Eagle Flyer
A newsletter for Walnut Hills High School
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
February 9, 2024
Dear Walnut Hills High School Families:
The warmer weather was a nice surprise this week and it also signals the final events of our Winter sports season. Our basketball and swimming squads are completing their regular season slate and getting set for state tournament competition. Earlier this week our Bowling Teams celebrated Senior Night in style with Nevaeh Williams (gr. 11) throwing a school record 265 pins in their victory over Middletown. Our Theatre Department is excited to present their production of Chicago which runs from February 15-17, with curtains raising each night at 7:00 PM.
It's hard to believe, but we just finished the third quarter's midterm. Please check PowerSchool to see your child's progress. Our scholars should also have wrapped up the optioning process for the 2024-2025 school year. All students needed to make their final selections using the FOCUS School online platform. Additionally, students needed to submit their course selection form to the 2207 office by the close of school today (2/9).
Enjoy your long weekend!
Sursum ad Summum
John Chambers
UPCOMING DATES
February
12 No School for Students - Conference Day
15 FAFSA One-on-One Meeting for Senior Families and "Been There, Done That" meeting for Junior Families (see info below)
19 Schools Closed - President's Day Holiday
23 Walnut Fest
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HB 123 Prevention Education (SAVE Students Act)
The final session of House Bill 123 (Ohio SAVES) is coming up at the end of the month on Wednesday, February 28. This session is on Suicide Prevention.
CPS has chosen The Sandyhook Promise as the approved prevention program. As with the previous two segments, this session will include students viewing a vendor-created video (20-25 minutes) and a guided question packet in their classrooms. The upcoming lesson is called Say Something and engages students in the following topics:
1. Warning signs of suicide
2. Social media
3. How to respond once warning signs are detected
4. How to identify and confide in a trusted adult
The accompanying parent guide can be found HERE.
If you choose to have your student opt-out of this lesson, please complete the form below and
have your student return it to the Office 2207 by Friday, February 23 . Hard copies will be available for students to pick-up in the grade level offices. If you already signed the opt-out form, there is no need to resubmit it.
HB 123 Prevention Education Opt-Out Form
If you have any questions, please reach out to assistant principal Kathy Noland at nolandk@cpsboe.k12.oh.us.
Attention High School Students! Do you want to visit Europe?
Join us in room 2601 on Thursday, February 22nd at 6:30 pm for information about our trip to French and German-speaking Europe! This trip is sponsored by our German and French departments, but is open to any high school students with an interest in exploring some of the most beautiful parts of Europe! This meeting is geared toward parents, but students are welcome to join! Please RSVP at this link:
Please contact Herr Hurley (hurleym@cpsboe.k12.oh.us) With any questions!
Host an International Student
WHHS Fundraiser - WalnutFest 2/23/24
WalnutFest is the most anticipated fundraising event of the school year! Click HERE to see how you can join in on the excitement!
COUNSELING CORNER
College Scholarships and Summer Enrichment Opportunities
Real Talk program for Black students and families
Real Talk is a College Board program specifically for Black students and families. Some of their upcoming programming includes:
Parent Events
February 13: 3 Ways to Attend College with Less Debt
Special Guest: Robert Mason, founder of the Common Black College Application, which allows students to apply to 66 HBCUs at the same time through one $20 application.
March 12: MONEY TALK$: Finding Colleges You Can Pay For
Student Events
February 27: Secure the Bag & Your Dream Job
March 26: Sip and See the Real Tea on HBCUs
$100 paid civic fellowship opportunity for students at Walnut Hills High School
TurnUp, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to increasing youth voter registration and turnout, is hiring students at Walnut Hills High School to serve as high school voter registration fellows. Fellows will be trained and perform a total of 1-2 hours of work over the course of 2 weeks to help register students to vote in their high school. The application link is here at bit.ly/hsvotes and the deadline for applications is rolling. Click HERE for more information.
I AM ME Youth Summit 2/10/24
Guiding Light Mentoring is hosting their 6th Annual I AM ME Youth Summit on February 10, 2024, at Woodward Career Technical School. Youth participants will learn skills of advocating for oneself, understanding their identity and its importance, and connecting with the right people to build up their community to name a few. Additionally, we will have workshops for parents related to topics of Stop the Bleed Training, Suicide Prevention, and Firearm Safety.
Register with the link below. This event is FREE and is for parents and children in 7th -12th grade.
You can also find out more about the event by visiting our website at www.guidinglightmentoring.org/2024-summit
CIC News - Wednesday Topics
The Wednesday Topic for February 14 is about the "Questbridge" Program and February 21 topic is about "How to Show Demonstrated Interest" to schools. These topics are open to juniors and are held in room 3311 during 2nd lunch. Please check your Schoology for more information.
FAFSA Help Night - 2/15/24
Hey Senior Families! Feb 15th is still available to have your questions answered in a one-on-one meeting with a college financial aid officer. See prior emails sent on Jan 3 and Jan 9 for details.
If you are interested, please use the link below to schedule a time on February 15 between 10-6.
Prior to your meeting you must have your FAFSA ID.
Here is the link for the FAFSA Completion events.
“Been There, Done That” is returning to Walnut Hills!
