West Monroe High

Posted on February 22, 2024

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Video Link: https://youtu.be/agqiP8v2oWs

News from the Guidance Department:.

Ms. Maggie Willis, our ULM recruiter, shared this wonderful ACT Workshop opportunity for our WMHS Juniors and Seniors. This ACT Workshop is a great way for our students to prepare for the upcoming March and April ACT tests. Also, the first 100 students can register for FREE! See more info below:

EVENT: ACT WORKSHOP (for Northeast LA students)

LOCATION: ULM Campus, George T. Walker Hall

DATE: Saturday, March 9th

TIME: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.ulm.edu/s/ACTWorkshop

*Don't forget! The first 100 students can register for FREE!!*

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. As a reminder, OPSB is paying for the following this semester: Seniors- 3 classes, Juniors- 2 classes, Sophomores- 1 class. If you have an overage, that cost is $150 per course that you are over, and your payment will go to ULM. 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 12:00 Wednesday, February 28. If you have a question about how much you owe, talk to one of your dual enrollment teachers or Mrs. Hunt. As a reminder, if you fail a course or withdraw from a course paid for by OPSB, you will owe OPSB $150 for that course.
The AAPPL or Apple test will be held on Thursday, February 29. Based on these scores, students can earn high school Spanish credits and qualify for the Louisiana Seal of Biliteracy. Many languages are offered, not just Spanish.The cost of the test is $20. Please see Mrs. Ballance in room 2207 to pick up a registration sheet or get more information. The last day to register is Tuesday, February 27th.
To help everyone prepare for the upcoming state required ACT test, there will be a Practice ACT test next Wednesday, February 21st during 1st-3rd periods.

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Sports News:

Our boys basketball team will be on the road for the first round of the basketball playoffs against Mandeville High School Friday at 6PM. Find a player on the team and wish them good luck!
The baseball team started their season on Monday with an 8-1 win against Airline High School. They will be in a three game series with Catholic Baton Rouge today, tomorrow, and Saturday. This is a #1 vs #2 matchup, regarded as the state’s Game of the Week by most sports writers
Today, after school, our tennis team will host Alexandria Senior High. Wish these players luck as they look to add some wins on their records.
Our Softball Lady Rebs took on some of the best competition in the state this weekend with St. Amant, St. Thomas More, and North Desoto. They competed well, but ultimately fell short in those matchups. But Iron sharpens Iron and they will look to bounce back in the polar Bear Tournament at ULM this weekend. They will play Caldwell on Friday, and Haughton and Minden on Saturday.
Our Track and Field season is right around the corner, They will start their season at a meet in Benton next week!

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Club and Organization News:

Attention juniors and seniors, in preparation for prom we are asking you to send in your song requests for the DJ. Around campus you will see green posters with a qr code. Scan that code to make your song requests. You will need to know the actual song title and artists name when filling out the form.

Would you like to help out our community & donate blood? Did you know that every 2 seconds, someone needs blood? In fact, 62% of the US population is eligible to donate blood, but only about 3% of them donate. Our school is having a blood drive on Thursday, February 29th. To donate blood, students must be 16 yrs old or older. Students can stop by Mrs. Nix’s classroom (Room 3105) to get more information & to register. Students must pre-register to donate. Faculty can email Mrs. Nix to register.
Attention Juniors and Seniors, Do you like to swim? Are you an outdoors person? The Boys and Girls Club of North Louisiana needs lifeguards this summer. Please schedule a time to meet with Mr. Grant in Student Services to discuss your application. Pay is competitive and positions are limited.