Weatherford High School
November 15-21, 2015
Go support our teams! Tweet your support with #roopride.
November 17
Boys Basketball Tip-off event @ WHS 6:30
9A/JV/V Girls Basketball @ Boswell 5:00/6:30
V/JV/G Wresting vs. Haltom/Paschal @ WHS 6:00PM
November 19
V Girls Basketball @ Polk Key City Classic in Abilene
9A/JV @ Lady Roo JV/Freshman Classic Tournament
November 20
V/JV Boys Basketball vs. Mineral Wells @ WHS 7:30/6:00
V Girls Basketball @ Polk Key City Classic in Abilene
9A/JV @ Lady Roo JV/Freshman Classic Tournament
V Wrestling @ Arlington Martin 2:30 PM
North Texas High School Rodeo
November 21
V Girls Basketball @ Polk Key City Classic in Abilene
9A/JV @ Lady Roo JV/Freshman Classic Tournament
V Wrestling @ Arlington Martin 8:00AM
JV/G Wrestling @ Chisolm Trail
North Texas High School Rodeo
Roo Elective Expo
Weatherford High School will be hosting the annual Roo Elective Expo on Monday, Nov. 16th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the WHS Cafeteria. During this time 8th grade through 11th grade students and parents will be able to learn more about all the electives we have to offer from Fine Arts, Career and Technology, Advance Placement, Athletics, and more! Many of our clubs and student organizations will also be on hand to share information with you. Following the Roo Elective Expo, students will have until December 1 to make their final course selections and submit those selections in Career Cruising. A computer lab will be available during the Roo Elective Expo for parents and students to make final choices for 2016-2017 courses. We hope to see you there!!
Monday, Nov 16, 2015, 05:30 PM
Weatherford High School, Bethel Road, Weatherford, TX, United States
Please help us Tip off the 2015-2016 WHS Kangaroo Basketball Season!
Tip Off Event
- Silent & Live Auction
- Meet the Player & Coaches
- Team Scrimmages
- 3 Point Contest
Admission is complimentary.
*This is our largest fund raising event of the season. All funds raised will go directly toward supporting the WHS Kangaroo Basketball Program.
Thank you for your support!
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2015, 06:30 PM
WHS Main Gym
Mega Lunch Speaker for This Week
Jason Eubank, Personal Security Operations Coordinator for the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem
Topic: Israel/Palestine conflict, the Hamas Gaza tunnel network, and the social media/global news spin factor.
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Location: Durant Auditorium
Time: 10:41-11:20 AM
Jason Eubank
-Grew up in Peaster/Weatherford
-Joined the army after 9/11
-Deployed to Iraq twice and Afghanistan once
Began working as a security contractor in 2007
-Deployed to Iraq three times
-Started working as the Operations Chief for Diplomatic Security into the West Bank and Gaza in 2008
-Worked with Secret Service and Dept. of State to secure Obama visit to the West Bank as well as several Secretary of State trips and hundreds of other VIPs
Come out and get more information about issues in Israel.
WE STAND WITH FRANCE
Food Drive for Meals on Wheels
Outreach Club is collecting individual servings to send to Meals on Wheels to try to fill the gap during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. Some suggested donations would be: no refrigerated, single serving, easy open, easy preparation such as: individual oatmeal, cheese/cracker packets, fruit or jello cups, hot chocolate packets, tuna or chicken salad meal packets; Vienna sausage, etc. Drop off items to Mrs. Nunn’s classroom K105.
Stuff the Bus!
**December 4, 2015**
Please help the children of Parker County have a Merry Christmas this year by donating a new unwrapped toy.
Bring your donation to school on or before Friday, December 4, 2015.
Drop off items to Mrs. Pamplin’s classroom F111.
Sponsored by Manna and the Salvation Army
Special thanks to: WISD WISD First Student
Junior Class Parent Meeting
Thursday, Nov 19, 2015, 05:30 PM
Weatherford High School, Bethel Road, Weatherford, TX, United States
The FFA's annual meat and fruit fundraiser is now underway.
The deadline to order is Nov. 18. These products will be delivered in time for Christmas! Order can be emailed to ajennings2@weatherfordisd.com
December Arrangement of the Month
$15 – Deadline to Order is Dec. 1
Delivery is scheduled for Dec. 17-18
Christmas Tabletop Basket:
This design will combine a low basket, Festive Ribbon, and Cady Canes that will sparkle as holiday décor. It includes Red Carnations, White Chrysanthemums, holiday Foliage, and Small Ornament Picks.
Order Form: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hpz6i1dks3hjq0q/Floral_Order_Form_2%20%282%29.xls?dl=0
FFA competes at Area V Leadership Development Events on Nov. 21 at Krum High School
District II FFA Leadership Development Contest Results
Weatherford FFA members had a great showing Monday night at the District II FFA Leadership Development Contests held at Springtown High School. These competitions focus on public speaking, decision making, and teamwork. Weatherford FFA advanced eight teams to the area competition by placing in the top two at district, and no team fell below a 3rd place finish. #TheLeadershipAdvantage Results are below:
1st place Senior Skills Team: Mitch Hamiter, Avery Shifflet, Abby Davis
1st place Job Interview: Waylon Widler
1st place: Greenhand Creed Speaking: Jade Hebbert
1st place Ag Advocacy: Sarah Thompson, Teryl Hilliard, Scott Vaughn, Jesse Hensley
2nd place Senior Chapter Conducting: Waylon Widler, Jessica White, Trey King, Madi Keahey, Teryl Hilliard, Lauren Sharer, Kennedy Box
2nd place Public Realations: Aleesha Barrett, Avery Shifflett, Abby Davis
2nd place Greenhand Quiz Team: Kennedy Box, Katherine Zimmer, Lauren Sharer, Abigail Gilbert
2nd place Senior Quiz Team: Jessica White, Madi Keahey, Aaron Markwart, Ashley Zimmer
3rd place Senior Creed Speaking: Bailey Henning
3rd place Radio Broadcasting: Cora Cocke, Brooke Schwarz, Grace Holder
3rd place Ag Issues: Grant Baldwin, Jordon Warder, Marlee Rudolph, Hanul Lewis, Dakota Herbin
Help Support Culinary!
Help support the culinary arts classes and get your Kangaroo Car Emblem for only $10!
Come by Mrs. Gonzalez's room E220 to get yours today!
Attention Juniors: Project Opportunity Scholarship
The Project Opportunity Scholarship deadline for Juniors is December 1, 2015. This scholarship will give students an opportunity to attend Weatherford College for two years with their tuition, fees, and books paid for. Students may not wait until they are seniors to apply for the scholarship. If you need an application or have questions about the scholarship, please visit the counseling office. Sophomores may turn in their applications anytime this year.
Learning Center
Learning Center is a great way for students to get extra tutoring, make up assignments or tests. Learning Center is hosted in the Library.
Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Did you know that you can check your students grades at any time? Here is the website for parent access: https://skyward10.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wseduweatherfordtx/fwemnu01.w
If you have forgotten your account information, call Mrs. Patterson here at the school.
Safe Roos, Healthy Roos: Public Service Announcement About Smoking
Senior, Kailin Davis signed her national letter of intent to play basketball for the United States Air Force Academy next year.
Honoring those who serve our country during Veteran's Day
Scenes from the 2015 Kangaroo Color Run
About Us
Email: lbarnes@weatherfordisd.com
Website: http://whs-hs.weatherfordisd.edlioschool.com/
Location: 2121 Bethel Rd, Weatherford, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 598-2858
Twitter: @WHSGrassBurr