Warrior News Westside High School whs.westside66.org Westside High School Mission Statement In its quest to be the best high school in the United States and achieve unequaled excellence, Westside’s Mission is to ensure that all students reach for their potential, compete successfully in a changing world, and demonstrate respect for themselves, others, and their environment. Attendance Calls 24 hour attendance line: 402-343-2626 Late Start Days State Assessments April 9 & 21 - 10:00 a.m. Grades 9, 10 & 12 Juniors Report at 8:00 a.m. No School March 30-April 3 Spring Break Summer School Information Page 2 Dear Parents, April 2015 Vol. 5 As I look out my office window I can see our physical education classes outside for their activities on the football field and the track. After school you will find all our outside facilities busy with athletes getting ready for their spring season. The coats are off and the shorts are on. Is this a sign that spring is really on its way? No more cold days or snow on our streets and sidewalks? This is the time of the year when we are all ready for winter to truly be over, but it also means the next few months will fly by with all the spring activities that lead us into summer. However, there are still many things for our students and staff to teach, learn, and accomplish during the 4th quarter. As a reminder, with our new calendar this school year, the move into 4th quarter might sneak up on many of us. Typically our spring parent/teacher conferences coordinated with the end of our 3rd quarter. This year, however, our conferences were held in February. The end of the 3rd quarter was March 13, 2015. Use PowerSchool as a good resource to stay current with your son or daughter’s progress as we go into the last quarter. Always feel free to contact your student’s teachers, counselor, or any administrator if you have questions. I’d like to thank all the students who have participated in a school activity since the beginning of the school year. The students at Westside are talented, creative, and smart. We’ve had many successes during this school year, winning awards and championships in the fine arts and performing arts, within our many clubs and organizations, and in our athletic program. The club sponsors, coaches, and staff work hard to keep our students engaged with opportunities to participate in activities they are passionate about, or even to try something new they’ve never explored before. All these important extra activities promote student leadership, provide team work experiences, and allow a positive way for all of our students to be involved. Also, my thanks to all the parents, community members, and friends of Westside who provide support throughout the year for all the activities that go on here. It’s wonderful to have so many people believing in and helping our students. Please take a moment this spring and take stock of this outstanding school and community. Happy Spring! Respectfully, Maryanne Ricketts, Principal Advanced Placement Exams AP Exams will be administered between May 4 and May 15. The AP exam (or facsimile exam) is a requirement of all AP courses. See Ms. Henson in the Guidance office for any questions. As students may earn college credit for AP exams, dates, deadlines, and security measures are inflexible. The registration deadline was March 20. In preparation for the exams, many of our teachers offer after school or weekend prep sessions. Students are strongly encouraged to attend! Summer School The summer school booklet will be available through the main office beginning Tuesday, April 7. The summer session will begin on Wednesday, June 3 and will end on Friday, June 26. To register, a parent or student must sign up in the main office beginning April 14 through Friday, May 29. For more information, call Kim DeLaCruz, 402-343-2607. Summer school information is also available on the high school website at whs.westside66.org. Academic Information Closing of School and Semester Final Exam Schedule School will end this year on Friday, May 22, at 12:30 p.m. The last two days, Thursday and Friday (May 21 and May 22) will be final exam days. Semester finals will be given in all 10th and 11th grade classes. Unit, quarterly or semester finals will be given in ninth grade classes. All class periods will be one hour in length. Ninth grade English finals will be given prior to this time so that 9th graders will not be overburdened. The finals schedule will be: Thursday, May 21 Friday, May 22 8:00 -8:15 Homeroom 8:00 - 8:10 Homeroom *8:20 - 9:20 Period 1 *8:15 - 9:15 Period 6 9:25 - 10:25 Period 2 9:20 - 10:20 Period 7 10:30- 11:30 Period 3 10:25 - 11:25 Period 8 11:30- 12:30 **Lunch 11:30 - 12:30 Period 9 12:35- 1:35 Period 4 1:40 - 2:40 Period 5 * 5 - minute passing time between periods **PLEASE NOTE: During final exams breakfast will be offered daily 7:00-7:55 a.m. A brown bag lunch and grab and go salads will be available for lunch. Please check the district website for menu descriptions and additional information. Students will not be required to stay at school during periods when they do not have tests. However, if they wish to stay, they must go to the courtyard which will be a quiet study area. Note: Parents of ninth graders who want their son/daughter to stay on campus during periods when they do not have tests, may call 402-343-2600 and make this request prior to Thursday, May 8. We will then schedule the student into a supervised area. End of Year Attendance The end of the school year is a very important time for your son or daughter and we strongly encourage his/her attendance through the Friday final exam periods. It is difficult to arrange finals in advance without compromising test security and it causes considerably more preparation on the part of staff. However, if a student must be absent, we ask that students bring a note from the parent/guardian stating the date and reason for the absence. This note must be approved by an administrator. You are encouraged to do this as soon as possible but no later than May 7. All students absent on finals days must make up the work missed or they will not receive credit. Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) With assistance from the Youth Career Connect grant, Westside is proud to offer a new opportunity to all high school students. The CAPS program is an innovative high school program where students participate in a program of study related to the industries of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM), Health Sciences, or Emerging Technology. During the freshman and sophomore year students will remain on the WHS campus and enroll in electives related to their chosen program strand. The junior year is transitional as students can remain at WHS in foundational courses or choose to begin their CAPSTONE experience and engage in work-based learning. As a senior, students will be offsite from the WHS campus at a satellite location for 2.5 hours. Seniors will engage in a CAPSTONE experience in which they will be immersed in a professional culture solving real world problems with mentorship from actual employers. Students who choose to participate in the CAPS program will also be part of a small learning community, which provides additional opportunities and services that include: mentors, job shadow, and internships; intensive academic and career counseling; development of leadership and professionalism skills; as well as industry related dual enrollment credit and certifications. To participate in the CAPS program, students must complete the application. For more information or to complete the CAPS application access the Westside High School Webpage and click on the About Us tab followed by Career Education tab or contact Dr. Melissa Hansen at (402) 343-2619 and/or via email at [email protected]. Senior Project - Class of 2016 Parents of the class of 2016, your student will be enrolled in Senior Project beginning this August. The course guidebook containing all of the assignments for the class of 2016 will be online and can be accessed through the Westside High School home page under curriculum and assessment. Senior Project facilitators visited Guidance classrooms to give an overview of the course and how to get started. Please encourage your student to begin thinking and working on his/her Senior Project during the summer. Please check this year’s summer school booklet for a summer school offering for students who want to complete the Senior Project class over the summer. If you have questions about summer school or getting started, contact Molly Spisak by phone or email: (402) 343-2646 or [email protected]. Page 2 Guidance News News from the Guidance Office: Follow WHS Guidance on Twitter at wguidance or check out: https://sites.google.com/a/westside66.net/westside-guidance-department/ With second semester at the half way point and only eight weeks left in the 2014-2015 school year, it is time for students to start wrapping up loose ends. There are competencies to pass, service hours to turn in, projects to complete and final exams for which to study. To help stay motivated through the end of the school year, take advantage of the warmer weather and change up the routine by spending time outdoors doing homework. A reminder for those students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) classes: mark your calendars for the AP Exams that will be held on national test dates beginning May 4 through May 15. Summer school recommendations will be mailed home beginning in late April and continue until the semester finishes up. Seniors should have already completed all competencies, service learning hours, as well as the product and reaction paper for senior project to be on target for graduation. In addition, it is important to keep a watchful eye on the English grade, as it is the one class that every senior must pass. Checking PowerSchool frequently and being in contact with the teacher is highly recommended. If there are questions or concerns about your student’s graduation status please contact the student’s assigned counselor. As the excitement begins for graduation and the transition to college, employment or a combination of both in the fall, it is time to carefully consider those upcoming decisions regarding college selection, details on financial aid packages, housing deposits and summer orientation programs. Juniors should plan to take the ACT and/or SAT in May or June as part of the college planning process. After creating a list and researching potential colleges, the next step would be scheduling college visits. As part of the campus tour, arrange to meet with an admissions representative and a financial aid officer to find out what types of aid are available. Save some time and reduce stress in the fall, by starting on your activity and awards resume now and review it monthly for additions. Also, BEWARE of scholarship search and financial aid services that charge a fee to find resources. All of the information they will provide is available online for free. Sophomores will be involved in self-reflection as part of Group Guidance. This quarter they will evaluate their interests, skills, values, personality and course selections in relation to career aspirations. They will also review their academic progress and goals in relation to post-high school planning and be introduced to educational opportunities after high school. Now is a good time to get started on or add to your activity resume because colleges look for students who are involved in the school and community. Don’t forget Active Scholar applications were due Friday, March 27. Students study ACT questions in the Guidance IMC. Freshmen should get involved in the community by completing service learning hours. Volunteering provides leadership opportunities, citizenship skills, and exposure to a future career. Involvement in hobbies and extracurricular activities that match up with your career interests will also help with the career exploration process. Don’t forget to start studying for final exams a little bit each day. As a result, you will be more confident, less stressed and remember more on the day of the test. Also remember, Active Scholar applications were due Friday, March 27. Page 3 Important Senior Information Graduation Requirements Commencement All requirements for graduation (courses, credit hours, and minimum competency exams) must be completed before the student participates in graduation ceremonies. Seniors must pass their present English course. Now is the time to double check if you have any doubt as to where your student stands. A few failures in second semester English always seem to occur to the surprise of the student and parents. Weekly contact with the instructor is advised. A few seniors have yet to complete all of their minimum competency requirements. If you are not sure of your son’s/daughter’s status, check PowerSchool or call Trudi Nolin at 402-343-2787 in the Deans’ office. Please note that all minimum competency requirements must be completed by May 1st - no exceptions. Please encourage your student to complete his/her minimum competencies as soon as possible. Commencement will be held this year at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18, at the Ralston Arena. This is a sophisticated event that has prestige and dignity. All students, parents, relatives, and friends of graduates are invited and encouraged to attend. Students are not limited on the number of guests invited to attend graduation. Baccalaureate You are also encouraged to support your graduate with applause as he or she crosses the stage. Please help us provide a quality Commencement by limiting movement in the seating area once the ceremony has begun. Please refrain from throwing anything from the seating area or using noisemakers of any kind. Ralston Arena staff will be checking all bags and any noise makers will be confiscated. Thank you in advance for your consideration of these requests. Baccalaureate is a time set aside to acknowledge and celebrate our graduates’ spiritual journey. It is an interfaith event, organized and paid for by WHS parents. This year Baccalaureate will be held on Sunday evening, May 17th from 5-6:00 p.m. in the WHS auditorium. We are thrilled to announce that Josh Dotzler, former Creighton University Basketball standout and pastor of Bridge Church will be our featured speaker. Graduating seniors and their family members are welcome to attend. Seniors are asked to wear their cap and gown and arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. Student participation in Baccalaureate is strictly voluntary. If you have questions about this event, would like to have your student participate as a vocalist or speaker, or are interested in helping plan future Baccalaureates, contact Sue Seline, seline@cox. net or Cindy Rector, [email protected]. Senior Skip Day Westside High School does not recognize nor sanction a senior skip day. If you hear talk of a skip day at Westside, be