Friday Forecast
September 25, 2026
Mustang Family,
Next week is Homecoming Week at WHS, a time to celebrate our school's incredible 58 year history! Over the years, Walnut High School has produced remarkable alumni who have made an impact across a wide range of professions and industries around the world. From CEOs and professional athletes to stars in music and entertainment, our Mustang alumni have accomplished amazing things. We even have a former Blue Angel who spent years flying with the U.S. Navy's elite flight demonstration squadron. Our current staff also includes many proud WHS alumni who have returned to continue the tradition of educating, inspiring, and preparing the next generation of Mustangs to pursue their passions and achieve their goals.
As we celebrate Homecoming, we take pride not only in our rich history and the accomplishments of those who have graduated before us, but also in the students walking our campus today who are just beginning their own journeys toward greatness. As always, it is great to be a Mustang.
Go Mustangs 🐎💙💛💙🐎!
My best,
Mrs. Jamie G. Norell
Principal
Walnut High School
November 12th | Elks National Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) has kicked off the 2026 scholarship year. Here are the details!
Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest:
The 2027 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 12, 2026.
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2026. Last year we had 20 applicants and 6 were selected to move on to the next level of the competition.
MVS scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to pursue a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university starting in 2026-27. Some important applicant details include:
★ Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
★ Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
★ Male and female students compete separately.
Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please have your students choose Fullerton Elks Lodge #1993 as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at enf.elks.org/MVS.
Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards contest opens on September 1, 2026. Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The application deadline is February 1, 2027. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link. For the Legacy Award, the student must have a family member that is an Elk in good standing. If you are not sure if the student qualifies, please contact our committee chairperson, Lisa Pacheco, at: 714-469-8245.
The California-Hawaii Elks Association Vocational Grant
This scholarship is open to California and Hawaii residents who are citizens of the United States that are planning to pursue an eligible vocational/technical course resulting in a certificate or two-year degree that leads to employment opportunities. The program is open to graduating high school seniors, but it is not limited to high school seniors. The Vocational Grant is for one academic year, with an option to renew for one additional academic year. These monies may be used only for usual and required costs of a student's course of study; that is, for tuition and fees, room and board (if living on campus) and books & supplies. Payment will be made directly to the school. Awards will be between $500 and 2,000 for an academic year, depending on length of the course. Examples of courses that were recently approved are: 6-month Police Academy, 13- month Cosmetology program, 3-month Electrical Lineman, 13-month Veterinary Technology, 2-year Fire Science. This scholarship is open year-round. Please visit https://chea-elks.org/vocationalgrantapplication to apply.
For any questions, you may also contact me at scholarshipcommitteefulelks@gmail.com.
Mustang Parking Reminder
When parking in the student lot, please park in designated student spaces only.
Yellow marked spaces are reserved for staff. Parking correctly helps keep our campus safe, organized, and respectful for everyone. Thank you for stepping up and doing your part!
Need A WVUSD Bus Pass?
District bus passes are purchased through the Transportation Department. Due to the limited number of spaces available, BUS PASSES ARE PROCESSED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. Routes and stops are subject to change each year.
For questions, please contact the transportation department at (909) 595-1261 ext 31384
Walnut High School
Website: walnuths.net
Location: 400 Pierre Road, Walnut, CA, USA
Phone: 909-594-1333
Facebook: facebook.com/WalnutHighSchool
Twitter: @walnut_mustangs