Warrior Wire
Walled Lake Western High School Parent/Family Newsletter
All 9th grade students will participate in a brief vision screening on March 17 and 18 conducted by the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD). This quick screening helps identify any potential vision concerns that could impact students’ learning in the classroom.
If a student does not pass the screening, families will be notified with information about recommended next steps.
If you have additional questions about the screening, please contact the Oakland County Health Division at 248-424-7070.
As we continue to increase communication with families through phone calls, Skyward messages, and letters home regarding student attendance, we are noticing a growing number of students who have already reached 10 or more absences this semester, which is the threshold for a student to be considered chronically absent.
Each day a student is absent means they miss approximately six hours of learning, along with important classroom instruction, collaboration, and support from their teachers. Regular attendance is one of the most important factors in student success.
Families, please be sure to monitor your child’s attendance in Skyward and encourage them to be in school each day. If a student must miss school, it should be for limited and necessary reasons.
If your family needs support related to attendance, please do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our administrative or counseling team. We are here to partner with you to support your student’s success.
Last weekend 20 Warriors attended the State DECA Conference in Detroit and had an outstanding showing! 5 students are moving on the International Competition (ICDC). Congratulations to the following award winners:
Medha Vuyyuru (Principles of Business Management and Administration): Role Play 1
Medalist
Chloie Powers (Principles of Entrepreneurship): Overall Finalist Medalist
Yamine Hamad (Principles of Marketing): Overall Finalist Medalist
Aditya Gupta (Restaurant and Food Service Management): Role Play 1 and Overall
Finalist Medals
Aditya Chitrapu (Restaurant and Food Service Management): Overall Medalist & ICDC Qualifier
Harper Klautky & Rozeiria Nichols (Buying and Merchandising Team Decision
Making): Role Play 2 Medalist
Varun Tangirala & Nicholas Vo (Hospitality Services Team Decision Making) : Role
Play 2, Overall Finalist, & ICDC Qualifier
Shivani Aji & Kira Havard (Sports & Entertainment Team Decision Making): Overall
Finalist & ICDC Qualifier
Show your Warrior Pride!
We are currently seeking a Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Coach to support and help lead our girls tennis program. The JV coach will work with student-athletes to develop fundamental tennis skills, promote teamwork and sportsmanship, and help create a positive and competitive environment that supports the overall goals of the program.
This position will collaborate with the varsity coaching staff to support player development and program growth. Individuals with a passion for working with student-athletes and a strong understanding of the game of tennis are encouraged to apply.
Seniors: The FAFSA is currently open and ALL families should be completing the FAFSA if they are planning on attending any type of formal training after high school. The FAFSA is the key to receiving scholarships and funding through the State of Michigan and other programs. See your counselor with any questions.
As seniors are nearing the home stretch to graduation, just a reminder to all that they must complete their state mandated Educational Development Plans (EDPs) on Xello. Directions for this have been posted in the counseling Google classroom, and are printed in the career center. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Bryant at janeenbryant@wlcsd.org
Senior year is full of exciting and important events. Please refer to the SENIOR CLASS page on our website for all things senior year related. It will be updated throughout the year.
Save the Dates:
April 23 - Summa Cum Laude & IB Grads Group Photo (by invitation)
May 14 - Senior Department Awards & Honors (by invitation)
May 18, 20 & 21 - Senior Exams
May 22 - Seniors' Last Day
May 22 - Prom, Masonic Temple, Detroit
May 29 - All-Night Party, On the Dunes-10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
May 31 - Graduation, EMU-3:30 p.m.
The SECOND SEMESTER SENIOR EXAM INCENTIVE began on January 21st. Please read THIS DOCUMENT for more information.
Have you ordered your Cap & Gown yet? If not, please do so today! Place your order with a deposit or pay in full.
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