The Friday Forecast
The Week Of May 1 - May 5, 2023
FIVE MUSTANG SCHOLAR ATHLETES RECOGNIZED AT HACIENDA LEAGUE BANQUET
We are proud to announce that on April 24th, five exceptional student-athletes from Walnut High School were awarded the coveted Hacienda 5 award. Each year, the Hacienda League schools recognize five senior students who have exhibited an outstanding commitment to academics, athletics, and community service. These individuals have demonstrated remarkable excellence both on and off the field, with a focus on excelling in their studies and making a positive impact in their communities.
These outstanding Mustang Student-Athletes truly embody the spirit of The Walnut Way and have made an indelible mark on Walnut High School. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to these remarkable individuals for their hard work, dedication, and commitment over the past four years. Go Mustangs!
IMPORTANT EVENTS May 1 - May 5, 2023
MONDAY - May 1
- *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25 pm
- AP Testing: US Government & Politics | Chemistry
TUESDAY - May 2
*Periods 3-4 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am - 3:25 pm
AP Testing: Chinese | Environmental Science | Psychology
WEDNESDAY - May 3
- *Periods 1-4 Collaboration Schedule - 8:30 am-2:40 pm
- AP Testing: English Literature and Composition | Computer Science A
THURSDAY - May 4
*Periods 1-2 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am - 3:25 pm
AP Testing: Human Geography | Macroeconomics | Statistics
FRIDAY - May 5
- *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25 pm
- AP Testing: European History | United States History | Art History | Microeconomics | Drawing
- Senior Countdown Begins!
News and Announcements
Prom 2K23 in Downtown LA!
ALUMNI JAZZ CONCERT WAS A HIT!
ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING MAY 1-5
Week 2: Exams May 8-12
Week 3: Exams Make-Up May 16-19
- ALL 2023 AP Exams will be administered in schools as paper-and-pencil.
- Current Student ID is required to take the exam
- All morning exams start at 8:00 am. STUDENTS MUST BE AT THEIR LOCATIONS AT 7:15 AM.
- All afternoon exams start at 12:00pm. STUDENTS MUST BE AT THEIR LOCATIONS AT 11:15 AM.
- Students will receive a reminder email a week before the exam. Email will include tips and recommendations as well as the rules and policies. Good luck Mustangs!
Testing Tips:
- Stay Organized
- Find your exam date and time
- Review WHS Exam Schedule and Location update
- Review and understand all exam testing conditions and protocols
Color Guard & Percussion Showcase TONIGHT!!
CHOIR SPRING POPS CONCERT
Important Senior Announcements
Class of 2023 College Commitment Shout-Out!
CLASS OF 2023!! We want to celebrate where you will be attending school next year. Once you decide where you are going to college, please fill out the Google Form, upload a photo, & we will recognize this significant accomplishment!
VIP Graduation Parking Spots for Sale!
Boys Basketball will be selling 35 VIP parking spots for graduation day. Please see the attached flyer or Mr. Khouzam in room E20 for more details. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE!
Color Guard Clinics Next Week!
Percussion Clinics Starting Next Week!
Audition for our Advanced Instrumental Music Ensembles!
Cheer tryouts on May 12
**Walnut Volleyball Team Tryouts**
- Monday, May 1, 2023 (3:45-5:30 PM)
- Wednesday, May 3, 2023 (3:45-5:30 PM)
- Thursday, May 4, 2023 (3:45-5:30 PM)
Sports Physicals | May 18
summer try outs for boys water polo
Purchase a Class of 2023 Graduation Lei
WALNUT VALLEY WOMEN'S CLUB Scholarship
Each year Walnut Valley Women's Club awards several college scholarships ranging in value from $500 to $1,600. Although academic achievement is important, we place emphasis on need and community involvement. DEADLINE Midnight May 5, 2023
Applicant must be:
- A graduating senior from Walnut or Nogales High School or Ron Hockwalt Academy
- Plan to attend an accredited college, vocational school or certificate program
- Show proof of enrollment in an accredited college, vocational school or certificate program to receive funds
Applicant must submit all of the following:
- 2-page personal essay (must be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt font with student name and school at top right)
- Completed WVWC Scholarship Application (Typed signature sufficient)
- Recent photograph
- Email all of the above to
Additional Requirements
- 2 letters of recommendation sent from teachers, school counselors, grade-level coordinator, or dean (must be emailed by the letter writer from an official school email provider)
- Please send a copy of your college acceptance, if applicable
2023 Women of AT&T Scholarship for High School Seniors
Interested in a Career in the Medical Field?
SENIOR AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Class of 2023! We are trying to put together an awards program and need your help! If you have received a scholarship to the college you will attending or received an award, please send the information to aschultz@wvusd.org
What we need:
- the name of the scholarship and the college of attendance or
- the name of the award
ADDITIONAL GRADUATION TICKETS AVAILABLE!
CONGRATS MARQUEE GRAD SHOUTOUT!
