Warren G. Harding High School

Happy Fall WGH Families!

We have had a busy and exciting first grading period at WGH. Students have been actively working in their classrooms, athletes are coming to the end of their fall seasons, and our extra-curricular clubs and activities are in full swing.

At WGH we have so much to offer for students to get involved - there is something for just about any area of interest.

Families can learn about our athletics and extra-curriculars by watching our Warren Student Communication Network (WSCN) daily updates! Each day the students produce a news show that is posted here http://www.wscntv.com/ and you can find archived episodes, music videos, and other productions at the WSCN YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/wscntv .

If you have any questions about any of these opportunities, give us a call or send an email to the advisors.

We hope your child takes advantage of the great stuff WGH has to offer.

Dr. Janis Ulicny

Please join the WGH staff for our November 2026 Parent Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 3:00pm – 7:00 pm

All requests must be submitted no later than Friday, Nov. 13, 2026

There will be a Financial Aid (FAFSA) Information Session for parents of students in the Class of 2027 @ 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.

You can register on this link.

Parent / Teacher Conferences Tuesday November 17, 2026 3:00PM - 7PM – Fill out form

There is a new social media trend that is called “Beat the Sign”, "No Cop, No Stop", and "Stop Sign Challenge" and is a reported name for a potentially dangerous driving activity in which

participants intentionally disregard stop signs and compete to surpass previous records for

the number of intersections crossed without stopping. The activity involves speeding,

recording attempts, or sharing footage with peers through social media. If your child is driving, please have a conversation with them and help us to remind them of these guidelines:

• Discuss responsible driving, peer pressure, and social media challenges with teenage

drivers.

• Reinforce that online attention is never worth risking lives.

• Address concerning driving behavior or videos involving their children.

If you see, hear, or are aware of this challenge occurring, please notify the authorities or call

911, notify an adult, or even report the behavior to the Safer Ohio School Tipline.

SaferOH Tip Line: https://ohioschoolsafetycenter.ohio.gov/pre-k-12-schools/safer-ohio-

school-tip-line/safer-ohio-school-tip-line

Call or Text: 844-723-3764 (844-SaferOH)

College Applications / Common Applications: College application deadlines are fast approaching. The deadline for several early application colleges/universities is November 1st. See your selected college for specific details and dates. Take time to review your applications to make sure you have all the materials needed to complete the application process. Please request transcripts through Naviance so I can forward them to your chosen colleges. See me for any questions you may have.

• I will be in room 3221 to assist students with common App and College applications February 14th –December 9th . Students will need to ack their Raider Day teacher for a pass to the lab for help during 5th period.

FAFSA Information: If you wish to apply for Financial Aid for the 2027/2028 academic year, you must fill out a Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) at this website, https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa or you can contact our MYPATH representative at school for assistance (more information for times and dates that Mypath will be available to come). There are some students that feel college will be too expensive, the FAFSA is the 1st step in gaging how affordable college will be. Students may be able to receive a Pell Grant which they will not have to pay back later. This grant can make a substantial difference in reducing the cost of tuition.

College Rep Visits Colleges and Universities that will be visiting the WGH campus during 5th period lunch are as follows:

• University of Akron, October 15th

• U.S. Air Force, October 20th

• Hiram College, October 22nd

• Xavier University, October 27th

• U.S. Navy October 29th

• U.S. Marines, November 3rd

• Youngstown State University, November 5th

• Baldwin Wallace University, November 10th

• U.S. Air Force, November 12th

• Thiel College, November 19th

Students can chat me on teams and tell me which school session they would like to attend. College reps will be informing students about their school and answer any questions that you may have.

We are welcoming Alice Long from Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) to work with our students. JOG can support our students through Academic support, Career counseling including gaining credentials, enrolling in Technical Training and job placement. Their mission is to assist students in completing their education and successfully transition to employment at a livable wage or post-secondary job .

School Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, November 11th.

