The Warrior Way
Watkins Memorial High School
January 13, 2022
Hello Warrior Families!
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Volunteers Needed
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Feedback Invited
We are in the process of updating behavior expectations matrix in order to provide a simple, clear picture of what is expected of students at WMHS, and we seek the feedback of students, staff, families, and community members. Please take a look at the draft below and give us your feedback using WMHS Expectations Matrix - Draft - Feedback. Once we analyze the feedback and finalize the expectations, we will begin reviewing with students. Thanks for your help!
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Driving and Parking on Campus
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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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Fun Things Ahead
Dance Expectations:
- Dress is Semi-Formal (NO TORN JEANS OR HATS)
- Students may bring a date from another high school or area as long as you have a permission slip that can be picked up in the front office, signed by both your parents and administrators and turned in prior to the event. ID will be required!
There will be no refunds if you cannot attend.
Outside food, drinks, backpacks and large bags are not permitted to be brought into the event.
All bags are subject to search by administration.
Once a student leaves the dance, they are not permitted to come back in.
Concessions will be available.
There will be no coat check available, so bring only what you want to manage while you're here.
Lockers will not be accessible.
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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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Athletics
Friday, January 13
- Boys Basketball (Fr/JV/V) @ Licking Heights (4:45/6:00/7:30)
Saturday, January 14
- Varsity Wrestling @ Hammer & Anvil (Western Brown)
- JV/V Wrestling @ Amanda Clearcreek
- Girls Basketball (JV - ½ only/Varsity) HOME vs. Licking Heights – (11:00/11:45)
Sunday, January 15
- Competition Cheerleading @ Convention Center
- Girls Wrestling @ Mechanicsburg (Heart of Ohio Girls Tournament)
Tuesday, January 17
- Boys Basketball (Fr/JV/V) HOME vs. Utica (4:45/6:00/7:30)
- Varsity Girls Basketball @ Columbus Academy – 5:30
Wednesday, January 18
- Girls Basketball (JVB/JVA/Varsity) @ Utica (4:45/6:00/7:30)
Friday, January 20
- Boys Basketball (JV/V only) HOME vs. Zanesville – 5:30/7:00 (Veterans Night & Youth Night)
Saturday, January 21
- Freshman Wrestling @ Central Crossing
- Girls Wrestling @ Whetstone
- Varsity Wrestling @ Thomas Worthington – 3:00
- Swimming @ Muskingum County YMCA – 12:00
- Boys Basketball (Fr/JV/V) HOME vs. KIPP Columbus (11am/12:30/2:00)
- Girls Basketball (JV/V) @ Zanesville (12:00/1:15)
TWITTER: @WM_Warriors
#WatkinsWarriorWay
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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
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 pm
1/23 - College Credit Plus Meeting - 7:00 pm
3/15 - Senior Panoramic Photo - 7:20 am
3/15 - Club and Organizations Pictures - immediately after Senior Panoramic Photo
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