Knightly News

Dear Wall High School students, families, and staff,

We have a had a great opening to the school year! Please take a few minutes to read our newsletter for important reminders and updates and for highlights from around the school.

Teacher of the Year & Educational Professional of the Year

We encourage you to consider nominating an outstanding Wall High School teacher and/or educational services professional for the Governor’s Educator of the Year Award. The nomination form and can be found below, and all submissions are due to the Main Office by October 12, 2026.

Update on Personal Internet Enabled Devices

I am very happy to report that students have been doing an amazing job following the new polices regarding cell phones and other personal internet enabled devices. We are very proud of our students for the way they have quickly adapted to these new changes. As I stated at Back to School Night, our goal is not simply to take phones away. Our goal is to create a school environment where students are focused, present, connected to the people around them, and ready to learn. Thank you to our students, faculty, and parents for your support of this new policy.

Attendance Matters

Regular school attendance is one of the most important factors in student success. Being in school each day gives students the opportunity to learn, participate, build relationships, and stay on track academically. We encourage families to make school attendance a priority and to avoid unnecessary absences whenever possible.

Parents and students should also be aware of the academic and attendance requirements outlined in our student handbook. Students may lose credit in a course after 16 absences and may be required to make up missed seat time through after-school and Saturday detentions.

Attendance can also affect a student’s eligibility for senior final exam exemptions and exemptions earned from passing scores on the NJGPA and NJSLA

Attendance requirements for final exam exemption eligibility:

• Full-year courses and spring semester half-year courses: Students must have 17 or fewer cumulative daily absences—excused and unexcused combined—as of the day before final exams begin.
• Fall semester half-year courses: Students must have 8.5 or fewer cumulative daily absences—excused and unexcused combined—as of the day before the semester final exam.

We appreciate our families partnering with us to make attendance a priority. Every day in school matters, and consistent attendance helps students stay connected, confident, and successful at Wall High School.

Student Picture Days

All students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will have school pictures on September 23rd and 24th. There is no need to pre-order or pre-pay for pictures anymore. You can now preview pictures online prior to purchasing. Look out for links in your email and check out the flyer with links below!

Order Your 2027 WHS Yearbook

Yearbook pre-orders are already available! Order now so you don't forget!

BuyYour2027Yearbook

No School on Monday, September 21st

Wall Township Schools are closed for Yom Kipuur on Monday, September 21st.

- Mr. Davis

We are pleased to offer parents and guardians a new, convenient way to notify your child's school when your student will be absent or tardy: the Notify Attendance Office feature within the Genesis Parent Portal. This is an additional option available to you. You may continue to notify the attendance office by phone or email as you have done in the prior school year.

As always, parents/guardians are still required to notify the school office by the start of the school day for any absence or tardy. Reporting through Genesis satisfies this requirement. The link below provides directions with screenshots to walk you through this new feature.

Do you know a classroom teacher or educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? If so, please take the time to recommend this person for the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program.

Please consider joining us for our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meetings. These meetings will offer you a chance to hear information regarding school programs and other important information directly from the High School Administration. The PAC meeting schedule can be found by clicking the button below. The next meeting is November 11th at 9am.

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 2026–27 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.

If you join on or before September 15th your student will be entered into a raffle to win a yearbook compliments of the PTO!!

Meeting times will be 6:00 p.m. in the Wall High School Media Center (location subject to change)

• September 30, 2026
• November 11, 2026
• March 9, 2027
• May 11, 2027

Thank you to Broad Street Dough Co, CHEFS INTERNATIONAL, INC., Panera Bread and Pet Supplies Plus for donating gift cards to support the Wall High School PTO Teacher Appreciation Program. Your support helps us celebrate our incredible teachers and is truly appreciated by our entire school community. Each month we honor two staff members who go above and beyond for our students, and we reward them with one of the gift cards that has been donated to the PTO.

The School Counseling would like to welcome Ms. Megan Konko! We are excited to have her joining Wall High School as a leave replacement counselor through December 1st.

Ms. Konko will be supporting our students and families during this time and looks forward to getting to know our school community.

Thank you to all of the parents who joined us for Senior Parent Night prior to BTSN! We hope you left feeling informed, prepared, and confident as you support your senior through the exciting months ahead. We appreciate your partnership!

Our school counselors have also presented classroom lessons to all seniors during their English classes, focusing on the college application process and helping students understand the steps and resources available to them.

Click the button below to view the Senior Parent Night Presentation.

9/15 U of Scranton and NJIT

9/16 Montclair State U and Rutgers (Newark)

9/17 Connecticut College and West Chester U

9/22 Quinnipiac U and Arcadia U

9/23 Villanova U and TCNJ

9/24 U of Delaware and Monmouth U

9/28 Alvernia U and Seton Hall U

9/29 Christopher Newport U

9/30 Wagner College

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.

Whether your child is entering elementary, middle, or high school, the start of a new school year brings a mix of excitement, anticipation, and sometimes a little uncertainty. While each stage of development presents unique experiences, there are a few universal strategies that can help students of all ages feel prepared, connected, and confident.

1. Get Back into a Routine
A week or two before school starts, begin returning to school-year routines. Younger children can practice bedtime and morning routines, while older students can reset sleep schedules and organize school materials.

2. Build a Sense of Belonging
Connecting with familiar peers can make returning to school feel easier. Plan a playdate for younger children or encourage older students to connect with friends before the first day.

3. Get Familiar with the School Routine
Help your child know what to expect. Younger children can practice drop-off, while older students can review schedules, transportation, locker combinations, or classroom locations.

4. Encourage Voice and Agency
Help your child practice speaking up, asking for help, and solving everyday problems. Talk through situations such as forgetting lunch, getting lost, missing the bus, or needing help. Older students can practice emailing a teacher or asking a question on their own.

5. Talk About Their Feelings
Make time to talk about excitement, worry, or uncertainty. Help your child make a simple plan, such as talking to a Trusted Adult, reaching out to a friend, or asking a teacher for help.

Monmouth ACTS ResourceConnect
Monmouth ACTS ResourceConnect offers Monmouth County residents a simple way to connect with a wide range of local services and supports. ResourceConnect can help connect families with food, housing assistance, medical care, employment programs, mental health services, child care, and more. For additional assistance or help connecting with resources, please contact your child’s school counselor.

Lack of Permanent Housing
If your family is experiencing economic hardship or does not have permanent housing, please visit the McKinney-Vento webpage for important information about your rights and available resources.

District Homeless Education Liaison
Tiffany Steiner
tsteiner@wallpublicschools.org
732.556.2657

What an exciting time to be a Crimson Knight! We are thrilled that both of our new athletic turf stadiums are officially open and already being put to great use by our student-athletes. Our field hockey, boys’ and girls’ soccer, football team have all had the opportunity to compete on the new fields!

It has been incredible to see these beautiful facilities come to life and watch our students make them their new home. We are so proud of our new athletic complex and look forward to many exciting games, special moments, and lasting memories in the years ahead.

Please check out the photos from our recent ribbon-cutting celebration below and join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter for Wall High School athletics!

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