TigerScot Times February

School Safety

It is midway through the school year, and we want to send the following reminders:

Entry to school needs to occur through the main door. Please do not prop open the gates or use any method to open the gates from the outside. If you need to go to your car or check out for the day, you must check out at the front office; leaving out a gate or side door is not appropriate.

Students, please note the speed limit in the parking lot at arrival, lunch, and dismissal. If you continue to speed, do donuts, or engage in unsafe behaviors your parking privileges may be revoked.

January 26 - Last Day of First Semester

Friday, January 26th is the last day to get missing work in for Semester 1. Classes count towards your graduation credits and core classes will need to be made up. More information on credits and courses can be found in the Course Catalog.

Language Arts 4 credits

Science 3 credits

Health 1 credit

Physical Education 1 credit

Social Sciences:

U. S. History 1 credit

U. S. Government 1 credit

World History 1 credit

Mathematics (Algebra 1 & Above) 3 credits

Foreign Language/Career Tech/Fine Arts 3 credits

Electives 6 credits

TOTAL 24.00 credits

Upcoming Dates to Know:

January 26 - Last Day of Semester 1

January 26 - Hall of Fame Induction

January 29 - Start of Semester 2

January 31 - Deadline to order caps and gowns for seniors

February 7 - Parent-Student FAFSA Night

February 7 - Booster Club Meeting

February 12 - School Board Meeting

February 16 - No School (Professional Day)

February 19 - No School (President's Day)

Student Body Announcements

The Red Cross Blood Drive was a success, even when having to overcome inclement weather on January 10th! Students, staff, and community members visited campus to donate blood - we had more people interested than spots available. Thank you TigerScots, and remember that each pint of blood saves one life.

W-M Hall of Fame welcomes new members

Students of the Month

Freshman: Colby Perkins

Sophomore: Jacob Shurtz

Junior: Avery Deering

Senior: Taylor Quaempts

School Citizen: Yulissa Carmargo

Athletes: Dylan Monaco and Mylie Garrett

90% Attenders and Up

114 students attended 90% or more days in December. Seniors represented the largest percentage of those students! Remember, every day matters.

Class of 2024 Reminders

Landrie will be at the school next Monday, the 29th from 12:45 - 1:20 and 2:15 - 3:10 collecting signatures to appear on the class shirt. Students may elect to use a digital signature or just their first name.

January 31st - Deadline to order Cap and Gown from Josten's

Please send your quote and senior photos to the yearbook team by spring break.

Senior Parent Newsletter

Reading Tree

Add a leaf to the tree on the bulletin board by the Computer Lab for every book you read until the end of the school year. Take a leaf from the bulletin board, write the book's name and author, and your name, and turn it into Mrs. Wortman or Mrs. Steele. This is for staff and students to complete.

Treasure Trunk

Come visit the TigerScot Treasure trunk at Weston Middle School!!

The TigerScot Treasure Trunk (TTT) is open for students regularly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:15-1:25 p.m. Students and families can find winter clothing, personal hygiene products, and outfits.

A Big Thank You goes out to our volunteers, Athena Christian Church, Pacific Power Foundation, Knights of Columbus, Blattner Energy, Elliot Fund, Cowboy Christmas Ball, and Mr. Leo and Donna Doyle!

School to Careers

Health Career Exploration Camp for High School Students: MedQuest is designed for high school students interested in learning more about careers in health care. Applications are now open. See Jane Waldher for more information.

Are you interested in hosting an intern this Summer in Umatilla County but want to learn more?

The Eastern Oregon Workforce Board (EOWB) is hosting a Umatilla County Employer Luncheon on January 31st at the Hermiston Public Library in the Community Room. This will include an info session on the Eastern Oregon WORKS Summer Internship Program hosted by the Internship Coordinator, a chance to meet the new Youth Program Coordinator, an opportunity to network, and lunch is on us!