assured that it is not school-sponsored. Students at Westside, especially seniors, enjoy many privileges and opportunities not available to students in schools where such a day is a traditional activity. Students participating in a skip day will have to make up the time after others have completed the sign-out procedure. Making up time is less than pleasant for all involved, especially at this time of year. Your cooperation in avoiding this situation will be deeply appreciated. Students and parents are reminded of the fact that graduates complete school earlier than other students in the spring and this time can be used for social gatherings if so desired. Page 4 We will provide a photographer who will take quality pictures of each graduate as she/he receives her/his diploma. View and order photos through the online website events.lifetouch.com. No other picture-taking will be allowed in the stage area during the ceremony. Those of you wishing to take pictures in the stage area may do so after the ceremony. Individuals who enter the stage area will be asked to leave. Commencement Speaker Tryouts Any senior who is graduating on May 18, 2015 is eligible to be a commencement speaker. Applicants must be in good academic standing, passing all current classes, and on schedule to graduate. If you wish to tryout, pick up a form in the English IMC or the Main Office. Return the completed form to the secretary in the English IMC by the end of the day, April 10. A brief information session on speeches will be given to all who are interested on April 22 at 7:30 a.m. in Room 119A. Tryouts for graduation speeches will be held on Friday, May 1 at 7:30 a.m., location TBA. Speaker candidates will be excused from Homeroom. Immunization Records for Seniors Parents, your student will be receiving a copy of their immunization record from their homeroom teacher the week of May 7. Please ask your student for this important record. Keep it in a safe place as you will need the information for college/trade school admissions or travel outside of the U.S. Any questions, please call Deb Raven, RN at 402-343-2624. Junior-Senior Honors Convocation The Junior/Senior Honors Convocation will take place Monday, May 11, 2015 at 7:30 a.m. in the Main Auditorium. This is just prior to the Senior Breakfast at 8:30 that morning. Parents are urged to encourage their teenager to attend this event if they are receiving an award so that everyone can be recognized. Parents are also encouraged to bring relatives and/or friends to recognize the accomplishments of Westside students. Students will receive an invitation if they are receiving an academic department award or a school award. We will also be recognizing seniors individually for scholarships with a special insert in the honors convocation program. We strongly encourage students to attend to be recognized for their hard work and accomplishments. Parking is limited. Carpooling is recommended. Important Senior Information Scholarship Recognition Please bring photo copies of all scholarship offers to Mr. McCann or Mrs. Vacinek in the Guidance office. All scholarship offers will be acknowledged at the Honors Convocation on Monday, May 11 and will be included in the Commencement bulletin. The World Herald will be publishing a special scholarship edition in mid-May. Scholarship offers will also be included in that publication. Please have all information to the Guidance Center by Wednesday, April 22 to meet publishing deadlines. Senior Project Deadlines Oral presentations for the Class of 2015 are scheduled for Wednesday, April 15th and Thursday, April 16th at the Career Center on 108th and Grover. Parents and mentors are encouraged to attend. Students will be communicating their presentation day and time with you and the schedule will be posted on the Westside High School home page under curriculum and assessment. The oral presentations are the culmination and the highlight of the year so please plan to attend. Summer school for students of the class of 2015 who do not complete the Senior Project graduation requirements during the regular school year will be held by appointment, beginning May 18th. If you have any questions, please contact Molly Spisak at (402) 3432646 or [email protected]. Service Learning Class of 2015 Friday, April 10---Senior Service Hour Deadline Members of the class of 2015 are reminded that their deadline for turning in service learning hours is Friday, April 10. Those seniors who have not yet met this important graduation requirement have little time left to do the work necessary to meet the requirement. Seniors who have not completed the 80-hour service requirement cannot participate in commencement. Students will not graduate or receive their diploma until the requirement has been completed. Please contact Sarah Schau, [email protected] if you need ideas or guidance on what to do. Service learning opportunities are listed on the WHS website under Curriculum and Instruction. For a printout log of all hours completed (for scholarships and college applications), please contact Kathy Knust or Amy Davis at 402-343-2740. College Counselor Mike McCann took students to Metropolitan Community College’s Culinary Institute. Last Few Days for Seniors The last day of classes for seniors will be Friday, May 8. Teachers may require that a few students attend classes after this date if their work is not satisfactorily completed. On Monday, May 11, after the Honors Convocation and Senior Breakfast, Seniors will attend a commencement practice. After practice, they will pick up their cap and gown and be dismissed. Most seniors will be issued check-out slips on Monday, May 11. This slip must be signed by all of his/her teachers as well as all IMCs and returned to the Guidance Center between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12. This is our only assurance that all student obligations have been met. Visiting School After Graduation While we are always interested in hearing from our former students, please keep in mind that our teachers are still busy teaching current students. Once you graduate, you are now considered a visitor. There are certain restrictions for visiting Westside High School. If you are interested in coming to visit after graduating, please contact the former teacher in advance to find out when would be a convenient time to see them. Most teachers are available after school dismisses at 3:10 p.m. All visitors must check in at the front desk upon entering the school. Page 5 Important Information PowerSchool Information The PowerSchool Corporation and Westside staff are continually updating and improving the system’s features. As is done each summer, PowerSchool access will be shut down for annual maintenance from approximately June 29 through the first day of school, August 12. When using PowerSchool, please remember to sign in using your parent username and password, not your student’s. As a parent, you have more functionality and this helps us learn more about student and parent use of the system. Should you have questions about accessing PowerSchool at Westside High School, contact Melissa Thompson, 402-343-2603 or thompson. [email protected]. Report Cards Second semester report cards will be mailed home on or about Friday, May 29. Prior to that, grades will be available via PowerSchool. Student Obligations At the end of the school year, if your student has any remaining obligations to Westside High School (such as lost books, library fines, etc.), he/she will