WHS Announcements
**TUTORING Available: Mrs. Hodge will be available for tutoring each day during study hall. She will also have after-school tutoring until 4:00 weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You do not need an appointment. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Hodge.
Friday, 12/08/2023
Here are your Friday Fun Facts:
- Mrs. Hodge will be offering after-school tutoring today.
- Art Club will meet in Mrs Montgomery's room today during lunch. Come & help plan the Art Club Christmas lunch.
- Lunch for next week will be:
- Monday-chicken strips
- Tuesday-tacos
- Wednesday-cheeseburgers
- Thursday-country fried steak
- Friday-pizza
- Expeditions members need to have 1/2 of the fee paid before we leave for Christmas break. Lists showing payments are posted outside the classrooms of Mr. Smith, Ms. Heitmeyer, and Mrs. Harris. If you have any questions, please see one of your tour guides.
- Next week is Christmas week! Start out Monday with pajama day. On Tuesday, juniors and seniors wear red while freshmen and sophomores wear green in the battle of Christmas colors, Wednesday is Christmas hat day, break out your ugly Christmas sweaters on Thursday, and then Friday get ready for the big game that night by coming to school in a white out.
- Congratulations to 3 of our girls volleyball players for being selected to the All South Volleyball team. Congrats to Emma Rapp, Kate Atchison and Ashtyn Griffin!
- Today is National Crossword Solvers Day, National Lost & Found Day and Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day.
- Today we also have several birthdays to celebrate. Make sure you wish a Happy Birthday to KaLyn Farmer, Clayton Musgrave and Brandon Scrivner.
Thursday, 12/07/2023
Here are your Thursday Topics:
- Mrs. Hodge is gone to a Teacher Conference today. She will be offering after-school tutoring tomorrow.
- Expeditions members need to have 1/2 of the fee paid before we leave for Christmas break. Lists showing payments are posted outside the classrooms of Mr. Smith, Ms. Heitmeyer, and Mrs. Harris. If you have any questions, please see one of your tour guides.
- Next week is Christmas week! Start out Monday with pajama day. On Tuesday, juniors and seniors wear red while freshmen and sophomores wear green in the battle of Christmas colors, Wednesday is Christmas hat day, break out your ugly Christmas sweaters on Thursday, and then Friday get ready for the big game that night by coming to school in a white out.
- Today is National Slime Day, National Illinois Day and National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
- On this date, in 1941, Japanese planes bombed the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor, killing 2,403 people. We honor and remember the service members and civilians who lost their lives that day.
Wednesday, 12/06/2023
Here is your Wednesday Wisdom:
- Mrs. Hodge is gone to a Teacher Conference today and tomorrow. She will be offering after-school tutoring on Friday.
- FCA meets today in the library at lunch, come say hey!
- There is no Tech Bytes meeting today.
- Expeditions members need to have 1/2 of the fee paid before we leave for Christmas break. Lists showing payments are posted outside the classrooms of Mr. Smith, Ms. Heitmeyer, and Mrs. Harris. If you have any questions, please see one of your tour guides.
- Next week is Christmas week! Start out Monday with pajama day. On Tuesday, juniors and seniors wear red while freshmen and sophomores wear green in the battle of Christmas colors, Wednesday is Christmas hat day, break out your ugly Christmas sweaters on Thursday, and then Friday get ready for the big game that night by coming to school in white (white-out t shirts).
- Attention Seniors: Don’t forget to order your graduation cap and gown. Orders submitted after Dec 17th will be subject to a late penalty. Order forms are in the main office or you can order online at www.jostens.com.
- Today is Mitten Tree Day, National Miner’s Day and National Pawnbrokers Day.
Tuesday, 12/05/2023
Here are your Tuesday Tidbits:
- Mrs. Hodge is gone to a Teacher Conference today, tomorrow, and Thursday. She will be offering after-school tutoring on Friday.
- There will be a short FBLA meeting in Ms. Heitmeyer's room at the start of lunch today.
- Expeditions members need to have 1/2 of the fee paid before we leave for Christmas break. Lists showing payments are posted outside the classrooms of Mr. Smith, Ms. Heitmeyer, and Mrs. Harris. If you have any questions, please see one of your tour guides.
- NHS is sponsoring a blood drive today at the Woodlawn Baptist Church from 12:30 - 5:30. Please make an appointment by scanning the QR codes in the hallway. Students who are 16 need a signed permission form, and all students will need to show a form of ID. You can earn a $10 Amazon gift card and extra credit by donating or recruiting donors. All students and NHS volunteers should sign out in the office and notify their teachers before leaving the building to walk over to the blood drive. Let's save some lives, Woodlawn!
- Today is World Soil Day, World Trick Shot Day and International Ninja Day.
- On today’s date, in 1901, Walt Disney was born in Chicago.
