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Dear Walnut Hills High School Families:

As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for our incredible school community. We are so thankful for the partnership we have with our families and stakeholders, who support us every step of the way. Your involvement makes a difference in each student’s success, and we couldn’t do this without you. Thank you for being a vital part of our mission.

Winter sports are officially here! Our students are gearing up for basketball, wrestling, swimming, bowling and more. With practices underway and schedules filling up, let’s come together to cheer on our teams and support our athletes as they embark on an exciting season. Our basketball teams kick-off their season with Eagle Madness this Friday, November 15th at 7:00 PM. Let’s pack the Nuthouse! Go Eagles!

We are so proud of the recent expansion of our cafeteria, adding more space for our students to gather, eat, and connect. The updated cafeteria looks amazing, and we are thrilled to have a facility that enhances student life while preserving the charm of our building, which is over 100 years old! Our facilities are a testament to the history and pride of our school, and we aim to preserve them for the next 100 years and beyond. Unfortunately, we have noticed an increase in trash being left behind in the cafeteria and around the building. We ask for your support reminding your students to respect these spaces by cleaning up after themselves. Let’s all work together to care for our beautiful, historic campus!

Just a reminder that this Sunday, November 17th, 1-3 pm, is our Open House for Prospective Students. This is an excellent chance for students who are considering where to continue their education to check out the unique opportunities at Walnut Hills High School. Please help spread the word to families that you think may be interested in learning more about our school. A personal invitation and sharing experiences go a long way.

Let’s Rise to the Highest!

Ashley Morgan

Interim Principal

Sursum ad summum

Go Eagles!

November

17 Open House for Prospective Students

20 Military Information Night (Details below)

21 College Planning Program (Details in Counseling Corner)

25-29 School Closed - Holiday Break

Parents/Guardians

Report cards for 1st quarter were passed out in 2nd bell classes last week. Now is a good time to check in with your student and ask how their classes are going. If you want to check your student's grades at any time, always check Focus. If you have any questions, contact your student's teacher or school counselor.

Semester exams are quickly approaching! Please see the full exam schedule HERE. Students will be getting a paper copy of this, as well as a permission slip to be excused from study hall exam period, in their Homeroom on Wednesday.

We have an important update to our Early Dismissal procedures. If your student is unaware of their early dismissal before coming into the building, you must come in (with your ID) and check them out in the grade level office upon your arrival. Please note, depending on the timing of your arrival, it may take a while to find and retrieve your student, so please plan accordingly. Please see our full dismissal procedures here: LINK to Reporting Absences & Dismissals

The Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department is eager to welcome audiences to their one acts festival, a production of 3 student-directed one act plays! The show runs November 21st-23rd, 2024 at 7 p.m. and November 23rd at 2p.m.

The one acts festival this year will consist of 3 pieces; A Trip to the Moon by Tracy Wells directed by Elijah Cook and Jonathan Rubin, The Mystery of the Silver Backed Hairbrush: A Whodunnit in One Act by Burton Crane directed by Andrew Canter, and Bad Auditions by Bad Actors by Ian McWethy directed by Noa Jaffee and Jonas Warner.

Click HERE for more details.

Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for students.Tickets can be purchased at:

https://sites.google.com/view/whhstheatredepartment/tickets

This Friday our boys and girls basketball teams will be hosting our annual Eagle Madness at 7pm. It’s a fun way to kickstart the season. It will include all of our boys and girls teams (7th-Varsity) and a cheer performance from our cheer squad. There will be player introductions, competitions, shooting contests, etc. The kids always have a great time and it’s a great way to bring the community together to start the season. Would love to see you all there!

Holidays are coming up! Gift your loved ones with some WHHS gear!
Proceeds benefit Walnut student athletes!

November 20, 2024 | 6 p.m. | Forum in the A&S building (UPDATED Time & Location)

Learn about different branches of the military. There will be group presentations and opportunities for individual conversations with reps from each branch.

