Looking for a previous edition?

Click here--> (Info, Wolf Call Weekly)

CONGRATULATIONS to our very own math and engineering teacher, Tiffany Jokerst for being selected as California Teacher of the Year 2022! Announced on Friday by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, Tiffany is a great ambassador for education. We are so very proud of ALL of teachers and staff and Tiffany IS "the West Hills Way" through and through! Check out this piece from NBC San Diego or this Union Tribune article. Interesting fact...the Grossmont District had a finalist for State Teacher of the Year last year, Mr. Tweet, Social Science teacher from El Capitan HS, and now we have Mrs. Jokerst. We are the only school district in California to have had two back to back Finalists (and do not forget our very own Ms. Worley, State Teacher of the Year Finalist from four years ago!) GUHSD has GREAT teaching and learning!!

Congratulations to senior Jocorey Mitchell who has been selected as one of the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in San Diego in the category of Performance Art: Theatre. His award will be presented to him in front of family, friends, nominators and community leaders by City Council members Sean Elo-Rivera, Chris Cate, Marni von Wilpert and Raul Campillo and Board of Supervisor members Nora Vargas and Terra Lawson-Remer. Mayor Todd Gloria and Chair of the Board of Supervisors Nathan Fletcher will open the 25 Most Remarkable Teens award program with welcoming remarks on November 10 at the Shiley Special Events Suite at the Central Library. Special shout out to theatre teacher, Mrs. Nylund Lieb for nominating Jocorey. We are so proud of him and ALL of our theatre students!

We are excited to celebrate another Homecoming events week beginning on Monday! Here is the information for students, parents, and guardians that you “NEED to KNOW”

We are looking forward to our Homecoming Football game (and Mayor's Cup) on Friday, Oct. 22 and our Homecoming dance on Saturday, Oct. 23!!

ASB is happy to announce our Candy Land theme!! Make sure to dress up this week and we hope to see you all at the dance on Oct. 23rd from 7-10 pm.

Here is information on the dance and if you would like to bring a Guest. The deadline to turn in a guest pass is October 19, 2021 @3:00PM. If your guest is a West Hills student, you do NOT need to complete the Guest Pass form.

Remember all fines need to be paid prior to buying and/or attending the dance a ticket. Also, you can not be on the Loss of Privilege (LOP) list at the time of the game or dance. Students on the LOP list received an e-mail on Friday along with their parent or guardian. You can also check your student and parent portal this week to see if you got the email. If you have any invoices, automated email reminders are being sent out weekly on Mondays. These emails include information about how to clear specific types of invoices. You may also view updated school account information anytime by logging into Destiny: bit.ly/whhs-destiny

Not sure where to get help? See the Assistant Principal's office to get pointed in the right direction.

Tickets continue to be on sale at the Finance office. After today (10/18/21), ticket prices are $35 for all tickets. Guests will pay the "NO ASB sticker" pricing. You can buy your tickets before your first class of the day, at student break, lunch and after your last class of the day (Finance is closed Period 6 for staff lunch). Ticket sales end Thursday October 21st. No tickets will be sold at the door!

Congratulations to our top 10 Homecoming Court Nominees! We will announce our Royals at the game on Friday!

Thank you.

Do you or someone you know need assistance with a Homecoming outfit? See Mrs. Lenhoff in the Assistant Principals' office as she may be able to provide some assistance thru an angel donor. (Supplies are limited)

Are you coming to our next home football game vs. Santana on October 22nd and/or the Homecoming Dance on October 23rd? If you are, YOU MUST have a CURRENT WHHS student ID to enter the stadium and dance.

If you lost your ID or do not have one, go to the Finance Office to get a replacement. There will be no exceptions at the gate if you do not have a valid school ID.

Are you interested in trying out for a sport this winter? Remember, you must be cleared before you can try out for a sport. Also, you will not be cleared IF you are ON the Loss of Privilege list.

See THIS DOCUMENT for tryout information, dates, and how to get cleared!

Questions? Please contact Assistant Principal John Hoadley.

Loss of Privilege (LOP) List: This exists to support the idea that our primary function is “Academics First” and that student behaviors and choices need to prioritize attendance and following school rules. Students may earn their way off of the LOP list through attendance at detention and / or Saturday school after talking with their Assistant Principal. They can also lose a privilege that was granted (i.e. serving Saturday School to be eligible to purchase a Homecoming Dance Ticket, but then repeat actions (or new actions) that put them back on LOP so that attending Homecoming Dance is no longer available to them and a dance ticket refund is issued).

See our Loss of Privilege Policy HERE.

Hey Pack! Come to the pit at lunch today to learn more about the U.S. Air Force ROTC program. All college visits are open to any student at West Hills!

West Hills students of all grades are encouraged to visit our Scholarships webpage listed on the Wolf Pack Website under the Counseling drop-down menu. It features new or ongoing scholarships that can offer funds for college-bound students to put towards tuition costs. Check out our monthly Scholarship Spotlight for at-a-glance info about great scholarships with approaching deadlines. This month, our spotlight showcases the College Jumpstart, Zombie Apocalypse, and the Coca-Cola Scholarships.

Students! After graduation, will you be attending a trade school, community college, or 4-year University? If your answer is yes, do you need money to help pay for it? If so, we would like to invite you to attend the Scholarship Club that is hosted by the Counseling Department. At the scholarship club, we will introduce you to scholarship opportunities and provide time to work on scholarship applications under the guidance of a counseling staff member. For additional information, please contact Ms. Womack in the Counseling Office. The club meets Mondays during lunch and period 7 in the College/Career Center (L-1) located across from the library.

