Wall High School Knightly News

WHS Counselors have been visiting Social Studies classes over the past couple of weeks to present scheduling options to students for the 24-25 school year. Counselors will continue to visit classes into next week. Students will submit course requests in the Genesis Parent Portal. All requests must be submitted no later than Friday, March 8th. Please keep an eye on your email inbox next week as more information is forthcoming from the Counseling Department regarding this process.

Please note the NJGPA testing dates and bell schedule in the attached letter below. All students will report to school at the normal time and be dismissed at the normal time. The test is administered to all 11th grade students. If you are the parent of an 11th grader please make sure to read the attached letter, and please remind your child to bring their fully charged Chromebook to school each day of testing.

Thank you!

The Local Scholarship Packet for the Class of 2024 can be found on our website: Scholarships. Please visit the site often as scholarships are added as we receive them.

The Local Scholarship Packet for the Class of 2024 is currently available! All of our scholarship applications will be completed online- NO turning in papers to the guidance office! We highly recommend you start the process as early as you can. There are many scholarship opportunities that require a short essay. If an essay is required, we highly encourage you to discuss accomplishments, future goals, intended college major, or any special circumstances regarding financial need. Please note the deadline is Wednesday, March 15th at 6:00 pm. The online portal will close promptly at that time.

The U.S. Department of Education has started a “soft launch” of the 2024-2025 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The new FAFSA form is available on their website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

During the “soft launch,” the 24-25 FAFSA will be available for students and contributors to complete for short periods of time each day. There will be periods of time where the form is not available. Please continue to check back with the website if that is the case.

ALL STUDENTS who plan on attending any type of post secondary education (4 year, 2 year, vocational school) should complete and submit a FAFSA. Even if your family does not qualify for federal or state aid, individual colleges CANNOT award aid (merit, needed based, etc) without a FAFSA being completed.

The New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is the state of New Jersey home for financial aid information and support. For more financial aid information please visit the HESAA website: HESAA

A representative from the Monmouth County Vocational School District (MCVSD) will visit WHS on Wednesday, January 31st at 9:00 am to share information with sophomores about shared time programs. The online application for MCVSD is now open and can be completed. For more information on programs and to apply: MCVSD Admissions Information & Application

MCVSD offers numerous shared time programs for juniors and seniors at Wall High School. Shared-time programs provide an opportunity for students to enroll in a career and technical education course while attending their home high school. The shared-time classes are a half-day in length and the student continues with their regular course of study at their home high school the other half of the day. Most programs consist of two years of study in which the student learns skills that will qualify them for entry-level jobs or prepare them for further education in their chosen career and technical education field.

Click here to learn more about each program

If you have any questions, please reach out to your school counselor.

TCNJ Campus Tour: 4.24.24

See flyer for details and to sign up!

Sophomores, juniors, and parents received firsthand insights from college admissions representatives regarding vital aspects of the postsecondary exploration, application procedures, and discovering your ideal college match! Please refer to the flyer for a list of the representatives and their contact information.

The NJGPA will be administered to ALL students in grade 11 during the week of March 11, 2024.

Early Dismissal on Friday, March 29th at 11:45 a.m.

School Closed for Spring Break: 4/1-4/5

The Wall Township Education Association is encouraging students to pause from their busy lives to acknowledge the teacher whose talent and dedication made them unforgettable. Who is your most memorable teacher?

Open to all students | Deadline: 3/1/24

Winners will be recognized at the April Board of Education meeting! See flyer for details.

Monday, March 18th

Wall Intermediate School at 7:00 p.m.

Join the Department of Special Services to learn about students' transition between buildings.

Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Public session at 7:30 p.m.

Wall Intermediate School Auditorium

Please join the Crimson Knights Foundation for their 4th Annual Gala Awards on Thursday, March 21, at 5:30 PM. This event celebrates and honors distinguished Wall Township Community members.

