SHS Weekly Update

Congratulations to the SHS Engineering III/IV student teams who participated in the KidWind/Solar Challenge State Competition last Saturday, April 6, at James Madison University. Thirty seven students from SHS, SMS and WES participated in state competition this year! Shown below, the Goon Squad team (Jacob Miller, Seneca Register, Shelby Huffaker, Katie Gallahorn) won 2nd place in the HS wind division and are headed to World Competition in Minneapolis in May. Shown at right, the Hungry Chickens team (Jaxx Leibhart and Peyton Bosmans) won 3rd place in the HS Solar Division.

Congratulations to our BETA Club for achieving 2023-2024 National Beta School of Merit Status!

NO left turns out onto Turner Dr are allowed between 7:00-7:30am during morning drop-off. Please plan accordingly. Also, please YIELD to buses!

Students and parents, we are sorry to announce that our student parking spaces are now at their limits. There are no more parking spaces available for this school year.

At the March 14 School Board meeting, the board voted to approve a Snow Day in May!

IWCS has time built into the calendar to allow for missed days due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. IWCS has missed very little time this year and, as such, the Board elected to make May 24, the Friday before Memorial Day, a student and staff holiday. The hope is this time will allow students and staff to recharge before entering the final stretch of the school year.

In addition, the School Board approved the 2024-2025 School Calendar. A copy of the calendar is available on the division's website at ​https://www.iwcs.k12.va.us/apps/pages/school_calendar

• Senior dues are due. Please submit to Mrs. Mayes in Room 25 or pay online here. Cost: $75

• Cap and gowns were delivered on Wednesday, March 27. If you did not receive your cap and gown and you paid for it, please see Mrs. Mayes in room 25

The SHS Counseling Office has compiled important scholarship information for students. Please visit the website below to view:

https://sites.google.com/iwcs.k12.va.us/shscounselingoffice/college-career-planning/scholarships?authuser=0

Click the flyer below to access the Google Form to sign up.

Mrs. Craig's Packer Block will be collecting gently used Prom dresses and mens suits in room 47 through the last week of May.

The SHS Counselors began meeting with ninth and tenth grade students on March 25 for scheduling. If you would like to participate with your student, please contact the appropriate counselor. The course selection sheet is also attached for your reference.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hquw_o6LNKJY2nLwoci13IlsdEZXPrWw/view?usp=sharing

Ms. Rachael Davidson

Last Names: A-D, Me-Pa

rdavidson@iwcs.k12.va.us

757-357-8778

Ms. Meredith Hynes

Last Names: E–Mc

mhynes@iwcs.k12.va.us

757-357-8781

Ms. Lana Booth

Last Names: Pe-Z

lbooth@iwcs.k12.va.us

757-357-8780

If your student is interested in a Career and Technical program, they must fill out the CTE application. Please note, students who are already in a CTE program do NOT need to reapply unless they are seeking entry to a different program.

https://forms.gle/Qm9yLMTFDxsCBKUK7

We are excited to announce we are in the process of starting PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association). If you are interested in being a part of this process, please contact Chemerre Wells at chemerrem@ymail.com.

Monday, May 6, 2024

United States Government and Politics- 7:30 am

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Microeconomics- 7:30 am

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

English Literature and Composition-7:30 am

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Psychology-11:30 am

Friday, May 10, 2024

European History & United States History- 7:30 am

Macroeconomics-11:30 am

Monday, May 13, 2024

Calculus AB & BC -7:30 am

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

English Language and Composition-7:30 am

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Biology -11:30 am

In collaboration with PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center), the Special Education Department is hosting a Transition to Adulthood series for families of students with disabilities. The first three sessions will consist of training regarding what it means to turn 18 as a student with a disability in Virginia, social security and Medicaid waivers, and financial decisions. Finally, there will be a Transition to Adulthood Fair where families can circulate through various vendor tables. Vendors include the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Postsecondary Education Rehabilitation Transition (PERT), PEATC, and the Department of Social Services (DSS).

Visit this link to view information regarding Executive Order 28 related to "Parental Notification, Law Enforcement Collaboration, and Student Education to Prevent Student Overdoses."

Website: https://shs.iwcs.k12.va.us/
Location: 14171 Turner Drive, Smithfield, VA, USA
Phone: 757-357-3108
Twitter: @OfficialSHSPack