It is that time again! Here we are on the brink of a new year, new challenges, and the starting point of the 2011-12 school year. The dedicated and caring staff at Washougal H.S. is committed to making high school both memorable and meaningful for all WHS students and their families.
I am constantly reminded, most often by our students, that the start of the new school year is the perfect time to dream big and set goals. We have all had an opportunity to put the previous school year in perspective and have hopefully, “recharged our batteries”, and have begun planning for a fresh start to a successful school year.
The WHS staff is passionate about our work. We understand the importance of improving our effectiveness in order to best prepare students for the challenges they will face after high school. Regardless of whether students attend a four-year university, two- year college, technical school, the military, apprenticeship program or go directly into the workforce, our students must be prepared to continue learning in order to face the future.
I am looking forward to getting the school year started, and to working closely with students and families this year. I pledge that the WHS staff will strive to make improvements in the ways we collaborate with students, and in the effectiveness of our partnerships with families and the community.
I have included some upcoming events you may want to attend or know about. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 954-3100 or email me at aaron.hansen@washougal.k12.wa.us
August 17 Football Practice Starts
August 22 Fall Sports Practice Starts
August 22 Pictures, Fees, ASB Cards/Student I.D. will take place Monday, August 22 starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 4:00 p.m.. At this time, your son or daughter will have a school photo taken and will be able to pay fees for the year. The schedule for the day is listed below.
Step 1: Pay fees in the ASB office. ASB cards are $35 and an additional fee of $100 will be charged
for students involved in activities/sports. An ASB sticker will be placed on the ID Card.
Step 2: All WHS students must have a student ID card with them at all times while on campus. Go to the commons to have your ID picture taken. This must be done whether or not you are purchasing a picture packet. When this step is completed, you will be given an ID card. You will need this ID card to check out library books, attend games and dances, and to leave campus during lunch (juniors and seniors only).
Step 3: Pick up parking forms, off-campus lunch pass forms, and free and reduced lunch forms in the office. Off-campus lunch pass forms must be turned in with a parent signature to the main office. Once the completed form is turned in, the student will be issued an off-campus lunch sticker to be placed on the back of the student ID card. Juniors and Seniors will not be allowed to leave campus unless they have an off-campus sticker. Off- campus privileges can be revoked. Please refer to the student handbook for additional information.
August 24
There will be a mandatory “New Student” meeting to forecast each new student’s schedule with his or her counselor on Wednesday, August 24, at 9:00 a.m. in the Counseling/Career Center. Please arrive on time. We look forward to meeting you and your student.
There will be a mandatory “New Student” meeting to forecast each new student’s schedule with his or her counselor on Wednesday, August 24, at 9:00 a.m. in the Counseling/Career Center. Please arrive on time. We look forward to meeting you and your student.
August 25
WHS Open House will be Thursday, August 25, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. We will begin in the Commons with representatives from clubs, activities, athletics and other academic programs from 6:00 - 6:30. Teachers will then be available in their classrooms from 6:30 – 7:30 to answer questions. From 7:30– 8:00 we will be answering general questions in the auditorium.
August 30
On the first day of school, Tuesday, August 30, freshmen and new students will begin the day at the regular time, 7:55 a.m., and will be in orientation sessions until 9:55. The school day for returning sophomores, juniors, and seniors will begin at 9:55 a.m. There will be ONLY ONE bus run that day at the normal time. Returning students who ride the bus should plan to come at 7:55 a.m. and check in at the Commons.
The staff looks forward to working with you to ensure that your son or daughter has a good school year. If you need to contact a teacher, counselor, or administrator, do not hesitate to do so. Our e-mail addresses and phone extensions are on the webpage.
Calendar of Coming Events:
AUGUST
17 Football Practice Begins
22 Schedule Pick-up and Picture Day (8:00-4:00)
22 Fall Sports Practice Begins
25 Open House at 6:00 – 8:00 (Starts in WHS Commons)
30 First Day of School: New students report at 7:55, Returning Students at 9:55
SEPTEMBER
1 Boys Golf Jamboree @ Cedars Golf Course
2 Varsity Football vs Hudson’s Bay
2-5 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
6 School Picture Retake Day
6 Girls Volleyball vs Ft. Vancouver
7 Girls Soccer vs Ft. Vancouver
7 Girls Volleyball vs Seton Catholic
12 Boys Tennis vs Columbia River
13 Girls Soccer vs RA Long
13 Girls Volleyball vs RA Long
14 Boys Tennis vs Hudson’s Bay
15 9th Grade Football vs Ft. Vancouver
15 Blue Note Cafe
19 AP Information Night in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m.
19 Boys Tennis vs Mark Morris
19 Boys Golf vs Hockinson @ Orchard Hills
22 Girls Soccer vs Mark Morris
22 Girls and Boys X-Country vs Mark Morris
23 Homecoming Varsity Football vs Clatskanie
24 Homecoming Dance (8:00-11:00)
26 Boys Golf vs RA Long @ Orchard Hills
27 Girls Soccer vs Black Hills
28 Boys Tennis vs Battle Ground
28 Seniors & Parents Night in the auditorium (6:30-8:00)
30 Varsity Football vs RA Long
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