Samuel W. Wolfson School for Advanced Studies

Wolfpack, School Grades came out today and I am very proud to announce that Wolfson is now ranked the number ONE school in the district, the number ONE school in North Florida, and the number SIX school in the entire state of Florida. I am very proud of our faculty, students, staff, and parents. I love being your principal. As always, Go PACK!!!!! Mr. Begley

Attention Parents! Join us for our annual AP Parent night tomorrow, September 9th, at 6pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the structure and expectations of AP courses.

Join Wolfson and the Interact Club on October 18th at the annual Buddy Walk! All proceeds go to the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville

Underclass picture day is Wednesday, August 27. Pictures will be in the Media Center. 9th graders will take pictures during 1st period, 10th during 2nd period, and 11th during 3rd period. Seniors have until November 1 to complete their portraits with Leonards.

9th-11th grade students will receive information regarding how to order pictures from Leonard's during English classes this week.

Join the PTSA! Every $10 donation goes towards supporting our Wolfson teachers and students.

Calling all incoming 9th graders! Join us on Saturday for a summer skate party at Mandarin Skate Station! The event starts at 7pm and goes until 9:30. Family, friends & siblings are welcome to come! The cost is $16.08 per person and a portion of each sale will be given back to the school. You can fill out a waiver ahead of time at funworks.com to save time at the door! Make sure to check in at the wolfson table when you arrive! We’re excited to see you there!

Senior parking spots will go on sale July 17th! Seniors, make sure to have your design sketched out for approval when you come to campus to purchase your permit. Email Ms. Starn with any questions.

Keep up with summer updates, including recommended supplies & summer reading recommendations under the parent resources tab of the Friends of Wolfson website: https://samuelwolfson.org/parent-resources-2/summer-updates/

Today we honored two incredible educators as they officially enter retirement. Ms. Williams and Sgt Jackson, thank you for the years you gave to Wolfson. We wish you lots of relaxation and happiness in your retirement!

As we wrap up another amazing school year, we'd like to offer a huge THANK YOU to all of the amazing parents and community members who have played a role in supporting Wolfson this year. We wish every member of the Wolfpack a relaxing and rejuvenating summer. If you are looking for a way to support the faculty & staff at Wolfson as we close out this school year, please consider looking over these wish lists from our different departments. Supplies from these lists will be collected at the school all summer and will be distributed to the members of the department when we return in August.

Please save the date for orientation on August 7th! Incoming 9th grade students as well as all students new to Wolfson should arrive before 9am for a brief presentation with Principal Begley in the gym.

Today the boys basketball team had the chance to meet our new Head Coach: Wesley Person. Coach Person joins Wolfson after an impressive career in the NBA, having been drafted in the first round after playing at Auburn University, where his Jersey #11 remains retired in his honor. We are so honored and excited to have Coach Person join the Wolfpack!

Congratulations class of 2025!!!!

Congrats to the winners of the H20 games! The interact club hosted this competition today as a final fundraiser for their annual Wolfson Water Project. This year the group made a goal to raise $1000 for the Unoa Primary School in Kenya. The funds will be used to construct latrines which will make it possible for girls to attend school. The group is only $80 short of their fundraising goal! If you would like to help them meet their goal to support the students in Kenya, you can find details at https://www.h2oforlifeschools.org/donate?campaign=2343

This evening was the second annual Art Gala, an evening of music and appreciation of the visual arts, hosted by our fine arts department. This is a unique experience for our student artists to have their work on display in a gallery setting, and a great way to celebrate an outstanding year of art at Wolfson.

Seniors from our Interact Club visited Kings Trail Elementary this week to hand out crocheted buddies to Kindergarten students. This project was led by Addison Gomez, who was the director of the crochet for a cause project under Interact. The students at Kings Trail colored in pictures of their desired buddy early in the school year, and our team of crocheters made each of them a buddy to have as they complete kindergarten. This is such a fun project led by a very talented group of Wolfson seniors. Way to go PACK!

Congratulations to the following members of the Class of 2025 on earning the Seal of Fine Arts: Summer Aurelien, Malia Burt, Delaney Friday, Sean Ceragioli, Katelyn Everson, Isabelle Gomez, Addison Gomez, Josalyn Horton, Ella Johnson, Mallory Howell, Clare Migliaro, Chloe Mills, Bryna Murray, Kendall Smith, Sean Thompson and Ethan Whitley. Way to go PACK!

Last call for yearbooks! All pre-ordered yearbooks have been distributed at this time. If you pre-ordered a book and have not received it please see Ms. Fess ASAP! There are 40 remaining books that are now available for sale. Sales are first-come, first-served. We accept cash or check and the cost is $100. The BEST time to order your yearbook is at orientation! During orientation, the yearbook is sold at a discount and combined with your class dues & a t-shirt for $110. Next year, get your yearbook first by being on the pre-order list!