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Dear Walnut Hills High School Families:

Next week marks one of our favorite weeks of the school year- Homecoming Week. From the spirit in the hallways, to the pep rallies, parade, football game and dance the whole community drips with blue and gold. We would love to extend an invitation to all of our Walnut Hills stakeholders to join us in celebrating our amazing school. We thank each and every member of our community who recognizes, supports, and celebrates our students. Stakeholder involvement is such an important piece of the Walnut Hills puzzle. If you are looking for ways to get involved we have several groups always looking for support and volunteers. WHIP, WINGS, the WHHS Parent Association and Athletics Boosters are all fantastic and welcoming organizations to join. To find out more, please visit the parent page on our website HERE. Let’s rise to the highest! Go Eagles!

Ashley Morgan

Interim Principal

Sursum ad summum

Go Eagles!

September

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) and Homecoming Parade at 6:15pm

28 Homecoming Dance

30 Yondr Pouch distribution in homeroom and College Fair during lunch (Bell 4)

October

3 Schools Closed

7 Parent Association Sneaker Ball

11 End of 1st quarter

Walnut Hills High School is pleased to announce 17 National Merit Semifinalists who will advance in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Competition.

Each year, the National Merit Scholarship Program honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability. The following students represent less than 1% of the 1.3 juniors who scored highest on PSAT last year.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 National Merit Semifinalists:

Roger Boerger, Luna Debono, Taleh Fananapazir, Karna Gajjar, Leslie Gimbert, Luke Greiner, Eloise Griffin, Elisabeth Hou, Ian Leventhal, Andrew Liao, Jacob Menz, Tejas Mundhe, Jeev Sampath, Avery Schindel-Hassan, Addison Wagner, Jonathan Walker, Sarah Wilson

National Merit also recognized 34,000 Commended Students nationwide who earned scores in the top 3-4%. These students do not continue in the competition but could qualify for Special Scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 National Merit Commended Students:

Kira Afanuh, Cameron Bettinger, Claudia L Celsor, Caden Elrod, Anas Farrag, Edmund Gimbert, Abhinav Goel, Abraham Hagood, Kaitlyn Hand, Luke Jump, Rylan Kelley, Emma Kim, Gavin McCracken, Oliver McEvilley, Ella McFarland, Declan Mohler, Alexander Montello, Cameron Morgan, David Phalen, Maya Sampath, Chara Sarr, Noah Schlaudecker, Aditya Singh Lakeland Spaeth, Ruby Starkman, Elena Tomassian, Aidan Ward, Nora Zink

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.

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.

Walnut's Annual Homecoming is next week! Please view this comprehensive document to learn about all of our festivities and how you and your family can participate! Our parade will be stepping off from the school at 6:15 on Friday, September 27th before making its way into Marx Stadium for the game - join us!!

Thank you SO much to those that have donated to make this the best homecoming possible for our students. We are still in need of a few more items. Please check the signup genius to see how you can help.

Tickets are on sale through the Walnut Athletics website through September 26th. In person cash ticket sales will take place 9/24-9/26 during first and second lunch in the cafeteria. Guest permission slips can be picked up from 2209 or 1110, and must be turned in by September 26th to 2209 or 1110.

This is a reminder that Yondr pouches will be distributed in homerooms on Monday, September 30th. 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

Returning to the stage for the first time this season, The Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department is eager to welcome audiences to their fall play, the legendary comedy Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare. The show runs October 17-19, 2024 at 7 p.m. and October 19th at 2p.m.

Click HERE for more details.

Our annual festival of student-produced one act plays! Students will not only act; but direct, design, and tech as well. Join us for several evenings of fresh, inventive, and innovative work.

Click HERE for more details.

Students: Please make sure to take a look for any missing items in the cafeteria lost and found. All items will be donated at the end of the quarter

Click HERE for the latest Walnut Athletics News

Date: October 5th at 7pm

Fueled Collective

Tickets link:

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

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

Join us virtually on September 25 from 6:30-8pm to ask follow-up questions after viewing the Senior College Forum. The video can be found in Naviance, in the upper righthand corner, under "Welcome to Naviance."

The link to join the meeting has been emailed to seniors and their parents/guardians. It is also available on the Counseling page of the Walnut Hills website.

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.

Come to the Auditorium on September 26 at 7pm for a presentation on financing your students' post-secondary education.

Attention Students:

Visit with admissions reps and gather information on prospective colleges in the Junior High Gym during lunch on September 27 and 30.

Receive feedback on your personal statement from admissions reps in-person on September 30 and October 1. Use the link below to sign up.

2024 College Essay Blitz Registration

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

October 2 - How to write the "Activity/Issue" Supplemental Essay

October 9 - Questions I have about my college application!

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 - September

Senior Monthly Newsletters 24-25

Junior Monthly Newsletters 24-25

Gr. 9 & 10 Monthly Newsletters 24-25

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.

Click HERE to access School Counselor Meeting LINKS.

If you have any issues making an appointment, email your counselor.

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.

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.

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! An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 25th in Mrs. McGill's room 2605 at 6 pm. Please RSVP at this link here. This trip is open to grades 9-12 only. See you soon!

Greece & Rome Tour Page

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

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.

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

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