need to clear those prior to the start of school in August, or some privileges will be lost. Page 6 Late Start Times for 9th, 10th & 12th Graders Assessment Testing Times for 11th Graders Eleventh graders will be taking more Nebraska State Assessments. The testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. All other students have a late start time as follows: Thursday, April 9, 8:00 a.m. – Math; 10:00 a.m. start time for grades 9, 10, and 12. Tuesday, April 21, 8:00 a.m. – Reading; 10:00 a.m. start time for grades 9, 10, and 12. The State of Nebraska requires full participation for testing. Participation and performance of students are an important part of the full picture of Westside High School. Please support those students who are taking the state assessments by seeing that they have a nutritious breakfast and good night’s sleep! Freshman-Sophomore Awards Night An evening of academic recognition for freshmen and sophomores will take place on Tuesday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Academic letters, medals and certificates will be awarded to many students for academic achievement. The evening will end with the presentation of the outstanding boy and girl in each class. Parents and relatives of freshmen and sophomores are invited to help us celebrate the accomplishments of the classes of 2017 and 2018. Students will be individually recognized. Parents will receive notification in the mail prior to Awards Night if your student will be receiving an award. Summer Driver Education Classes Summer Driver Education classes will take place June 1 through June 12. The classroom session will last two weeks. However, the behind the wheel driving will take place June 2 through July 3. The cost of the class will be $360.00 per student and there will be room for 90 registrations. The class will last for two hours and will be offered at 8:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. The Summer School Registration Booklet will be available on or about April 8 and a complete explanation will be included. The booklet will also be available on the website. Service Learning Information For All Students Deadlines: The end of the school year is closer than you think. Please keep in mind the spring deadlines for service learning hours: Senior hours are due by Friday, April 10 and all others are due by Friday, May 1. All hours that have been completed by these dates, need to be turned in----even those hours of ongoing service projects. New forms can be obtained to continue to log service hours for ongoing projects. Students should obtain pre-approval service forms from homeroom advisors. Spring FYI: “9/10 Honors Night” Tuesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.: Freshman who have 100 hours will receive a certificate of achievement. Sophomores who have over 200 hours will receive a certificate. Freshman and Sophomores who would like to receive this honor should turn in all hours by April 10, 2015. For specific questions on a student’s total hours: Please contact Amy Davis or Kathy Knust at 402-343-2740. Help Support Your WHS Staff The Westside High School Community Club is looking for your support to help fund the upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week, the week of April 27, and the end of school luncheon for teachers and staff. Please consider a donation to help fund both of these important events. We have the best teachers and staff in the state— let’s show them how much we appreciate them! Please make checks payable to Westside High School Community Club, and mail to: Sandi Sawyer 8736 Hickory Street Omaha, NE 68124 Important Information Asthma and Allergy Alert If your child has asthma or known allergies, it is critical that our staff knows this information. Your child must have a current Emergency Action Plan completed yearly and on file in the Health Office. In the event that your child experiences a life threatening emergency, we will follow your instructions on the Emergency Action Plan. If your child doesn’t have an Emergency Action plan on file, we will follow the state emergency plan. See information on their website at: attackonasthma.org. If for any reason, you do not want your child to receive the life saving treatment, you must file a written objection with the school. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the school nurse at 402-343-2624. Health Office Medication If your student has brought in medication to the health office, please have them come before the end of the year to pick up the medication. If the medication is not picked up, it will be discarded. Parents, please don’t forget to update your Emergency Contact Information. WHS Dress Code With warm weather approaching, it is always appropriate for a dress code reminder to all students. The dress code is printed in the Warrior Handbook and Warrior News that were mailed out at the beginning of the school year. Please review this with your student(s). If students are in violation of the dress code, they will be required to change their clothing immediately. Student Dress Student dress is basically a concern between the student and his/her parents or guardian, however, Westside High School has the responsibility to help students develop values that contribute to good taste in manners of dress and appearance. Student dress and overall appearance should foster a positive and productive environment. In order to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning, all students will follow the regulations below. Westside administration will make final decisions regarding dress code issues that are disruptive to the educational environment, but not specifically noted in these guidelines. Tops Any shirt or blouse worn to school should completely cover the back, top of shoulders, and stomach. Any top that allows the midriff, cleavage, undergarments to be exposed is unacceptable. The following items are unacceptable: see-through blouses or shirts, tube tops or crop tops, halter-tops, and spaghetti straps. Hang heavy winter coats, long overcoats, trench coats, and letter jackets in lockers between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:10 p.m. Fleece, warm-up jackets, other light jackets and pullovers may be worn during the school day. Pants, Shorts, Skirts, Skorts All shorts and skirts must be appropriate length, no shorter than mid-thigh. All pants, shorts, skirts, and skorts must be worn no lower than the hips, no sagging. Undergarments must be covered. Footwear Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times. Slippers are an unacceptable footwear item. Accessories Traditional bandanas (paisley type), scarves, sweat bands or any other type of garment that covers a significant portion of the head are not allowed.