College Application tutorials are every Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 - 3pm in our College/Career Center L-1 for all of October, November, and December. Be there!

We are also having a special UC Personal Insight Question Workshop for seniors applying to any University of California schools this year. This workshop will be on Monday, October 18 from 2:15 - 3:15pm in the College/Career Center L-1. We will provide tons of information to help you write these personal statements. Please sign up in the Counseling Office ASAP as space is limited.

Hey Pack! Sign up in counseling today to attend the upcoming Jobs workshop. Lean how to fill out a job application properly, interviewing techniques, and local job leads. Be sure to land the job you are looking for. Workshop will be held from 3-4 PM in room L1 on Tuesday October 19th.

Need money to help pay for your college and career goals?? West Hills seniors, and senior parents, are invited to attend a virtual Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. A Financial Aid expert from UCSD will cover detailed information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the financial aid process, and how to navigate the application. Sign up today in the Counseling Office to get a Zoom link.

We are happy to share our 2021-22 tutorial schedule for students who are seeking support and assistance in their academic subjects.

Please report to tutorial at the start of the period offered. Students will sign in at each session and these sign-in logs will be submitted to the main office at the conclusion of each week.

If you have questions on whether your student has attended tutorial, please contact an Assistant Principal Secretary at 619-956-0424 or 619-956-0425 or stop by the Administration office.

Asking for help is a sign of STRENGTH Wolf Pack!!

CLICK HERE for the schedule!

October 18- Collaboration Day (Late Start)

October 20- Double Assembly Schedule

October 22- Double Assembly Schedule

October 23- Homecoming Dance

October 25- Collaboration Day (Late Start)

Please see future dates and our school Bell Schedule HERE.

Football: The JV and Varsity squad played Monte Vista last week and both came home with victories! The Varsity squad won 41-6! The undefeated season continues this Friday. Varsity: Plays Friday October 22nd against Santana at home at 7.pm JV: at 4:30 home against Santana. Frosh: Plays Santana on the road this Thursday October 21st 5:15pm.

Girls Golf: Awesome season by the girls’ golf squad as they are the 2021 Grossmont Valley League Champions! Congrats ladies and good luck in the playoffs!

Cross Country: The Wolf Pack Cross Country team will compete next on October 22nd at in the Mt. Sac. Invitational! Good luck runners!

Girls Volleyball: Up next is Grossmont at home on Tuesday for Senior Night!

Boys Water Polo: The boys take on many teams in the SD Open this week! Good luck!!

Girls Tennis: The Ladies continue this week with play. Good luck!!!

Tired of waiting in long lines to buy a ticket at football and volleyball games? We now have a solution! GoFan is an online program that allows spectators to buy tickets online with a smartphone! It is the easiest and best way to buy tickets for our upcoming sporting events! GoFan has totally changed the face of our fans’ experience when entering sporting events. GoFan is quick, easy, safe and reliable. Note: there is a $1 convenience fee per ticket when using GoFan.

We are expecting a capacity crowd at our next home football game vs. Santana! We encourage students, parents, and other spectators to buy your tickets in advance. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets!

Thank you!

It's been an amazing start to the football season! Our student section has really come alive and show the kind of school spirit any school would dream of. We want to remind all students and other spectators to behave appropriately to avoid being removed from the venue.

See pricing info below as these prices are set by the district, but all proceeds go to support our ASB and the activities they run for our student body.

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT WHHS STUDENT ID TO ENTER THE VENUE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Prices:

• Free for students with an ASB sticker on their student ID

• $8 for students without an ASB sticker

• $8 for all visitors and adults

• $4 for all elementary and middle school students (ages 6-13)

• $4 for senior citizens

• Free for kids 5 and under

Ticket booth/Online sales

• Tickets are sold at the ticket booth right in front of the main entrance gate to the field

• The ticket booth opens 1 hour before game time

• Purchases can be made with Cash or on online at Go Fan

Re-entry

• Once you have entered the stadium, all fans and spectators (including non-students, parents, adults, etc.) may not leave the stadium and re-enter.
• Going to your vehicle and returning to the stadium is prohibited. There is NO re-entry once you have left the stadium.
• All outside food and beverages are strictly prohibited and are not allowed inside the stadium.

Thank you again for your continued support, we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

A reminder to purchase your West Hills (ASB) Associated Student Body card for $25.00 . The money raised from your purchase of an ASB card will support student activities. Here are a few benefits you'll receive when you buy an ASB card:

• Discounted Admission for dances, activities, and away Grossmont League athletic events.

• FREE admission for football and gym home sports except for CIF and League playoffs.

• ASB Card purchases can be made at the finance office.

For more information, please see THIS MEMO.

We celebrate our diversity and multicultural population within our school community.

This week, we observe the different holidays and celebrations that are acknowledged around the world!

October- NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH - A campaign to unite communities nationwide to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention.

October- NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH - Recognizes the contributions of workers with disabilities.

October- LGBT HISTORY MONTH - Marks and celebrates the lives and achievements of lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender people in the United States.

Please see this FAQ document for any Covid notification protocols. We appreciate your support and keeping your student(s) home if feeling sick.

Please remember:

• to WEAR FACE MASKS at all times while INDOORS on campus INCLUDING SPORTING EVENTS: This is NOT optional. Please see THIS DOCUMENT for more information about after school events.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Our Teacher Librarian Mrs. Sannwald, has created a wonderful Mending Matters Resource Library page! Click HERE to check it out!

If you are in need of any mental health resources, please reach out to your Guidance Counselor or our Mending Matters resources linked above.

In the event you are in crisis after school hours,

please call 9-1-1 or go to a hospital immediately to get professional help.