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Friday, September 22, 2023

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Posted on September 22, 2023

Friday, September 22, 2023

Video link: https://youtu.be/cB61AyXhfGY

Club News:

 

  • Amateur Radio Club -application packets are due by the end of this month to Mrs. Cavin in the library. She'll need to confirm membership before the first club event in October.

 

  • Student council members- you must have your dues paid by today.

 

  • Freshmen class, your class officer elections are next week. Pay attention to the posters hanging around campus to familiarize yourself with the candidates. You will be choosing the people who will be your voice at WMHS throughout the year. We will vote Tuesday, September 26 during 2nd period.

 

  • Junior Civitans come by Mrs. Beach’s room to make sure you have signed up for a shift at the fair. See Mrs. Beach if you have any questions.

 

  • There will be a Rebel Art Club meeting Tuesday, Sept 26th after school until 4:15. 

There are still a few member spots available. If you’d like join, pick up an application from Mrs. Lengenfeld. If you haven’t turned in your application or dues, please get those to Mrs. Lengenfeld in Room 1109 or bring them to the meeting Tuesday. Also, please add yourself to the Rebel Art Club Google Classroom. See Mrs. Lengefeld for the class code.

  • Next Tuesday, Sept 26th, we will have our first annual Paper Airplane Contest at lunch! Anyone who would like to participate just needs to come prepared with your own paper plane. Your plane should be made from 1 normal sized sheet of copy paper and can only have minor taping if needed. There will be prizes for the planes that fly the furthest!

 

  • Would you like to help out our community and donate blood? Did you know that 25% of the blood supply is used by patients who are battling cancer? Your blood donation could impact the life of someone you know! Our school is having a Blood Drive on Thurs Oct 5th.To donate blood,  you must be 16 years old or older. Stop by Mrs. Nix’s classroom (3105) to get more information and to register. You must pre-register to donate. 

 

News from Testing: 

 

  • The PSAT will be given at West Monroe High School on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 7:45 am in Edgewood.  

All students in 11th grade honors/AP classes are strongly encouraged to take this test.  Registration ends Friday, October 6th.  Students must register with their English teacher to take the test  and pay their $30 fee online. If you have any questions, please see your English III teacher. 


 

News from Guidance:

 

  • ULM is also hosting their "Browse on the Bayou" Event on Saturday, September 30th. This is another free opportunity to tour ULM and learn about the academic and student life on campus, and enjoy the game! If you are interested in attending this event, please register online at ulm.edu. 

 

  • The Deadline to Register for the October ACT is TODAY.

 

  • Students have some opportunities coming up to visit with College Recruiters, Military Recruiters, and Internship programs. There will be some “meet and greet” sessions during lunch breaks where you can visit with the recruiters, get some resources, and/or have questions answered.

          Here is the schedule

 

Today - U. S. Marine Corps

Wed Sept 27 -Princeton University

Thurs Sept 28 - Acadian Ambulance Service

 

News from Classes: 

 

  • Attention all students taking a dual enrollment course this semester through ULM or LA Tech: It's time to start paying for your DE coursework if you are taking over the allotted amount that Ouachita Parish School Board will pay. You may pay by check(making your payment to ULM) and give it to Mrs. Hunt or pay online through your ULM account. If paying by check, write your full name on the memo line. Payments are due by Wednesday, Oct. 4. If you have a question about how much you owe, talk to one of your dual enrollment teachers or Mrs. Hunt. 

  • Attention all students enrolled in AP courses, the deadline to join AP classroom is TODAY.    Also, the $40 deposit for each exam is due by October 25th.  This deposit is non-refundable and must be paid for each AP course are enrolled in. If you have any questions reach out to your AP teacher, or email Mr. Lovelady.

 

News from Sports: 

 

  • Just a reminder that softball will have one more open practice next Thursday for those interested in trying out for softball. Practice will be at the softball field from 3:45 until 5:45. In order to participate you must turn in the completed packet that you received from Coach Pate or Coach Daigle prior to practice. 

 

  • Friday, the Varsity Football team plays Scotlandville at home. It’s Senior Night for our Spirit Groups. Be sure to come support our team and classmates.

 

  • Rebelnation will not be accepting the $3 membership payments at the game any longer. If you still need to join Rebelnation, pay online or in cash in Mrs. Pickering’s room (3103). Also, the customized cowbells are posted online and if you purchase before 7th period, it will be send to your 7th period so you’ll have it for the game.