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Dear Walnut Hills High School Families:

I hope you are doing well and settling into a routine now that we have been back to school for several weeks. We have had a strong start to the 24-25 school year - and I know that is only due to the combined efforts of all members of our school community. I am most grateful for all of your support of our students and the school. One of my favorite parts of the year is hearing the teachers share how much they are enjoying the process of getting to know their new students.

September 16th marks the midterm week of the first quarter. That is the perfect time to check in with your child about their progress. It is always interesting and informative to get the students’ perspective on how they feel that they are doing in progressing towards their goals. This is a good time to listen!

As we approach the roll out of Yondr pouches, I want to make sure that you are informed and have answers to some of the frequently asked questions about this new process. Please review THIS document. We appreciate your help in making this transition as smooth as possible.

Ashley Morgan

Interim Principal

Sursum ad summum

Go Eagles!

September

16 Midterm Week

23 Staff PD Day - No School for Students

25 Senior Forum Q&A (6:30pm Virtual meeting, details below)

26 College Affordability Info Session (7pm Auditorium)

27 College Fair during lunch (Bell 4)

27 Homecoming Parade

28 Homecoming

30 College Fair during lunch (Bell 4)

October

3 Schools Closed

7 Parent Association Sneaker Ball

11 End of 1st quarter

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.

Homecoming is quickly approaching.

Please join us for the homecoming parade on Friday, September 27th at 6:00. The parade will start from the Blair steps, go into the neighborhood, and end inside Marx stadium. Join us for fun, food, and school spirit! Please see the two attachments for more information!

The homecoming dance is Saturday, September 28th from 8:00-11:00pm on South Field AT WALNUT. Details about the dance can be found on this document. Please be sure to review it thoroughly before purchasing your tickets!

Tickets:

Tickets will be available on the Walnut Athletics website from September 15th, 2024, to September 26th, 2024, at 11:59pm. In-person cash only sales will take place during 1st and 2nd lunch Tuesday, September 23rd - Thursday, September 26th. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER SEPTEMBER 26TH, OR AT THE DOOR.

Guests:

Guests from other schools will be required to purchase a ticket, as well as turn in a signed permission slip. Permission slips can be picked up from 2209, 1110, 3117, or printed from the ticket webpage. Permission slips must be signed by the parent/guardian of the guest, as well as the guest's principal or assistant principal (if in high school). Guests must be in at least 10th grade, and under the age of 21. Permission slips are due Thursday, September 26th at 3:00pm.

Want to help?

This dance isn't successful without your help! The class of 2025 has put together an Amazon wishlist with decor, as well as a sign-up genius with food/beverage needs, and parent help. We greatly appreciate any help you can provide! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the class of 2025 advisors - Ms. Greulich & Mr. van der Bent

Dear Walnut Hills families,

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. At Walnut Hills, these lessons will take place on the following dates:

• Wednesday, September 18: Social Inclusion

• Wednesday, November 20: Violence Prevention

• Wednesday, January 29: Suicide Prevention

If you choose to have your student opt-out of this lesson, please complete the form below and have your student return it to the Office 2207 by Monday, September 16. 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.

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 for the latest Walnut Athletics News

Congressman Greg Landsman is hosting a Service Academy Fair Sept. 7 at 11:00 AM to learn about the application and nomination process. Representatives from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the other federal service academies will be there to answer questions.

Click HERE for more information.

Date: October 5th at 7pm

Fueled Collective

Tickets link:

https://donorbox.org/walnut-hills-sneaker-ball

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

Attention Families: Please click on this LINK to review Blair Circle Traffic Info for drop off and pick-up

SENIORS!

It's time to start thinking about your Senior Portrait. Click on the link below for details. All portraits must be taken by one of the approved photographers by Oct. 14, 2024.

