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The Heartbeat of the Wildcat

April, 18, 2025

The Heartbeat of the Wildcat April, 18, 2025
The Heartbeatof the WildcatApril, 18, 2025

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Welcome to Our Heartbeat Newsletter!

If you're new here—welcome! Every Friday, we send out our Heartbeat of the Wildcat newsletter to keep you informed and connected. Each edition includes highlights of what’s been happening around the school during the week, as well as important updates and upcoming events.

Stay tuned and thank you for being part of our Wildcat community!

Around the Halls Around the Halls

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Freshman Honors Physical Science — Barista Lab Edition! These curious students are trading Starbucks for beakers as they learn to be baristas. They’re brewing coffee to explore metric conversions, master scientific equipment, and practice science safety. Delicious science, coming right up!

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Students in Mr. Cunningham’s Medical Terminology class got creative by illustrating medical terms and their meanings!
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Mrs. Cleaver’s 6th graders went head-to-head in a Fantasy Vocabulary Draft—‘rostering’ their best words and showing off their language skills!

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Lila C., a student in Mr. Stahley’s Made to Market class, has been perfecting her latte recipe with the goal of starting a coffee shop. The class gives students the opportunity to design a product, market it, sell it, and track revenue—simulating the experience of running a small business.

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CCP Introduction to Education students visited our English 9 Lab students to assist in editing argumentative essays by forming small groups and providing feedback. Students were coached to rework thesis statements, amplify word choice, and evaluate their use of evidence.

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Students read the short story “The Most Dangerous Game” and created a map of the island based on the text. Alongside their drawings, they listed key plot events to demonstrate how these moments build suspense and reveal characterization. This activity encouraged close attention to detail, particularly when visualizing and planning the layout of the island.

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Mr. Stahley's UC Early IT Computer Networking class baked pizza to learn the functions of the networking application layer during their Pizza Packet Delivery activity. Students learned how clients and servers work together with DNS services to deliver HTML via the HTTP protocol.

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CCP biology students are using their knowledge of biochemistry to solve a forensics case! What was the victims last meal?

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The junior class is gearing up for Homecoming Week—get ready to see some amazing hallway decorations!

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Freshman Class Board: Prep for Next Week’s Spirit Week

Morgan Eilerman - College & Career Readiness Morgan Eilerman - College & Career Readiness

We were so excited to add the College & Career Readiness Coordinator

position this year, and we’re incredibly thankful that Morgan stepped into the role!
She’s already bringing fresh, innovative ideas to the table, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store.


Don’t forget to check out her Wildcat Chats on YouTube! Link below!

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School Information School Information

Williamsburg Local Schools Website

This Week is Homecoming Week! 🐾 This Week is Homecoming Week! 🐾

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STAY IN THE KNOW, DOWNLOAD OUR SCHOOL APP STAY IN THE KNOW, DOWNLOAD OUR SCHOOL APP

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As many of you know, we’re excited to launch our brand-new website and the official Burg Schools app!

We encourage everyone to download the app, as it will serve as a one-stop hub for all school-related communication. Whether you’re looking for important announcements, school updates, newsletters, parent-teacher communication, athletic schedules, or club information, the app will have it all. It’s designed to keep parents, students, and staff informed and connected in one convenient place. Make sure to download the Burg Schools app today and stay in the loop all year long!

High School Yearbook High School Yearbook

📢 Last Chance! 2024-2025 Yearbooks

Middle School Yearbooks – only 5 left!

$35

High School Yearbooks – only 5 left!

$65

(Cash or check payable to Williamsburg Local Schools)

👉 First come, first serve — available in the High School Office.

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Snapping amazing photos at the high school games? Share them for a chance to be featured in the yearbook! Download Yearbook Snap and upload your best shots!

Yearbook Ads

Secure your senior or business ad in the yearbook by emailing Book_k@burgschools.org
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Buy your Williamsburg High School Yearbook Today!

Prices are at their lowest—don’t wait!


