Saturday, May 26, 2018

May 28-June 1, 2018

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The mission of West Hills High School is to graduate critical thinkers and problem-solvers who contribute positively to society as productive, responsible citizens.


Activities for the week:  

Image result for memorial day 2017Monday:        Memorial Day: No School: 

Thank you to all our military, active, reserve and retired, who have served our country. 



Tuesday:        Regular Day

Wednesday:  Regular Day: Student Senate, Period 5 in S-8


Thursday:      Regular Day:  Senior Awards Night: 6:30 p.m. in our Theater

Friday:           Regular Day:  




Image result for Performing arts   Please join us for our Spring Performing Arts programs...all are welcome and all events begin at 7:00 in our Bob Guess Theater for the Performing Arts: 


Theater Production Showcase
May 30


Yearbook Distribution begins Wednesday, May 30: 


Senior Awards Night, Thursday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m in the Theater:  All are welcome to this lovely evening where identified Seniors are on stage as they receive Department Awards and Scholarships; Our Valedictorians and Salutatorians are announced officially and many other awards are given out. Identified seniors are asked to attend to receive "an award" but they don't know what it is so the night is very special. Thank you to Guidance for making this night happen. 

Confirmed:  Monday, June 4 @ 1:00 p.m.: Dedication of the Dave Hunter Gymnasium with unveiling of the new name and a reception in the Foyer. Please join us in the unveiling of our new Gym name, the Hunter family and other saying a few words and a terrific dedication for our "Attila". 

Tuesday, June 5, 12:45 in Gym (not Foyer): All Faculty and Staff end of Year luncheon-please join us as we celebrate this year and say "adieu" to a few folks. This is Election Day and we are a polling place in the Foyer.  Our lunch, sponsored by our wonderful PTSA and Foundation,  will be in the Gym. Please enter from the side doors facing the great lawn in front of the Pit. 

Thursday, June 7, 8:30 a.m. GRADUATION in our stadium: Faculty arrives by 7:45 a.m. and here is information on our web site for Seniors. More information for faculty and staff closer to the date.

News from the Week...

Image result for Multicultural FairTHANK YOU to ALL Faculty and Staff who made this wonderful day happen--Jodi Kohler (AVID, Math), Dan Sutton (Social Science), Chris Quarders (MSF) and all the Club Advisers...students enjoyed the student and professional performers from many different cultures as well as talking with their peers from their Club booths! It is GREAT to see students celebrate and learn from each other! Some photos from the day.....

Latin America Club

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Australian Club 


Pacific Islander students smiles and pride all day!

German Club

Theater Students Perform and Inspire younger students
On Monday, May 21, Per. 7 Theatre Production students went to Sycamore Canyon Elementary School to perform four children's stories. They performed If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Scooby Doo, Love You Forever, and a variation of a Sycamore Canyon student's book from last year, The Egg.  Both students from WHHS and SC had a blast. This was our second year performing for Sycamore Canyon students. Way to go WHHS and Ms. Edwards for giving our students that real-world connection to reach across grade levels and make such a positive impact!

Per. 7 students who performed:          

Vivianna Landeros
Natalie Narciso 
Victoria Kennedy
Sheamus O'brien
Savanna Clyne
Savanna Johnson
Benji Giesing
Ryan Fagan 
Vince Pezutti
Derek Sprately
Ben Cobbs
Hannah Bradshaw
Victoria Cervantes
Riley Platt


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Thank you Choir and Mr. Maldonado for a lovely concert Friday night! 
In addition to the two choirs performing, there were numbers of solos, duets, and various small group performances that made for  a terrific evening of music! Earlier this month Mr. Lorentz had two nights of beautiful Guitar and Orchestra performances.   In addition, our Blue and Black Brigade also performed with the Color Guard (sorry..no pictures from these events). We are proud of our Performing Arts! 


Honor Choir 

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Wolf Pack Choir (beginning choir)


WHHS students tour Cuyamaca College....Thank you Mrs. Addy, our Guidance Department and others for supporting our students in getting into a college experience, Students toured the campus, talked with various campus program representatives and were able to review how to apply for college financial aid. Way to go Wolf Pack!




Congratulations to our outstanding Athletes of the Year for the Grossmont Conference:

Cat Widay and Cam Barry

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And to our High School Sports Association Academic Athletes of the Year

Cam Barry and Starla Toto


Image result for san diego union tribune logo  Brandy and Briana Atuatasi from the West Hills Track and Field program are featured in the Union Tribune....

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We need your help Teachers....please plan to check in student textbooks as soon as possible during Finals week (and before for Seniors). If you need T.A.s to assist you with this, please let Admin know. 
  • Link to Destiny Fine Correction Form (For Teachers) Please use this form to enter corrections for students as needed. For example, "Two years ago I let student X into the classroom next to mind and watched them leave their World History textbook with a note for their classroom teacher so please do not continue to give them a fine". 

No Senior may get their Cap and Gown (on Friday, June 1, 2:00 gym)  with any fines 

Please read the following message with information from Suzanne regarding Destiny processes for textbook check in and fines for the end of the year.

Please bookmark and review the following new website that includes Destiny help links and important information regarding textbook and fine-related deadlines:



Destiny Help for WHHS Staff



IMPORTANT items and processes to review, which are featured on the homepage:
  • ALL TEACHERS & STAFF: Make sure to read the IMPORTANT UPDATES REGARDING TEXTBOOKS & FINES section.
  • Textbook Exception Form - ALL TEACHERS who plan on collecting and checking in textbooks AFTER 5/23/18 should submit this form since textbooks roll over into lost fines after this date.
  • Destiny Fine Correction Form - Created to address the issue of students claiming they turned in textbooks and teachers requesting fines be waived, teachers may submit this form and Kelley Herman or Suzanne Sannwald will make necessary updates to student records in Destiny.
  • Textbook Replacement Approval Form - Departments should discuss their policies, and if they decide to allow for replacements, teachers may use this form to expedite the processing of replacement textbook items and fine clearance in Destiny.

Thank you to everyone for helping students with these items!

The 2018 Summer Institute schedule and registration forms are now available! Sessions include:
  • Restorative Practices
  • Actively Learn
  • ELD Proficiency Level Descriptors
  • PBL
  • Interactive Lessons with Google Drawing
  • Chromebook Activities
  • and much more! 
The full schedule and links to the registration forms can be found here: bit.ly/GUHSD2018SummerInstitute
Week 1
June 18 - 22
8am - 3pm
Mollison Complex (IR)

Week 2
July 30 - August 3
8am - 3pm
IDEA Center



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As always, check out our website for lots of information. 
Go Wolf Pack!