Panther Pulse

FFA Apple Judging Team Takes 3rd at Districts

The Wenatchee FFA Apple Judging Team took 3rd Place at Districts last week! Natalie Smeller placed 5th and Trenten Huntington placed 9th overall. The team will participate in their state competition next month.

The Washington State FFA Apple Evaluation event develops participants’ interest in apple selection, management and production through apple grading, disease identification, and more.

Way to represent the Apple Capital, everyone! 🍎

Helion Welcomes WHS Students at its First-Ever Field Trip

The Introduction to Energy Production & Management class visited the Helion headquarters earlier this month to learn all about fusion energy and the new site being built in Malaga.

This is the first time Helion has welcomed a school group to its facility, and our students were grateful for the opportunity to tour the headquarters and hear from your educators. Thank you to Helion for welcoming our students and supporting WHS's mission of future-ready learning!

EWU Hosts Second Onsite Admissions Event

The WHS College & Career Mentor Program hosted its final college onsite admissions event of 2025 with Eastern Washington University, where three more seniors received instant admission to EWU!

All combined, 90+ students were admitted to colleges and universities across Washington state during onsite admissions events put on by the WHS College & Career Mentor Program (CMP). Congratulations to all of the seniors who were accepted to college this fall!

The CMP hosts several types of events throughout the year to prepare students for life after graduation. Check the calendar to learn more or contact the CMP Coordinators, Tania Sanchez and Mariana Santos.

Get Tickets to the Final Weekend of Little Shop of Horrors

There are 3 shows to go for the WHS production of Little Shop of Horrors!🪴🤓 Support the WHS Drama and Choir programs by coming to see this fantastic show! We're immensely proud of all the time and effort these students have put into making this show a success. Get your tickets at WHSPresents.com.

🎭 Nov. 13–15 & 20–22 @ 7 PM

🎟️ Matinees Nov. 15 & 22 @ 2 PM
📍 WHS Auditorium

Wenatchee Wild Ticket Vouchers Available for Next Weekend’s Game

Hey Panthers! Want an opportunity to see the Wenatchee Wild hockey team for FREE next weekend? Stop by the WHS main office to pick up your ticket voucher! Remember: You'll need to show your student ID at the door to gain entry.

9th & 10th grade: Friday, November 28th
11th & 12th grade: Saturday, November 29th

We're Competing to Power Down 🔌⚡

Wenatchee Schools is joining the AEM Power Down Playoffs—a friendly energy competition with local businesses. Our first challenge: Thanksgiving Break (Nov 26-30). Our staff will power down before break on Nov 25 by turning off monitors, projectors, lights and closing curtains and blinds.

Why compete?

Save money on utilities
Show our commitment to sustainability and conservation of taxpayer dollars
Win a traveling trophy or prizes!

Wenatchee Schools are up against Confluence Technology Center, Town Toyota Center, CVCH, and more. Let's show the valley what WHS can do!

WHS Swimmers Make a Splash at State

Three WHS swimmers made the podium at the state competition last weekend! Congratulations to the girls with the WHS swim & dive team who attended state this year on a fantastic season:

Jillian McIrvin, 1st, 50 backstroke & 2nd, 50 breaststroke
Sadie Sullivan, 5th, 100 breaststroke
Lindsay Sutton, 8th, 100 backstroke & 14th, 200 freestyle
Marieka Campbell, 11th, 100 breaststroke
Maile England, 16th, dive
200 Medley Relay, 11th
200 Free Relay, 12th

WHS Volleyball competes at their state competition TODAY! Join us in wishing them good luck as they compete in the Yakima Sundome.

Wenatchee High School

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Wenatchee High School serves as the neighborhood school for the entire Wenatchee Valley. Our purpose is to meet the learning needs of each student and ensure that all students graduate with their high school diploma while continuing their quest for knowledge and becoming productive members of society.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Mike Lane, Executive Director of Schools, lane.michael@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Mike Lane, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, lane.michael@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161