Wilcox Central High School

TO: CURRENT EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH (ETS) STUDENTS WOW!! What a year this has been!! We, your ETS Project Specialists, know you have been working hard with online learning and/or returning to school. We have also been working hard to find new ways to make sure we stay in touch with you and that you do not miss ANYTHING ETS has to offer. You are going to see a new look, starting with our logo above, to ETS this year. The first task we need to complete is the yearly update form. It is now online and hopefully a lot easier to complete. This form can be accessed at https://coastalets.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3FbVSLQGE5MnUuF or by scanning the QR code. After your update form is received, you will receive information to next steps, such as accessing 24/7 tutoring, how to receive your ETS services, virtual campus tours, etc... ***Once you have completed the form, email Mr. Philon at Andrew.Philon@coastalalabama.edu We look forward to seeing you very soon! ETS is looking for new students to join our program. See below for how you can help and win a prize! Do you want to enter our prize drawing?? Follow these simple steps! 1. Tell a friend about our program. 2. Ask your friend to complete our online application. 3. Have your friend enter your first and last name in the refer a friend portion of their application. *Once the application is completed and deemed eligible, both you and your friend will be entered in our prize drawing! The more friends, the better! Your name will be entered in the drawing each time a qualifying friend lists you on their application! Winners will be drawn and contacted by email on November 30th!

WCHS Scholars From the desk of our librarian, Ms. T. Rodgers........ Please be prepared to take the STAR test this week in your English class. All grade levels (9-12) will be tested.

Hello WCHS Scholars If you have Mr. Gibbs class 5th, 6th or 7th period here are his codes. 5th Period-q6vb6nn 6th Period-2225mkw 7th Period-r5otdkm

Hello Parents and/or Guardians WCHS Title I Meeting Oct 1, 2020 @ 5:30 PM Central Time Click the link to join the Zoom Meeting or you can copy and paste it in the address bar. https://zoom.us/j/98874380962?pwd=WXpkQ2hOMmcvRHVoME5KSGRlTkNRQT09 Meeting ID: 988 7438 0962 Passcode: 6AH2hd

Attention class of 2021! See message below from Jostens Hi WCHS Class of 2021, Every now and then you have an opportunity to celebrate and recognize your story like never before. Seniors, its time to order your senior supplies and get ready for graduation. At Jostens, we look forward to assisting you in the upcoming weeks as you prepare for your once in a lifetime moment called graduation!! WCHS Class of 2021 please click here to view your personalized video https://view.vidreach.io/viewer/reach/ea528bb5-6689-4dc2-8dd0-afcd43ca5f49/667678ba-eeea-4c2a-a2e4-e6905618f315/6cb02651-8082-47ef-8dad-2d2f91db23b2?pk_campaign=667678ba-eeea-4c2a-a2e4-e6905618f315 Don't forget to take a look at your custom Cap & Gown Packages. Chris Urnis Urnis & Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 680937 Prattville, Alabama 36067

Students you can register for the ACT at act.org. Students in grades 11-12 are eligible for fee waivers. Contact the counselors to receive a waiver.

Attention 2021 Seniors: Senior Jostens's graduation information packets can be picked up from the school on Tuesday, September 22nd from 11 to 1. Cris Urnis, our Jostens representative, will be at the school to receive orders on October 9th from 11 to 1. A $60 deposit is required when ordering.

The Alabama Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers has suspended all in-person fall 2020 college fairs. However, they are hosting three Virtual College Fairs for students and parents. Live virtual fair options are: September 17, 2020 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. October 20, 2020 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. November 17, 2020 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The events are free to all students and parents but you must be registered to attend. To register, visit https://alacrao.swoogo.com/virtual. Students will be able to apply for admission to the College, receive financial aid and scholarship information, and chat live with college representatives.

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide each recipient with the opportunity to Graduate College Debt-Free. The Hagan Scholarship provides up to $48,000 over four years. There is NO Application Fee. For more information and to access the Hagan Scholarship Application please the website: https://haganscholarships.org/ The Application Deadline is 5:00 PM CST, November 15, 2020 .

Due to power outages and road conditions throughout Wilcox County, the WCPSS will not hold classes tommorrow. Buses with WiFi will not be stationed at previous designated areas. Students will resume their virtual classes on Friday, September 18th.

Attention Parents, all schools will be closed tomorrow and Wednesday due to anticipated severe weather conditions. Virtual learning will resume on Thursday.

Attention Parents, all schools will be closed tomorrow Sep 15, 2020 and Wednesday Sep 16, 2020 due to anticipated severe weather conditions.

9/11 is the anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, 2001. There were several attacks in the United States in 2001. On this date, four planes were hijacked, two of which were flown into the Twin Towers in New York, one into the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and one crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. The last plane was supposed to fly to Washington D.C. but the passengers aboard this flight overpowered the hijackers.

Students, If you are enrolled in one of Mr. Gibbs music courses, here are the codes: 5th Period - q6vb6nn 6th Period - 2225mkw 7th Period - r5otdkm

Students If you chose Option 3, click the link below to access Edgenuity Electives. https://forms.gle/XzF3oaP5ju9sumaK6

From Counselor's Desk..... Click the link below and complete the schedule change form. Deadline for schedule changes is Friday, September 10th. To access the list of elective courses, click menu on WCHS website, then select documents. https://bit.ly/3hXsIhH

Homework Helper https://aplsws1.apls.state.al.us/aplsnew/homework

Our school will be closed Monday, September 7th. Virtual Learning will resume Tuesday, September 8th at 7:45 a.m. Have a safe holiday and remember to wear your facial covering and avoid large social gatherings. Go Jags!!!

WCHS parents and students, please see "Codes for Classes" for updated codes.

Good afternoon, Parents and Stakeholders! We are excited to announce that we have finalized the plans for meal distribution for all virtual learning students. Meal pick-up will begin tomorrow, September 3, 2020. (Please click on the following link https://thrillshare.com/s/documents-d5e493ea-5811-48de-8de5-2216b2ed0fe2/browse/165075 to view the meal pick-up schedule and menus.) Dates for meal distribution can be found in the first column on the breakfast and lunch menus. Meals will be distributed only once per week. Also, please pay attention to the meal pick-up times for each of the sites listed on the schedule. We look forward to serving our students for the 2020-2021 School Year.