WKHS Connections
June 7, 2024
Captains of the Week
Congratulations to our Captains of the Week:
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
June 7: Full day of school, "Thursday" schedule, 7th period final exam at 1 pm
June 10: Final exams (periods 1 & 2). AM only | 10:30 am dismissal
June 11: Final exams (periods 3 & 4). AM only | 10:30 am dismissal
June 12: Final exams (periods 5 & 6). AM only | 10:30 am dismissal
(June 12: Last day of school for grades 9-11)
CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2024!
GRADUATION VIDEO LINK:
State of Michigan Graduation Commendations Are in Main Office
Personalized Commendations From Rep. Mike Harris' Office Now in Main Office
Thank you, Rep. Harris and the Michigan State Legislature for recognizing the hard work of our amazing students!
Graduation Ceremony Photo Update
WKHS Orchestra Boosters Teams Up with Kroger Community Rewards
Kettering Orchestra Boosters is excited to announce that we are now enrolled in the Kroger Community Rewards Program! By simply purchasing your everyday groceries you can support the Orchestra program. Sign up two ways, online or on the app. To sign up through the Kroger webpage, once logged into your Account, select Community Rewards, then search for Kettering Orchestra Boosters. Or sign up through the Kroger app, by clicking on the 3 bars in upper right side, select Rewards, then search Kettering Orchestra Boosters. The rewards earned will help KOB to replace formal wear, purchase music, bring experienced clinicians into the classroom and more. Thank you for supporting the Kettering Orchestra program.
As always, please reach out to wk.orchestras@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions.
Counselor's Newsletter
This Week's Counselor's Corner:
Captains Corner Online Store -- Get your gear here:
Captains’ Corner online store is now open! Shop now from the comfort of your own home at www.wkhscaptainscorner.com Place your order today and pay for it online. Your order pick up can be scheduled Monday thru Friday from 7:30-1:30 or have your student pick up your order during lunch!
WKHS Athletics
Boys Soccer Kick-off Meeting is June 10
BOYS SOCCER will be hosting thier annual fall season kick-off meeting for the 2024-2025 season on June 10th at Kettering in the LGI room at 6:30pm (please enter through the front doors of the school.)
This meeting is for all incoming and current players and their parent(s).
We will be signing up kids for our highly encouraged summer league, signing the waiver, and going over the massive changes going in the athletic program, updating your contact information, our plan, schedule, and expectations. New players and Parents can meet the coaches and ask questions at the conclusion.
WKHS Football Golf Outing 7/20
A note from the principal:
We are excited to continue our 1-to-1 technology initiative this year. This is an opportunity we believe will best position students for success and aligns with our mission.
Each classroom will have at least three charging stations, but to best prepare your student’s Chrome Book for a full day’s use please be sure to charge their device overnight.
We understand parents and students have concerns about device protection. To best support student safety, backpacks and computer bags are not permitted in classrooms. However, we encourage families to consider neoprene device cases with handles.
Our 1-to-1 initiative will also take away the academic need for cell phones and personal electronic devices.
As we begin the year, students will be directed house their phones in the hanging holders in each classroom. This will be a school-wide expectation, for all classrooms. This will allow students to avoid the distraction of push alerts, social media, group texts and other non-academic uses of their device.
Research shows these distractions have a negative impact on academic achievement.
Headphones are also prohibited from classrooms.
Students who use their phones for glucose readers or other medical needs are exempt from this policy. Parents are asked to include this information in their Plan of Care documents.
Students will continue to have the privilege to use their personal devices at lunch, passing time and in the building, during early morning and after-school hours.
All classrooms remain equipped with teacher telephones. In addition, student phones will be only feet away in case of emergencies. You can always reach our main office at 248-673-1261.
Counselor's Corner Newsletter
Robotics Update
STEM Enrichment Program Registration Now Open
Waterford School District Robotics Teams
W.I.R.E.D - Waterford Initiative for Robotics Education & Development - a Waterford School District STEM enrichment program, is opening its registration window now through June 28, 2024 for the 2024-2025 season featuring VEX IQ Robotics for incoming 1st - 8th grade students in the Waterford School District. Visit the link below to find out more about this fantastic program, including how to register and become a coach!
Our W.I.R.E.D Program is where our younger students begin to build their understanding of robotics to assist them in being successful in our High School Robotics program with FRC team 3098. If you have an incoming 9th - 12th grader who is interested in joining team 3098 please visit: https://bit.ly/wsd3098
Waterford Kettering Parent Information
Volunteer Application
THANK YOU, CRUMBL!
Thank you, Waterford Crumbl, for donating cookies to our AMAZING staff! Such a sweet treat!
Order online or call ahead: 248-886-4997
4998 Highland Rd
Waterford, 48328
It's cookie day!
Thank you, Mrs. McGrath!
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Thank you, Mr. Hembree!
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Thank you, Mrs. Lane
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Contact Us
Attendance Office: 248-673-6440 | Main Office: 248-673-1261
Principal’s office: 248-673-1326 | Counseling Office: 248-673-1264
Athletics: 248-674-0113 | Mr. Harwood's Cell Phone: 248-309-1160