Come Hear Jed Applerouth, founder of Applerouth Education talk about digital changes to the SAT

The first-ever digital PSAT launched this month and the digital SAT is coming in March.  What does all this change mean for current high schoolers as they apply to college?  What’s on the new test?  How should students prepare for it?  The ABC Foundation invites you to hear from Jed Applerouth, founder and president of Applerouth Education, for answers to these questions and more!

Join us on Monday, October 23rd at 7pm in the Performing Arts Center at Wheeler.  All students and parents from any Cobb County high school are welcome to attend so please spread the word!

ABC Foundation & Applerouth Offering Mock SAT & ACT Tests

ABC Foundation has once again joined with Applerouth Tutoring to offer mock SAT & ACT tests for this school year. These are full length, proctored tests under the same conditions as the real one. It’s test-like practice without the test day pressure.  Afterwards, a comprehensive score report will be sent out to help you target areas for improvement and plan for the real test. Below are a list of dates to choose from.  Cost is $10. Register at https://applerouth.onecanoe.com/school/9164 before all the spots are gone.

ABC Foundation Scholarships for Graduating Seniors

In keeping with the mission to support and promote academic success for all Wheeler students, the ABC Foundation annually awards four $500 scholarships to deserving Wheeler seniors who plan to further their education by enrolling in a two-year or four-year college degree program or technical certification program.

The application portal will open on Tuesday, February 14th and will close on Friday, March 24th.  Students will receive their awards at Wheeler Honors Night on Thursday, April 27th. The application is here:  2023 Wheeler ABC Foundation Graduating Senior Scholarship Application Form. 

Academic Letter Award Recipients

Please join us Friday, September 23, 7:30pm at the Wheeler home football game as we honor our Academic Letter recipients during halftime. These students have earned a 4.0 or higher GPA both semester in 2021/2022.

A list of students can be found at http://www.wheelerabc.org/student-recognition

Sneak-A-Peak Guided Tour with Principal Gillihan

Is your student worried about finding their way around Wheeler when school starts?  Are they wondering how they’re going to get from one side of school to the other, on time for your classes?  Curious where all the shortcuts are?  Want the inside scoop of Wheeler? The Wheeler ABC Foundation has the answer for you. 

Principal Paul Gillihan will be giving small, private tours on Saturday, July 23, 2022 to answer all your questions and show your student the ins and outs of Wheeler.  Each tour will have no more than 3 students, plus parents/guardians per time slot. Tours begin at 9:00am, lasting for 45 minutes and continue throughout the day.   

To sign up for this opportunity with Mr. Gillihan, we are asking that a $200 donation be made to the Wheeler ABC Foundation HERE by Friday, July 15, 2022. Once your donation is received, a link to sign up for the tour will be emailed to you.

Make your donation today and reserve your spot!