Weatherford High School
August 28 - September 3, 2016
Go support our teams! Tweet your support with #RooPride
August 29
WHS/NGC Open House 5:30-7:30
August 30
Varsity Tennis vs. Keller High @WHS 4:30 *DISTRICT MATCH*
9A/9B/JV/V Volleyball vs. Arlington Martin @WHS 5:30/6:30/5:30/6:30
August 31
September 1
Varsity Tennis vs. Brock @WHS 4:30
JV Tennis @ Keller High 4:30
JV Football vs. Brewer @WHS 6:00
9A/9B Football @ Brewer HS 5:30/7:00
September 2
9A/9B/JV/V Volleyball vs. Northwest High School @WHS 5:30/6:30/5:30/6:30
Varsity Football @ CF Brewer Bear Stadium 7:00
September 3
WHS Cross Country Team competing in Marcus 1 in Denton, TX @ North Lakes Park
WHS/NGC Open House TONIGHT
NGC's Open House will be the same date and time on their campus at 1007 S. Main | Weatherford, Texas 76086 | 817-598-2847
Monday, Aug 29, 2016, 05:30 PM
Weatherford High School, Bethel Road, Weatherford, TX, United States
Deadline for Homecoming Court nominations *Wednesday August 31st @ 4:00 pm*
You may nominate anyone in your grade level and you can even nominate yourself. We need nominees in each grade level to serve on the Homecoming Court. Deadline to turn in nomination forms is Wednesday, August 31st at 4:00 pm in K109.
Click the link to download the form or swing by to pick up a hard copy; they are located outside of the K109 classroom.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2oG-EvouIf5MkpHSW85eVZxdW8
Mark Your Calendar - Varsity Homecoming Game is September 23rd
Homecoming Parade is Thursday, September 22nd at 5:30 pm
Deadline to Order Homecoming Shirts is Tuesday, September 6, 2016
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2oG-EvouIf5TXI1YmRDYjlfX2M
Deadline for Free Personalized Nameplate is Wednesday!
We are having a Back to School "Roo Early Sales Package" where your student will receive a Free Personalized Nameplate with the order of the yearbook. Order by August 31st!
Just go to Smart-Pay.com by clicking on this link:
https://shop.smart-pay.com/index.cfm?p=order-start&sid=04765&no=1
Last year, we SOLD OUT and sadly, had to turn people away. We want to encourage everyone to order early so you won't miss out!
September Arrangement of the Month - Deadline to order is Thursday
$15 – Deadline to Order is Sept. 1
Delivery is Scheduled for Sept. 27 & 28
Back To School In Style!
A customized vase will be created by students and then filled with fragrant purple stock, heather, and sunflowers
Click on the link to access the order form: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2oG-EvouIf5cVhwUDBnQ1FjcXc
The Weatherford FFA Floriculture class is in its 6th year of providing students additional design experience while providing community members a good product at a great price. This program is known as the "Floral Arrangement of the Month Club."
To participate in the "Floral Arrangement of the Month Club" or to order any of our other special products please fill out and return the attached ordering sheet to Mrs. Amber Jennings at WHS. Orders will not be processed until payment is made. Orders may be limited to a first come first serve basis.
We appreciate your support of Weatherford High School Floriculture class. We look forward to a great year ahead. We are also available for special events such as banquets, weddings, and luncheons!
Roo Crew - SENIORS ONLY
Deadline to sign up is Friday, September 3rd @ 4:00 pm.
Class of 2017 Senior Shirts are still on sale through Friday, September 2nd.
Weatherford Leaders Against Drugs
Senior Yearbook Portraits
Sept. 20th (Tu)
Sept. 21st (Wed)
**Durant Foyer
Come during your English class or during MegaLunch!
School Picture Days for Underclassmen
Freshman @ NGC
during your English class
Sept. 8th (Thur)
Sept. 9th (Fri)
Sophomores & Juniors @ WHS Main
during your English class
Sept. 13th (Tu)
Sept. 14th (Wed)
**Durant Foyer
Underclass Retakes (NGC & WHS Main)
Oct. 31st (Mon)
Watch for flyers to be sent home soon!
