WHS Principal's Update!!

We are administering the PSAT/NMSQT to all 10th grade students and some 11th grade students on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. There will be an altered bell schedule with a testing block for all students taking the test and an alternative activity for all other students. If your student is taking the PSAT, you and your student will receive an email from the testing coordinator with their testing location listed. Please be sure your student has a FULLY CHARGED, DISTRICT CHROMEBOOK AND CHARGER the day of the test. Also, all additional devices, such as smartphones, smart watches, META glasses, tablets and other laptops will NOT be permitted and cause your student's test to be invalidated.

• For more information regarding the PSAT, please click this link.

The remaining 11th and 12th graders will be in an alternate activity in the theatre. Attendance will be taken when they arrive at their 7th period class.

On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, we are excited to announce our 9th Grade Workshop Series that will focus on state mandated and state standard focused curriculum. Students will rotate through a series of 5 workshops to include a Stomata Leaf Lab, CPR/Stop The Bleed, English/Language Arts Theme & Poetry, Dangerous Effects of Vaping and Illicit Drugs, and Team Building through School Spirit! Each 9th grader will receive an email with their assigned rotation for the workshops.

Attendance will be taken throughout the day. This is a day that we expect all 9th graders to attend! This is not a day off for 9th grade.

PARENTS AND STUDENTS... PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR YOUR 9TH GRADE WORKSHOP ASSIGNMENTS AND CLASSROOM ROTATION!!!

Generally, we have a large number of parents that will pick up their student for Early Release, immediately following the test, which creates a HUGE backlog and long waits.

If you are planning an early release of your student on Wednesday, 10/7/26, following the PSAT Block, please complete this form and expect a confirmation call from our secretarial team. Once confirmed, your student's pass will be available in Minga at the time agreed upon, 1:00pm or later. I will close this form at 10am on Wednesday morning, however, the sooner you do this, the better!

Please know that we will NOT call into classes to release students until ALL students have finished testing, 1:00pm or later.

Peers for Papers will be holding our first general session on Monday, October 5 from 3:15-4:00 in room 2-112. If you need assistance with writing in any of your classes, this is the place for you! See your English teacher of Mrs. Streed for a parent consent form.

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship is a state-funded program that rewards students for their hard work in high school. It helps cover the cost of college tuition at eligible Florida schools based on your GPA, test scores, and community service/paid work hours. There are different award levels (like Florida Academic Scholar and Florida Medallion Scholar), and each has its own requirements.

You must register and apply for Bright Futures to be considered. Apply even if you plan to attend college out of state—you never know if you might return to Florida and want to use it!

Completing your hours, keeping up your grades, and staying on track with testing can make you eligible for this great opportunity!

Deadlines to remember:

• Community Service/Work Hours: Complete by December 31, 2025 to ensure everything is uploaded before final evaluations.
• Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 (recommended to do it now so we can check the status before graduation)

• Go to: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home
• Click on the Link in the first paragraph to “Create a Student Account.”
• Fill in the information, your legal name and birthdate must match exactly to what is in SIS, take your time! (skip the FLE ID) then click the blue “SUBMIT” button at the bottom.
• You will need to know your Social Security Number but can skip it to put in the initial application as long as you remember to go back and update your application later.
• Take a picture of the blue box that pops up so you have the Username and Password.

(Send the picture to a trusted adult, they keep pictures longer than you do!)

• Then complete the rest of the questions. Hit "Submit" and you are done.
• When it asks for the Graduation Date, please put 05/30/2027

Are you interested in a career in the military or looking for free career-planning insights? Take advantage of this opportunity by signing up to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)!

The ASVAB can help you explore your strengths, identify potential career paths, and learn more about opportunities available to you after high school.

Reach out to Mr. Mickens if you have any questions!!! Timothy.Mickens@palmbeachschools.org

Looking forward community service hours? Look no further, below is a great opportunity!!! Call for Student Volunteers! Support Wellington Elementary!
We are looking for 15–20 enthusiastic high school volunteers to help make our upcoming community event a huge success!

• Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
• Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• What You’ll Be Doing: WES Trunk or Treat! Assisting guests at our craft stations, game stations, and photo booth!
• Dress Code: Wear a WHS shirt with jeans
• First come first serve.

How to Sign Up
Ready to pitch in and earn volunteer hours? Claim your spot by signing up on our volunteer tracking sheet here:
Volunteer Sign-Up Google Sheet

For any questions contact Dr: Louis-Rosemyrtle.louis@palmbeachschools.org

On Thursday, October 1st, our campus was buzzing with excitement as we hosted over 40 Florida colleges and universities for our annual College Fair! From major state universities to local colleges, students had a fantastic time connecting with admissions representatives, exploring programs, and taking big steps toward their higher education goals. Huge thanks to all the representatives who spent the day with us!

