The Friday Forecast

On Tuesday during lunch, we proudly recognized four exceptional student-athletes at a special ceremony during lunchtime. Surrounded by loved ones, these outstanding individuals were recognized for their unwavering dedication. Their journey has been defined by relentless determination, countless hours of practice, and outstanding leadership both on and off the field.

Congratulations once again to our student-athletes and their families. We eagerly anticipate cheering them on as they pursue their dreams at the collegiate level!

MONDAY - May 27

• Memorial Day - No School

TUESDAY -May 28

• *Minimum Day -Finals Exam Schedule (Period 6 & Period 5) 8:30 am - 12:40 pm
• Senior Graduation Practice I - 8:00 am - Meet in the Gym
• Front Office will close at 1:00 pm due to the minimum day schedule
  

WEDNESDAY -May 29

• *Minimum Day -Finals Exam Schedule (Period 1 & Period 3) 8:30 am - 12:40 pm
• Senior Graduation Practice II - 8:00 am - Meet in the Gym
• Front Office will close at 1:00 pm due to the minimum day schedule
  
• Senior Awards Night -6:00pm -PAC

THURSDAY -May 30

• *Minimum Day -Finals Exam Schedule (Period 2 & Period 4) 8:30 am - 12:40 pm
• Front Office will close at 1:00 pm due to the minimum day schedule
  
• Graduation Commencement Ceremony at 6:00 pm
• Distribution of Diplomas 7:30 pm at the Gym
• Last Day of School

FRIDAY - May 31

• Summer Break Begins!
• Grad Night at Six Flags

Congratulations to the shining stars of our graduating class of 2024 Prerna Bharath, Baharullah Mahin, Lucas He, and Tiara Monemi!

These exceptional seniors have consistently demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, and community involvement throughout their time at Walnut High. We are incredibly proud to announce that their achievements will be highlighted in the upcoming edition of the Outlook community newsletter this summer.

On Tuesday, we celebrated the remarkable accomplishments of our athletes, performing arts teams, and coaches who achieved championships this school year!

The entire campus celebrated our teams and their outstanding achievements with a parade.

The dedication, hard work, and talent displayed by our teams have truly made this school year memorable, and moments like these remind us of our school's strength and spirit!🏆🎉

This morning the Class of 2024 gathered for a memorable Senior Brunch, marking yet another milestone on their journey towards graduation. At the event, our seniors enjoyed a delicious breakfast spread while participating in raffles that added an extra element of thrill with a skilled hypnotist who entertained the crowd, leaving everyone amazed and delighted.

We owe a huge thank you to our Senior Class Cabinet, Class Advisors, Walnut High Community Club, and ASB Crew for their dedication and hard work in making the Senior Breakfast a resounding success.

Last Friday, our seniors soaked up the last rays of the day enjoying games, capturing memories with photos, grooving to live music, indulging in delicious tacos, and savoring treats from the Walnut High Community Club dessert bar.

Thank you to our Senior Class Advisors, Mrs. Corolar Schultz and Mr. Andy Schultz for their tireless dedication behind the scenes, making this magical event possible!

We salute the Class of 2024 and wish them all the best for the bright futures ahead!

It's A Walnut Thing! The Walnut High School Cayuse yearbook, Volume 56, was released to our school on Wednesday, 5/22.

A massive shoutout is for our incredible yearbook advisor, Mrs. So Hee Tan, and our dedicated yearbook students who poured their hearts and souls into crafting over 350+ pages of memories, capturing the essence of our entire school year.

From countless hours of behind-the-scenes editing to late nights filled with creativity, their hard work and dedication truly shine through in this year's edition.

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to ensure that you're well-prepared for the upcoming final exams. Here's the final schedule to help you plan accordingly:

• Monday, May 27: Holiday (No school)
• Tuesday, May 28: Final exams schedule begins

Please take note of this schedule and use the extra day on Monday to rest and prepare for the exams starting on Tuesday, May 28.

Best of luck with your finals!

The following dates are VERY important for Seniors to be aware of. Please review the time, date, and location with your Senior to be on time and in the right location.

• Tuesday, May 28 - MANDATORY Graduation Practice I - 8:00 am in the gym
• Wednesday, May 29- MANDATORY Graduation Practice II - 8:00 am in the gym
• Wednesday, May 29 - Senior Awards Night at 6:00 pm in the PAC
• Thursday, May 30 - Graduation! Seniors must arrive at the gym no later than 4:15 pm!
• Friday, May 31 - Grad Nite - Six Flags Magic Mountain. Buses board at 6:10 pm, leave at 6:30 pm return at 4:15 am.

Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Ken Gunn Stadium. The graduation ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 pm. We are one week away from graduation and wanted to share some important information leading up to that special day.

• GRADUATE DROP-OFF: Graduates can be dropped off on the sidewalk in front of the staff parking lot. The gate by the Admin building will open at 4:00. Spectators will not be allowed through this gate. There is no graduate drop off in the student parking lot.

