Eagle Flyer
A newsletter for Walnut Hills High School
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
September 8, 2023
Dear Walnut Hills High School Families:
I hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend! It's been a busy week at school! Representatives from colleges have begun meeting with Junior and Senior students in the Conference Room during lunches. This week, students in grades 7-10 began MAP Diagnostic Growth Measures in their English classes, and some Math and Science courses will begin their diagnostics next week. Students were also able to learn about the 80+ clubs at the Club Fair during their lunch on Wednesday. This week the girls' tennis program had their SENIOR night, and will begin their playoff run next week at Western & Southern. It's hard to believe that next week is midterm for the first quarter. Enjoy your weekend, and we are looking forward to another great week at Walnut!
Sincerely,
John Chambers
Sursum ad Summum
Upcoming Dates
September
8 Junior High Tailgate
13 Social Studies Dept Candidate Fair (during lunch)
14 Senior Panoramic (during lunch)
25 Staff PD Day - No Students
30 Senior Class Yearbook Portraits Deadline (more info below)
Announcements
Student Parking on Campus
Picture Day Ordering Details
A Message From the School Nurse
Welcome back to school for the 2023-24 school year. On November 2 nd the Cincinnati Health
Department will be conducting screenings for hearing, vision, BMI and dental. Your student will be pulled out of class to have these screenings conducted. If you do NOT feel your student needs to have a screening completed at school, please return the form attached as soon as possible and we will not pull your child to be screened. If you do want your child screened there is nothing else you need to do. Thankyou and I hope you have a great weekend.
Kristie Larsen RN
Too Sick for School Policy
Please keep in mind, illness is an excused absence and students will be able to make up work they will miss. Please do not send ill students to school because they have a quiz or test.
Social Studies Dept Candidate Fair 9/13/23
On Wednesday, September 13th, the Social Studies Department will be having their annual Candidate Fair with candidates on the November ballot. It will be in the library during all 3 lunches. If a student needs volunteer hours for Government classes, or if they just want to volunteer for a campaign, please plan on attending.
Senior Class Panoramic Photo 9/14/23
Application for Free and Reduced Meals
CPS now uses SchoolCafe for Online Meal Applications. Information and Instructions on how to create an online meal account and fill out an online meal application.
If you prefer a hard copy, please click on the link below.
Counseling Corner
New Graduation Requirements
All Students:
Ohio has new graduation requirements that take effect this year for the class of 2023 and beyond. Please make yourselves familiar with them. Direct any questions regarding graduation requirements to your school counselor.
College Rep Visits at Walnut
Art Academy of Cincinnati and DVS Back to School College Fair
Are you ready to take the next step towards your future? We're excited to invite high school students and families to the upcoming Back to School College Fair (CoSponsored by Art Academy of Cincinnati and DevonshireSmith Diversity and Education Solutions) on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
This event promises to be a dynamic opportunity for you to explore a multitude of educational paths, interact with representatives from renowned institutions, and gain insights that will guide you towards making informed decisions about your academic journey!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
Time: 12 pm to 3 pm
Location: Art Academy of Cincinnati
Address: 1212 Jackson St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to jumpstart your future. RSVP by emailing admissions@artacademy.edu
Admission to this Back to School College Fair is absolutely free!
NACAC National College Fair
WHEN: Sunday, October 22 from 1:00-4:00 pm
WHERE: Duke Energy Convention Center
College Bound Seniors To-Do List
Crisis Help and Support
Children's Mental Health
NPR's A Martinez talks to Dr. Pamela Cantor, founder of Turnaround for Children, about a Pew report that finds U.S. parents' biggest concern is the mental health of their children.
Walnut Fundraisers & Student Travel
WALNUT GATHERINGS: Want to support WHHS and have a great time too?
80's Dance Party
Forget Netflix - we want our MTV! Walnut parents are going "old school," so pull on your parachute pants for a night of 80's music and fun. Party hardy with cool jams, rad drinks and gnarly noshes. Betsy & Brian are the consummate hosts - this is always a remarkable evening (we aren't kidding when we say "until cops arrive"!) Just remember: No parking on the dance floor!
Date: Saturday, September 23 | 7:30 PM
Place: Home of Betsy & Brian Peerless | 3211 Fairhaven Lane (Amberley Village)
Hosts: Jilda & Brian Adams | Nikki Kingery & Dave Caudill | Liz Foreman & Erik Laursen | Karen Floyd & Glenn Leggett | Betsy & Brian Peerless | Damariz & Craig Propst | Melanie & Dan Prevost | Gayle Warm & Brian Swift | Veronica & Ted Tollefson | Laura & Michael Whitman
Menu: Rad drinks and gnarly gnoshes
Entertainment: Great music, dancing and people watching
Price: $40
Who Dey vs Sourdough Sam: Cincinnati @ San Francisco
This couple throws a party like Joe Burrow throws a football — like no other! "Welcome to this Jungle" as the Bengals pursue a road win against the 49ers in what could be a preview of Super Bowl LVIII! Catch Burrow vs Purdy/Lance/Darnold on large screen televisions (4:25pm game start time). Nowhere else can a pigskin fan watch this game alongside a full sized pig — that's right, Bixo, their pet pig! Plenty of drinks and delicious fare provided (see menu below).
