YEARBOOK INFORMATION

Parents, make sure you purchase a yearbook for your student. The price is $60 right now but will increase on February 14th to $65. 

You can now buy yearbooks on the school website using the following link: https://widefield.revtrak.net/High-School-Payments/Widefield-High-School/#/list

You can also buy them at yearbookforever.com or in the business office. 

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS THINKING ABOUT HARMING THEMSELF.....

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PEAK VIEW AVAILABILITY

Just a friendly reminder that Peak View Behavioral Health is here to help! The have inpatient and outpatient services immediately available for Adolescents. If you have a student who may be experiencing difficulties, please call their hospital directly at 719-444-8484 for a complimentary assessment.

At Peak View Behavioral Health, they specialize in assisting those who need behavioral health treatment, and they're here to help! They are uniquely experienced in treating both acute and non-acute community members.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI)

You are not alone. One in four faces a mental illness in their lifetime. NAMI's programs give you the tools and coping skills you need. NAMI Fall Classes are open for registration now. Registration is required for all classes. NAMI Basics, NAMI Family-to-Family, NAMI Peer-to-Peer, & Mental Health First Aid Colorado. Call 719-473-8477 for class locations. More information and updates at namicoloradosprings.org. 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Please see the attached PDF regarding Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers.  NASP Flyer

Widefield High School Letter to Seniors, Parents and Guardians from Mr. Hoffman

Dear Gladiator Parents, Guardians, and Graduates,

Greetings from Widefield High School!  I hope you are doing well.

After many hours of behind-the-scenes work, I am very happy to report that each of the Widefield High School graduates will now be able to bring up to 2 guests to the voluntary in-person graduation ceremony scheduled for Friday, June 12 at 11:00 am!  The state of Colorado released a new amendment to the current public health order, and we are working with local health officials to follow guidelines in order to have 2 guests per graduate. We are extremely happy and thankful to be able to provide our graduates with the opportunity to bring 2 guests to the in-person ceremony!  

As part of the guidelines outlined by the Health Department, students and guests must strictly adhere to all social distancing guidelines. We will practice safety in all aspects of the graduation. The Health Department has provided the following guidelines for attendees of the voluntary in-person graduation ceremony:

• Each person in attendance will be required to wear a mask upon entering the stadium and throughout the ceremony.

• All students will be required to have a waiver signed by parents.

• Students who attend will complete a health screening form prior to entering the stadium.

• All guests should self-assess their health prior to attending the ceremony. Please do not attend the ceremony if you have exhibited any of the following symptoms or have been in contact with people who have displayed these symptoms in the past 14 days (fever, cough, shortness of breath)

• Guests with underlying health conditions or considered high risk are encouraged to view the ceremony via the livestream option.

• All students and guests will be required to adhere to social distancing norms by staying six feet away from other graduates and spectators during the entry process, throughout the ceremony, and while exiting the stadium. 

IN-PERSON GRADUATION INFORMATION
As we prepare for the in-person ceremony, please keep in mind the following:

• Students and guests should arrive together at the north parking lot at 8:00 am.  Students should be wearing their caps and gowns.

  • We ask that parents/guests arrive with their graduate at 8:00 am, as the graduate is their “ticket” into the event.  This will help minimize the traffic in the parking lot and will ensure that each graduate has 2 guests.

  • Due to the increased number of guests attending the graduation ceremony, please be patient as we work to get students screened and into the stadium so that we can begin the in-person ceremony promptly at 11:00 am.

• Our staff will assist in directing cars to appropriate parking spaces.  Once parked, we will ask you to remain in your car until a parking attendant releases you to proceed to the check-in.  Students will receive their Gladiator masks for the ceremony when they check in.

  • All attendees will be required to wear a mask upon entry and throughout the ceremony.  Students will receive a Gladiator mask, and guests should bring their own masks with them to the ceremony.

• Upon entry, parents will be directed to stadium seating, and students will be directed to the staging area.  

