Dear Walkersville Community,

Congratulations to over 300 students who earned awards from PTSA for Academic Excellence this past Tuesday. The current 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students received the honor for maintaining a weighted 3.5 GPA or earning straight A's last year. Thanks to the PTSA for sponsoring this annual event. This year is starting to fly by already, and if you can believe it, midterm is on Friday the 22nd. That is also Fair Day, and students will be dismissed at 10:45 that day. Due to the abbreviated schedule, we will only run blocks 1 & 2, and any students attending morning CTC, AFA, or ROTC will still go to their classes. Additionally, there is no school on Monday the 25th. Lastly, Homecoming is right around the corner. We will have our annual Homecoming Parade and game on September 29th. The dance will take place on the 30th at WHS from 7-10; see details below.

I hope everyone enjoys the weekend!

Dr. Stephanie Ware

Principal

Updated Link: sorry for the inconvenience!

School Picture Day is coming Monday September 18th & Tuesday September 19th 2023 . Pictures will be available approximately two weeks following our school's photo day. Save time and Pre-order online here:

https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001028554

For questions about ordering please email underclass@vosphoto.com

Homecoming season is here and we are going to have a Crystal Ball! Spirit Week kicks off on Thursday, September 21.

Thursday 9/21:Iconic Duo

Friday 9/22: Lumberjack Day (dress in flannel)

Monday 9/25: Off School

Tuesday 9/26: Elderly day

upperclassmen: senior citizens

underclassmen: babies/toddlers

Wednesday 9/27: Barbie Day

Thursday 9/28: Soccer Mom vs BBQ Dad

Friday 9/29: Spirit Class Colors:

Freshman - Blue

Sophomore - Yellow

Juniors - White

Seniors- Black

"Friday's Pep Rally is an exclusive event for Walkersville High staff and students. Participants from all high school grades will engage in spirited games, culminating in the announcement of the most spirited grade. Furthermore, we will unveil this year's Homecoming Court."

The Homecoming Parade will follow at 5pm down West Frederick St to the high school. If you want to help out or have a group that wants to be in the parade, contact Mrs. Girard at fawn.girard@fcps.org.

After the parade we’re looking for a Lions win at the Homecoming football game at 6:30pm vs. Frederick High School. The halftime show will include a presentation of the Homecoming court and the announcement of this year’s King and Queen.

Saturday is the Homecoming Dance: 7-10pm. Last admittance is at 8pm. The cost is $15. Check or exact cash are greatly appreciated. Tickets will be on Sale Thursday 9/21 during all lunch shifts. If you are not at school during that time see Mrs. Girard before or after school in Room 190. In order to buy tickets you must bring a FCPS Dance Guidelines form with a parent signature. Forms are available in the front office, in Mrs. Girard’s room (190), and will be at lunch during ticket sales. You can also access the link below.

This dance is always more successful due to our parent volunteers. Thank you to any parents who are willing to donate food/water for the dance, help decorate for the dance Saturday afternoon, volunteer at the snack table or chaperone during the dance - sign up with the PTSA.

During the 2024 Legislative Session, the Maryland General Assembly (MGA) will host student pages in-person. Each year, 105 pages and 36 alternates are selected from across the State to represent their schools and counties in Annapolis.

The Page Program is non-patronage and open to residents of Maryland who attend Maryland public and nonpublic high schools. Students must be seniors who are at least 16 years old. Selected Pages serve two nonconsecutive weeks during the thirteen weeks of session. During the 13 weeks of session, which runs from the second week in January to early April, each page serves one week during the first seven weeks and returns for a second week of service during the last six. The duties of the page revolve around the schedule of the chamber. Whenever the chamber is in session, pages must be present. Pages will receive a stipend of $55 for each day worked to help defray to cost of lodging and meals

If you are interested please stop by room 155 to see Mr. Lepeonka for more information. Completed applications must be submitted by 9/29

Students will need to create a college board account if they do not have one in order to access the practice tests.

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/preparing/practice-tests

The Student Services Department is prepared to provide virtual tutoring for students participating in the Great Frederick Fair, September 15-23, 2023 (during the school days of the GFF). Wi-Fi service will be available for FCPS students while participating in the fair. The Wi-Fi password provided by the GFF to access this support is: 20tgff23.

Parents must request assignments in advance of the fair and complete the following intention form. After submitting the form to the principal, students/guardians may schedule appointments for virtual tutoring, as needed, by contacting the tutor as directed.

FCPS just released our graduation date, May 22nd @ 9:00. Please check the WHS website for all Senior updates. Seniors are invited to the Safe & Sound event following Graduation. A link to the form is located here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/170mCVJ3v_XQjbRaeiuobytCEzY6bTsqv/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105685968345037866628&rtpof=true&sd=true

Interested in attending the Career and Technology Center or the Academy of Fine Arts in your future high school years? Please sign up ASAP to attend the information session at WHS!

When: October 6

Time: FLEX (you will get a pass that excuses you from FLEX to go to the assembly)

Location: Auditorium

Sign up at: https://forms.gle/RDyZpScLN1vYjkUh7

More info at: https://youtu.be/Q_JBLf4gPGU

Thank you to all students and their families for attending the Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony on Tuesday night.

Congratulations on your academic achievement… be proud! WHS is proud of you and your hard work

that earned you this recognition.

If you were unable to attend or did not receive your Academic Excellence Pin on Tuesday night,

you will be notified of where and when it will be

available for pick up.

Check out our latest fundraisers!

The Frederick County Commission for Women (FCCFW) is inviting any young woman in high school to apply to the 2023-2024 SheLEADS program. The link for registration can be found here. Click here for the flier.

The Salvation Army is offering their Angel Tree for Christmas assistance once again. Please see the fliers for application information.

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The Central Maryland Heritage League is offering Freedom’s Jubilee, a Celebration of Emancipation & The Abolitionist Movement on September 16. See the flier for more information.

The 4th Annual Seed to Root Black history celebration will be held on February 16, 2024. Interested grade K-12 student performers should apply by December 8. See the flier for more information.