The Friday Forecast

THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4- SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS | JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME!

Friday Night Lights are Back! We are excited for our first home football game tonight! Come out and support Football, Cheer, Band, and Color Guard!

  • Walnut vs. Los Altos
  • Friday, September 1st
  • 7:00 pm
  • Ken Gunn Stadium
  • Special Halftime Performance by the Blue Thunder
  • ASB Card Gets You in For Free or Purchase Tickets on GoFan!
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IMPORTANT EVENTS SEPTEMBER 4- SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 4

  • *Labor Day - No School


TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 5

  • *Periods 3-4 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am-3:25 pm
  • Girls Basketball Tryouts - lunch - Gym
  • Boys’ basketball mandatory meeting during lunch
  • PSAT/NMSQT & PSAT Sales (Sophomores Sales Only) 3 pm-4 pm Front of Library


WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 6

  • *Periods 1-4 collaboration Day Schedule - 8:30 am-2:40 pm
  • PSAT/NMSQT & PSAT Sales (Sophomores Sales Only) 2:40 pm-3:40 pm Front of Library


THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 7

  • *Periods 1-2 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am-3:25 pm


FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 8

  • *Periods 1-6 Regular Day Schedule - 8:30 am-3:25 pm
  • PSAT/NMSQT & PSAT Sales (Sophomores Sales Only) 3:00 pm-4:00 pm Front of Library


SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 9

  • Senior Curb Painting Today! 8 am-11 am
2023-2024 Athletic Event Calendar

Click here for all athletic games and contests.

News and Announcements

THE SECOND ANNUAL MUSTANG CORRAL SUMMER FEST WAS A HIT!

THE SECOND ANNUAL MUSTANG CORRAL SUMMER FEST WAS A HIT!

Last Saturday, The Mustang Corral Summer Fest provided great music, food, and a chance for the Walnut community to come together and kick off the school year! We raised $34,000 directly to our clubs, athletic programs, and performing arts groups to start the year with money in their account!


Thank you to Walnut High Community Club for making this all come together & Walnut High School ASB for planning a rally to showcase our school!


Check out the recap video below, edited by Hillina Ulloa.

THE SECOND ANNUAL MUSTANG CORRAL SUMMER FEST WAS A HIT!
https://youtu.be/LMj3S4MPMe0?si=Du-KctAlWOfPcTk7

WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL HOLDS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Last night, Walnut High School held its Annual Back to School Night. Thank you to our staff, parents, and community for continuing to invest in our students. We are excited for a fantastic 2023-2024 school year and hope you had a chance to get to know our Mustang teachers!

AUGUST GLC STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!

Congrats to our AUGUST Students of the Month! ⁣⁣⁣⁣


⁣⁣At the end of each month, our GLCs recognize a student who they believe represents the Walnut Way and makes a positive impact at Walnut High School. ⁣⁣⁣⁣

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Please congratulate the following students on being selected.

Rendezvous HOCO 2k23

Walnut High ASB presents "Rendezvous" - Homecoming 2k23!


Live music, DJ, Crepes, Laser, Lights, Italian Ice, and more to come!


📍WHS Gym


🗓September 23, 2023


⏰6-10PM

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Mustangs Jr. Cheer Camp

Come join us for a fun-filled day of learning cheers, chants, games and dances! You will also get the chance to cheer at a Varsity Football Game, side-by-side with the WHS Cheerleaders!


Date & Time: Tuesday, 9/5 & Wednesday, 9/6 - 5:00pm-6:30pm

Eligibility: Grades K-8

Location: WHS - ASB Stage

Cost: $40 (includes T-shirt, WHS cheer/chants & Snacks)


Make check payable to Walnut High School. Payment due the day of the event.


Register by Friday, September 1st. Fill out the form below and email it to walnutpepteam@gmail.com.

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PSAT Sign Ups for Juniors and Sophomores

Walnut High School is hosting the PSAT on October 14 at WHS! We will begin PSAT sales for Juniors on August 29 and sales for Sophomores on September 5. See the flyer below for more information!
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WHS Annual Club Fair | Sign Up to advertise your club!

