Thursday, May 3

Varsity Baseball vs. Paschal @ Northwest HS 7 pm Game 1

Friday, May 4

Varsity Baseball vs. Paschal @ Northwest HS 7 pm Game 2

Saturday, May 5

Varsity Baseball vs. Paschal @ Northwest HS 11:30 am Game 3 (if necessary)

*We do our best to post the most up to date schedules, but to double check an athletic schedule, please go to the WISD Athletic site.

MelonVine Yearbook Distribution is only about 2 weeks away, but there are only ELEVEN BOOKS LEFT!!

How do YOU get one? Easy, if you HURRY...

They are ON SALE NOW for $95 at SMART-PAY.com THROUGH MIDNIGHT MONDAY (unless they sell out first!)

Don’t miss out on this FINAL OPPORTUNITY to get a yearbook. They are going to be amazingly awesome, super cool, and freakishly great!!

Just go to bit.ly/MVYB18 NOW!

ONLY 11 Books Left For Sale

8 School Days Left until Distribution

Prom Picture Links Will Be Posted In Next Week's Boomer -- Don't Miss It!

Also, a special thanks to Mrs. Heather Gonzalez, sponsor of the Class of 2018 Prom. It was truly beautiful and a night to be remembered forever.

Current Juniors: Tuesday, April 24 @ 6:00 AM – Thursday, April 26 @ midnight

Current Sophomores: Monday, April 30 @ 6:00 AM – Wednesday, May 2 @ midnight

Current Freshmen: Thursday, May 3 @ 6:00 AM – Monday, May 7 @ midnight

Current 8th Graders: Thursday, May 17 @ 6:00 AM – Monday, May 21 @ midnight

Here is the link to the Arena Scheduling Training video:

https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cFfqrZbhbj

The Kangaroo Baseball team defeated Arlington Heights 6-1 on Friday, as four pitchers teamed up to throw a no-hitter. Mason Hilton, Pierce Morris, Blake Burrows, and Chance Ragsdale all teamed up on the mound to get the victory.

Colt Davis and Ashton Ross both had singles in the 2nd Inning helping the Roos take the lead 2-1 and they never looked back from that point. Lukas Loran had an RBI triple and Blake Burrows had 2 hits. The win brings the Roos record to 17-12 heading into the playoffs this week vs Paschal. Playoff Series info is below:

Weatherford Vs Paschal @ Northwest High School

Game 1- Thursday, May 3 @ 7:00 PM

Game 2- Friday, May 4 @ 7:00 PM

Game 3- Saturday, May 5 @ 11:30 AM, If Necessary​

Congratulations to the 2017-18 staff of the MelonVine Yearbook, who was honored with a Yearbook Yearbook 2017 designation by Balfour Publishing. The 2017-18 yearbook had the theme "Our Point of Blue". The 103rd Volume of the WHS MelonVine had 2 spreads and a module recognized as superior and published in the Yearbook Yearbook 2018. Only 4% of yearbooks in the nation receive this distinguished honor!

Congratulations to the MelonVine Yearbook staff, Madeline Harris (last year's Editor in Chief), and adviser Mrs. Gilley!

*Pictured below: Kylie Fuller, Courtney Page (current Editor), Mrs. Gilley

So proud of last year's accomplishment; this year's book is ALMOST HERE! Distribution of the new book is May 16-18. Get your's NOW if you haven't already. There are only ELEVEN BOOKS LEFT. Deadline to order is Monday night April 3oth at MIDNIGHT!

Go to Bit.Ly/MVYB18

WHS has an amazing group of students who have put together announcements about mental health. They will also be doing activities next week. Below is an overview of what will be going on around school this week:

Monday, April 30th

- Green spirit day (wear green)

- "Take What You Need" boards

- Resource cards in a file folder (located by one of the boards) goes up

- Posters are up

- During Mega: we will be outside the library handing out green ribbon stickers and candy and encouraging students to sign up for the stigma free pledge through NAMI (https://www.nami.org/stigmafree).

Tuesday, May 1st

- Announcements on depression

- During Mega: we will be outside the library handing out green ribbon stickers and candy and encouraging students to sign up for the stigma free pledge through NAMI (https://www.nami.org/stigmafree).

