Dear Parents: We are pleased that your son/daughter is a student at Westside. This newsletter contains information that will be helpful to you and your student throughout the year. Please read through it and mark the appropriate dates on your calendar. War-rior News is published 5 times a year with the remaining 4 newsletters emailed to parents/guardians. It is also available on the high school website. A paper copy can be mailed home upon request. Contact Melissa Thompson, 402-343-2603 or thompson.melissa@westside66.net to request a paper copy.

whs.westside66.org August 2016 Vol. 1Warrior News

Westside High School

Westside High School Mission

StatementIn its quest to be the best high school in the United

States and achieve unequaled excellence,

Westside’s Mission is to ensure that all students

reach for their potential, compete successfully in a

changing world, and demonstrate respect for themselves, others, and

their environment.

Attendance Calls

24 hour attendance line:402-343-2626

No SchoolSept. 2 & Oct. 10 ~

Professional Learning

Sept. 5 ~ Labor Day

Oct. 6 ~ Intersession

Oct. 7 ~ No School

New Main Office Hours

Beginning with the 2016-17 school year.

Monday through Friday

7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

New Back-to-School ProcessStarting July 15, parents will complete most 2016-17 back-to-school forms online. This includes the annual student contacts and health update, as well as the laptop agreement. Families choosing to join the technology department’s cooperative loss program (for laptops) will also sign up online, with an option for online payment.This process must be completed by August 5th for students who wish to pick up their computers on August 9 for grades 10-12 and August 10 for grade 9. An email containing instructions on how to complete the process was sent to families when the system opened on July 15.If you do not yet have an email address on file with us and would like to add one, please contact our registrar, Melissa Thompson, at 402-343-2603 or email thompson.melissa@westside66.net. Families without internet access will be able to complete the process using a district computer at the ABC Building (909 South 76th Street) after July 15th.

Freshmen Orientation August 10We want to welcome our Freshmen, Class of 2020, as they start their high school career at Westside High School. We will hold our Freshman Orientation on Wednesday, August 10th, planned and run by our upperclassmen. The format will have the freshmen attend a pep rally and rotate in small groups with an upper class-man leader and staff member. The activities will include team-building, a school scavenger hunt, and team talk on how to be successful at Westside High School. Students will also walk through their schedule and meet their teachers, as well as experience lunch, all without upperclassmen present. This freshmen only day will last from 8:00 am to 3:10 pm. Lunch will be served so make sure your student has lunch money in their account. If your student will be riding the bus, make sure you set it up in advance with Chief Bus. Many freshmen are apprehensive about the first day of school. We want to help make the transition to high school a smooth one. We feel this experience will help our freshmen answer their questions before upperclassmen are present. The orien-tation will provide a connection for our new freshman to their school by creating enthusiasm and appreciation for what Westside offers each unique student.If freshman start the school year with a positive attitude and a personal commitment to do their best work, they will have a productive, fulfilling year. We look forward to all the freshmen participating in our orientation and becoming a valued member of Westside High School.

Tuesday, August 9 - Laptop & Schedule Pickup Grades 10-12Wednesday, August 10 - Freshman Orientation

Thursday, August 11 - First Day of Classes - All Students

Welcome to the 2016-2017 School Year!

Academic Information

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PowerSchool And Progress Report InformationCritical student information continues to be available through PowerSchool. We strongly urge you to take advan-tage of the automatic e-mail option available to parents. With this option checked, you can receive daily, weekly, bi-monthly or monthly reports automatically emailed to you. We suggest checking the “summary” option -- it will provide you with valuable summaries in each class; this will indicate if you need to get online for more details. Please remember that parents have a separate login from their student ~ it gives you this e-mail ability that student access does not provide. The PowerSchool Corporation and Westside staff are continually updating and improving the system’s features. As is done each summer, PowerSchool access will be shut down for annual maintenance from approximately July 1st through the first day of school, August 12th. If you have PowerSchool questions, contact Melissa Thompson at 402-343-2603 or thompson.melissa@westside66.net.The following student reports will be distributed within one day of these dates: Quarter 1 grades-via Homeroom-Oct. 14th Semester 1 grades-Mailed Home-Jan. 12th Quarter 3 grades-via Homeroom-Mar. 23rd Semester 2 grades-Mailed Home-May 31st

