Panther Pulse

May 8, 2026
🐾 This Week at WHS
JROTC Takes 2nd in New Mexico & Raider Competition
WHS Air Force JROTC has had a busy spring competing at the Bataan Memorial Death March in New Mexico and the statewide All-Services Raider meet!
Cadets Alex Anguiano, Dawson Brender, Sierra Cook, Brayah Maughan, and Skylar Helfrich hiked 16.2 miles through the New Mexico desert in March, shortened from the event’s usual marathon-length distance due to extreme heat. WHS placed 2nd out of 17 participating JROTC teams. WHS cadets also took 2nd in mixed team standings at this spring’s Raider competition, with two students also taking home 1st place finishes in individual events. Great work, Panthers!
🐾👑 Mr. Panther 2026
🎶🎤 Superior Singers! WHS Music Attends State
The WHS Chamber Men's Choir brought home the highest honor at the WMEA State Ensemble Contest at CWU in April: a Superior Rating! Help us congratulate these talented guys and all of our performers at state solo ensemble - the months of hard work are paying off.
🍎🌸 Happy Apple Blossom
💡 Things to Know
Lip Dub Adjusted Bell Schedule: Monday, May 11
On Monday, May 11, WHS will follow an alternate bell schedule for students to participate in the Lip Dub event. All students with partial schedules (Running Start, Tech Center, etc.) should review the adjusted schedule to make sure you arrive to your classes on time:
Period 1: 10:10 - 10:43
Period 2: 10:49 - 11:22
Lip Dub Time: 11:22 - 11:52
Period 3: 11:52 - 12:25
Lunch: 12:25 - 12:55
Period 4: 1:04 - 1:37
Period 5: 1:43 - 2:16
Period 6: 2:22 - 2:55
Lip Dub Time: 2:55 - 3:25
What is Lip Dub? Lip Dub is a tradition that takes place every 3 to 4 years at WHS hosted by ASB and showcasing Panther spirit! Check out the last Lip Dub from 2023 below ⏬
WSD Student Arts Festival: May 15
Join students and programs across Wenatchee School District on Friday, May 15 for a showcase of student music and art along the Apple Capital Loop Trail! Click the button below for a the full schedule of performing groups.
Want to Participate in Directed Study in 2026/27?
Wenatchee School District offers independent study under the guidance of a WHS volunteer mentor. This on-campus opportunity is designed for serious students who want to pursue a topic of interest or broaden knowledge of a subject not in the curriculum. Directed study is designed to help motivated students move from competence to expertise in an area of interest to them and is generally for juniors and seniors.
Complete the application by May 26
Attend the mandatory meeting on Thursday, May 28, 11:45-12:15
- Submit their goals and plan by June 4
🏆 Wenatchee Athletics
Senior Thrower Breaks School Discus Record
A THIRD school record for girls track & field in 2026! These ladies are on FIRE this year
Senior Sophia Paslay threw the discus 134'7" at the WHS track meet on Thursday afternoon, breaking the 41 year old WHS discus record from 1985. Congratulations to Sophia on this fantastic accomplishment!
Boys Soccer Defeats Eastmont & Welcomes Future Panthers
Bringing a community together and inspiring the next generation of players - that's what Wenatchee Athletics is all about! ⚽️⭐
Boys soccer defeated Eastmont 4-1 on Tuesday at the Apple Bowl, and Wenatchee FC Youth was able to join our Panthers before the game for introductions. Thanks to everyone who came out to cheer on our team and welcome the next generation of Wenatchee Panthers!
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