Next Friday, October 9th, Palm Beach State College will be on campus for FSA and Bright Futures. Utilize this link to sign up https://forms.gle/3xXUg7JXz9Dwhaut5

Why Become a Palm Beach State Dual Enrollment Student?

As a dual enrollment or early admission student, you can begin taking college classes in high school and earn a two-year college degree by the time you graduate or soon after.

Authorization Requests

Students submit authorization requests via Workday
Visit the Dual Enrollment Steps for instructions.
If you're experiencing issues, please email dualenrollment@pbsc.edu

Submission Deadlines

• Deadline to submit November 30, 2026. Registration opens October 7, 2026

Workday Palm Beach State - Sign in to Workday

Eligibility & Steps - Dual Enrollment & Early Admission

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement and Lorraine Dodero of the Sam J. Frankino Foundation developed the Lorraine Dodero STEM Goes Red Scholarship in 2019 with the goal of bridging the gap between student interests in pursuing a career in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and achieving their goals.

Scholarship Details

• Fifteen (15) students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship

• Winners announced by April 2027

• Funds may be applied to a future academic year

• Scholarships can be sent directly to a student’s school or issued via a Gift of College gift card, even if the student hasn’t yet selected a college.

Qualification Requirements

• 11th-12th grade student currently living in or attending school in one of the following counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Wayne

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Identifies as Female

• U.S. citizen/permanent resident of the U.S.

• Applying for funding for the following:

• Attendance at a university with the intent to major in a STEM-related field.

• Attendance at a vocational or technical trade institution with a focus on earning a degree/certificate in a STEM-related field.

• Past award recipients are not eligible to re-apply; however past applicants who were not awarded a scholarship are encouraged to re-apply.

In addition to meeting the scholarship qualifications, a review committee will select finalists based on:

• Interest and commitment to pursue a career in a STEM field

• (2) letters of recommendation. Qualities should include academic potential in STEM and leadership, service, and character.

• Academic achievement

• Five (5) paragraph essay* (500 words maximum) which addresses at minimum, two of the following application questions:

• What inspired your interest in STEM, and how has that shaped your educational and career aspirations?

• What opportunities and challenges do you believe women face in STEM today? How do you hope to contribute to advancing women in STEM throughout your career?

• How can STEM innovation improve health outcomes and quality of life? Describe how you hope your future education and career will contribute to building healthier communities.

• How do you plan to use your STEM education to make a positive impact on others? Include how you hope to lead, mentor, or inspire future generations.

• Looking beyond college, what impact do you hope to make through your STEM career? How are you preparing today to build toward that future?

Application Submission

Submissions for the 2027 Lorraine Dodero STEM Goes Red Scholarship will be accepted between the dates of Monday, October 5, 2026 – Tuesday, December 15, 2026.

To apply online, scan this QR code or visit our website: www.heart.org/CLESTEMGoesRed.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are experiencing difficulties with submitting your application via our system, please contact Makenzie.morgan@heart.org for assistance.

WATCH: The 2024 Lorraine Dodero STEM Goes Red Scholarship recipient recently attended STEM Goes Red and had the opportunity to connect with Lorraine Dodero

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at STEM.Scholarship@heart.org.

Our annual DECA Kickoff was a great way to officially begin another exciting year for Wellington High School DECA! With more than 250 chapter members in attendance, students had the opportunity to learn more about DECA competitions, leadership, business, and the opportunities available throughout the year. The event also gave our members a chance to build camaraderie and connect with other students who share an interest in business and marketing. We incorporated games, activities, and competition information to make the afternoon both educational and fun. Most importantly, students left with a better understanding of what DECA has to offer and how they can get involved. We are excited to see what this group accomplishes this year!

After some "construction" over summer, we would like to introduce you to the new WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL PTSO! We are now open for parent, staff, & student memberships. By joining, you are giving back to your school, learning about volunteer opportunities, & receiving our newsletters. Students can also receive volunteer hours when working with us. We are a 501c3 charitable organization. Please note our new email address and link to join.

Your Board,

President- Jennifer Abreu

Vice President- Esmeralda Kemp

Treasurer- Lisa Johnson

Secretary- Missy Schubert

Volunteer Coordinator- Mariela Lebron

Teacher Liason- Pam Kassis

PTSOWCHS@GMAIL.COM