August 1, 2023
May 18, 2023
Title I Informational Meeting
During Open House on Thursday, August 24 we will offer two opportunities to attend an informational meeting regarding Title I at William Chrisman High School. We will be meeting in the Little Theater. We will be holding meetings at 6:00 and 6:40*. These meetings should be lasting no longer that 20 minutes.
When: August 24, 2023 at 6:00 pm or 6:40 pm
Where: Little Theater or Band Room (152)
Who: All WCHS Families
*times updated 8.24.2023
Class of 2024 - Senior Year
Join Senior Administrator Mrs. Denise Textor in the Band Room to discuss:
- Graduation requirements
- Upcoming "Minute Meetings" with Senior Counselor Sarah Swartz to check on grad progress
- College advisor information
When: August 24, 2023 at 5:40 pm OR 6:20 pm
Where: Band Room
Who: Families of Class of 2024 (Senior Students)
Class of 2025 - Junior Year
Join Junior Counselor Mr. Matt Perry in the Choir Room to discuss:
- Dual Credit or AP opportunities
- Career choices
- Getting involved
- Applying for grants and scholarships
- ACT and SAT
- 5th Day (Monday) opportunities
When: August 24, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Where: Choir Room (154)
Who: Families of Class of 2025 (Junior Students)
Class of 2026 - Sophomore Year
Join Sophomore Counselor Callie Armin in the Choir Room to discuss:
- What does "on track" in the Sophomore year look like?
- New opportunities in Sophomore year
- How to catch up and/or plan for the future
- 5th Day (Monday) opportunities
When: August 24, 2023 6:00 pm
Where: Choir Room (154)
Who: Families of Class of 2026 (Sophomore Students)
Class of 2027 - Freshman Year
Join Freshman Counselor Mrs. Becky Herl in the Little Theater to discuss:
- Attendance requirements in high school
- Earning credit towards graduation
- Eligibility for MSHSAA activities
- 5th Day (Monday) Options
When: August 24, 2023 at 5:40 pm OR 6:20 pm
Where: Little Theater
Who: Families of Class of 2027 (Freshman Students)
School Pictures
A photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be at our school on 8/25/2023 to photograph students for school pictures.
This link will allow parents to sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.
All students grades 9-12 will need to have their picture taken for PowerSchool, yearbook, and school ID purposes even if you choose not to purchase a portrait package from Strawbridge.
Admission Prices and Activity Fees
There is an annual Activity Participation Fee for all MSHSAA sponsored activities for high school participants that is mandated by the Independence School Board. The activity participation fee is a required annual fee due for all students participating in MSHSAA related activities including sports, band, choir, orchestra, scholar bowl, forensics & debate, cheer, and dance. The activity participation fee must be paid prior to the first game or contest event. This fee includes a Student Activity Pass that can be used at all ISD home athletic games for the school year (student activity passes do not include entry to tournaments, districts, sectionals, play-off games, plays or productions). Appeals for reduction or waiver may be made with the athletic office.
*Please note -- Cheer, dance, band, choir, and orchestra may require additional fees.
Admission prices for regular-season home games are:
$5 for adults
$3 for students (K-12) – BACKPACKS ARE NOT ALLOWED
* High school students are required to bring their School IDs;
* Middle School students must be accompanied by a parent and have a School IDSenior Citizens (55+) are free to ISD games.
* Please note, other school districts set their own Senior Citizen policies.ISD employees and 1 guest can get in free to conference games with their ISD badge.
Admission prices for away games and tournaments are set by the host school; and pricing for State playoff games are set by MSHSAA — no passes (including student activity passes or district ID badges) are allowed for these games.
Student Athletic Passes are available for purchase on MySchoolBucks.com for $25 and are good for regular season home games. Students participating in athletics/activities who have paid their activity participation fee will also receive an athletic pass.
Family Athletic Passes are available for purchase for $50. The family pass contains 20 punches which can be used at the card-holder’s discretion for in-district (Chrisman, Truman & Van Horn) home games. Passes are not valid for away games, at tournaments, post-season games or non-athletic activities (i.e. plays, musicals, etc).
Health Clinic Information
Student Medication:
Medication must be brought directly to the health office by a parent or guardian. All medication is kept in the health office and no medication will be dispensed without written parental permission, including over-the-counter medication. No medication of any kind may be carried by a student at school, on school transportation or at school sponsored activities. Students are not to carry or have in their locker any type of prescription, vitamin, over the-counter medication, pills, sugar pills, or anything resembling pills, drugs or medication.
ISD Student Illness Guidelines:
Please review the ISD guidelines regarding student illness and exemption from school.
Days of No School to Schedule Appointments
Days with No School to Schedule Appointments
One of the most important ways a family can support their student's growth and learning is to make sure they are in attendance each day at school. There is absolutely no substitute for the quality of learning that takes place in a classroom led by an expert teacher with peers to collaborate with and share in the learning. There are many unpredictable events in life that can result in missing school, from simple sickness to family emergencies. It is important for our students' learning to make sure that for those events that are within our control, we are planning in ways that keep their attendance high and without interruption.
As a way to partner with families and help them with careful planning, here are the days that students are out of session for the 2023-2024 school year:
September: 4, 11, 18, 25
October: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November: 7, 13, 27
December: 4, 1, 18, 25-29
January: 1, 2, 3, 15, 22, 29
February: 5, 12, 19, 26
March: 4, 11*, 18, 29
April: 1, 8*, 15, 22, 29*
May: 6, 13, 23*, 24*
*Potential make-up days for inclement weather
