Twelve WHS JUNIORS were honored by the local LIONS CLUB on Wednesday, Congrats to BACK ROW L TO R: Logan Jones, Ian Groom, Hudson Ramirez, Arlis Troutman, Jaden Adams, Max Scott. FRONT ROW L TO R: Mekenna Adams, Gracie Fink, Kialee LeValley, Chaney Leonard, Braydon Jackson, Adrianna Young. (courtesy photo)
The Kansas State Department of Education Commissioner, Randy Watson, accompanied by District #10 State BOE member Jim McNiece who also is presently serving as Chairman of the State Board of Education, visited Wellington and the Wellington School District on Friday. At WHS, Mr. Watson and Mr. McNiece ate lunch with students, exchanging ideas, answering questions, etc.
The City of Wellington has been assisting the high school with their parking lot lights this summer, replacing the old lights with new LED lights that will burn brighter and be more cost effective. The gracious assistance provided by the City has been greatly appreciated by school officials.
Congratulations to Kennedy Elementary Principal Stephanie Smith who was presented just this week, the "General Education Administrator of the Year" award by the Kansas Association of Special Education Administrators, at their conference in Wichita at the Hyatt Regency on July 26th.
CHROMEBOOK 101 for parents and guardians of incoming WMS 6th graders took place on August 7th. There were "2" informational sessions, one at NOON and the other at 6:30PM @ Wellington Middle School.
Each session coveredr:
*A review of Wellington Middle School Chromebook policies and expectations
*How to "be present" in their digital world
*Tips for monitoring student use of the device
The District-Wide Enrollment at WHS has concluded. Patrons may continue to enroll at your child's respective school.
TUESDAY, AUG. 8TH
9AM-1PM / 5PM-8PM
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9TH
9AM-1PM
All schools enroll at Wellington High School
Casino Reward Cards can be picked up either day.