Monday, 12/04/2023
Here are your Monday Messages:
Lunch for this week is as follows:
-Today: Chicken Nuggets
-Tomorrow: Beefy Nachos
-Wednesday: Deli Sandwich
-Thursday: Salisbury Steak
-Friday: Bosco Stick
- Mrs. Hodge will be gone to a Teacher Conference on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week. If you need her help, come to study hall today. She will be offering after-school tutoring on Friday.
- Expeditions members need to have 1/2 of the fee paid before we leave for Christmas break. Lists showing payments are posted outside the classrooms of Mr. Smith, Ms. Heitmeyer, and Mrs. Harris. If you have any questions, please see one of your tour guides.
- NHS is sponsoring a blood drive on Tuesday, December 5 at the Woodlawn Baptist Church from 12:30 - 5:30. Please make an appointment by scanning the QR codes in the hallway. Students who are 16 need a signed permission form, and all students will need to show a form of ID. You can earn a $10 Amazon gift card and extra credit by donating or recruiting donors. All students and NHS volunteers should sign out in the office and notify their teachers before leaving the building to walk over to the blood drive. Let's save some lives, Woodlawn!
- Today is Santa’s List Day, International Cheetah Day and National Sock Day.
Friday, 12/01/2023
Here are Friday’s Fun Facts:
- Don’t forget White-Out T-shirt order forms are due to Ms. Heitmeyer by today!
- There will be NO AVC classes today due to Mt. Vernon being on a noon dismissal.
- Art Club will meet today in Mrs. Montgomery's room. Bring your lunch.
- Attention Seniors: Don’t forget to order your graduation cap and gown. Orders submitted after Dec 17th will be subject to a late penalty. Order forms are in the main office. You can also order online at jostens.com.
- NHS is sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, December 5 from 12:00 - 5:00 at the Woodlawn Baptist Church. Donate blood or recruit someone to donate on your behalf and earn extra credit and a $10 Amazon gift card by email. You must be 16 to donate and have a parent or guardian sign a consent form. Schedule an appointment by scanning the QR codes on the flyers in the hall. If you have any questions, come down to the fun end of the hall and talk to Mrs. Harris.
- NHS Members, there will be a sign-up sheet to work at the blood drive posted on the board outside Mrs. Harris' door.
- Expeditions members should have at least $50 paid by Friday, December 15. Payments may be made to Mrs. Harris, Mr. Smith, or Ms. Heitmeyer.
- Today is National Christmas Lights Day, National Eat A Red Apple Day and National Rosa Parks Day.
Thursday, 11/30/2023
- Don’t forget White-Out T-shirt order forms are due to Ms. Heitmeyer by tomorrow!
- There will be NO auto shop class today.
- There will be NO AVC classes tomorrow due to Mt. Vernon being on a noon dismissal.
- Attention Seniors: Don’t forget to order your graduation cap and gown. Orders submitted after Dec 17th will be subject to a late penalty. Order forms are in the main office. You can also order online at jostens.com.
- Congratulations to the following Students of the Month
Freshman - Jayda Kibler
Sophomore - JW Morgan
Junior - Daven Flota
Senior - Kate Atchison
- NHS is sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, December 5 from 12:00 - 5:00 at the Woodlawn Baptist Church. Donate blood or recruit someone to donate on your behalf and earn extra credit and a $10 Amazon gift card by email. You must be 16 to donate and have a parent or guardian sign a consent form. Schedule an appointment by scanning the QR codes on the flyers in the hall. If you have any questions, come down to the fun end of the hall and talk to Mrs. Harris.
- NHS Members, there will be a sign-up sheet to work at the blood drive posted on the board outside Mrs. Harris' door.
- Expeditions members should have at least $50 paid by Friday, December 15. Payments may be made to Mrs. Harris, Mr. Smith, or Ms. Heitmeyer.
- Today is National Personal Space Day, National Mason Jar Day and National Stay Home Because You’re Well Day.
Wednesday, 11/29/2023
Here is your Wednesday Wisdom:
- FCA meets in the library today at lunch - come say hey!
- Class officer pictures are today in study hall. Please report to study hall and wait for the announcement dismissing you.
- White-Out T-shirts are being sold for the boys basketball game on December 15th vs. Waltonville. If you would like an order form, see Ms. Heitmeyer or grab one from the office. Orders are due to Ms. Heitmeyer by this Friday, December 1st.
- There will be NO auto shop class tomorrow.
- There will be NO AVC classes this Friday due to Mt. Vernon being on a noon dismissal.
- NHS is sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, December 5 from 12:00 - 5:00 at the Woodlawn Baptist Church. Donate blood or recruit someone to donate on your behalf and earn extra credit and a $10 Amazon gift card by email. You must be 16 to donate and have a parent or guardian sign a consent form. Schedule an appointment by scanning the QR codes on the flyers in the hall. If you have any questions, come down to the fun end of the hall and talk to Mrs. Harris.
