Upcoming Events
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Today
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Tomorrow
2:00 PM Men's Golf @ Pilot Knob (Away)
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4:00 PM Men's Tennis vs Freedom (Home)
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4:30 PM Track vs Hibriten/Freedom (Home)
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Thursday
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5:00 PM Women/Men LAX vs Patton (Home)
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Friday
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5:00 PM Track @ Mt. Tabor (Away)
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Saturday
10:00 AM Track @ South Caldwell (Away)
WHS News & Information
WHS Announcements
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WATAUGA HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
THE MUSIC MAN
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Updated COVID Guidelines
In correlation with the updated CDC guidance on COVID-19 isolation requirements, WCS will immediately begin following their recommendations that took effect on Friday, March 1, 2024.
WCS will no longer require a 5-day isolation period following a positive COVID-19 test. Students may return to school following a positive COVID-19 test once they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and/or symptoms have improved.
“ The updated Respiratory Virus Guidance recommends that people stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after both their symptoms are getting better overall, and they have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).”
After returning from the “stay-at-home” period, it is recommended but not required to wear a mask for an additional 5 days.
Additional information from the CDC regarding this change can be found at Respiratory Virus Guidance Updates FAQs.
For information about When to Stay Home from School, please see the information below:
When to Stay Home (English/Spanish) 2024.
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Pioneers (and future Pioneers), as we are in the middle of registration for the 2024-2025 school year. Please see the appropriate presentation to assist you in registering for classes next year:You can also access more information at the Student Services homepage about registration.
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All of us at WHS and WIA want to wish Erik Mortensen a huge congratulation on being named the 2024 Northwest Regional Teacher of the Year! Erik’s dedication to his students, the auto-tech program, the community, and our school is second to none.
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The following Parent Consent Form & Notifications needs to be filled out for ALL students (PreK-12th grades).
Please make sure you have completed this form for each student enrolled in Watauga County Schools.
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Donations can be made in memory of Cole Jackson Ellis to the Watauga High School Chapter of the FFA. Click HERE for online donations. (You can check out as a guest)
Cash and check donations will also be accepted. Please make checks payable to Watauga High FFA. Donations can be dropped off at the Watauga High front office or mailed to:
Watauga High School
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Online and cash options are available for ALL Watauga High Home Athletic Events. Tickets are $7 for all sports
- Online tickets can be purchased online via Go Fan. The link to our Go Fan page can be found HERE!
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WHS and WIA Parents,Please be aware that students no longer receive a hard copy of their report card. Parents and students have the ability to access their grades via PowerSchool throughout the year. If you need help accessing PowerSchool, please reach out to your counselor and they can help you with this. Also, if you would still like to receive a hard copy of your child's report card, just let us know and we will be more than happy to print one.
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To place an order for the 2022-23 yearbook:
http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A05805000
To access the Watauga Powderhorn Student Newspaper: -
Parents interested on serving on the 2022-2023 School Improvement Team (SIT) need to contact SIT Chairs Lora Davis davisl@wataugaschools.org, Cindy Lentz lentzc@wataugaschools.org or Principal Scott Strickler stricklers@wataugaschools.org
The School Improvement Team meets the Third Wednesday of Every Month at 3:45 PM in room 2202 at Watauga High School
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Introducing our 2024 WHS Teacher of the Year: Jamie Wilson! Mrs. Wilson has a constant positive outlook with a wicked sense of humor, whose mentorship of her students is incredible in and out of the classroom.
Please help us congratulate this most deserving educator!
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Introducing our 2024 Support Staff Member of the Year: Kortni Farthing! Mrs. Farthing has a positive attitude with an incredible work ethic. She pays attention to details and is constantly working with staff to improve our building.
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Watauga County Schools is in the process of reviewing its website to ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you have questions or concerns regarding the accessibility of the website or if you are unable to access a page or document on the website, you may contact Watauga County Schools Communications Director Bailey Little via email at littleb@wataugaschools.org or by phone at (828) 264-7190. For more information visit WCS' Accessibility Information Page.
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WHS Vision StatementWe envision a school where everyone can learn and deserves a fair and equal opportunity to learn.WHS Mission StatementOur mission is to partner with students, parents, and community to develop young adults who value educational excellence, think critically, and become productive citizens with a global perspective.