Car Rider Safety:
As another reminder, car riders should not be dropped off or picked up in the student or teacher parking lots. This creates an unsafe situation for the car riders as well student and teacher drivers. We have increased the amount of signs in these areas to make it more obvious that it is off limits for student pick up/drop off. We have had traffic accidents due to this area being too congested in the morning and the afternoons with so many people pulling into or backing out of spaces. The car rider line only takes between 10 - 15 minutes to clear out from WHHS starting at 3:30 pm. Our SRO will be outside periodically to enforce this policy. Please help us follow these expectations to get everyone where they need to be as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your cooperation!
Snow Make-up days (School is in session on these dates):
February 17th - Makeup day for snow day #1 (Dec. 15th)
March 23rd - Makeup day for snow day #2 (Feb. 4th)
May 22nd: Makeup day for snow day #3 (Feb. 6th).
Winter Homecoming:
Homecoming week starts on Monday! We will have a different spirit theme each day HOCO Spirit Days.
The Homecoming dance is Saturday, February 21st. It will be held in the new auxiliary gym from 8-11. If your student is bringing a non-Western Hills guest to the dance, please have them turn in a guest form by Wednesday, February 18th. Guest Form
Seniors Yearbook Update:
Due to the NTI/Snow days, the deadline for turning in Senior pic, baby pic and quote has been extended to February 15. Students will email these to www.wolverineyearbook2026@gmail.com.
Recycling Drive:
There are eight schools competing in Franklin County's annual Aluminum Can #Recycling Drive throughout February 2026. Bring your beverage cans to school with the chance for your school to earn ALL the funds from the aluminum.
YSC Events:
The YSC will be holding a winter donation drive in partnership with Western Hills students until March 31st. We are accepting items such as winter clothing, shoes, and hygiene items. Please bring items to Ms. Jolly's office. The class who donates the most will receive an award.
Caps and Gowns needed. If you have a cap and gown from the past few years, please consider donating it to the school for graduates in need.
Senior Prom Assistance: Memorial Baptist Church will be hosting Cinderella's Closet in March. Seniors participating will receive a prom dress, shoes, jewelry and gift bag. Contact Keelie Jolly at keelie.jolly@franklin.kyschools.us if your student needs assistance.
SAT:
Kentucky switched from the ACT to the SAT test over the summer. Some students are feeling a bit anxious about the SAT, so we wanted to share an opportunity for them to take some practice tests. The Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) provides College Admissions Test Preparation. There are 8 SAT Practice Math tests and 8 SAT Practice Reading and Writing tests available. Please see the KYVL flyer for more information. If you have any questions, contact our Library Media Specialist, Rhonda Bell rhonda.bell@franklin.kyschools.us
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 link located under Courses or by calling 502/699-2295. The next course is offered on Thursday, February 19th at The Frankfort Christian Academy from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There are several spots left if you need to register your student.
Upcoming Important Dates:
No School: February 16th President's Day
School in Session on February 17th!
Winter HOCO: February 21st
