The Star Newsletter
September 2018
August's Newsworthy Classroom
WeBo FFA Recognized as Two Star Chapter

Western Boone's FFA chapter was recently recognized as a Two Star Chapter by the National FFA Organization. This award recognizes WeBo's chapter as one of the best in the country based on criteria set forth by National FFA which includes leadership development, community relations, and agriculture advocacy. WeBo's chapter will be recognized at the 91st Annual National FFA Convention this October.
"Our chapter has grown tremendously in the last couple years. I just became president and our numbers keep getting stronger and the group of kids keep getting better and better as they come in." - Austin Bush
New Faces at WeBo
Mr. Baird
"As a Western Boone graduate myself, I am very excited to be back home. I have taught at two other schools, but I have always had it in mind that I would like to end up here someday. After living in Lafayette for eight years, my family moved back to the area so that our kids could attend schools here. It is a wonderful school that has a very supportive community. As both a dad and a teacher, there is no place I would rather be."
Counselor's Corner
There are a lot of exciting things coming up in the school counseling department. Information will be distributed to students on Thursday, September 6 for the following events:
Grade 8 (all)—JobSpark field trip—Tuesday, September 25—This event allows students to explore hundreds of careers in a hands-on format.
Grade 9 (all)—Local Industry Field Trip—Wednesday, October 10—Students will have the opportunity to hear from professionals and tour area businesses.
Grade 10 (all)—Manufacturing Day Field Trip—Thursday, September 20—Students will visit Major Tool and Machine to hear from a variety of professions.
Grade 11 (by sign up)—NACAC College Fair Field Trip—Thursday, September 20—Students will have the opportunity to attend workshops and meet with representatives from colleges and universities from around the US.
Grade 12 (all)—STAR Day—Wednesday, October 10—Seniors have already received information about STAR Day, an opportunity to participate in the event of their choice (college visit, job shadow, service project…). Forms must be returned to school by October 3 to be excused from school.
In addition, students in all grades will receive materials from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and Learn More about preparing for life after high school. Be sure to ask your child about this information!
DID YOU KNOW?
Western Boone offers a food pantry for area families. The pantry will be open on Thursday, September 6 from 4-5pm.
WeBo Art Gallery
WeBo Information
eLearning Days

Bringing Connectivity Home

Western Boone Jr.-Sr High School students have the opportunity to check out mobile hotspots to have wireless internet at home. Western Boone has purchased 12 mobile hotspots that students check out through the Media Center.
POLICIES FOR CHECKING OUT A HOTSPOT:
Students can check out a mobile hotspot for three nights. After three nights, the device must be returned and not checked out again by the same student for three days.
The hotspot must be returned to the Media Center BEFORE SCHOOL on the day it is due.
If hotspot is not brought in on its due date, it will be shut down so that it no longer provides a connection.
OVERDUE HOTSPOTS:
- $1.00 per day fine
- 1st Overdue less than 3 days = warning
- 2nd Overdue = Loss of borrowing privilege for the remainder of the quarter.
- Overdue more than 3 days = Loss of borrowing privilege for the remainder of the quarter.
Mobile hotspots are for academic use only and should be used appropriately. All internet traffic is routed through Western Boone filters.
If lost or damaged, the student who checked out the device is responsible for repair/replacement of the device (approximately $170).
Students cannot check out mobile hotspots over extended breaks.