Letters of Recommendation
About Me
This is my 15th year in education, and I have taught or counseled a range of students - from Pre-Kindergarten all the way to upperclassmen at the University of Arkansas. I am very excited to be at West Fork High School!
I earned Ph.D from the University of Arkansas in 2017, and my area of passion/research is helping students to navigate barriers to success in rural and high-poverty settings.
Suicide Prevention
Sadly, suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for children aged 10-24. To prevent even one loss of life at our school, the Lifelines curriculum is taught to 8th grade students during classroom guidance lessons. This program, Lifelines: A Comprehensive Suicide Awareness and Responsiveness Program for Teens teaches students to recognize the warning signs of suicide and provides resources to help themselves and others that may be dealing with this issue.
Parents, please take a moment to watch this video produced by the Mayo Clinic. It provides you with helpful information from the view point of teenagers about warning signs and how to talk to your child if you're concerned about suicide or depression.
If your child is talking about wanting to kill him or herself, please get help immediately. There are two places in Fayetteville you can take your child to be assessed and provided support.
Vantage Point Springwoods Behavioral Health
4253 Crossover Road 1955 W. Truckers Drive
Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville, AR 72704
1-800-545-Hope 1-888-521-6014
Additional resources can be found by following these links:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Lifeline to online chat with a counselor or call 800.273.TALK (8255).
School-Based Therapy
We are fortunate to have Connections Behavioral Health to provide school based therapy to students during the school day. You can contact the school counselor to help with the referral process.
Connections Behavioral Health
(479)249-6379
Important Links for Seniors
West Fork High School Resources
Alternative Learning Environment (ALE)/Tiger Learning Center
The WFHS ALE allows students who are behind or those who struggle in a traditional environment and opportunity to catch up on high school credits and graduate on time. The director is Johna Selph. jselph@wftigers.org, (479) 839-3131 xt. 4009
Athletics Director
Rodney Selph, (479) 839-3131 xt 4034
Bright Futures
Bright Futures is a partnership between West Fork Public Schools and the local community to provide miscellaneous items and support to students in need.
College Application and College Testing Fee Waivers
Although Governor Hutchinson has declared free breakfasts and lunches for all students through June 30, 2022, students must still apply and qualify for free or reduced lunches to receive college application fee waivers and college testing fee waivers (ACT and SAT). Students should see the high school counselor to obtain a fee waiver.
Concurrent Credit Classes
Contact the high school counselor about enrollment. Kandi Lichty is the supervisor of the study hall class in which students work.
klichty@wftigers.org, (479) 839-3131 xt 4025
Crissy Brasher, librarian, collects tuition.
cbrasher@wftigers.org, (479) 839-3131 xt. 4028
Dean of Students
Justin Smith, jsmith@wftigers.org, (479) 839-3131 xt. 4039
Free and Reduced Lunches
Completion of this form allows students and families to qualify for various programs including college application fee waivers, college testing fee waivers, and internet service discounts. Pick up a F/R lunch form in the High School Office.
Homeless/McKinney-Vento Liaison
The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal law that qualifies students who meet certain criteria as homeless and allows for certain supports for the student, including free lunches and assistance for transportation to and from school if the student lives outside the school district. Students whose family is living with another family, whose family lives in a motel, or who otherwise do not have fixed and stable housing may qualify. Contact Dena McKnight for more information.
dmcknight@wftigers.org, (479) 839-3131 xt. 3024
Nurse
The school nurses for West Fork are Alicen McIntyre and Shannon Sulzen. This year they have the added responsibilities of tracking Covid symptoms, testing, and potential exposures.
amcintyre@wftigers.org, ssulzen@wftigers.org, (479) 839-3131 xt. 3041
Office
Cassy Julich is the high school secretary.
cjulich@wftiger.org, (479) 839-3131 xt. 4030
Parent Involvement Coordinator
Crissy Brasher, cbrasher@wftigers.org, (479) 839-3131 xt. 4028
Parent Resource Center
WFHS has a library with information available to parents. Contact Crissy Brasher.
cbrasher@wftigers.org, (479) 839-3131 xt. 4028
School Based Counseling
Connections Behavioral Health partners with West Fork Schools to provide mental health services to students on our campuses during the school day. They can also provide services virtually or via telephone. They serve students with ARKids (Medicaid), private insurance, and students with no pay source. Contact the school counselor for a referral.
School Resource Officer
Justin Goggans, jgoggans@wftigers.org, (479) 300-1300
Technology
Carl Clements, Cory Robbins, and Cris Worley assist students who are having technical difficulties accessing the internet, assist students with Chromebook issues, and provide student lanyards for entrance into the high school.
cclements@wftigers.org (479) 839-3131 xt. 4032
crobbins@wftigers.org, (479) 839-3131 xt. 4044
shale@wftiger.org, (479) 839-3131 xt. 4050
Community Resources
Our region has many organizations to help with various financial needs.
Snack Packs for Kids is a program provided through the school in partnership with Samaritan Community Center. If your family is food insecure and your child needs additional food for weekends, please contact the school counselor for information about this program.