Warner Robins High School
November 2022-2023 NEWSLETTER
November 2022 1st Semester Issue 29
Our Mission:
To empower and inspire ALL to achieve success
Our Vision:
WE CAN, WE WILL, WE MUST...CHANGE LIVES!
- Nov 3 - Progress Report (Day 60)
- Nov 11 - No School Veterans Day
- Nov 14 - Flu Clinic
- Nov 14 through 18 - Apply to College Week
- Nov 21 through 25 - Thanksgiving Break No School
- Dec 1 - School Council/PAT meeting
EVENTS
One Act Performance: Newsies
Come on out and see the WRHS Performance of Disney's Newsies
Show Times:
Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7pm Performance WRHS Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7pm Performance WRHS Performing Arts Center
Sunday, Nov. 6 at 5pm Performance WRHS Performing Arts Center
About Disney’s Newsies
Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast). Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.
Thursday, Nov 3, 2022, 07:00 PM
Warner Robins High School, South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA, USA
Apply to College Week
Monday 14th- College Shirt Day. Represent your favorite college, your dream school, or just your dream school, or just your favorite team. Show some college pride!
Tuesday 15th- Demon Panel Discussion. It’s never too early to start dreaming about your future life. Participating seniors will join WRHS graduates and other special guests to get their college questions answered.
Wednesday 16th- Financial Aid Focus: Senior Families- The first step in getting money to pay for college is completing the 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you need assistance completing the FAFSA, a free FAFSA workshop is being held on Wednesday, November 16th from 8:00AM- 11:00 AM and 1:00PM- 3:00 PM at Warner Robins High School. No appointment is required. It’s FREE to apply and only takes about 30 minutes. You will need specific documents and information to complete the FAFSA. Flyers have been sent home with your Senior detailing the information needed, or check social media for the list. If you have any questions contact our counseling department.
Thursday 17th- Counselors’ Café’- Seniors drop by the media center any time 1st-4th period to ask questions, start your applications, or get advice about college, scholarships, or financial aid!
Friday 18th- Scavenger Hunt- Win cool prizes by participating in our College Scavenger Hunt! All students can participate!
Monday, Nov 14, 2022, 08:00 AM
Warner Robins High School, South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
School Council/PAT Meeting
Thursday, Dec 1, 2022, 03:15 PM
Warner Robins High School, South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA, USA
ACADEMIC
TARDY POLICY
Tardies 1-6: Teacher-addressed.
Tardy 7: Administrative Referral entered in Infinite Campus: The student is issued a tardy contract.
Tardies 8-13: Administrative Detention will be assigned by an Administrator.
Tardy 14: 3 days ISS assigned by Administration.
Over 14: Behavior Contract and additional ISS days assigned by Administration.
GA FUTURES ELIGIBILITY
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:
PROGRESS REPORTS & REPORT CARDS
Nov 3rd - Progress Report (12 week)
SAT TEST DATES
Registration Deadline (RD) - Test Dates (TD):
RD - Oct 7, 2022 TD - Nov 5, 2022
RD - Nov 3, 2022 TD - Dec 3, 2022
RD - Feb 10, 2023 TD - Mar 11, 2023
RD - Apr 7, 2023 TD - May 6, 2023
RD - May 4, 2023 TD - June 3, 2023
*click the blue registration hyperlink to sign up
ACT TEST DATES
Registration Deadline (RD) - Test Dates (TD)
RD - Nov 4, 2022 TD - Dec 10, 2022
RD - Jan 6, 2023 TD - Feb 11, 2023
RD - Mar 10, 2023 TD - Apr 15, 2023
RD - May 5, 2023 TD - Jun 10, 2023
RD - Jun 16, 2023 TD - Jul 15, 2023
*click the blue registration hyperlink to sign up
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship:
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.
$55,000 Deadline: Nov 17, 2022
Click the link here for more info: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/
TUTORING SCHEDULE
ATHLETICS
HOME GAMES
Varsity Football:
Nov 4 - Locust Grove
Flag Football:
Nov 7 - NHS
Nov 8 - Howard
Nov 10 - NHS
Varsity Basketball Boys:
Nov 16 - HCHS
Nov 26 - Hypesouth
Varsity Basketball Girls:
Nov 19 - Hypesouth
JV Basketball:
Nov 16 - HCHS
Nov 30 - Lamar
9th Grade Basketball (Boys):
Nov 17 - Veterans
Rocket League:
Nov 3 - Esports Competition 3:30-6pm
Nov 10 - Esports Competition 3:30-6pm
Nov 17 - Esports Competition 3:30-6pm
AWAY GAMES
Varsity Basketball:
Nov 29 - @Locust Grove
Flag Football:
Nov 1 - @Peach County
Nov 3 - @HCHS
Nov 15 - @Area Semifinals
Nov 17 - @Area Semifinals
JV Basketball:
Nov 16 - @Lamar County (Boys only)
Nov 29 - @Locust Grove
9th Grade Basketball:
Nov 30 - @Perry
One Act:
Nov 19 - @State Competition Tifton
Cross Country:
Nov 5 - State Meet @ Carrollton
Cheer:
Nov 5 - @Ola
Nov 12 - @State Competition
PARENT INFORMATION
Student Flu Clinic
Dear Parent/Guardian:
The Houston County Health Department is partnering with the Houston County School District to provide a flu vaccination program to children at school at no out-of-pocket expense to you. Every year many children are infected by the influenza virus, causing serious illness and missed days of school. Also, an infected child can spread the flu to other members of the family. Vaccination is the best way to protect your child from this potentially serious disease. This year, we are providing an online registration option.