- NHS Members, there will be a sign-up sheet to work at the blood drive posted on the board outside Mrs. Harris' door.
- Expeditions members should have at least $50 paid by Friday, December 15. Payments may be made to Mrs. Harris, Mr. Smith, or Ms. Heitmeyer.
- Today is National Square Dancing Day, National Chocolates Day and National Throw Out Your Leftovers Day.
Tuesday, 11/28/2023
Here are your Tuesday Tidbits:
- White-Out T-shirts are being sold for the boys basketball game on December 15th vs. Waltonville. If you would like an order form, see Ms. Heitmeyer or grab one from the office. Orders are due to Ms. Heitmeyer by this Friday, December 1st.
- Members of student council, please grab your lunch and come eat in the library today. We've got lots to discuss!
- There will be NO auto shop class on Thursday.
- There will be NO AVC classes this Friday due to Mt. Vernon being on a noon dismissal.
- Today is National French Toast Day and National Day of Giving, also known as #GivingTuesday. What’s that you ask? It’s a day set aside to inspire people to do something good. We all have the power to make our own little corner of the world better. Celebrate today by doing something nice for someone else, volunteering your time or donating money to a cause you care about.
- Here is a quote in honor of Giving Tuesday:
“Do all the good you can,
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as you ever can.”
Monday, 11/27/2023
- Here are your Monday Messages:
- Lunch for this week is:
Today-popcorn chicken
Tomorrow-chicken fajitas
Wednesday-pulled pork on bun
Thursday-country fried steak
Friday-hot dogs
- Youth and Government members, please check your email for an important update for this Saturday.
- White-Out T-shirts are being sold for the boys basketball game on December 15th vs. Waltonville. If you would like an order form, see Ms. Heitmeyer or grab one from the office. Orders are due to Ms. Heitmeyer by this Friday, December 1st.
- Today is National Bavarian Cream Pie Day and also Cyber Monday.
- Famous birthdays on this day include rocker Jimi Hendrix, Bill Nye the Science Guy and Jaleel White, most famously known as Urkel.
- A quote for your day: “The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is how high you raise your foot.”
Tuesday, 11/21/2023
Here are your Tuesday Tidbits:
- Today is a 2:10 dismissal day. AVC is on a 2:10 dismissal schedule as well.
- There is no Chess Club today.
- There will be no school Wednesday-Friday this week. We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving break with your family and friends!
- Karaoke club is meeting in Mr. DeBoard’s room at lunch today.
- Lunch for next week is:
Monday-popcorn chicken
Tuesday-chicken fajitas
Wednesday-pulled pork on bun
Thursday-country fried steak
Friday-hot dogs
- Today is the last day to turn in order forms for the Booster Club Spirit Wear. Order forms are available on the information desk right outside the main office.
- Today is World Television Day, World Hello Day and National Gingerbread Cookie Day.
- A quote for your day: “Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.”
Monday, 11/20/2023
- Just a reminder that tomorrow is a 2:10 dismissal day. AVC is on a 2:10 dismissal schedule as well.
- Lunch for this week is:
Today - chicken nuggets
Tomorrow - tomato soup w/ grilled cheese
- There will be no school Wednesday-Friday this week for Thanksgiving Break.
- Come out and support the boys basketball team at their first home opener tonight at 6:15 pm.
- Tomorrow is the last day to turn in order forms for the Booster Club Spirit Wear. Order forms are available on the information desk right outside the main office.
- Today is World Children’s Day, as well as National Absurdity Day and National Peanut Butter Fudge Day.
- Now, a quote as we head into Thanksgiving this week…hopefully this will help us all practice gratitude for even the simplest of things. “What if you woke up tomorrow with only the things you were grateful for today?”
Friday, 11/17/2023
- Thank you to all The Flock members for bringing desserts in for the Thanksgiving meal!
- All Scholar Bowl matches that were scheduled this week have been postponed due to conflicts at the opposing schools.
- Mrs. Hodge will not be here the rest of the week.
- There will be no auto or manufacturing class at Mount Vernon today.
- Happy Birthday today to Libby Champ! If you see her, make sure you wish her a Happy Birthday.
- Today is National Homemade Bread Day and also, conveniently, National Butter Day as well!
- Today is also Substitute Educators Day - if you know a substitute teacher or have one in class today, make sure you give them a shout out. These teachers play a vital role in education. They are flexible, resilient and deserve our respect.
- A Ronald Reagan quote for the day: “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”
Thursday, 11/16/2023
- Any industrial tools class students that are planning to get a school lunch today, you will need to go down and get your lunch around 11. There will be an announcement as well as a reminder.
- All Scholar Bowl matches that were scheduled this week have been postponed due to conflicts at the opposing schools.
- Mrs. Hodge will not be here the rest of the week.
- There will be no auto or manufacturing class at Mount Vernon tomorrow.
- Deer day is tomorrow. If you are planning on taking that day off and want it to be excused you must bring in a signed note from your parents/guardians and your deer tags to the main office by the end of the day today.
- In the spirit of fun, if you choose to celebrate, please note that today is National Button Day, National Fast Food Day and also, the International Day for Tolerance. We would like to leave you with a thought-provoking quote in honor of the International Day for Tolerance…“In order to have faith in your own path, one does not need to prove that someone else's path is wrong.”
Wednesday, 11/15/2023
- Boys basketball and cheer media pictures will be taken today during study hall. Please report to study hall and wait for the announcement dismissing you.
- Reminder: No Industrial Tools class today.
- Here is the lunch schedule for tomorrow. There are several schedules posted throughout the building.
Lunch A:
If you are in Study Hall with the following teachers you eat lunch during Lunch A tomorrow:
Ms. Berry
Mrs. Scott
Mrs Montgomery
Mrs Morgan
Mrs Webber
Mr Trill
Mr Witzel
Lunch B:
If you are in study hall with the following teachers you eat lunch during Lunch B tomorrow.
Mr Smith
Ms Rapp
Mrs Lamczyk
Mr Deboard
Mrs Hodge
Mrs Coalson
Ms Heitmeyer
If you are confused please ask a staff member before lunch starts tomorrow.
- Any industrial tools class students that are planning to get a school lunch tomorrow, you will need to go down and get your lunch around 11. There will be an announcement as well as a reminder.
- Flock members: If you signed up to bring a dessert for the Thanksgiving lunch tomorrow, please drop your dessert off in Mr. Gamber’s office.
- All Scholar Bowl matches that were scheduled this week have been postponed due to conflicts at the opposing schools.
- Mrs. Hodge will not be here the rest of the week.
- There will be no auto or manufacturing class at Mount Vernon this Friday, Nov 17th.
- Deer day is Friday, November 17th. If you are planning on taking that day off and want it to be excused you must bring in a signed note from your parents/guardians and your deer tags to the main office by the end of the day tomorrow.
Tuesday, 11/14/2023
Congratulations to Jase Burkett for scoring her 1000th career point in the opening game of the DuQuoin Tournament last night!
All Scholar Bowl matches that were scheduled this week have been postponed due to conflicts at the opposing schools.
Mrs. Hodge will not be here Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday this week. If you need tutoring, come get it today!
The Delta Theta Tau sorority is hosting a dine and donate on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 5-8pm at Pizza Hut in Mt. Vernon. 15% of all sales will be donated to the chapter.
Flock members: If you signed up to bring a dessert for the Thanksgiving lunch on Thursday, please drop your dessert off in Mr. Gambers' office.
Any industrial tools class students that are planning to get a school lunch on Thanksgiving day this Thursday, you will need to go down and get your lunch around 11. There will be an announcement as well as a reminder.
There will be no auto or manufacturing class at Mount Vernon this Friday, Nov 17th.
Deer day is Friday, November 17th. If you are planning on taking that day off and want it to be excused you must bring in a signed note from your parents/guardians and your deer tags to the main office by the end of the day Thursday the 16th.
Fall 2023 Booster Club Spirit Wear Order Forms are available on the information table in front of the main office. Completed order forms are due by Tuesday, November 21.
Monday, 11/13/2023
All Scholar Bowl matches that were scheduled this week have been postponed due to conflicts at the opposing schools. Varsity will practice today.
Reminder that Girl's Bowling starts today.
There will be no auto or manufacturing class at Mount Vernon this Friday, Nov 17th.
The Delta Theta Tau sorority is hosting a dine and donate on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 5-8pm at Pizza Hut in Mt. Vernon. 15% of all sales will be donated to the chapter.
Deer day is Friday, November 17th. If you are planning on taking that day off and want it to be excused you must bring in a signed note from your parents/guardians and your deer tags to the main office by the end of the day Thursday the 16th.
Fall 2023 Booster Club Spirit Wear Order Forms are available on the information table in front of the main office. Completed order forms are due by Tuesday, November 21.
Friday, 11/10/2023
Industrial tools class will not meet today.
Art Club will meet in Mrs Montgomery's room today during lunch.
The Delta Theta Tau sorority is hosting a dine and donate on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 5-8pm at Pizza Hut in Mt. Vernon. 15% of all sales will be donated to the chapter.
Deer day is Friday, November 17th. If you are planning on taking that day off and want it to be excused you must bring in a signed note from your parents/guardians and your deer tags to the main office by the end of the day Thursday the 16th.
Fall 2023 Booster Club Spirit Wear Order Forms are available on the information table in front of the main office. Completed order forms are due by Tuesday, November 21.
All senior early leavers on Fridays will attend the Veterans Day program. Since there is no study hall today there is no one leaving early!
Also - HAPPY BIRTHDAY on Sunday to Mrs. Harris! Make sure you wish her a Happy Birthday when you see her today.