Class of 2025 Senior Portraits

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

Counseling Department 2024-2025

September 25, 2024 | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | Virtual

An opening program that focuses on all aspects of the college application process. Information will be provided about managing the application process with Naviance, writing college essays, and securing teacher recommendations, the importance of the senior packet, and upcoming deadlines. Look for the meeting invitation via email.

Here is the LINK to the Senior College Forum video.

Plan for this significant investment in your child's future.

September 26 from 7-8pm in the Auditorium

Join Mrs. Lee in room 1109 for ACT and SAT prep during Junior-Senior lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Upcoming topics we will review include absolute value, probability, percents, decimals, and fractions.

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

The following sessions are for seniors only.

September 11 - How to write the "Community" Supplemental Essay

September 18 - How to write the "Diversity" Supplemental Essay

September 25 - How to write the "Creative and Identity" Supplemental Essay

These events will include information on academic, community, and spiritual life at the University of Notre Dame, as well as insights into the admissions and financial aid processes. This is a great opportunity for you, your students and their families to learn more about Notre Dame.

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Chaminade Julienne High School, 505 S Ludlow St, Dayton, OH

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Ursuline Academy, 5535 Pfeiffer Rd, Blue Ash, OH

Registration for the ND on the Road events is available here:
(Monday, September 16, 2024):
https://enrollment.nd.edu/ndontheroad/?id=10361da8-46c5-4208-9bbe-e19e20b2ff3c

(Tuesday, September 17, 2024):
https://enrollment.nd.edu/ndontheroad/?id=26861c5a-6d34-43b4-9876-fd51526f33f7

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. Be on the lookout for weekly emails regarding who is coming to visit. Information will also be available on Naviance and our website Counseling page.

College Rep Visits - September

Attention students 16 years and older:

The Madisonville branch of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) has a job opening for a Homework Helper Enrichment Aide (HHEA), which is one of the few positions that high school students can apply for. Applicants must be 16 years or older and available to work after school hours, Monday through Thursday, for a total of 12 hours per week.

You can find more details about the position here: CHPL Employment Opportunities.

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)

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.

Westside — Are You Smarter Than a Walnut Hills High Schooler?

Friday, September 20 7-10 PM

Finally, a chance to show off that useless information you have in your head! Come join us for a Trivia Night. Come with your friends as part of a team, assemble a team once you are there, or go it alone!

Place: West Side Brewing | 3044 Harrison Ave (Westwood)

Hosts: Michele Kay | Dawn Kurchak

Menu: Catch-a-Fire Pizza | Beer & soft drinks ** includes 1 drink ticket and pizza (additional drinks and food available for purchase)

Entertainment: Prizes for each of the 3 rounds and a GRAND prize

Price: $30 / person

Click HERE for details and to purchase

Fusion Feast - A Celebration of Korean and Filipino Delights

Saturday, October 5 6-10 PM

Prepare your palate for a gastronomic adventure as we showcase the rich and vibrant tastes of both Korean and Filipino cuisines. From savory bulgogi to delectable dumplings, and many more - our menu promises to take you on a journey through the diverse and delicious world of East Asian and Southeast Asian culinary traditions.

Place: John & Carol Gillotti's Hanok | 3726 Sherbrooke Drive (Evendale)

Hosts: John & Carol Gillotti | Jay & Tara Limoco | Oronde & Quincy Williams

Price: $40 / person

Click HERE for details and to purchase

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

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.

Please click here to learn about the WHHS Club Membership Fee along with instructions for registering your student for their activities in Final Forms.

**Please note that students who are new to Walnut may not yet be loaded into Final Forms. Students may participate in clubs in the meantime by keeping in direct contact with the advisor, paying the Membership Fee once the student information has populated.**

Students driving to school must apply for a parking permit (this is a Senior/Junior privilege followed by Sophomores on October 1st, if available). Click on the registration information link below for more details and access to the registration form.

Cost of permit is $30.00 for the year. The cost will be reduced to $15.00 at the beginning of second semester.

Student Parking Permit Registration Information

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