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Dear Walnut Hills High School Families:

Believe it or not, this week our students began their 2nd quarter of the school year. Time is flying by! Please be aware that grades will be finalized by the end of this week and made available on Focus for families to view October 21st at noon. Fall athletics are wrapping up and many of our sports are entering the State Tournament competition. We wish them all the best of luck! The 24-25 Walnut Hills Theatre Season opens this weekend with William Shakespeare's side-splitting comedy, Twelfth Night! All of our 7th grade students have an amazing opportunity to watch the show Monday during school and we are tremendously excited for them to have this experience. Tonight we will celebrate in a spooky fashion with the annual Boogie Bash for our 7th and 8th grade students. Tomorrow, the athletic department is hosting the annual Trunk-or-Treat from 1:00-3:00 PM. It is such a fun event to engage the entire community. We appreciate your continued support. Let’s rise to the highest!

Ashley Morgan

Interim Principal

Sursum ad summum

Go Eagles!

October

21 - 25 CPS College Week (see details below)

23 PSAT for all 10th grade students (email sent on 10/7 - details below)

24 PSAT for all 11th grade students (email sent on 10/7 - details below)

November

4 Midterm Week

5 No School for Students (Election Day)

6 Financial Aid Night (Virtual Program - Details below in Counseling Corner)

11 No School - CPS Closed (Veteran's Day Holiday)

20 Military Information Night (7:00 pm in the Auditorium)

25-29 Holiday Break

Join CPS October 21 - 25, 2024 for our College Week!
CPS College Week provides students grades 7-12 and families with information on preparing for, attending, and paying for college and career.
To RSVP for our College Night held at Walnut Hills HS on October 21st from 4-6pm and/or view our weeklong series of events, visit: www.cps-k12.org/CollegeWeek

Please click HERE to view the letter that was sent on October 7 with all the testing details.

Wednesday, October 23rd – All 10th grade students take the PSAT

Thursday, October 24th – All 11th grade students take the PSAT as a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship.

Also, on Thursday, 10/24, All Seniors should use the day (all day) to go on a college visit, work on their college applications, etc. They are excused from reporting to the school building but if they would prefer, they may work on their applications in a study hall at school. Counselors have offered to be available to any student who would like to make an appointment for assistance with any part of the college app process.

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

This past Thursday, your child received some important information in Homeroom. All students received a set of wired headphones, as bluetooth headphones are not allowed. Students may use their own wired headphones if they choose. Students in grades 7, 9, and 11 received information about the upcoming health screening, scheduled for October 30 and 31. Students in grades 10 and 11 completed the Digital Readiness and Exam Setup through the Bluebook testing app, to prepare for the PSAT, which is coming up next week. Seniors received a paper permission slip for the college work day on October 24. If a student missed this session, they can pick up what they need if Office 2209.

Walnut Hills Shadowing will begin on November 6th. We are excited for our current students to host our shadow students. Shadow students follow the host student around during bells 2-6. The host sign up was posted on our Canvas Student Body page yesterday and can also be accessed here.

Shadow Host Sign Up

Shadow spots are still available. The sign up can be found on our website.

Attention SENIORS!

Halloween is right around the corner! Sign up to participate in the annual costume parade/contest on Canvas Student Body page! This will take place during 1st & 2nd lunch in the JH gym. All non-participating seniors are encouraged to come watch! Prizes will be given to the best solo, duo, and group costumes.

Want to have a hand in designing the senior T-shirt? Submit your design ideas on Canvas! Submissions are due Sunday, October 20 at 11:59pm, and will then be voted on by the senior class. If your design wins, you get a free ticket to the senior boat cruise!

Attention Walnut Hills Parents!

Walnut's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council asks that you fill out this survey to help us make Walnut Hills a more equitable place.

As part of House Bill 123 (Ohio SAVES), schools must provide instruction in suicide prevention, violence prevention, and social inclusion, beginning this school year (2023-2024). By law, students in grades 6 through 12 must receive at least one hour or one standard class period per school year in EACH of the following topics. We completed our first session on Social Inclusion on Wednesday, September 18. The next two lessons will take place on the following dates:

• 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.

Is your student interested in the possibility of studying abroad this summer or at some point engaging in a high school study abroad experience?

Please join this virtual information session online via Zoom on October 24th from 7-8 pm to learn about these educationally aligned 3 to 4 week summer programs, their college and career readiness outcomes, their FUN activities, and all the cultural learning that occurs during this study abroad experience. You will also receive information regarding the program logistics, scholarship application process, pre-departure issues, and the in-program support. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Doreena Fox at foxdore@cpsboe.k12.oh.us or Matthew Hurley at hurleym@cpsboe.k12.oh.us.

