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Counseling Center Update

GRADUATION!

Whitmer Class of 2025 Graduation Website and the letter emailed to families in April for detailed information.

Graduation Events: Click on website and letter above for details.

• May 20, 2025: Senior Breakfast and Graduation Rehearsal (Students report at 7:40AM)

• May 21, 2025: Senior Assembly (Students report at 7:40AM/Assembly begins at 9:00AM)

• May 22, 2025: Graduation Ceremony at The University of Toledo Savage Arena

(Students report at 3:45PM, Doors open at 5:00PM, Ceremony begins at 6:00PM)

Ceremony Livestream: For family or friends who cannot attend, please use this link to watch the ceremony live.

Graduation Parking at UT: Parking will be available in Lots 1N, 1S, 2, 3, 3W, 4, 5, 6 and 18 (see map below). Parking in other lots will be a $5.95 charge per day or will be subject to a $65 parking ticket that cannot be waived. NO PARKING allowed on the grass or in non-designated areas and will be subject to ticketing.

Graduation Ticketing: Graduating Seniors will be sent an email directly to their school email account on May 14, 2025 after 3:00PM with six tickets to either print or download and share with family/friends for admittance into graduation. TICKETS WILL BE SCANNED AND THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY WITHOUT A TICKET. The email will be sent directly from The University of Toledo Athletic Office. Purchasing tickets is not permitted and each person must have a ticket downloaded or printed for entry.

Senior Assembly: Families of graduates are invited to attend the Senior Assembly on May 21, 2025 starting promptly at 9:00AM. For those who cannot attend, please use this link to watch the assembly live.

Graduate Exit Ticket: Each year, the district is required to gather exit ticket data from every member of the graduating class regarding post-secondary plans, college acceptance and scholarship awards. The results are reported at the graduation ceremony and in the Whitmer School Profile. Please complete the exit ticket Google Form by Monday, May 12, 2025.

MILITARY

Students interested in obtaining more information about the military can email Mrs. McNamara at amcnamara@wls4kids.org to schedule an appointment with a branch recruiter. If you have enlisted and are graduating this year, please email Mrs. McNamara to let her know for graduation purposes. Do you want to explore career opportunities in the military? Check out this site: Careers in the Military.

COURSE FAILURES

SENIORS: Any required class failed during the first semester needs to be completed online by May 16, 2025 to walk in the commencement ceremony. Any required classes failed the second semester will need to be recovered in the summer and the student will not walk in the commencement ceremony.

Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors: Students cannot retake current grade level courses failed until after the school year is over.

SUMMER SCHOOL

The deadline to register for summer school is TODAY, May 1, 2025. Please use the following link to register: 2025 Summer School Application. Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email at the end of May with further instructions. Any applications received after today, May 1, 2025 will be added to the waitlist. Please contact your counselor to determine which courses you are required to recover.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Check out all the current scholarships posted: WHS Scholarship Information. Contact college financial aid offices directly for their scholarship opportunities.

TRANSCRIPTS

Complete the following form to send transcripts to colleges: Transcript Request Form 2024-25. In May, Seniors will want to complete this form to have their final transcript sent to the college they are attending in the fall.

FAFSA®

The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now OPEN!

How to Prepare for the FAFSA® Form.

Please check out our new site: Financial Aid Basics. It’s a one-stop resource for financial aid, scholarship, and graduation information!

SCHEDULING FOR 2025-2026

Student-initiated schedule changes will not be made after May 30, 2025. Be advised changes may be made by staff. Please note schedule changes will not be permitted, including when a student decides they are not interested in a particular class or the student did not complete the summer project; this includes HONORS and AP classes.

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS

The time period to submit the Intent to Participate for College Credit Plus during the 2025-2026 school year expired on March 31, 2025. Please contact Mrs. Shively at sshively@wls4kids.org with any questions.

EMPLOYMENT

Students looking for Seasonal Employment? Here’s a list of companies looking for seasonal employees along with the link to apply. Additional work opportunities for students are listed in the Whitmer Job Board. The job board is updated on Wednesdays by 2:45pm.

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Important Announcement: Updated Electronic Device Protocol

Dear Families and Students,

We hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer break! As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to inform you about an important update to our school protocol regarding the use of electronic devices. We believe that this updated protocol will help students stay engaged in their studies and reduce distractions.

Starting August 21, 2024, we will be implementing an updated Electronic Device protocol designed to create a more focused and productive learning environment for all students. Here are the key points you need to know:

Devices Permitted:

• Personal Electronic / Communication Devices including earbuds, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, pads, laptops, etc. may be brought to school but can only be used at designated times.

• No over-the-ear devices are permitted in the school building, including in the cafeteria.

Restricted Spaces:

• Devices are not permitted for use in the learning space including classrooms, Learning Lab, and during assemblies.

• Earbud devices are not permitted to be worn in the building with the exception of the cafeteria (only one is permitted to be worn).

Usage Guidelines:

• Cell phones may only be used before and after school, during the student lunch break, and in between classes as long as they don’t create a distraction, disruption or otherwise interfere with the educational environment.

• Students must place smaller electronics (cell phones, earbuds, etc.) in the device pocket holder when entering the classroom. Items will remain in the pocket until the end of the class period, including when leaving to use the restroom.

• In an emergency (such as a lockdown), students will be permitted to collect their devices to communicate home to families.

Consequences:

• Any misuse of devices will result in the device being confiscated for the remainder of the day.

• First offense will result in a warning and the student will be permitted to pick up the device from the ARC at the end of the day.

• Repeated violations will lead to further progressive disciplinary actions. In addition, the guardian will need to pick up the confiscated device.

As a reminder, The Board assumes no responsibility for theft, loss, or damage to, misuse or unauthorized use of PCDs brought onto its property.

The full board policy can be referenced HERE.

We appreciate your support in ensuring a smooth transition to this updated policy. Please feel free to review the Whitmer Device Confiscation Form with your student.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Warm Regards,

Whitmer Administration