  
  

  PARKING: Our student parking lot gates will open at 4:00 pm for general parking. We highly encourage you to carpool, as this lot has limited parking. Parking on the street is also available.

  
  

  SENIOR CHECK-IN: Graduates must arrive in the gymnasium by 4:15 pm. All Seniors will be searched before entering the gym.

  
  

  GATES OPEN: Gates will open for general admission into the stadium at 4:30 pm. Handicapped seating is available starting at 4:15 pm. Seniors must visit Mr. Schultz to put guest names down on the handicapped entrance list.

  
  

  GRADUATION TICKETS: Graduation tickets and handicapped passes will be passed out to Seniors during the graduation rehearsal on Wednesday, May 29.

  
  

  HANDICAP DROP-OFF: The designated drop-off point for guests needing assistance is situated on the north side of the stadium, accessible from La Puente Rd. One person is welcome to accompany the guest to the designated handicapped seating area on the track. After dropping off, please proceed to park at the Suzanne Middle School parking lot, ensuring you display a WHS-issued Handicapped Placard to enter the lot. After parking, use the crosswalk on La Puente Rd. to safely reach the graduation ceremony venue. CLICK HERE FOR A MAP

  
  

  LIVE STREAM: We plan to stream the ceremony live on YouTube for friends and family who cannot attend. We will send you the link next week so you can share it with them.

  
  PROHIBITED ITEMS: Any items that obstruct the view of someone sitting behind you are prohibited. This includes balloons, umbrellas, fatheads, and large signs. We ask that you do not bring air horns or loud noise makers to the ceremony and are considerate of the people sitting around you. We are expecting a sold out ceremony, so we ask that you do not save seats in advance.

On Wednesday, we held our last Staff Meeting of the school year. We ended the meeting by giving some year-end awards. Please congratulate our 2023-2024 Walnut High School Staff Award Winners:

• Classified Employee of the Year: Linda Jimenez
• Teacher of the Year: Tina Yu-Wong
• Science, World Languages, ELD, VAPA Division Teacher of the Year: Bryn Schultz
• English, Social Science, CTE Division Teacher of the Year: Kate Borihane
• Math, SPED, PE Division Teacher of the Year: Nick Blackford
• Certificated Mustang of the Year: Kathy May
• Classified Mustang of the Year: Jessie Chen
• Support Mustang of the Year: Kristine Nodarse- Hernandez
• Rookie Mustang of the Year: Pauline Mendoza

Golden Mustangs are given to staff members who had a milestone moment this year or was nominated by multiple people for pouring their heart into Walnut High School. Congrats to the following Golden Mustang Award Winners:

As the school year comes to an end, it's essential to address any remaining balance in your meal account. Below are two options available to you:

1. Refund Request

• Visit www.walnutnutrition.org.
• Click on "Refund Request."
• Complete the Refund portion of the form.
• Email the completed form to nutrition@wvusd.org.
• Refunds will be processed within 10 business days.
• Deactivate autopay to prevent further charges.
• Note: If your student intends to purchase snacks or beverages, ensure there is sufficient money in their account or bring cash for purchases.

2. Transfer Request

• Visit www.walnutnutrition.org.
• Click on "Refund Request."
• Complete the Balance Transfer portion of the form.
• Email the completed form to nutrition@wvusd.org.
• Transfers will be processed within 10 business days.
• Deactivate autopay to avoid automatic deductions.

Please take action based on your preference by following the instructions above. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions please call the Nutrition Services Department at (909)595-1261 ext. 31313

The Latin Alliance Club in partnership with our Walnut High Latin Parent Alliance will be selling graduation stoles starting next week in room Z5 or at the ASB stage during lunch for only $22.

Get ready to show your spirit with our 2024 yard signs! Stop by room E20 from Tuesday, May 14, through Friday, May 24, to pick up yours and let your neighborhood know you're part of the Walnut High School family.

Supplies are limited, so don't miss out on this chance to proudly display your Mustang pride!

Seniors, as the end of your high school career is getting closer, it's time to start thinking about your Google Drive. Google Takeout will allow you to transfer your Drive to another account. You can start that process by clicking HERE. You can also download all your files using this link, HERE. If you have any questions, please let me know. Remember that once your account is deleted, we can't recover anything from it. The accounts are usually deleted within a week of graduation.

Starting May 6th, Seniors may begin returning their Chromebook and Charger to the TDC during 6th period until 3:35pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

You must return both the Chromebook and the charger to receive your diploma and clear any outstanding withholdings from your records.

If you have any questions or need to make other arrangements to return your Chromebook please message me on Google Chat at rjkim@wvusd.org.

Boys Basketball will be selling VIP parking spots for graduation day. Please see the attached flyer or Mr. Khouzam in room E20 for more details. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE!

San Gabriel Valley ROP is proud to announce our summer CTE Express Online Classes.