TO SIGN YOUR CHILD UP FOR A FLU VACCINE:
- Read the Vaccine Information Statement Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated or Recombinant): What you need to know to learn more about the flu vaccine.
The Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (mist, live, Intranasal) will not be available this year.
- Complete the online School Based Influenza Vaccine Consent Form found here. Please be sure to answer all of the health questions for the nurses to review. Students with incomplete consent forms will not be able to receive the flu vaccine at the school clinic.
- Complete the consent form to the school before the flu clinic date scheduled for your school. Click here to view the schedule of schedule.
- If your child is covered by ANY insurance plan, please indicate the name, group number, and policy number on the consent form. Please attach a copy of your insurance card to the online consent form if your child will be receiving the vaccine. This information is for administrative purposes at the Houston County Health Department. The following companies: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, Coventry/Mailhandler’s, United Healthcare (SHBP only), Tricare and Medicaid (Peachstate, Wellcare, CareSource Amerigroup) will be billed for the vaccine administration.
- If for some reason your child is given the flu vaccine by another provider before the school flu date, please notify the school so that your child’s consent form can be removed.
**Please note: A child with a severe allergy to eggs or latex will not be able to receive the vaccine in the school clinic.**
If your child is under the age of 9, he or she may need a second dose of the flu vaccine to gain the best protection against the influenza virus. You will be notified if an additional dose of the flu vaccine is needed.
Paper copies are available at the school. If you have any questions, please contact your school Health Tech.
WRHS Handbook 22-23
Houston County District Handbook
Title 1 Handbook
Affordable Internet Provider Program
For Learners and Families: getinternet.gov
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
Meningococcal Vaccine
QR Code Tutorials
Infinite Campus mobile device instructions
DEMON COUNTRY PRIDE
Teacher of the Month
Support Staff of the Month
Optimist Student of the Month
Student Advisory Council Member
Three seniors from the Houston County School District have been selected for State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ 2022-2023 Student Advisory Council. Our very own Destin Johnson was among the 67 students selected from across the state.
Destin Johnson will meet with Superintendent Woods throughout the school year to provide feedback on the impact of state policies in the classroom. Members of the Student Advisory Council will also serve as the Superintendent’s ambassadors to their respective schools and participate in service projects to benefit schools and students. According to Superintendent Woods, he said “It is extremely important to him to receive direct feedback from those impacted by the decisions he makes. “Our purpose at the Georgia Department of Education is to open up opportunities for students. Building relationships with the Student Advisory Council members helps him to ensure our policies are meeting their intended purpose and allows him to make decisions that will benefit children throughout the state.” Congratulations Destin and we know that you will represent Warner Robins High School and Houston County exceptionally well.
Chick-fil-A Leader Academy
Warner Robins High School Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, a national high school leadership program, participated in a nationwide service project to give 1 million books to underserved youth in 43 States. Warner Robins, Georgia was fortunate to be one of those states. The 1 million books are sponsored by Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Eager to make an impact, fifteen Warner Robins High School Chick-fil-A Leader Academy students packaged 175 sets of books in late September. On October 26, 2022 students took 140 sets of books and distributed them to one of our feeder schools, C.B. Watson Primary. Participating in the 1 million book giveaway, students were able to distribute a set of 5 books to every 2nd grader and each student had the opportunity to read a book to a 2nd grade classroom.
Warner Robins High School Chick-fil-A Leader Academy students understood the importance of putting leadership principles into practice and have been inspired, through this student-led community service project, to continue to make an impact through action in their community and instill the love of reading.
FBLA Fall Rally
FBLA had the opportunity to attend FBLA Fall Rally at Six Flags Over Georgia this past October. Not only were they able to ride the rides at the park but were able to listen (and dance) to a motivational speaker, participate in taking a competitive events test, but also hangout with other FBLA members from around the state and make new friendships.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW WRHS SPORTS PHYSICAL 2022-2023
Athletes, please make sure you have a NEW Sports Packet on file for athletics next year.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT - CLASS OF 2023
STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP PROCEDURE
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.
DRIVING/LEARNERS PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
MEDIA CENTER NEWS
PRINCIPALS CORNER
November is a busy month. Seniors, make sure you are taking advantage of all the free college application waivers and be sure to fill out your FAFSA applications. Also, now is the time to make strides toward your post-secondary plans. The first semester is ending soon so stay on top of grades, assignments, and get caught up. Be safe and blessed over Thanksgiving break and let's return ready to finish the 1st semester strong.
- Chris McCook -
Email: chris.mccook@hcbe.net
Website: https://wrhs.hcbe.net/
Location: 401 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA, USA
Phone: 478-929-7877
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarnerRobinsHighSchool
Warner Robins High School Family Engagement Liaison