The Wolfpack Edge

It dawned on me this week that tomorrow marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Time is flying. As I write this, I find myself humming Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)”...a powerful reminder of a day and a moment so many of us will never forget.

Tomorrow night at our Wolfpack football game, we look forward to honoring our first responders and our country in a special way. We invite you to join us and proudly wear your red, white, and blue—or your Wolfpack gear! Tailgate "Burger Feed" starts at 5:30pm. Go Pack!

Dr. Brian Verwolf

Head Administrator

A few years ago, the Homecoming planning committee decided to try a new idea for one of our Homecoming chapels; we called it Chapel on the Couch, and it has been a vital part of our chapels ever since. Rather than inviting one speaker, we ask a few people to take a seat on the couch and share insights on various topics; students shared that they appreciated this style because it felt genuine and natural, more like they were part of a conversation than being “talked to.” Thursday’s chapel was Chapel on the Couch, and our topic was “How does our faith grow?” Our three guests shared insights on prayer, reading the Bible, and living a consistent lifestyle. Our guests did not claim to be perfect at any of these but rather had experienced growth in their own spiritual lives using these important tools. We never want students to feel that if they “just prayed a little more” or “read a bunch of verses every day,” their lives would become smooth and stress-free, or they would experience automatic growth. Still, we want to urge one another in habits and practices that draw us closer to Christ. Our Faithpacks met after our worship in the EC, and students were given time and opportunity to reflect on the couch conversations. This offers a great opportunity for a conversation at home, whether you watched our chapel or ask your son/daughter about what was discussed.

Mrs. Karen Christians

Director of Discipleship

Western is headed to D.C.! During our upcoming spring break, students will have the opportunity to go on a 4-day trip to Washington, D.C., with a group called Grand Classroom. We’ll visit places like the Smithsonian Museums, the Capitol Building, the National Archives, Arlington National Cemetery, Shenandoah National Park, and attend a service at the National Cathedral, just to name a few. It’ll be a busy but great four days!

This trip is open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors; sign-ups close in early October. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to reach out to Brandon Broersma at brandon.broersma@westernchristianhs.com. We’d love to have you join us!

Interested in learning more? Watch a video here. View the presentation. Register now!

On Tuesday, October 13, Western will be administering the PSAT, a preliminary SAT, also known as the National Merit Qualifying Test. Students will be tested in the areas of Reading, Writing, Language, and Math. The PSAT allows Juniors to receive experience in taking college entrance exams, and it opens the door for them to potentially compete for a select group of national academic scholarships. Qualifying students should be a Junior AND enrolled in Algebra 2 classes or above. The Parents' Guide to the PSAT gives an excellent overview of the test. All interested students or parents with questions should contact Sarah Wilson, our Director of Learning.

Next Steps:

1. Sign up with Mrs. Wilson by September 18th. The cost is $20; checks can be payable to Western Christian High School.

2. Download required software by seeing Mrs. Wilson after registration.

3. The completion of small portions of a sample test to allow for adequate preparations, linked here.

We would love your help keeping our teachers and staff caffeinated throughout the school year! If your family is willing & able, please consider donating a box of K-Cup coffee pods to help stock our supply. Feel free to drop these by the office at any time. Any flavor, roast, or brand is welcome—every donation is greatly appreciated!

Exciting Update from our Livestream Crew: Our Livestreams can be viewed directly from our webpage! Visit here to access our livestreams & update your bookmark to find us easily!

Other News:

- All student-athletes are required to have a current, completed sports physical on file before the beginning of practices. Please complete & turn this in ASAP.

- Mark your calendars! Wolfpack Homecoming will be October 5-9. A home volleyball game is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, followed by the home football game on Friday, October 9.

- Visit Bound here to purchase your season passes!

- Visit Bound here to find up-to-date schedules & events. Download the Bound app to get notifications right to your phone with updates & weather changes.

- Our livestreams now have a new home! Watch directly at westernchristianhs.com/livestream, or continue watching through Hudl.

If you purchased mums, they will be available for pickup after school on Friday (September 11) and during the day on Saturday (September 12).

At this time, Western Christian is actively recruiting multiple positions for the upcoming year:

- Custodial Staff (Hourly)

- Kitchen Staff Member (Hourly)

Please help us spread the word about these open positions! Any leads or inquiries can be directed to our Head Administrator, Dr. Brian Verwolf, at Brian.Verwolf@Westernchristianhs.com.

Western Christian High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs (if any exist), and athletic or other school administered programs.