

Wall High School Knightly News
December 2023

Mid December 2023
A Message from Principal Davis
The Governor's Educator of the Year Program highlights educational innovation, student achievement, exemplary teaching, and important services outside the classroom environment that lead to student success. This celebratory program recognizes our stateβs best teachers and educational services professionals. This year we are very proud to honor Mr. Jared Musolf as Wall High School Teacher of the Year, and Mr. Mike Nastasi as the Wall High School Educational Service Professional of the Year.
Next week we will show our school spirit with our Holiday Spirit Week (see details below) capped off on Friday with a Winter Pep Rally to kick off and celebrate the start of the winter sports season. Remember that Friday, December 22nd is an early dismissal day (dismissal at 11:45 a.m.) The winter break is from December 25th to January 1st, and we return to school on Tuesday, January 2nd
We wish all of our Wall High School families a happy holiday season!
π¨βπ« Staff Highlight π©βπ«
Congratulations to WHS's Governorβs Educators of the Year!
The New Jersey Department of Education celebrates educators through the Governor's Educators of the Year, acknowledging their exceptional service to students and the profession. This program fosters a culture of excellence, instills pride, and highlights the outstanding work of educators for public recognition. Congratulations to our exceptional staff members!ππ
Mr. Jared Musolf - Teacher of the Year
Mr. Mike Nastasi - Educational Services Professional of the year
Watch the video of all WTPS Educator's of the Year!
#WallTogether
Parents of the Class of 2024,
We are so proud of the Class of 2024 and are thrilled to highlight our students' academic and athletic successes! We want to acknowledge all financial awards given to our seniors at Senior Awards Night in May and the graduation ceremony in June.
We are asking that the students please submit any acceptance letters and merit scholarship or athletic award letters to their school counselor (we will make copies). This includes all the schools they have applied to, not just the school they plan on attending.
We will total the awards for the Class of 2024. Student names and amounts will not be reported! We would like to share an overall scholarship amount that has been awarded to this graduating class and celebrate their success with the community.
Thank you for your cooperation!
WHS Counseling Department
Class of 2025: Junior Parent Night
Tuesday, January 16th
6:30 PM
WHS Auditorium
Juniors & Parents Welcome
β Important Information
βͺπ΅π΄π’ππHoliday Spirit Week: 12/18-12/22πππ΄π’π΅βͺ
Prizes will be awarded for best dressed. Winter Pep Rally information to follow.
Wall High School Holiday Concert
Save the date! The WHS Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Choir will present their holiday concert on Thursday, 12/21/23 at 7:00 PM in the Eva Applegate Auditorium. Come join us for a night of holiday music to get in the spirit as we head into winter break!
The Yearbook is on sale now for $110. The price goes up in December so order now.
π° District News
π Student Highlight
Students of the Month
Congratulations!
Elaina Greco, Georgia Calefato, Elvis Cordero, Justin Cannon
November Knights of the Week
Congratulations!
Emily Gill, Linda Marie Osborn. Not pictured: Christa Melendez and Hobey Peterson
National Scout Life Magazine Feature: Nate Attardi
Congratulations to Nate Attardi for his remarkable feature in the National Scout Life Magazine, the largest youth magazine in the nation. Nate's extraordinary act of bravery and recognition are truly commendable, reflecting the values of our community and the essence of scouting.
π° Fundraisers
Peer Leader: ASPCA Donation
In an effort to support our local organizations, the Peer Leaders have been collecting the below items for the ASPCA. We will keep collecting these items throughout the school year. 1. Fitted/Flat sheets 2. Large Towels 3. Thin/Washable blankets (NO FILLING - So that means NO COMFORTERS).
πΎ Peer Leaders: Rescue Ridge Donation
Thank you to all of our Peer Leaders and community members who collected, donated and assisted with a large donation of needed items to our one of our local animal rescues, Rescue Ridge! We are so grateful!
We will keep collecting the following items:
- Paper Towels
- Laundry Detergent (must be high efficiency)
- Wee Wee Pads
- Large Garbage Bags (industrial size)
- Friskies wet cat food
- Fancy Feast any flavor for cats
- Kitten milk replacement
- Bleach (must say kills 99%)
- Gift cards to pet stores
- Clumping litter
- Litter Boxes
- Litter scoops
- Leashes
- Collars (all sizes)
- Mops
- Brooms
- Copy Paper
- Postage Stamps
βοΈ Project Snowflake: Donations Needed
As always, we REALLY need your help this year!
Wall High School Parents and community members who are looking for a great cause to donate to during the upcoming holidays - Project Snowflake directly helps our WHS students in need. We currently have 85 Wall High School students that we will be assisting during this holiday season.
We are in MOST need of gift card donations or donations (monetary/check) to purchase gift cards and cover the costs of prom bids, caps/gowns, and other educational needs.
Most needed for holiday gifts:
TARGET, WALMART, VISA. Also needed: FOODTOWN, SHOPRITE, ACME
Thank you, as always for helping us make a difference!
Danielle Lucas
(732) 556-2075
βοΈ In the Classroom
Gratitude Walls
Mrs. Mossa's Marketing Class: Sports Drink Wars
Students in Mrs. Mossa's Marketing Class are learning about market research. Students in other classes had a "blind taste test" to determine which Sports Drink is the best:
Powerade, Gatorade, Prime, or Body Armor.
πΈ Clubs & Activities
NNDCC: Wreaths Across America
WHS NNDCC paid tribute at the Wreaths Across America event at the NJ Vietnam Memorial in Holmdel. Students presented wreaths for each military branch, POW/MIA, and honored Gold Star families.
Social Club: Gingerbread House Decorating
NMHS: Performs at the Wall Twp. Annual Tree Lighting
Social Club: Polar Express Movie Viewing
Heroes & Cool Kids: Elementary School Visits
Wall High School's Heroes and Cool Kids paid a visit to Wall Elementary schools last week, sharing valuable lessons on character building and resilience with our awesome 5th graders.
Kudos to these inspiring mentors!
Art Club: Winter Painting Workshop
DELTA Club: Leadership Retreat
π Athletics
π Student Health & Wellness
Student Wellness Newsletter
Healthy Habits for the Holidays
π Wall High School PTO
π½οΈ Food Services
π Transportation
Wall High School: 732-556-2000
Attendance: 732-556-2047
School Counseling Office: 732-566-2000 x2700