THE FRIDAY FORECAST

Thank you to our Mustang Veterans and to those who are currently serving. We thank you for your service and honor you this long weekend.

Please pay special attention to our bell schedule next week. It doesn't follow the usual rotation due to the long weekend. We look forward to a productive short week.

My Best,

Mrs. Jamie G. Norell

Principal

Walnut High School

MONDAY - NOVEMBER 10

• *No School

TUESDAY -NOVEMBER 11

• *No School

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12

• *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25pm
• Auditions for the Spring Musical "The Drowsy Chaperone” 11/12 after school, and the signups are linked on Instagram (@walnuthighdrama)

THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 13

• *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25pm
• Auditions for the Spring Musical "The Drowsy Chaperone” 11/12 after school, and the signups are linked on Instagram (@walnuthighdrama)

FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 14

• *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25pm
• CTE Speaker during lunch in the MPR
• WHS Girls Soccer Alumni Game

Please mark your calendars for these November events:

• November 12-13: Spring Musical Auditions
• November 14: CTE Speaker during lunch
• November 14: AP Exam Late Fee Begins
• November 14: Alumni Girls Soccer Game
• November 15: Revolution Prep practice SAT & ACT online testing
• November 18: Mandatory 9th Grade Information Meeting during tutorial
• November 18: Cal Poly Pomona in the career center during lunch
• November 19: Boba Sale
• November 20: Dance Fall Production
• November 18-20: Softball Tryouts
• November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break - No School

Ongoing:

• Tutoring every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday after school in E11.
• College and Career Center during Tutorial on Tuesdays and Thursdays for College Application Help

Congratulations to our Girls Golf Team who qualified for the CIF SCGA Team Qualifier competition on Thursday, November 6th, we are so proud of their incredible accomplishment.

Special shout out to Vivi Yen who qualified as an individual as well as a part of the team.

Way to go, Mustangs!

Congratulations to our Cross Country teams on an incredible showing at the Palomares League Finals! For the first time since entering the Palomares League, our Girls Cross Country team has qualified for CIF, finishing in the top three!

Final Standings:
Boys Frosh/Soph – 4th Place
Top Finishers: Aston Dong (9th) – 6th place (#4 freshman time in school history), Zyden Co (10th) – 8th place, Caleb Cheng (10th) – 13th place

Boys JV – 3rd Place
Top Finishers: Conrad Akerboom (12th) – 7th place, Mahmoud Dalati (12th) – 12th place, Cole San Antonio (11th) – 15th place

Girls JV – 4th Place
Top Finishers: Aislin Kwan (11th) – 14th place, Sehrish Farooq (12th) – 16th place, Natalia Avila (12th) – 36th place

Boys Varsity – 6th Place
Top Finishers: Ayden Dao (12th) – 18th place (#9 time in school history), Jonathan Castellanos (12th) – 24th place (#14 time in school history), James Qi (11th) – 34th place

Girls Varsity – 3rd Place
Top Finishers: Taryn Schilz (11th) – 12th place (#12 time in school history), Julianna Laurel (11th) – 14th place, Rachel Peiten (11th) – 19th place

With their top 3 team finish, our Girls Varsity team advances to the CIF Southern Section Prelims next Friday at Mt. SAC! Way to go, Mustangs!

What an unbelievable performance at the Autumn Serenade! Our Mustang Orchestras delivered a stunning showcase of talent and passion. The Suzanne Challenger Orchestra was also tremendous — so much musical brilliance in one room! We are so proud of all our incredible performers.

Congratulations to our own Ave Tauvao who received the Kitt Holt Loyalty Award from the Foothill Citrus Athletic Directors Association. Mrs. Tauvao was awarded this honor for her unwavering work and support of Walnut High School. We are grateful for the work she does behind the scenes to ensure our programs are running smoothly and most importantly that our student athletes are supported.

On Monday, our students had the opportunity to spend the day with veterans from the surrounding community. Incredibly humbling experience for our students & a special THANK YOU to our Veterans for sharing their story. Thank you, Mr. Landis for setting this up!

We also would like to thank the following Walnut High School staff Members for their service:

• Keith Dillabough (Security)_Navy
• Ron Honroe (Custodian)...Army
• Anthony Lopez (Athletic Equipment Attendant)...Navy
• Larry Luu (Math Teacher)...Marines
• Robert Noriega (Custodian)...Air Force
• Mike O’Shields (Visual Arts Teacher)...Marines
• Anthony Reynoso (Pool Maintenance Worker)...Army
• Christopher Torres (Security)...Army
• Micheal Williams (Instructional Aide, Basketball Coach)...Navy

We are so fortunate at WHS to have such amazing School Psychologists who provide unwavering support to our students. We honor and appreciate them for the incredible work they do!