* Hats, caps, visors, hoods, sunglasses and hair picks may not be worn during the school day. Chains, sharp objects, or dog collar type accessories are not allowed at school or school activities. *An exception can be made with written proof of religious or medical purposes. Offensive Dress Clothing or other personal items that are racist, sexist, or promote drugs/alcohol/tobacco are not permitted. Clothing which contains obscene, offensive, or suggestive words or language are not permitted. Gang-related symbols worn, written, carried, displayed or communicated will not be tolerated. In case of other extreme or undesirable dress or appearance, (i.e., clothing that is racist, sexist, or promotes drugs/ alcohol), the student may be asked to leave school until the situation is corrected. Violation of this dress code may subject the student to disciplinary action. Page 7 Important Information End of School Year/Summer Months At this time of year I want to remind parents and students of the WIN’R sober living group that is offered on a weekly basis. The focus of our meetings is to provide students with an opportunity to process the ways in which they are making healthy choices while they remain abstinent from the use of alcohol and/or other drugs. As an LADC, I will draw upon my 26 years of experience to assist each young person with learning and practicing refusal skills, identify stress reduction activities, continued practice with assertive communication and will work on motivating a sense of increased empowerment as they move forward. During the summer, the groups will be held each Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Westside Career Center. I will also be available for individual and family meetings as needed. Call Susan Schlegel, LADC (402) 343-2611 for any further needs. Everyone please stay safe. Parent Support Group Parent Support Group meets every Thursday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Westside Alumni House, 90th & Pacific. Open to any parent who is dealing with mental health, behavioral or substance abuse problems. Confidential, free and facilitated by a Masters level Social Worker. You may call John Bergin at 402-390-8591 for information. Other support groups: Parents’ Help Alanon - Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., New Cassel Retirement Center, 900 N. 90 St. Boystown Parent Support - every first Monday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Youth Care Building at Boystown. College Admission Test Reviews Do you really want to feel that your student has that extra edge when she or he goes in to take the ACT? Experience shows that review classes can help students improve their performance! The following are review resources that have been used in the past by Westside students. •Test prep books available for checkout in the guidance office. •Free online test prep for the SAT at collegeboard.com and actstudent.org for the ACT. •Assistance League of Omaha, for information & costs, go to omaha.assistanceleague.org. •Baylor Test Prep, for information & costs, go to baylortestprep.com. •Aim High Test Prep, for information & costs go to goaimhigh.com. Page 8 Give Your Child a Good Reason to Say “No”! Westside High School offers a terrific opportunity for parents to provide their children support in refusing alcohol and other drugs. Sign your children up for Random Drug Testing! It’s free and strictly confidential, a service whose results are given only to the family, never to the school. To register your children in WHS Random Drug Testing program, call the Deans’ office at 402-343-2622. Information on Random Drug Testing is mailed out to all 7th-12th grade students during the summer. Help Young People Stay Drug Free If you know anything about the following: • Teen parties where alcohol or other drugs will be available • People who provide alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs to underage youth • License holders who sell alcohol or tobacco to underage youth You should report them to law enforcement or call 402393-4444. No one will know your identity. Help us by being part of the solution! TeamMates Mentoring Program Our young people have a lot on their minds these daystheir hopes, their dreams, and how they want to make the world a better place. The TeamMates Mentoring Program pairs adult volunteers with students to support this experience during their school years. The TeamMates Mentoring program was started by Tom and Nancy Osborne in 1991 to provide an additional support to students. TeamMates is a one-to-one school based mentoring program. Teammates Mentors meet with their mentees one hour weekly during school hours and commit to a minimum of one year. TeamMates is actively recruiting mentors for schools in the Westside School District and we need your help to inspire students to dream and to create a vision for their life. Westside students need to volunteer 80 hours in our community before they graduate. By becoming a TeamMate mentor, Westside parents can be an example of why it is important to give back to our schools, local charities and the community. Any time is a great time to sign up to mentor a young person in our community. For more information and an application, visit the TeamMates Mentoring Program website at teammates.org. Please reference Westside Community School when applying online. For further information regarding Westside’s program, you may contact the District Program Co-Coordinators, Scott Becker, 402-408-8632, [email protected] or Quinn McGuire, 402-408-8670, mcguire.quinn@ westside66.net. Make a difference. Become a mentor and “Together We Transform Lives.” Dance Ticket Sales Westside High School will continue to use our policy of ticket sales for this year’s prom. • If a Westside student is bringing someone that does not attend Westside High School, tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door to any non Westside student. Middle School students cannot attend the high school dances. • At the time of the advance purchase, the Westside student must provide the name of the person they are bringing to the dance along with that person’s home telephone number. They will also need to indicate where the other student attends school. • To enter the dance, the Westside student will need to show their Westside school I.D. card. The person they are bringing will also need their school I.D. card or some sort of photo I.D. to be admitted. Westside has always provided a safe, fun environment for all of our school dances. This policy is to help ensure this continues. Lost & Found Please have your student stop by the lost & found before the end of the school year to collect any items that belong to them. The lost and found is open from 7:30-8:00 a.m. every morning at the Business Office for students. You can check anytime in the Deans’ Office for personal items such as jewelry, cell phones, etc. Parents are welcome to stop by anytime during the day to check the lost and found. Unclaimed items along with the contents left in the students lockers will be here until June 12, 2015. All lost and found items will be donated to a charity after that date. You may contact Marla Boyd, 402-343-2782 if you have any questions. Main Office Summer Hours Normal main office hours during the summer are 7:303:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is best to call ahead to make sure the person you need will be available. The main number is 402-343-2600. The office is closed May 25 and July 3 & 6. Equal Opportunity Westside Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or marital or military status. Tornado Safety When a tornado warning is issued, students and staff in the building and on the campus will be directed to take shelter in the nearest designated area. No one will be permitted to leave campus until the warning has ended. This policy applies at any time of day a warning is issued. Anyone waiting in the parking area to pick up a student is welcome to seek shelter in Westside High School. For Your Information WHS Athletic/Activities Schedule Updates To check for current athletic schedules, go to the WHS website home page and click on Athletics at the top of the page. You can then select WHS Athletic Calendar, where you can find