West Monroe High

Posted on August 31, 2023

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Spanish Audio Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pHc7Su8I3EDmvAoNu6fg5rX8iYg-M6mL/view?usp=sharing

Video Link https://youtu.be/TGD1nxJwZGo

Did you know that we have a bank on campus? Well, we do and they are looking for detail oriented candidates with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn to be the student workers in the bank.To apply, you must be a half day senior, have access to transportation, and be willing to work until 3:30 during the week.If you are interested, see Mrs. Averitt in room 6205 or Mrs. Felicia in the bank. All applications are due TOMORROW.

Have you enjoyed the cornhole tournament this week? Would you like to join in next time when we have more lunchtime activities? We have created a new aspect to West Monroe called Student Life. Please join the new Google Classroom called "WM Student Life" to see upcoming events, vote in polls for your favorite participants and check out any student competition brackets. There is a code to join. There will be flyers around the school with a QR code for you to scan and join as well.

Tonight from 4:30-6:30 WMHS is having Open House. Your families can come and meet your teachers and staff. They can also correct student information, sign up with the Health Clinic, visit the Rebel Branch of the Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union, and visit with counselors. They will need a copy of your schedule.

Don’t forget about Coach Osborne’s Driver’s Ed class coming up. It starts right after Labor Day. See Coach Osborne in the PE gym or cafeteria during lunch if you are interested.

The ASVAB test will be given Thursday, September 28th. You have to sign up before Sept 8th —which is next week—-- with Mrs. Williams or any US History teacher.

The WMHS care closet is for students in need and offers items such as hygiene products, school supplies, and clothing. You can also visit Mrs. Amy Johnson in Student Services, Miss Katie Boutwell in room 1222, or Mrs. Alexis Walker in room 1217 if you need any items from the care closet.

Do you know another language? Do you want to take a test to receive your world language credits for graduation? Well, the AAPPL (apple) test will be given Monday, Sept 25. The cost of the test is $20 and you must register by September 18. See Mrs. Ballance in 2207 if you are interested.

The WMHS Library is now open. Stop by before school at 7:35 or on your lunch shift to see all of the awesome brand-new library books or enjoy the makerspace activities. Your librarians look forward to seeing you soon!

Do you love Chick-fil-A chicken biscuits? NOW IS THE TIME to ORDER a chicken biscuit to be picked up before class on Thursday, September 7th! Order quickly at gorebs.org under Online School Payments because there will be a limited number of biscuits sold. Chicken biscuits are $4 and proceeds will help put amazing books into the hands of our students!

Now let’s look at what’s going on with clubs.

If you are interested in Biology Club, you have until TOMORROW to get your donation for the local animal shelter turned in. These donations mean your name will go on the ballot for voting. See Mrs. Knox in Room 3109 for more information.

RebelNation, otherwise known as the Student Section, is open for membership, but the deadline to join is TOMORROW. To join, you can purchase an athletic pass or pay a $3 fee to Mrs. Leslie Jones in Room 3103.

Chase Leadership Applications can be picked up from Miss Tubbs in Room 4109. Applications are due TOMORROW.

History Club applications are due tomorrow. See Mr. Aswell for more information.

Student Council meeting is Tues Sept 5th at 6:30 in the library. Also, current Student Council members - a note from Mrs. Jones—--- please log on to our Google classroom to choose your shirt style and color.

Tomorrow is our first home football game of the season. It’s senior night for the football players and starts at 7 pm in Rebel Stadium.

Tomorrow is SPIRIT DAY and all students and staff are asked to wear RED and we have a pep rally scheduled for that morning.

Any boy who is new to WMHS but is interested in playing soccer needs to stop by and see Coach Dickman in Room 1204 so he can fill you in on the team and how to join.

If you are planning to attend the football game or any sport this year, you might consider purchasing an athletic pass. These are $30 and get you into all regular season home games of any WMHS sport. See Coach Walker in Room 5210 or Coach McDuffie in Room 5207 or you can purchase your pass online through Online School payments.