policies as they pertain to your privilege to park on campus.

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE...

▪ Minimum 2.0 GPA

▪ Maintain 90% Attendance

▪ Minimum number Community Service Hours by Grade Level

• Entering 10th Grade = 10
• Entering 11th Grade = 15
• Entering 12th Grade = 20

▪ No Financial Obligations

Prices

• Full Year: $73.00
• Half Year (2nd Semester ONLY): $40
• Half Year Pricing will open after winter break
• Lost/Replacement Decal: $10

If you require any assistance pertaining to parking, please email:

• eric.moore@palmbeachschools.org
• yvette.thomas@palmbeachschools.org

Approved Parking Permits will be available for pick up Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of next week from 8-11:30am!!! You know if you're approved if you received an email from Dr. Moore! You must upload your receipt of payment to the link sent in that email prior to picking up permit!

You must have a parking permit to park on campus on the first day of school! Be proactive, not reactive!!!

As many of you know, due to limited entrances to WHS on one road, traffic gets pretty heavy before and after school! In an effort to get to school on time and ready to learn with less stress, we recommend that you ride the bus if you live more than 2 miles from WHS! Registration is OPEN for anyone wishing to ride the bus. Even if you think you MAY ride it and you're not sure, please register anyway! The district determines how many buses they will need and route adjustments based on the number of students and families that register!!

Detailed instructions can be accessed on the Transportation website.

THIS IS NOT REQUIRED FOR ESE STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION.

Here Comes The Bus App

Here Comes The Bus (HCTB) is an app designed for parents, enabling them to track their children's school bus once it enters the designated transportation zone. Parents will receive notifications via both the app and email when the bus enters this zone.

Parents and Guardians, PLEASE download, register, and use the app. Additional information about the HCTB App can be found here.

School Bus Rules and Prohibited Items

This document linked here, clearly outlines guidelines essential for student safety and an efficient transportation system. It covers the importance of remaining seated, keeping all body parts inside the bus, using emergency exits only when directed, and maintaining respectful behavior. Additionally, it details items not permitted on the bus due to safety concerns and reiterates policies on bus passes and designated stops.

Check out the links below for summer learning and prep for specific courses being taken in SY 26-27!!!

• Language Arts
• Math
• AICE Classical Studies AS/A Levels 1 Year Course
• Summer Reading - Alexander the Great by Phillip Freeman
• AICE Travel & Tourism
• Summer Reading - The New Gold Standard by Joseph Michelli

Check out the menu below for our courtyard style WHS Cafe!!! Breakfast and Lunch are free to ALL students!

Your lunch time is based on the building you are in 5th period!

• If you are in building 100, 400, 500, 600, PE, Portables, SGA, BLAST, LInk Crew, LIA - You go to 1st Lunch
• If you are in building 200, 300, Chorus, Band, Theatre - You go to 2nd Lunch

National Honor Society Requirements for New Members:

• Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors with a 3.65 HPA (Weighted) or a 3.5 GPA (Unweighted).
• Completed 25 hours of community service after May 15, 2026 (Work hours do not count towards the volunteer requirement for NHS. Please review the link for student volunteer opportunities.)
• 2 Teachers to complete a Recommendation Form (You just need to list the names of 2 teachers on the application and I will send them a form to complete. They do not need to write you a letter.)
• Record of Positive Behavior (No Referrals)

We will begin reviewing NHS applications on August 12th and must be submitted electronically by September 25th in order to be considered. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be accepted. The application will be posted on Grade Level Support Classrooms and the NHS Application Classroom.

*If you were accepted into NHS last year, you do not need to reapply; however, you must keep up with your requirements.

*Class of 2028 and later must apply before their senior year.

*NHS Volunteer Information and Opportunities

*Students with questions regarding the National Honor Society should reach out to Dr. Lenahan, the NHS Advisor, directly.

Contact: Dr. Lenahan

brendan.lenahan@palmbeachschools.org

Follow us on Instagram @wellingtonhigh.nhs

Check out our New School Year Newsletter and information on how to join!

HOSA NEW SCHOOL YEAR NEWSLETTER

Join No Place for Hate this school year and help grow a kinder, more welcoming home here on our campus! We are hosting a sweet, informal informational meeting on Friday, August 21, in Mrs. Levy’s classroom (Room 1-153) during both lunches. Come discover how you can help us plan meaningful anti-bias activities, lift each other up, and create community service projects that truly matter. Whether you can stay for a few minutes or your whole lunch, our door is always open—we can't wait to meet you and share our heart for this school year!

Start the school year in style with our NEW Wellington High School apparel! From t-shirts and hoodies to hats and more, we've got everything you need to show your Wolverine pride. Shop the latest styles and stock up before the school year begins! Don't miss your chance to grab this year's newest spirit wear. Only cash and checks will be accepted or you can pay on school cash online!!! . Show your Wolverine pride!

Boys & Girls Wrestling:
Team meeting - Wednesday August 19th at 3:30pm (Media Center).
Parent meeting - Wednesday, August 26th at 6:30pm (Media Center)

Email coach Gray with questions: Travis.gray@palmbeachschools.org

he first tryout for the Men's and Women's Bowling teams will be Friday, August 14th, 3:30 PM at Greenacres Lanes. All aktivate paperwork must be completed and approved.

Please email Coach Dorish at david.dorish@palmbeachschools if you have questions or see him once school starts in Portable 319.