THE FRIDAY FORECAST

Dear Mustangs,

Our campus is full of wonderful happenings! Our students are doing amazing things in the classroom and are utilizing Tutorial during their school day for additional support.

Club Fair starts next week, encourage your student to explore one of the over 70+ clubs our campus offers. After school, our performing arts students and athletes keep the campus busy as they pursue their passions. We are looking forward to cooler temperatures for all these activities next week.

Our Walnut High School Community Club will hold its first official meeting on Monday, September 8th at 6:30pm in H5.

On Thursday, we will host the WVUSD College Fair. Paul Kanarek will be the keynote speaker at 6pm in the PAC, and if you haven't heard Paul speak, you don't want to miss it. Not only because of his tremendous knowledge on the college admission process, but also his wit. His keynote will be followed by the fair portion of the evening in the gym.

Have a great weekend!

My Best,

Mrs. Jamie G. Norell

Principal

Walnut High School

MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 8

• *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25pm

• Club Fair at Lunch
• PSAT/NMSQT & PSAT Sales (Sophomores Sales Only) 2:30 - 4:00pm Career Center
• 6:30pm Walnut Community Club Meeting in H5

TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 9

• *Periods 3-4 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am-3:25 pm

• Club Fair at Lunch
• PSAT/NMSQT & PSAT Sales (Sophomores Sales Only) 2:30 - 4:00pm Career Center

WEDNESDAY -SEPTEMBER 10

• *Periods 1-4 Collaboration Schedule - 8:30 am-2:40 pm

• Club Fair at Lunch
• PSAT/NMSQT & PSAT Sales (Sophomores Sales Only) 2:40 - 3:45pm Career Center
• Front Office Closed after school for collaboration

THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 11

• *Periods 1-2 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am-3:25 pm

• Club Fair at Lunch
• 6:00pm WVUSD College Night in the PAC at 6pm and Gym at 7pm

FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 12

• *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25pm
• Club Fair at Lunch

Please mark your calendars for these September events:

• September 8–12: Club Fair

• September 8–10: PSAT sales for 10th grade

• September 11: College Fair

• September 15: PSAT makeup day for 10th & 11th grade (last day to purchase)

• September 19: Homecoming Football Game vs. Placentia

• September 19: Homecoming Double Assembly

• September 20: Homecoming Dance

• September 23: Financial Aid Night

• September 26: Choir Cabaret Night

Ongoing: Tutoring every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday after school in E11.

Learn next steps about ordering your AP Exams and ensuring you are prepared for the exam in May at this important meeting.

Next week our ASB team is hosting Club Fair Week! This is your chance to see the 70+ clubs we offer at Walnut High School. We encourage all students to get involved, get connected, and join a club this year if they aren’t in one already.

Check out the daily lineup below!

WVUSD College Night! Join us Thursday, September 11 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Walnut High School.

Guest Speaker: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Theater) – Paul Kanarek of Collegewise and Princeton Review will discuss shifts in admissions landscape and provide updated information to assist family’s college admissions journey.

College Fair: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Gymnasium) Get the chance to speak to college representatives from all around the country.

*This event is for Diamond Bar High, Walnut High, Ron Hockwalt Academies students.

Join us on September 23rd.

Come out tonight and support our Walnut Mustangs as they take on the Sonora Raiders!

• Walnut vs. Sonora
• Friday, September 5
• 7:00 pm
• Sonora High School (La Habra Unified School District)
• ASB Card Gets You in For Free or Purchase Tickets on GoFan!

Cheer on our Mustangs and hang out in the Buddy Zone (front 3 rows by the announcer box) on Friday- 9/12!

🔹 First 30 general ed students to sign up get in—don’t miss out! Volunteer Hours will be given at th GAme
🔹 Look for the ASB-marked section to find your seat.
🔹 This event celebrates and supports the inclusion of all students.

📢 Sign up here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvcyVys81uvu_kaJyPBjMb9wIxZmEnLT0RGusnxTOjQ3u4ig/viewform?embedded=true

Let’s show our Mustang pride! 💛🐴💙

Please remember to follow all WHS safety protocols.

We hope to see you out there next football game cheering on our Mustangs!

The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is offering online practice testing for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT on Saturday, September 13th with out partners at Revolution Prep.

• Cost: $20 per student
• Registration & Payment: Follow the link to register https://forms.gle/qrLr2vzKvdMcxKde6 Pay for your spot this week in front of the College & Career Center to an NTHS officer.
• Access: Once registration and payment are complete, the testing link will be emailed directly to the student.

This is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable practice and preparation before taking official college entrance exams. Thank you for supporting NTHS!

Save the date for our upcoming Homecoming Spirit Week (September 15- September 19) a magical adventure you won’t want to miss! Get ready to fly into fun as we celebrate together!

Save the date! Our Homecoming Dance is on September 20, from 6:00–10:00 PM at Walnut High School.