✨ This year you can also purchase:

Name Stamps

iTags

Plastic Yearbook Covers


🖥️ Order here: yearbookforever.com

➡️ Enter “Williamsburg High School” in the school field.

Middle School Yearbook Middle School Yearbook

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You can also click here!

KICK FOR A CURE KICK FOR A CURE

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Help support our KICK FOR THE CURE event on Monday, October 6th!


Fill out the form if you would like to purchase a pink out shirt! Shirts are $20


Click here to order!

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📣 Reminder for Wildcat Supporters! 🐾

Next time you fill up at the BP in town, choose the pump with the Wildcat logo! ⛽

A portion of your purchase goes directly to Williamsburg Local Schools, helping support our students and programs — just by doing something you already do!

🐾💙 Fuel up. Give back. Go Wildcats! 💙🐾

September is Attendance Awareness month September is Attendance Awareness month

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Seniors Seniors

The senior portrait deadline is May 1, and we will be sending reminders leading up to that date. This will be the photo included in the yearbook. You can email these to Kelsey Book: Book_k@burgschools.org
Please email the students first and last name, along with their photo.

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Want to celebrate a senior? Buy a Senior Ad in the Williamsburg High School Yearbook! 🎓✨
Email book_k@burgschools.org
Space is limited.


Shop Here: https://yearbookforever.com/

Full Page: $100

1/2 Page: $60

1/4 Page: $35

Job Openings Job Openings

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From the Counseling Department From the Counseling Department

Mrs. LaGrange - Elementary School Counselor K-5 (formerly our district's Resource Coordinator)

Mrs. Ervin - Middle High School Counselor, 6-12 (formerly K-12 Counselor)

Mrs. Eilerman - College & Career Coordinator, K-12 (formeraly 6-12 Counselor)


As the school year kicks off, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.

New Chat Unlocked! 🔓🐾 New Chat Unlocked! 🔓🐾

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Wildcat Chats - Week 2 is here!

Don’t forget to tune in to the very first episode of Wildcat Chats featuring a couple of our alumni and Mrs. Eilerman from our amazing counseling department! You won’t want to miss it!🎙️
Watch it here!

College Representative Visits

College Representative Visits will begin this fall at Williamsburg High School. Admissions Specialists will come and speak to students and provide information regarding the school, application process and more. Any interested student should sign up (using their school account) here to attend a visit:


College Presentation Sign Ups

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From the Athletic Department From the Athletic Department

Live Broadcasting

🏈⚽🏐 This fall, we’ll be broadcasting all home games for football, soccer, and volleyball so you can cheer on our teams from anywhere!

Buy your home game tickets ahead! Hometown Ticketing Link Here.

Fall Sports Schedules 2025 Fall Sports Schedules 2025

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Varsity Football
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Girls Varsity Soccer
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Boys Varsity Soccer
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Cross Country
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JV Football
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JV Girls Soccer
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JV/Varsity Volleyball
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Girls Golf
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Boys Golf
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JV Boys Soccer
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Middle School Football
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Middle School Volleyball

From Health Source From Health Source

Williamsburg Middle/High School mobile dental hygiene visit scheduled for 9/15/25-9/26/25

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From the Community From the Community

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Mark Your Calendars - Important Upcoming Dates Mark Your Calendars - Important Upcoming Dates

9/15 - 9/20 - Homecoming Week

9/17 - Parent Night with Graduate Services - 3:00 - 6:00 pm

9/17 - Powder Puff Football - 6:00 pm

9/18 - Ring orders/Senior Orders Graduate Services - 8:00 am

9/19 - Homecoming Parade - 5:30 pm

9/19 - Homecoming Game - 7:00 pm

9/20 - Homecoming Dance - 7:00 - 10:00 pm

9/25 - WMHS Parent Teacher Conferences - 4:30 - 7:30

10/1 - WMHS Picture Retakes

10/2 & 10/3 - Fall Break - No School

10/6 - Teacher Work Day - No School for Students

10/10 - Wildcat Walk (Elementary School Using Abrams) 9:15 - 2:45
10/17 - End of 1st Quarter

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