WHS Principal's Update

As a friendly reminder, we have a few adjustments to our schedule this upcoming week.

• Sunday - Fall Back!!!! Time Change!!!
• Monday - Regular 7 period school day
• Tuesday - No School - Teacher Professional Development Day
• AICE ENGLISH LIT EXAM begins at 11:45pm. Students should report to the Main Entrance - Point of Entry beginning at 11:30am!
• Wednesday - Alternate Bell Schedule for Department of Juvenile Justice Virtual Assembly
• Thursday - Regular 7 period school day
• Friday - Regular 7 period school day

We are so proud to announce that Ms. Dominique has been named the Central Area Assistant Principal of the Year! Congratulations!!!! Now she goes on to compete against the other regions for the District title! 😀

Please nominate our October Teacher of the Month! I will close the nominations on Monday at noon! I I will put out a vote to all students on Monday afternoon to determine our official amazing Teacher of the Month to be advertised on the marquee, receive a certificate and wonderful gift for them and their family!

Thank you for supporting our teaching staff here at WHS!

WHS October Teacher of the Month Nomination Form - Closes at Noon Monday, 11/2

This week, our Wellness Wednesday was focused on the dangers of THC/Marijuana! Here is a great resources for parents and students to review and discuss what was learned this week! 😀

PBSC is hosting an Open House at the Lake Worth Campus on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 p.m.

Featured programs include:

Construction

· Building Construction Management

· Building Trades & Construction Design

· Carpentry

· Heating/Ventilation/AC & Refrigeration HVAC-R

· Plumbing

· Residential & Commercial Electrician

· Low Voltage Integrated Systems, Apprenticeships.

Industry

· Hospitality & Tourism Management

· Culinary Arts Management

· Barbering

· Cosmetology

· Facial Specialist

· Nails Technician

Manufacturing

· CNC Production Specialist

· Machining Technology

· Welding Technology

Transportation

· Automotive Service Technician

· Diesel Systems Technician

· Marine Service Technology

Representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, and academic programs will be available to:

• Assist prospective students with applying to the College

• Provide information on FAFSA and scholarship opportunities to help cover tuition costs

• Answer any questions you may have about getting started at PBSC

The event will also feature informational sessions on the programs, and tabling with Academic Support Services.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to prepare for college in the Fall and Spring!

Register Now

Beyond the Campus: Counselors on the Move! 📚✨
Our school counseling team continues to sharpen their skills and gather vital information to equip our parents and students for success! Recently, our counselors attended the PBSC High School Counselors Professional Development Day at Palm Beach State College to stay at the forefront of college readiness, enrollment options, and career pathways.

A standout highlight of the event was hearing from three of our very own Class of 2025 alumni on the student panel, where they shared their college transitions, campus leadership, and current success at PBSC!

Here is a look at what our amazing former students are up to now:
🌟 Angelina Orlotti
• Social Media Influencer for PBSC Loxahatchee Groves Campus
• Social Media Manager for the Student Government Association (SGA)
• Admissions Student Worker
🌟 Sophia Orlotti
• Student Government Association President
• Region 4 Jurisprudence
• Advising Student Worker
🌟 Kennay Olivera
• Inter-Club Council (ICC) Liaison for SGA
• Student Learning Center (SLC) Receptionist

Key Takeaways to Equip Our School Community:
• Direct updates on PBSC Dual Enrollment options
• High-demand trade program and career pathway insights
• Stronger recruitment connections and peer mentorship from our alumni

⏰ Important Dual Enrollment Deadline:
A quick reminder for all eligible students planning to take college courses next term: the deadline to submit your Spring Dual Enrollment Authorization Form is November 30, 2026. Please reach out to your counselor as soon as possible to make sure your paperwork is submitted on time!
We celebrate our former students who continue to lead and represent us with distinction on the collegiate stage, and we look forward to passing these valuable tools along to our families! 👏

The Wellington Community High School Student Government Association (SGA) is excited to share information for Rosenwald 2026, one of the most meaningful and rewarding community service experiences of the year!

Each year, SGA coordinates the Rosenwald Toy Drive to provide every K-3 student at Rosenwald Elementary School a toy, every 4th grader a scooter and every 5th grader a bike. Wellington High School students organize a holiday celebration at Rosenwald Elementary School where they bring holiday joy to the children through games, crafts, treats, and gift-giving.

This annual event has existed for over 30 years and we are proud to keep the tradition going!

Direct Links to donate toys:

Target

Walmart

Amazon

Mr. Irmiter's and Ms. Rooy's AP Human Geography students put their engineering skills to the test with their bridge building projects! Connecting to their study of industrialization, infrastructure, and economic development, students designed and constructed bridges before testing how much weight each could hold. Some bridges stood strong under pressure, while others didn't fare quite as well! Regardless of the results, students gained hands on experience exploring the importance of infrastructure in connecting communities and supporting economic growth.

LOVE SEEING OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF FILLED WITH SCHOOL SPIRIT AS THEY DRESSED UP, RESPONSIBLY, FOR A GREAT DAY ON FRIDAY!

The PTSO would like to thank all that have supported us thus far this year. Your memberships, purchases from our fundraisers, and participation in our Spirit Nights at Jojo's, helps us give back to our staff and students. Our final spirit night at Jojo's for the season is Friday October 30th. Stop by anytime from 3pm to close and mention WHS PTSO.

This week, we were able to surprise our staff with a "Boo-cuterie Board" and provide Principal Gorham with a gift for National Principal Month. We also held our first STUDENT MEMBER meeting! If you would like to get updates from PTSO or become a member (staff, students, & parents), please scan our QR code or email us at ptsowchs@gmail.com

If you are in need this upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, you are welcome to reserve a spot and attend the Wellington Holiday Food Distribution on Wednesday, November 18 from 5-7pm at the Wellington Community Center. Ticket QR Codes are first come first serve so RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! Please click on the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wellington-holiday-drive-thru-food-distribution-tickets-2003914290587?aff=oddtdtcreator