THE WOLVERINE CONNECTION

Wolverine Family,

As most people are aware of, today was my last day as principal at White River Valley High School. I have accepted the position to be the next superintendent at Eastern Greene Schools. While I am excited to begin my next professional journey, I am also sad to leave the Wolverine Family and the great students and staff I have had the pleasure to work with.

The send off that the students and staff gave me this morning means more to me than I could ever put in words. From the gifts from each class, to the signed plaque from the entire school, and the faculty lunch it has been an emotional day that has warmed the heart of this old principal.

I want to take a moment and say a heartfelt thank you to the entire Wolverine School Community. The past five years we have been a great team! I am proud that we have built positive relationships, quality programs, and hopefully provided experiences that have prepared students for life after high school. It has truly been an honor to lead White River Valley High School. I will cherish my countless memories working with the students and watching them answer life's challenges and work towards their career goals. Witnessing the students grow academically, experience extra and co-curricular activities, and seeing the five classes graduate has meant the world to me.

I also want to thank each and every one of our faculty and staff members. WRV HS is in good hands with the outstanding adults that work in this building. The faculty and staff is caring, hardworking, and they all have a student-first mentality. Each day it was a pleasure to come to work and team up with the awesome staff of WRV HS and I thank each staff member for all they do now and will continue to do in the future. Without a doubt, everyone will continue to work every day to provide the students at WRV HS with the best possible education.

So, as I bid a farewell, one last time I want to thank everyone here at White River Valley for welcoming me as your principal and I wish everyone all the best moving forward. Thank you for making my time as a Wolverine such a fantastic experience! You should all be proud to be Wolverines as I was very proud to be a small part of the Wolverine Family and serve as your high school principal.

Thank You White River Valley,

Doug Lewis

• WRV High School Guidance Office | 8/29/2024

  Kelsey Moody | School Counselor | kmoody@wrv.k12.in.us

  
  

  SENIORS:

  College Application Week is September 23rd-27th. These colleges will be offering free applications during this week, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!

  
  

  SENIORS:

  Now is the time to start applying for colleges and scholarships. Keep a close eye on the weekly newsletter and the school website for scholarship opportunities. You can also search for other scholarships on your own. Be sure to check for scholarships from your chosen college! Come see me if you have any questions!

  
  

  https://techforce.org/uncf/

  • Ford Auto Tech Scholarship

  • Deadline is August 31st

  https://mccreadylaw.com/2024-cyberbullying-awareness-scholarship/

  • Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship

  • Deadline is August 31st

  https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=occfscholar&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1YYdE7Zc9dqRNbmFToJLHrOuqGkuXc6vc3bBW_IS26qvQFWCNSppskV6U_aem_AYZoRZcR-XpAvlRZWxW1TYSs9Nt_L_t43XiFiU3p0ZkM7H0SheCxusFhZIPKK8g5yEChNKCx4vYPE4Db5ARg87Gf

  • Lilly Endowment Scholarship (Owen County)

  • Deadline is August 31st

  https://jobs.greatclips.com/scholarship-application

  • Great Clips Scholarship Program

  • Deadline is September 1st

  https://www.greenecountyfoundation.org/scholarships/lilly/

  • Lilly Endowment Scholarship (Greene County)

  • Deadline is September 5th at 4PM

  https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

  • Coca-Cola Scholarship Program

  • Deadline is September 30th at 5PM

  https://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank/community/scholarship-application-form.html

  • US Bank Student Scholarship

  • Deadline is October 30th

  https://pettable.com/#scholarship

  • Mental Health Importance Scholarship

  • Deadline is November 1st

  https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

  • Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

  • Deadline is November 12th

  https://heysunday.com/products/our-best-selling-detergent-sheets?selling_plan=4751098143#scholarship

  • HeySunday’s Eco-Warrior Scholarship

  • Deadline is December 1st

  https://www.trikappa.org/scholarships/

  • Tri Kappa State-Level Scholarships

  • Deadlines Vary

  https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships/scholarship-details

  • BigFuture Scholarships

  • Monthly Drawings

  https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/2k-scholarship/?dtd_cell=SMPLSODCZPPSOTOTOTHOTHRN010000&utm_source=studentscholarships&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=acq1p_ss_s_u_u_sch_u_u&utm_content=app

  • Sallie Mae Scholarships

  • Monthly Drawings

  https://www.latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education/

  • Innovation in Education Scholarship

  • Deadline is the 20th of Each Month

Student handbooks have been handed out. Each student and family is ask to review the handbook and return a signed acknowledgment that one was received and reviewed. The acknowledgment form will be passed out with the handbooks. Attached below is a digital copy.

Parents and students, please help us have a great year and be sure to review the student dress expectations outlined below.

Student Attire (Dress Code)

Students who do not meet the following guidelines will be asked to change, remove, or cover questionable item (s). Continued offenses will be handled as insubordination. The guidelines listed are not to imply that this is the complete list and may include any item deemed inappropriate and/or in bad taste by the administration. If a student/parent/guardian has a question about a particular item, please contact the school administration before wearing the item.

