Hello parents and students! The Redwood Coast K through sixteen collaborative will be hosting a dual enrollment workshop on Tuesday April sixteenth at six o'clock in the Willits High School Media Center. This is an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of dual enrollment, transfer opportunities, and how to enroll in dual enrollment classes. Refreshments will be provided!
about 10 hours ago, Nicole Burke
DE workshop
We hope to see you on Friday, April 12th from 9AM-1PM at the Mendocino College Native American Motivation Day. There will be an opening prayer, workshops, and food, provided by our Indigenous Nations Club and JCā€™s Taco Truck. We will also have Pomo dancing, singing, and various college related booths. Students must register for this event online through their School Counselor. Sign up today in the Counseling Office with Lucy or Nicole to get your registration link and permission slip. You do not have to have your tribal registration card to attend this event. Today is a good day to be Indigenous.
1 day ago, Lucy
Hello, there are two different field trip opportunities for juniors and seniors next week. The first one is the annual Mendocino College day at the Willits North County Center on Thursday March twenty first. This is an opportunity to learn about the programs and services offered at Mendocino College and will be a walking field trip. Please let your School Counselor know if you would like to attend no later than Wednesday March twentieth. The second opportunity is to attend a career day being hosted by Willits Soroptimist at the community center on Friday March twenty second. Students must turn in signed permission slips to the office no later than Thursday March twenty first. Permissions slips have been emailed and distributed in classes.
12 days ago, Nicole Burke
Hello, the ASVAB results interpretation for juniors will be on Friday March fifteenth at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium. ASVAB officials will distribute the results to the juniors who took the test, help them to understand their scores, and walk them through how to access the online career exploration program. Juniors, please plan to attend!
15 days ago, Nicole Burke
šŸŒŸ Join Girls Who Code Virtual Summer Programs! šŸŒŸ šŸ“… Deadline: March 22nd Are you passionate about coding and looking for an exciting summer opportunity? Look no further! Girls Who Code is offering virtual summer programs that will empower you with coding skills and connect you with a supportive community of fellow aspiring technologists. šŸ‘©ā€šŸ’» What to Expect: Learn to code in a supportive and inclusive environment. Gain hands-on experience with projects in areas like web development, game design, and more. Connect with industry professionals and mentors. Build lasting friendships with like-minded peers. šŸ’” Why Girls Who Code? Empowering girls to pursue careers in technology. Fostering a supportive community of future female leaders in tech. Providing access to resources and opportunities to excel in coding and beyond. šŸš€ Don't Miss Out! Secure your spot today by applying before the March 22nd deadline. Visit Girls Who Code website to learn more and apply now!
16 days ago, Jennifer Maples
Girls Who Code Summer Program
šŸŒŸ Join Girls Who Code Virtual Summer Programs! šŸŒŸ šŸ“… Deadline: March 22nd Are you passionate about coding and looking for an exciting summer opportunity? Look no further! Girls Who Code is offering virtual summer programs that will empower you with coding skills and connect you with a supportive community of fellow aspiring technologists. šŸ‘©ā€šŸ’» What to Expect: *Learn to code in a supportive and inclusive environment. *Gain hands-on experience with projects in areas like web development, game design, and more. *Connect with industry professionals and mentors. *Build lasting friendships with like-minded peers. šŸ’” Why Girls Who Code? *Empowering girls to pursue careers in technology. *Fostering a supportive community of future female leaders in tech. *Providing access to resources and opportunities to excel in coding and beyond. šŸš€ Don't Miss Out! Secure your spot today by applying before the March 22nd deadline. Visit Girls Who Code website to learn more and apply now! Go to => www.girlswhocode.com/summerapply to snag a spot in this free summer program šŸ’»āœØ #GirlsWhoCode #WomenInTech #VirtualSummerPrograms
16 days ago, Jennifer Maples
Dear Class of 2024. The Cash for College financial aid FAFSA and Dream Act Night is this evening from 6 to 8pm in the WHS computer lab. Students and guardians will need their FSA ID accounts and access to 2022 tax return information. Bilingual Financial Aid experts will be available to assist families with filing their financial aid applications. The priority filing deadline is April 2nd. Se habla Espanol.
17 days ago, Lucy
Hello students and parents. This is a reminder that students and parents have until Friday March eighth to finalize their course requests for next school year in Aeries. Please speak with your student about their course requests for next school year. Please note that next year, schedule changes will be limited to valid educational reasons such as not having completed the prerequisites to take a class or missing a core class required for graduation. Please contact your student's School Counselor if you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss your student's course requests before Friday March eighth. An email has been sent out with this information as well.
23 days ago, Nicole Burke
course requests
Hello Willits High School students and parents! Friday March eighth is the last day of the winter term. Final exams are scheduled for Thursday March seventh and Friday March eighth. Students will be released early on both days. Athletic eligibility will be determined by the grades entered as of March thirteenth. Report cards will be mailed home but may take more than a week to arrive. Please check your Aeries portal or Canvas accounts for your student's most up to date grade information. If you do not have an account, please contact your student's School Counselor.
