WYHS Weekly Update
February 18th, 2022
From Mr. Lee, WYHS Principal
Key Events
Friday, February 18th-
Girls Basketball @ Jonathan Alder @7pm Tournament Game
Saturday, February 19th-
Wrestling @ Westerville North @9am
Virtual Helping Hands Workshop @9:30am
Boys Basketball vs Buckeye Valley (HOME) @445/6/730pm
Monday, February 21st-
President's Day-No School!
Tuesday, February 22nd-
Professional Development Day-No School!
Boys Basketball @ Logan Varsity only Tournament Game @7pm
Thursday, February 24th-
Columbus State Community College Rep Visit-2nd Pd (Sign up through Naviance)
Senior Parent Meeting (Online: https://zoom.us/j/98494374740) @6:30pm
Saturday, February 26th-
Wrestling @Clyde @10am
Upcoming Important Dates-
March 1-3rd-ACT for all juniors!
March 3rd-Aveda Institute Columbus Rep Visit-2nd Pd (sign up through Naviance)
March 15th-End of Course testing begins (ELA)
April 4th-Remaining End of Course testing begins (Math, Science, Social Studies)
April 18-22nd-Spring Break
May 11th-AP Biology Test
May 18th-Last day of school for seniors
May 26th-Senior Day, including MANDATORY graduation rehearsal
May 28th-2022 Graduation Ceremony @10:30am @Mike Ferguson Field
Special Class of 2022 Newsletter!
There are many important deadlines approaching in the coming weeks and months. Please click this link for the latest updates and links: https://www.smore.com/bmtza
Senior Announcements and Updates!
The State Testing Season is Near!
-Students will receive testing notifications in their 8th period classes next week.
-Testing notifications will also be sent home via US Mail next week.
End of Course Assessments:
-ELA begins March 15th
-Math, Science, and Social Studies begins April 4th
-Testing notifications, schedules, and other important information will be sent out next month.
Paid Summer Internship Opportunity!
Are you a high school student? Will you be at least 16 years old by the beginning of summer break? Like working with your hands? Like to keep moving? Like helping people? A career in HVAC or plumbing may be just what you’re looking for! You can make great money, build a great future, and help people when they need it most.
Atlas Butler designed our Ride to Decide Job Shadow and PAID Internship programs to help you learn more, get hands-on experience, and develop a great career path after graduation.
Visit website for more information: https://atlasbutler.com/RidetoDecide/
Eastland Fairfield Career Center Applications Are Due March 4th!
The career center application for the 2022-2023 school year is now live: https://www.eastlandfairfield.com/Apply.aspx
Be sure to put in your applications soon!
Senior-Only Programs at Eastland-Fairfield Career Center!
If you are interested in attending the career center during your senior year, be sure to apply. Here are the senior-only programs that are offered:
-Firefighting (Satellite-Canal Winchester High School)
-STNA (Fairfield)
-Nail Tech Services (Fairfield)
-Auto Body and Paint (Fairfield-If there are spaces available)
-Modern Cultivation Technologies (Eastland-If there are spaces available)
Yearbooks are now on sale. Visit the link below to view purchasing options or reach out to a yearbook rep for more information.
Student Information and Updates!
Google Classroom Codes
Class of 2025 (9th Graders):
https://classroom.google.com/c/NDA1MzExOTM3NTMx?cjc=saeycb2
Class of 2024 (10th Graders):
https://classroom.google.com/c/NDA1MzE0NDY0NjA2?cjc=r5f55ho
Class of 2023 (11th Graders):
https://classroom.google.com/c/NDA1MjU2MDg1OTMz?cjc=qpavmqg
Class of 2022 (12th Graders):
After School Tutoring!
Here are the after school help session hours for both departments:
English-Mondays through Thursdays, 3:30pm-4:20pm, Room 202
Math-Mondays through Thursdays, 3:30-4pm, Room 321
Future Fridays!
We have a program called "Future Fridays." The purpose of this program is to expose current students to career opportunities after graduation. Businesses come in to share information about their business, career options available and what career pathway students would take to pursue this opportunity. Students will receive the registration link in their emails for each Future Friday visit.
Upcoming Future Friday Visits:
3/11/22 --Career Fair (Details TBA)
2/25/22 - Priority Designs - Engineering, product design and prototyping
3/18/22 - Whitehall Parks and Rec
4/8/22 - Whitehall City Attorney
Check out this article on State Testing
What are State Tests, and How Can I Support My Child Taking Them?
https://blog.edmentum.com/parent-involvement-what-are-state-tests-and-how-can-i-support-my-child-taking-themNeed help with housing, utilities or food?
Make sure you link your Kroger Plus card to Whitehall-Yearling High School. This is a simple way to help us earn money when you shop at Kroger! Linking is required annually; so, please check your account to make sure your link is active. Here is the link: https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards