Wall High School Knightly News

Dear Wall High School students, families, and staff:

End of Marking Period 1

November 5th is the end of the first marking period. Please remember to check the parent portal to monitor your child’s attendance as well as grades and assignments. Please encourage your child to communicate with their teachers in regards to any missing assignments and to turn in all work before the end of the marking period. Let’s finish the first marking period strong! Report cards will be posted to the Genesis Parent Portal at the end of the school day on Monday, November 17th.

Fall Sports Playoffs

As we near the end of the fall sports season we encourage students and families to continue to come out and support our teams that are still competing in their respective state tournaments. Click the button below for the athletic schedule with the most up to date list of games and game times.

WHS Fall Drama

The WHS Fall Drama this year is Eurydice. The shows are November 20 at 7PM, November 21 at 7PM, and November 22 at 1PM and 5PM and all shows are in the Wall Intermediate School Auditorium. See below this section for a synopsis of the show and a link to purchase tickets.

Auditorium Renovations and Athletic Field Upgrades

The renovations to the auditorium are almost complete, and we look forward to opening the space for students, staff, and families in the very near future. Please look below for a picture of the new space!

Work will begin in the next few weeks on athletic field upgrades on the school campus behind the high school. You can click here for descriptions and images of the upgrades on the district Athletics webpage.

The athletic field upgrades include:

• New running track
• Two turf fields
• New bleachers on the track stadium field
• New sports lighting
• Drainage
• Concrete sidewalks & lighting
  

The new Wall Athletic Track Stadium will include an eight lane running track with two straights, athletic turf field for football, field hockey, soccer, & lacrosse. The project also includes new home & away bleachers, a press box, and sports lighting.

The current Wall Athletic Stadium will be resurfaced with an athletic turf field lined for soccer, lacrosse, & field hockey. The existing home bleachers and press box will remain, but the visitor bleachers will be removed to allow for a wider field. The project includes new fencing, sidewalks, and sports lighting.

We look forward to these awesome upgrades to our athletic fields!

Fall Field Testing

The high school is required to participate in a field test to prepare for new assessments in the spring of 2026: the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment–Adaptive (NJSLA-Adaptive) and the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment–Adaptive (NJGPA-Adaptive). Ms. McCann's letter from October 14th is linked below for your reference and it provides more details.

All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will participate in the field testing which will take place in the morning on November 13th and November 14th. 12th graders will only be required to participate in the math NJGPA field testing if they were enrolled in Algebra II during 11th grade.

The high school will run a bell schedule similar to the PSAT/YouScience testing day and more details will be shared with students and parents as we approach the testing dates. Seniors who are not testing will use the allotted testing time to work on college applications with their School Counselors and/or to use the time as a study hall both mornings.

School Closed for NJEA Conference

And please remember that school is closed on Thursday, November 6th and Friday, November 7th.

- Mr. Davis

Eurydice is a poetic reimagining of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, which is told from her perspective. It begins as Eurydice dies on her wedding day and follows her journey in the Underworld, where she is reunited with her father but loses her memory. While there, she must choose between staying with her father in the Underworld or following her husband, Orpheus, back to the land of the living. The play explores themes of love, loss, memory, and grief through a surreal and beautiful lens, featuring magical realism and a unique perspective on the original story.

The shows are November 20 at 7PM, November 21 at 7PM, and November 22 at 1PM and 5PM and all shows are in the Wall Intermediate School Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased in advance using the button below.

Yearbook is now $110

Link to order: Buy Your Yearbook

The Wall High School Parent-Teacher Organization plays an important role in building a strong school community and supporting programs for both students and staff. PTO funds help provide classroom resources, student events, teacher appreciation activities, and more. We encourage every family to join the PTO for the 2025–26 school year and pay annual dues—your participation directly benefits our school. Membership information and payment options can be found through the link below. Thank you for helping us make this year exceptional for our students.

• September 17, 2025
• November 12, 2025
• January 14, 2026
• March 11, 2026
• May 13, 2026

The Wall Crimson Knights Boys Soccer Program made History when beating Point Pleasant Beach 5 to 1.

With that win our very own HEAD COACH GARRY LINSTRA collected his 300th career win.

Garry has been the boys head coach for for the past 25 years beginning in 2002. He has led the Crimson Knights to NJSIAA STATE SECTIONAL TITLES in 2004, 2019 and 2022. Garry captured the overall NJSIAA STATE TITLE in 2004

Garry has become just the 4th soccer coach in Shore Conference History to win 300 plus games. The most impressive aspect of this elite accomplishment is the way Coach Linstra has gotten here.

The care, guidance, and values he has instilled in every athlete who comes through the program. The culture built on hard work, respect, and teamwork, where kids grow not only as players but as people. The time, effort, and heart he puts into developing young athletes and supporting them on and off the field truly make a difference.

Thank you COACH LINSTRA for leading with integrity, passion, and commitment — and for always putting the kids first. Your impact will be felt for years to come CONGRATULATIONS!

AP Environmental Science students are designing their own “monster species” to explore how habitat affects adaptations and survival. Creative science at its best!

Scoir is a solution for students, supporters, counselors, and colleges focused on finding the right fit through a unified college search and planning network. This platform connects students to a powerful set of tools to help them identify their talents, search for their college fit, plan with their supporters, and apply when ready. As a parent/guardian, you play an integral role on Scoir by providing your student(s) with college suggestions, financial information, and general guidance.

Everyone should try to join at least one club!

Take a look at the club and activities website and email the clubs advisor if you have any questions.

WHS students are showing their commitment to making healthy, drug-free choices during Red Ribbon Week! During Unit Lunch, students answered trivia questions, won prizes, and signed the RRW pledge: "Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free."

WHS Peer Leaders visited the seniors at CareOne at Wall, where they played trivia and even sang some karaoke!

Through the Peer Leadership Program, students learn to be natural helpers, support their peers, and give back through community service projects that inspire compassion and connection in Wall.

In an effort to spread out school spirit throughout the year, the Wall High School Student Council is sponsoring a Battle of the Classes. Students can earn points for their class at the Pep Rally, Volleyball Night, Hall Decorating, and by attending various school events each marking period. For more details or to stay up to date with Battle of the Classes events, check out @WallStuCo on Instagram.

Join us in celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with events and activities all year. This section will share district celebrations, announcements, and ways our school community can honor this historic milestone.

It's time to start planning for the 2026-2027 school year! Please take note of the upcoming registration dates for our youngest students:

• Kindergarten Registration: Monday, February 2, 2026
• Preschool Registration: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Children are registered in their neighborhood schools in the order that completed registrations are received. Please be advised in the event that grade-level capacity is reached, incoming students may be assigned to another WTPS elementary school.

Registration Questions?

Do you have questions or need assistance with the registration process? Please follow this link to the district website or contact Kerrin McGowan, our District Registrar, with all your questions and inquiries.

• Email: kmcgowan@wallpublicschools.org
• Phone: 732-556-2658

If your family is experiencing economic challenges or homelessness, visit the McKinney Vento webpage for essential information and guidance on available resources.

District Homeless Education Liaison

Tiffany Steiner
tsteiner@wallpublicschools.org
732.556.2647

Please be advised, WHS will not accept food deliveries from services such as DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, etc. for students in our school. While we understand the convenience these services provide, they create significant disruptions within our main office. More importantly, allowing outside food/lunch deliveries raises concerns about the safety and security of our students and staff.

Please note: Parents and guardians are still permitted to drop off lunch for students who may have forgotten their meals. However, we ask that you coordinate these drop-offs directly through our main office to ensure a smooth process.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the well-being and security of our school community.

Mr. Davis