The Friday Forecast

The Mustangs brought home two California State Champions and three State Medalists!

Ronnie Ramirez makes it to the state finals again, but this time he secured the first boy state title in WHS history with a 9-2 victory over Rodriguez of Los Gatos High School.

Anaya Falcon drops a weight class and returns to the state finals to see Morales of Central High School. Morales is also a defending state champion. She proves the doubters wrong by securing her second consecutive state title with an 8-2 victory!

Jordan Carillo caps her senior season making it on the state podium. She’s a 2x CIF Champion, Masters champion and now state medalist.

Jasmine Macias caps her junior season on the podium for the second consecutive time. Last year she placed 8th, this year she took 6th place. She is a 2x CIF Champion, Masters Champion and now 2x state medalists.

Deandra Meza only a sophomore had an incredible finish to her season. She made it back to the state tournament this time she was on fire all weekend and secured a 4th place finish. Deandra didn’t win CIF or Masters but with her resilience, she kept going and prove to doubters that she is someone to watch for the next two years.

Camilo Ramirez aka "Milo" was voted by the coaches to receive the CIF state pursuing victory with honor award. An award that only 28 student-athletes get a year.

Lastly, the Lady Mustangs are California State Championships Team Runner Up! The highest place on the team championship list in school history!

MONDAY - MARCH 6

• *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25 pm

• Y2K Spirit Week: Monday - PJ vs Professional

TUESDAY - MARCH 7

• *Periods 3-4 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am-3:25 pm
• Y2K Spirit Week: Tuesday - Twist It Up Tuesday (dress as your friend)
  

WEDNESDAY - MARCH 8

• *Periods 1-4 Collaboration Schedule - 8:30 am-2:40 pm
• Y2K Spirit Week: Wednesday - Wish I Was (dress as celebrity)
  

THURSDAY - MARCH 9

• *Periods 1-2 & 5-6 Tutorial Schedule - 8:30 am - 3:25 pm

• Y2K Spirit Week: Thursday: Power Three (dress in trio or group)

FRIDAY - MARCH 10

• *Periods 1-6 Regular Schedule - 8:30 am- 3:25 pm
• Y2K Spirit Week: Friday - Flashback Friday (dress in Y2K attire)
  
• Deadline to order AP exams 2023
• Sadie Hawkins Dance - 6-10 pm - Gym
  

Thank you to our Black Student Union students for sharing an important message as we closed out Black History Month on Tuesday. Know the past, shape the future, and continue to grow!

Congrats to our FEBRUARY Students of the Month! ⁣⁣⁣⁣

⁣⁣At the end of each month our GLCs recognize a student who they believe represents the Walnut Way and makes a positive impact at WHS!

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Please congratulate the following students on being selected.

On Thursday, our ADP Seniors enjoyed a trip to the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. Our students explored the gardens and galleries, had a chance to see one of the world’s great independent research libraries, with more than 11 million items spanning the 11th to the 21st century.

On Tuesday, Seniors Emily Cao and Margaret Lee participated in the Rotary Speech Contest at Mt. Sac against High School students in the surrounding areas. All contestants were judged on a 15-point scale with speech topics ranging from climate change to Asian hate crime, Social injustice, and the fear young people face in the world today. At the end of the day, Emily Cao won the event with a first-place finish, and Margaret Lee finished 4th overall. Congrats to these two amazing young women!

Congratulations to Kian Chou and Joshua Dermawan for being selected for ALL STATE HONOR CHOIR!! They were selected from among the top choral singers in the state. They travelled to Fresno in February for three days of Intensive rehearsals, and an amazing performance. Congratulations and thanks for representing our school and district!!

Come and watch some of our choirs, soloists, and small ensembles. It’s an early (6 pm) and short show. Come and support your friends and kiddos! Tickets are available at the door!

Our Walnut High School Theater Department has been working hard to prepare for their Spring Musical, "Newsies."

Based on a true story, “Newsies” is the rousing tale of a ragged band of teenage newspaper sellers, who dream of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. After newspaper magnate Joseph Pulitzer hikes up the prices for his papers charged to the newsies, Jack Kelly rallies his fellow newsboys in an attempt to protest the change, falling in love with young reporter Katherine along the way. These young newsies from across the city come together and rise up against the exploitation of wealthy publishing tycoons and fight for justice using the only power they have – solidarity.

This entertaining, high-energy musical is not to be missed. Join Jack, Crutchie, Race, Albert, and the dozens of Newies cast member from the WHS School of the Arts as they seize the day to take on the powerful giants of New York.

Tickets officially go on sale today! Click on the link below to pick your seat!

ASB is offering the opportunity to purchase 4 more graduation tickets in the month of March. No form is necessary however we only take cash or check payable to Walnut High School.

Each ticket is $15 and if you purchase the maximum of 4, it would cost $60.

If we have additional tickets we will be offering more in the month of April. Tickets are available to purchase in ASB!

Walnut High Community Club is happy to announce that the yearly Mustang Scholarship will be live soon!

Click the link below for more information!

WHS Sadies Hawkins 2023
📍 WHS Gym
🗓️ March 10, 2023
⏰ 6-10 PM

First week ticket sales are available now only on Gofan, starting next week tickets will be sold on Gofan and at ASB office!

Date passes are now available for pickup in the ASB office. Be sure to turn them in by Wednesday, March 8!!!

Join the Spring clinics held by the WHS Boys' Basketball program. Meet Varsity Coach Khouzam and his trainers, and staff. Get acquainted with high school basketball. Open to all 6th - 8th grade athletes.

Support class of 2026 every Wednesday by buying Boba!!

Class of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 students should have received an email from their GLC via Sign Up Genius with a link to select their summer registration appointment.