Students will be participating in the second session of this curriculum in their Homeroom on Wednesday. The remaining dates are:

• Wednesday, November 20: Violence Prevention

• Wednesday, January 29: Suicide Prevention

If you choose to have your student opt-out of these lessons, please complete the form below and have your student return it to the Office 2207 by Monday, November 18. Hard copies will be available for students to pick-up in the grade level offices.

HB 123 Prevention Education Opt-Out Form

If you have any questions, please reach out to assistant principal Kathy Noland at nolandk@cpsboe.k12.oh.us.

Thank you to ALL of this year’s hosts and party attendees! Due to your generosity, Walnut Gatherings 13 parties raised $14,680 for Walnut Hills High School. 100% of the money raised provides financial support to many programs at WHHS: athletics, grants for teachers, salaries, supplies, WHIP etc.

Interested in hosting a Walnut Gathering in 2025 to support our school?

We are always looking for new ideas, with a goal of involving more people so that we can reach the entire Walnut community.

Variety is key, and we are always looking to include new party ideas and locations. (Click here to see the 2024 parties for inspiration). If you are interested in hosting and/or co-hosting a Walnut Gathering, please fill out this form with the information you currently have - we will help you with the rest!

If you aren’t sure about hosting but have questions, please send them to WalnutGatherings@gmail.com

What are Walnut Gatherings?

Walnut Gatherings are parties/special events hosted by parents at WHHS with the goal of building community, meeting new friends, and raising funds in support of our school. Each of these events (12-15 throughout the year held March - October) features a variety of venues, cuisine, and entertainment and are open to the entire Walnut community. 100% of ticket sales are donated to the Walnut Parent Association.

Walnut Gathering Committee

Becky Gash, Dawn Kurchak, Veronica Tollefson & John Twachtman

Want to stay in know of everything related to Walnut Athletics? The Eagles Week is posted weekly on Sundays and can be found at Walnut Hills - Team Home Walnut Hills Eagles Sports (walnuthillseaglesathletics.com).

Have information to be added each week? Email your leads to whhseaglesweekly@gmail.com !

Please use the link below to see the School Counselor breakout and contact info. for 24/25.

Counseling Department 2024-2025

Attention students and parents:

Join us on November 21, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. for our Virtual College Planning program.

Counselors review the top factors in college admissions and discuss actions students in each grade level should be taking to develop a strong résumé. Parents will learn about resources available at Walnut to help navigate the application process, including specific steps students should take to stay on schedule.

Our friends at Revolution Prep are hosting a free webinar for families of student-athletes eager to learn about the athletic recruiting process from two college admissions experts. Here are the details and registration link if you’re interested:

Scoring Big: Your Guide to Athletic Recruitment in College Sports

If your student is interested in playing college sports, understanding the recruitment process is essential. Join Revolution Prep’s free webinar with expert speakers covering:

• Early commitments and the growth of club sports
• Specialization vs. multi-sport athletes
• The impact of the pandemic on recruiting

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM EST

Location: Zoom

>>> Register here

***If you can’t attend live, register and they’ll send you the recording.

Studies have shown that taking a practice test is the best way for students to preview what’s ahead and to help inform their decisions about submitting a test score in their college application.

Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering a FREE ACT practice exam. Please see details below:

ACT Practice Exam: Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9:00-1:00 pm ET, Live online

Step 1: Register here: Walnut Hills High School landing page

Step 2: Schedule a free 30-minute score report review with a Revolution Prep testing expert to help you interpret the results and develop a customized plan to prepare. Please schedule this appointment for the few days after the exam. You can pre-schedule this Score Report Review here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/jaime-wareham. We highly recommend both the student and a parent/guardian attend the score report review.

Step 3: Attend the mock exam and get your results immediately with Revolution Prep’s mobile scoring app!

Questions? If you have questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to Jaime Wareham at (412) 552-3532 or by email at jaime.wareham@revolutionprep.com.

