Monday, May 20

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The senior class photo will be taken May 17, immediately following the Senior Breakfast in the auditorium. Please wear your senior t-shirt.

Senior cap & gown photos, for any senior who did not already have their cap & gown photo taken, will be May 17, immediately following the senior class photo.

Spring Vocal Concert Monday, May 20, West HS Auditorium, 7:00-9:30 pm. 

NHS Induction, Tuesday May 21, West HS Library, 6:00 pm.

Student group photos Tuesday morning, May 21.

Students, teachers, staff and parents can now upload pictures for the yearbook. Please include student names (first and last) and grade levels. Go to hjeshare.com  The login is whsyb2013

2012 Yearbooks are available in the main office. See Ms. Carney.

After School Tutoring: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Activity bus transportation will be provided.

"Mr. Dain's students may find a list of homework at http://users.wowway.com/~sdain1154/ and also find help videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/whsdainroom239"

Congratulations Wrestling State Qualifier, Francisco Quinonez!

West High School Stem Club Competes @ COSI

The West High School STEM Club competed in COSI's Rube Goldberg Contest on March 2nd! The team created a complicated contraption that hammered a nail using 22 steps, and scored bonus points in the "Team Chemistry" category! Congratulations to Matthew Gabbert, Natalie Jackson, Jessica James, and Selina Cummings!

West High School Teacher Among Food Science Elite 

West High School teacher Karen Nuce was one of just 40 teachers nationwide chosen to participate in a food science workshop developed and implemented in a partnership between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), and Graduate School USA. Nuce learned firsthand about the development and spread of food-borne illnesses, the vulnerability of at-risk populations, and the science behind safe food handling, storage and preparation.  In addition, she talked with FDA scientists and conducted laboratory experiments at the University of Maryland to further increase her understanding of food science.  The one-week workshop took place in Washington, D.C., during summer break.

STEM Initiative

This year West is launching a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focus starting with the current 9th graders. Ninth graders will be working on a project theme on renewable energy in all of their core academic classes.  Next year STEM will be implemented with both 9th and 10th graders.

West High has a long tradition of producing exemplary citizens through academic innovation and field experience. Students are prepared for success through a college preparatory curriculum including advanced placement and advanced elective courses with many enrichment activities such as mentoring, internship, tutoring, and extra-curricular activities. West High’s diverse student population creates a culturally enriching experience to complement the rigorous academics necessary to prepare students for the 21st century.

The STEM Project Lead the Way Engineering and Biomedical Sciences programs offer an array of career readiness and hands-on experience to college preparatory–level classes, labs, and creative exercises.

West was awarded an ARRA 21st Century Technology Grant.

Find out more about the Credit Flexibility program to use alternative ways to earn graduation credit