Thursday, 11/09/2023
FBLA Members: There will be an important FBLA meeting in Ms. Heitmeyer’s room today during lunch. Bring your lunch and come hangout as we begin preparing for the Southern Area Conference.
Industrial tools class will not meet tomorrow.
Fall 2023 Booster Club Spirit Wear Order Forms are available on the information table in front of the main office. Completed order forms are due by Tuesday, November 21.
Wednesday, 11/08/2023
Attention bowlers and boys and girls basketball participants! Anyone that is planning on participating in bowling, boys basketball or girls basketball this year, must pay their $25 participation fee as soon as possible. This fee must be paid to the main office.
FBLA Members: There will be an important FBLA meeting in Ms. Heitmeyer’s room tomorrow during lunch. Bring your lunch and come hangout as we begin preparing for the Southern Area Conference.
There is no Tech Bytes meeting today.
Picture retakes are tomorrow morning! They will be ready to take pictures at 8 am, so please get here early to have your picture taken. Winter sports pictures will begin immediately after. All basketball players and cheerleaders need to have their jerseys for pictures. Also, girls basketball media day is tomorrow in study hall.
Industrial tools class will not meet this Friday.
Fall 2023 Booster Club Spirit Wear Order Forms are available on the information table in front of the main office. Completed order forms are due by Tuesday, November 21.
Tuesday, 11/07/2023
Chess Club will NOT be meeting today.
Attention bowlers and girl’s basketball participants! Anyone that is planning on participating in bowling and girl's basketball this year, must pay their $25 participation fee as soon as possible. This fee must be paid to the main office.
FBLA Members: There will be an important FBLA meeting in Ms. Heitmeyer's room this Thursday during lunch. Bring your lunch and come hangout as we begin preparing for the Southern Area Conference.
Picture retakes and Winter sports pictures are on Thursday, Nov 9. Retakes will be first thing in the morning, so come to school ready to go! Boys and girls basketball and cheer members need to have their jerseys/uniforms ready for pictures that day.
Industrial tools class will not meet this Friday, 11/10/23.
Reminder for all volleyball players to please turn in your uniforms and bags to Mrs. Lamczyk’s room.
Monday, 11/06/2023
Attention bowlers! Anyone that is planning on participating in bowling this year must pay their $25 participation fee before the first match. This fee must be paid to the main office. Bowlers cannot compete in any matches until this fee is paid.
Girl's basketball players, please make sure you pay your $25 participation fee as well.
Reminders for students:
Dress code reminders- students cannot wear pajama pants or house slippers to school. You will be asked to change and if not you will have to go home and change.
Shirts must cover the stomach area at all times. Just because you wear a jacket over the shirt, the jacket must be zipped up or buttoned to cover the stomach area.
Friday, 11/03/2023
Attention bowlers! Anyone that is planning on participating in bowling this year must pay their $25 participation fee before the first match. This fee must be paid to the main office. Bowlers cannot compete in any matches until this fee is paid.
Dress code reminders- Students cannot wear pajama pants or house slippers to school. You will be asked to change and if not you will have to go home and change. Shirts must cover the stomach area at all times. Just because you wear a jacket over the shirt, the jacket must be zipped up or buttoned to cover the stomach area.
Student Council, please check Google classroom so you can answer an important question about next week.
Attention Art Club: We will meet today. Please check Google Classroom to be prepared for the meeting
Also - HAPPY BIRTHDAY tomorrow to Mrs. Berry! Make sure you wish her Happy Birthday when you see her today.
Thursday, 11/02/2023
Attention bowlers! Anyone that is planning on participating in bowling this year must pay their $25 participation fee before the first match. This fee must be paid to the main office. Bowlers cannot compete in any matches until this fee is paid.
Student Council, please check Google classroom so you can answer an important question about next week.
Attention Art Club: We will meet tomorrow. Please check Google Classroom to be prepared for the meeting.
Wednesday, 11/01/2023
Thank you to Student Council and Art Club members who helped make Trunk or Treat night fun for the kids in the Woodlawn community. Well Done!
Attention bowlers! Anyone that is planning on participating in bowling this year must pay their $25 participation fee before the first match. This fee must be paid to the main office. Bowlers cannot compete in any matches until this fee is paid.
FCA meets today in the library - come say hey!
TechBytes is meeting today during lunch in Mr. Trill's room. Bring your lunch and game with us.
Attention Art Club: We will meet this Friday. Please check Google Classroom to be prepared for the meeting.
Congratulations to the following students of the month for October:
Senior - Emma Rapp (Principal Award Winner)
Junior - Daylon Pollard
Sophomore - Anna Bousman
Freshman - Jake Fults
Attention Art Club: We will meet this Friday. Please check Google Classroom to be prepared for the meeting.
Tuesday, 10/31/23
Youth and Government members, please check your email for an important announcement!
