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Dates to Remember
Upcoming Events Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Wayzata High School
Registration: Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Attendees will sign up for a 15-minute time slot. Sign up here to attend as a community guest.
Map: View the map of the event here.
Available to Volunteer? We'd love your help! If interested in volunteering, fill out the Parent Volunteer Form. Join us for Wayzata Spirit Avenue! This event, put on by Wayzata High School and Community Ed, is a socially distanced drive-thru, community celebration as a culminating event to Homecoming Week. This drive-thru celebration is a "reverse parade," and will feature a variety of Wayzata High School student organizations performing or entertaining community guests with creative, spirit-filled displays. Student organizations must have signed up in advance and need a coach/advisor or staff member with their respective organization at the event.
A few of the student organizations participating include: Members of WHS Marching Band, Student Council featuring 2020 Homecoming Royalty, team members from WHS Football Team, NHS, Cheerleaders, Club Y.E.S. and more.
The Woods
October 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31 at 6:00, 6:20, 7:00, 7:20, 8:00, 8:20, 9:00, and 9:20 p.m.
Poster Design: Paloma Golston Graphic Design Teacher: Emma Carroll
General Information A Great Opportunity for your Student! Do you know what it takes to launch a successful life and career? Target is hosting Prepare to Launch, a 4-session virtual series starting Friday, October 16, featuring employees and executives from over 24 companies. Students will get to meet these amazing speakers, along with successful tech entrepreneurs as they share stories, lessons learned, and must-have skills that have advanced their careers. We hope to see your student there and can't wait to help them launch into a successful future!
Series Dates & Times: Be Curious: Friday, October 16 (8:45-11:00 a.m.) (8:45-11:00 a.m.) (8:45-11:00 a.m.)
Lifetouch School Photos Lifetouch portrait photographers will be at Wayzata High School on Friday, November 6, and during the week of November 9. Students will be asked to visit WHS one day during the week to have their school portrait taken by signing up for an appointment. Students who are attending hybrid or occasional hybrid classes may have their portrait taken on any day while at WHS by signing up for their preferred time. The school portrait will be used for our Wayako yearbook, Skyward student management system, student IDs, security, and allow families to purchase printed portraits via Lifetouch/Shutterfly.
Note: Senior students do not need to have their photos taken if they have submitted a professional graduation photo for the yearbook unless they want an updated ID.
Department Feature Compass is an experiential career studies program for highly motivated juniors and seniors. Students who enroll in the program earn high school and college credit while exploring career paths and working side-by-side with professionals in the workplace. Courses are designed and taught in collaboration with business leaders in our community and faculty from North Hennepin and Normandale Community Colleges. Click here to learn what past participant, Senior Julia Gray, has to say about her experience. For more information, visit the Compass website or email Compass Coordinator, Scott Tordeur.
Clubs & Activities Robotics Team Does your student enjoy building things? The Robotics team will be taking applications for new team members for this season, all grades are welcome to apply. The season starts the first of November and runs through March. There is an application process to become a member of the team. The applications will be located on the door of D215. The applications must be submitted in paper form only. Your student will need to turn their form in to the second-floor office to be placed in Mr. Pashina's mailbox. Super Mileage Team Does your student like to construct things? The goal of this activity is to design, construct and race a vehicle powered by a 2.4 HP gas motor or electric motor and achieve the highest fuel economy possible.
If your student is interested in joining the Super Mileage Team or would like more information about the team, there will be an informational meeting after school on Tuesday, October 20, in room D215. All grades are welcome. Questions regarding the Robotics Team or the Super Mileage Team can be directed to Advisor Mr. Pashina.
Club Y.E.S. Would your student like to join Club Y.E.S. (Youth Extending Service)? The registration deadline is Sunday, October 18. Any student interested in joining must register for the club via Epay. There is no fee; however, make sure your student checks out of their cart and makes sure to get a receipt for joining. Registrations submitted over the weekend are processed on Mondays. Once registered, students will receive a welcome email from Club Y.E.S. and access to the Club Y.E.S. Portal and Canvas Course. For more information, watch the Join Club Y.E.S. video.
College Visits and College Fairs Don't Miss the Virtual College Visits Encourage your student to attend and join them on the visit! This is a great opportunity to explore what the different colleges and universities have to offer your student. Your student can sign up for the virtual visits on the WHS Hub on the MyApps Portal. Please contact Deb Musser in the College and Career Center (CCC) with any questions.
Class of 2021/Senior Information Senior Portraits Senior portraits are due Friday, October 30. Be sure to visit whsyearbook.com for all the information about picture requirements and submission details. If you have any questions, please email wayako.portraits@gmail.com.
Around the District Distance Learning Meal Options Planning travel out of the state or country? October Wayzata Legislative Action Committee Update
Community Ed Wayzata Public Schools Community Ed has created a strategic partnership with A+ Driving School, to provide Driver Education. New class time added - 4:00-7:00 PM! Find all the information on Drivers Ed online classes on the A+ Driving website. Parent Tool Kit: Mental Health and COVID-19
Parent Tool Kit: Friendships, Relationships, and Social Distancing
Financial assistance is available or call 763-745-5200 for more information.
Calendar School Events Wednesday, October 21, 2020 9:35 AM - 10:15 AM District Events Thursday, November 5, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Wednesday, November 18, 2020 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM School Board Meetings |