Eagle Flyer
A newsletter for Walnut Hills High School
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
September 9, 2022
Dear Walnut Hills High School Families:
I hope you are doing well and settling into a routine now that we have been back to school for several weeks. We have had a strong start to the 22-23 school year - and I know that is only due to the combined efforts of all members of our school community. I am most grateful for all of your support of our students and the school. As principal, one of my favorite parts of the year is hearing the teachers share how much they are enjoying the process of getting to know their new students.
Next week marks the midterm week of the first quarter. That is the perfect time to check in with your child about his or her progress. It is always interesting and informative to get the students’ perspective on how they feel that they are doing in progressing towards their goals. This is a good time to listen! Conference Night for the first quarter is Thursday, September 22, 5-8 pm. If you feel like you need to talk with your child’s teachers, please be certain to schedule a Conference time.
Also, next week is our Homecoming celebrations as well as the Junior High Tailgate. Be certain to check out all of the details below about both events. There are so many ways for students to participate and opportunities for our parents to volunteer. We look forward to a fun and memorable week celebrating Eagle pride!
Sincerely,
John Chambers
Sursum ad Summum
Upcoming Dates
September
12 Midterm Week
16 Homecoming Parade and Junior High Tailgate
17 Homecoming Dance
22 Teacher Conference Night
26 Staff PD day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
30 Senior Portrait Deadline (see below for details)
Announcements
Picture Day Photo Ordering
If you did not receive an email from Josten's, you can use the information below to order your student's school photo.
WALNUT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Event Code: FE34322
Also Needed: Date of Birth
YOUR PHOTOS ARE READY!
Good news! JostensPIX was recently at your school to photograph picture day,
and your student's photos are now available for viewing and ordering!
Click on the button below to get started.
VIEW AND ORDER PHOTOS HERE
https://shop.jostenspix.com
PHOTOS NOT APPEARING IN YOUR GALLERY?
FIND YOUR STUDENT USING EVENT CODE: FE34322
DID YOU KNOW?
- You can personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and
text - Photos are shipped directly to your home
- High-res digital downloads are available
- If you have more than one child, you can order together and pay
once
Junior High Tailgate Information
Please use these links for details regarding the Jr. High Tailgate on September 16.
Homecoming Information
ATTENTION 10-12th graders
HOMECOMING is coming up on Saturday, September 17th, 2022. This red carpet event will be held at Northern Kentucky Convention Center from 9 PM-12 AM. (Doors close at 10 PM) Ticket sales will begin the week of homecoming and will be sold for $35 (CASH ONLY). More info will be sent out regarding exactly where/when ticket sales will occur. You must submit a dance permission slip for yourself and for your guest if you are bringing someone.
Please note, the garage near NKYCC offers parking for $15.
2022-2023 Covid-19 Update
Illness at School
School Cafe - School Lunch Accounts
Families, please make sure you create a school cafe account and make sure your child knows their pin number if they currently are or plan on dining at school using the school lunch service.
You can get information about the School Cafe account here:
https://www.schoolcafe.com/CINCINNATIPUBLICSCHOOLSf
Here is the live link for Student Dining Services:
Teacher Conferences
Please use this link Conference Flyer for more information.
Walnut Campus Traffic
Blair Circle Morning Traffic
We cannot thank you enough for helping to make the morning arrival flow smoothly! As a reminder, vehicles utilizing the Blair Circle drop-off for 7:30 AM morning arrival please be advised that when you enter Blair Circle, you continue to move forward around the circle until the car in front of you has stopped. Once all cars in front of you have stopped and are beginning to unload, your rider(s) can do the same. Please do not drop off your students by the doors to the Arcade/Arts & Science building. We appreciate your continued cooperation in making sure the flow of traffic is consistent, efficient, and safe for our families and students.
