Wall High School Knightly News

Please note that due to the district calendar change, when we return to school from Spring Break on Monday, April 8th, we will now run an A day schedule. The revised A/B calendar is posted to the high school website and students were informed via email of the schedule adjustment.

If you have not already done so, please take a few moments to read the letter below regarding our 24-25 Master/Bell Schedule. I am very excited to announce that we will transition to a Rotating Drop Schedule in the 24-25 school year. Please join us on Tuesday, April 16th at 6:30 p.m. in the WHS Auditorium for a detailed presentation regarding the schedule change. At that meeting we will also present information about increased opportunities in 24-25 for WHS students to earn college credit in a Dual Enrollment program in cooperation with Stockton University. We are very excited about these changes in the 24-25 school year, and we believe that they will strengthen the academic program at Wall High School.

We hope all of our students and staff have a great Spring Break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to school refreshed and ready on April 8th!

No School Friday, March 29th

School Closed for Spring Break: 3/29-4/5

Return to School: Monday, 4/8/24

Dear WHS Parent/Guardians,

By now, many of you are probably aware that on Monday, April 8, 2024, New Jersey will experience a partial solar eclipse. It is predicted to begin at 2:09 PM and conclude at 4:35 PM. Maximum darkness is said to occur at 3:24 PM. The timing coincides with after school dismissal and outdoor extracurricular programs (e.g. athletics). WTPS schools will not be altering school schedules on April 8. Our athletic practices and games for the day will be held as planned and all athletes and spectators will be reminded that at no time will it be safe to look at the sun without the protection of authentic and properly certified eclipse viewing glasses.

A solar eclipse is a rare and exciting event; however, there are eye safety concerns surrounding a solar eclipse. While WTPS will be educating the students on eclipse safety – especially the danger of looking at the sun during the aforementioned timeframe – it is imperative that parents/guardians also speak with their children about solar eclipse safety. NASA provides safety information and resources on their website, click here to access the NASA resources. For those that wish to use solar eclipse viewing glasses, the American Astronomical Society (AAS) stresses the importance of using glasses that meet the ISO 123-2 International Standard. The AAS has vetted vendors that are confirmed to meet this international standard; click here to see the list of AAS-vetted vendors. Please stress to your children and students that at no time will it be safe to look at the sun without the protection of authentic and properly certified eclipse viewing glasses.

Sincerely,

Kevin Davis

Principal, Wall High School

The U.S. Department of Education has started a “soft launch” 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 “soft launch,” 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

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

MCVSD 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.

Click here to learn more about each program

If you have any questions, please reach out to your school counselor.

This instructional course will meet for 6 sessions. The course is designed to help students prepare for the new (2024) Digital Administration of the SAT. During the mathematics sessions students will engage in methods for applying math taught in the classroom to the questions presented on the SAT. With helpful tips along the way, students will engage in activities to strengthen their critical reading, sentence completion, grammar and SAT writing skills. Diagnostic and practice exams will not be administered during class time, but are available for students to self-administer independently with guidance from course instructors.

See attachment for more information and enrollment form.

April 11th-13th

See flyer for details

Wear blue on Friday, April 12th to support Autism Acceptance Month!

Congratulations to:

• Emily Gill who wrote about Mr. Gordon Cousins
• Sophia White who wrote about Mr. Justin Santiago

WHS's NNDCC faced a rigorous Area Manager Inspection led by Commander Eric Humphreys (Ret.). This annual review is vital for validating the program's effectiveness in grooming future leaders and promoting citizenship.

Congratulations to:

• Emily Gill who wrote about Mr. Gordon Cousins
• Sophia White who wrote about Mr. Justin Santiago

We are currently selling iWallTV clothing to help raise funds for the scholarship program we offer here at Wall High School!

The Wall High School TV program provides Seniors, who have been in the TV program for over 2+ years, with the opportunity to get a $500 scholarship. This scholarship will help with covering some of their expenses in College (application fees, textbooks, food & more). Your contribution will help relieve some of the financial stress as they transition into their first year at a University/College.

If you are interested supporting us then feel free to click on the link on our Instagram page @wallhstv or click here: https://www.bonfire.com/whstvprogram/

Wall High School students volunteered at the Bradley Food Pantry breaking down bulk items into household size servings. Way to go!

On Tuesday, 3/12, WHS hosted a Wellness Night sponsored by The Be Well Club and Yoga Club. This event aimed to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being through activities like meditation, yoga, Zumba, therapy dog sessions, and team-building activities. Attendees included various clubs such as the Dance Club, Anti-Bullying Task Force, Care Club, NAHS, Art Club, as well as departments like the Guidance Department, MultiCultural Club, Delta Club, and Math Club.

"Spring Sports" are scheduled to start in March. Boys Tennis begins March 11th and all other Spring sports begin on March 14th. If you are interested in participating in Baseball, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Track , Boys Tennis or Boys Volleyball, please make sure your physical is up to date and on file with our nurse’s office. To sign up for the sport you will need to log into your Genesis account and fill out the Spring Sport Form. Sports Physicals are due to the nurse’s office no later than February 23rd for Spring Sports.

Here are important points to be aware of:

• All physicals are reviewed and approved by the school physician

• This process takes 2-3 weeks

• This process may require additional clearance if requested by the school physician

• Sports physicals are valid for 365 days

• Sports physicals must not expire prior to the first practice date for any sport

• Sports physicals must be delivered to Wall High School

• Wall High School cannot accept faxes or scanned documents for sports physicals

• Questions can be directed to either Mrs. Marschalk, amarschalk@wallpublicschools.org or Mrs. Moriarty, nmoriarty@wallpublicschools.org

• The Sports Physical form can be accessed on the district website and also attached here

• Sports Physical Form

LIVE TO GIVE teaches that life’s abundance moves in cycles. In order to receive love, respect, kindness, etc. one must be willing to give those things to those around them. This Mindset shows that living to give requires one to stretch themselves, make a difference and receive gracefully, and by doing so, a legacy will be created for others to follow.

4 Key Components in this Mindset include:

• Stretch Yourself
• Make a Difference
• Receive Gracefully
• Create a Legacy