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WLHS Newsletter - October 2021
Congrats Lady Rebels Golf Team State Qualifiers
Congrats Ladies Cross Country - 2021 CVAC Conf Champs!
Congrats Lady Rebels Tennis!!!!! 2021 Conference Champions
AND HUGE Congrats to Tennis Coach Ken Hilderbran - Conf Coach of the Year!
Annual Sports Booster Golf Tournament Sat, Oct 9 at Lincoln Country Club beginning at Noon
Congrats Sr Mascots: Emmie Nale and Oak Rainwater (Sponsors: Trace Gilmore and Olivia Clary)
Homecoming Parade is Wednesday, Oct 13 @ 6:30 (lineup 6)
Congrats to our 2021 Homecoming Court Class Representatives
Seniors: Morgan Carroll, Kaylee Heavner, and Zoe Huffman
Junior: Jenna Baxter
Sophomore: Mollie Gilmore
Freshman: Gracie Campbell
Congrats Rebel Regiment on outstanding showing at North Lincoln Roundtable Competition
Natl Custodians Day - THANK YOU for all you do for us! Megan, Jody, Tim, Michael, Robert and David!
Oct 16 in Butch Ross Gymnasium 8 - 11 pm
Congrats Sadie Hawkin's HOCO Dance King and Queen: Trace Gilmore and Zoe Huffman
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony October 25 in Media Center at 6 pm
Important Senior Dates and Information from Guidance:
Wednesday, October 6th: Any parent or student who needs help completing the FAFSA is welcome to come anytime between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm for assistance. Please contact your counselor to make an appointment.
Friday, October 8th: All seniors will create a Going Merry account for a more simple FAFSA completion process. This will be done through the senior English classes. If a senior has English next semester, they will receive a time during the school day to come to the 30 minutes presentation. This is a mandatory meeting. If students are not here that day, they will be required to come to a make up session.
Tuesday, October 12th: A representative from Jostens will be outside the cafeteria during all 3 lunches on Tuesday, October 12th to take money for cap and gown orders. Orders must be placed on this day or online at josten.com. Seniors received a graduation packet last Friday. If you did not receive a packet, please see Ms. Moss on the science hall.
Tuesday, October 19th: A Senior/Parent Information Night will be held in the West Lincoln High School Media Center on Tuesday, October 19th at 6:00 pm. You will learn about the college application process, the Residency Determination Service, scholarship information, financial aid, college entrance exams, and other pertinent information seniors and parents need to know to survive the senior year. It is highly recommended that parents and students attend this very important meeting.
Wednesday October 20th: College Application Week is October 18th-23rd. West Lincoln will have a College Application Day on Wednesday, October 20th all day in the Media Center. The senior English classes will be coming each period, but all seniors are welcome to come throughout the day. A list of colleges waiving their application fee will be sent closer to the date.
Wednesday, October 20th: The Lincoln County Virtual Financial Aid Information Session will be held on Wednesday, October 20th at 6:30 via Zoom. Timeka Ruffin from CFNC will present information on financial aid and FAFSA. Join the Zoom meeting here https://bit.ly/3kL4w6e Meeting ID: 821 1455 5775 Passcode: 590952.
Tuesday, October 26th: A FAFSA Completion Workshop will be held in the West Lincoln High School Media Center on Tuesday, October 26th at 6:00 pm. Parents and students will receive step by step assistance completing the FAFSA.
If you plan to take Gaston College CCP classes in the Spring semester please use this Google form below to sign up. It will also be posted on the school website. If you have any questions please first refer to the email that was sent out last Friday. If you still need help please reach out to Mrs Rainwater in Guidance.
**Please don't wait until the last minute to sign up for spring courses. You risk not getting the course/instructor you request.**
Students ....Remember! Do not store papers in CB - Staples Damage the Screen!
Teachers - Restart your desktops weekly
Brainfuse - Free Online Tutoring for Grades K thru 12
Future Dates To Remember
- Oct 12 - Jostens will be in cafe to take Cap & Gown and Class Ring Orders
- Oct 12 - Optional Pre-Act for Sophomores
- Oct 13 - Homecoming Parade thru Cat Square 6:30 pm
- Oct 15 - Homecoming 7:30 pm
- Oct 16 - Sadie Hawkins Homecoming Dance 8 - 11 pm
- Oct 19 - Senior/Parent Info Night in Media Center at 6 pm
- Oct 25 - Natl Honor Society Induction in Media Center at 6 pm
- Oct 26 - FAFSA workshop at WLHS Media Center 6 pm
Stay in the Know
Email: westlincolnhs@gmail.com
Website: http://www.lcsnc.org/wlhs
Location: 172 Shoal Road, Lincolnton, NC, USA
Phone: (704) 736-9453
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestLincolnHighSchool/
Twitter: @wlincolnhs