The Home Stretch.........

for this school year has emerged and the days are few as we enter the months of April and May.  The spring is very busy for everyone, please check the calendar weekly so you can be informed on what activities and school functions your child will be involved in.  It is also important for students to manage their time well to ensure expectations are met in the classroom along with the other demands of activities and spending time with the family.  

If anyone is interested in joining our districts site council committee please contact me via email, tflavin@thunderhawks.org or by phone here at the high school 785-673-4223.  The plan is to get this committee in place as we move into the 2014-2015 school year.  The primary focus of the site council is to strengthen the relationship of the community and the school.  Together we can all achieve more if we share the same vision for our students, school, and community.    

Exciting news right now is.......Wheatland High School was awarded the Governor's Achievement award by placing in the top five percent of all Kansas High Schools on state assessments in both reading and math.  This is the second time our district has received this award, the elementary school received it in 2011.

Also Congratulations to the Wheatland-Grinnell Scholars Bowl team!  They placed third in regionals and earned themselves a trip to the state scholars bowl meet.  The state competition will be in Rolla this Saturday February 15th, it begins at Noon  central time.

The music department has been preparing for their annual dinner theatre coming on February 22nd.  You may purchase tickets from music students or at the high school office.  It is a great opportunity to come and support the students and their music talents as well as enjoy some great food.

Welcome back to the second half of the school year.  A few reminders for parents and students stay up to date with the weeks activities on powerschool.  Also you are able to check lunch balances, and grades.  I encourage everyone to visit powerschool weekly to check these things and your students progress.  Often your child being aware that you check their grades is incentive for them to stay on track academically. -Have a great beginning to the New Year!

The first semester is all but complete, the students are anxious for the break, and it is a well deserved one!  We have had a great semester at WHS and look forward to adding to the list of academic and athletic accomplishments in the second semester.    I applaud all our efforts and achievements by our students and staff.   And want to thank our parents and community members for their support of our school activities.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  

We have reached the halfway point of the month of October.  The first quarter of the 2013-2014 school year is complete and you should receive your child's report card next week.  Student eligibility will start over and not be completed for the first two weeks of the second quarter.  We will run the eligibility report for the first time on Friday, November 1st.  It is helpful if parents reinforce to their child to get the beginning of each quarter off to a good start by completing assignments and preparing for quizzes and tests.  

The fall sports season is winding down the Lady Thunderhawks will compete in the league volleyball tournament this Saturday in Palco and Damar.  The XC teams will compete at the Regional meet next Saturday, October 26th.  We are proud to host this meet at Wheatland High School, it begins at 2PM and will qualify teams and athletes for the state meet in Wamego on November 2nd.  Sub-state volleyball is also Saturday, October 25th in Sharon Springs.  I encourage you to come support our athletes and watch them compete.  

One reminder to all patrons is Wall of Fame Nominations need to be completed by December this year.  Criteria for a nominee is 15 years of service to the district.  The nomination form will then be passed on for review by the Wheatland Alumni Association.  The recognition ceremony is scheduled for homecoming during the high school basketball season.  

Some items to pass along for everyone beginning next week.  (Oct. 7th-Oct 11)  School pictures are October 8th at both the elementary school and high school for students and staff.  Also on October 8th the volleyball team will be conducting their annual pink out during the volleyball triangular at WHS.  Friday October 11th is the final day of the first nine weeks.  Students must have all assignments completed and turned in at the end of school on Friday.  Teachers should have final grades entered on Monday, October 14th.  The 14th is an in-service day for the teachers, there is NO SCHOOL!

Please monitor powerschool for your students grades, lunch balances, and events that could impact them throughout each week.  Upcoming items include, letter jackets, school pictures, sports pictures, college visits, etc.

The week of September 16th thru the 21st is Homecoming week at WHS.  The classes will have a spirit competition throughout the week, as well as daily games played during the seminar period.  Thursday evening will be the pep rally and bonfire beginning at dark.  Everyone is welcome to attend the bonfire and see the festivities.  The Homecoming Parade begins at 2 PM on Friday in Grainfield. And the homecoming king and queen will be crowned during halftime of the football game.  The week concludes Saturday evening with a dance at the high school sponsored by STUCO.    It is a fun week for the kids, I hope all can find time to come see the work, effort, and energy that goes into the week.
Monitor the daily announcements link throughout the week to ensure you can plan your week for the activities you would like to attend.

Please monitor powerschool for your students grades, lunch balances, and events that could impact them throughout each week.  Upcoming items include, letter jackets, school pictures, sports pictures, college visits, etc.