The Friday Forecast

THE WEEK Of October 17-21, 2022

ASB Holds Fall Sports Rally!

Today, our ASB kids held a rally for our Fall Sports teams in the gym. Each fall sports team was introduced and there were performances from cheer and dance! Thank you ASB for recognizing our athletes and giving an opportunity for our students to perform!

IMPORTANT EVENTS October 17-21, 2022

MONDAY - OCTOBER 17

  • *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25pm


TUESDAY - OCTOBER 18

  • *Periods 3-4 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am-3:25 pm


WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 19

  • *Periods 1-4 Collaboration Schedule - 8:30 am-2:40 pm


THURSDAY - OCTOBER 20

  • *Periods 1-2 & 5-6 Special Schedule - NO TUTORIAL - 8:30 am-3:25 pm
  • Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill / Front Office Closed: 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
  • "Clue" Fall Play - PAC @ 7pm


FRIDAY - OCTOBER 21

  • *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25pm
  • "Clue" Fall Play - PAC @ 7pm
  • Jazz Band BBQ 6:30 PM Band Patio


SATURDAY - OCTOBER 22

  • "Clue" Fall Play - PAC @ 7pm
2022-2023 Athletic Event Calendar

Click here for all athletic games and contests.

WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE

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News and Announcements

BRANDING IRON GAME TONIGHT | 7:00 PM

Come out and support our football team tonight in the annual Branding Iron Game!


You can get into the Branding Iron game for free by showing your ASB card at the gate. All other guests must pre-purchase tickets online through https://gofan.co/app/school/CA18798 before entering the stadium.


$8 General Admission & $2 for ages 5-11. There will be no tickets sold at the gate.


The game starts at 7:00 pm.


Go Mustangs!

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Branding Iron Spirit Week

This week our campus was full of spirit! ASB hosted our Branding Iron Spirit week. Thank you to all our students and staff who dressed as their favorite Bitmoji, rocked their favorite team jersey, and wore their PJs to school! Check out the photos below.


Our annual big Chuckwagon BBQ community event was held last night, and it was full of performances, a photo booth, and fun for those in attendance. The Chuckwagon is an annual WHS event that helps raise school spirit and funds for our football, band, and cheer program. It's also fun to promote the yearly Branding Iron Football Game.

THE GREAT SHAKE OUT DRILL - OCTOBER 17

WHS will be conducting The Great ShakeOut drill on Thursday, October 20, 2022. The emergency bell will ring at 11:08am. Campus will be closed during this time. There will be no student check outs during this time. Our campus wants to be a prepared as possible in case of an emergency!


Drill Schedule

Period 0 – 7:30am-8:20am(50)

Period 1 – 8:30am-9:45am (75)

Passing – 9:45am-9:55am (10)

Period 2 – 9:55am-11:10am (75)


DRILL – 11:15am-12:00am (45)

*Emergency bell will ring at 11:08am


Lunch – 12:00pm-12:35pm (35)

Passing – 12:35pm-12:45pm (10)

Period 5 – 12:45pm-2:00pm (75)

Passing – 2:00pm-2:10pm (10)

Period 6 – 2:10pm-3:25pm (75)

2019 WHS ShakeOut Sped Up 10x

Mystery, Laughs, Murder!

Tickets for the WHS Drama Department’s production of “Clue” go on sale on Monday. Performances are October 20, 21, and 22. Don’t miss out on this madcap Who dunnit full of hidden identities, shadowy figures, and non-stop laughs.

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CHOIR PANDA EXPRESS FUDRAISER

Support WHS Choir! Panda Express fundraiser on Thursday, October 20. Order online and use the code 910437. THANK YOU!!
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Walnut High Community Club Gear

Don't miss it!!! WHCC annual parent gear sale! It's not just for parents! We've got something for everyone!

Limited time sale 10/14-11/18. All items will be processed after 11/18 and expected availability the week of 12/12. Support our local Walnut business The Neighborhood Sign Store!


Go Mustangs!!

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WHS Girls Golf - Ten Ren Fundraiser Flyer

Support our Girl's Golf Team by heading over to Ten Ren on October 20 between 4:00 - 8:00 pm!
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Jazz Band BBQ Concert

Join us on Friday, October 21st at 6:30pm on the band room patio for dinner and some live jazz music from our Mustang students.