📦 Order Deadlines & Delivery: Orders placed by midnight on Picture Day will be delivered to the school. Digital downloads ordered online will be sent via email before printed packages arrive. Orders placed more than 24 hours after Picture Day will have a $12 late fee added to the order and may be shipped via USPS to the address provided.

🧼 Before the Photo: Mirrors, combs, tissues, and wipes will be available upon request to help students look their best.

⚠️ Important: Please double-check that you are placing your order under the correct school. Incorrect event selection may delay delivery and have your order be delivered to the incorrect school.

If you have any questions, call us at 330.792.4377 or visit our FAQ section.

Thanks and Keep Smiling!!

Robert Senn Studio

This link will go LIVE ON September 30th: https://rsphoto.accessmyevent.comWGH2026

Our Junior year is one of the most exciting in high school because the sky is the limit as we start making serious plans!

Juniors recently completed a short survey to update their career plans for Ms. Mizik. This information is used to connect students with trips and meetings to learn more about the profession they are interested in. Students who chose not to complete the survey in Raider Day will miss out on opportunities, so please remind your student to participate in every Raider Day career lesson!

On Oct 2, several students attended YSU Manufacturing Day for hands-on experience with some of the technical aspects involved in manufacturing careers. It was a day filled with new experiences that will help when choosing a career path!

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Upcoming Career Sessions at WGH

To learn from the people in the field, students will be invited to attend upcoming meetings with current professionals or college students who are currently studying for these careers. Exact dates to be determined based on the speaker's availability.

• 30 students are interested in medical careers. They will sit down with a hospital-based respiratory therapist to learn about different types of medical careers and what it's like to work in a hospital.

• 6 students will talk with a college student who is studying Environmental Biology because they are interested in working with wildlife and/or conservation.

• 7 students will meet with a college student who is studying Adolescent Psychology/Forensics because they would like to learn about working in a social services/criminal justice field.

• 7 students will meet with a local mechanical engineer with experience in automotive manufacturing and design. This will help them understand the differences between the many types of engineering from someone who has been in the field for many years.

17 students indicated that they don't know where to start with choosing a career path, and this is totally ok! High school is where students figure things out, and we're here to help. Many of these students have been invited to take the ASVAB, which has a great tool for matching a career to a student's interests and aptitudes. You may remember the ASVAB as the entrance exam for the military, but it can be used for so much more with no pressure for a military career.

Please follow the WGH Class of 2028! https://www.instagram.com/wgh2028/

Thank you for sharing your students with us. Please contact Sue Mizik anytime you have questions, concerns, or just want to talk about your student. This is exactly why we're here!

Susan.mizik@warrencityschools.org

Text: 234-244-7470

On October 27th the Beverly Barile Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted twenty-five new members: Shania Adams, Tai'John Atkins, Gianna Clune, Luca Dennis, Nichole Frankos, Layla Gore, Aryana Jackson, Isaiah Jackson, Ross Johnson, James Jones, Raylee Katona, Sariah McDonald, James McHan, Owen Morgenstern, Chloe Newell, Sophia Phillips, Sanaa Pitts, Alexis Popadak, Elyse Ramsey, D'Eionte Stoutamire, Cailyn Turner, Jacy Ullom, Isabella Vaughn, Julian Walker, and

Shaleea Williams.

The National Honor Society (NHS) is co-curricular organization that recognizes high-performing students. Selection is based on four core values:

• Scholarship: Meeting or exceeding a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) set by the local chapter (typically a 3.0, B, or 85% average, or higher).







• Service: Contributing voluntary, uncompensated time to help the school or community.







• Leadership: Demonstrating resourcefulness, problem-solving, and positive influence among peers.







• Character: Displaying responsibility, honesty, reliability, and a clean disciplinary record.
• Congratulations to these families!

● The beginning of quarter 2 has just started! Grades matter at every grade level; however, for 10th graders it is one step closer to earning their diploma. Grades matter in 10th grade because they contribute to your child's overall high school GPA and can influence future opportunities, including college admissions, scholarships, advanced course work and career pathways. Sophomore year is an important time to develop strong study habits, stay on top of assignments, earn credits, and build the academic foundation needed for graduation and future success. Failure letters will be sent home if your child has failed any classes for quarter one.

● 10th graders completed a career assessment during quarter one. The results will be reviewed in a small group format throughout quarter 2. In addition, the last day for registering for the TCTC Career Day Field Trip is November 8th. If your child is interested in attending the field trip and has not signed up yet, the link is on the TCTC website and is located on Ms. Zinger's team page.

● The TCTC Career Day Field Trip will take place on December 1st, 2026. TCTC will provide lunches for your child😊 If your child is interested in attending TCTC for 11th & 12th grade, TCTC will have an open house on December 10th from 6:00-8:00 PM. More information coming soon about TCTC!

● Graduation plans will be sent home this month (November). These graduation plans are based on your child's 9th grade year such as career interests, post high school goals, what credits were earned or not earned during 9th grade year, state testing scores, and seals.

● As a 10th grader, it’s very important to get involved with extracurricular activities such as sports and clubs. Extracurricular activities can improve social skills, provide more opportunities, and allow your child to flourish in and out of school. The WSCN provides updates and information about clubs, sports, and other activities that 10th graders can participate in throughout the school year.

● Be sure to always check my Team's Page “Class of 2029 (Zinger) often for updates & important information happening throughout the school year. Any questions or concerns feel free to reach out at maria.zinger@warrencityschools.org or 330-841-2316 ext. 2589

Did you know that missing more than one day of school per month has proven to lessen a your child's chances to succeed in school? Join us in helping to make sure your child misses less than eight days of school this year. Time missed due to tardiness adds up too, so let’s make it to school on time, every day! You child will be monitoring their attendance weekly during their Raider Day Check-Out and hopefully we can all work to have your child in school and on time daily!

The following procedures apply for an absence to be considered excused:

• The parent/guardian must call the attendance office 330.841.2316 ext. 2156 or send an email to the attendance secretary, wghattendance@warrencityschools.org ; faxes can be sent to 330.841.2289.
• The parent/guardian must provide WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION when the student returns to school or within two days of his/her return from the absence.
• Documentation should be in the form of a doctor’s excuse, court excuse, or a note from the parent.
• Only seven (7) parent notes will be accepted throughout the school year. After seven notes only a doctor’s excuse or court excuse will be accepted to excuse an absence.
• If a student has a written document to submit it should be turned in to the Attendance Secretary. The student will be provided with an excused absence pass.
• Absences are considered unexcused if the student does not bring a note or written documentation.
• A student with an unexcused absence is not permitted to make up missed schoolwork.

As we enter the second nine weeks, your child’s grades are a priority for ensuring that they stay on track to be graduation ready. All four years of high school are part of your child’s permanent academic record. As a parent, it’s important to help your child find balance between panicking from stress and beginning to accept individual responsibility for academic performance.

One great way to stay in “the know” with your child’s grades, is to utilize the Progress Book App that Warren City Schools provides for parents and students to view grades and assignments. Using Progress Book, you can quickly and easily monitor your child’s progress without having to get too heavily involved unless you see a red flag—such as a low test score or an assignment not being handed in. If you need to set up your Parent Account in Progress Book account, please contact Heather.fellows@warrencityschools.org or 330-841-2316 Ext: 2488

• How to do a report card review with your teen:

1. If there was a grade that was lower than expected, make a plan for how to improve it.

2. Empower your teen to advocate for themselves.

3. Set expectations.

4. End with encouragement and connection

Mental Health Awareness

School is a place where we grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Students face different challenges that can take a huge toll on their mental health. From choosing a career path, studying for exams and even gaining a social group can be very difficult. So, it comes as no surprise that many students might develop stress, anxiety and even depression during the school year. It is important to take the right steps to help your child during the school year so that their mental health is not affected.

Helpful tips for teens to manage mental health:

• Stick to a routine

• Stay organized

• Get a good night's rest

• Keep a strong support system

• Be kind yourself

• Be sure to check my Teams Page “WGH Class of 2030 Senediak” often for updates & important information happening during the school year.