Tickets will be on sale in the ASB Student Store!

Last chance to get your pictures taken...

The first Student Think Tank Meeting of 2025 is on 10/7 during lunch. Lunch will be provided. Each meeting, the Student Think Tank covers a goal or area of growth that we work on as a group.

The purpose of the Student Think Tank is to create and implement goals through student input into areas that impact student performance, safety and security, mental health, and other areas of concern. It's not too late to join! If interested, please fill out the form below with your WVUSD google account!

Don’t miss out—get yours today!

Join the team...

Students without a 6th-period class must immediately exit campus after their 5th-period class. Thank you for your support in keeping our campus safe! Students continually caught wandering around campus will be assigned a 6th-period class.

Join us after school in Mr. Smits’ room (E11) on August 18th!

When:
📅 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
🕒 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Who:
Our amazing student tutors will be available to:

• Help you study for tests

• Assist with homework problems

• Answer your academic questions

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity for extra support!

PSAT sign-ups are now open for Juniors and Sophomores!!

Be sure to check out the flyer below for important dates, registration info, and all the details you need to get signed up.

If you need a transcript, you can see it on your Student Portal or go to our website at www.walnuths.net and click under the students tab. Make an account on Parchment and view it free or have one sent. If you need it in another format, please contact our front office for help!

Contact turtlevb.com if you have any questions!

We are fortunate to have the Walnut Community Club, who supports many of the educational and culture programs at WHS. If you didn't get a chance to contribute during registration, please consider contributing to this organization which does so much for our school and community.

Want to make your child’s special day even more memorable? Celebrate your student’s birthday with a Happy Birthday message on the WHS Marquee! We’ll proudly display your student’s First and Last Name, along with their birthday, on the marquee for all to see and celebrate!

📅 Important:

To ensure your message is displayed on time, please submit your request by the 25th of the month prior to your child's birthday month.
For example, the birthday is Jan 10th, the request is to be submitted no later than December 25th.

Let’s celebrate our Mustangs in style!

Assemblymember Lisa Calderon is hosting the annual 56th Assembly District Writing Contest, a merit-based scholarship opportunity that will assist students in refining their college application personal insight questions, a key part of the application processes. The submissions are open to ALL high school seniors (grade 12) that live or attend school in the 56th Assembly District.

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:59PM. Attached you will find the flyer, submission form and graphics. Visit our website to submit an application or to learn more about the writing contest, here.

At the conclusion of the 56th Assembly District College & Career Fair, October 11th, Assemblymember Lisa Calderon will announce recipients of the $1,000 scholarships.

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at 562-692-5858 or via email by clicking here.

Interested in competing in the LA County Library Bookmark Contest? See information below.

Please remember that attendance counts—every period, every day. Students must be present at the beginning of each period to be marked present.

📌 Single-period absences must be reconciled through the Attendance Office by the student.
If marked absent, a notification will be sent to both the student and parent/guardian with the date and period of the absence.
To correct individual period attendance, the student must contact the Attendance Office directly.

📌 Full-day absences require a parent/guardian to call the Attendance Office by the end of the school day.

⏰ Student Release Cutoff Time:
Students may not be released from school within 30 minutes of the end of the school day.

• 2:55 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

• 2:10 PM on Wednesdays

📞 Attendance Reporting Hotline:

• 11th & 12th Grades: (909) 444-3625

• 9th & 10th Grades: (909) 444-3642

Thank you for helping us ensure accurate attendance and student accountability.

The WHS Bell Schedule...

starting Monday, August 11, those without a 1st, 5th, or 6th period must see their GLC to receive an off-campus sticker. Students will not be allowed to leave campus without this sticker and valid student ID as proof of a free period. Please review the flyer for full details.

Please read carefully and share with your student(s).

Due to numerous problems and safety concerns, we want to remind everyone that student lunches are not allowed to be delivered anywhere on campus. Food, drinks, or other items must not be passed to students through the fence. This is strictly prohibited.

Additionally, outside food delivery services such as Uber Eats and DoorDash are not permitted. Any food deliveries dropped off on campus will be confiscated.

We understand the importance of student nutrition and encourage students to either take advantage of the free lunch provided at school or bring their lunch from home.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and secure environment for all students.

Parking permits are required for students to park in the student lot. A student must have a parking permit to park in the student lot located by the Softball Field. In order to receive a parking permit, the student must complete the on-line application, HERE. The requirements are listed below:

• Complete all Info on Student Parking Form
• Upload California Driver's License
• Upload evidence of vehicle insurance coverage with student listed as insured driver

Once the Parking Application is completed stickers will be issued by Mrs. Markel at the Assistant Principal's office. If you had a parking decal last year, you MUST complete the form again this year and replace your old sticker. You must display the sticker on your car before parking in our lot. You have until the end of the week to pick up your sticker. WVUSD is NOT responsible for any damage or theft of the vehicle, this includes any articles left in it.

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