What's the Buzz?
WHS Counseling Center Newsletter- May 2020
SENIOR INFO
YARD SIGNS
We want all Seniors to have a yard sign. If one was not delivered to you, please pick one up in front of WHS, next to the front doors, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
CAPS & GOWNS
Tuesday, May 5th: A – C
Wednesday, May 6th: D – K
Thursday, May 7th: L – Q
Friday, May 8th: R – Z
RETURN ITEMS
Library Books
Textbooks
Cool to Care Cards
Uniforms
Any items that need to be returned to specific classes or teachers
Virtual Recognition Night (WASATCH EDUCATION FOUNDATION)
GRADUATION PREPARATION
Seniors will need to schedule a time to participate in recorded graduation proceedings. A link to sign up for a time on your assigned day, based on last name, will be coming in the near future with additional information.
Monday, May 11th A – K
Tuesday, May 12th L – Z
Wednesday, May 13th Overflow
VIRTUAL GRADUATION
Video will broadcast at 5 pm
At 8:20 p.m. (20:20) Graduates will move their tassel from right to left while the community celebrates.
Fireworks at Dark
DIPLOMA PICK-UP/CAP & GOWN RETURN
Tuesday, June 2nd A – C
Wednesday, June 3rd D – K
Thursday, June 4th L – Q
Friday, June 5th R – Z
Monday, June 8th Make up
Yearbook Distribution: Determined by Company, ETA End of June
We are proud of our class of 2020 and excited to participate in these unique and personalized celebrations with you. Please watch for more information coming soon. Questions may be emailed to adam.hagan@wasatch.edu.
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH!!!
SCHOLARSHIPS
Kids' Chance of Utah
Kids’ Chance of Utah, provides needs-based scholarships
Kids’ Chance of Utah is a non-profit organization that provides need-based scholarships to children affected by a severe work-related injury or death of a parent. We have scholarships of $4,500 to award and need help finding qualifying students. Scholarship applications for the spring of 2020 will be accepted up to June 15th. The application process is easy. Find more information here: https://www.kidschanceut.org
Tyler Nielsen
801-889-1307
Mountain West Center @ USU
Mountain West Center At USU has scholarship opportunities (see attached)
The Mountain West Center at Utah State University has two scholarships for high school seniors. The deadline for application is June 5, 2020. The forms and information needed to apply for the African American Leadership Award and the Conway B. and Elaine W. Sonne Scholarship can be found on the Mountain West Center website, www.mountainwest.usu.edu, under scholarships.
OppU Scholarship
Scholarship Name: OppU Achievers Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: High school seniors, college students, graduate students; cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0; U.S. citizen or resident
Deadline: June 30, September 30, December 31, March 31
To Apply: Students submit a short response to the question "What makes you an achiever?"
END-OF-YEAR TIMELINE. 9-11TH GRADES
END-OF-YEAR TIMELINE (AT A GLANCE)
May 15: Last day for new learning
May 19: SENIORS: Virtual Wasatch Education Foundation Scholarship Night
May 20: Virtual Graduation at 5:00 PM
May 18-22: Finish course work, review and make-up
May 21-28: Curbside computer drop-off 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at West Campus (800 S. 200 E.). Parents/students will not need to leave their vehicles
No drop-off May 23-25 due to Memorial Day weekend
Clean out lockers.
May 28: Last day of school
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Other resources:
Christian Center Heber: https://www.ccofpc.org/fighting-hunger/