Thursday, September 28th, 2023

MIDDLE SCHOOL

YEARBOOK: Any Middle School student interested in being part of the yearbook staff, please fill out an application and return it to Mrs. Milliron by Friday, Sept. 29th @ 3pm. Applications are outside Mrs. Milliron's room.

PICTURE DAY:  Make-up day will be on Tuesday, October 17th.

SPORTS

CHEER:  MS Cheer will have sign-up sheets by the athletic department door, please sign up before Friday (10/6).

 HIGH SCHOOL

LINK CREW MEETINGS:  Meeting with Frosh on Friday, September 29th.

SPANISH CLUB:  Tuesday, Oct 3rd, 2nd Homeroom: Meeting for all interested in joining Spanish Club (freshmen/juniors bring lunch) in media center. Open to current or former Spanish students. See Señorita Lenk for an application if interested in being a Spanish club officer this year.  

JOSTENS (class ring orders/graduation items):

Wednesday, October 4th, Josten's will have a presentation during homeroom AND are also mailing packets home to JVS students.  Items can be ordered online/mail/or in person on October 11th.

Wednesday, October 11th, Josten's will return during homeroom to take ring/graduation orders.

PAGES: If you are joining Pages, all paperwork needs to be with Ms. Haney by October 6th. If you couldn’t attend the meeting, please stop by and get the paperwork and Ms. Haney can answer any questions you may have.

PICTURE DAY: 

Tuesday, October 17th is picture day for seniors. Hi-Point students can go first before boarding bus to Hi Point.

Make-Up Day for all 9-12th graders will be scheduled for Tuesday, October 17th, too.

FRIDAY MORNINGS!:  The Band kids will be selling coffee and hot chocolate for $1, as well as a small selection of breakfast snack items ranging from $1-$2. 

If you need a little pick-me-up tomorrow morning, swing by the band room and grab a bite or drink of something!

Coffee ($1), Hot Chocolate ($1), Starbucks Frappuccino drinks ($3) Limited quantities, Various to-go food items ($1-$2)

***Disclaimer***you are still expected to be in your 1st period classes on time and this is not a viable excuse to be late.

Also, if your classroom teacher does not allow food/drink, this is not a work around for that rule***

GUIDANCE

FAMILY LUNCH:  Lunch with your Family Events Coming Soon:

·       Seniors: Thurs Sept 28  (back to normal lunches 1st – 10/12 and 2nd for 9th and 11th)

·       Sophomores: Wed Oct 4

·       Freshman: Thurs Oct 5

ATTENTION JUNIORS: Register for the Pre-ACT (October 20) in the HS Counseling Office. Cost is $18, cash or check made payable to WL-S

STEMM (for girls!): Ladies interested in attending the STEMM Expo on November 3, sign up deadline is FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29.  Sign up will be posted until the end of the day Friday.  Those that have signed up, be looking for an email from Mrs. Harman with break out session options to choose from.  Attendees will be electronically registering on Monday during 1st HR in Mrs. Harman’s room.

PHARMACY:  Interested in a future career as a pharmacist?  Consider registering for the University of Findlay’s ‘Very Important Potential Pharmacist’ event on Friday October 13th from 9a-3p.  The event will allow students to learn more about the career of Pharmacy while spending time in their pharmacy lab, talking with students and faculty.  Lunch is provided.  If you are interested in registering for this event, see Mrs. Smith in the HS Counseling Office.                                                                                                                          SCHOLARSHIPS

National Honor Society: Open to 12th grade NHS members in good standing.  This is a national scholarship, Scholarships being distributed are as follow: 575 National Semifinalists will receive $3,200; 24 National Semifinalists will receive $5,625 and an all-expense trip to DC for Trailblazing Leadership Week; 1 National Finalist will receive $25,000 and an all-expense paid trip to DC for Trailblazing Leadership Week

Apply here: https://www.nationalhonorsociety.org/advisers/the-nhs-scholarship/  

Applications are open from Sept 18, 2023 to Nov 30, 2023 at 5pm, See Mrs. Neer with questions

Opportunity for a scholarship to UNOH

Attend the UNOH Fall Open House on Oct 27 & 28 from 9am-4pm and test at either 11am or 1pm and receive a chance to win a UNOH scholarship!

The UNOH Open House will provide opportunities for the following:  Campus tours, meet with professors and current students and attend  financial aid seminars, $475,000 in scholarships will be awarded, to register for the Open House, go to www.unoh.edu 

SPORTS

For athletic schedules/changes, please check our website for up-to-date information:  https://www.wlstigers.org/page/athletics

BASEBALL:  Mr. Stormes would like to meet with anyone playing baseball in the spring during 2nd lunch on Thursday, September 28.

CALENDAR FUNDRAISER:  It's time for athletes to start getting calendar sales turned in to Liz Carter in the office!! Please fill out the Google form, then take money and summary sheet to Mrs. Carter ASAP!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ptq7oGj58Pneg0daU1rO6kMl-W6NpiQicltRsATTaWA/edit?usp=drivesdk

SOFTBALL:  There will be a sign-up outside Mr. Sullivan’s office for anyone interested in HS softball.  You will want to stay aware of the Fall and Winter Activities like Open Field and Lifting.

AUXILARY CLINIC: There will be a clinic for flag techniques and routines Monday, 10/2-Friday, 10/5 from 3-4:00 pm in the HS band room.

Cost is $20 for the week and forms are in the front office.  At the end of the week, Sat. 10/6, the clinic will perform during halftime of the football game vs. Mechanicsburg.  Each participant will receive a t-shirt which will get you into the game for free!  Any questions, please contact Mr. Waibel at pwaibel@wlstigers.org.

WEIGHT ROOM:  Fall weight room hours are 3-4:30 for any high school student.  It is closed to students on Mondays.