Wyoming High School March 2017 Principal’s Newsletter Dear Parent/Guardian, So-called “Senior Skip Day” – Not sanctioned by the school! Spring is a time of rejuvenation, when life is alive in everything! Even life Senior skip day is not sanctioned by the Advanced Placement Exams here at Wyoming High School is reflective of such because our schedule is school and will be treated as an Beginning May 1, Advanced Placement exams will be brimming with activities! unexcused absence As is the usual given Reminder: students are required to be in consequence for an unexcused absence, when they are is notgiven involved in an AP This newsletter includes useful information about what is “blooming”attendance at the a “0” grade in every class exam this may be may counted asin anthe high school upcoming events and end-of-year activities My goal is to ensureOtherwise, missed, which result unexcused Please the schedule below: you have the information needed to appropriately guide your child through the absence lowering of see the student’s grade for the coming months quarter Monday, May @ 8:00 a.m (Chemistry or Environmental We continue to grow because of students, staff, and you, and we greatly Senior Pranks Science) – Not sanctioned by a Tuesday, @ 8:00 a.m appreciate all your support I can only hope that our joy blossoms forth like theMay school! flower in the spring, and we have a great end of the school year (Computer Science or Spanish) Although students feel “senior pranks” @ 12:00 p.m are a rite of passage, they are not; Sincerely, (Physics I) therefore, these “pranks” will not be Ashley Whitely Wednesday, MayTo 3@ tolerated be 8:00 clear,a.m any form of a Principal (English Literature) “prank” will be met with the same Thursday, May @ as 8:00 consequences thea.m action would if it had occurred on any normal school day, (US Government) Second Semester Exams consequences will be issued on a 12:00and p.m Exams will take place on May 31, June 1, 2, and we will follow a block case by case basis While no one wants (Seminar) schedule Each course decides if they will be giving an exam If a course students disciplinary decides not to give an exam, the class will still meet as normal and instruction Friday, May 5to@receive 8:00 a.m measures, our job is to ensure our will continue Students should be present to school regardless if they(U.S have History) an students are safe and that education can exam or not 12:00occur p.m Again, behavior should be the (Computer Science Principles) same as it would on a normal school Monday, May @ 8:00 a.m day Second Semester Schedule (Biology) 12:00 p.m Wednesday, May 31st Thursday, June 1st (Physics C: Mechanics) AIR Testing 4-7), (April 20-21), (April 25-28) Period (April 7:50-9:50 Period 7:50-9:50 Tuesday, May @ 8:00 a.m ELA 30 and ELA 10 Testing break 30 break -Period 10:20-12:30 Period 10:20-12:20 (Calculus AB or Calculus BC) High School April & April & Wyoming 30 lunch Early Dismissal 12:20 th 12:00 p.m 1st per.Period (7:50-9:37) per (7:50-9:37) Musical Concerts 12:50-2:50 2nd per (9:42-11:27) 5th per (LUNCH) 3rd per (1:03-2:50) 6th per (9:42-11:27) June 2nd 5thFriday, per (LUNCH) Period 7:50-9:50 7th 30 per (1:03-2:50) break - April 26 (French) WHS Orchestra Concert at 7:30 p.m Wednesday, May 10 @ 8:00 a.m Pendery Center (English Language and Composition) Period 10:20-12:20 12:00 p.m April 27 Early Dismissal 12:20 Biology (Macroeconomics) WHS Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m April 20 & 21 Thursday, May 11 @ 8:00 a.m st the cafeteria staff will provide lunch on the Wednesday, May 31 Pendery Center st 1During & 2ndexams, per (NO BLOCK SCHEDULE) (World exam day Please take into consideration that lunch lines could be very long, History) and the break is only 30 minutes Lunch will not be provided on June 1st and @ 12:00 Mayp.m 16 American Government, US History, Algebra, & Geometry 2nd due to early dismissal Students may want to bring a lunch/snack(Statistics) from home WHS Band Concert at 7:30 p.m April 25 & 27 Aprilbetween 26 & 28 to exam periods Pendery Friday, May 12Center @ 8:00 a.m st eat during the 30- minute break(s) 1For per your (7:50-9:37) 4th per (7:50-9:37) (Human Geography or Microeconomics) 2nd per (9:42-11:27) 6th per (9:42-11:27) Calendar p.m.25 Calendar March 27-31 April 4-7, 20-21, 25-28 April 22 May 1-5, 8-12@ 12:00May June 5th per (LUNCH) 5th per (LUNCH) Spring Break AIR (EOC) Testing PROM A.P Exams WHS Honors Night WHS Graduation (Latin) rd th per (1:03-2:50) per (1:03-2:50) *While these courses are testing, other students will be in their normal classes Wyoming Latin Club Goes to Ohio Junior Classical League Convention In February, a total of thirty-eight Latin students from the high school and middle school, accompanied by Latin teachers Todd Wegenhart and Maddie Briner, went to Columbus to join over 600 other students, sponsors and chaperones from around Ohio for a weekend of contests, competitions, games, learning, spirit, and fellowship at the 66 th Ohio Junior Classical League Convention The combined efforts of all of our students enabled Wyoming to finish in 5th place overall in the OJCL, Wyoming’s highest place ever in over 20 years of attending the OJCL Convention! All of the credit for this success is due to the dedication, determination, and engagement of our students as they prepared their graphic arts submissions, memorized scripts and speeches, and studied for tests Highlights of our weekend include: Club Skit, written and performed entirely by a team of Middle School students was judged 1st in the state; Club Banner, chaired by seniors Erin Broderick, Ruby Napora, Lucy Walton, and Katie Zackerman, received a Superior ranking; Club Commercial, chaired by senior Lucy Walton and junior Sophie Walton, received an Excellent ranking; A first place individual awards were earned by senior Erin Broderick (Mixed Media and Traditional Photography), 8th grader Chloe Constantinides (Woodworking), Aiden Jones (Pentathlon Exam) Kamaryn Madry (Games), Anna Seyerle (Jewelry and Poetry), Lucy Walton (Constructed Maps), and Gie Wilson (Derivatives Exam); Best in Show awards were given to Dagny McCullumsmith for her submission in the mosaics contest (this is Dagny’s second Best in Publication Show for a mosaic) and to Nate Kreimer for his Icarus, consecutive a High School model of a Roman ballista; As the school year begins to wind down, the staff of Icarus is 8th grader Chloe Constantinides earned 8th place in individual starting work on a quality publication featuring student literature graphic arts sweepstakes points from her seven projects that and art Icarus was founded by students 29 years ago and placed continues to be student-designed and produced It is offered free Wecharge also want to say Wyoming how proud High we areSchool of Gwyneth Fletcher: of to every student beforeGwyneth the end ran forthe theschool office ofyear OJCL Parliamentarian for the upcoming year, and of campaigned incredibly well Unfortunately, the election came out in an exact tie, so the office will be filled by appointment of the other elected In order to keep providing every student with a complimentary officers Gwyneth is planning on applying for the appointment and we issue of Icarus, we need the support of patrons who believe it is are confident that she’ll be successful Her energy, decorum, and worthwhile to provide yearly showcase forherself writersand and professionalism through this the campaign represented Wyoming artists We would appreciate your support for this year’s incredibly well, and we here definitely feel like she is the bestIcarus woman for Any level of support is welcome Please mail your check to this job Wyoming High School, Attn: Icarus, 106 Pendery Avenue, Our accomplishments would have been Mrs possible without the Wyoming, OH 45215overall or give it to not Mrs Gaski, Edmonds, hard work and energy of all the students that participated and or Mrs Griggs, our Icarus advisors Checks can be madegave up hours of to their time in planning making projects Participating payable Wyoming School and Fund Please print your name onthis year from the High School were seniors Erin Broderick, Arthur Cilley, the check so that we may include your name on our patrons Ruby Napora, Lucy Walton, and Katie Zackerman; juniors Daphne page in order toGwyneth show our gratitude Constantinides, Fletcher, Isabelle Jones; sophomores Jeffrey _ Bonner, Lauren Longman, Dagny McCullumsmith, Sarah Woodruff; and School – AZackerman Reminder freshmanFees Caroline A student’s year-end report card will be held until all fee Also participating from the Middle were Spencer Bowden, obligations have been paid FinalSchool transcripts for seniors will not Michael Chen, to Chloe Owen until Coughlin, Sam Easton,are be forwarded theirConstantinides, designated college all obligations Richard Elliott, Evans, Naomi Evans, Emilyindividual Gelhausen, Abby cleared If yourJeffrey family circumstances warrant Groteke, Pierson Hauser, Aiden Jones, Will Juergens, Thomasthe Kellner, financial consideration, please not hesitate to contact Grace Kerin, Nate Kreimer, Riley Lingen, Kamaryn Madry, Eli Meyung, Attendance Office at 513-206-7062 We will be happy to work Peggy Moore, Will Robson, Anna Seyerle, Nate Wickemeier, and Gie out a payment plan Wilson Next year’s OJCL Convention is set for March 9-11 We also look forward to having several students attend the 2017 National Junior Classical League Convention at Troy University in Alabama, July 24-29 Special News from the Athletic Department Spring is in the air! We look forward to our spring athletic season and warm, dry weather Track and field, baseball, lacrosse, softball and boys’ tennis all compete during the spring months We will have Sept a new softball and baseball scoreboard ready to go as Labor Day we start competition Our winter athletic season was filled with championship and outstanding performances Wyoming captured Cincinnati Hills League (CHL) Championships in boys’ basketball Girls’ swimming sent nine swimmers to state finals and finished 12th overall Our District Champion boys’ swim team sent swimmers to the state finals and finished 4th overall Dave Elliott was named CHL Coach of the Year and senior Carson Burt was named Swimmer of the Year Divers senior Charlie Donnelly and sophomore Ilusha Gerimshuck qualified for the state finals as well In bowling, Brady Brunsman and Shelby Fritz both qualified for the District finals Yima Nyamor, Zach Van Fossen, and Noah Pitman qualified for District wrestling finals Girls’ basketball finished the season winning in row heading into tournament play Sky Thomas was named 1st team all CHL Our boys’ basketball team finished the season with an impressive record of 24-2 and as District Runner Up For the third straight year the CHL Player of the Year was awarded to senior Lonnie Grayson Coach Tim Edmonds was named CHL Coach of the Year On Wyoming! SAVE WHS Mock Trial Team The WHS Mock Trial Team just completed its best season in years thanks to the leadership of the team's senior members This year the team was coached by Attorney Thomas Mellott and Wyoming Parents Melanie Moody and Chuck Berg We had three teams compete at the Ohio Mock Trial District competition at the Hamilton County Courthouse All three teams performed admirably against stiff competition After failing to have a single team advance in the previous three years, two of our three teams won both of their match-ups and advanced to the Regional competition On top of sending two teams to Regionals, five students won individual awards at the District competition which is more awards than the teams received in the previous three years combined Senior Captain Avery Moody and Senior Katie Lewis won Best Attorney and Best Witness awards, respectively at their District Trial Senior Taylor Persley also won a Best Attorney award and Junior Emma Jacquemin and Senior Emma Gaylo both won Best Witness awards At the Regional competition, Avery Moody and Katie Lewis won Best Attorney and Best Witness awards at their trial and their team narrowly missed out on advancing to the State Finals at the Ohio Supreme Court We are proud of all of our members and would like to thank long time Mock Trial team members Avery Moody, Taylor Persley and Jazzi Rodgers for their commitment to the program They will be extremely difficult to replace but we look forward to another great season next year Who: Incoming 9th gr students What: 9th gr Orientation Where: Wyoming High School When: Monday, August 7, 2017 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m ********************* * Who: Parents of incoming 9th gr What: H.S Parent Orientation Where: Wyoming High School When: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m graduation (weather permitting) there are no tickets required, graduates are allotted 10 seats Seniors having obligations to the school (fees, books, uniforms etc.) will not be issued 2016-2017 W.H.S Yearbook tickets until those obligations The Wyoming yearbook committee is pleasedare cleared to announce that the construction Graduation of this year’s yearbook, will be held Roundup Vol.97, (burstingGraduation with Saturday, June 3, 2017 photos, student portraits, beginning at 6:30 p.m at the activities, and 2016-2017 entrance highlights) is well underway To of the Pendery Center (Graduation Walk) followed by purchase your yearbook, and water reception visit YBPay.com and usea cookies the provided ordering ID code 11100617 to by parents of the and junior class access the Wyoming sophomore High School purchasing portal members _ Parents of Juniors (2018 Seniors)! Rising Senior Parent Yearbook Information Night Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Time: 6:30pm-7:30 pm Location: Cafeteria Please join us to learn about the processes regarding Senior Portraits and other senior requirements for the yearbook _ Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Brunch – Thursday, June 1st This even is for seniors only and is held at the high school Items pertaining to graduation practice (seating, line-up, etc.) will be distributed at that time This rehearsal is mandatory if you are participating in Commencement Please make arrangements with employers, etc Your time commitment is from 8:00 a.m - noon on Thursday, June 1, 2017 Graduation Tickets During graduation rehearsal on Thursday, June 1, seniors will be receiving “inside” graduation tickets; for outside during 13th at 1:00 p.m No day and at other extra-curricular tickets will be sold the week activities of Student’s purses will be Prom or at the door All tickets checked; no bottles or containers must be purchased during will thebe admitted Additionally, pre-sale period Cash or checks breathalyzers will be used on a (made payable to Wyomingrandom basis as they have been School Fund) are acceptable used at previous dances forms of payment Every WHS student attending the Prom must have a completed ticket Honors Night application form If a WHS Thursday, May 25th – 7:00 student would like to bring Center non-Wyoming p.m., guest Pendery to the Pre-Awards Reception at Prom, a guest form is available 6:30 p.m in the high school front office Honors Night will be held on The completed ticket application form MUST beThursday, turned in May at the25th Students time of ticket purchase will receive various scholarships and academic Students will also be given awards, and families of instructions andstudents a bag forwho a are being change of clothes to be worn honored will receive an during After Prom when he/she invitation purchases their ticket Clothing bags MUST be brought to the high school, Pendery Lobby the morning of Friday, April 21 between 7:30 – 9:00 a.m., but later than 9:00 a.m.! A long sleeve t-shirt will be placed in Celebration – Senior Class every bag for clothing to be worn Tuesday, May 30, 2017, 7:00 during After Prom Bags will be p.m., W.H.S checked, transported to the Pendery Center American Sign Museum secured until After Prom Students will be directed to designated dressing 2017 Prom Information areas to retrieve their After Prom This year’s junior/senior Prom bag so they may change clothes theme is Fabulous Las Vegas the conclusion of After-Prom, The Prom will take place atAtthe Presenting the they may bring the bags back on American Sign Museum on Wyoming Class of the bus Saturday, April 22nd from 8:00 2017 p.m.–2:00 a.m Students The Prom ticket price will include check-in at Wyoming High to and from Seniors, Parents & School Pendery Lobby coach transportation the American Sign Museum Guardians p.m and will ride buses to the Please note that the students will invited are cordially American Sign Museum for depart from and return to the Prom and After-Prom activities via bus They will then be bussed Wyoming back to High School to welcome the Wyoming High School is mandatory for all students to check returning at approximately 2:30in at the High school and stars of the take a.m Parents will be notified if the buses NO students are allowed to arrive toClass the American of 2017 their son/daughter fails to checkSign Museum other than on the in at the High School by the provided buses Tuesday, May 30th designated arrival time stated in the Principal’s letter Staff Doors Open at 6:30 Please members and administrators will remind your student that pm the Prom is a school activity and chaperone will be governed by the same Thethat festivities will be rules govern Tickets to attend the Prom Board-adopted will be held at behavior during the school $55.00 per person and willstudent be Wyoming High School Pendery Center Dessert Reception Served at pm Senior Video at pm Please RSVP by May 20th to: Dara Abel 513-477-2431 or dabel@cinci.rr.com Freshman 7/11 5-6pm, sophomores 7/12 5-6pm, juniors and seniors 7/13 5-6pm PRE-CAMP Tuesday July 11 through Thursday July 13th, 69pm, for all new marchers, section leaders, all guard, and all percussion BAND CAMP Sunday July 16 through Friday July 21 away at Wright State University, all students are required to attend POST-CAMP Tues/Thurs 6:30-9pm for students, July 25, 27, and Aug 1, all If you have any questions, Contact Information Principal: Ashley L Whitely Phone 513.206.7050 please contact: WHS Marching Band David Kaiser @ 513-206-7185, Important Summer kaiserd@wyomingcityschools.o The high school Marchingrg, Band and Color Guard will begin Chris practices during the summer asDeWitt @ 513-206-7070, dewittc@wyomingcityschools.o in the past years Pre-camp rg to teach marching fundamentals all of the new marchers as well as start the guard and percussion on their way to learning their basic requirements Fitting will happen the hour before pre-camp practices Band Camp is when we learn all of the marching charts and music that will be used throughout the season, therefore, all students must attend Post-Camp practices allow us to finish the show and have it ready for the first football game Put all of that together with lots of fun and hard work and we produce a cohesive marching unit that looks and sound GREAT! Detailed information has already gone out via the band directors UNIFORM FITTING Email: whitelya@wyomingcityschools.org