Have a Happy Halloween!
Monday, 10/30/23
AVC students will be dismissed today at 11:00. The Bus will leave at 11:20. This is due to PSAT testing at Mt Vernon.
Thursday, 10/26/23
Art Club will meet today for the last 10 min of Study Hall. Mrs. Montgomery will make an announcement for Art Club to go to her class room.
AVC students will be dismissed today @ 11:00. Mount Vernon is on a 2:00 dismissal. Bus will leave for AVC and industrial tools class at 11:20.
Reminder, there is no school tomorrow due to the Mt Vernon Teacher’s Conference.
On Monday, 10/30, AVC students will be dismissed again at 11:00. The Bus will leave at 11:20. This is due to PSAT testing at Mt Vernon.
Wednesday, 10/25/23
FCA meets today in the library - come say hey!
Youth and Government members, please check google classroom for a critical update.
Art Club will meet on Thursday for the last 10 min of Study Hall. Mrs. Montgomery will make an announcement for Art Club to go to her class room.
Thursday, October 26th AVC students will be dismissed @ 11:00. Mount Vernon is on a 2:00 dismissal. Bus will leave for AVC and industrial tools class at 11:20.
Tuesday, 10/24/2023
No plans for dinner tonight? Make sure you head to JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill in Mt Vernon from 5p-10p. 15% of the profit will be donated back to WHS booster club. This is for dine in or carry out orders.
Thursday, October 26 AVC students will be dismissed @ 11:00. Mount Vernon is on a 2:00 dismissal. Bus will leave for AVC and industrial tools class at 11:20.
Monday, 10/23/2023
Last opportunity for Parent Teacher conferences is tomorrow, October 24th from 3:00-6:30pm.
Don’t forget to make plans for dinner tomorrow, October 24th from 5-10 pm at JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill in Mt Vernon. 15% of the profit will be donated back to WHS booster club.
Also, as a reminder, there will be no school this Friday, October 27th due to the Mt. Vernon Teacher’s Conference.
Friday, 10/20/2023
Expeditions forms are due today! You can turn them into Mrs. Harris, Ms. Heitmeyer, or Mr. Smith.
Art Club will meet today to discuss Trunk or Treat. Bring your lunch to Mrs. Montgomery's room.
Don’t forget to make plans for dinner next Tuesday, October 24th from 5-10 pm at JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill in Mt Vernon. 15% of the profit will be donated back to WHS booster club.
Thursday, 10/19/23
Expeditions forms are due tomorrow! You can turn them into Mrs. Harris, Ms. Heitmeyer, or Mr. Smith.
Art Club will meet tomorrow to discuss Trunk or Treat. Bring your lunch to Mrs. Montgomery's room.
Upcoming Fundraiser opportunity for the WHS Booster Club - Next Tuesday, October 24th from 5-10 pm dine in or carry out at JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill in Mt Vernon and 15% of the profit will be donated back to the booster club.
Wednesday, 10/18/2023
FCA meets today in the library - come say hey!
Tech Bytes meeting during lunch today, bring your lunch and game with us!
Expeditions forms are due this Friday! You can turn them into Mrs. Harris, Ms. Heitmeyer, or Mr. Smith.
Art Club will meet this Friday to discuss Trunk or Treat. Bring your lunch to Mrs. Montgomery's room.
All WHS students please check your email for the Booster Club Spirit Wear poll. Please respond by the end of this week.
FBLA members - Chapter t-shirts are in! If you have not received your t-shirt please see Ms. Heitmeyer at study hall.
Tuesday, 10/17/2023
Don't forget, Expeditions forms are due this Friday to Mrs. Harris, Ms. Heitmeyer, or Mr. Smith!
October FFA meeting will be tonight at 6pm in the ag room. There is a sign up in the ag room if you plan on attending and eating pizza.
Art Club will meet this Friday to discuss Trunk or Treat. Bring your lunch to Mrs. Montgomery's room.
Monday, 10/16/2023
Expeditions forms and $10 are due by this Friday! You can turn those in to Mrs. Harris, Ms. Heitmeyer, or Mr. Smith.
October FFA meeting will be tomorrow at 6pm in the ag room. There is a sign up in the ag room if you plan on attending and eating pizza.
Friday, 10/13/2023
Art Club will not meet today.
October FFA meeting will be Tuesday, October 17th at 6pm in the ag room. There is a sign up in the ag room if you plan on attending and eating pizza.
Thursday, 10/12/2023
Art Club, please turn your t-shirt money in to Mrs. Montgomery by the end of the day today. Art Club will not meet tomorrow.
October FFA meeting will be Tuesday, October 17th at 6pm in the ag room. There is a sign up in the ag room if you plan on attending and eating pizza.
Wednesday, 10/11/2023
Any FFA members wanting to order a shirt, make sure you pick up an order form in the ag room and turn it in with money by today.
