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:
Monday: Collab. Day: Silver W Committee meeting; 7:45, Staff Lounge;
Tuesday: Regular Day:
Wednesday: Regular Day
Thursday: Regular Day:
Friday: Regular Day: Pride of the Pack, per. 5 in the Pit; Students get special invitations from ASB
A very happy and lovely Mother's Day to all!
THE WEEK IN REVIEW....
Congratulations to Penny McDowell who correctly guessed 157 items in the jar and won home made cookies for the Science Department...thanks to everyone who participated! We are seeking ideas for more contests through the end of the year....Go Wolf Pack!
Steve Lorentz and the wonderfully talented Guitar and Orchestra students for your performances this past week! We look forward to seeing and hearing from the rest of the Performing Arts students and teachers later this month!
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:
Band Pops Concert
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May 21
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Choir Concert
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May 24
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Theater Production Showcase
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May 28
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Advanced Theatre One Acts Showcase
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May 29
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SILVER W Nominations are now closed.
The Silver “W” is to recognize the seniors who have made a difference at West Hills. These are the students who have demonstrated a willingness to do whatever they can to make our school a better place for all. The selection meeting is Monday, May 13th in the Faculty Lounge at 7:45 a.m. Teachers of Seniors and any other faculty and staff who would like to attend are welcome to do so.
The selection criteria are as follows:
1. The Award will be presented to no more than 10 seniors each year.
2. Fewer than ten awards may be presented, if fewer than 10 seniors meet the criteria.
3. Selection will be based on:
a) School Service
b School Leadership
c) School Participation
d) Attitude
4. The recipient must have a minimum 2.25 grade point average on the last report before selection.
5. The recipient must not have any significant discipline referrals during their enrollment at West Hills. (Discipline records will be reviewed.)
6. All Staff members will be given the opportunity to nominate candidates.
7. The selection will be made by those who attend the selection meeting.
8. Teachers of seniors and those teachers who sponsor extracurricular clubs, groups, teams, or are class sponsors are urged to participate.
Persons who nominate a candidate will be asked to speak to that selection or have a colleague prepared to do so.
We are proud to announce that we are once again a Silver School in the US News and World Report "Best High Schools 2019". Check out our stats! We are also very proud to be the highest ranked GUHSD comprehensive high school! Congratulations Faculty and Staff for making us one of the BEST!
Pride of the Pack on Friday, May 17, Per. 5
Hello Staff,
Below, you will find the list of qualified students for Pride of the Pack. This event has been put together to recognize our academic students. Please focus your attention on the first tab titled, 'Edited Combined List' to view your qualified students.
5th period teachers will be receiving the following in their mailboxes no later than Wednesday, May 15th:
- List of qualified students in their 5th period classes
- Wristbands
Distribute the wristbands to your students before you send them to the pit on Friday, May 17th @ 11:45am.
*** Please check the list for accuracy. THANK YOU!
Ardy Riego
ASB Director
AP Testing Dates: Here is the complete College Board schedule; WHHS students are taking the ones in blue. Next year we are adding AP Physics and AP Computer Science as courses to benefit our students. Here is the WHHS room assignments / schedule for your information.
The 2019 AP Exams are held from May 6–10 (Week 1) and from May 13–17 (Week 2).
AP Test Schedule: Week 2
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May 1-17, 2019: AP Testing weeks: Josh Reiderer has been communicating with AP teachers and is working this week on final details. Thank you to Josh, Tom Vanderhyde (GATE Coordinator) and Tom Burke (AP Testing Coordinator) for ALL of your efforts!
May 13: 7:45 a.m. Faculty Lounge: Senior Silver "W" selection Committee meeting. All are welcome to help us select up to 10 extraordinary seniors who have served West Hills in all ways during their entire time at West Hills. Criteria and nomination form is here.
May 17, Period 5: Pride of the Pack in The Pit for Alpha Plus, Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll students from spring and fall 2018.
May 17, Period 5: Pride of the Pack in The Pit for Alpha Plus, Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll students from spring and fall 2018.
May 18: 7:00-11:00 p.m. Class of 2019 PROM: All Faculty and Staff are invited to join us for this magical night!
May 20, 6:00 pm: Science Dept. "Full Paw" Science awards; Bob Guess Theater for the Performing Arts.
May 21, 7:00 pm: Band Pops Concert, Theater
May 22: Multi-Cultural Fair in Gym; Please talk with Jodi Kohler and Dan Sutton regarding having a club or group participate to make this year's Fair as inclusive and broad based as possible.
May 24, 7:00 p.m. Choir Concert, Theater
May 28, 7:00 p.m. Beg. and Int. Drama Showcase, Theater
May 29, 7:00 p.m. Advance Drama Showcase, Theater
May 30: Senior Awards: 6:30 p.m. Theater; Dept. Chairs (or Designees) please arrive by 6:15 to review process and present awards throughout the night.
June 3,4,5: Final Exams: see 2018-19 Bell Schedule (No seniors in class on June 5)
June 5: Senior Breakfast (7:30-9:30 Gym) & Senior Graduation Rehearsal (+/- 9:30 start time in Gym then moving to Football Field)
June 6: Graduation; Teachers report at 7:45; Ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. in Stadium. More information to come via email. April Baker is the contact if you have any questions.
June 6: Graduation; Teachers report at 7:45; Ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. in Stadium. More information to come via email. April Baker is the contact if you have any questions.
Inkwell is the annual West Hills Literary-Art magazine featuring original student creative work. It will soon be ready for sharing! If you would like a complimentary print copy, request one using the link below. Requests will be filled in the order received until we run out.
If you simply want to enjoy a digital copy, you may read it here:
Yearbook Distribution Information: Thank you for helping students know about this distribution.
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Information for Staff regarding Chromebook sales for Seniors...thank you!
