Message from the Principal
Dear Woodside HS Community:
Cal Hi Sports Special Feature - U.S. Bank Inspirational Athlete
For senior Cameron O'Connor, the sport of water polo and the supportive Woodside High School community have been a positive source of energy for him throughout his four years. Last week, his story and his family's unconditional love and support, along with his shoutout to his teammates, Coach Bruno and our Wildcat community were featured in an inspiring video on Cal Hi Sports. Click here for Cameron's story.
The month of October is one of the most action-filled months of the school year: students and teachers have established their routines and the fall sports seasons are fully underway, and on Thursday evening, the Talent Show highlights some of our known and not so known hidden talents. We have our first overnight College Bus Tour leaving this week for Southern California universities and colleges with many of our AVID juniors and some seniors. We are gearing up for Spirit Week and Homecoming festivities at the end of the month. Next week, on October 12th, all students will be involved in a variety of grade-level focused College and Career Day activities:
9th Grade: Every freshman will go on a bus trip to one of our local 4-year college campuses.
10th Grade: Sophomores were surveyed and given the chance to "opt in" to take the PSAT; those not taking the PSAT will go on a local college bus trip.
11th Grade: Juniors will participate in the PSAT - excellent preparation and practice for the SAT or ACT that many juniors will elect to take for college admissions.
12th Grade: Seniors have the most variety in what they will participate in and have started to indicate their choices during their senior meetings in September:
- SAT - the final opportunity for seniors
- College Essay Writing Workshop - ObiCoach - Sign up - WHS FREE Workshop
- Career Speaker Sessions
- FAFSA / Financial Aid Information
- Community College Presentations
We are still looking for career speakers who would like to share about their jobs, industries, paths toward a career. Click on this Google Form if you are interested in sharing on Wednesday, October 12th about your unique work with our Woodside Seniors. Deadline to let us know is Tuesday, October 4th! Please share with your neighbors/colleagues. Most companies and supervisors encourage this type of community outreach to local schools and will offer flexible release time...please ask your supervisor or HR department. The following industry sectors are at the top of our seniors' interests:
- Business/Finance/Marketing
- Engineering/Computer Science
- Medicine/Healthcare
- Psychology/Counseling/Social Work
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Education
- Trades (Construction, HVAC, Electrician, Culinary)
- Other - For instance, a parent reached out and noted that "Designer" was not on our list and design is found in so many different aspects of our lives, so if you do not see your job title / industry listed, please come and share your story!
Student Activities Info
This year’s Homecoming Dance: "Welcome to Old Hollywood" will be held on Saturday, October 29, on Bradley Field. The doors open at 7:30 pm and doors close at 8:30 pm. The dance will end at 10:30 pm. Families are asked to pick-up their students promptly at 10:30 pm. Students who leave before the dance concludes will not be allowed back into the venue.
TICKETS: Tickets for the dance will be on sale starting October 13 out of D7 during brunch, lunch, and after-school for up to 20 minutes.
Oct.13-14 Early Bird Sale $22 per person
October 17-21 $25 per person
October 24-28 $30 per person
Student Activities accepts cash and credit cards (with a $1 processing fee). NO CHECKS!
Tickets are NOT sold at the door. Students must be off the no-privileges list (no fines and no detentions) and show a current WHS student ID card to purchase tickets.
GUESTS - PLAN AHEAD: Woodside students are allowed to bring one non-Woodside guest provided a Guest Pass is properly obtained and processed by October 25. Guests must be in high school. Guest Request Forms, also known as Guest Passes, may be picked up in D7 or on the school website and require the signature of the Woodside student's parents and the Vice Principal of the guest's school. When the Guest Request Form is complete, the students are to turn it into their appropriate AVP office for approval from the WHS administration. The Woodside student will be given a slip that is to be brought to D7 to purchase a ticket.
DANCE NIGHT: Our dances are very well attended and safe. Attire for this dance is nice or semi-formal; dress code applies. Due to the event being on Bradley Field, stilettos/thin heels are not allowed. Wedges are ok. Students who have shoes that are deemed not appropriate for the field will be provided flip-flops to wear at the event. Students are encouraged to wear masks. Students should bring the following with them to the dance: school ID, ticket receipt, guest pass (if applicable). Water and light snacks are provided at no cost. Parent volunteers operate a coat check. At the dance entrance, students will be screened by school administrators and campus aides. Students are NOT to bring overnight bags to the dance.
We expect a great night of fun for students celebrating our WHS Homecoming!