This year, the Foundation is honoring:

• Chief Sean O’Halloran, Chief of Police for the Wall Township Police Department - Excellence in Community Leadership Award
• Tiffany Steiner, Director of Intervention Programs and Student Wellness K-12 - Meritorious Administrator Award
• Joshua Tennant, Chairperson of the Science Department and Wall High School Teacher - Exemplary Faculty Award

This event is open to all! Click here for additional information and to purchase tickets.

Thursday, March 28th

4:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Central School

Appointments recommended. Walk-ins welcome if drive capacity permits.

See flyer for more details.

WHS music students in The All Shore Orchestra were selected by competitive auditions, sponsored by the All Shore Orchestra Director’s Association! Competing students were from Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean Counties.

Pictured: Mia Lemanowicz, Cello, Lauren Tremblay, Violin, John Lemanowicz, Bass, Juliet Felice, Violin, James Smith, Violin, Charley Fowler, Viola, Nathaniel Little, Cello, Kelly Puzo, Violin, Mackenzie Cavalieri, Cello

Students in the CJMEA Region II Band, Orchestra & Wind Ensemble, chosen through competitive auditions by Central Jersey Music Educator’s Association.

Pictured:

• Zackary Nissan, French Horn

Central Jersey Region II Wind Ensemble and Central Jersey Region II Orchestra

Central Jersey Region II Symphonic Band, New Jersey All State Symphonic Band

Central Jersey Region II Symphonic Band

Lilly Miles created a website for her Girl Scout Gold Award project surrounding her experiences with Epilepsy and providing information and resources. It includes interviews with students, information on different types of Epilepsy, and seizure first aid.

Read More:

https://sites.google.com/view/what-i-want-my-friends-to-know?usp=sharing

Isabella Pennisi's digital drawing, "United by the Arts," created in Digital Illustration 2, has been selected as this year's Monmouth County Teen Arts inside cover design. The digital drawing will appear on the inside cover of the program distributed to every student, teacher, and administrator attending the festival next month. Congratulations, Izzy!

Congratulations to Region 6 wrestling champion Donovan DiStefano and Region 6 4th place finisher freshman Parker Quinn! Donovan and Parker have punched their tickets to compete at the NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships Title in Atlantic City Thursday 2/29 to Saturday 3/2. Best of luck to the boys and their incredible coaches HC-Brian Fischer, Assistant Coaches Jason Nase, Anthony Tarantin, and Sherri Cate.

Congratulations to Boys Track sensation Matt Remishofski as he will compete in the NJSIAA boys track Meet of Champions for an overall individual state title Sunday, March 3!

Our Girls varsity basketball team competes in the quarterfinals of NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 2 tonight at Voorhees HS at 5:30.

"Spring Sports" are scheduled to start in March. Boys Tennis begins March 11th and all other Spring sports begin on March 14th. If you are interested in participating in Baseball, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Track , Boys Tennis or Boys Volleyball, please make sure your physical is up to date and on file with our nurse’s office. To sign up for the sport you will need to log into your Genesis account and fill out the Spring Sport Form. Sports Physicals are due to the nurse’s office no later than February 23rd for Spring Sports.

Here are important points to be aware of:

• All physicals are reviewed and approved by the school physician

• This process takes 2-3 weeks

• This process may require additional clearance if requested by the school physician

• Sports physicals are valid for 365 days

• Sports physicals must not expire prior to the first practice date for any sport

• Sports physicals must be delivered to Wall High School

• Wall High School cannot accept faxes or scanned documents for sports physicals

• Questions can be directed to either Mrs. Marschalk, amarschalk@wallpublicschools.org or Mrs. Moriarty, nmoriarty@wallpublicschools.org

• The Sports Physical form can be accessed on the district website and also attached here

• Sports Physical Form

WHS students read to our 3rd graders for Read Across America week!

The month of March is dedicated to the exploration of the mindset, 100% Accountable.

Students will begin to apply the 100% Accountable Mindset. They will begin to take responsibility for their choices, so they can be more in control of their lives. They will practice overcoming beliefs that hold them back from their dreams. They will learn to focus their energy and make the most of their time, and they will understand learning new skills is a part of growing through life.

4 Key Components in this Mindset include:

• Own Your Life
• Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
• Focus Your Energy
• Grow Through Life