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Date: Sunday, October 29 | 4-8PM
Place: Home of Craig & Damariz Propst | 3541 Herschel View (Mt Lookout)
Hosts: Craig & Damariz Propst
Menu: Local beers, international wines, soft drinks | Frisco burgers, brats and Texas chili (vegetarian options too) | Killer desserts (fan favorite Bengal pretzel bites too)
Entertainment: Bengals & 49ers on large screen televisions, Bixo - their pet pig, foosball, football pool betting (optional)
Price: $40 / person $95 /family of 4
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR CINCINNATI vs SAN FRANCISCO - PER PERSON
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR CINCINNATI vs SAN FRANCISCO - PER FAMILY
Classics Department Italy Trip Information
Students and parents interested in travelling to Italy with the Classics Department, please consider attending an INTEREST meeting this coming Thursday, August 31, beginning at 6pm in Room 2114. Students currently in grades 10-12 may be eligible for this coming June's trip, and students currently in grades 8-10 may become eligible!
Email Mrs. Ligon at ligonta@cps-k12.org on 8/31 by 4.30pm for a Google Meet link, if needed, or if you would like a copy of the itinerary & costs sheet. Paper copies are available from Mrs. Ligon in 2114.
Important Reminders
Class of 2024 Senior Portrait Information
The deadline to submit your senior portrait for the yearbook is coming up. Please use the link below to learn more about your options. All portraits must be taken and submitted by September 30, 2023.
New Attendance Reporting Email
Starting Wednesday, August 23, 2023 the Walnut Hills attendance email, for ALL grade levels, will be changing to a more secure address through CPS. Please note, the new address for reporting late arrival, early dismissal and all day absences is now the following:
Please provide your student's name and grade level in the subject line.
For all day absences, you can still use the Attendance Hotline at 513-363-8404.
Blair Circle Drop Off and Pick Up Traffic Info
Blair Circle Morning Traffic
Parents utilizing the Blair Circle drop-off for 7:30 AM morning arrival. Please be advised that when you enter Blair Circle, you continue to move forward around the circle until the car in front of you has stopped. Once all cars in front of you have stopped and are beginning to unload, your rider(s) can do the same. We ask that students have their belongings gathered and are ready to exit their vehicle quickly once stopped.
Please do not drop off your students at any point before the doors to the Arcade/Arts & Science building. After your student(s) have exited your vehicle proceed through Blair Circle and exit onto Blair Avenue. Do not attempt to pass cars that are in front of you. We appreciate your cooperation in making sure the flow of traffic is consistent, efficient, and safe for our families and students.
Blair Circle Afternoon Traffic
For families that are using Blair Circle to pick up your student(s) at 3:00 PM dismissal. Please be advised that you need to fully pull your vehicle into the circle area and continue moving forward around the circle until all traffic ahead of you has stopped/parked. Keep your vehicle close to the sidewalk curb. Once you have your student(s), you may safely proceed out of the circle area and onto Blair Avenue. No traffic from Blair Circle will be entering the Gilbert Avenue/Jr High Gymnasium traffic circle. We appreciate your help in making this dismissal process safe and efficient for our families.
Homecoming Class Color T-shirt Sale
Please order your class color t-shirt for the HOCO Pep Rally today! Shirts will be on sale until 9/15/23. Please use this LINK for more details.
LOGO
https://www.imagemarket.com/b699facg
EAGLE
Meal Program
Family Technology Support Center
For CPS students and their families, help is a phone call away by dialing the Family Technology Support Center, (513) 363-0688 or emailing fts@cps-k12.org. Tech support is available in English and Spanish from 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday when school is in session.
Some examples of available tech support include:
Resetting passwords for Google, Schoology and PowerSchool
Troubleshooting connection issues
Logging into the computer
Offering assistance with Google Meet, Calendar, Gmail and standard software
Coordinating the repair of a CPS device that is damaged, broken or not working
Get Involved - Walnut Hills Parent Association
The Parent Association communicates using a system called Constant Contact, so join our mailing list using the attached link and get up-to-date information about what's happening at Walnut Hills! Get Connected
Stay Informed!
Reporting Absences and Dismissals
LINK to current Covid Protocol
Grades 7-9 Information Google Site
Grades 10-12 Information Google Site
Our community communicates using a system called Constant Contact, so join our mailing list using the link above and get up-to-date information about what's happening at Walnut Hills!
STUDENT WELLNESS
2023-2024 Student Services Support Flowchart
Where Do I Go? Who Do I Ask? page 1
Where Do I Go? Who Do I Ask? page 2
Walnut Hills High School
Email: whhsattendance@gmail.com
Website: walnuthillseagles.com
Location: 3250 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone: 513-363-8400
Twitter: @high_walnut