Included in this Newsletter:
- Important Dates and Schedules
- Information from Student Activities
- Information from our Woodside HS Foundation
- Information from the PTSA and the Class of 2024
- Information from Drama Boosters
- Information from the ABO
- Important Info from the Green and Graphics & Technology Academies - Seeking Mentors
- Information from Woodside Musical Theatre
*Students and Parents--If you see a photo with you or your child featured in any one of the newsletters, send me an email and I can send you the photo!
With Gratitude,
Karen van Putten, Principal
News from the Drama Boosters
We had a great turnout at our 1st meeting of the year. Please join us for the next meeting on Zoom on October 26th, 7pm. Link is on the www.whsdramaboosters.org website.
Come watch WHS’s 16th Annual “Woodside’s Got Talent” Show on Thursday, October 6th at 7pm in the PAC. $5 General Admission.
Get your Woodside Gear!
Show your spirit! Woodside spirit wear will be for sale at the JV and Varsity football games on Friday, October 7. Be sure to get your gear, cheer on the teams, and show your support for our Senior Dance Team members, Cheer Team members, and Band members who will be recognized at the game. If you can't make it to the game, you can buy online at Woodside Athletic Boosters Organization - Sequoia Union HSD, CA - Wildcat Spirit Wear Store (membershiptoolkit.com).
SKIP THE LINE! Purchase Your WHS Season Tickets
For frequent updates on our Wildcat athletes, be sure to follow the Woodside Athletic Boosters!
@woodsideABO on Facebook
@woodsideathleticboosters on Instagram
Go WHS Athletics! Good luck to all our WHS Wildcats!
Woodside Musical Theatre Presents BRIGHT STAR
Woodside Musical Theatre presents the musical BRIGHT STAR in our PAC!! Bright Star was written and composed by comedian Steve Martin and singer/songwriter Edie Brickell. Its 2016 run on Broadway was nominated for 5 Tony awards and 8 Drama Desk awards, winning for Outstanding Music. The show features some of the most talented actors and musicians from throughout the Bay Area, including spectacular sets, scenery, and costumes, plus a live, on-stage 10-piece bluegrass band! Also, come see WHS senior Annalise Bowman perform as a Spirit and featured dancer! You don’t want to miss it! Performances run October 14th - 23rd. Get your tickets today at: www.woodsidetheatre.com. Woodside High School Students: Bring your student ID to the box office before showtime to purchase a discounted ticket for only $10!!
Tutorial During the School Day
Students have a chance to start homework and ask for help within the school day
Students can make up work from absences without using brunch/lunch
Access to all of a student’s teachers in one given time period-- all teachers are in their rooms.
Do the things that might normally interrupt class time like surveys, counselor meetings, school-wide activities, etc.
Universal Free Meals for all Students & Additional a la carte Offerings
SUHSD is offering Universal Free Meals to students this school year in compliance with the California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division guidelines. This means that your student is entitled to receive a free compliant breakfast and or lunch during the school day free of charge regardless of their ability to pay. Please consider completing a meal application that may qualify your household for other limited income based discounts such as reduced priced internet service.
We are also offering a la carte snacks, beverages and second meals for purchase during the school day. Students must have funds in their cafeteria account to purchase second meals, healthy beverages and or snacks. Parents can create a free myschoolbucks account at WWW.myschoolbucks.com or through the link on the food service payment page. MySchoolbucks is also an App. The free app can be downloaded on iOS and Android. The app will also be used for other payments District wide throughout the year.
OnSite COVID-19 PCR Testing at Woodside Mondays and Thursdays
Please make an appointment with Worksite Labs keeping in mind that although you must input your health insurance information, we are committed to offering our staff and students no-cost COVID-19 PCR Tests. You may receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) with the detailed coverage from your health plan. Insurance plans may cover the entire cost, a percentage, or not cover any amount of the testing. The EOB may show a remaining balance or cost due by the insured. Worksite Labs will NOT bill or pursue additional payments to be made by the insured for the remaining amount due.
In 2015, California passed a law that allows all low-income undocumented children and youth under 19 years old to enroll in full-scope Medi-Cal. As of May 16, 2016, all low-income children, regardless of immigration status, are able to enroll in health coverage and get care. Please visit Medi-Cal for Children.
Woodside High School
Email: kvanputten@seq.org
Website: woodsidehs.org
Location: 199 Churchill Avenue, Woodside, CA, USA
Phone: (650) 367-9750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Woodside-High-School-584534558341797/
