Faculty & Staff Information Page
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Get ready for the 2025-26 school year!
Whether you’re new to WNS or you’ve been around the block a few times, this page is intended to be your one-stop-shop for all things WNS faculty and staff might need to know. Feel free to bookmark this page so you can refer to it whenever you need!
Information & Links
Please read through the following resources to help answer questions you may have.
As always, if you have any further HR related questions, or you’re not sure where to find something, please feel free to email Trina at trina.mcdowell@wns-la.org.
At A Glance Calendar
This calendar is given to all families at WNS, and is a helpful overview of school dates.
Work Order & Event Setup
Wellness Resources & Benefits Hub
Kaiser Permanente
Health Net
Employee Assistance Program
WNS Benefits Guide
Questions? Email Trina, HR Manager, at trina.mcdowell@wns-la.org.
WNS Benefits Information
2025-26 School Year
Exhibit A: 2025-26 Summary of Benefits
Faculty PS-8 TA/ACE Full Time (10 month/hourly/non-exempt)
Exhibit B: 2025-26 Professional Development Growth and Expectations
Getting to Know WNS
Google Calendars
We run on Google! Learn how to add the calendars that are relevant to you.
New Hire Buddies
If you’re new to WNS this school year, find your buddy here! Buddies meet periodically to help you find your feet at WNS!
Guide to Inclusive Language
A must-read! Learn about why we use the language we do at WNS, and access resources to learn more.
How We Grow, Learn, & Share
Book Lists, Professional Development (PD) Information, Past PD Shares, & More…
Workplace Violence Prevention Program
Special Events @ WNS
K-8 Curriculum Maps
Ruvna, Fire Drills, Emergency Prep
IT Helpdesk
WNS Style Guide
Use this guide for WNS logos, “official” fonts, color palette, email signature information and more.
Requesting Time Off (Staff)
Faculty Observation & Feedback Plan
Faculty/Staff Giving Form
Finance Forms (Reimbursement/ Check Request)
1-5 Tech Integration Documents
6-8 Tech Integration Documents
Campus Visitor Form
For vendors/speakers/other outside visitors to campus who are not current WNS parent/caregivers.
Field Trip Checklist
Use this list for planning, gaining approval and executing a field trip.
WNS also has a small spirit gear service! Due to item sourcing, there are two different sites to purchase items:
These stores are fully online and managed through the website vendors.
WNS employees can purchase the Apparel & Accessories merchandise (through Threadless) at base cost with the following code:
FAM73734a1
