Wednesday, January 31. 2024

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Posted on January 31, 2024

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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News from the Guidance Department:.

• The Course Fair is today in Edgewood! Students will go through science classes and get an early look at classes and organizations they might be interested in for the upcoming year. 

• Guidance would like to brag on our Seniors  for coming with their parents to our FAFSA Parent Night last Thursday! We had approximately 70 families that signed in for our event. We know that so many of our Seniors are now one step closer to completing their high school graduation requirements and to finding out if they qualify for financial aid for college. However, we know that many Seniors may not have been able to attend our FAFSA Parent Night or may still need help in completing their 2024-2025 FAFSA Applications. So, we have great news. . .There are 2 upcoming FAFSA FRENZY EVENTS for Seniors and their Parents : Both of these events are free. No Appointment is needed, since these are come-and-go events.

• Our Guidance Office is bursting at the seams with scholarship opportunities! And we have just received some more scholarship opportunities for you. You can grab a copy of these scholarship applications in our Guidance Office, as well as on Gorebs.org. Please check out these new scholarships: 

• SnapMe will have makeups for senior cap and gown pictures at their office on the following days: Tuesday, February 14 12-4pm and Wednesday, February 15 12-4pm

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Sports News: 

• Boys soccer will compete in their first round playoff game on friday. They will be on the road against St. Amant. Kickoff will be at 6:00! 

• Tomorrow our girls soccer team will kick off the first round of the playoffs At home against Barbe. Our girls need your support, lets pack the Don and show Barbe what a home field advantage looks like! Student tickets will be $4 at the gate. 

• HUGE WIN last night for both our girls and boys basketball teams against Ouachita! They will both be back in action against pineville at home on friday, show up and show out. Remember, students get in free!e

• Coming up this week, the baseball and softball teams start off their seasons.Both teams have brand new fields to play on, so come out to enjoy the games and check out the new area. For Baseball, there’s a Freshman and JV scrimmage tomorrow  at home vs Ruston starting at 4:30. Saturday, Softball will be at Airline while Baseball plays Byrd at home.

• Tennis tips off their season next week against St. Mary Catholic at home!

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Club and Organization News:

• The English Latino leadership society will be having a meeting this Thursday, February 1 immediately following school in Ms. Eason's room #1113. We will be discussing the community project for the spring and recording lessons for the remainder of the year. Please plan on being there and on time.

• The West Monroe High School Band is pleased to host The United States Navy Band on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 7PM in the West Monroe High School Auditorium as part of their national tour. This is one of the world's finest bands and is always a stunning and enjoyable concert! Tickets are free but required. Check with Mr. Freeman for ticket information

• The link to tickets for the Valentine’s Dance has officially gone live. Tickets are $10. The first 50 students to purchase tickets will receive a prize in their homeroom so go ahead and buy your tickets today. Students should use their Student ID # to purchase tickets. Outsiders must be approved through email to Mrs. Knox. Email her your date’s ID picture and the school they attend. knox@opsb.net Valentine Dance particulars: You don't need a date to attend, it’s not a sweetheart dance. Perfect occasion to pick out another single Rebel to dance with. Tickets are only $10, a great inexpensive night out . Lots of photo backgrounds will be set up for you to take free party pics with your friends (or that new sweetheart that you meet at the dance). You will get to see who was chosen as Mr and Miss West Monroe High School in person. Everyone needs an occasion to dress up and do fancy makeup every now and then. The last day for you to request to bring an outsider is this Friday. So don't wait or they won’t be given permission to attend!

• If you are interested in working backstage on this year's spring musical, The Little Mermaid, applications are available outside the choir room. Please pick up an application, follow the instructions and return the application by the deadline. Selected applicants will be notified once all teacher recommendations are complete. Should be within a few weeks.