athletic events by the day, week or individual sport. By clicking on “Notify Me” at the top of the calendar, you can sign up to receive email/text notifications for any athletic events that you choose. Any updates made in scheduling will be sent to you via email or text. A second option is to access the Westside High School hotline where you are able to hear information about a variety of topics. Choice #2 provides you with information about cancellations and postponements of practices, games, contests and events. **To hear this information you should dial 402-390-3333. We encourage parents, coaches and students to use these two options. Choice #3 refers to special events at the high school. English Dept. Book Return Policy The fee policy in the English department regarding unreturned or damaged texts is as follows: Students are required to turn in all books checked out to them no later than the last day of school because book inventory and reorders are completed in the summer. Unreturned or damaged texts must be paid in full by the deadline date or will become part of the student’s PowerSchool record until paid. Students may keep those paid books as their own. Replacement book costs are listed in PowerSchool. Study Bags For Semester Exams! • Contains items to help students study for exams: pens, pencils, snacks, and treats • Delivered in homeroom the two days preceding exams • Parents may include a personal note to student in sealed envelope • Only $5 • Fundraiser for Latin Club. To order: send $5 payable to WHS, attn: Carolyn Harvey, WHS, 8701 Pacific St. 68114 include: student name, homeroom teacher (if known), personal note (if desired) Westside Community Fitness Center Membership to the Fitness Center is available to all residents of District 66, families of District 66 staff and Parents of District 66 students. Information regarding the hours and fee associated with the fitness center can be found on the high school website: whs.westside66. org. On the home page for the high school, go to “Athletics” on the top red bar and click on “Fitness Center”. You can also contact Craig Secora, Fitness Center Director, at 402-343-2777. Page 9 For Your Information Fitness Levels Impact on Academic Achievement Seventh Annual Art and Fashion Show Physical Education classes are more than just a graduation requirement. Did you know that students who have better levels of fitness tend do better academically? Studies over the past ten years have shown a direct correlation between fitness levels and standardized test scores. There are several reasons for this, including more oxygenated blood reaching the brain and better overall health which leads to less time away from school. Stress has been shown to cause atrophy of the brain, especially the hippocampus responsible for controlling memory. Regular exercise helps reverse that atrophy by causing the body to produce more norepinephrine, a hormone that improves cognitive functioning, mood, and learning levels. So regular exercise helps students reduce their stress, reduce anxiety levels, lower blood pressure, sleep better, and generally improve their mood. The 7th Annual Art and Fashion Show will be held at Westside High School on Wednesday, May 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is a juried show featuring Senior Art students and Junior/Senior Fashion students. These students will be displaying all of their work from their high school careers. The students will be available for questions and comments. Awards will be presented mid-way through the show. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Physical Education class isn’t the same as a competitive sports practice. In a P.E. class, everyone participates in health-enhancing behaviors. Students progress at their own pace and no one is sitting around waiting for their opportunity to get involved. Competition between students is not the goal, being active is. Students in Physical Education classes are learning lifelong skills that will improve their overall physical and emotional well-being. Help your student by encouraging them to be physically active, both in and out of school. Better yet, be active with them. Alyssa Koory, class of 2015, displays her fashion designs at the 2014 show. Scholar Athlete and Spirit Scholar Awards Banquet The 2015 Scholar Athlete and Spirit Banquet will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Scott Conference Center. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and awards will follow. This year’s guest speaker is DJ Rezac. DJ is a 1989 Westside graduate. While at Westside DJ was a member of the National Honor Society as well as a two time AllState football and baseball player, Captain of the South team in the Shrine Bowl Nebraska, and earned eight varsity letters. He still holds the Westside American Legion batting average record of .492. DJ was a walk-on and played football at Indiana. He graduated from UNL and is currently the owner of KB Building Services. Westside varsity athletes and varsity spirit squad members in grades 10-12 with a 6.4 Mark Point Average or a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and above will be honored. The Masterson Foundation will award two $3,000 scholarships to a male and female member of the senior class who have maintained a balance of academic excellence while participating in a varsity sport. Applications are available in the guidance office. Invitations will be mailed in early April to qualifying varsity athletes and spirit scholars. The banquet is sponsored by the Westside Athletic Club. 13th Annual Warrior Classic ATTENTION WARRIOR FOOTBALL ENTHUSIASTS: The Warrior Football Program is excited to announce the continuation of our Warrior Classic Golf Tournament on July 25, 2015, at 1:15 p.m., at Eagle Hills Golf Course in Papillion, NE. We hope you’ll consider supporting the Westside Football Program by joining other former players, fans, current and former coaches for a fun day of affordable golf ($70) followed by raffles and giveaways. We annually have over 100 participants and strive to get a full field of 144 Warriors!! We hope you can make this a reality in 2015. If you can’t participate but would like to show your support, we would welcome premium hole sponsorships ($150), sponsoring a foursome of invited guests, or providing auction/raffle items to help make our event a success. To register, provide support, or for more information please contact the following by July 19: Shawn Blevins ~ [email protected], 402-343-2672 or Brett Froendt ~ [email protected], 402-343-2632. Page 10 Warrior Merits Girls And Boys’ State Delegates The American Legion provides young men and women an outstanding experience to learn about the fundamental principles of American government through actual practice. Juniors are selected based upon scholastic achievement, good citizenship, and leadership qualities. Westside High School is proud of its 2015 Girls and Boys’ State delegates: GIRLSBOYS BRIDGET MIZENERNICHOLAS PELLETT GRACE WARDJAMES BUCKLEY Also nominated but not attending: Abigail Hack, Abigail Lippincott, Payton Knott, Peter Pellett and Benjamin Battafarano. Scholastic Art Awards Congratulations to all of the students and staff that had work selected for the 2015 Nebraska Scholastic Art Awards. Once again, Westside had more work selected than any other school in Nebraska with a total of 216 awards. Gold Key winners were: Art Portfolio - EVAN DUNN (12), SARAH LEMKE (12), LEAH MILLER (12), LAUREN RENNELS (12), JENNIFER SOLHEIM (12), CARA TREU (12); Drawing/Illustration - DANIELLE TRACY (12), REBECCA JOYCE (11), AMBER LONNEMAN (11), KIRSTEN MCCORMACK (11), HARPER NEWELL (11), LYSETTE PENA (11), KATHRYN STANZEL (10), RYLAN BISHOP (9) - 2 entries, GRAYCEN BOETTGER (9) - 2 entries, ANA CARISSIMO (9), ZOE DEBOLT (9), GRACE JOHANNINGSMEIER (9) and JACQUELYN PLATT (9); Painting - KYLENE ABRAHAM (12) - 2 entries, JENNIFER SOLHEIM - 9 entries, CARA TREU, ALEXANDRA NEUMANN (11) - 2 entries, Photo of eyes drawn by Kirsten McCormack HARPER NEWELL ( 11), YVONNE STONE (11), ALEXIS BERGIN (10), DOMINIQUE HOCIJ (10), LILY SPIER (10), KATHRYN STANZEL (10); Photography - SARAH LEMKE - 3 entries, KIRSTEN MCCORMACK, LEAH MILLER - 2 entries, and YVONNE STONE; Ceramics & Glass - EVAN DUNN, DARIEN HENRY (11), ALEXANDRA NEUMANN, LAUREN ZIMMERMAN (11), GRACE BECKER (10), KENEDY BEDA (10), EMILY NEWTON (10), NOAH OLDENHUIS (10), and DANIELLE BARTON (9); Sculpture - DARIEN HENRY and LAUREN FEHR (9). Art Teachers are: Shawn Blevins, Erin Lunsford, Liz Dittrick, Patty Wrighton, and Jim Fey. Girls Basketball Team Takes State The Westside Girls Basketball team finished off a 24-4 State Championship season by beating Norfolk in the championship game. In the state tournament they defeated Millard West 55-40, Lincoln Northeast 61-49, and Norfolk 53-40. They won their final 15 games in a row, and won all 5 of their postseason games by 11 points or more. Seniors Jay Bridgeman and Jenn Poots, along with freshman Quinn Weidemann were named to the State tournament All-Tournament team by Lincoln Journal-Star and/or Omaha World-Herald. Team members include Seniors: Jay Bridgeman, Jenn Poots, Regan Johnson, Miranda Thacker, Cassidy Kennedy, Cassie Oliver, Blair Coziahr; Juniors: Lynsey Curran, Bridget Mizener, Maya Solarana, Callie Anderson; Sophomore: Anna Shehan; Freshmen: Quinn Weidemann, and Caroline Leibel. Page 11 Robotics Competitions In February, at least four Robotics teams were in competition at different points around the state of Nebraska. At the Nebraska State Robotics Tournament held at Cross County High School in Stromsburg, NE, the VeX team competed with nearly 50 other teams. The team had early success but after a sensor failed, they fell in the final 3 qualification rounds. GREG TRACY (11) is competing for his third year with new team members, ANDREW MIZENER (11) and CHRIS SCHMIDT (11). The Open team competed in a double elimination tournament against six other schools. They were able to compete in the qualification rounds, but lost in the elimination rounds. The team consists of seniors JORDAN ESTEE, ZANE HOMAN, ALEX ZIMMERMAN and juniors NATE BENDORF, COOPER CASTAN, and BEN FRAZIER. WarriorBotics I and WarriorBotics II headed to the Strategic Air and Space Museum for the Nebraska Robotics Expo. This year’s theme was “Using Robots in Outer Space” and Westside teams competed in Asteroid Challenge, Space Clean Up, and Capture the Alien Zombies. These team members won the Asteroid Challenge in the HS division: freshman CASEY PLUCINSKI, MADDIE RAUHAUSER, JARED SINDT, sophomores RYAN CLIPPINGER, SHAWN PLUCINSKI, and seniors ASIM ALI AND COBY PETERSON. In March, the Mega Factor team and the Event Horizon team competed at Skutt Catholic High School in the CREATE open. Event Horizon’s team members were Jordan Estee and Cooper Castan whose record was strong enough to be able to pick two more teams to partner with them in finals. The three team group for finals consisted of Westside Event Horizon, Omaha North OPS-NE Nerd Herd, and Westside Mega Factor. Team Mega Factor consisted of Alex Zimmerman and Zane Homan. The Team Programmer was Ben Frazier. The Robotics adviser is Paul Cross. DECA Has Good Showing at Metro Westside was well represented at the Metro DECA competition in January. All students listed below will now compete at the state competition for a chance to go on to the International Career Development Conference in Orlando. These students placed in the top three in their category at Metro: KIERAN CARTER (12), JACKSON FRERICHS (11), MADISON HOY (11), PAYTON HURLBURT (11), TOM KUTILEK (12), MICHAELA MAPES (12), PATRICK NIETO (11), NICK PELLETT (11), JAKOB PHILLIPS (11), COURTNEY STRAYER (12), MIRANDA THACKER (12), LUIS TORRES (12). Teams: GABRIELLE CHRISTENSEN (12)/CAROLINE PRIBUS (12), COLE JANKOVICH (11)/NATE WAGNER(11), CYRUS KHANDALAVALA (12)/MAX SLOSBURG (12), ERIC LUND (11)/GRACE WARD (11), MCKENZIE MERADITH (11)/KRISTINE HOSMAN (11), DELANEY MICHEELS (12)/SYDNEY HAWEKOTTE (12), ALEXANDRA NEUMANN (11)/MARIAH TESSIN (11), SCOUT PETERSEN (11)/CIARA SEWARD (11), KYLE PETSCHE(12)/SAM STEVENSON (12), and CLAIRE WILSON (11)/MAX PETERSEN (12). DECA sponsors are Katie Harmon and Sarah Schau. Debate Competitions Results from the Elkhorn Gold Debate Tournament in February were: SOL MARBURG (11) - first place speaker award and fourth place overall in Lincoln-Douglas; EVAN PIQUETTE (12) - sixth place speaker award and third place overall in Lincoln-Douglas; and AARON CASEY (11) - fourth place speaker and sixth place overall in Lincoln-Douglas. NYCA GASKILL (10) and TYLER JOHNSON (11) earned sixth place overall in Public Forum. ERIC MCATEE (12) and CONNOR FLAIRTY (12) reached the semifinals at the Lincoln Southeast Debate Tournament in February. This was Connor’s first time debating. At the Millard North Tournament in February, Evan Piquette was named fifth best speaker in Novice Lincoln-Douglas. Eric McAtee and TEIGEN SWANSON (12) earned their third Tournament of Champions Bid in Public Forum. Westside is the only Nebraska team to earn three bids to the national Tournament of Champions this year! Congratulations to Eric McAtee and Teigen Swanson for qualifying in March for the National Speech and Debate Association’s National Tournament in Dallas, Texas. Eric and Teigen beat the only undefeated team for our District, earning them the top seed. Mikayla Baker is the Debate adviser. Page 12 Show Choir Keeps Busy in Competitions The Amazing Technicolor Show Choir won the Elkhorn South Crystal Cup in February for the second consecutive year. They also received caption awards for Best Vocals and Best Choreography. This is their third Grand Championship of the season. Simply Irresistible was named first Runner Up in the Female Division and Warrior Express was first Runner Up in the Prep Division. ATSC and Simply Irresistible traveled to Minnesota in February to participate in “Swingin’ On The River” at Hastings High School. Simply Irresistible competed up a class in the AA division and placed 8th. ATSC finished as first Runner Up. REBECCA ERDMAN (12) was named Best Female Soloist and JACOB THOMAS (11) was recognized as an Outstanding Performer and was awarded a scholarship to Morningside College. In March, all three Westside show choirs participated in the “Clash of the Titans” at Lewis Central High School. Warrior Express placed 2nd in the Prep Division. Simply Irresistible placed 1st in the Female Division in their final competition of the year. ATSC placed 1st in Class 4A in the Preliminary competition and was named Grand Champion in Finals. (This is the 12th time ATSC has won this competition.) They also earned awards for Best Vocals, Best Choreography and Best Band. Jacob Thomas was named Best Male soloist while XZAVIER FORT (11) was named Outstanding Performer and awarded a scholarship to Morningside College. Vocal instructors are Doran Johnson and Kyle Avery. Jazz and Stage Band Competition Results Superior Ratings were received by the