High School Highlights
Weekly Updates from Big Walnut High School
September 25, 2020
Happy Friday! It's hard to believe that we've been back in action for four full weeks, but September is on it's way out the door and colder weather is just around the corner. We have been really proud of how all of our students have handled this different year--both our in-person students and our VLP students!
Looking ahead, the end of first quarter is rapidly approaching--October 14. On that same evening, we will hold our second round of virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please keep these dates on your calendar.
As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teachers, school counselor or the administration if you have any questions or concerns. Feel free to contact the main office at 740-965-3766 between the hours of 7:00 and 3:15.
Seniors: Meningitis Vaccine Reminder
Attention Military Connected Families:
Big Walnut Schools are committed to seeking out our military connected families and assisting those families as needed. Should an immediate family member currently be serving in the military, please let us know. Please complete the Military Connected Student Information Form.
We have several events each year to bring our military connected families together. Please check our district website and weekly newsletters for additional information on those events.
BWLSD Needs You!
Are you looking for a way that you can make a positive impact in Big Walnut Schools? The district is in need of substitute custodians, food service workers, and bus drivers. If interested, please visit our Job Opportunities page to apply. Training will be provided to all substitutes - potential drivers will receive all training necessary to meet licensing requirements for drivers. If you have any questions, please contact Ron McClure at 740-965-8967.
A Note from the District Nurse
It is that time of the year again- Flu season is just around the corner. With COVID-19 pandemic this year, it is even more important to protect your child from viruses like influenza. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children age 6 months and older get their influenza vaccine by the end of October. Receiving the influenza vaccination before the flu is within the community is an important step in helping protect your child and community in fighting influenza. The AAP recommends either flu shots or flu mist as options for children for the 2020-2021 influenza season.
Children 9 years and older only need 1 dose, regardless of prior vaccination history.
Children 6 months through 8 years of age:
Need 2 doses if they received fewer than 2 doses of any type of influenza vaccine prior to July 1, 2020. The time between doses should be at least 4 weeks. Two doses should be administered to children who receive their first dose before their ninth birthday, even when they turn nine years of age during the same season.
Require only 1 dose if they have previously received 2 or more doses of any influenza vaccine prior to July 1, 2020. The 2 doses do not need to have been received during the same influenza season.
Influenza vaccination this year is particularly important to reduce the burden of respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations of children and youth and to prevent overwhelming the capacity of the US healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please contact your health care provider or the Delaware General Health District (740-368-1700) to schedule your appointment to receive your child’s vaccinations. Thank you for helping keep the Big Walnut students and staff safe and healthy.
Megan Truax BSN, RN, LSN
FFA Fair News!
Freshman Haylie McComas with her market lamb
Sophomore Tara Shuster showing her horse
Freshman Kasen Knapp with his market steer
Senior Evan Teter with his market steer
Senior Halle Stover with her horse
Freshman Sam Griffin with his goat
DACC Hosts Virtual Coffee Chats to Showcase "Super Electives"
Sponsorship Opportunity for Local Businesses
Updates from the School Counseling Office
Senior Credit Checks and Naviance Training:
By now, all seniors should have participated in Naviance training and had their senior credit check with their counselor. Any senior student who has not done this should contact their school counselor as soon as possible. Students will need to complete the credit check process and learn Naviance in order to send transcripts and letters of recommendation to colleges.
College Application Week:
Seniors may join their school counselor during the week of October 19, for a one-on-one appointment for assistance with their college applications. These 15 minute appointments should be scheduled during a student's lunch or study hall if possible. To make an appointment, students should scan their counselor's QR code, hung throughout the high school, and choose an appointment during the week of October 19.
REMIND Codes:
Make sure you and your family are staying connected with the counseling department by signing up for the appropriate Remind code below. Text one or more of the following to 81010.
CLASS OF 2022 A-G: @bwag22
CLASS OF 2022 H-O: @bwho22
CLASS OF 2022 P-Z: @bwpz22
Class of 2021 A-G: @bwhsa-g
Class Of 2021 H-O: @bwhsho21
Class of 2021 P-Z: @dg4ab7
School Counselors:
Meghan Vituccio (A-G)
Jeanne Collett (H-O)
Tammi Jordan (P-Z)
Cindi Strahler, Administrative Assistant
740-965-2243
Upcoming Events at BWHS...
October 2: Picture Day
October 6: Senior Dress-Up Day (Senior Portraits)
October 14: End of First Quarter
October 14: PSAT (Juniors)
October 14: Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 15: BWLSD Board of Education Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
October 16: NO SCHOOL
October 19-23: Senior Application Week (by appointment only)
October 22: Quarter One Grade Cards Available on PowerSchool
October 30: Club Picture Day and Senior Panoramic Picture Day
Big Walnut High School
Email: firstnamelastname@bwls.net
Website: http://www.bwls.net/bigwalnuthighschool_home.aspx
Location: 555 South Old 3C Road, Sunbury, OH, United States
Phone: 740-965-3766
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigWalnutHS
Twitter: @AndyJados