WHS ASB will host its annual Club Fair during lunch September 11-15 . Make sure your club signs up to secure a spot and advertise for new members! Link to google forms can be found below. Deadline to sign up is September 1st.
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MAKE UP PICTURES | SEPTEMBER 15

Did you miss picture day? Make-up picture day for students in grades 9-11 will be on Friday, September 15 from 8 am- 4 pm in the MPR.


Check out the picture packages (although it says Walnut Middle School).


Don't miss your chance to be in the yearbook! Be sure to take your photo on the make-up day.

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Yearbook Early Bird Sale still on!

Missed buying a yearbook during summer registration? It's not too late.
  • $95 until October 1
  • $100 Oct. 2-Jan. 31
  • $110 Feb. 1-April 15


Purchase at ASB with cash, check or credit card or buy online and pay with credit card!

Link to purchase: www.yearbookordercenter.com
School order number: 2864

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IMPORTANT: DO YOU HAVE INTENTIONS OF PLAYING COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS?!

Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Invest in your future and spend an hour on Sunday, September 17, from 5-6 p.m. Eastern time, understanding the requirements and how to prepare for NCAA certification. Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff, who will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I, II or III level. Staff will be answering questions live during the presentation, so come prepared to learn how to take your game to the next level! Click below to register!
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CSF Applications Now Available

Apply now to join CSF (California Scholarship Federation).

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors may apply. You must apply with last semester's official grades.

Link to application: https://forms.gle/EWkZD2hR3NyQ79GJ7

The deadline to apply is September 22nd, 3:25 pm PST.

After viewing the application, should you still have questions, email Leah Turner-Gibbs at lturner-gibbs@wvusd.org.


If you would like help with your application or calculating points, there will be two workshops in P7 at Lunch on Wednesday, August 23rd, and Wednesday, August 30th.

WHS Career Center | September Events

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Save the date | College Fair on September 14

WVUSD College Night! Join us Thursday, September 14 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at WHS. Please pre-register HERE or scan QR code.


College Fair: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Gym) Get the chance to speak to college representatives from all around the country.


Guest Speaker: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (PAC) – Paul Kanarek of Collegewise and Princeton Review will discuss shifts in admissions landscape and provide updated information to assist family’s college admissions journey.


*This event is in collaboration with Diamond Bar High and Ron Hockwalt Academies students.

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RESERVE YOUR SENIOR PARKING SPACE!

Senior parking forms are available in the ASB office. All forms and money must be turned in NO LATER THAN Thursday September 7 to the ASB office. We have a limited number of student spaces available which will be assigned to Seniors only.


Curbs will be painted on Saturday, September 9, from 8:00 - 11:00 am.

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PLEASE EXIT CAMPUS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A 6TH PERIOD

Students without a 6th-period class must immediately exit campus (E-F gate) after their 5th-period class. Thank you for your support in keeping our campus safe! Students continually caught wandering around campus will be assigned a 6th-period class.

STUDENT PARKING

Parking permits are required for students to park in the student lot. A student must have a parking permit to park in the student lot located by the Softball Field. In order to receive a parking permit, the student must complete the on-line application, HERE. The requirements are listed below:


  • Complete Student Parking Application
  • Download California Driver's License
  • Download evidence of vehicle insurance coverage with student listed as insured driver


Once the Parking Application is completed stickers will be issued by Mrs. Markel at the Assistant Principal's office. If you had a parking decal last year, you MUST complete the form again this year and replace your old sticker. You must display the sticker on your car before parking in our lot. You have until the end of the week to pick up your sticker. WVUSD is NOT responsible for any damage or theft of the vehicle, this includes any articles left in it.

Walnut High School Heat Protocol for Outdoor Activities

As we are experiencing hot and humid weather, we wanted to share how we handle excessive heat for our students involved in extracurricular outdoor activities. Our athletic trainer continuously monitors the weather with a wet bulb globe temperature thermometer.


Let’s take preventative measures and let’s keep reminding our students of the importance of nutrition and hydration (water + electrolytes) on a daily basis as we tackle these hot days!


Click below for the Walnut High School Wet Bulb Temperature Protocol.

