HELLO WOLF PACK STUDENTS AND FAMILIES,

We hope this message finds you well and that your school year is off to a good start!

In an effort to continue improving communication to our families and community of West Hills High School, we are using a new format of our daily bulletin which includes weekly, informative messages and announcements. Students and families will still receive messages from the school with specific announcements, things to remember, and highlights of which to be aware of. The West Hills website will include a page that will host current and previous reports as a resource. (Info, Wolf Call Weekly) We encourage your participation as an active reader of these communications that will help bridge our communication between WHHS and Students & Families. Thank you for your continued support for all students at West Hills!

WHHS Administration,

Robin Ballarin, Principal

Joshua Johnson, Assistant Principal (A-G)

Carrie Gaeir, Assistant Principal (H-O)

John Hoadley, Assistant Principal (P-Z)

Cyndi Nowlen, Manager of School Facilitie

This week we continue our partnership with the Sandy Hook Promise organization as we ¨Start with Hello¨. ASB, HOWL Leaders and other students will be out greeting students on campus and inviting them to ¨Just say Hello" to each other and be kind. ASB will have a welcome video and students will have the opportunity to write letters to Veterans. In partnership with the US Army, we will get these letters in the hands of active and retired military to let them know West Hills is thinking of them. More activities might pop up during the week as well...let´s continue to let everyone know in the Wolf Pack they have a place and we see you!

Last week, we sent an email regarding the Tik Tok challenge encouraging students to steal and / or do damage to school property, specifically our restrooms and encouraged students that if they ¨See something, Say Something¨. We want to let students and parents know that in the google toolbar in student Chromebooks, they will see this icon (pictured to the left), (P3) which is an anonymous tip line.

If students click on this icon in their toolbar, it takes them to a new window where they can report problems on campus with theft, vandalism, or other possible criminal acts, or simply let us know there is a concern about a person in our school community or their world. This tip line then alerts both law enforcement and educational staff so we can pursue this information and investigate. It is anonymous and can be done from the privacy of the student's Chromebook.

Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe, clean and operational. We are "ALL IN" together!

Wolf Pack Parents!

Do you need some resources to assist with your student's schoolgy access or want to gain a better understanding of the program?

Please see THIS DOCUMENT for more resources and information!

Hello Class of 2022 and families:

Last Friday, we completed our auction and it was a tremendous success! Thank you for your patience and fair bidding on spaces.

In order to allow more time to secure paint supplies, the painting day has changed to Sept. 25 from 8 am-12 pm.

If you have any questions, contact the 2022 Advisors:

Mrs. Reid, Ms. Edwards (areid@guhsd.net, cedwards@guhsd.net) or Principal Mrs.. Ballarin (rballarin@guhsd.net).

You may also talk with our Class of 2022 officers Sophie Thomas or David Singley.

Thank you Wolf Pack Seniors and Juniors!

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!

Interested in learning more about sports medicine and gaining lifelong skills that will help you with injuries and first aid? Join the Sports Medicine Club on Tuesdays at lunch in room B-6.

This online exploratory internship will help you determine if you are a good fit for the medical profession. In the process, you will learn medical examination practices and build confidence while interviewing and examining virtual patients. The clinical simulations are designed to expose you to the work of doctors, nurses, and other health care specialists.

Click HERE for more information!

We will be offering the PSAT/NMSQT for 10th and 11th graders at West Hills High School on Saturday, October 16th. This is optional and quantity of exams is limited. They will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis starting on Monday, September 20th.

Please see this MEMO for more information.

West Hills will be hosting College & Career visits this year. All visits will take place in The Pit at lunch. Students of all grades are welcome to attend. Please check our regularly updated College & Career Visits web page for upcoming events!

Please find the College and Career Visits schedule HERE.

Interested in attending UC Berkeley? Come to Berkeley's Virtual College visit night. Hear insider tips about applications, campus life, sports and so much more. This virtual event is this Wednesday., September 22 at 6:00 PM. Sign up HERE to attend.

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 provide 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 Questbridge National College Match, Don’t Text and Drive, and Shout It Out scholarships.