After-School tutoring will start the week of October 5th on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• English Tutoring will be held in Room 3202 with Ms. Seddon
• Math Tutoring will be held in Room 3207 with Mrs. Superak
• Science Tutoring will be held in ROom 3215 with Mrs. Hunter

There is a 3:30 shuttle provided for transportation home. Any student needing help is encouraged to attend.

Scholarship information relating to trade schools and colleges is posted on the Scholarship channel on the Class of 2027 TEAMS page, on the Warren City Schools Website under Harding Guidance and on Naviance. There are also copies of applications in Senior Raider Day classrooms. A resume lab is available on Fridays during 5th period in Room 3114 for students who would like assistance creating a resume. Students should chat Mrs. Anzevino on TEAMS for help in any of these areas.

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center experienced an Invasion of Monsters today, October 29, 2026. It was the BEST type of Monster Invasion! Earlier in the Month second Grade students from Lincoln PK-8 designed and wrote about monsters and sent the pictures they drew over to the Warren G. Harding High School Ceramics I Students. The WGH students then created 3-dimentional ceramic creations of the monsters. Today all of the monsters got together to meet their partners in monster creation. The second graders got to read to their high school partners what they had written and the high school students got to share their ceramic thought process with the second graders. Much to the second graders’ delight, the ceramic monsters were gifted to them by the high school students!

Students all receive a free breakfast and lunch!

• November 11: Picture Retakes
• November 17: Parent Teacher Conferences

The Raider Pantry is a resource to students at Warren G. Harding High School who have a need for food and personal care items.

The Raider Pantry will be open throughout the academic year to all Harding High School students and will be stocked with a variety of food, clothing and personal care items. The Raider Pantry will be accessible to all students with the coordination of our staff throughout the school day with a referral form. We have even added parent curbside pickup to our online referral process!

Students from the Transition to Work program at Harding, under the supervision of their Coordinator Melissa Bartholomew, take responsibility for the Raider Pantry. The transition program will keep inventory, order product, wash/fold/clothing, display product and collect usage data. This will serve as a work experience for these students where they will gain skills and knowledge of the work world.

Please know that we are here to assist you and your family if the need arises. Below is a sample of the request form that the students can fill out to gain in person access to the Pantry.

Students and families can also access the Raider Pantry through our online QR code to request curbside pickup or have it packed and ready for the student at days end--or use this link: Raider Pantry Request 2026-2027 – Fill out form

You can visit us on Warren G. Harding’s Parent Portal if the QR code doesn’t work for you!

WGH Key Club worked on motivation messages on the entrances and exits to the building to support Key Club Week, which is November 2-6, 2026. They also displayed a "kindness wall" in the Cafeteria where students could write kind messages to staff and others. Key Club is one of the oldest and largest student-led service organization for high school students. Key Club is international high school branch of Kiwanis International, it focuses on community activism, volunteer work, and leadership

ProgressBook is the online gradebook shared with teachers and families. Both students and parents can have their own access account. If you do not have an account, you can request a registration key (parent or student) by email to the WGH Student Services Secretary Heather Fellows at heather.fellow@warrencityschools.org or you may call Ms.Fellows at Extension 2123.

You can access ProgressBook one of two ways:

1. Download the Mobile App Go to the Apple App Store or Android Apps on Google Play and search for “Progress Book Parent/Student” to find the Frontline Progress Book Parent/Student mobile app and download the app.

1. Log onto the www.warrencityschools.org and click ProgressBook Parent Access

If You Have a Registration Key

Open the mobile app and tap Login.

When redirected to the website, begin typing your district name.

In the results list that displays, select your district, and tap Go.

Scroll down to the New to ProgressBook and tap Create Account.

On the next screen, tap New Parent Account or New Student Account.

Follow the prompts on the screen to complete registration.

If You Already Have an Account

Open the mobile app or visit the website and tap Login.

When redirected to the website, begin typing your district name.

In the results list that displays, select your district, and tap Go.

Enter your Username and Password and tap Sign In.