Art Club, please turn your t-shirt money in to Mrs. Montgomery by the end of the day on Thursday, 10/12. Art Club will not meet this Friday.
Join FCA tomorrow morning for See You at the Pole! We will meet in front of the school at 7:50 am. FCA meets today in the library, come say hey!
A representative from the University of Illinois will be here today during study hall. If you are interested in learning more about it, please plan to attend.
No TechBytes meeting this week.
Student Council: Please check Google classroom for two things that you need to respond to.
Tuesday, 10/10/2023
Any FFA members wanting to order a shirt, make sure you pick up an order form in the ag room and turn it in with money by tomorrow.
Art Club, please turn your t-shirt money in to Mrs. Montgomery by the end of the day on Thursday, 10/12. Art Club will not meet this Friday.
Members of Youth and Government need to check their email for an important reminder.
Friday, 10/06/2023
Art Club will meet in Mrs Montgomery's room today during lunch to discuss t-shirts and Trunk or Treat.
Any FFA members wanting to order a shirt, make sure you pick up an order form in the ag room and turn it in with money by October 11th.
AVC Students: There is no AVC class this Friday due to Mt Vernon being on a noon dismissal.
Thursday, 10/05/2023
Any FFA members wanting to order a shirt, make sure you pick up an order form in the ag room and turn it in with money by October 11th.
AVC Students: There is no AVC class this Friday due to Mt Vernon being on a noon dismissal.
Attention, Art Club: We will meet in Mrs. Montgomery's room this Friday. Art Club t-shirts are $12. Place your order with Mrs. Montgomery by Thu, Oct 12th.
Wednesday, 10/04/2023
The federal government will conduct a test of the National Alert System starting at 1:20pm today. Everyone's phones should go off around that time, so just be ready for a bunch of phones to go off at once.
Any FFA members wanting to order a shirt, make sure you pick up an order form in the ag room and turn it in with money by October 11th.
AVC Students: There is no AVC class this Friday due to Mt Vernon being on a noon dismissal.
Homecoming Voting: All students should have received an email to vote for Homecoming king and queen. Voting ends TODAY at 3:00! If you did not receive the email, please see Mr. Gamber.
Tomorrow is Class Color Day! Seniors wear black, juniors wear white, sophomores rep blue, and freshmen come decked out in green!
Tuesday, 10/03/2023
Any FFA members wanting to order a shirt, make sure you pick up an order form in the ag room and turn it in with money by October 11th.
NHS Members need to sign up to work at the blood drive that will be Wednesday, October 4. The signup sheet is on Mrs. Harris' board outside her door.
See You at the Pole is tomorrow! FCA will be meeting at 7:50 tomorrow morning to pray for the school and the community. Please join us in front of the school!
AVC Students: There is no AVC class this Friday due to Mt Vernon being on a noon dismissal.
Homecoming Voting: All students should have received an email to vote for Homecoming king and queen. Voting ends on Wednesday at 3:00! If you did not receive the email please see Mr. Gamber.
Tomorrow is twin day! Get your best Pollard impression on and help keep the vibes high for homecoming week!
Monday, 10/02/2023
Any FFA members wanting to order a shirt, make sure you pick up an order form in the ag room and turn it in with money by October 11th.
NHS Members need to sign up to work at the blood drive that will be Wednesday, October 4. The signup sheet is on Mrs. Harris' board outside her door.
Student Council members, please bring your bag of candy to Mr. Smith by Tuesday.
There is Scout’s information on the table for all students in 9th-12th grade. If you would like more information, pick up a flyer and join the local Scout’s on Monday October 2nd for their sign up night.
See You at the Pole for WHS will be this Wednesday morning starting at 7:50. We will meet in front of the school - hope to see you there!
It's 85 degrees in October, take advantage of it with beach day tomorrow for Homecoming week!
AVC Students: There is no AVC class this Friday due to Mt Vernon being on a noon dismissal.
Homecoming Voting: All students should have received an email to vote for Homecoming king and queen. Voting ends on Wednesday at 3:00! If you did not receive the email please see Mr. Gamber.
Friday, 09/29/2023
Next week is Homecoming week! Help set the mood with Student Council by dressing up. Monday is USA day. Tuesday is catch the waves with Beach Day. Wednesday is Twin Day. Thursday is class color day: Seniors are black. Juniors are white. Sophomores are blue and freshmen are green. Finally, Friday is homecoming shirt day!
FBLA - Fundraiser money and $35 dues are due today!
Seniors: please check your email. Today begins the Friday early leavers. Any Senior that has a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and 2 or fewer absences can leave after 7th hour instead of going to study hall.
Any FFA members wanting to order a shirt, make sure you pick up an order form in the ag room and turn it in with money by October 11th.
