The Warrior Way
Watkins Memorial High School
February 10, 2023
Hello Warrior Families!
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ACT for 11th Graders
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Senior Family Information
Did you see the Senior Family Newsletter emailed through Final Forms on January 13? If not, check it out here: https://www.smore.com/76zjp. Lots of important information about graduation is included.
Reminder: senior pictures for the yearbook are due by February 28. Photos should be submitted in JPEG format to yearbookwatkins@gmail.com.
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Driving and Parking on Campus
Student drivers are reminded that a parking pass is required to park on campus during the school day. We are monitoring the parking lots for vehicles with no passes, and consequences will be assigned for parking without a pass. We have only a small number of parking passes available. Passes may be purchased for $20 in the main office; a valid driver's license and the vehicle's license plate information must be presented in order to purchase. Don't delay!
We want to remind all those who use the campus that driving and parking responsibly are expected. It is imperative that all drivers follow driving rules, posted signs, and directions of staff on duty.
Drivers are reminded to drive and park only in marked, paved areas. It is never acceptable to drive through the grass, cut corners, or park in the grass. This includes during large events held outside the school day. We are towing cars parked on the grass, and we continue to add barriers to discourage driving through the grass. Note that driving into these barriers may cause damage to vehicles.
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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
paradox noun
an idea that seems contradictory or improbable but is, in fact, true
- It always struck me as a paradox that standing could be more tiring than walking.
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Athletics
It’s the championship season and tournament time for winter sports -- GO WARRIORS!
Friday, February 10
- Girls Swimming Sectionals @ Th. Worthington – 12:00
- Boys Basketball (Fr/JV/V) *HOME vs. Licking Heights (4:45/6:00/7:30) - Senior Night & Hall of Fame Inductions
Saturday, February 11
- Wrestling @ River Valley
- Competition Cheerleading @ Sheridan (AmeriCheer Series)
Sunday, February 12
- Boys Swimming Sectionals @ Kenyon College – 1:00
Wednesday, February 15
- Gymnastics @ Worthington Kilbourne
Friday, February 17
- Boys Basketball (Fr/JV/V) @ Mt. Vernon (4:30/6:00/7:30)
Saturday, February 18
- Varsity Wrestling @ LCL Championships - Utica
- JV Wrestling @ Jon Post Invitational - Westerville North
- Girls Wrestling @ Fredericktown
- Swimming Qualifiers @ District Meet – OSU
- Freshman Boys Basketball @ Newark Tournament
- Girls Basketball Sectional Final (2nd round CDAB Tournament) HOME vs. Olentangy Berlin – 6:00
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
2/17 - No School
2/20 - No School
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