Lunch Bunch is another great way to prepare for the SAT and ACT! Bring your lunch any Tuesday or Thursday to room 1109 for lessons and practice questions on the most commonly tested topics.

Join Mrs. Lee in room 1109 for ACT and SAT prep during Junior-Senior lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Upcoming topics include distance formulas, dividing polynomials, vocabulary, and scientific method.

Please fill out this very short 3E survey letting us know your plans after high school. Do you plan to Employ, Enlist or Enroll? We need to hear from you by 12/20/24.

This survey will serve as the starting point to help us: your counselors, access mentor(s), teachers and district staff best support and guide you towards your post graduation goals.

3E survey

Use this LINK to access a list of local and national scholarship opportunities.

The Senior College Forum video focuses on all aspects of the college application process. Information regarding managing the application process with Naviance, writing college essays, securing teacher recommendations, the senior packet and upcoming deadlines will be provided.

Here is the LINK to the Senior College Forum video.

If you are a parent of a junior or senior and still need to register for a Naviance account, send an email request including your student's name and grade level to Mrs. Christie (christt@cps-k12.org) to receive your registration code.

Senior Monthly Newsletters 24-25

Junior Monthly Newsletters 24-25

Gr. 9 & 10 Monthly Newsletters 24-25

Click HERE to access School Counselor Meeting LINKS. (Also available on the Counseling page of the Walnut website)

If you have any issues making an appointment, email your counselor.

All Students:

Ohio has new graduation requirements that took effect in 2022. Please make yourselves familiar with them. Direct any questions regarding graduation requirements to your school counselor.

Simply calling or texting 988 or chatting 988Lifeline.org will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress. #988Lifeline

NPR's A Martinez talks to Dr. Pamela Cantor, founder of Turnaround for Children, about a Pew report that finds U.S. parents' biggest concern is the mental health of their children.

NPR Link (to transcript and sound recording)

The Deupree House Retirement Community would love to consider Walnut students for part-time Dining Services Server positions. These roles have flexible scheduling that is well-suited to students. Servers begin work at 4:30 pm on weekdays, and will be off by 8:00 pm, even on the weekend. This is an ideal job to balance with school work and extracurricular activities.

Check out www.episcopalretirement.com for more information.

Hello RISING 10th (Class of 2028), 11th (Class of 2027), and 12th (Class of 2026) Grade students!

We are excited to announce an incredible and epic opportunity for students during Spring Break (March 2026): a cultural immersion trip to Spain and Morocco!

From exploring the vibrant streets of Madrid to experiencing the ancient wonders of Marrakesh and the coastal beauty of Tangier, this 11-day journey promises to be both an educational and unforgettable trip!

Students will learn about the history and architecture of two fascinating countries (AND continents!) and gain a deeper understanding of global cultures through guided tours, local cuisine, and unique cultural activities.

This trip is designed to broaden students’ perspectives and foster an appreciation for the diverse world we live in.

Spots are limited, so be sure to register soon for this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Join us for an adventure you'll never forget: Click to access the Tour Center page. Contact Mr. Boshears (Room 1603) at (boshear@cpsboe.k12.oh.us) for more details and questions.

Interested in seeing the art of ancient Greece and Rome? Ever wondered what it was like to worship at the Parthenon or see the gladiators brawl at the Colosseum? Travel with Mrs. McGill and Ms. Martinez on an international Spring Break 2025 trip to find out!

Did you miss the informational meeting? Not to worry! Please see the informational powerpoint for details. Email Mrs. McGill at mcgilll@cpsboe.k12.oh.us or Ms. Martinez at martimi@cpsboe.k12.oh.us to ask general questions about the trip. Please see below for the tour sign up page. Thank you, and we look forward to the adventure!

Greece & Rome Tour Page

Hey, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grades!!! Join the Adventure of a Lifetime with the European Quartet!

Hey, explorers! Get set for an epic spring break in March 2025 with EF Tours' European Quartet!