Wednesday, May 2nd

- Announcements on anxiety

- Students will have the option of getting out of fourth period early to attend the presentation from the staff of Freedom House in auditorium.

Thursday, May 3rd

- Announcements on eating disorders

- Drawings on mirrors with expo markers with positive quotes

Friday, May 4th

- Announcements on suicide

- Today, we will be holding a Suicide Prevention Day, where students will be changing at a designated time to represent how often someone commits suicide each day, which is approximately every 16.2 minutes. Therefore, every sixteen minutes, a bell will go over the announcements and a student will leave the classroom, change into black, and not talk for the rest of the day.

SCRUBS is hosting the Penny Drive for Cook Children's Neuroblastoma program from April 30th to May 4th next week. The winning 2nd period class will receive a field trip to Cook's, and the teacher will get a free jeans pass until the end of the year. Cosmetology graciously added to the fabulous prizes for whatever class wins the most donations for 2nd period. WHS will have a "pop up," circus on April 30th in the main foyer that will include Blue Belles, Cheer, Choir, and WHS Drum Line performance during A block mega.

The Second Star to the Right program is a part of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraising platform and dance marathon program under that platform. When we told our executive committee members for TCU Dance Marathon (also a fundraising initiative that supports Cook Children’s), the TCU Dance Marathon president, and graduate of Weatherford High School, Lindsey Lang-Ferguson, wanted to wish everyone good luck on the change drive.

The online giving portal is www.promise.cookchildrens.org/WISD. A QR code is on posters and flyers.

Weatherford High School is paying it forward with Second Star to the Right, a change and online donation drive benefiting Cook Children’s! The drive will run from April 30 – May 4, and we are encouraging the kids to start collecting now! The winning classroom from Weatherford High School will win a field trip to Cook Children’s. This opportunity will allow the kids to see their generosity at work!

This program has already generated community support with Cowboyin’ for the Kids agreeing to a matching gift up to $10,000!! That means your donation will be doubled.

This year, Weatherford High School has chosen to help #erasekidcancer by supporting Cook Children’s Neuroblastoma Program in the Hematology and Oncology Center. We hope you can use this opportunity to visit with your kids about kindness and the result of even the smallest acts. Aesop reminds us that, “No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted.” Look under those couch cushions, clean out your car, and let’s show Cook Children’s how great Weatherford is!

If you would like to make your donation online, you may do so HERE. Please include the teacher’s name so that your donation will be counted towards the field trip prize!

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Weatherford ISD hosted Roo Fest last Friday morning, an annual Special Olympics event, inviting students from surrounding school districts to participate, while other WHS and NGC students facilitated fun events. This year's Roo Fest was held at Kangaroo Stadium. Fun was had by all. Thank you to all the participants, vendors, sponsors, coordinators, participants, and fans!

*photos by Courtney Page & Shelby Gilley

The WHS Wind Symphony competed in their UIL Concert Sight-reading Contest at Burleson HS. The Non-Varsity group received a Division 1 (Superior Rating) on stage and a 2 (Excellent Rating) in sight-reading. The Varsity group earned a Division 2 (Excellent Rating) on Stage and a 1 (Superior Rating) in sight-reading. Please congratulate these students on a fantastic showing.

The Band also traveled recently to compete in the Scholastic Music Festival in Corpus Christi. Both bands received a Division 1 ratings and were complimented by the judging panels. Both groups also brought home some nice hardware. Here are some pictures from the trip.

5 Color Guard Members competed at NTCA Solo and Ensemble. All 5 also earned Division 1s as well. Four students also earned a high enough score to advance to the All Stars (State) contest this Saturday, May 5th! Super proud of their work this year!

Leah Walls*

Kyla Williams*

Cheyenne Hunt*

Riley Farmer

Audrey Waldron*

*=denotes those advancing to All Stars

Upcoming Dates for the WHS Band and Color Guard:

Spring Concert - May 22nd @ Durant Auditorium (Starts at 6:30 pm)

State Solo and Ensemble Contest - May 25-26th @ UT Austin

Graduation Performance - June 4th

Rodeo Parade - June 6th @ NGC (Meet at 4:30 pm, pick up at Cherry Park by 5:30 pm)

June Band Camp – June 4th-8th @ WHS (8:00-11:00 am and 12:30-3:30 pm)

Summer Band Starts July 30th​

Tex Ejere competed last week in the Regional Track Meet at UTA. Tex was 10th in the triple jump. Congratulations on a great season, Tex!