Atina Club

Atina Club members recently finished the construction of their tule mats, picked a book they would like to listen to in addition to a book they would like to read to elementary students, and are working on decorating a new display case for the club at the high school.

Communicare and National Honor Society

Coming up at Gem on Saturday, January 27, two showings of this 1970s classic Sasquatch film, the producer of which will be on hand and we may convince him to say a few words. This is a joint fundraiser between the WM High School CommuniCare Club and the WM Honor Society. CommuniCare is funded through the Schnitzer Foundation, each dollar raised is matched 10:1 up to $750 total and the funds then granted out to local food banks.

Shows will at 3 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Admission at the door is $10 including popcorn.

National Honor Society

See above dual project with Communicare at the GEM.

The Cake Raffle for the Hall of Fame games is an individual NHS student project, with all proceeds benefitting the Weston Food Bank.

FFA

FFA district competition has been rescheduled; a new date will be announced shortly.

Congratulations to Dena Loiland for placing third in the Toastmasters District No. 9 second annual Gary L. Hildebrand Memorial Youth Speech Contest. Dena spoke about, "Common Misconceptions in Agriculture".

Snow Club

Introducing the TigerScot Snow Club – a program designed for 6-12th grade TigerScots who are eager to experience the thrill of skiing or snowboarding with trips to Bluewood on Fridays in March. There is a parent/student TigerScot Snow Club informational meeting on Wednesday, January 31st, at 4:45 p.m. in the high school commons.

Technology Student Association

The next competition is February 29th. Students will have the opportunity to compete in Architectural Design, CAD Engineering, and Promotional Design.

In the News

Boys basketball statistical leaders: Jan. 18

Local roundup: Riverside opens EOL play with big win over Nyssa

Varsity Schedule

1/26 vs Stanfield @ 7:30 pm (Hall of Fame)

1/29 at Enterprise @7:30 pm

1/30 at Irrigon @ 7:30 pm

2/3 at Grant Union @ 5:30 pm

2/9 vs Enterprise @ 7:30 pm

2/16-2/17 District Tournament at Pendleton Convention Center - TBD

JV Schedule

1/26 vs Stanfield @ 4:30 pm

1/29 at Enterprise @4:30 pm

1/30 at Irrigon @ 4:30 pm

2/3 at Grant Union @ 2:30 pm

2/9 vs Enterprise @ 4:30 pm

JV2 Schedule

1/31 vs Pendleton @ 4:00 pm

2/5 vs McLoughlin @ 3:00 pm

In the News

Jan. 22, 2024 Statewide Girls Basketball Coaches Polls

Local roundup: Inners' buzzer beater powers Hermiston past Wa-Hi

Varsity Schedule

1/26 vs Stanfield @ 6:00 pm (Hall of Fame)

1/29 at Enterprise @ 6:00 pm

1/30 at Irrigon @ 6:00 pm

2/3 at Grant Union @ 4:00 pm

2/9 vs Enterprise @ 6:00 pm

2/16-2/17 District Tournament at Pendleton Convention Center - TBD

JV Schedule

1/26 vs Stanfield @ 3:00 pm

1/29 at Enterprise @ 3:00 pm

1/30 at Irrigon @ 3:00 pm

2/3 at Grant Union @ 1:00 pm

2/9 vs Enterprise @ 3:00 pm

Announcements

We will be having a cheer camp for younger students February 5th-8th from 4:00-5:00pm at Athena Elementary culminating in a halftime show on February 9th during the girl's JV game. Sign-ups open now, please contact samantha.newbold@athwestsd.org

Announcements

Softball open gym will start Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-9 PM in the Weston lower gym. Players in season please discuss this opportunity with your basketball coach. If you have not played a sport yet this year please check with Carla Salter about your most current physical exam and any other forms and fees that need to be paid prior to the season.

In the News

W-M Hall of Fame welcomes new members

Website: https://wmhs.athwest.k12.or.us/
Location: East Main Street, Athena, OR, USA
Phone: (541) 566-3555
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WMHighSchool