National Honor SocietyWestside’s Honor Society is a chapter of the national organization and is bound by its rules and regulations. Juniors who have a mark point average of 6.40, have passed the reading competency and Future Plan, and have no fail-ures or incompletes on their records are eligible for induction into the Society. Seniors will have needed to pass all competencies. In addition, Juniors must have completed 60 hours of approved Service Learning. Seniors must have completed 80 hours of approved Service Learning and all competencies. These requirements must be completed by January 20, 2017. No exceptions will be made for this deadline. Selection further depends on consideration of character, leadership, and service. Staff members are given National Honor Society definitions of “character” and “leadership” and are asked to give specific evidence of how any eligible student has not demonstrated these qualities. Students are asked to complete a Student Activity/Service Informa-tion Form and complete an essay on leadership. School activities/service and additional community service beyond the required number of hours are recorded by the student and rated by the appropriate sponsor. A total of ten ap-proved points on this form is required for induction. Seven of the ten points must come from activities at Westside High School. Activities for which the student is paid or the student pays to participate will not be considered. A faculty committee then reviews each student’s qualifications and recommends accordingly. Questions? Contact Bob Brousek, 402-343-2750 or brousek.robert@westside66.net.

Curriculum Night for Parents of 9th Graders On Wednesday, August 17 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., parents are cordially invited to attend a curriculum night at West-side High School in room 220. Presentations from Business, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies teachers will cover an overview of the curriculum and expectations of those departments. Parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions of staff. It is very helpful for parents to know their son’s/daughter’s enrolled courses before coming.

Dual EnrollmentWestside High offers students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Students participat-ing in the UNMC Health Sciences High School or Metro Community College Career academy will attend classes at the respective institution campus during the afternoon. Students also have the opportunity to remain on Westside’s campus to participate in dual enrollment with the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Nebraska Methodist College or Metro Community College. Students must enroll in the respective institution, pay the tuition fees, and successfully complete the high school course. They will receive both high school credit and a specified number of credits from the sponsoring institution. Students may then transfer credits earned to the college of their choice. While there are no guarantees, past experience would indicate that most colleges and universities will accept transfer grades of “C” or higher. Students enrolled in the following Westside courses are eligible for dual enrollment: US History AP, American Gov-ernment AP, Psychology AP, Sociology, Human Geography AP, English Literature AP, Composition AP, Calculus AP, Statistics AP, Computer Science, Biology AP, Physics 1, 2, C, Intro to Education, AP Spanish 5, Studio Art, Mar-keting I, CNA, Medical Terminology and Advanced Welding. Coordinators of these programs from the respective universities will be visiting with students in classes regarding registration deadlines and costs.If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Theresa Crnkovich at crnkovich.theresa@west-side66.net or 402-343-2620 in the Guidance Office.

Academic Information

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Service Learning 2016-17*There is an 80-hour service learning graduation requirement for all students at Westside High School. Why? To promote citizenship and a lifetime of community activity, career exploration, and the development of intangibles (i.e. empathy and empowerment).

*Summer Deadline: Friday, August 26, 2016. All service hours completed over the summer must be turned in by this date. Even if the student plans on continuing the activity, he or she will need to turn in all hours up to that point and get a new form to record hours accumulated after August 28th.

*1st Semester Deadline: Friday, December 2, 2016*2nd Semester Deadline: Seniors: Friday, April 7, 2017 - Senior hours are due earlier than all other students, due to the need to be-gin processing students for graduation. 9th, 10th, & 11th: Friday, May 5, 2017

*Why are there deadlines? First, WHS must call and verify that the hours have been completed. If a student turns in a form and the person the student served under is no longer employed there, then the student could lose those hours. Second, WHS needs to keep student records up to date so that there’s an accurate tracking system. Third, the longer a student has a form the more likely it is to be misplaced. The final reason is to promote RESPONSIBILITY in meeting deadlines and turning in homework. If a student misses a deadline (without appropriate reason), they may only receive partial credit.

*It is unacceptable for students to perform S.L. hours for any “FOR-profit” organization/business, even if the student is unpaid. This includes dance studios, gymnastic studios, rental homes, and family/friends’ businesses.

*Students can only do up to 20 hours in 3 areas: 1) Family/Individual (this is considered the same category) 2) Political 3) Non-Profit Haunted Houses

*The “Family/Individual” service area is considered one category. It is the student’s choice whether they assist a fam-ily member or an acquaintance, but only 20 hours total will count towards the graduation requirement. A “need” must be present, where the person is deemed “in need” (example: assisting someone who is recovering from surgery or helping the elderly with lawn care). Babysitting, family chores and household responsibilities do not count.

