SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS TO USE
Periodically during the school year, the School Counseling Department will send out a newsletter to families featuring important updates, upcoming events, and valuable resources to support students.
Below you'll find highlights from our Spring 2026 edition—packed with helpful information to keep you informed and connected during the break and beyond.
Spring 2026 News to Use
All parent nights are at 7pm on zoom unless otherwise indicated.
3/31/26 - Jumpstart to Junior Year (7pm over Zoom)
Slides, Recording (passcode: w^73ar1U)
WHS counselors will present a framework and timeline for the post-secondary process with a focus on the milestones that are particularly relevant to students looking ahead to their junior year.
The Office of Congressman Auchincloss is hosting a Virtual Service Academy Night on Tuesday, May 12th from 6:15-7:30pm. This is an opportunity for high school students in grades 9-11 to learn more about the application process for five United States Service Academies: West Point, Navy, Air Force, Merchant Marines, and Coast Guard.
During the Academy Night, students will get to hear from Congressman Auchincloss’ staff about the Congressional nomination process required for four of the five service academies (Coast Guard Academy does not require a Congressional nomination). We will also be joined by representatives from each of the service academies to hear about the individual schools’ application processes.
Pre-registration for the webinar is required. Students and parents may register for the webinar at this LINK.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Outreach Director directly at Catarina.Pereira@mail.house.gov or by phone at (617) 332-3333.
Course selection will close on Thursday, March 12th at 2:30pm.
All course selection choices and, if applicable, change requests are due at that time. Please reference the program of studies and the course selection letter for information about the process. 10th and 11th graders are meeting with their counselors about course selection in seminar. 9th graders should contact their counselor with any questions. Verification forms will open and be sent via email the week of March 16th. Preliminary schedules will be released in early June.
All meetings are from 9-10 am in the FDR
Fridays: 10/10, 12/12, 2/13, & 4/10
All are welcome!
Department Resource Centers
Teacher Office Hours
Please update Naviance with any admissions results and remember to set your "attending college" so that we can send your final transcript.
Visit the Standardized Testing Padlet for all your testing information throughout the year.
LATE AP Exam Registration (w/$40 late fee) closes March 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM.
AP Exams Dates - May 4th - 18th
Upcoming MCAS Testing Dates:
10th Grade ELA - March 24th & 25th
10th Grade Math - May 19th & 20th
9th Grade STE - June 2nd & 3rd
WHS School Counseling Department
Director: Margaret Walendin - walendinm@wellesleyps.org
OTHER UP COMING EVENTS
Koplik Family Session_Flyer.pdf