SHS Weekly Update

Members of the Green Club participated in a clean-up effort this week, picking up trash on and off campus.

Rick Rowlands of Christian Outreach stopped by the IWCS Land Lab to present a certificate of thanks to the students and staff for their recent donations. Students who are members of the Walter S. Newman FFA participated in an annual Brunswick Stew fundraiser that raised $2500 for the charity. Students also held a canned food drive that produced 400 lbs of canned good that will help the charity feed families of the county in need.

The SHS Chorus will hold its annual Night on Broadway fundraising concerts on March 15 at 7 p.m. and on March 16 at 6 p.m.! Tickets are $10 at the door. Venmo and checks made payable to SHS Choral Boosters are accepted. Please join us for an unforgettable evening of music and fun with our incredibly talented singers!

Friendly Reminder: Please pay senior dues as soon as possible if you have not done so. The cost is $75.00. Pay online here.

If you have not ordered your cap and gown, please visit Jostens.com to place your order. Cap and Gowns will be delivered on Wednesday, March 27 in the commons from 10:30am to 1:00pm. If you have a balance, please pay online before March 27 or bring your payment on that day to submit in person.

The SHS Counseling Office has compiled important scholarship information for students. Please visit the website below to view:

https://sites.google.com/iwcs.k12.va.us/shscounselingoffice/college-career-planning/scholarships?authuser=0

In an attempt to actively identify, locate and evaluate children 2 through 21, who are in need of special education services and/or protection under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Isle of Wight County Schools will be holding Child Find Screenings on the dates listed below.

If you suspect that your preschool child or private schooled/homeschooled student may have a disability, please join us for a brief screening of your child’s fine and gross motor skills, speech language development and cognitive abilities.

Parents of enrolled students, who are suspected of having a disability, may request a Child Study meeting at their zoned/attending school.

March 18, 2024

9:00am - 12:00pm

Carrollton Elementary School

14440 New Towne Haven Lane

Carrollton, VA 23314

(757) 357-8850

March 20, 2024

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Windsor Elementary School

20008 Courthouse Highway

Windsor, VA 23487

(757) 242-4193

Mrs. Craig's Packer Block will be collecting gently used Prom dresses and mens suits in room 47 through the last week of May.

The SHS Counselors will begin meeting with ninth and tenth grade students beginning on March 25 for scheduling. If you would like to participate with your student, please contact the appropriate counselor. The course selection sheet is also attached for your reference.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hquw_o6LNKJY2nLwoci13IlsdEZXPrWw/view?usp=sharing

Ms. Rachael Davidson

Last Names: A-D, Me-Pa

rdavidson@iwcs.k12.va.us

757-357-8778

Ms. Meredith Hynes

Last Names: E–Mc

mhynes@iwcs.k12.va.us

757-357-8781

Ms. Lana Booth

Last Names: Pe-Z

lbooth@iwcs.k12.va.us

757-357-8780

If your student is interested in a Career and Technical program, they must fill out the CTE application. Please note, students who are already in a CTE program do NOT need to reapply unless they are seeking entry to a different program.

https://forms.gle/Qm9yLMTFDxsCBKUK7

We are excited to announce we are in the process of starting PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association). If you are interested in being a part of this process, please contact Chemerre Wells at chemerrem@ymail.com.

All second semester PE 9 and PE 10 students will be participating in Family Life Education on March 27th and March 28th. Please review the attached documents. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the Family Life Education unit, please complete the form and return to your child's instructor. Thank you!

Click the links below for more information regarding upcoming Family Life Education.

Monday, May 6, 2024

United States Government and Politics- 7:30 am

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Microeconomics- 7:30 am

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

English Literature and Composition-7:30 am

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Psychology-11:30 am

Friday, May 10, 2024

European History & United States History- 7:30 am

Macroeconomics-11:30 am

Monday, May 13, 2024

Calculus AB & BC -7:30 am

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

English Language and Composition-7:30 am

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Biology -11:30 am

WHO: Slaughter House is for wrestlers of all ages (K-12) who want to get next-level training in Folkstyle and Freestyle disciplines. We are not affiliated with any high school program and currently have multiple wrestlers competing on eight different high schools' teams.

