The Warrior Way
Watkins Memorial High School
December 16, 2022
Hello Warrior Families!
We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing winter break.
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Teen Driving Study
Do you have a teen driver ages 15.5-17? You and your teen can join a research study to find out if a phone app can help the learning-to-drive process among teens and beginner drivers. Follow the link to see if you are eligible for the study: https://redcap.nchri.org/surveys/?s=8FMH9K93CETFPJ7T
For more information, please contact Yuhan Pan at (937)510-5505 or Yuhan.Pan@NationwideChildrens.org
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C-TEC Day of Exploration
Registration is required for the event on January 25th from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM (you register for a specific time). Registration can be completed through this link: bit.ly/VisitCTEC
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Notes from the Nurse
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College Credit Plus
CURRENT CCP students are eligible to register for Spring 2023 Courses.
If they are taking courses in our school building, no action is necessary.
If they are planning to take a course online or on a college campus and have not yet met with their school counselor, they need to do so as soon as possible.
Mark your calendars! WMHS Annual College Credit Plus Informational Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2023 at 7 PM in the WMHS Auditorium.
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Daily Announcements
We've been asked to share the link for our daily announcements. These are shown on the big video board in the commons, and they're linked in all grade-level Google Classrooms.
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Word of the Week
grandeur noun
being awesome or impressive
The Palace of Versailles was designed to show the grandeur of the French court.
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Athletics
Friday, December 16
- Varsity Wrestling @ North Canton
Girls Varsity Basketball HOME vs. Licking Valley – 6:00 (*schedule change)
Saturday, December 17
- Varsity Wrestling @ North Canton
- JV Wrestling @ Sheridan
- Swimming @ Mt. Vernon
- Boys Basketball HOME vs. Licking Valley (Fr/JV/V) – 10:30/11:45/1:15
- Girls Varsity Basketball HOME vs. Dayton Dunbar – 3:30
Tuesday, December 20
- Girls Varsity Basketball @ Bishop Ready – 6:00PM
- Boys Basketball (Fr/JV/V) @ Westland – 4:30/6:00/7:30
Wednesday, December 21
- Girls Basketball (JV/V) @ DeSales HS – 6:00/7:30
Thursday, December 22
- JV Wrestling @ River Valley
- Boys Basketball (Fr/JV/V) @ Central Crossing – 4:30/6:00/7:30
- Girls JVB Basketball @ Pickerington North – 4:30
Friday, December 23
- Girls Wrestling @ River Valley
TWITTER: @WM_Warriors
#WatkinsWarriorWay
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Student and Staff Highlights
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Family Feedback
Families, we want to hear from you. We do our best to support our students and families, however we know at times there are things we might miss, related to academic needs, friendships and relationships, mental health, and safety. Your voice is important to us as we reflect on what we can do better to support our students and families. We know that we can best support kids when we work in partnership with families and the community.
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Mark Your Calendar
12/19 - 1/2 - Winter Break
1/3 - Students Return from Winter Break
1/12 - End of 2nd Quarter
1/13 - No School
1/16 - No School - MLK Day
1/20 - Blood Drive
1/23 - Class of 2027 Parent Scheduling Meeting - 6:00
1/23 - College Credit Plus Meeting - 7:00
Check out the WMHS Events Calendar on our website for even more upcoming dates.
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Stay Connected with Watkins Memorial High School
- Text the Principal: 740.409.6278
- Facebook: Watkins Memorial High School Official
- Twitter: Watkins Memorial High School Official
- Website: https://wmhs.swl.k12.oh.us/
- Office: 740-927-3846
- Attendance: 740-964-3355
- Guidance: 740-927-4825
Melissa Ladowitz, Principal
Travis Smith, Assistant Principal
Mark Kurth, Dean of Students