WHS StuCo will be hosting a school wide, community welcomed Color Run on May 25th from 6-8 PM. We will have bounce houses, refreshments, and much more.

The cost is $15. You may pay by cash or check payable to Weatherford HS Student Council. We hope to see you there!

Click here to Sign Up for Color Run 2018

The WHS A Cappella Mixed and Women’s Choirs we’re invited to compete at Dallas Baptist University for the Festival de Voce Choral Competition. Both choirs received Division 1 Superior Ratings for their performances. 27 of the best choirs in North Texas competed. Really proud of these kids and their performances.

WHS wishes to invite you to another very special concert on Tuesday May 1. WHS A Cappella Mixed Choir has been invited to perform at TCU’s Ed Landreth Hall as part of the TCU Chorale Spring Concert. The concert is at 7:00 pm and admission is free. WHS Choirs will perform our own program followed by a combined performance with the TCU Chorale. We hope to see you there!

Go Frogs!! And Go Roos!!

The High School Baseball Coaching staff would like to invite you to send your children to our baseball camp this summer. All information about the camps is available by clicking the link below. You may mail your registration to the address at the bottom or pay online. It is always a great time at camp. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Registration Form

Lady Roo Volleyball would like to invite you to our 2018 Volleyball Camp. Thanks for the support this year.

Learn the Lady Roo VB way at volleyball camp. Family, Fun, Competitive.

2018 District Champions

2018 Bi-District Champions

2018 Area Champions

2018 Regional Quarterfinal Champions

2018 Regional Semi-finalist (First Time in School History)

Click here for Lady Roo Volleyball Camp flyer

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When: June 4th-7th

Where: WHS Gym

Time: 9:00 – 11:00am (1st-6th Grade)

12:00 – 2:30pm (7th-9th Grade)

STEP 1

Register Online:

https://goo.gl/forms/N1dIOq7wAP76BXgh1

STEP 2

Pay online:

https://squareup.com/store/ladyroovb

For Students: The annual #Collegiance Campaign for students has launched. #Collegiance celebrates high school students making their college decision by encouraging them to pledge their #Collegiance on Instagram. Students who create an original and creative Instagram video, Boomerang, or photo will be entered for a chance to win one of 10 cash prizes. The winners will be selected by media and film professors from College Board member institutions. Student submissions are due on May 15, 2018. You can find more information about the competition here:https://pages.collegeboard.org/collegiance.

Weatherford Optimist Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship for a senior that has at least a 2.5 GPA and will be attending Weatherford College. Finalists may be invited to have a personal interview. Applications are available in the Counseling Center and the deadline to apply is May 1.

For more scholarship opportunities, click on April Scholarship Newsletter.

Looking to make some extra money?

Don’t forget to check out the Jobs Board.

Located outside of the Career Center at the top of the K hall stairs.

Come by often as things are always changing.

Click here to find our WHS GrassBurr Facebook page.

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

@WHSRooTennis WHS Tennis

@RooCheerWHS WHS Cheerleaders

@WHSRooBand The Mighty Roo Band

@WHSRooTheatre WHS Theatre

@WfordhsChoir WHS Choir

@RooBasketball Men's & Women's Basketball

@WHSRooBaseball WHS Baseball

@WHSRoosSoftball WHS Softball

@ladyroo_soccer WHS Lady Roo Soccer

@WfordRodeoTeam WHS Rodeo Team

@RooWrestling WHS Wrestling

@WHSRooDECA WHS DECA

@RooStuCo WHS Student Council

@WHSJWAC WHS Junior World Affairs Council

@WHS_CTE WHS Career & Technological Education

@SpanishClubWISD WHS Spanish Club

@Roos_AV WHS AV Department

@RooStudioWHS WHS Art Department

@WHSMelonVine WHS MelonVine Yearbook news and announcements

@RooCounselors WHS Counselors

@RooLibrary WHS Library

@Number1Roo Dr. Funk, Principal

Last and certainly not least, check out #RooPride and #WhyWISD to see all the reasons why we bleed blue!

Newsletter created by Journalism 1 students. This edition created by Mrs. Gilley.

Email: sgilley@weatherfordisd.com
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