WYHS Weekly Update
April 30th, 2021
From Mr. Warfield, WYHS Principal
Join Mr. Warfield's WYHS Remind!
Text @746ah2 to the number 81010.
Key Events!
Monday, May 3rd-
-College Application and Essay Workshop-Part 1 (in person during school day)
-Track @ CSG @4:45pm
-Baseball vs Buckeye Valley (Home) @5:15pm
-Softball vs Buckeye Valley (Home) @5:15pm
Tuesday, May 4th-
-Boys’ Tennis w/Westerville Central @4:30pm
Wednesday, May 5th-
-Baseball @ Buckeye Valley @5:15pm
-Softball @ Buckeye Valley @5:15pm
Thursday, May 6th-
-Softball @ Centennial @5:15pm
Friday, May 7th-
-Baseball @ Centerburg @5:30pm
-Prom
Important Upcoming Dates-
-May 12th- Senior Awards Ceremony (by invitation)
-May 12th-14th- Senior exams and Chromebook collections
-May 14th- Last day of school for seniors
-May 17th-College Application and Essay Workshop-Part 2
-May 21st- Senior Day
-May 22nd- Graduation Day!
Graduation Tickets!
Seniors: Graduation tickets will be available starting at 12:01 am Monday, April 26th. You can access them here:
https://wcsramsathletics.com/athletic-department-information/boxoffice/
or through the Ticketing icon on the District Portal Page. The passcode is your student ID number. There are a total of five tickets for your guests. There are only five for each graduate. We are encouraging the digital tickets be kept on phones so that there is nothing to forget on this special occasion.
Senior Parent Meeting Recording!
Senior 2021 Timeline!
Please click the link below to access the senior timeline. There are many senior deadlines and information that you don't want to miss!
Senior Banner and Slideshow Photos!
Hi Seniors!
This is the time of year to get ready for end of year senior activities. Part of this includes having your senior banner photos created, as well as sending in photos for your senior slideshow. You will need to access both of the links below for these projects. Thank you for those of you who have already submitted your senior banner photos!
You do not want to be left out of either of these wonderful, memorable projects, so please be sure to get them both turned in.
Senior Banner Photos:
https://forms.gle/uBCBUpqZSrtkH9zb6
Senior Slideshow/Baby Photos:
Are you still unsure about your plans after graduation?
Looking for senior class updates and announcements?
- Join the WYHS Class of 2021 Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/c/MjQyMjI1NjkxMTEx?cjc=z7btfam
- Join the Senior Remind for text updates: Text @wyhs21 to 81010
- Follow @wyhs2021 on Instagram.
- Check your school email regularly.
- Email your senior class co-advisors with questions:
Ms. Nelson (Nelsonn@wcsrams.org)
Ms. Thomas (Thomasj@wcsrams.org)
Scholarships!
Local Scholarships-WYHS Students Only!
Larry Gilmore Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
Graduating WYHS senior
- Plans to attend an Ohio post-secondary school
- Student athlete for at least 1 sports season during senior year in good standing
- Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA and in good standing with the school for attendance and discipline
- Be able to prove enrollment in an Ohio post-secondary institution prior to
receiving funds.
Selection Criteria:
- Embodiment of strength and humility through adversity
- GPA, attendance, & discipline record
- Demonstrates the qualities of being a good citizen at school and in the
community.
Deadline: May 7th
Apply: PAPER application (available in the Student Success Center and printable in the file below)
The Legend Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
- Student’s Community Involvement
- Student’s Financial Need
- Student’s Personal Statement (Essay)
- Student’s Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation (coach, teacher, academic mentor)
- Completed at least one sport your senior year at Whitehall-Yearling High School
Deadline: May 7th (turn in to Athletic Director or Ms. Winegarner by 3:45pm). No late entries will be accepted.
Amount: $500 (two awards will be given)
Apply: PAPER application (available in the Student Success Center and printable in the file below)
Track C students ONLY may apply via Google Form: https://forms.gle/cKxPpDKE6ZgwrvFx6
Mark Williams Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
- Student’s Community Involvement
- Student’s Financial Need
- Student’s Personal Statement (Essay)
- Student’s Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation (coach, teacher, academic mentor)
- Completed at least one sport your senior year at Whitehall-Yearling High School
Deadline: May 7th (turn in to Ms. Winegarner by 3:45pm). No late entries will be accepted.
Amount: $1,000 to male WYHS recipient | $1,000 to female WYHS recipient
Apply: PAPER application (available in the Student Success Center and printable in the file below)
Track C students ONLY may apply via Google Form: https://forms.gle/qGBvZau1joZ267Mg7
Sandy Kemerer Consumer Science Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
● Graduating WYHS Senior
● Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA and in good standing with the school for attendance and discipline
● Future in a teaching field related to Family & Consumer Sciences, the Culinary Arts field or Education
● Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution with an upcoming autumn schedule prior to receiving funds (including trade and culinary schools)
● Characteristics of recipient would include:
o School Involvement
o Service to the Community
o Being Respectful and Caring
o Passion to Help Others
Deadline: Friday, May 7th. 2021 @5pm
Apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13jfIaBdyghAlq6gNEMkfLmGFUAj3WDgKZflZciXHjXk/edit?usp=sharing
Michael Ferguson Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
● Graduating WYHS Senior
● Plans to attend an Ohio Post-Secondary School
● Student Athlete for at least 1 sports seasons during Senior year in good standing
● Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA and in good standing with the school for attendance and discipline
● Proof of enrollment in an Ohio Post-Secondary institution with an upcoming Autumn schedule prior to receiving funds
Deadline: Friday, May 7th. 2021 @5pm
Apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sxL8r_Q2DjWOl66c5DoMeQWWEroYPAXWlERPRfC60AE/edit?usp=sharing
Other Scholarships and Information
Kemba Scholar Award
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: May 7th
Apply: https://www.kemba.org/personal/loans/student-loans/2021-video-scholarship-contest/
I Know I Can
Check out the WYHS I Know I Can website for important senior resources, scholarships, and other information.
https://sites.google.com/wcsrams.org/ikicwyhs/class-of-2021/scholarships?authuser=0
StudentScholarships.org
Visit this website for several scholarship opportunities. Deadlines are quickly approaching, so be sure to get registered and explore soon!
Be sure to check your Naviance accounts and the Student Success Center Google Classroom for additional scholarship information. Here is the link to join: https://classroom.google.com/c/MTI3MTg1NzU2NTc2?cjc=2d2jrdt
StudentScholarships.org
Senior Chromebook Collection!
Wednesday, May 12, Thursday, May 13, and Friday, May 14
*Seniors who owe fees for missing devices or accessories will be posted by Monday, May 17th to their accounts.
*Additional outstanding devices will be collected on Senior Day, Friday, May 21st.
Attention Juniors!
Interested in becoming an STNA?
Link to Apply: https://eastlandfairfield.esvportal.com/applicationslogin.aspx
Columbus Library Events!
Little Ram Round Up!
Do you need to enroll your child in Kindergarten for the fall? Here is the website to get started: https://sites.google.com/view/kae-ave-littleramroundup/home
Make sure you link your Kroger Plus card to Whitehall-Yearling High School. This is a simple way to help us earn money when you shop at Kroger! Linking is required annually; so, please check your account to make sure your link is active. Here is the link: https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards