West Monroe High

Posted on October 24, 2024

Thursday, October 24, 2024

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CLUB and ORGANIZATION NEWS:

Attention Key Clubbers : You need to check Google Classroom for upcoming events. The next Key Club meeting will be held in the library this coming Monday at 7:20am. We will be discussing trick or treat for UNICEF and pancake day. Do your best to be there.

Biology Club will be serving at a pet festival called Woofstock on Saturday, Nov. 2nd from 10 am-2 pm. It will be held at Lazarre Park in West Monroe They will be helping in the art tent with children's crafts and will also have a photo booth set. If you are in the Biology Club and would like to help, go to the Google Classroom page to sign up. If you aren't in the Biology Club but decide to attend the festival, stop by and visit with Biology Club.

Interact Club will be assisting The Cancer Foundation League with creating food baskets this year for area Cancer patients. They will be providing specific food items for the baskets. All Interact members should read the message on Google Classroom about what canned goods they should bring and bring them to school by Friday, November 8th.

Rebel Runway is an event that supports our cheerleaders and it is happening this weekend. Come see some WMHS students and even some staff members walking the runway. You do not want to miss it. See a cheerleader for more information.

SCHOOL NEWS:

The WMHS College and Career Fair will be held on Tuesday, October 29 from 5 - 7 pm in the EDGEWOOD building. University representatives will be onsite to answer questions about college admissions and programs. Local Businesses will also be attending! Apprenticeships and job opportunities may be available.n Anyone is welcome to come, but Juniors and Seniors are strongly encouraged. Seniors can visit the Senior Google Classroom for more information.

The 2024-2025 Rebelaire is officially available for purchase. Go to Balfour.com and select our school and you can order now. Today the cost is $75 a yearbook, but on Jan 1, 2025 the price will jump to $100 a yearbook. Also - SENIORS: Baby ad portal is also found through Balfour.com. Your parents can purchase the baby ad as well as your yearbook all in one shot. The baby ads will only be able to be purchased through Dec.1, 2024 so go ahead and take care of it now.

Seniors, the Scholarship page under Counselor's Corner is being updated as scholarship opportunities come in! Please don't wait to apply! There are many types of scholarships available so if you have any questions please visit your guidance counselor!

Grambling State University is having High School Day on November 9 for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. There is a registration fee of $30 which includes a Football Game Ticket, Meal Ticket and T-Shirt. Registration Packets can be picked up in the WMHS Guidance Office and include an Eventbrite link to register. Transportation will be provided by a bus that will leave Wossman High School at 6:45 AM and return to the school at 5:30 PM if you need transportation. A parent-signed permission form must be submitted to ride the bus. Registration and permission slips are due by November 1. The Monroe-Ouachita Chapter of GUNAA will cover the cost of the first 50 students in Ouachita Parish to register.

Just a reminder to everyone that report cards go home Friday and we have officially started the second nine weeks. Make it a good one.

SPORTS NEWS:

The Lady Rebel Volleyball team plays Downsville tonight in the New Gym at 4 and 5 pm. Come out and support these ladies.

The Varsity football team hosts Pineville tomorrow night in Rebel Stadium. It’s Pink Out spirit day AND pep rally day AND Senior Night for the football team and spirit groups. Let’s have a great pep rally and come join Rebel Nation at the game to cheer on the team.