Juniors and Junior parents/guardians: Do you want to hear from Seniors and their parents/guardians about their experiences with the college search and application process? Want some tips from those who've just been through it?
On February 15th, from 6:30-8pm, the College Information Center and Counseling team will present “Been There, Done That”. This has been changed to a virtual program.
Please register yourself and your student for this event here. Deadline to register is February 12.
University of Cincinnati Black Student Nurses Day
Join us for Black Student Nurses Day, an opportunity to meet Black UC nursing alumni, students, faculty and community partners to learn:
Is nursing the right profession for you?
Is UC a good fit for you?
What support resources are available at the college?
Application tips and tricks.
18th Annual Mayor's Career Expo 2/24/24
Attention students and parents who are interested and are looking for employment in the Cincinnati Area. Scan the QR code to learn more about the Mayor's Career Expo.
University of Cincinnati Bearcat Blueprint Event 3/8/24
Help your sophomore and junior students map out their future by encouraging them to attend Bearcat Blueprint: Mapping Your Future, on Friday March 8th from 10am-3pm. Use this LINK to view details and register.
Study in the UK Info Session & College Fair
The BEST of U Consortium – Study in the UK Info Session & College Fair on Wednesday March 6th
will be held at St Xavier High School. Click HERE for more information.
New Graduation Requirements
All Students:
Ohio has new graduation requirements that took effect last year. Please make yourselves familiar with them. Direct any questions regarding graduation requirements to your school counselor.
Meetings with your School Counselor
Click HERE to access School Counselor Meeting QR codes.
If you have any issues making an appointment, email your counselor.
Crisis Help and Support
Children's Mental Health
NPR's A Martinez talks to Dr. Pamela Cantor, founder of Turnaround for Children, about a Pew report that finds U.S. parents' biggest concern is the mental health of their children.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Campus Dismissal Updates
Attention Walnut Families: Please see below for Dismissal Updates
3:00 PM Dismissal
Students have until 3:15 PM to report to their scheduled after school activity where a supervising adult is present. The library is open Monday-Thursday until 4:00 (or until 3:30 on Fridays), many teachers hold help nights, and there are many extracurricular club options. Otherwise, all students must exit the building promptly by 3:15 PM.
If a student needs to re-enter the building after 3:15 PM, it must be via the Blair Circle steps/Main Office entrance only.
Please be aware that as we enter the winter months, students who are waiting for their ride after 3:15 PM must do so outside of the school building. We do not have the ability to provide adequate supervision for these students after 3:15 PM.
If a student is found to be in the building, unsupervised after 3:15 PM, then there will be disciplinary consequences consistent with the CPS Code of Conduct that can include a Friday School or an Alternative Learning Center (ALC) assignment.
We appreciate your cooperation and support with dismissal procedures.
Please click on this LINK for a detailed list of campus safety updates.
If your student is eligible for a Metro pass, but does not have one, please fill out an Inquiry Form on the CPS website. Bus passes are available 1-2 weeks after ordering. Students can use the Metro to be taken to a public space, such as a branch of the Cincinnati library or a Cincinnati Recreation Commission location. Please check with those specific locations for information about their programming and hours. If your student is not eligible for a bus pass, please click here to see a list of purchasing sites.
Too Sick for School Policy
Please keep in mind, illness is an excused absence and students will be able to make up work they will miss. Please do not send ill students to school because they have a quiz or test.
FREE SAY East Soccer Referee Training
The next SAY East Soccer Referee training is coming up on March 2nd. Click on this LINK for more information.
New AI Policy
Attention students and parents! Walnut Hills High School has a new AI policy, effective now. Please read it below:
If given teacher permission, any/ all generative AI used to complete assignments must be disclosed prior to the assignment being turned in and cited within the assignment. Failure to do so is considered academic dishonesty.
■ MLA Style - Generative AI
■ APA Style - ChatGPT
■ Chicago Style - Generative AI
■ These links are also available on the library Schoology or Canvas page under
Assignments
Any use of AI that violates the CPS student code of conduct (cheating, bullying, harassment, both in images and/ or text) will be handled according to the CPS code of conduct.
Family Technology Support Center
For CPS students and their families, help is a phone call away by dialing the Family Technology Support Center, (513) 363-0688 or emailing fts@cps-k12.org. Tech support is available in English and Spanish from 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday when school is in session.
Student Parking on Campus
Blair Circle Drop Off and Pick Up Traffic Info
Get Involved - Walnut Hills Parent Association
The Parent Association communicates using a system called Constant Contact, so join our mailing list using the attached link and get up-to-date information about what's happening at Walnut Hills! Get Connected
STAY INFORMED
Reporting Absences and Dismissals
LINK to current Covid Protocol
Grades 7-9 Information Google Site
Grades 10-12 Information Google Site
Our community communicates using a system called Constant Contact, so join our mailing list using the link above and get up-to-date information about what's happening at Walnut Hills!
STUDENT WELLNESS
2023-2024 Student Services Support Flowchart
Where Do I Go? Who Do I Ask? page 1
Where Do I Go? Who Do I Ask? page 2
Walnut Hills High School
Email: whhsattendance@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Website: walnuthillseagles.com
Location: 3250 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone: 513-363-8400
Twitter: @high_walnut