The mission of West Hills High School is to graduate critical thinkers and problem-solvers who contribute positively to society as productive, responsible citizens.
WHHS self-identified & WASC confirmed Goals
ASB Dress UP All week (dress code applies all days):
Monday: Collab Day: Department Collab. time (Admin traded this one for
the ELA Interim scoring second day in Dec)
Dress up: Ohana: Beach /Hawaiian
the ELA Interim scoring second day in Dec)
Dress up: Ohana: Beach /Hawaiian
Tuesday: Regular Day: Woodstock / Hippie
Wednesday: Regular Day: Stagecoach / Country -Western
Thursday: Regular Day: Coachella --best outfits
Friday: Assembly Day: Packfest: 9-green; 10-red; 11-orange; 12-yellow
PACK Day was a terrific day for parents to be with their teen(s) and experience a bit of West Hills last Friday! With over 500 parents attending, many expressed great respect and appreciation for ALL of our faculty and staff in making WH a GREAT fit for their student!
Parents and students at break enjoying PACK Day |
Parents listening to Choir practice with Ms. Reinert |
March 13-14; 20-21: "Suessical the Musical" performed by our theater and music students; Bob Guess Theater for the Performing Arts; All shows start at 7:00 p.m.. All Faculty, staff and families are welcome to attend!
Friday, March 27: 12 Weeks Progress Grades Due (note to parents of any student with a "D" or below "Student may be in danger of failing")
March 30-April 10: Spring Break, no school
Monday, April 13: 7:45-8:45 in Faculty Lounge: Valedictorian / Salutatorian Selection Committee (See Student Handbook, pg. 8 for criteria & process)
Friday, April 24: Spring Dance, 7-10:30 p.m.; GYM
Tuesday, April 28; 5:45 p.m. Science Department PAWS Awards, S-8; For students who complete 4 and 5 years of science courses.
Friday, May 1: Guitar Festival 7:00 p.m. Theater
Monday, May 4: 7:45 a.m. All Faculty and Staff meeting, S-8
May 4-15: AP Testing; Courses WH tests schedule
Wednesday, May 6: Beginning Guitar Concert, 7:00 p.m. Theater
Saturday, May 9: Advanced Guitar Concert, 7:00 p.m. Theater
Friday, May 15: Pride of the Pack (invited students only) Period 5, The Pit
Thursday, May 21: Spring Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m. Theater
Friday, May 22: Pops Band Concert; 7:00 p.m.; Theater
Tuesday, May 26: Beg. and Intermed. Drama Showcase; 7:00 p.m. Theater
Wednesday, May 27: Advanced Drama Showcase; 7:00 p.m. Theater
Thursday, May 28: Senior Awards, 6:30 p.m. Theater
Final exams, June 2-3-4 (Seniors start Finals early--not in classes June 4)
see bell schedule
Graduation: Faculty Work Day, Friday, June 5, 8:30 a.m. Stadium
(Faculty report 7:45 a.m. in Dance room)
Friday, April 24: Spring Dance, 7-10:30 p.m.; GYM
Tuesday, April 28; 5:45 p.m. Science Department PAWS Awards, S-8; For students who complete 4 and 5 years of science courses.
Friday, May 1: Guitar Festival 7:00 p.m. Theater
Monday, May 4: 7:45 a.m. All Faculty and Staff meeting, S-8
May 4-15: AP Testing; Courses WH tests schedule
Wednesday, May 6: Beginning Guitar Concert, 7:00 p.m. Theater
Saturday, May 9: Advanced Guitar Concert, 7:00 p.m. Theater
Friday, May 15: Pride of the Pack (invited students only) Period 5, The Pit
Thursday, May 21: Spring Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m. Theater
Friday, May 22: Pops Band Concert; 7:00 p.m.; Theater
Tuesday, May 26: Beg. and Intermed. Drama Showcase; 7:00 p.m. Theater
Wednesday, May 27: Advanced Drama Showcase; 7:00 p.m. Theater
Thursday, May 28: Senior Awards, 6:30 p.m. Theater
Final exams, June 2-3-4 (Seniors start Finals early--not in classes June 4)
see bell schedule
Graduation: Faculty Work Day, Friday, June 5, 8:30 a.m. Stadium
(Faculty report 7:45 a.m. in Dance room)
Get Lit(eracy) Guerrilla Strategy 3: This is an audio clip on "Birth of Democracy" with multiple choice questions. You can make one for your own content following this example. Teachers...please look for this strategy in your mailboxes and in places where adults gather. If you try it out, please send a photo or example to Robin or John in Admin to share with colleagues.
California PTA and the Census 2020: Why it is CRITICAL for everyone to participate! Please check out the facts here and look for census
collection surveys from the United States Census Bureau
beginning this month.