Western Guilford High School

09/06/2026

Good evening WGHS families. This is your Principal, Keith Barnett, with your weekly Hornet Nation Updates.
We want to thank all of our students and families for their support in making the first two weeks of school a success. Parents, please continue to remind your students of the electronics and dress code policies at our school.
There will be no school on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Students will return to a regular schedule on Tuesday, September 8th.
Our PTSO will have its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 8th at 6:30 pm in the media center. PTSO is open to all parents and guardians and we are in need of general support and seeking anyone interested in serving in a leadership role. Meetings can also be attended virtual via Zoom. The link to join is linked in this message and can be found on our website and social media feeds. https://zoom.us/j/91568422445?pwd=dmidDveYjYe4vsWM3faosxVnw5SKDM.1
Our annual Club Fair will be on September 9th during all lunches. Students will have an opportunity to learn about and sign up to join clubs at our school.
On Monday, September 14 The Athletic Booster Club Will Host Its Monthly Meeting at 6:30pm In The Media Center. Parents of Athletes Please Plan To Attend This Meeting.
The NC College Fair will be held on September 28th from 5:30 - 7:30 at the First Horizon Coliseum. Financial aid sessions will be held at 5:00 and 6::15 pm. To register for this event, please see the attached email flyer or visit our social media feeds or website.
Our Homecoming Dance will be on October 3rd from 8 - 11pm at Piedmont Hall, located at the Coliseum. Homecoming Dance tickets are $20 per person and tickets can be purchased through School Cash Online until October 2nd at 9:00pm.
Any student wishing to park on campus this year may purchase their GCS Required parking pass online through School Cash Online at any time. The cost for the year is $50. After purchasing the pass online, students should see Ms. Parker, our School Treasurer in the main office to receive their pass.
Our first “Live from the Hive” event will be on September 9th. Please check our website, emails, and social media feeds for more information and the link to join this virtual webinar. This edition is entitled “Starting Strong at Western and College Admissions 101.
Senior Alerts:
Senior families, mark your calendars as the Class of 2027 will have its Graduation Commencement Ceremony on June 11, 2027 at 12:30 pm at the First Horizon Coliseum. Graduation rehearsal will be on June 8, 2027 at 9:00 am.
We thank you for reviewing our weekly announcements and as always, we appreciate your continued support of our school.

09/04/2026

We hope you can join us in person if you are able and online if you are not.

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09/01/2026

Our TDL Academy students experiencing the Guilford Guarantee!

“Logistics is basically the future of the world and how the world runs,” said Liam McCarthy, Western Guilford High School.

08/30/2026

Good evening WGHS families. This is your Principal, Keith Barnett, with your weekly Hornet Nation Updates.
We want to thank all of our students and families for their support in making our first week of school a success. It was great to have our students back in the building.
A few reminders to help you and your student continue to have a successful start to the year.
Good attendance is key to a successful school year. Please help us ensure your student is attending school each day and is arriving on time.
Outside food and drink from restaurants is not permitted at our school. This includes bringing the items into school or having them delivered. Students are welcome to pack their lunch in paper bags or lunch boxes.
All students are eligible for free breakfast and free lunch. Breakfast is served as a “grab-and-go” option for students as they arrive on campus each morning.
All students are required to pass through the security scanners upon arrival at school. Three ring binders, magnetic glasses cases, umbrellas, and laptop computers should be removed from their bookbags upon entry to school to expedite the screening process.
Please be sure to review the school’s dress code, located on our school’s website, with your student.
Students are permitted to have their cell phones and electronic devices at school; however, they will not be allowed to have them out during the instructional day and may only use them during their lunch period while in the cafeteria.
Also as a reminder, bus routes may vary some at the outset of the year while drivers adjust to their new routes and students are added to existing routes. Please have your student at the bus stop 15-20 minutes early in the first few weeks of school until times stabilize.
Student Class Change Requests must be submitted to guidance no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, August 31st.
Our annual Club Fair will be on September 9th during all lunches. Students who are interested in learning more about clubs and signing up for clubs
The NC College Fair will be held on September 28th from 5:30 - 7:30 at the First Horizon Coliseum. Financial aid sessions will be held at 5:00 and 6::15 pm. To register for this event, please see the attached email flyer or visit our social media feeds or website.
Our Homecoming Dance will be on October 3rd from 8 - 11pm at Piedmont Hall, located at the Coliseum. Homecoming Dance tickets are $20 per person and sales begin Wednesday September 2nd and will end on Friday, October 2nd at 9:00pm.
Any student wishing to park on campus this year may purchase their GCS Required parking pass online through School Cash Online at any time. The cost for the year is $50. After purchasing the pass online, students should see Ms. Parker, our School Treasurer in the main office to receive their pass.
Our first “Live from the Hive” event will be on September 9th. Please check our website, emails, and social media feeds for more information.
Senior Alerts:
Senior families, mark your calendars as the Class of 2027 will have its Graduation Commencement Ceremony on June 11, 2027 at 12:30 pm at the First Horizon Coliseum. Graduation rehearsal will be on June 8, 2027 at 9:00 am.
We thank you for reviewing our weekly announcements and as always, we appreciate your continued support of our school.

08/30/2026

08/23/2026

Good evening WGHS families. This is your Principal, Keith Barnett, with your weekly Hornet Nation Updates.
The WGHS faculty and staff look forward to welcoming our students back to the building for the first day of school tomorrow, August 24th. Doors open for students at 9:00 am and all students should be in first period at 9:20 am.
A few reminders for the first day and first week to help you and your student have a successful start to the year.
Students can view their schedules in Infinite Campus and will get a copy of their schedule when they go to their 1st period class tomorrow.
Good attendance is key to a successful school year. Please help us ensure your student is attending school each day and is arriving on time.
Outside food and drink from restaurants is not permitted at our school. This includes bringing the items into school or having them delivered. Students are welcome to pack their lunch in paper bags or lunch boxes.
All students are eligible for free breakfast and free lunch. Breakfast is served as a “grab-and-go” option for students as they arrive on campus each morning.
All students are required to pass through the security scanners upon arrival at school. Three ring binders, magnetic glasses cases, umbrellas, and laptop computers should be removed from their bookbags upon entry to school to expedite the screening process.
Please be sure to review the school’s dress code, located on our school’s website, with your student.
Students are permitted to have their cell phones and electronic devices at school; however, they will not be allowed to have them out during the instructional day and may only use them during their lunch period while in the cafeteria.
Also as a reminder, bus schedules may vary some at the outset of the year while drivers adjust to their new routes and students are added to existing routes. Please have your student at the bus stop 15-20 minutes early in the first few weeks of school until times stabilize.
Any student wishing to park on campus this year may purchase their GCS Required parking pass online through School Cash Online at any time. The cost for the year is $50. After purchasing the pass online, students should see Ms. Parker, our School Treasurer in the main office to receive their pass.
North Carolina students in grades 6-12 are required to view age-appropriate safety videos provided by the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools each year. These videos will be shared with students at our school on Thursday, August 27th in their 5th period class. To review the videos, please visit www.gcsnc.com/protect. If you prefer that your child does not participate, please complete the opt-out form on the GCS website and return to the main office by Thursday morning at the start of school.
Our first “Live from the Hive” event will be on September 9th. Please check our website, emails, and social media feeds for more information.
Senior Alerts:
Senior Sunrise Breakfast will be held on August 24th at 6:00 am at the main entrance to the school. All senior students are welcome to attend as there will be fun and fellowship as we celebrate the last “first day of school” with the Class of 2027.
Senior families, mark your calendars as the Class of 2027 will have its Graduation Commencement Ceremony on June 11, 2027 at 12:30 pm at the First Horizon Coliseum. Graduation rehearsal will be on June 8, 2027 at 9:00 am.
We thank you for reviewing our weekly announcements and as always, we appreciate your continued support of our school.

08/20/2026

We would love for you to help support our awesome music students. Come by and get your car washed. If you are out of town or unable to attend please consider a donation to the QR code on the flyer. All proceeds go directly to supporting the instrumental music program of Western High School. Thank you!!

08/20/2026

We can’t wait to see you on Monday!

08/18/2026

Good afternoon WGHS Families. This is your principal, Keith Barnett, with a friendly reminder about Open House tonight from 5 - 7. Upon arriving on campus, students and families can report to their designated locations to receive a copy of their schedule and then walk their schedule to meet their teachers. 9th Grade students will report to the New Gym, 10th Grade students will report to the Old Gym near the main office, 11th Grade students will report to the Auxiliary Gym, also known as the lunchroom to students, and 12th Grade students will report to the media center to receive their schedules. We will also have tables with representatives from our PTSO, Athletic Boosters, School Nurse with immunization information, and GCS Transportation available to assist you during your visit. We look forward to seeing everyone tonight.

08/16/2026

Good evening WGHS families. This is your Principal, Keith Barnett, with your weekly Hornet Nation updates.
The start of the school year is only one week away. On behalf of the WGHS Allstars Team, we would like to cordially invite you to this year’s Open House on Tuesday, August the 18th from 5 - 7:00 pm. Upon arriving on campus, students and families can report to their designated locations to receive a copy of their schedule and then walk their schedule to meet their teachers. 9th Grade students will report to the New Gym, 10th Grade students will report to the Old Gym near the main office, 11th Grade students will report to the Auxiliary Gym, also known as the lunchroom to students, and 12th Grade students will report to the media center to receive their schedules. We will also have tables with representatives from our PTSO, Athletic Boosters, Drivers Ed, School Nurse with immunization information, and GCS Transportation available to assist you during your visit. We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House on Tuesday Night between 5 and 7 pm.
Have a student-athlete at WGHS this year? Our Annual All Sports Passes are now on sale. Save money on entry to regular-season home athletic events throughout the school year. You can secure your pass online via the Western Guilford Annual All Sports Passes page on GoFan.
The first day of school will be on Monday, August 24th with doors opening for students at 9:00 am. To prepare your student for the first week of school, please note the following:
Students will not need to bring a personal device (computer, Chromebook, or tablet) to school this year.
Students may bring one water bottle, but it should be able to be completely sealed. Cups with straws and other drinkware items that are not completely sealable are not needed at school.
Phones and other cellular devices may be in the student’s possession but may not be out or visible at school at all except during the student's lunch period.
We look forward to having our students back in the building on the 24th.
Senior Alerts:
There are a number of immunizations that are required for all seniors in NC. There are also some upcoming vaccination clinics available. Please check with your child’s primary care provider or contact our school nurse if you need any support or guidance on immunization requirements. Clinic information is attached to this message and linked on the GCS website.
Our Annual Senior Sunrise Celebration will be held on the first day of school on August 24th at 6:00 at the front entrance of the school. All senior students are invited to attend.
We thank you for reviewing our weekly announcements and as always, we appreciate your continued support of our school.