  • While in the staging area, students will have the opportunity to have their picture professionally taken by GradImages.  Graduates do not need to bring their diploma with them to the ceremony as a diploma case and other props will be provided for the photo opportunity.  Information for the purchase of pictures will be provided at that time to graduates.

  • The graduation ceremony begins at 11:00 am.  Please be prepared to wait in your seats until the ceremony begins.

  • Once you have entered the stadium, please be aware that you will not be able to leave and re-enter.  Consider bringing something in with you to help pass the time until the ceremony begins.

• During the ceremony, we remind you of the dignity and formality of this event. Please refrain from all noisemakers and air horns, and keep in mind that all students and parents are here in order to witness and hear the graduates’ names being read. Though this year’s in-person graduation is outdoors, we will be live streaming for viewers at home. Noisemakers and air horns would distort their ability to hear. We would like everyone to have the shared opportunity to record and remember this moment for their graduate.

• After the ceremony, please be patient as we stagger our dismissal of guests/parents/students to ensure compliance with social distancing guidelines.

LIVESTREAM FOR IN-PERSON GRADUATION
We will be providing a livestream service for the in-person graduation ceremony.  Please note the following directions to access the livestream link:

1. Click on the following link https://events.locallive.tv/school/widefield-district-3 OR go to the District website at wsd3.org and click on the “Widefield Livestream” link in the Pop-up message. Then, follow the next 2 steps. 
 
2. Click in the box labeled "Upcoming Sports Events," and then in the drop-down menu, click on "Upcoming School Events." 
 
3. Click on "Watch" next to the “Widefield School District 3: Widefield High School Graduation Ceremony” event. You will be able to watch the ceremony LIVE when it starts at 11:00 am. No additional software or app is required to view the ceremony.  You should be able to view the livestream on any mobile device or computer.
 

VIRTUAL GRADUATION VIDEO - Friday, 6/12/20 at 7:00 pm
Our Virtual Graduation Ceremony will be released on Friday, June 12, 2020, at 7:00 pm for those family members or friends who are unable to attend the in-person ceremony.  We will send out the link to view the virtual graduation ceremony.

Again, I am very thankful that we are able to provide the Widefield High School class of 2020 and their families an in-person graduation. I look forward to seeing all of the graduates and their 2 guests on June 12.  Thanks again, and GO GLADS!

Thank you, 

Aaron G. Hoffman
Principal

ATTENTION NEXT YEAR'S SENIORS INTERESTED IN JOINING NJROTC!

If you have ever thought about joining NJROTC but don't sign up for it because you don't want to join a freshman/sophomore level class, you don't have to be enrolled in a freshman/sophomore level Naval Science class as a senior. If you are interested in NJROTC and have a 2.5 GPA, you can enroll directly into a Naval Science III or IV class. You can talk to Major Davis, Master Chief Melonas or your guidance counselor about adding NJROTC to your schedule for next year!

What is Family Connection?

Family Connection is a comprehensive online resource that you and your student can use to help in making decisions about colleges and careers. It is customized to WHS students and is linked with College Planner, a service students will use to request transcripts and submit college applications. WHS counselors will also use Naviance Family Connection to track data, work with students on college and career goals and complete student ICAPs (Individual Career and Academic Plan).

How Do I start?

Students: An account has already been created for you!!

•  Simply click on the link below
•  Username: last name, first three letters of first name and day of birthday (e.g. smithjon10 for John Smith DOB 1/10/96)

Parents: An account has already been created for you!!

• Access Naviance Family Connection through the Web or WHS website. Simply click the link below.
• Contact the College & Career Counselor at 391-3108 prior to your first log in to obtain your unique registration code.
• Register your account and start taking advantage of all Naviance Family Connection has to offer!! 

Naviance Family Connection

Naviance can also be accessed thru your student Clever account. Go to the WHS main web page and click on the Clever and Student Links box.