Immerse yourself in Amsterdam's canals, savor Belgian chocolate in Brussels, gaze upon the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and dive into London's vibrant scene—all in one unforgettable trip!

Whether you're from the class of 2027, 2026, or 2025, this journey promises a cultural immersion like no other. Explore landmarks, taste local cuisine, and make memories with new friends.

Don't miss out on this opportunity from the English department! The LAST day to enroll is December 1, 2024. Join us for an adventure you'll never forget!

Click to access the Tour Enrollment Page

Contact Mr. Boshears (Room 1603) at (boshear@cpsboe.k12.oh.us) for more details and questions.

Parents and students, please note the Walnut Hills Dress Code listed in the Student Handbook.

Click HERE to review

We are so grateful for our brand new cafeteria expansion. We love that all of our students are able to sit and enjoy lunch with their peers and we want to make sure everyone is doing their part to maintain our beautiful space. Please review the following expectations for the cafeteria and cafeteria hallway.

Cafeteria Expectations

Hallway and Lunch Line Expectations

Our goal is to maintain a continuous flow of traffic, so that our students can report to their classes on time. Please help us to achieve this by following these expectations:
If you are using the Blair Circle or Junior High Gymnasium Traffic Circle please make sure that you pull forward as far as you can in the circle prior to stopping and dropping off your student(s).
If you have entered the circle and all traffic in front of you is stopped, then you may proceed with dropping off your student.
All traffic entering and exiting must stay in one line; no cars should try and pass other cars that are in the circle.

Attention Families: Please click on this LINK to review Drop off/Pick-up directions and Dismissal details

Membership Fees for our 2024-25 clubs are now live on Final Forms. If your student participates in any number of our clubs, please submit the flat-rate payment of $25 as soon as possible. This funding will allow our school to continue to offer the variety of programming that you've come to expect! Please view this letter that explains the need for our membership fee.

During the PowerSchool to Focus rollover, some contact information has been scrambled. We want to make sure that all stakeholders are receiving our communications. It takes a village, and we appreciate those of you forwarding our emails to families who are not getting messages. Please share THIS LINK with anyone you know not receiving emails from Walnut, so we can gather accurate information and update our system.

Attention Parents/Guardians:

It has been brought to our attention that students can create hypothetical scores in Canvas by simply clicking on the number the teacher entered-- and entering any number that would create a "hypothetical score." Please know that the grade book of record is Focus-- not Canvas. Any changes made by students in Canvas will not be reflected in Focus. If you want to check how your student is doing, always check Focus.

Are you not sure when to keep your student home if they are not feeling well? Please use the link below to access the CPS current Too Sick for School Policy.

Too Sick for School

Please keep in mind, illness is an excused absence and students will be able to make up work they will miss. Please do not send ill students to school because they have a quiz or test.

For CPS students and their families, help is a phone call away by dialing the Family Technology Support Center, (513) 363-0688 or emailing fts@cps-k12.org. Tech support is available in English and Spanish from 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday when school is in session.

New to Walnut? Hearing about important events after the fact?

The Parent Association communicates using a system called Constant Contact, so join our mailing list using the attached link and get up-to-date information about what's happening at Walnut Hills! Get Connected

Reporting Absences and Dismissals

Grades 7-9 Information Google Site

Grades 10-12 Information Google Site

2024-2025 Student Handbook

2024-2025 Club List

WHHS Important Phone Numbers

WHHS Association Mailing List

Our community communicates using a system called Constant Contact, so join our mailing list using the link above and get up-to-date information about what's happening at Walnut Hills!

This summer our school decided to go in a different direction, looking for a new school-based mental health partnership. After interviewing several mental health organizations our mental health team representatives collectively decided Children's Hospital would be the best fit for our Walnut Hills community.

Please click HERE for more details.

Click HERE to meet our new therapists.

Email: whhsattendance@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Website: walnuthillseagles.com
Location: 3250 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone: 513-363-8400
Twitter: @high_walnut