Eagle Flyer
A newsletter for Walnut Hills High School
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
August 26, 2022
Dear Walnut Hills High School Families:
We have a lot of information to share with you in this issue of the Eagle Flyer. Please take the time to review each entry below and enjoy your weekend.
Sincerely,
John Chambers
Sursum ad Summum
Upcoming Dates
August
26 WHHS Football Home Game
September
5 Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
12 Midterm Week
16 Homecoming Parade and Junior High Tailgate
17 Homecoming Dance
22 Teacher Conference Night
26 Staff PD day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
30 Senior Portrait Deadline (see below for details)
Announcements
Treasurer's Notes
All fees are due by the end of the school year. Fees for the 2022-2023 school year will be posted in the next couple of months.
Free and reduced lunch program - Fill out the application and make sure to release information to the school. Approval for this program is also used for reduction of academic fees including AP tests.
Application for Free & Reduced Meals
Income based student fee reduction forms need to be sent to my office directly with payment. This program only applies to the annual student fee.
Students or parents can make payments using PayForIt.net or at the school with a money order, cash or credit card. We do not accept personal checks.
2022-2023 Covid-19 Update
* Covid testing is no longer available at Walnut Hills and we no longer require negative tests to return to school after illness
* If your student tests positive for Covid-19, please notify the attendance office and have your student quarantine for five days from the onset of symptoms (onset date is day zero)
* Students may return on day six if they meet the following criteria:
- they see a significant symptom improvement
- they are 24-hour fever free without the use of fever reducing medication
- they wear a mask through 10 days past the onset of symptoms
You can contact our new nurse, Melissa Agbenu, at 513-363-8421 or agbenum@cpsboe.k12.oh.us with questions.
Walnut Transportation and Traffic Updates
7/8th Grade Students METRO Request Form
Families of 7th or 8th grade students can now choose to ride the METRO instead of utilizing the Yellow Bus service. Please complete the online form in order to request your student's METRO pass. Students can continue to use the Yellow Bus service until they have received their card. Please note that starting on Monday August 29, 2022, any student who rides the METRO without a bus card will be required to pay for their ride fare. METRO Request Form: https://bit.ly/CPSMetroGrades7-8
Blair Circle Morning Traffic
Parents utilizing the Blair Circle drop-off for 7:30 AM morning arrival. Please be advised that when you enter Blair Circle, you continue to move forward around the circle until the car in front of you has stopped. Once all cars in front of you have stopped and are beginning to unload, your rider(s) can do the same. Please do not drop off your students by the doors to the Arcade/Arts & Science building. We appreciate your cooperation in making sure the flow of traffic is consistent, efficient, and safe for our families and students.
Blair Circle Afternoon Traffic
For families that are using Blair Circle to pick up your student(s) at 3:00 PM dismissal. Please be advised that you need to fully pull your vehicle into the circle area and continue moving forward around the circle until all traffic ahead of you has stopped. Keep your vehicle close to the sidewalk curb. Once you have your student(s), you may safely proceed out of the circle area and out onto Blair Avenue. No traffic from Blair Circle will be entering the Gilbert Avenue/Jr High Gymnasium traffic circle. We appreciate your help in making this dismissal process safe and efficient for our families.
3:00 PM Dismissal Policy
Parents, our aim is to have our students off campus by 3:30 PM each school day. Students who utilize Yellow Bus service or METRO, need to report to their bus stop directly after the 3:00 PM dismissal. Any students who are not involved in an after-school activity or Help Night should be picked up no later than 3:30 pm. Students need to be picked up immediately after their activity or Help Night concludes. In the current state, we as a building are not equipped to offer supervision beyond 3:30 PM. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Picture Day Order Details
Eagle Buddies Mentoring Program for grades 7 & 8
Welcome Night Feedback Wanted
Seeking Student and Parent Tutors!
Are you an 11th or 12th grade student or a parent interested in tutoring? The Student Success Center is seeking volunteer tutors to help students who need extra support. Using this Google Form, you will be able to select the subject(s) you are comfortable with, indicate your availability and determine how many times per month you would like to volunteer. The SSC will reach out to you if we find a match from our list of students seeking tutors. Questions? Please email Larke Roth-Kramer at KramerL@cps-k12.org.
Link is: https://forms.gle/R7kYKBZmEFYMDECL6
Lifeguards Wanted
Junior and Senior Late Arrival/Early Dismissal
Classics Italy field trip & fundraising
Astronomy Club Info
If you are interested in joining the Astronomy Club meetings will start on Wednesday September 8th in room 2703 directly after school. New Members are always welcome! See Mrs. Macsotai if you are interested!
Boo Radley Club info
Boo Radley Club will be having our first meeting of the school year on Wednesday, 8/31, from 3-4pm, in room 2715 (Mrs. L. Lloyd's room).
We spend time getting to know each other and talking about upcoming events and ideas for the club. The Boo Radley Club is open to all grades.
The goal of the club is to spread kindness and cheer around Walnut and in the Community. We hope to see you there!
**Snacks will be provided.
Walnut Woods Volunteer Opportunity
We have our first volunteer day coming up this Saturday (8/27, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM). Please see attached for volunteer dates, all the needed info, and the link needed to register. Any questions students or parents have can be sent to the following address: MondinA@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Warrior Run
Walnut Hills has a team for the upcoming Warrior Run sponsored by 1N5. This 5k/1 mile race raises money and awareness for mental health initiatives in local high schools. You can join our team as a participant or make a donation here. Questions email lundgrs@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Counseling Corner
Information for Seniors
Senior transcript review:
Seniors should have received a copy of their transcript this week. Reminder - any errors must be reported by August 31, 2022 to Room 2203.
Parent Naviance account access:
Parents of seniors - reminder to email Ms. Meininger at meininj@cpsboe.k12.oh.us for Naviance Student parent account access or to reset your password.
Questbridge:
Questbridge is a college-matching program geared toward high-achieving, economically disadvantaged students. You can view eligibility and application details HERE.
Grade Level Schoology Course
All students:
Please note that you have been added to your Grade Level Schoology course. This is a great place for you to connect with your counselors and access resources related to special programs (in and out of CPS), support, academic planning and college and career development.
New Graduation Requirements
Important Reminders
Back-to-School forms
Early Dismissal Procedure
PowerSchool Account Access
Lockers for 22-23
Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up Directions
Class of 2023: senior portrait information!
Senior portraits for the Class of 2023 must be submitted by 9/30/2022. Portraits must be on a blue background. If a senior doesn't submit a photo, we use their school pictures.
Please review this document for all of the details: Senior Portraits
Walnut Hills Spirit Shop
Stay Informed!
Reporting Absences and Dismissals
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
2022-2023 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@gmail.com
Website: walnuthillseagles.com
Location: 3250 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone: 513-363-8400
Twitter: @high_walnut