NHS is sponsoring a blood drive on October 4 from 12-5 at the Woodlawn Baptist Church. Register to donate and receive a $15 Amazon gift card by email. Flyers in the hallway have a QR code that will take you to the registration portal. Donors who are younger than 18 need a parent permission form that is available from Mrs. Harris. Thanks for helping out, Woodlawn!
NHS members need to sign up to work at the blood drive that will be Wednesday, October 4. The sign-up sheet is on Ms. Harris' board outside her door.
Student Council members, please bring your bag of candy to Mr. Smith by Tuesday.
There is Scout's information on the table for all students in 9th-12th grade. If you would like more information, pick up a flyer and join the local Scout's on Monday, October 2 for their sign up night.
Thursday, 09/28/2023
Next week is Homecoming week! Help set the mood with Student Council by dressing up. Monday is USA day. Tuesday is catch the waves with Beach Day. Wednesday is Twin Day. Thursday is class color day: Seniors are black. Juniors are white. Sophomores are blue and freshmen are green. Finally, Friday is homecoming shirt day!
FBLA - Fundraiser money and $35 dues are due tomorrow!
Seniors: please check your email. This Friday begins the Friday early leavers. Any Senior that has a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and 2 or fewer absences can leave after 7th hour instead of going to study hall.
Homecoming Court: There will be a Homecoming court meeting today during study hall. Wait for the announcement before being dismissed.
NHS is sponsoring a blood drive on October 4 from 12-5 at the Woodlawn Baptist Church. Register to donate and receive a $15 Amazon gift card by email. Flyers in the hallway have a QR code that will take you to the registration portal. Donors who are younger than 18 need a parent permission form that is available from Mrs. Harris. Thanks for helping out, Woodlawn!
Student Council members, please bring your bag of candy to Mr. Smith by Tuesday.
Wednesday, 09/27/2023
For the home volleyball game on Thursday, September 28th against Grayville, there will be a box set up for non-perishable food items for the new Family Life Homeless Shelter in Mt. Vernon. Anyone who brings in a food item will be granted one free entry into the game. Let’s pack the shelves at the newly built Family Life Homeless Shelter!
Next week is Homecoming week! Help set the mood with Student Council by dressing up. Monday is USA day. Tuesday is Beach day. Wednesday is Twin Day. Thursday is class color day. (Seniors are black. Juniors are white. Sophomores are blue and freshmen are green.) Finally, Friday is homecoming shirt day!
$35 FBLA dues and calendar fundraiser money is due this Friday, September 29th!
There will be a short National Honors Society meeting at the end of lunch today. An announcement will be made to call you all to the new gym.
Seniors: please check your email. This Friday begins the Friday early leavers. Any Senior that has a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and 2 or fewer absences can leave after 7th hour instead of going to study hall.
Homecoming Court: There will be a Homecoming court meeting on Thursday during study hall. Wait for the announcement before being dismissed.
FCA meets today in the library at lunch, come say hey!
Art Club t-shirt design submissions are due by the end of the day today. Art Club will meet in Mrs. Montgomery's room during lunch Friday to vote on a t-shirt design.
No Tech Bytes today
Tuesday, 09/26/2023
For the volleyball game on Thursday, September 28th against Grayville, there will be a box set up for non-perishable food items for the new Family Life Homeless Shelter in Mt. Vernon. Anyone who brings in a food item will be granted free admission into the game. Families will need to bring in a food item for each family member for free entry. Let's pack the shelves for the newly built Family Life Homeless Shelter!
Next week is Homecoming week! Help set the mood with Student Council by dressing up each day.
Monday - USA day
Tuesday - "Catch the Waves" - Beach day
Wednesday - Twin Day
Thursday - Class Color day
Friday - Homecoming t-shirt day
FBLA dues and calendar fundraiser money, are due this Friday, September 29th.
There will be a short National Honors Society meeting at the end of lunch on Wednesday. An announcement will be made to dismiss you to the new gym.
Seniors: Please check your email. This Friday begins the early leavers. Any Senior that has a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and 2 or fewer absences can leave after 7th hour instead of going to study hall.
Homecoming court: There will be a court meeting on Thursday during study hall. Wait for the announcement to be dismissed.
Monday, 09/25/2023
For the volleyball game on Thursday, September 28th against Grayville, there will be a box set up for non-perishable food items for the new Family Life Homeless Shelter in Mt. Vernon. Anyone who brings in a food item will be granted free admission into the game. Families will need to bring in a food item for each family member for free entry. Let's pack the shelves for the newly built Family Life Homeless Shelter!
Next week is Homecoming week! Help set the mood with Student Council by dressing up each day.
Monday - USA day
Tuesday - "Catch the Waves" - Beach day
Wednesday - Twin Day
Thursday - Class Color day
Friday - Homecoming t-shirt day
A representative from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville will be here today during study hall to meet with anyone interested in learning more about the programs and scholarships offered at SIUE. All students are invited to attend the presentation in the cafeteria.
