Our Mission:

To empower and inspire ALL to achieve success.

Our Vision:

WE CAN, WE WILL, WE MUST...CHANGE LIVES!

• June 5th thru 8th - Youth Basketball Camp
• June 26th thru 27th - Youth Volleyball Camp
• June 28 - Youth Special Needs Adaptability Volleyball Camp
• June 28, 29, 30 - BPI Senior Pictures
• July 27 - SENIORS ONLY parking permits
• July 28 - Underclass parking permits

Welcome, Freshman! Some things to keep in mind, it is never too early to think about life after high school. Are you interested in going to college, enlisting in the military, or getting a job after you graduate? Start making high school choices based on your goal. Make sure you explore our career pathways with CTAE. Do you have a plan to meet your college goal course rigor? Or perhaps you want to get a job, apply for our work-based learning program. Keep these options in mind. We look forward to helping you reach your goals.

-June 5th- If you are interested in football meet at 7:30 am in Demon Valley. You must have an updated physical in hand to participate.

Helpful links: https://www.gafutures.org/media/wpln0chg/9th-10th-grade-checklist-fy23-digital.pdf

Sophomores, you have one year under your belt. Your freshman year is mostly about required courses. Now you have an opportunity to start exploring more electives and pursue your interests. Do you have a plan for after graduation? It is never too early to start guiding your high school choices to meet that goal. Make sure to check in with your counselor to implement your plan. Be sure to explore AP classes and CTAE pathways.

Helpful links: https://www.gafutures.org/media/wpln0chg/9th-10th-grade-checklist-fy23-digital.pdf

Juniors, you are halfway through your high school career. Do you have a plan for after graduation? Make sure you are serious about taking your SAT/ACT tests and do not be afraid to stretch yourself with AP classes. If you plan on going to college after high school this is a great way to get acclimated to the rigor. If you plan on enlisting in the military are you practicing for the ASVAB and maintaining your physical fitness? If you plan on getting a job after high school are you enrolled in our work-based learning program? Get high school credit for your current job. Two more years and you will walk across the stage for graduation, are you preparing yourself for post-secondary plans? It is never to early to look ahead.

Reminder parents, children 16 years of age and older, who are entering the 11th grade (including new entrants), must have received one booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4), unless their initial dose was administered on or after their 16th birthday. Children who will turn 16 over the summer will receive a letter with their report card. You will have 30 days from their 16th birthday to receive the vaccination. This must be done prior to the first day of school (if turning 16 over the summer). Failure to do so may result in your child not being able to come to school until it is taken care of.

Helpful links:

11th Grade checklist from GA Futures: https://www.gafutures.org/media/tlkaixbl/11th-12th-grade-checklist-fy23-digital.pdf

Senior year is here! Some things to keep in mind:

• SAT/ACT registration/testing over the summer.
• Apply, apply, apply for scholarships.
• Be mindful of deadlines; keep an organized calendar.
• Be prepared to fill out FAFSA in October, the longer you wait the less money is available.
• Make sure you are checking your Class of 2024 google classroom OFTEN when school starts.
• Don't forget senior pictures take place over summer!
• Do you have a plan for after graduation? Enroll, Enlist, Employ, what is your E?

Here are some helpful links:

FAFSA: https://www.gafutures.org/media/dh5enhxy/fafsa-combined-checklists-fy2023-digital.pdf

12th Grade Checklist from GA Futures: https://www.gafutures.org/media/tlkaixbl/11th-12th-grade-checklist-fy23-digital.pdf

Final transcripts will NOT be posted until AFTER graduation. You can release your transcripts to ANY school in the state of Georgia through your GA Futures account at GAfutures.org. If you need your transcript sent to an out-of-state school, you will have to come by the counselor's office and sign the list with an e-mail address as to where you need the transcript sent to, or provide a mailing address.

Parents/Guardians, take this time over summer break to have a discussion with your child about their high school plans and goals. What is their intention after graduation? Do they have an interest in enrolling in college, enlisting in the military, or have employment lined up? It is never to early to plan ahead. What is their "E"?

Georgia College Students: Are you a HOPE or Zell Miller Scholar? You can now check your academic eligibility with the new My College HOPE Profile feature on GAfutures. Learn how here:

Georgia Futures Eligibility

Don't forget to REGISTER for SAT's. Here are the test dates and deadlines

Registration Deadline (RD) - Test Dates (TD):

RD - May 4, 2023 TD - Jun 3, 2023

RD - Jul 28, 2023 TD - Aug 26, 2023

RD - Sept 7, 2023 TD - Oct 7, 2023

RD - Oct 5, 2023 TD - Nov 4, 2023

RD - Nov 2, 2023 TD - Dec 2, 2023

*click the blue registration hyperlink to sign up

Don't forget to REGISTER for the ACT's. Here are the test dates and deadlines

Registration Deadline (RD) - Test Dates (TD)

RD - May 5, 2023 TD - Jun 10, 2023

RD - Jun 16, 2023 TD - Jul 15, 2023

RD - Aug 4, 2023 TD - Sept 9, 2023

RD - Sept 22, 2023 TD - Oct 28, 2023

RD - Nov 3, 2023 TD - Dec 9, 2023

RD - Jan 5, 2024 TD - Feb 10, 2024

RD - Mar 8, 2024 TD - Apr 13, 2024

RD - May 3, 2024 TD - Jun 8, 2024

RD - Jun 7, 2024 TD - Jul 13, 2024

*click the blue registration hyperlink to sign up

Rising Seniors:

Get a head start on applying for scholarships. Check out this website for upcoming scholarships.

https://m.scholarships.com/scholarship-directory/school-year/high-school-junior

Wrestling: June 5th-July 21st 2:00pm-6:00pm (new gym wrestling room) Coach Christopher Reeves

For the following sports contact these Coaches:

Girls Basketball-Coach Rebecca White

Boys Basketball-Coach Jamaal Garmin

Cheerleading-Coach Kayeli Wildes

Volleyball-Coach Amy Shepherd

Check out all the athletics we have at WRHS, we encourage you to get involved with extracurriculars; either through sports or clubs.

With the summer break approaching, we know some students may face food insecurity while away from school buildings. FoodFinder is a mobile and web app created by a graduate of Georgia public schools that allows families to find food distribution sites (including food pantries, drive-through distributions, and school meal providers) based on their location.

Download the app from your app store.

Parents, there are several ways to be engaged at WRHS. Take at look at this guide to see all of the opportunities available.

For Learners and Families: getinternet.gov

https://www.hcbe.net/affordableconnectivity

The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) allows qualifying households to reduce their internet costs by up to $30/month ($75/month on Tribal lands). Getinternet.gov is a simple, easy-to-use website with details on how households can sign up for ACP and find participating providers in their area. Several companies additionally committed to offer ACP-eligible families at least one high-speed plan for $30/month or less, with no additional fees and no data caps. This mean that if households apply their ACP benefit to one of these plans, they would have no out-of-pocket cost for internet.

Additional Resource:

T-Mobile: Free internet hotspots

We believe access to education is access to opportunity. That’s why we’re offering free hotspots and internet to 10 million eligible households. Your child can qualify for Project 10Million through eligibility for the National School Lunch Program, which also can be verified through participation in many government programs.

Link to apply: https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million

Reminder parents, children 16 years of age and older, who are entering the 11th grade (including new entrants), must have received one booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4), unless their initial dose was administered on or after their 16th birthday. For more information see the form below.

Check out this resource over break.

Athletes, please make sure you have a NEW Sports Packet on file for athletics next year.

Please watch the video below to note the proper locations to drop-off and pick-up students in the morning and afternoon. This will allow for less traffic and an expedited experience for all. Thank you for your patience.

*NOTE: NEW FORM* All students applying for a Learners or Drivers Permit are required to fill out a DDS-1 Certificate of Enrollment form. The link to the form on our website is here, can be picked up on the wall beside the attendance office, or downloaded in the link below. Once Section 1 is filled out, please turn in to Mrs. Hunnicutt in the front office. Forms require a 24-48 hour turn around time. Please keep that in mind when scheduling your appointment to get your license/permit. Once completed, forms will be put in the students 1st period teachers mailbox to be given back to the student. If applying for a Drivers License ADAP (Alcohol Drug Awareness Program) certificate, it will also be attached if the class was taken/passed at WRHS.