Staff Holiday Luncheon:
We still need your help! We want to get our teachers boxed lunches next week to show our appreciation but we need to collect more money to cover the cost. If possible, please donate. You can Venmo @Jennifer-McDonald-157 any amount you would like. Please put your child's name in the subject line or put your donation and your student's name in an envelope and turn it in to the front office. Any amount of money is welcome! If you contribute, your student's name will be on a card that will be on display in the Teacher's Lounge during lunch. This is a great way to show appreciation for your student's teachers and our wonderful staff. If you have questions, please contact Jennifer at jenhillmcd@yahoo.com
Safety Reminder:
Car riders should not be picked up in the student or teacher parking lots. This creates an unsafe situation for the car riders and student and teacher drivers. We have increased the number of signs in these areas to make it more obvious that student pick-up/drop-off is off-limits. We have had traffic accidents due to this area being too congested. The car rider line only takes 10 - 15 minutes to clear out from WHHS, starting at 3:30 pm. Please help us follow these expectations to get everyone where they need to be as quickly and safely as possible. I appreciate your cooperation!
Commonwealth Honors Academy at Murray State University - June 7 - June 28, 2025:
The Commonwealth Honors Academy is a three-week academic enrichment experience held every June on Murray State University’s main campus in Murray, KY. You’ll live on campus while you take college-level honors classes and participate in fun activities and seminars to help you grow personally and socially.
Aside from academics, CHA gives you the opportunity to make friends with intelligent, enthusiastic, and energetic students from different areas and with different backgrounds
You’re eligible to attend the Commonwealth Honors Academy if you meet the basic requirements.
are or will be at least 16 years old
be a current high school junior
have a 3.5 or higher GPA
have a 25 Composite ACT (or the equivalent)
and you are eager to grow - academically and personally.
You can apply at the link below.
https://www.murraystate.edu/cha/
Driver License Requirement:
Students needing to fulfill their Graduated Driver Licensing requirement can register for a free class by going to www.kentuckysafedriver.com and clicking on the Alive at 25 links located under Courses or by calling 502/699-2295. The next course is offered on Tuesday, January 14th at Western Hills from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm and Thursday, February 20th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Frankfort Christian Academy.
December Dress Up Days:
During December, there will be a different dress-up theme for each day. Dec. Dress Up Calendar
ACT or AP Exams:
It is never too early to prepare for the ACT or AP exams. Would you like to practice online for FREE? Visit bit.ly/whhsactpractice where students can prepare for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, AP exams, and even learn to write College Admissions Essays. There are tutorials, practice tests, and test preparation eBooks. Students can sign in/register with their Franklin County Schools Google accounts. If you have any questions or issues, please contact our library media specialist, Rhonda Bell at rhonda.bell@franklin.kyschools.us
Grading Period:
Term 2 ends on January 7th. Grades will be complete and available to parents/guardians via IC Parent Portal on January 10th. Please email Mrs. Mollie at mollie.hindswade@franklin.kyschools.us if you have any questions or need additional information on your parent portal.
Practice ACT:
On January 22 the 10th and 11th graders will take the Mastery Prep practice ACT. We will be making this as similar as possible to the actual ACT testing environment. Students will not have access to their Cell Phones during the testing time.
ACT Exam:
On March 11, the 11th-grade students will be taking the ACT exam. During this time, 11th graders will not have access to their phones. This year, the district will not offer the ACT to 10th Graders in March. If 10th graders are still interested in taking the ACT this school year, your student can speak to their counselor about registering for a National ACT Exam.
Project Grad Raffle:
We're excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to win two tickets to the highly anticipated University of Kentucky vs. University of Florida basketball game on Thursday, January 4th!
This raffle is part of our fundraiser for Project Graduation, a program dedicated to celebrating and supporting our graduating seniors with a safe and memorable event. All proceeds from this raffle will directly benefit our seniors, helping us create an unforgettable graduation experience for them. Don't miss out on your chance to enjoy an incredible basketball game while supporting a great cause! UK / UF Raffle
Parent FAFSA Night:
There will be a Parent FAFSA night on January 9 from 5:00-7:00 PM in the library. Parents will want to bring a device and the below items.
Upcoming Important Dates:
