Wilcox Central High School

Linly Heflin Scholarship Alabama women can apply for a scholarship of $9,000 per year to be used towards undergraduate studies at Alabama 4-year colleges or universities. Applications are due January 3, 2022. Apply at https://www.linlyheflin.org/apply/

Graduating Alabama seniors, including home schooled students, are encouraged to apply for the Smith Scholarship early. Deadline for completed applications will be January 19, 2022. Each application requires personal background information, transcripts, description of school and community involvement. Three 300-500-word essays and a 500-word minimum personal statement. Letters of recommendation answering specific questions about the applicant are required. Apply at: https://smithscholarships.com/

RON BROWN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program provided you meet the following requirements: Must be Black/African American. Must excel academically. Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential. Must participate in community service activities. Demonstrate financial need. Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Be a current high school senior at the time of your application. https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description https://ronbrown.org/apply/ron-brown-scholarship/

Burger King Scholars Program - $50,000 – 10 Awards (Deadline: December 15, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a senior in high school. B) Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. C) Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2022-23 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10533/burger_king_scholars_program_scholarship.php

College Counts Scholarship Award Details Awards of $4,000 for four-year college enrollees and $2,000 for two-year college enrollees. Award is one-time, non-renewable and granted on a semester basis in the first academic year. Application Period Opens – December 1, 2021 – 12:01 am/CST Closes – February 28, 2022 – 11:59 pm/CST https://treasury.alabama.gov/collegecounts-scholarship/

The University of West Alabama has some new scholarship opportunities for students interested in pursuing a biology degree. A representative from the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences will be on campus on Tuesday, December 7th at 10:00 to provide a presentation regarding these scholarships, biology degree tracks, and associated career options. If any junior or senior is interested in pursuing a degree in biology and would like to hear the presentation, sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/AhGe91NvHj3Q2rj89

“Peer Helpers is a program aligned with the school-based mental health model. We all know that our students’ success is based on more than academic success. Our new Peer Helpers Program features a multi-tiered approach to prevention and support that will address the social, emotional, and behavioral challenges that impact them during this critical phase of their development. We are excited about introducing the first component of our program called PATH, Prevention and Awareness for Total Health. PATH lessons will be taught once a month in classrooms. See parent letters for more information.

Greeting WCPSS Parents and Stakeholders, Listed below are the programs being offered this year at Wilcox Central High School along with the career readiness indicator (CRI) industry credential that students can earn in each program: - Food, Wellness and Dietetics - ­­­­­ServSafe Manager - Health Science - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified EKG Technician (CET) and Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) - Masonry - National Center for Construction & Research (NCCER) - Welding - National Center for Construction & Research (NCCER) - Plant Systems - Landscape Management Technician - National Center for Construction & Research (NCCER) - Marketing - Microsoft Office Specialist 2019/365 (MOS) (Two of the following areas REQUIRED) Excel Associate, Outlook Associate, PowerPoint Associate and Word Associate Listed below are the programs being offered this year at Camden School of Arts and Technology along with the career readiness indicator (CRI) industry credential that students can earn in each program: - Business Management & Administration - Business Management & Administration - General Agriscience - Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Please contact the school if there are any questions or concerns. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work for all.

Greetings Parents and Guardians, Per WCPSS Superintendent Dr. Andre’ P. Saulsberry, the WCPSS will have a virtual learning day on Friday, November 12, 2021. All students will complete assignments on Friday from home. Regular in-school learning will resume on Monday, November 15, 2021. Please contact your child’s school if there are any questions or concerns.

Junior Ring Order Day is tomorrow.

2022 Senior Order Day is tomorrow.

Attention Parents And Guardians, “Office is happening!” Teachers, students, and staff have access to Office 365 web version at home, work, and mobile devices. Access may be permitted for up to five devices. Below is the information to obtain access:

On November 8, 2021 WCPSS will have a systemwide Parenting day from 8-4 at each school. Students will work from home. Parents will be permitted to visit with their child’s teacher at the school to discuss student progression. On November 11, 2021 all WCPSS students and staff will be off in honor of Veterans Day. November 12, 2021 is Kindness Day. Students and Staff will represent the theme “Kindness is Contagious” by dressing as twins with a friend. On November 17, 2021, students are scheduled to receive progress reports. From November 22 -26, 2021, WCPSS will be closed for Thanksgiving Break.

Kindness is Contagious Day Friday, November 12, 2021 Students will find a friend dress as a twin. “Be Kind” Be creative!

Good afternoon, As a result of positive behavior, we are rewarding scholars with an out of uniform day on Friday, Nov. 5th. Thank you for all you do and continue to model the way! Mr. Black

Cris Urnis, our Jostens representative, met with juniors and seniors today. He will be back to take cap and gown orders for seniors and ring orders for juniors on Tuesday, November 9th. Students will need to bring a $60.00 deposit when placing orders.

Attention Junior and Senior scholars, Reminder: Our Jostens representative will meet with Seniors on November 4th @9:00 and Juniors @9:45. Senior cap and gown order day is November 9th @ 9:00 and Junior ring order day is November 9th @ 11:00.

Attention Parents and Guardians, On November 8, 2021 WCPSS will have a systemwide Parenting day from 8-4 at each school. Students will work from home. Parents will be permitted to visit with their child’s teacher at the school to discuss student progression. On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, the WCPSS will hold it’s monthly board meeting at 5 p.m. Please join from your smart phones, computer, or tablet. The following link can be used to access the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98045146339?pwd=VUpOa2JHUitQU3RWdHdCYnRxY2Z6QT09 Meeting ID: 983 8372 4992 Passcode: L7vzin On November 11, 2021 all WCPSS students and staff will be off in honor of Veterans Day. November 12, 2021 is Kindness Day. Students and Staff will represent the theme “Kindness is Contagious” by dressing as twins with a friend. On November 17, 2021, students are scheduled to receive progress reports. From November 22 -26, 2021, WCPSS will be closed for Thanksgiving Break.

Attention Parents and Guardians, Please encourage your student to continue to read in order to meet their requirements for Accelerated Reading points. Below are the required points per grade level:

Wilcox HIPPY staff and Senior mentors celebrate Halloween with the MHU students at WCHS. SFWs 1 and 2 donated food and candy.