Parents, please coordinate with your student your preferred date and time! Preferably, sibling appointments should be selected on the same day. Sibling appointments will not be made for you.

Registration appointments will be held from July 5 - July 28.

IMPORTANT: Student schedules will be created in June based on their course request selections. There is no benefit or drawback to selecting the first summer or last appointments; please set the appointment time that best fits your schedule. Summer appointments are to review schedules, check for scheduling mistakes, and to ensure that your student is taking the most appropriate courses for their grade level and post-secondary plans. Teacher change requests will not be honored.

Any questions? Call 909-594-1333 and leave a message. Before calling, make sure your student checks their school-issued email.

Graduation Cap & Gowns are available in the ASB office. You can purchase a Cap & Gown with Tassel for $45.00. Cash or check only.

The Academic Design Program (ADP) is a standards-based, integrated approach to learning. Using the Design-Based Learning methodology, Social Science and English are brought together as the students work through real-world problems in search of real-world solutions. Students will engage with the content through creativity and collaboration in order to build a mind-body connection with the material they learn. Please use the QR code or go to bit.ly/walnutADP to submit questions regarding ADP.

Below is an informational video for prospective AP students. The video covers EXPECTATIONS, TIME MANAGEMENT, STRESS MANAGEMENT, OPEN ACCESS, AP EXIT POLICY, and COLLEGE BOARD UPDATES.

• Friday, March 10th is the DEADLINE to order a late exam.
• Late Exam Fee is $140/exam.
• No cash! Only credit card, checks, and money orders accepted!
• March 31st IS THE LAST DAY TO CANCEL ANY EXAM and receive a $60 refund.

Feel free to click the link below for more information!

In the Spring of 2024, Walnut High School will be evaluated for accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). WASC accreditation shows our school meets high standards for operating a quality program. WASC accreditation is an ongoing cycle, including an initial self-study process, creating a schoolwide plan, and hosting evaluation visits. An accredited school is a statement to the broader community and the stakeholders that it is a trustworthy institution for student learning and committed to ongoing improvement.

It is imperative that we hear from all stakeholders, teachers, students, parents, community members, support, and district staff, as we set improvement goals through this reflective process. To reach that goal, we have created an electronic parent survey. Please take the time to complete the survey below and assist us in setting plans to make WHS the best school possible.

Walnut Valley Water District’s annual High School Media Contest is now open! Students have the opportunity to win a cash prize by creating their own media entry sharing their innovative ways and tips to save/reuse water within their community following the theme “Be a Water Saving Hero”. Deadline to submit media entries is Monday March 6th. Please see attached for the approved flyer by WVUSD.

• Winners will receive $100, $150, $200, or $250
• Qualified media entries can receive bonus points if posted on Instagram Reels or TikTok – MUST tag and follow @WVWDH2O on Instagram and TikTok
• Social media accounts must be listed as public
• The entry that has the most views on Instagram Reels or TikTok will receive a $25 gift card
• For complete contest rules and guidelines visit: wvwd.com/media-contest

Students will be subject to disciplinary action when a student has been absent from class without a valid excuse. All absences must be cleared within one (1) school day after the last date of absence. The preferred method for clearing absences is via parent/guardian phone calls to the attendance office.

Parents must call the attendance office the day their student is absent as early as possible or within two school days of an absence, at the latest. Messages may also be left. Please clearly state the student's first and last name, guardian name, dates or class periods absent, and reason for the absence.

A reminder email and robocall are sent to the parent on the day of the absence. If uncleared, the office will make a courtesy call the following day.

When parents do not call within the two school days, the absences are counted as truant and referred to the GLC. We will not accept late phone calls.

Attendance Reporting Hotline:

11 & 12 Grades: 909- 444-3642

9 & 10 Grades : 909 - 444-3625

Are you interested in attending Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC)? Attend the in person workshops below to receive help with the enrollment process and complete Connect 4—a process that assists graduating seniors with the transition to Mt. SAC and provides early registration for Fall 2023!

Don't be left without a yearbook. It's not late to buy before we sell out. Price is now $100. Order online at yearbookordercenter.com ($5 processing will be added) or through the ASB office. Price goes up again on distribution day so save a little money and buy your book today!

Swing by Mr. Luu's classroom - E12 - for FREE Algebra 2 tutoring! He will be there on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and available to help our students study for tests, assist with homework problems, or help answer any questions!

BIRTHDAY MARQUEE is now available! If you have a student that has a birthday coming up, be sure to make a birthday dedication on the WHS marquee! All proceeds goes to support WHS students and staff so RESERVE YOURS TODAY!

Great idea for WHS staff, teachers and Alums too!

Please see the map below for two exit options when you pick up your student. As a reminder, please do not park under the solar panels in the front entrance or any red zones.

9th GRADE (Class of 2026)

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

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

10th GRADE (Class of 2025)

Wil Lares (A – LO) wlares@wvusd.org

Sonia Nunez (LU – Z) snunez@wvusd.org

11th GRADE (Class of 2024)

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

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

12th GRADE (Class of 2023)

Jennifer Tucker (A – LI) jtucker@wvusd.org

Jeff Jacks (LO – Z) jjacks@wvusd.org

ADP (Academic Design Program)

Viviana Hoyos vhoyos@wvusd.org

Intervention Counselor

Jennifer Peiten jLPeiten@wvusd.org

Due to many problems and safety issues we DO NOT allow student lunches to be delivered anywhere on campus.

Food, drinks or other items are NOT to be passed to students through the fence. This is strictly prohibited.

Outside Food Delivery Services such as UBER Eats/Door Dash is strictly prohibited. Food will be confiscated if deliveries are dropped off.

We understand the importance of student nutrition but we encourage students to either use the free lunch at school or bring their lunch from home.

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.

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.

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