Concert Jazz Band and Stage Band at the 43rd Annual Morningside College Jazz Band Contest in February. The Concert Jazz Band was awarded 2nd Place in Iowa’s Class 4A large class division with 10 Class 4A bands in competition. CJB Students receiving Outstanding Musicianship recognition certificates: SIMON BESSMER (10), CAMERON THELANDER (12), ALEXANDER BAYLES (10), and STEPHANIE DONG (11). Stage Band Students receiving Outstanding Musicianship recognition certificates were: GRACE CALDERON (9) and JACKSON CUNNINGHAM (11). These students were each offered a $5,000 per year renewable scholarship from Morningside College. Congratulations to the Concert Jazz Band and Stage Band who both received Superior Ratings at the 14th Annual ISLANDER Jazz Band Festival in February. CJB was praised by the judges as the best group they heard of the twenty Nebraska Jazz Bands participating at the festival. Band instructors are Tim Rischling and James Kordik. Student Designers Attend Omaha Fashion Week A second senior student, CHRIS DIGIORGIO, was chosen by members of the Fashion Institute Midwest to be a featured designer at the March 2015 Omaha Fashion Week. The Joslyn Art Museum’s Kent Bellows Studio is the sponsoring organization involved with his collection. Congratulations to Chris as his six outfits were chosen best of show. Alyssa Koory was also chosen as a featured designer and featured in the December Warrior Merits. Mary Jo Losen-Greenup is the Fashion 4 class instructor. Speech Team Results Chris and Allyssa at Omaha Fashion Week. Congratulations to these students on their showing in January in Fremont: MATT KISCHER (10), first - poetry; MAIJA GRINVALDS (11), second - Serious Prose; STEPHANIE WHEELER (10), second - Informative Speech; and NICK YOUNG (11), third - Extemporaneous Speaking. The Speech adviser is Jeff Grinvalds. Kiwanis Club Recognition Senior TOM ASHFORD was awarded the West Omaha Kiwanis Club metro scholar/athlete award from Westside High School at a March luncheon. Page 13 Students Attend Arts Advocacy Breakfast Several students representing the NebraskArts award-winning fine arts, performing arts, and media arts programs at Westside talked with legislators and arts organizations in Lincoln in February. Meeting with Senator McCollister and Senator Craighead, the students spoke on the importance of arts education in schools. Students in attendance were: MAX TIERNEY (12), CONNOR O’DOHERTY (12), ELLIE KROEGER (12), ERIN NORTH (12) and CARA TREU (12). Westside Theatre Director and teacher Jeremy Stoll accompanied the group. Westside Thespians Competition The Nebraska State Thespian Festival was held in Lincoln in January. Students who received an “Accomplished” in the following areas are now qualified for the International Thespian Festival in June. Westside students recognized as Accomplished were in Monologue: ZACH BOWEN (11), NATALIE DAY (11) and JESSICA HRBECK (12). Receiving a third place in the Tech Challenge Competition were: Zach Bowen, CHLOE FULBRIGHT (12), JOHANNAH HAGER (10), ADIA MATOUSEK (11), BRITTANY SCOVILL (11), and CAMREN STRECKER (10). Jeremy Stoll is the Thespian adviser. Quiz Bowl Competition In January at the ESU3 Quiz Bowl Tournament, the Westside Quiz Bowl Team A placed third from among twentyfour teams. Team members were: ASA DEWITT (9), ROBERT GABEL ( 10), BEATRICE HAMMEL (9), PRESTON NOLL (10), and SAM SWEENEY (9). The Quiz Bowl team adviser is Holly Weeks. Metro Conference All-Academic Awards Congratulations to these Westside swimmers who earned the Metro Conference All-Academic Award at the Metro swim meet in February: ELIZABETH AMATO-HANNER (11), SAMANTHA BAKER (11), NICK GROSS (11), PAUL O’DELL (12), and GRACE PORTER (11). Student Band in Worldwide Contest Clark & Company was created by triplets who are seniors: SOPHIE on keyboard, COOPER on acoustic and electric bass, and SIMON on drums/percussion. The group’s recently released second album is a finalist in the Annual International Acoustic Music Awards in the Open/Acoustic Genre category. Other students in the band include CAMERON THELANDER (12) - tenor sax and recent graduates, MICHAEL PALANDRI on alto sax and SAM TARIN, trumpet. Staff Recognition Michael Nolette, math instructor at WHS and at the Career Center, has been awarded a $2000 grant to fund the construction and operation of a school garden at the Career Center. The Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant in partnership with FoodCorps is to help students learn about conservation, food systems, community awareness and to cultivate healthy eating habits. To submit information for future Warrior Merits, contact Mrs. Trudi Nolin at 402-343-2787 or email Mrs. Nolin at [email protected]. Page 14 POST PROM 2015 Attention All Junior and Senior Parents Chairs: Charlie and Julie Liakos J - 402-490-8428 [email protected] C- 402-689-5547 [email protected] Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015 Time: Immediately after Prom from Midnight to 3 a.m. Where: Sempek’s Bowling and Entertainment, 20902 Cumberland Rd., Elkhorn, NE 68022, 402-289-4614 Post Prom is a fun, safe and memorable time for the Juniors and Seniors as they celebrate their school year at Westside High School. Sempeck’s offers bowling, laser tag, arcade games, go-karts and food. The fun includes a performance by hypnotist and WHS grad, Matt Markey. Sempecks was a BIG hit last year! There are a variety of opportunities for parents to become involved. Please consider offering a monetary donation and/or your time. Monetary donations will help keep ticket prices down, allowing all students to attend. Checks can be made out to: WHS Post Prom. You can help by filling out and returning this form and/or your donation to: Julie Liakos 1303 South 91 Ave. Omaha, NE 68124 POST PROM VOLUNTEER FORM Parent/Guardian Name_______________________________________________________ Student Name/Grade________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________Zip__________ Phone______________________________ E-Mail______________________________________________________ THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS A SUCCESSFUL EVENT! Westside Community Schools Westside High School 8701 Pacific St. Omaha, NE 68114 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 861 OMAHA, NE 68114 WHS Upcoming Events 3/30-4/3 4/9 8:00-10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 4/10 4/16 5:30-9:30 p.m. 4/18 8:00 a.m. 4/21 8:00-10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 4/28 3:30 p.m. 4/29 6:30 p.m. No School - Spring Break State Math Assessments - Grade 11 Late Start - Grades 9, 10, & 12 Service Learning Deadline - Seniors & 9/10 Honors ACT Review Rm 220 ACT State Reading Assessments - Grade 11 Late Start - Grades 9, 10, & 12 NHS Induction Ceremony Scholar Athlete & Scholar Spirit Awards Banquet - Scott Conference Center 5/1 5/2 8:00 a.m. 5/2 9:00-Midnight Midnight-3:00 a.m. 5/5 7:00 p.m. 5/11 5/11 7:30-8:20 a.m. 5/11 8:30-9:30 a.m. 5/17 5:00-6:00 p.m. 5/18 7:00 p.m. 5/21-22 5/22 5/29 Service Learning Deadline - Grades 9, 10, 11 SAT Prom @ Lauritzen Gardens Post Prom @ Sempeck’s Bowling and Entertainment Grades 9-10 Awards Night Seniors Last Day Junior/Senior Honors Convocation Senior Breakfast Baccalaureate - WHS Auditorium Commencement @ Ralston Arena Semester Exams Last Day of School Reports Cards Mailed Home 6/6 6/11 6/13 SAT ACT Review Rm 220 ACT 8:00 a.m. 5:30-9:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m.
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