Waverly High School

Good evening Wolverine Families,

As we get ready to welcome our students back to Waverly High School tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9, we wanted to share a few important reminders and information to help everyone start the 2026–2027 school year off on the right foot.

Schedules
Please have students check their SchoolTool account tonight for the most up-to-date schedule, as some schedules have changed since they were mailed home.
If a student is unable to access SchoolTool, printed copies of schedules will be available at the main entrance tomorrow morning.
All students should report directly to their first-period class. Instruction will begin promptly at 7:50 AM.

Schedule Questions or Concerns
If students have a question or concern about their schedule, they should still report to their first-period class and email their school counselor.
Students should not report to the Main Office or School Counseling Office for schedule changes. Please remain in class, send your counselor an email, and counselors will respond as soon as they are able.

Cell Phones
The cell phone policy from last school year remains in effect. Cell phones and other personal electronic devices are not permitted to be out or used during the school day. We appreciate everyone's cooperation as we continue to maintain a distraction-free learning environment.

Backpacks
Students may bring backpacks into school in the morning, but backpacks must be placed in lockers and may not be carried in the hallways during the school day. Students may retrieve their backpacks when they are leaving school at the end of the day.

Student Devices
Students who turned in their district-issued iPad at the end of last school year will receive their device during first period.
If your district-issued laptop or iPad was not turned in at the end of the school year or over the summer, please make sure you bring it to school tomorrow fully charged. Students who already have a district-issued device will not receive an additional device.

We are excited to welcome everyone back and look forward to a great start to the 2026–2027 school year. Thank you to our students and families for helping us begin the year ready to learn and ready to make it a great one.

We’ll see everyone in the morning!

John Cheresnowsky
Principal
Waverly High School
Kids. Community. Each Other.

PSAT Test Offered at Waverly - 10/27/2026

Registration Deadline Extended to Friday, September 17th
*Please turn in your payment as soon as possible to the Guidance Department

The PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Tuesday, October 27th. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams. The exam is open to Juniors and Sophomores. Priority will be given to the Junior class.

Students that are interested in taking the exam can sign up in the Guidance Department. The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 17th at 3:00 p.m.

The fee for the PSAT exam is $18.00. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District."

What Is the PSAT?

The PSAT/NMSQT (short for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is an opportunity for students to practice for the SAT. You can take the PSAT a total of three times in high school but only once per year. Most students take the test their Junior year, with some taking it as a Sophomore as well.

PSAT scores are designed to predict your SAT scores and gauge your college readiness. By taking the PSAT, you will learn which areas you should focus on when studying for the SAT and will be better equipped to score well on the SAT.

The PSAT is also the qualifying test for a National Merit Scholarship. Juniors who take the test must score in the top 1% to move on as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships. To learn more about the National Merit Scholarship, you may visit https://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/start.aspx?gid=2&pgid=61.

To learn more about the PSAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt.

Please reach out to Jen Fish at Jfish@wcsdletsgo.com to sign up or with any questions.

SAT School Day at Waverly -10/22/2026 - Juniors and Seniors

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 17th

The SAT exam (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Thursday, October 22nd. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams.

The fee for the SAT exam is $60. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District."

The SAT is a standardized test used by many colleges and universities in the United States—including those that are test optional. It’s used for admissions, financial aid, placement, and other purposes. The primary benefit of taking the SAT is that it gives colleges a standardized measure of your academic abilities. With those scores, most colleges and universities can compare students from different schools and backgrounds on a level field. While the SAT isn’t the only factor that colleges consider in the admissions process, it’s a valuable tool that can demonstrate your academic abilities and improve your chances of being admitted to your desired college or university. It’s a more objective measure than extracurricular activities, teacher recommendations, or college application essays.

Although some four-year colleges don’t require an admission test score as part of your application, the test strengthens your college application nearly everywhere. Most U.S. colleges and universities accept the SAT. If you’re not sure which college you want to attend, it’s a good idea to take the test. You can decide at a later time whether or not to submit your scores with your application.

Remember that an average test score is just that ─ an average. Don't be afraid to apply to a college that seems right for you even if its average score is higher or lower than yours. Talk to your school counselor about whether or not you should submit your scores.

Some colleges and educational organizations award scholarship money to students based in part on SAT scores.

By opting in to the Student Search Service when you register for the weekend SAT, you can receive free information from colleges and scholarship programs. This can help you to discover a good match. Depending on your school, district, or state, if you take the SAT in school on a school day you can opt-into the Connections(TM) feature of the free Big Future School mobile app that also allows you to hear from colleges that might be a good match.

Students that are interested in taking the exam can email Jen Fish at JFish@wcsdletsgo.com The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 17th at 3:00 p.m.

To learn more about the SAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat.

Please reach out to Jen Fish in the Guidance Department at JFish@wcsdletsgo.com for more information, with any questions and to sign up for the exam.

*Please be sure turn in your payment to Guidance as soon as possible.

Juniors and Seniors who have received parking information or open campus paperwork may submit their completed materials to the high school office on Tuesday, September 8th. This submission is required to secure parking privileges and open campus eligibility for the first day of school. There will be staff on hand from 8:00am to 3:30pm.

Please have all painting materials cleaned up or picked up by Monday, September 7th. We have staff attending our first conference day and we need all parking spots.

Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

WHS SENIOR CLASS DUNK TANK FUNDRAISER!
Game Day – Saturday 9/5, 2-5pm @ Broad St. in front of the Red Door
Take your best shot to soak your coach or principal!
$2 per ball or 3 balls for $5

2-3pm

Jason Miller
Dave Shaw
Josh Mastrantuono
John Cheresnowsky

4-5pm

Greg Vaughn
Chad Rylott
AJ Aronstam
Ernie Marilley

Game Day Bags will be on sale for $10, face painting for $2-$5, drinks for $.50!

Attention All New Vision Students!

The first day of New Visions will be Tuesday, September 8th starting at 9:10am for morning students. Afternoon students will start at 12:00pm Please check your email for further directions from New Visions.

Please see information attached.

High School Schedule Information
2026–2027 School Year

Waverly High School Students and Families,

As we prepare for the start of the 2026–2027 school year and students are able to view schedules on School Tool and are mailed home, the Waverly Counseling Department would like to ensure that everyone begins the year with a schedule that supports their academic goals and future plans.

Students and families will have an opportunity to review schedules and communicate with their Guidance Counselor via email prior to the start of school if they have questions or believe a schedule change may be necessary.

Please review the information below regarding schedule changes and course requests.

Schedule Changes Prior to the Start of School

If a student has a question or concern about their schedule, he/she should email their guidance counselor prior to the start of school. We ask that students and families use email rather than Microsoft Teams to communicate schedule-related questions during this time.

While we are open to reviewing scheduling concerns, please understand that students cannot request specific lunch periods, specific teachers, or specific course placement within a schedule. Schedules are created based on course availability, graduation requirements, class sizes, student requests, and the overall needs of the master schedule.

Our goal is to work with students and families to ensure that schedules are appropriate, balanced, and aligned with each student's academic needs and graduation pathway.

Student-Athlete Eligibility

Students who participate in athletics should carefully consider any requested schedule changes.

To remain in compliance with the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) and New York State Education Department guidelines, students must be enrolled in a minimum of three (3) credits of coursework plus Physical Education each semester in order to remain academically eligible to participate in a fall, winter, and/or spring sport.

If you are a student-athlete considering a schedule change, please contact your guidance counselor before making any changes to ensure that your eligibility and graduation requirements are not affected.

Dropping or Changing a Full-Semester Course After School Begins

Once the school year begins, students and families are encouraged to carefully consider any request to drop or change a full-semester course.

Before requesting to drop a course, parents/guardians and students should first speak directly with the classroom teacher to discuss the reason for the requested change and explore possible solutions.

If the parent/guardian and teacher agree that a course drop or change is necessary, the parent/guardian and student should then contact the school counselor.

The counselor will provide a course drop form, which must be completed and signed by the:

Parent/Guardian
Student
Teacher
High School Principal
Guidance Counselor

Once the completed form is returned to the Counseling Office, the student will have an opportunity to enroll in another appropriate course, if available.

All drops and changes to full-semester courses must be completed within the first two weeks of the semester to ensure that students have the best opportunity to be appropriately placed in another full-semester course.

Planning for Your Schedule

We encourage students and families to review schedules carefully and consider how each course supports:

Graduation requirements
Academic goals
College and career plans
Individual interests and strengths
Athletic eligibility, when applicable

The 2026–2027 Waverly Curriculum Guide is also available as a helpful resource when reviewing course selections and graduation requirements: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4411/Wcs/cd020cc5-9a5c-4e96-9670-b01a180640b2/2026-27-Waverly-Curriculum-Guide-Final_.pdf?disposition=inline

We understand that schedules are an important part of a student's school experience, and we want to make the process as smooth and positive as possible. The Counseling Department is here to answer questions, provide guidance, and help students make decisions that support their individual goals.

We look forward to working with our students and families and welcoming everyone back for a successful 2026–2027 school year.

Waverly High School Counseling Department

August Regents start tomorrow morning.

Please see the schedule for the times for each exam.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your school counselor or the High School Main Office.

New Visions Engineering Program - NEW Program for the 2026-2027 School Year

GST BOCES is expanding their New Visions Engineering program to both the Coopers and Bush Campuses for Fall of 2026! This will be modeled after the successful New Visions Engineering program that was implemented this year at our Wildwood Campus. Please see the included information regarding the Wildwood New Visions Engineering program for your reference. Although the future program may vary a bit from this information, the goal is it to be as similar as possible.

Students should reach out to their Guidance Counselor if they are interested.

New Visions Application - Engineering - https://aptg.co/mTp1k9
New Visions Engineering - Schedule 2026-2027 https://aptg.co/GMLQhr
New Visions Engineering Catalog - https://aptg.co/7KXNGG
New Visions Engineering Flyer - https://aptg.co/tFJ8nH
New Visions Engineering Brochure - https://aptg.co/Bb4BkT
Why New Visions Engineering - https://aptg.co/kTmG-Q

TC3 Fall 2026 Online Course Catalog & Registering For Classes Final Reminder

Students that are interested in registering for a course online should see their Guidance Counselor for a Registration Form. Students should register with their Guidance Counselor as soon as possible if they are interested in taking a course. When choosing an online course, students should check to make sure for any prerequisites. The course guide can be found at https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/sites/default/files/documents/TC3%20College%20Catalog.pdf.

Fall classes begin on August 23rd. Students can access their online class about 1 week prior to the actual start of class.

Fall 2026 Course Catalog - https://aptg.co/GQ4q7m