FREE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING

Swing by the Library after school for FREE tutoring! Student tutors will be there Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30pm-5:00pm and available to help our students study for tests, assist with homework problems, or help answer any questions!
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CELEBRATE YOUR CHILD'S BIRTHDAY ON OUR MARQUEE!

BIRTHDAY MARQUEE is now available! If you have a student that has a birthday coming up, be sure to make a birthday dedication on the WHS marquee! All proceeds goes to support WHS students and staff so RESERVE YOURS TODAY!


Great idea for WHS staff, teachers and Alums too!

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DO YOU NEED A CHROMEBOOK FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR?

DO YOU NEED A CHROMEBOOK FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR?

District owned Chromebooks are made available for checkout to students who choose not to bring their own device to school.


All students checking out a device will be expected to fill out the online Chromebook User Agreement . Students will not receive a Chromebook until they have filled out the form.

DO YOU NEED A CHROMEBOOK FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR?

SCHOOL LUNCH POLICY

Due to many problems and safety issues we DO NOT allow student lunches to be delivered anywhere on campus.


Food, drinks or other items are NOT to be passed to students through the fence. This is strictly prohibited.


Outside Food Delivery Services such as UBER Eats/Door Dash is strictly prohibited. Food will be confiscated if deliveries are dropped off.


We understand the importance of student nutrition but we encourage students to either use the free lunch at school or bring their lunch from home.

NEED TRANSCRIPTS?

NEED TRANSCRIPTS?

If you need a transcript, you can see it on your Student Portal or go to our website at www.walnuths.net and click under the students tab. Make an account on Parchment and view it free or have one sent. If you need it in another format, please contact our front office for help!
NEED TRANSCRIPTS?

ASB Publication - Important Dates

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COUNSELING CORNER

GLC LISTING

GRADE 9 (Class of 2027)

Corolar Schultz (A-LI) cschultz@wvusd.org

Jeff Jacks (LO-Z) jjacks@wvusd.org


GRADE 10 (Class of 2026)

Jennifer Tucker (A-LL) jtucker@wvusd.org

Morgan Galeener (LO-Z) mgaleener@wvusd.org


GRADE 11 (Class of 2025)

Wil Lares (A-LO) wlares@wvusd.org

Sonia Nunez (LU-Z) snunez@wvusd.org


GRADE 12 (Class of 2024)

Nathan Newman (A-LI) nnewman@wvusd.org

Jenny Alegre (LO-Z) aalegre@wvusd.org


ADP (Academic Design Program)

Viviana Hoyos vhoyos@wvusd.org


Intervention Counselor

Jennifer Peiten jLPeiten@wvusd.org

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STUDENT CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Students must attend every class, every day, and be on time. In order to receive daily credit, students are to bring all necessary materials to class. Students will not be excused from class to get materials. Homework and class assignments are to be completed on time and to the best of the student’s ability. Only behaviors befitting the learning environment are acceptable. Students are to comply with all reasonable requests of any staff member. Dress code will be enforced.

2023-2024 Rules & Expectations at Walnut High School

During summer registration, students and their guardians watched the rules and expectations video for the upcoming school year. If you did not have a chance to watch it, please take a minute to view the video to help you be successful this year!


Parents: One thing you will notice this year are tardy or cell phone detention automated emails. If your child was issued a detention for excessive tardies or a cell phone violation, you will get an email with information on the detention they need to serve.

2023-24 Walnut High School Rules and Expectations Video

ATTENDANCE COUNTS!

Please remember that attendance counts, every period, every day. Students will be marked absent if they are not at the beginning of each period to verify their attendance.


All single-period absences will need to be reconciled through the attendance office by the student. If marked absent, students will receive an email from the attendance office notifying them that they have been marked absent. The notification will include the date and period of the absence. The student will need to contact the Attendance Department to make any necessary corrections to their individual period attendance. For full-day absences, a parent/guardian must contact the attendance office by the end of the day.


Attendance Reporting Hotline:

11 & 12 Grades: 909- 444-3642

9 & 10 Grades : 909 - 444-3625

Walnut High School

Walnut High School

Walnut High School

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