Important News

FLU SHOTS COMING SOON!

The flu shot will be offered again, this year, during school hours through a collaborative effort with Maryland Partnership for Prevention. The flu vaccine clinic will be held on Monday, October 28th, 2019 and your student will have received a consent form by Friday, September 20th (please disregard the September 21st return deadline). Please check with your student to ensure…

Panera Bread Fundraiser

The Class of 2020 is holding a fundraiser at Panera Bread (in the Mall in Columbia) on Monday, September 23rd from 5-9 pm. Please show the flyer when you order! You can also order online and use the promo code ‘PRFUND’ at checkout. Thank you for supporting the Senior class!

WHAT IS RESTORATIVE JUSTICE?

Community Conversation on Restorative Justice Monday, October 7, 2019 6pm-9pm (6pm-6:30pm Refreshments) Jim Rouse Theatre & Performing Arts Center 5460 Trumpeter Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 Gain a better understanding of Restorative Justice and how it is benefitting classrooms and communities in Howard County and beyond! Featuring educators and activists from Howard County, MD; Denver, CO; and Paterson, NJ including: Monica…

BSAP PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING

On Wednesday, September 18th, from 6:30PM to 8:00PM, there will be a special information session for all parents and caretakers of our African American students of Wilde Lake High School. Come out to be informed about the Black Student Achievement Program of Wilde Lake and how it supports not only its students, but families as well. The BSAP prides itself…

COLLEGE VISITS

It is that time of year when admissions representatives from several colleges, universities, technical schools and the military make appointments to see students here at WLHS. This is a great opportunity for you to not only learn more about the different options you have after graduation but also to make face-to-face connections with the admissions reps who will be reading…

Senior Post-High School Night - September 26th

6:30-7:00pm - Meet with college and trade school representatives on Main Street 7:00-7:45pm - Presentation from the WLHS Counseling Team in the Jim Rouse Theater 7:55-8:30pm - Breakout sessions (pick one): Completing College Applications and Writing Essays - Choir Room Financial Aid: Completing the FAFSA and Applying for Scholarships - Mini Theater Meet with college and trade school representatives -…

CA POINTS PROGRAM

The CA Points Program is a free initiative sponsored by Columbia Association that allows income-qualified students in grades 3-12 the chance to earn awards, granting free access to CA's facilities. Points are earned based on a student's academic and behavioral performance. If you qualify and are interested, applications are available in the Counseling Center. Completed applications must be submitted to…

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

ABSENCES ALL ABSENCES MUST BE EXCUSED IN WRITING. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PHONE CALLS FOR ABSENCES. Students have TWO school days after an absence to turn in a note. They will place their absence note in the Attendance Box (metal box) near the Attendance Window. They will NOT turn absence notes in to their teachers this year. In addition to…

JOIN WLHS ROBOTICS CLUB

We design, build and compete in Robotics Tournaments. A great way to get experience in a STEM activity that can lead to scholarship opportunities and is great for their resume. We are part of FIRST Robotics, https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc. Dr. Sura is our sponsor. MENTORS NEEDED: Mentors are needed for the WLHS Robotics Club. If you are mechanically inclined, or an engineer…

Welcome From the Black Student Achievement Program

BSAP is a program established in 1986 in the Howard County Public School System. Its mission since its inception has been to provide advocacy for African American students as they build their confidence, leadership skills, and self-image. This school year, BSAP will continue to support its African American students of Wilde Lake to be equipped with strategies and tools to…