Freshmen - Class of 2028
Lower Classmen Check in Day: August 7 from 8a-1p
This is for both parents and students or parents can drop off.
Freshman orientation: August 12 from 8a-1p
This is for students only.
Wildcat Check-In Days are for students to:
- Take their student ID picture. All student IDs are digital. Students need to download the app called "Minga". The barcode will be their ticket to all dances/home games and hall passes during the school day. Step by step directions. The picture will automatically populate on the digital app.
- Pick up an ASB shirt if applicable.
- Check out Chromebooks from the library and clear accounts if necessary.
- Pick up their class list. Official schedules will be in the Aeries parent portal on Friday August 9th. Please make sure to check it the evening before school starts. We try to minimize as many last minute changes as possible, but it does happen.
All parents/guardians must complete the annual review of district and school documents and confirm address and emergency information for the new school year by completing the Data Confirmation in the Aeries Parent Portal prior to Wildcat Check-In Days. Parent Portal Directions
Counseling: Course Change Requests must be submitted online. No Walk-in/On-the-spot changes will be accepted. Counselors will not be available on check in days.
ASB/Student Store: Note: the student store accepts cash, check or card.
Webstore: It is highly recommended you purchase items though our webstore prior to check in day. All families that purchase online can skip the long Student Store lines on check in day.
PE Clothes: Students will receive their clothes in their PE class.
ASB Card: When purchased a sticker will appear on their digital ID card. Please be patient, this can sometimes take up to a week. All ASB card holders receive the following:
- Whitney Wildcats ASB Shirt - Show receipt to collect during Check In Day in the Cafeteria.
- Chance to earn rewards and apparel by attending WHS athletic events!
- FREE Admission to ALL Home Athletic Events (not valid for CIF playoff games)
- DISCOUNTS on Dance Tickets (including formal dances)
- DISCOUNTS on VAPA events (dance shows, plays, etc.)
New Parent Information Sessions (optional) will be held in our school theater and led by our School Counselors. Option 1: August 12; 8:00-9:00 am; or Option 2: August 26; 5:30 pm immediately before Back to School Night at 6 pm
Aeries/Student Email/Schoology: Parent's do not need a verification code for Aeries portal. Student portal will be active the first day of school. If a student forgot their password; follow this link to reset.
Library: The library is open from 8am - 4 pm daily. Peer tutoring club will announce days/times when they are set up. Stay tuned! Chromebook insurance payments and pick up can be done anytime during open hours.
WOW Week 2024! Welcome Our Wildcats (WOW) Week is back again this year and we couldn't be more excited as we begin to plan the school wide events and activities! WOW Week will be August 14-16th and NO BACKPACKS ARE REQUIRED during this weeklong event that includes a variety of activities for staff and students as we reconnect and build stronger relationships as a school community. Bell Schedule