Roo Gear to support WHS Cheer: Deadline Friday
WHS Cheerleading is running a fundraiser through Fan Cloth to help you get outfitted for the new year in the best Roo Gear! This fundraiser supports the cheerleaders in 9th-12th grades and will end 9/2/16.
You've got just a couple of weeks to pick your favorite hoodies, shirts, leggings, hats, & more. The photos are attached, and the quality has always been top-of-the-line from this company. You can place your order through this link. www.order.fancloth.com/76087/184849
Thank you ahead of time for your support.
Click here to access the catalogue:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2oG-EvouIf5RG9ZTXlEZTNZQTQConnect With WHS on Twitter
For up-to-date news including class relocations, sports updates, weather information, and more, follow:
@WHSgrassburr
Some other specific sports teams and organizations you might be interested in are:
@RooPride Roo Football Coaches
@WHSRooFootball WHS Football
@WHSLadyRooVB WHS Volleyball
@WHSBlueBelles Blue Belles
@WHSRooCheer WHS Cheerleaders
@WHSRooBand The Mighty Roo Band
@WHSRooTheatre WHS Theatre
@RooBasketball Men's & Women's Basketball
@WHSRooBaseball WHS Baseball
@WHSRoosSoftball WHS Softball
@WfordRodeoTeam WHS Rodeo Team
@RooWrestling WHS Wrestling
@RooStuCo WHS Student Council
@WHSJWAC WHS Junior World Affairs Council
@WHS_CTE WHS Career & Technological Education
@WHSMelonVine WHS MelonVine Yearbook news and announcements
@RooPrincipal Mrs. Dowd
Last and certainly not least, check out #RooPride and #WhyWISD to see all the reasons why we bleed blue!
ACT Registration Deadlines and Test Dates
"The ACT® is the leading US college admissions test, measuring what you learn in high school to determine your academic readiness for college." - ACTStudent.org
Next Available Testing Session: October 22nd
Registration deadline: September 16th
Late Registration period: 9/17 - 9/30
Clubs during MegaLunch *Coming Soon*
WHS Tennis News
WHS Cross Country News
Shoo To The Flu - Shot Clinic
Hello Parents and WHS students!
Nurse Brownlee and the HST department would like to announce the annual WHS shot clinic for students on September 22 at the high school in room J227. Please watch for documentation to come home with your student. We must have the following:
- School I.D.
- Shot clinic permission form (pick up in room J228 or Nurse Brownlee's clinic)
- proof of insurance, if you have insurance
Please note, if your son or daughter has any allergies, please let the clinic know, as they may not be able to receive the shot.
Online Parking Form and Information
Looking to find out more about yourself? Give the ASVAB a try!
When: Monday, September 19th @ 8:15
Where: Gym A Mirror Room (behind the visitor bleachers)
What: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Who: 10th – 12th graders
Why: The ASVAB will help identify skills in several different areas and will be followed up by an opportunity for Career Exploration based on the scores.
There is no fee for the test!
Students may sign up in the Career Center until September 14th.
FFA Shirts On Sale Now
Click the link for information:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KPZ59x1N-zrrigCmjoLz9lAJwbnwgNMtEy-QE_iM1HM/edit?usp=sharing
PSAT - Sign Up Now
Test Date: Wednesday, October 19th
Where: Here at WHS
Who Should Sign Up For The PSAT: Juniors (11th Grade)
Cost: $15, cash or check
Deadline to Register: Tuesday, September 20th
To sign up go to this link: bit.ly/PSAT-16
(All Sophomores - 10th graders - are already registered for free.)
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About Us
This edition Edited/Designed by Bryanna O'Keeffe and Grace West
Email: sgilley@weatherfordisd.com
Website: http://whs-hs.weatherfordisd.edlioschool.com/
Location: 2121 Bethel Rd, Weatherford, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 598-2858
Twitter: @WHSGrassBurr