26 days ago, Nicole Burke
final exams
Hello students and parents. Course requests for next school year are open for students in the Aeries portal. Most students have participated in a classroom lesson and are aware of what they need to do. Makeup lessons are happening this week. Students have until Friday March eighth to edit, review, and finalize their requests. Please speak with your student about their course requests for next school year. Please note that next year, schedule changes will be limited to valid educational reasons such as not having completed the prerequisites to take a class or missing a core class required for graduation. Please contact your student's School Counselor if you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss your student's course requests before Friday March eighth. An email has been sent out with this information as well.
about 1 month ago, Nicole Burke
Course requests
The University of California or UC system is hosting a virtual event for students interested in attending a UC after high school next week on Thursday February twenty ninth from 6:00-7:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to learn more about the UC experience. Hear from current students and families to discover the learning and engagement opportunities that await you at the University of California. Admission representatives from all nine undergraduate campuses will also be available during the event to answer your questions. Space is limited, so be sure to register today!
about 1 month ago, Nicole Burke
UC for everyone
Hello WHS students and parents or guardians! We have partnered with Tapestry Family Services to offer individual and group counseling on the Willits High School campus during the school day for free! Parent or guardian consent is required for students to participate. Space for individual counseling is on a first come first serve basis. Once the Tapestry counselor has a full caseload, students and parents requesting services will be placed on a waitlist. Individual counseling has a maximum of 8 sessions. Groups will have anywhere between 6-8 students each and will cover topics such as anxiety, mindfulness, self esteem, and healthy relationships. Groups will be limited to 6-8 sessions maximum. We are hoping top have enough students to start groups on Monday February twenty sixth. If you are interested in participating in a group, please let me know.
about 1 month ago, Nicole Burke
The Horatio Alger Association Scholarships for High School Juniors is open until March fifteenth! The Horatio Alger Association scholarships are for students overcoming adversity that want to pursue the American Dream through higher education. More than six hundred scholarships up to twenty five thousand dollars each are up for grabs. For more information and to access the application, go to: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/
about 1 month ago, Nicole Burke
Horatio Alger
šŸ“¢ Attention WUSD Parents! Exciting news - Willits Unified is launching the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) to support our students' college & career paths! For more information on the CCGI program, click here =>https://shorturl.at/nIJV1 šŸŽ“
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Maples
College Bound
Hello. This is a reminder that all juniors will be taking the ASVAB tomorrow Friday February ninth. Please report to your first period class as normal. Your teachers will direct you where to go when it is time. The ASVAB is an aptitude test that helps predict future academic and occupational success. The ASVAB career exploration program is designed to help young people align their strengths and interests with a post-secondary plan that works. All juniors take the ASVAB in preparation for their Senior Seminar class where they are required to complete a career research paper. The career research paper and senior portfolio are graduation requirements that students will complete next year in their Senior Seminar classes. This is an extensively tested and highly useful career exploration tool, and the results are private. Students will not be able to access the ASVAB career exploration program without test results.
about 2 months ago, Nicole Burke
Hello. All juniors will be taking the ASVAB next week on Friday February ninth. The ASVAB is an aptitude test that helps predict future academic and occupational success. The ASVAB career exploration program is designed to help young people align their strengths and interests with a post-secondary plan that works. All juniors take the ASVAB in preparation for their Senior Seminar class where they are required to complete a career research paper. The career research paper and senior portfolio are graduation requirements that students will complete next year in their Senior Seminar classes. This is an extensively tested and highly useful career exploration tool, and the results are private. Students will not be able to access the ASVAB career exploration program without test results.
about 2 months ago, Nicole Burke
Hello parents and students! Friday January nineteenth marks the halfway point for the winter term! The grades entered as of Wednesday January twenty fourth will be used to determine athletic eligibility. Report cards will only be mailed home for those students who earn one or more 'D' and/or 'F' grade(s). Parents can monitor student attendance, grades, missing assignments, update their contact information and more through their Aeries Parent Portal Account. You can also become a Canvas Parent Observer to access your student's most current gradebook information. If you need help setting up Aeries or Canvas Observer accounts, please contact your student's School Counselor.
2 months ago, Nicole Burke
Winter progress grades
Dear WHS Sophomore Families, the Sophomore Class is still in need of items for tonight's Hot Winter's Night Silent Auction. We are fundraising to be able to host next year's Prom. It's not too late to help, please drop off your donation items at the front office this afternoon. Thank you so much for your support. Let the bidding wars begin!
3 months ago, Lucy
Reminder for Parents and Guardians of the Class of 2024 - The WHS Counseling Department Senior Overview Night is tonight, October 11th, at 6pm in the WHS Media Center. Please join us for this informative meeting addressing what to expect when your Senior is graduating. We will review College and Career timelines, Scholarship and Financial Aid applications, and Graduation requirements. Hope to see you there!
6 months ago, Lucy
Hello parents and students! There was an error with the phone message last night regarding the College and Career Fair at Ukiah High School. It is tonight, October 4th, from 5:30-7:30 in the Ukiah High School gymnasium. It is not in April.
6 months ago, Nicole Burke