*Students can perform unlimited hours at non-profit organizations, medical sites, hospitals, retirement centers, reli-gious establishments, and schools. All such hours would go towards the graduation requirement. Students can only count up to 8 hours a day for service projects (i.e., camp counselors, mission trips, alternative breaks, etc.)

*The project must be pre-approved by a Homeroom Advisor during homeroom where a signed form is given to the student.

*PowerSchool lists the total amount of service hours earned towards graduation. It does not list the grand total (hon-ors hours). PowerSchool is updated once a week on Mondays.

We hope that students will take advantage of the many volunteer opportunities, especially during school breaks. As with anything, the support of parents is crucial. We advise parents to continually encourage your children to meet, and exceed the service learning requirement of 80 hours. To keep the students on track and the parents informed, service learning is posted on PowerSchool. Friday, December 2, is the last day to submit first semester service learn-ing hours. This includes all hours—even those completed with ongoing projects. If there are questions, please email Sarah Schau at schau.sarah@westside66.net.

Spring FYI: “9/10 Awards Night” - Freshmen who have 100 or more hours will receive a certificate of achievement. Sophomores who have 200 hours or more will also receive a certificate. Freshmen and Sophomores who would like to receive this honor, should turn in all hours by April 7, 2017.

The students of Westside High School are to be commended on their enthusiasm and commitment to volunteerism. The projects that students have embarked upon are remarkable and speak volumes about our students’ willingness to improve our community.

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Guidance NewsNews from the Guidance OfficeThe new school year always brings plenty of change to the school and the counseling department. This year we will be changing the way we deliver some of our curriculum. There are changes to the FAFSA deadlines for student aid for college and there are graduation requirement changes that students no longer have to complete like the Light-house Project (formerly senior project).

Schedule Changes: The first three days of school counselors work on fixing any scheduling errors, after that there are only academically necessary schedule changes. Letters were sent home this summer asking students to log into PowerSchool and view their course requests and make changes by July 25th.Freshmen: There is a Freshman Guidance class that lasts the first few weeks of school. In this class students meet with their assigned counselor and the primary objective is to get to know each other. This relationship is very impor-tant. Freshmen should feel comfortable coming to see their counselor for anything pertaining to academic, career, or social/emotional needs. Freshman Guidance focuses on acclimating to high school, self awareness, strengths find-ing, and other important topics like suicide prevention and positive relationships.Sophomores: Sophomores will meet with their counselors first semester on an as needed basis but will be given im-portant career and college tasks to complete via email and homeroom. Some sophomores will register for the PSAT test that is coming up in October. All sophomores are encouraged to read their emails and visit the sophomore guid-ance website that will be sent to them at the beginning of the school year.

Juniors: Juniors will meet with their counselors first semester on an as needed basis but will be asked to check their email and the junior guidance website for important college and career planning tools. Juniors who wish to compete for the National Merit Scholarship program should sign up for the PSAT. Juniors need to start thinking about ACT and SAT testing. There will be evening college planning sessions that juniors can attend with their parents as well as colleges visiting the guidance center. We encourage juniors to attend these sessions if they are interested in college.

Seniors: Seniors will attend a 4 week Senior Group Guidance class. This class reviews the necessary steps for the transition from high school to post secondary. Seniors will meet with their assigned counselor for a senior interview during first quarter to do individual planning. During this course and interview, seniors will go over their graduation requirements, post secondary plans, and finalizing their second semester classes to meet all of their needs. Seniors should be registering for the ACT or SAT as needed, preparing to send out college applications, requesting letters of recommendation, searching and applying for scholarships, and in some cases building a resume. Counselors will discuss these items in Senior Guidance. You can always contact our college counselors, Dr. Vicki Londer and Mrs. Lisa Hatch, with further college questions at 402-343-2759 or 402-343-2775.Please be aware that students will be able to submit FAFSA earlier this year! Seniors will be able to file a 2017-18

FAFSA as early as October 1, 2016, rather than begin-ning on January 1, 2017. If you have questions about this process please contact EducationQuest at 402-391-4033.

Do not forget to utilize Naviance, a website for par-ents and students that assists with college and career planning. A link can be found on the Westside high school website under Teaching & Learning, then College & Career. This website allows students and parents to research and compare colleges, view when college representatives will visit Westside as well as track applications. Please contact the guidance office at 402-343-2610 to set up your account.

Dr. Vicki Londer is presented the Bravo Teaching award from the Westside Foundation.

Important Information

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Student Educational RecordsThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (also known as “FERPA”) is a federal law that protects the privacy of educational records, specifically the use and disclosure of a student’s educational records, access to records, and information about students that may be disclosed without parental consent. The 2016-17 Annual Notice of FERPA Rights is published on the District’s website (westside66.org). A copy of the Notice may also be obtained by contacting the Office of Student Services at 402-390-2100. The following is a summary only of some of the information in the 2016-17 Annual Notice: FERPA allows each school district to establish its own list of information that can be released publicly without par-ent (or student if age 18 or over) consent. Westside has designated these items of “directory-type” information that may be disclosed without consent (unless you opt-out): •Student’sname,addressandtelephonelisting •Student’sschoole-mailaddress •Photographs–includinginschoolyearbooks,Districtpublications,calendarsandotherprintedmateri-

als and on District social media. •Video/FilmofStudentwhenrecordedbytheDistrictforeducationalpurposesorforpromotionaluse,and recorded by news media. •Dateandplaceofbirth •Majorfieldofstudy •Datesstudentbecameenrolled/dis-enrolledintheDistrict,enrollmentstatusandgradelevel •Participationinofficiallyrecognizedactivitiesandsports •Weightandheightofmembersofathleticteams •Degrees,honorsandawardsreceived •ThemostrecentschoolorschooldistrictattendedbythestudentpriortoWestside •ClasslistsThis information may appear in school publications, yearbooks, the District’s website, calendars, newsletters, and any other District publications, honor roll or other recognition lists, graduation programs, sports and other activity sheets, and released to the media. Parents/eligible students may opt-out of the disclosure of the above information. To obtain an Opt-Out Form con-tact the district registrar. Opt-Out forms must be returned by September 1 of each year (or, for students enrolling after the start of the school year within 14 days of enrollment). Disclosure to Military Recruiters and Institutions of Higher Learning:Westside is required by law to comply with requests by military recruiters and institutions of higher education for the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 11th and 12th grade students. Students or their parents may opt- out of this disclosure by checking the appropriate box and signing the form given to 11th & 12th grade students during homeroom in late August.If you need help with denying permission or have any questions, please contact Melissa Thompson, District Regis-trar, at thompson.melissa@westside66.net or 402-390-2100.Notice of NondiscriminationWestside Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital, parental or pregnancy status, military/veteran status or any other category protected by law in its programs and activities or in admission or access to, or treatment in, hiring and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons coordinate compliance and can answer questions about the District’s nondiscrimination poli-cies and procedures: For questions or concerns by students, parents or others: Coordinator of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator - ABC Bldg. 909 So. 76th St. Omaha, 402-390-2100, E-mail: titleixcoordinator@westside66.net. Director of Special Ser-vices/ADA & 504 Coordinator (disability/accommodation) - ABC Bldg. 909 So. 76th St. Omaha, 402-390-2100, E-mail: ADAcoordinator@westside66.net. For questions by District employees or applicants: Ass’t Supt. for Human Resources/Lead Title IX Coordinator - 909 So. 76th St. Omaha, 402-390-2100, E-mail: titleixcoordinatorHR@westside66.net.For further information about anti-discrimination laws or to file a complaint of discrimination you may also contact the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), U.S. Dept. of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Tele. (816) 268-0550, Fax (816) 268-0599, (TDD) (800) 877-8339, or email ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.

Important Information

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WHS Dress Code Student DressStudent dress is basically a concern between the student and his/her parents or guardian, however, Westside High School has the responsibility to help students de-velop values that contribute to good taste in manners of dress and appearance. Student dress and overall appear-ance should foster a positive and productive environ-ment. In order to provide an atmosphere conducive to learn-ing, all students will follow the regulations below. West-side administration will make final decisions regarding dress code issues that are disruptive to the educational environment but not specifically noted in these guide-lines.TopsAny shirt or blouse worn to school should completely cover the back, top of shoulders, and stomach. Any top that allows the stomach, cleavage, or undergarments to be exposed is unacceptable. The following items are unacceptable: see-through blouses or shirts, tube tops or crop tops, halter-tops, spaghetti straps and bro tanks. Hang heavy winter coats, long overcoats, trench coats, and letter jackets in lockers between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:10 p.m. Fleece, warm-up jackets, other light jackets and pullovers may be worn during the school day.Pants, Shorts, Skirts, SkortsAll shorts and skirts must be appropriate length, no shorter than mid-thigh. All pants, shorts, skirts, and skorts must be worn no lower than the hips, no sagging. Undergarments must be covered.FootwearAppropriate shoes must be worn at all times. Slippers are an unacceptable footwear item.AccessoriesTraditional bandanas (paisley type), scarves, sweat bands or any other type of garment that covers a significant portion of the head are not allowed.*Hats, caps, visors and hoods may not be worn during the school day. Sunglasses, hair picks, chains, sharp objects, or dog collar type accessories are not allowed at school or school activities.* An exception can be made with written proof of reli-gious or medical purposes.Offensive DressClothing or other personal items that are racist, sexist, or promote drugs/alcohol/tobacco are not permitted. Clothing which contains obscene, offensive, or sugges-tive words or language are not permitted. Gang-related symbols worn, written, carried, displayed

or communicated will not be tolerated.In case of other extreme or undesirable dress or appear-ance, (i.e., clothing that is racist, sexist, or promotes drugs/alcohol), the student may be asked to leave school until the situation is corrected. Violation of this dress code may subject the student to disciplinary action.

CAPS CornerCAPS is happy to celebrate its first program graduates! CAPS had 14 seniors graduate after a full year of par-ticipation in the CAPS Seminar. We are looking forward to this next year with a new group of CAPS Seminar and Inquiry students.The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) is an innovative educational opportunity, in which stu-dents participate in a small learning community related to a specific field (Health Sciences, Business Solutions/Emerging Technology, and Science, Technology, En-gineering & Mathematics (STEM). As a member of CAPS, students will enjoy the following benefits: (1) Self-discovery & exploration with intensive academic and career advisement; (2) Professional and leader-ship skills awareness, development, and transference to other situations; (3) Profession-based learning acquired through industry related curriculum; (4) Exposure to the world of work with such activities as guest speak-ers, field trips, mentors, job shadow, and work-based learning; and (5) Entrepreneurial mindset developed in an environment that encourages creative thinking and problem solving.During the freshman and sophomore year, students who choose to participate in the CAPS program will remain on the WHS campus and enroll in elective courses related to their chosen program. Additionally, students can choose to participate in industry related field trips, guest speakers, and other activities. The junior year is transitional. Students can remain on the WHS campus in strand related elective courses or choose to begin their CAPSTONE experience with project-based learn-ing and development of their professional portfolio in CAPS Inquiry. As seniors, in CAPS Seminar, students will fast forward into their future and become immersed in a professional culture solving real world problems with mentorship from employers. Additionally, students have the opportunity to earn dual enrollment credits and/or industry certifications pending their personal learning plan.For more information, please check out CAPS via Face-book (Westside CAPS), Twitter (WCS_CAPS) or the CAPS website which can be accessed from the Westside High School webpage. To join the CAPS, students must complete the application that is located on the CAPS webpage or contact CAPS Program Director, Dawn Nizzi at (402) 408-8447 and/or via email at nizzi.dawn@westside66.net.

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Important Health InformationHealth Office InformationMedication PolicyAny student who is required to take prescription or non-prescription medication while in school must com-ply with the following regulations:•Thehealthofficemusthaveasignedanddatedmedi-cation authorization form from the parent/guardian re-questing that their child be given prescribed medication during school hours. This form also requires a physician signature. Due to confidentiality regulations (HIPPA), your MD’s office may no longer fax notes to school.•Allmedicationmustbebroughttoschoolintheiroriginal container labeled with the student’s name, date prescribed, name of medication, directions for use, dos-age details, time medication is to be given and physi-cian’s name.•Nomedicationwillbedispensedtostudentsbyverbalconsent.•Non-prescriptionmedicationsrequireonlyaparentsignature on the medication form. The medication must be in the original container to be given while at school. The school nurse can only dispense appropriate dose as directed on the bottle. (Meaning that the nurse can-not give a 600 or 800 mg dose of ibuprofen, that is a prescription dose.)•AllmedicationsmustbekeptintheHealthOffice.•Anauthorizationformisavailableonthedistrictorhigh school website and in the Health office.•Pleasedonotallowyourstudenttokeepanytypeofmedication in their backpack.

Leaving School When IllIf a student becomes ill while at school, he/she must report to the nurses’ office. If it is determined by the Health Office & the parent that the student should go home, the Health Office will issue the “permit to leave the building.” Students should not leave the building with-out first contacting the nurse or health assistant. If the stu-dent leaves without contact-ing the Health Office, his/her classes will be unexcused.

