PSAT - THIS WEDNESDAY!
· All sophomores and all registered juniors will take the PSAT.
· Students need to arrive as close to 8:00 AM as possible to check in at their testing room.
· The test has the following sections: Reading, Writing & Language, Math (No Calculator), Math (Calculator).
· Sophomores should have received a PSAT Student Guide from their English teacher. Registered Juniors received a PSAT Student Guide when they paid for their test.
Got questions? Please email Mr. Ben Naglieri, WHS Testing Coordinator at bnaglieri@weatherfordisd.com
FFA November Floral Arrangement - Deadline FRIDAY
Flowers will include lotus pods, succulents, willow tips, roses, billy balls, seeded eucalyptus, Kermit mums, and seasonal items. Delivered on November 17-18.
Here's the FFA Floral Arrangement Order Form.
Purchased Your Senior's Tribute Ad Yet? BETTER HURRY - Only 2 weeks left!
Senior Tribute Ads for the yearbook are available on Smart-Pay.com. Space is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis.
DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th
Click on the link below for the information and contract:
YEARBOOKS AT THE CHEAPEST PRICE OF THE YEAR!
AP Literature Outside Reading Seminars
Monday, October 17th
Catch 22 @ 5:00 in Admin A Conference Room
The Stranger @ 6:15 in Admin A Conference Room
Tuesday, October 18th
Jane Eyre @ 5:00 in Admin A Conference Room
Wuthering Heights @ 6:15 in Admin A Conference Room
Thursday, October 20th
Poisonwood Bible @ 4:30 in Admin A Conference Room
Crime & Punishment @ 5:45 in Admin A Conference Room
The Handmaid's Tale@ 7:00 in Admin A Conference Room
Puppy Love
Star Spangled Star
Volleyball Is Killing It!
WHS ANNUAL COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR - Nov. 1
Held in Gyms B & C from 1:00 - 3:00
Please remember to bring your Barcode!
Select Texas and TACRAO event and register
If you have done this in the past you can simply sign in and update your info and print a new one!
The Barcode will save you time as you won’t have to fill out information cards.
Compete with YOUR INTELLECT! WHS UIL Academics
- It's going to be FUN!
- Stretch yourself intellectually
- Improves communication skills
- Solid training for future careers
- Impress colleges, and YOU can win scholarships!
What's your passion? Writing, Math, Science, Robotics, Debate, Computer Science?
Check out this new opportunity!
Click here for the List of Academic Coaches
Brief Overview of Events found at UILTexas.Org
Scholarship Information
Seniors: Be sure to check out the new scholarship website – E-Scholarships USA. Go to www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com User name: weatherford, Password: weatherford
Sophomores and Juniors: The Project Opportunity Scholarship is available for WHS students with financial need who are planning to attend Weatherford College. The scholarship provides up to $5,000 for tuition, books, and supplies for two years and is made available by the Project Opportunity Foundation. Students must be sophomores or junior to apply and the deadline for juniors to turn in their application is December 1, 2016. Applications are available in the Counseling Center.
Available Scholarships
Sons of the Republic of Texas Scholarship Program. This scholarship awards grants of $4,000, $3,000, and $2,000 to graduating seniors with the best essay on “Stephen F. Austin, The Father of Texas”. The purpose of the essay contest is to encourage students to explore the pioneer spirit of Texas. The entry deadline is January 31, 2017. Go towww.srttexas.org for more information on how to submit your essay. Applications are available in the Counseling Center.
Texas Engineering Foundation Scholarship: Students who plan to enroll in an accredited Engineering program in Texas are eligible to apply for the Texas Engineering Foundation Scholarship. Students must graduate with a 3.0 or higher GPA, score at least 620 in math, 580 in reading and writing on the SAT, or have a 29 in math and 25 in English on the ACT. Applicants will need to include two letters of recommendation and an official transcript with their completed application. Scholarship awards are based on academic record, achievement, leadership, and career goals. The application deadline is January 13, 2017 and applications are available in the Counseling Center.
Entrepreneur Scholarship: If you have an established business and an entrepreneurial spirit, you may be eligible for scholarships ranging from $2,000 - $15,000. Scholarships are based on ACT/SAT scores, class rank, and GPA. Additional information is available at www.NFIB.com/YEA. Applications are accepted between October 1, 2016 and December 18, 2016.
Anne Ford Scholarship: The National Center for Learning Disabilities will award a $10,000 scholarship to a student who has a documented Learning Disability and is planning to obtain a Bachelor’s degree. Students need to have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate financial need, and show that they have participated in school and community activities. The deadline to apply is November 13, 2016 and applications are available online at www.ncld.org/scholarships.
Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas State McCoy School of Business
University of Houston Preview
Connect With WHS on Twitter
For up-to-date news including class relocations, sports updates, weather information, and more, follow:
@WHSgrassburr
Some other specific sports teams and organizations you might be interested in are:
@RooPride Roo Football Coaches
@WHSRooFootball WHS Football
@WHSLadyRooVB WHS Volleyball
@WHSBlueBelles Blue Belles
@WHSRooCheer WHS Cheerleaders
@WHSRooBand The Mighty Roo Band
@WHSRooTheatre WHS Theatre
@RooBasketball Men's & Women's Basketball
@WHSRooBaseball WHS Baseball
@WHSRoosSoftball WHS Softball
@WfordRodeoTeam WHS Rodeo Team
@RooWrestling WHS Wrestling
@RooStuCo WHS Student Council
@WHSJWAC WHS Junior World Affairs Council
@WHS_CTE WHS Career & Technological Education
@Roos_AV WHS AV Department
@WHSMelonVine WHS MelonVine Yearbook news and announcements
@RooPrincipal Mrs. Dowd
Last and certainly not least, check out #RooPride and #WhyWISD to see all the reasons why we bleed blue!
About Us
This edition Edited/Designed by Mrs. Gilley.
Email: sgilley@weatherfordisd.com
Website: http://whs-hs.weatherfordisd.edlioschool.com/
Location: 2121 Bethel Rd, Weatherford, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 598-2858
Twitter: @WHSGrassBurr