WHEN: TUES / THURS 6-7:30 p.m.

WHERE: 13490 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield, VA 23430 -- left side of Hope Church through playground. We have an 8,000 square foot facility with 3x full mats, cardio, weights, and Crossfit equipment.

COST/SIGNUP: $200 for Spring Session (March 5th - May 23rd); www.smithfieldyouthwrestling.com (click register) -- 100% refund in first two weeks if not satisfied -- **wrestlers must have current USA Wrestling Card to participate

Smithfield Youth Wrestlers - $150

COACHES: Bryan Roggie, Marshall Robinson, Doug Smith, Jason Lewis, Jason Vaughn, Galilee Kissell, Evan Rawls, Owen Rawls

For more information, contact Coach Kates by email at akates@iwcs.k12.va.us

In collaboration with PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center), the Special Education Department is hosting a Transition to Adulthood series for families of students with disabilities. The first three sessions will consist of training regarding what it means to turn 18 as a student with a disability in Virginia, social security and Medicaid waivers, and financial decisions. Finally, there will be a Transition to Adulthood Fair where families can circulate through various vendor tables. Vendors include the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Postsecondary Education Rehabilitation Transition (PERT), PEATC, and the Department of Social Services (DSS).

Click the link below to download a letter from the Western Tidewater Health District.

Have you been asked to complete an Impact Aid Parent-Pupil Survey form, but aren’t sure why? Do you wonder how the information you provide will be used? See below for some of the most frequently asked questions about the Impact Aid Parent-Pupil Survey.

Visit this link to view information regarding Executive Order 28 related to "Parental Notification, Law Enforcement Collaboration, and Student Education to Prevent Student Overdoses."

Isle of Wight County Schools considers all current and past employees as part of our family. We celebrate them when they are with us, and when they retire. We also know many members of the community would like to join in celebrating them when they are no longer with us. To that end, IWCS has created a page where anyone can share information on the passing of a former employee. The information will be posted below. To submit information, use the online In Memoriam form.

• Verna Jones: Verna McClenny Jones passed away February 8, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Jean and Fate McClenny of Carrsville, VA. She is also predeceased by her brother, Mac McClenny, and son-in-law, Tracy Carr. Verna taught at Carrsville Elementary School and Windsor Elementary School. In 2000, she moved to Central Office to oversee Testing and Assessment for the division. She retired from IWCS in 2009.

• Joyce Delk: On January 19, 2024, Joyce Lavern Delk passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Joyce was born on January 31, 1952, in Surry, Virginia, to the late Bernard “Dick” and Pattie Mae (Sally) King. She was one of nine children. Joyce served as a school bus driver for over 30 years for Isle of Wight County Schools. She transported as many as three generations of families to and from school safely. She was well-respected in the community and cherished by all her students and colleagues.

• Susan Mingee: Susan Catherine Mingee passed away at Sentara Careplex Hospital on November 11, 2023. In 1979, she began teaching for the Isle of Wight County School System at Hardy Elementary School as a Title One Reading Intervention teacher. During her tenure at Hardy Elementary, Miss Mingee received many awards and certificates of accomplishments and served as President of the Isle of Wight Reading Council for many years. Although there were many rewarding achievements, she was most proud to be voted "Teacher of the Year" at Hardy Elementary in 2009. She retired on June 14, 2011.
  

• Elisabeth Fuller: Elisabeth “Liz” Hildebrand Fuller, 75, went into the arms of the Lord on November 30, 2023. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters Anne Fuller Fike and Eresbet Ashley Spain, sons-in-law Matthew Fike and James Spain, 3 grandchildren, Christopher, Lana and Tora, cousins Bob and Anne Gilliland, mother-in-law Effie Fuller, sister and brother-in law Sherry and Matt Johnson, and nieces and nephews. Liz was a longtime member of Colosse Baptist Church, as well as a member of the Woman’s Club of Windsor. She was also a dedicated champion of education, working both in the Baltimore, MD and Isle of Wight Co, VA school systems during her lifetime.

Website: https://shs.iwcs.k12.va.us/
Location: 14171 Turner Drive, Smithfield, VA, USA
Phone: 757-357-3108
Twitter: @OfficialSHSPack