The school year is off and racing.  As we enter the second week schedules are finalized and hopefully your child has settled in and adjusted to the new school year.  Some helpful items I encourage all parents to do, is spend some time with your child and look over the behavior expectations and policies in the student handbook.  Nothing significant changed, and all was reviewed last week.  Also, weekly try to glance at the calendar that is posted on the district website.  Powerschool is another resource to help keep you informed on the many school activities that your child will be attending and participating in.

The fall sports season begins this Friday, September 30th at Wheatland High School.  The volleyball team will open their season in a triangular with Hoxie and Oberlin.  Our student body has spent time learning the school song.  I encourage all parents and fans to be a part of boosting our Thunderhawk pride and singing along!  The words to the song can be found on the back of the program.

As we approach the half way point of summer it is time to begin preparing for the 2013-2014 school year.  Important dates that everyone should mark on their calendars are the WES/WHS enrollment dates of August 6th and 7th.  Students may enroll and pay fees on Tuesday from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.  And Wednesday from 7 A.M. to 4 P.M. This is a good time to turn in completed physical forms as well.

Also a reminder that the mandatory meet the coaches meeting will be Thursday, August 15th at 7 P.M. for all athletes participating in any activity during the school year.  This meeting is required by the Kansas State High School Activities Association to ensure everyone is informed of the concussion policy.

And finally, everyone is invited to the annual Pool Party on August 17th in the Oakley park by the swimming pool.  This year both districts board members will be barbecuing hamburgers for everyone. The districts have also rented the pool for our use from 7 to 9.  This is all free of charge! We hope everyone will take advantage of this opportunity to meet both new and familiar faces and enjoy a relaxing evening around the pool.