Wolverine Weekly

Friday, January 17, 2025

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

In January 2004, the Washington State House of Representatives passed House Resolution 4676 to recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The resolution calls on the people in the state to study, reflect on and celebrate Dr. King’s life and ideals in order to fulfill his dream of civil and human rights for all people and urges the citizens of our state to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a day of service. On Monday, I encourage our families to reflect on the purpose for this day. Like Dr. King, we can all commit to making the world a better place. Sometimes, all it takes is a friendly smile to a lonely neighbor. We can all be drum majors for peace, justice, equity. We can all open our hearts wide.

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."

Snow Makeup Day:

The first snow make up day will be Tuesday, February 18th. School will be in session on that day. Please adjust your schedules accordingly.

NTI Reminder:

I want to pass along a couple of dates and info concerning NTI work and the due dates for students to turn in work.

* NTI Day 1, January 8th assignments were due today.

* NTI Day 2, January 9th assignments are due Tuesday, Jan 21st since there is not school on the 20th.

Don't forget that in the event that a NTI day is called due to bad weather, students are responsible for checking their google classrooms for assignments.

Chromebook Usage and Replacement Chargers:

At Western Hills High School, students use their Chromebooks daily, so it’s important that they bring them to school fully charged each day.

If your student has misplaced their Chromebook charger, a replacement is available for $40. To purchase a replacement, you can bring cash or a check (made out to Western Hills High School) to the WHHS library. Please see Rhonda Bell or Erin Ford, who will be happy to assist you.

Thank you for helping us ensure students are prepared for success!

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. Due to the inclement weather, the course offered at Western Hills has been moved to Monday, January 27th from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There is also a course offered on Thursday, February 20th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Frankfort Christian Academy.

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.

Parent FAFSA Night:

Attendees will receive guidance from your Everybody Counts coach, ensuring you have the information and support needed to navigate the FAFSA process and access financial resources for higher education. For more information, contact Mr. Trae at darrell.faulkner@ky.gov. The session will be on January 22nd from 5:00-7:00 PM in the WH library. Parents will want to bring a device and the below items.

2023 tax return. (probably won't need it, but just in case it asks for EIC or asset info)

Social Security number.
Child support if RECEIVED (not ordered) for 2023 and or 2024.
Net worth of investments.

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, we are unable to 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.

Upcoming Important Dates:

January 20th: No school in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
February 15th: Winter Homecoming Dance
February 17th: No School in observance of Presidents' Day.
February 18th: SCHOOL IS IN SESSION. This will be the first snow make-up day.

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