1. Headwear, including but not limited to hats, hoodies, and bandanas., unless approval has been given by building administration (Spirit Days)

2. Shorts and skirts or dresses must reach the top of the ipad when turned horizontally and held at the top of the knee. No rips or tears above this length will be acceptable.

3. Midriff and/or stomach must not be showing. This includes midriff not showing during the normal course of the day (moving from class to class and getting in and out of locker).

4. No spaghetti strap type tank tops will be allowed. No low cut sleeveless shirts will be allowed as well.

5. Clothing items that advertise alcoholic beverages, tobacco, illegal drugs and/or clothing with suggestive or obscene messages are prohibited. This also includes phrases with dual meanings.

6. Shoes are to be worn at all times.

7. For safety reasons, chains or clothing with excessive metal objects and/or straps are not to be worn. This includes wallet chains, dog collar necklaces with sharp points, and neck chains.

8. Sunglasses, unless approved for medical reasons, are not to be worn in the building.

9. All pants must be worn at the waistline. No undergarments shall be visible through or outside any clothing.

10. Book bags, gym bags, briefcases, purses, coats, blankets, and athletic jackets are not to be taken to classrooms. Teacher discretion if classroom temperature is an issue.

Note: Certain academic area classes may require a more stringent requirement regarding dress. The school reserves the right to impose other reasonable requirements due to health or safety concerns while involved in certain activities.

New state law, Senate Enrolled Act 185, bans cellphones during instruction time unless specifically permitted by the teacher for educational purposes. Student cellphones should be turned off and stored in their lockers or turned off and out of sight. We thank all of our students and families in advance for your cooperation with this new law. More details about the WRV HS cellphone policies and expectations can be found in the student handbook.

Harmony will be our student database and one of the "methods" we use to communicate throughout the school year. There are several features that parents can utilize to stay up to date on their students progress. We encourage all parents to stay engaged with Harmony and stay informed. If you need assistance please contact the high school office.

• Cover price: $30 until December 31, 2024.
• Order by August 30 & get 4 icons with your name personalization FREE
• Bring cash or checks made out to WRV Yearbook to Mrs. Leibacher in Rm. 106, or go to Jostens.com to order with credit card or split payments.

• Senior Ads on sale now. Order your senior Ad by December 21st to ensure space in the book. Bring cash or checks made out to Wolverine ReVue to Mrs. Leibacher in Rm. 106 or order and design your ad online at Jostens.com
• Every senior must submit a baby photo and a personal senior photo to Mrs. Leibacher by December 21, even if you plan a spring photo session. You can add those photos later! Photos may be emailed to Mrs. Leibacher at the same time they are emailed to Mrs. Emmons. If you are bringing a physical photograph, please take it to Mrs. Emmons & Mrs. L can get the digital copy from her.
• If you do not plan to have senior photos taken, please let Mrs. Leibacher know and we can schedule a FREE head shot session with our Yearbook staff.
• Watch your email for your Senior Survey and Senior Quote form.

The junior class of 2026 is selling laundry detergent/dishwasher packs/trash bags for their prom fundraiser. Please see any junior or contact the sponsors, Mrs. Brown, or Ms. Morrison to place an order.

Attention Juniors:

This is the last weekend to sell, sell, sell laundry detergent/trash bags. This is our biggest fundraiser for prom. Remember you need to sell 20 items to be eligible to decorate for prom. But even if you only sell 1 item, you help your class out, even if you aren't attending prom.

Forms and money are due on Tuesday, Sept 3, 2024. Make sure you fill out your tally sheet, add everything up and the money matches what you sold.

Shine Bright In Your New Position, Mr. Lewis!

- Your Wolverine Family

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Tuesday 09/03 -

• Girls Soccer vs North Knox @5:00 PM
• Girls Golf @ West Vigo @ 5:00 PM
• Cross Country @ Edgewood - The Mustang Invitational @ 6:00 PM
• JV/V Volleyball @ Wood Memorial @ 6:30 PM
• Boys Soccer vs North Knox @ 7:00 PM

Wednesday 09/04 -

• Boys Tennis vs Sullivan @ 5:00 PM

Thursday 09/05 -

• Girls Golf @ North Daviess @ 4:30 PM
• Boys Soccer @ Vincennes Rivet @ 5:30 PM

Friday 09/06 -

• JV/V Volleyball @ Shakamak @ 6:00 PM

Saturday 09/07 -

• Cross Country @ Columbus North Classic @ 9:00 AM
• Girls Soccer @ Covington High School @ 12:00 PM

WRV Athletic Department will be selling all sports passes this season!

Individual passes will be $80

Individual passes (60 and over) $60

Family passes will be $175

All students grades 3-12 will receive a free FANG GANG Pass for home contest (excluding tournament contest). The FANG GANG passes will be passed out over the next couple of weeks.

Contact the HS office to get your all sports passes today!

If you are interested in earning a "free all sports pass" and helping out the athletic department at the same time, we will once again be offering the opportunity to work athletic gates to earn your pass.

Please see the attachment below for all the details.

Email: dlewis@wrv.k12.in.us
Website: http://hs.wrv.k12.in.us/
Location: 5644 IN-54, Switz City, IN 47465, USA
Phone: (812)659-2274
Twitter: @WRVwolverines