Blair Circle Afternoon Traffic
We thank you in making the dismissal process safe and efficient for our families. As a remainder, for families that are using Blair Circle to pick up your student(s) at 3:00 PM dismissal. Please be advised that you need to fully pull your vehicle into the circle area and continue moving forward around the circle until all traffic ahead of you has stopped. Keep your vehicle close to the sidewalk curb. Once you have your student(s), you may safely proceed out of the circle area and out onto Blair Avenue. No traffic from Blair Circle will be entering the Gilbert Avenue/Jr High Gymnasium traffic circle.
3:00 PM Dismissal Policy
Parents, our aim is to have our students off campus by 3:30 PM each school day. Students who utilize Yellow Bus service or METRO, need to report to their bus stop directly after the 3:00 PM dismissal. Any students who are not involved in an after-school activity or Help Night should be picked up no later than 3:30 pm. Students need to be picked up immediately after their activity or Help Night concludes. In the current state, we as a building are not equipped to offer supervision beyond 3:30 PM. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Volunteer Opportunity
Counseling Corner
New Graduation Requirement
All Students:
Ohio has new graduation requirements that take effect this year for the class of 2023 and beyond. Please make yourselves familiar with them. Direct any questions regarding graduation requirements to your school counselor.
Information for Seniors
-If your student is interested in being considered for selective scholarships, please see the application and scholarship description HERE.-
- The 13th annual Cincinnati Multicultural Scholarship Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 28th from 10a-2pat the Union Terminal. Please see the flyer for this event here.
- Miami University will be hosting its Bridges program for students from the Cincinnati region on October 23rd – 24th, 2022. This program invites high-achieving high school seniors from historically underrepresented populations, as well as students who have a commitment to promoting a deeper understanding of and appreciation for diversity, to engage with our current students, faculty, and staff. Applicants must be current seniors with at least a 3.0 cumulative gpa. The application consists of the completion of an online form, a 250 – 300 word personal statement, and a counselor recommendation. All components of the application must be received in order for it to be considered complete. For more information on the Bridges program, or to apply, visit https://miamioh.edu/visit-miami/bridges-program/index.html. The deadline to apply to Bridges is September 26, 2022.
Financial Aid Program
Grades 10-12
The financial aid program is being held virtually on September 14, 2022. This
program is presented by representatives from Miami University and explains financial aid options. This program is open to students and families in grades 10-12. You can register HERE.Now is a great time to start preparing for paying for college.
PSAT Prep
Grades 10 & 11
Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering a practice PSAT:
PSAT/NMSQT Practice Exam: Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT| Live Online
Step 1: Register here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/21232/
Step 2: Schedule a free 30-minute score report review with a Revolution Prep testing expert to help you interpret the results and develop a customized plan to prepare. Please schedule this appointment for the few days after the exam. You can pre-schedule this Score Report Review here: www.revolutionprep.com/shannon-norris
Step 3: Attend the mock exam and get your results immediately with Revolution Prep’s mobile scoring app!
Questions? If you have additional questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to Shannon Norris at (216) 232-3240 or by email at shannon.norris@revolutionprep.com.
College Admissions Advisor Job Posting
Important Reminders
Back-to-School forms
Early Dismissal Procedure
Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up Directions
Class of 2023: senior portrait information!
Senior portraits for the Class of 2023 must be submitted by 9/30/2022. Portraits must be on a blue background. If a senior doesn't submit a photo, we use their school pictures.
Please review this document for all of the details: Senior Portraits
Walnut Hills Spirit Shop
Stay Informed!
Reporting Absences and Dismissals
Grades 7-9 Information Google Site
Grades 10-12 Information Google Site
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STUDENT WELLNESS
2022-2023 Student Services Support Flowchart
Where Do I Go? Who Do I Ask? page 1
Where Do I Go? Who Do I Ask? page 2
Walnut Hills High School
Email: whhsattendance@gmail.com
Website: walnuthillseagles.com
Location: 3250 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone: 513-363-8400
Twitter: @high_walnut