Pictured below: Jamie Fernicola, Dr. Rob Coad, Jena Muhr, and Savannah Gutierrez 💙

Any exams ordered after November 13th will incur a $40 late fee ($40 late fee + $100 test fee).

For any questions, please get in touch with the Instructional Dean, Ms. Lozano at llozano@wvusd.org

💳 Payment Information:

• Payments accepted during lunch or after school between E21/E22

• Accepted methods: Credit Card (5% fee), Check, or Money Order — NO CASH

• All checks must be made payable to “Walnut Valley Unified School District”

• Please include your Student ID# on the check

Avoid the late fee — make your payment before November 13th!

Join the Girls' Soccer Team Alumni Game – November 14th!

We’re excited to invite you to the Girls' Soccer Team Alumni Game on November 14th at 6 PM!

Alumni interested in participating in the game, please contact Coach Manny to get involved and be sure to fill out the google below!

https://www.instagram.com/walnutgirlsoccer/?hl=en

We hope to see you there for a fun and competitive evening!

The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is excited to offer student the opportunity to take an online SAT or ACT practice test presented by Rev Prep!

📅 Date: November 15th

💲 Fee: $20

💻 Format: Online Practice Test

This is a great way for students to gain valuable test experience while supporting NTHS activities at our school. The $20 fee goes directly toward student scholarships and NTHS program support.

✅ Click the link or scan the QR to register now! https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/107/

Thank you for supporting our students’ success!

9th-grade students on Tuesday, November 18, head to the PAC during Tutorial to join your GLCs as you:

• Log in and explore CaliforniaColleges.edu

• Complete your Career Interest Survey

• Get on track for graduation and college goals!

• Bring your Chromebook!

Don’t miss this important opportunity to plan your future, Mustangs!

We'd love to have you as we expand our softball program to include a Frosh/Soph level this year! Athletes interested, please make sure you are cleared through athleticclearance.com. It's a lengthy process so please get started ASAP. See you on the dirt!

The Walnut High School Dance Department is having their Winter Wishes show Thursday, November 20, in the PAC at 7pm.

Presale tickets are $14 for adults, and $12 for students. Ticket prices increase by $2 at the door.

Make sure to come and support WHS award winning dance department!

Hey Mustangs!
Check out the information below to learn what CaliforniaColleges.edu is all about and how it can help you plan your future. From exploring careers to tracking college applications, it’s a one-stop shop for your college and career journey!

Check out the latest events and schedule happening in the Career Center! From workshops to college visits and job opportunities, there’s something for everyone.

For the most up-to-date details, be sure to visit their website for the latest and greatest: LINK HERE

Tuesday, Nov. 18 – Cal Poly Pomona will be coming to share information about their admissions process and highlight their programs. Stop by the college and career center during lunch and get all your questions answered!"

Next Friday, Nov. 14 CTE Guest Speaker: A representative from Collins College will be speaking about creative majors, student life, and career opportunities! It will be during lunch in the MPR. Don't miss out!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Career Center or stop by!

Issue 2 of The Hoofprint is out now. The link to the digital all-color version is below:

HOOFPRINT ISSUE 2—Oct. 27, 2025

Thank you also to all those who allowed students to be interviewed, passed out appointment cards, shared our surveys with students or were interviewed yourselves. We appreciate your support very much.

Dedicate a full, half or quarter page to your graduating senior or senior friend group in the yearbook.

Please note: Space is limited. Senior dedications are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out before the final deadline. Your dedication must be complete and print-ready when you make payment. You cannot reserve or hold a spot. You may work on the dedication and

save your work to complete later, but that does not guarantee your spot.

This year there is tiered pricing so please be sure to check prices and dates on the flyer.

Create a lasting memory for your special Class of 2026 graduate. Order at yearbookordercenter.com. School code: 2864

Have feedback on our latest school events—or ideas to boost school spirit? ASB wants to hear from you! Thanks for helping make WHS even better! - ASB

See flyer below for important information for students hoping to apply for District of Choice.

Do you park in the WHS Student Parking Lot? Starting next week, Security will be placing Warning Signs on any car that does NOT have a valid WHS Parking Permit displayed. Make sure your permit is clearly visible on your car.

How to avoid a warning:

• Complete all Info on Student Parking Form HERE (Upload California Driver's License, Upload evidence of vehicle insurance coverage with student listed as insured driver)
• Display your permit properly on your vehicle.
• Park only in designated student spaces.

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!

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!

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!

Don’t miss out—get yours today!

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.

To assure student safety coming to and from school please take a moment to review these important reminders. Plan adequate time to ensure safe decisions and please be patient during drop off and pick up.

Website: walnuths.net
Location: 400 Pierre Road, Walnut, CA, USA
Phone: 909-594-1333
Facebook: facebook.com/WalnutHighSchool
Twitter: @walnut_mustangs