Dinner is included with the ticket:

  • Pulled pork sliders
  • Corn
  • Beans
  • Potato Salad
  • Watermelon
  • Dessert
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Walnut Valley Educational Foundation Golf Tournament

Join WVEF for a day of golf, fun, and supporting students! The Walnut Valley Educational Foundation is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for the students of the Walnut Valley Unified School District.


Walnut Valley Educational Foundation has been a nonprofit 501c(3) since 1997 and has raised over $3,000,000 for grants that fund innovative classroom projects and provide scholarships to graduating seniors.

Class of 2023 Parents and Seniors!

Dedicate a page in the yearbook to your 2023 graduate or senior friend group. You will start and complete your order all online at yearbookordercenter.com (school code: 2864).


Please be advised that when ordering at yearbookordercenter.com, you cannot reserve a spot or put a down payment. You must complete your tribute, finalize it and pay it in full in order to secure your tribute before they sell out or by January 31, whichever comes first. You may design your tribute, save your work and return to it later, but doing so does not save nor guarantee a spot. Pro tip: Gather the photos and prepare your message before starting your tribute so that you can complete it in less time.


Any questions? Contact Ms. Tan at stan@wvusd.org. Your graduate will cherish the memory of a senior tribute for years to come. Order yours before they sell out!

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Early Bird Yearbook Sale until Nov. 1

Don't miss out on buying your yearbook. Early bird price of $95 ends Nov. 1. Purchase online at yearbookordercenter.com (service fee will be added) OR purchase at ASB office (no service fee). After Nov. 1, price goes up to $100. This year happens only once. Buy your yearbook today! (school code: 2864).
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IMPORTANT 2022-2023 AP EXAM DATES & REMINDERS

Below are important dates as we prepare for AP Exams this year.


October 2022

  • AP Exam Payment and Registration October 24th-28th.
  • Time: 2:30-5:00pm
  • AP exams are $100/exam
  • Location: ASB
  • Students will be invited by last name (alpha order)
  • No cash! Only credit card, check, and money order


November 2022

  • AP EXAM PAYMENT DEADLINE WITH NO PENALTY FEE IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th.
  • Any exam ordered after will accrue a $40 late fee + $100
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Free After School Tutoring for ALL Algebra 2 Students!

Swing by Mr. Luu's classroom - E12 - for FREE Algebra 2 tutoring! He will be there on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and available to help our students study for tests, assist with homework problems, or help answer any questions!
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Dr. Jonathan's Seminar

Dr.Jonathan's free STEAM seminar series organized by AEC Foundation, a non-profit organization that has committed to provide the academic programs within the STEAM field among young people in SoCal. Dr. Jonathan Jiang, the principal scientist from NASA-JPL will host 12 free seminars featuring the earth, the universe and interstellar exploration. We endeavor to spread the most cutting-edge celestial knowledge to students and to inspire everyone's passion for STEAM learning.


For your convenience, here is the ZOOM information.

Zoom ID:832 9003 3937

Or click: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83290033937

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Join the walnut family!

If you know any friends, neighbors, or families interested in attending Walnut Valley Unified, please share the flyer below with them! Our district will have informational webinar sessions on October 18, November 15, and December 8.
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Family science festival at Mount San Antonio College

Mount San Antonio College will hold a FREE Family Science Festival on October 22!
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Red Ribbon Family Festival Flyer

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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!

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.

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

2023 Milken Scholars Program

Sincew 1989, the Milken Scholars Program has been helping high school seniors on their way to a successful future through financial assistance. Find out how Seniors can earn money by clicking below!
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Seniors! Be A Coca-Cola Scholar!

Coca-Cola is giving out $20,000 college scholarships to Seniors! Apply now before it closes on October 31!
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Mt. SAC Cash for College Workshop

Mt. SAC's Annual Cash for College Financial Aid event is quickly approaching! They invite graduating seniors and their parents to join on Saturday, October 22, 2022. This is an IN PERSON EVENT and is FREE and open to students that plan on attending any college or university in 2023. Register Today! Go to: https://www.mtsac.edu/financialaid/cashfair.html

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Welcome Class of 2026!

We are thrilled to welcome you to Walnut High School. Your first week was an absolute success! While we know that the transition to high school is an exciting time, we also know that it is a time in which you will have some questions. As your Grade Level Coordinators, we look forward to supporting you each step of the way and answering each question you have. This website has a tremendous number of resources, and we encourage you to look through the content weekly. It is our goal to provide you with the most dynamic high school experience while preparing you for your post-secondary goals. GO MUSTANGS!
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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.

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