Hey Pack! Want to learn how to land a job? Check out local job openings on the Wolf Pack Website under the Counseling drop-down menu or come up to the Counseling office to see Job Postings on the Bulletin Board.

Job workshops will be held starting in October. More info coming soon!

Students: Are you interested in purchasing insurance for your chromebook? Plans start as low as $20 for 1 year or $60 for 4 years. See Mrs. Sannwald in the library or THIS LINK for more information! The deadline to purchase is October 1st!

If you would like to purchase insurance, you can do so by clicking HERE or visiting our Finance Office in the Administration building

September 20- Collaboration Day (Late Start)

September 27- Collaboration Day (Late Start)

October 4- Collaboration Day (Late Start)

October 11- Collaboration Day (Late Start)

October 18- Collaboration Day (Late Start)

October 20- Double Assembly Schedule

October 22- Double Assembly Schedule

October 25- Collaboration Day (Late Start)

Please see future dates and our school Bell Schedule HERE.

Football: The Varsity squad continues AGAIN with their winning ways against last Friday vs. Mount Miguel! The undefeated season continues this week. Varsity: Plays Friday Sept. 24th against Valhalla at Valhalla High School 7.pm JV: TBD Frosh: Plays Valhalla at Home Thursday Sept. 23th 5:15pm.

Also, congrats to Junior, Tyler Haley, who was named Cal Hi Sports Special Teams player of the week for week 4. In addition to last week's stat line, Tyler is 8/8 on PATs and 4/4 on FG attempts with a long of 43 yards! Congrats Tyler and the rest of the Wolf Pack squad!

Girls Golf: Congrats to girls' Golf on a big win over Valhalla to start of league play 1-0. The Wolf Pack shot a 292 led by senior, Shannon Kim's, 44. Great job ladies! The ladies take on Granite Hills 9/21/21 and Helix 9/23/21. Good luck!!

Cross Country: Up next is Grossmont on October 1st at Harry Griffin Park! Good luck runners!

Girls Volleyball: Come out and support the Girls first home game in the Dave Hunter Gymnasium game against Steele Canyon Tuesday Sept. 21st. Please see ticket pricing below. The girls also take on Helix away. Sept. 23rd Good luck!!

Boys Water Polo: Boys' Water Polo enjoyed a big win over Santa Fe Christian last week.. 14-11! The boys take on Helix at Home Wednesday Sept. 22nd. Good luck!!

Girls Tennis: The Ladies take on Valhalla Tuesday Sept.21st at Home. Good luck!!!

Please see THIS memo in regards to eligibility for Student Athletes.

WHHS Cheer had the BEST time with our favorite youth cheerleaders last Friday Night!🐾 Thank you EVERYONE for supporting our cheerleaders and making this such a memorable night. Thank you WHHS cheerleaders for doing a wonderful job mentoring and hosting our Wolf Pups.

WHHS Varsity football had a wonderful time hosting youth football players last Friday Night!🐾 The Santee Ravens players walked down to the filed with the varsity squad, watched warm up drills, and ran thorough the Wolf Head making this a memorable night. Thank you WHHS football for doing a wonderful job mentoring and hosting our Wolf Pups.

Take a look at this new West Hills Spirt Gear vendor for additional choices in you WH wear! Shop first at our own ASB Store and if you still want more, then go to this vendor. Proceeds benefit WH Athletics! Use code "spirit 21" and receive a 25% discount through 9/24/2021.

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.

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 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

• CASH ONLY

Re-entry

• All ticket sales are purchased at the gate, CASH ONLY! (See our ticket prices on page 2 of this document)
• 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 and help support student activities. 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!

September 15– October 15: NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH. Celebrates the contributions, heritage and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

September 21– 27: SUKKOT • Jewish. The week-long “Feast of Booths” commemorates the 40-year wandering of the Israelites in the desert on the way to the Promised Land.

September 22: AUTUMNAL EQUINOX. Marks the first day of the season of fall. The sun shines nearly equally on both hemispheres when it’s fall in the Northern Hemisphere and simultaneously spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

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.

Neck and Face Gaiters Reminder

• Also, we are not allowing neck and face gaiters on campus.

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.