Invitation:

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: Oct 24, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: CIEE Summer Study Abroad Programs and Scholarship Funding

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://ciee.zoom.us/j/87501756276

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

As the Bearcats line up for a win against Arizona State, we want your students to have a win in their application process. That is why we are waiving admissions application fees for Homecoming weekend!
Students must finish and submit their admissions application October 18 – 20 to take advantage of this application fee waiver.

Click HERE for details.

Seniors and parents/guardians: Join College Aid Pro for a free webinar walking you through the FAFSA and CSS Profile step-by-step.

10/23 at 7pm

Click HERE to Register

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing is committed to graduating nurses who reflect the broader U.S. population. To achieve this, we have been purposeful in implementing efforts that impact inclusivity and belongingness, providing students with equitable opportunities and supportive resources.

If you choose to attend, your absence will be excused and considered a college visit. Be sure to notify the Attendance Office of a Planned Absence.

Click HERE for more details.

November 6, 2024 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Virtual

Join us virtually to hear from a Financial Aid Officer from Miami University present the fundamentals of financial aid (grants, loans, scholarships) as well as information on the net price calculator. This information is applicable for all colleges/universities.

Please use this registration link to sign up for this program.

Learn tips and advice about interviewing for admission and scholarships. Ask Questions! Interact with professionals.

The link to register: https://forms.gle/7hZxbXL6fGc4cf5m7

Date: Thursday, November 14 from 3:15-4:30pm

Location: Conference Room

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.

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.

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.

Join Mrs. Lee in room 1109 for ACT and SAT prep during Junior-Senior lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Upcoming topics include parabolas, polynomials, pH, and parenthetical phrases.

Sponsored by the CIC and led by Mrs. Whited in room 1109 during Senior Lunch on Wednesdays.

The following sessions are for seniors only.

October 23 - How to research and apply for Scholarships

October 30 - What is Financial Aid?

Hey Seniors & Juniors! Join us in the Conference Room during 1st lunch for College Rep Visits. College Reps will be available to answer questions and talk to you about their school. The weekly college list will be posted on the TVs and daily announcements will be made during 2nd bell. This information will also be available on Naviance and our website Counseling page.

College Rep Visits

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.

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.

Y2WK Summer Youth Worker - This is an eight-week summer assignment only for students ages 14-18. Placements include CRC Rec Centers, Fire Cadet, Police Cadet, & Various other placements in City of Cincinnati departments. Sign-up begins January 2025.

Cincinnati Fire Recruit - This is for students who are at least 17 years of age who will be graduating spring of 2025 and want a career as a Cincinnati Fire Fighter.

Sign-up begins January 2025 & Written Test: Fall 2025

Click HERE for details.

Lifeguards: This is for individuals 15 years of age and older. Click HERE for details.

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 tour price does increase October 1, 2024. 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.

Walnut Hills Gatherings are parties / special events hosted by parents at WHHS with the goal of celebrating community, meeting new friends, and raising funds in support of our school.

Senior (Class of 2025) Parent Oktoberfest

Saturday, Oktober 19 | 7 PM

College essay complete

FAFSA complete

College visits

Cap & Gown ordered

It's time to celebrate Oktoberfest with other senior parents!....Don your best Lederhosen or Dirndl and yodel your way over to our haus for an evening filled with fun. Indulge in pretzels, savor beer cheese, and dance to the beat of authentic German music — WHHS style! Prost! (cheers) to a night you won't want to miss.

Place: Haus of Jen Shea & Rob McCracken | 3050 Observatory Ave (Hyde Park)

Hosts: Lisa & David Crawford | Tonia & Adam Elrod | Libby & Kevin Frank | Becky & David Gash | Carna & Bryan Hamilton | Karen Floyd & Glenn Leggett | Jen Shea & Rob McCracken | Liz & Jeff Schlaudecker | Veronica & Ted Tollefson

Menu: Soft pretzels, beer cheese, & other German fare | German style beers, non-alcohol beer and wine

Price: $40 / person

Click HERE for details and to purchase

7th Grade (Class of 2030) Parent Party — Icebreakers (what ARE your kids doing all day)

Friday, October 25 | 7 - 10 PM

Parents, are you wondering what your kids are doing all day at WHHS? Are you feeling out of the loop? Are your kids giving you answers to your questions that are leaving you with more? SO IS EVERYONE ELSE!!! We can figure this out together while laughing, eating, and meeting new people.

Place: Home of Erin & Todd Kelley | 2959 Alpine Terrace (Mt Lookout)

Menu: Food inspired by the WHHS cafeteria but to adult standards with vegetarian and GF options. Mix your own drinks bar station, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Entertainment: Funny (not corny) icebreaker games to help you figure out WHHS and what your kids are doing, while meeting other parents of 7th graders.

Price: $40 / person

Click HERE for details and to purchase

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

See below for the link to our Yondr pouch Q&A that provides more details about the transition to our new cell phone policy.

Yondr FAQ

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.

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