Classes begin June 10th, 2024 and registration begins today.

CTE Express Online Classes run from June 10th, 2024 through July 19th, 2024 (6 weeks); upon successful completion 10 credits are issued per course.

These online courses are open to all partner district students on a first come first served basis, beginning today. Please see the attached fliers.

Students can easily register by clicking the enroll now link or scan the QR code located on the fliers. Courses include: Business Management Entrepreneurship and Health Careers.

The Walnut High School Golf Tournament will be hosting its 12th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Friday, May 31, 2024, at The California Country Club.

This event raises vital funds to support our golf program. These funds will be used to purchase much-needed equipment, tournament fees, transportation, meals, and a supportive coaching staff to help them succeed on the field!

Below is the brochure with all the details about the tournament. Please email Golf Coach Cecil Woods at L11C8@aol.com or contact him at (951) 205-4349.

Thank you for your support!

Summer is just around the corner, and it's time to dive into our water polo training! Whether you're new to the sport or a returning player, we want you to be part of the excitement. Sign up now and join us for an amazing summer of fun and skill-building in water polo!

Starting April 29th, the library will be closed.

Please plan accordingly and make the necessary arrangements for your study needs. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding!

Celebrate your achievement in style with stunning graduation leis from the Chinese American Parent Association and Walnut High Community Club!

These beautiful leis are not only a symbol of success but also support our school as a fundraiser. Every purchase contributes directly to programs and initiatives that benefit our students and community.

Place your order now and be part of something special!

Parking permits are required for students to park in the student lot. A student must have a parking permit to park in the student lot located by the Softball Field. In order to receive a parking permit, the student must complete the on-line application, HERE. The requirements are listed below:

• Complete Student Parking Application
• Download California Driver's License
• Download evidence of vehicle insurance coverage with student listed as insured driver

Once the Parking Application is completed stickers will be issued by Mrs. Markel at the Assistant Principal's office. If you had a parking decal last year, you MUST complete the form again this year and replace your old sticker. You must display the sticker on your car before parking in our lot. You have until the end of the week to pick up your sticker. WVUSD is NOT responsible for any damage or theft of the vehicle, this includes any articles left in it.

If you have a student with a birthday on the horizon, seize the opportunity to make a special dedication to our prestigious WHS marquee! Your contribution directly supports WHS students and staff, so don't wait – reserve your spot today!

Perfect for WHS Staff, Teachers, and Alums too!

Let's make every birthday unforgettable and support our school together!

Access your WHS transcripts conveniently through your Student Portal or visit www.walnuths.net under the student's tab. Create a free account on Parchment to view or request a transcript.

For alternative formats or assistance, contact our friendly front office staff – we're here to help!

Grab your copy and mark your calendars for these key events!

GRADE 9 (Class of 2027)

Corolar Schultz (A-LI) cschultz@wvusd.org

Jeff Jacks (LO-Z) jjacks@wvusd.org

GRADE 10 (Class of 2026)

Jennifer Tucker (A-LL) jtucker@wvusd.org

Morgan Galeener (LO-Z) mgaleener@wvusd.org

GRADE 11 (Class of 2025)

Wil Lares (A-LO) wlares@wvusd.org

Sonia Nunez (LU-Z) snunez@wvusd.org

GRADE 12 (Class of 2024)

Nathan Newman (A-LI) nnewman@wvusd.org

Jenny Alegre (LO-Z) aalegre@wvusd.org

ADP (Academic Design Program)

Viviana Hoyos vhoyos@wvusd.org

Intervention Counselor

Jennifer Peiten jLPeiten@wvusd.org

To ensure accurate attendance records:

• Be present at the beginning of each period to verify attendance.
• Reconcile single-period absences through the attendance office.
• Contact the Attendance Department for corrections and full-day absences.

For assistance or reporting absences, use the Attendance Reporting Hotline:

• 11th & 12th Grades: 909-444-3642
• 9th & 10th Grades: 909-444-3625

Let's make every day count towards success!

Students must attend every class, every day, and be on time. In order to receive daily credit, students are to bring all necessary materials to class. Students will not be excused from class to get materials. Homework and class assignments are to be completed on time and to the best of the student’s ability. Only behaviors befitting the learning environment are acceptable. Students are to comply with all reasonable requests of any staff member. Dress code will be enforced.

During summer registration, students and their guardians watched the rules and expectations video for the upcoming school year. If you did not have a chance to watch it, please take a minute to view the video to help you be successful this year!

Parents: One thing you will notice this year are tardy or cell phone detention automated emails. If your child was issued a detention for excessive tardies or a cell phone violation, you will get an email with information on the detention they need to serve.

Website: walnuths.net
Location: 400 Pierre Road, Walnut, CA, USA
Phone: 909-594-1333
Facebook: facebook.com/WalnutHighSchool
Twitter: @walnut_mustangs