Only 10 names per week starting in May on a first come first serve basis. Don’t miss out on your preferred week! There is a $25 donation requested and all funds go back to supporting our students and school.
City Of Walnut is Hiring!
Reminder: Follow our Dress Code!
It contains offensive or obscene symbols, signs, or slogans degrading any cultural, race, religious, sexual, or ethnic values.
It contains language or symbols oriented towards any form of antisocial behavior including, but not limited to, sex, sexual harassment, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violence, and hate violence.
It contains gang or tagger crew symbols or clothing that shows gang or tagger crew affiliation.
It is considered unsafe, dangerous, or a health hazard – this includes wearing spikes, or multi-knuckle rings as an article of clothing or clothing accessories.
The student is barefoot, wearing socks only or bedroom slippers. Shoes must be worn at all times.
The student is wearing a top that does not cover their regular waistline, or clothing is worn in a manner that reveals undergarments. Tops must have a strap.
Pants or shorts are worn on or below the buttocks. The waist of the garment must be above the buttocks. Shorts, skirts, and pants should cover all personal areas.
The student is wearing sunglasses in classrooms or offices.
11th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Questions: Email www.whsmustanggolf.com or call (951) 205-4349.
2nd Annual Walnut Volleyball Golf Tournament
The Walnut High School Girls Volleyball Program will be hosting their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Los Serranos Golf Club.
This event raises vital funds to support our girls volleyball program. These funds will be used to purchase much needed equipment, tournament fees, transportation, meals, and a supportive coaching staff to help them succeed on the court.
Our goal is to always provide a safe instructive environment for all of our athletes to learn and develop skills to be a better volleyball player, but more importantly, a productive member of society, as well as fielding a competitive program.
In order to continue to make this experience a reality for our program, we are reaching out directly to area businesses, family, and friends, and offering the opportunity to help by becoming a sponsor.
Included in this letter is a brochure with a variety of sponsorship packages for you to review as well as details about the tournament. All donations to our volleyball program are tax-deductible. Our Tax ID # is 95-6003446. Your support for this event will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Academic Design Program Interest Form AVAILABLE NOW!
Reporting Full Day Absences and Tardies Over 30 Mins
Students will be subject to disciplinary action when a student has been absent from class without a valid excuse. All absences must be cleared within one (1) school day after the last date of absence. The preferred method for clearing absences is via parent/guardian phone calls to the attendance office.
Parents must call the attendance office the day their student is absent as early as possible or within two school days of an absence, at the latest. Messages may also be left. Please clearly state the student's first and last name, guardian name, dates or class periods absent, and reason for the absence.
A reminder email and robocall are sent to the parent on the day of the absence. If uncleared, the office will make a courtesy call the following day.
When parents do not call within the two school days, the absences are counted as truant and referred to the GLC. We will not accept late phone calls.
Attendance Reporting Hotline:
11 & 12 Grades: 909- 444-3642
9 & 10 Grades : 909 - 444-3625
Free After School Tutoring for ALL Algebra 2 Students!
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!
HELP US WITH AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP!
COUNSELING CORNER
GLC LISTING
9th GRADE (Class of 2026)
Corolar Schultz (A - LIM) cschultz@wvusd.org
Morgan Galeener (LIN-Z) mgaleener@wvusd.org
10th GRADE (Class of 2025)
Wil Lares (A – LO) wlares@wvusd.org
Sonia Nunez (LU – Z) snunez@wvusd.org
11th GRADE (Class of 2024)
Nathan Newman (A – LI) nnewman@wvusd.org
Jenny Alegre (LO – Z) aalegre@wvusd.org
12th GRADE (Class of 2023)
Jennifer Tucker (A – LI) jtucker@wvusd.org
Jeff Jacks (LO – Z) jjacks@wvusd.org
ADP (Academic Design Program)
Viviana Hoyos vhoyos@wvusd.org
Intervention Counselor
Jennifer Peiten jLPeiten@wvusd.org
GLC Summer Registration Appointments are Live!
Class of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 students should have received an email from their GLC via Sign Up Genius with a link to select their summer registration appointment.
Parents, please coordinate with your student your preferred date and time! Preferably, sibling appointments should be selected on the same day. Sibling appointments will not be made for you.
Registration appointments will be held from July 5 - July 28.
IMPORTANT: Student schedules will be created in June based on their course request selections. There is no benefit or drawback to selecting the first summer or last appointments; please set the appointment time that best fits your schedule. Summer appointments are to review schedules, check for scheduling mistakes, and to ensure that your student is taking the most appropriate courses for their grade level and post-secondary plans. Teacher change requests will not be honored.
Any questions? Call 909-594-1333 and leave a message. Before calling, make sure your student checks their school-issued email.
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.
2022-2023 RULES & EXPECTATIONS AT WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL
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.
STUDENT CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Walnut High School
Website: walnuths.net
Location: 400 Pierre Road, Walnut, CA, USA
Phone: 909-594-1333
Facebook: facebook.com/WalnutHighSchool
Twitter: @walnut_mustangs