Treatment Plan For Life Threatening Asthma and EmergenciesAccording to a 2004 Nebraska state regulation, all schools are required to have an emergency treatment plan (protocol) in effect for any student or staff who may experience a life threatening asthma attack or al-lergic reaction, also known as anaphylaxis.

Attack on Asthma Nebraska, www.attackonasthma.org defines the protocol that is used in the event of a life threatening event. All students identified with asthma/severe food allergies, regardless of how severe, are re-quired to have an Asthma/Anaphylaxis form completed and signed by their medical doctor. A copy of this form will be kept in the Health Office to follow in case of emergency. If a form is not received, the Attack on Asthma/Anaphylaxis protocol will be followed.

A copy of this form can be found on the district or high school website.

Vaccination RequirementsThe Nebraska School Immunizations Rules and Regula-tions requires all students attending school in Nebraska to provide proof of immunization.

•StudentsfromKindergartenthrough12thGradeincluding all transfer students from outside the state of Nebraska and any foreign exchange students to follow these regulations. •3dosesofDTaP,DTP,DTorTdvaccine,onegiven on or after the 4th birthday. •1doseofTdap(mustcontainPertussisbooster)in7th grade. •3dosesofPoliovaccine. •3dosesofpediatricHepatitisBvaccineor2dosesof adolescent vaccine if student is 11-15 years of age. •2dosesofMMRorMMRVvaccine,givenonorafter 12 months of age and separated by at least one month. •2dosesofvaricella(chickenpox)orMMRVgivenon or after 12 months of age. OR Written documenta-tion (including year) of varicella disease from parent, guardian, or health care provider will be accepted. If the child has had varicella disease, they do not need any varicella shots.

*To be sure that the school has a complete listing of all of your students immunizations, please provide us with a current immunization record from your physicians office. Thank you!

Source: Nebraska Immunization Program, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, 2011. Website: http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/reg.

24-Hour Attendance Line:

402-343-2626

For Your Information

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Underclassmen Picture DayUnderclassmen picture day (for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors) will be held on Monday, August 17 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the entryway. The West Cam-pus picture day is also Wednesday, August 17. Pictures must be paid for at the time they are taken. Ninth graders will be allowed to get their photos taken during their assigned IMC time. Picture retake day is Friday, September 30. Picture packets will be handed out to students August 11. All students should have their pic-ture taken whether or not they purchase a packet. Prices are printed on the picture packet.Kick-Off CarnivalThe Student Council invites everyone to celebrate the home football game on Friday, September 9th against Omaha South. Carnival games, inflatables, an obstacle course, and hot dogs will be available for a nominal cost from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on the plaza in front of the main entrance. Everyone is welcome!

Homecoming ActivitiesThe Homecoming Parade will be on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m. starting in the south parking lot at WHS and ending at the main parking lot at WHS. The parade route will start at the south parking lot of WHS, south on 88th St, east on Hickory St. and north on 85th Avenue to the main parking lot at WHS. After the parade, join us in the WHS gym for a pep rally beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear the announcement of the King and Queen candidates. The football game is Friday, Sept. 23, at 7:00 p.m. at WHS against Omaha Central. Fireworks will follow the football game, at about 9:00 p.m. Stay in your seats for this wonderful display! Festivities conclude with the dance and corona-tion of the Homecoming King and Queen on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. at WHS.

Nutrition ServicesBreakfast and Lunch InformationBreakfast is offered daily in The Café and The Café Ex-pressfrom7:00a.m.–7:45a.m.Secondchancebreak-fast is offered daily in The Café Express from 8:20 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. unless otherwise determined for a late start or early dismissal.LunchisoffereddailyinTheCaféfrom10:20a.m.–1:00 p.m. and in The Café Express from 10:20 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise determined for a late start or early dismissal. Both locations proudly serve meals that follow USDA Guidelines under the NSBP, NSLP and Smart Snacks Guidelines. Service includes made from scratch items, farm to school produce and a variety of cuisine from American comfort food to international choices. Free and reduced pricing is available for those that qualify.For information on meal selections, special promotions and prices, visit the high school website at whs.west-side66.org and look under the Menus and Nutrition box for information. Students are encouraged to debit their food purchases against prepaid accounts in their name. Students must use a biometric scan or current ID card to access their account. Deposits can be made during normal operat-ing hours by check or cash. Checks should be written out to “WHS Nutrition Services.” Online deposits can be made myschoolbucks.com or use the high school website link. Refund forms for transferring or graduat-ing students can be found on the district website.

Food Purchased Outside BuildingStudents are encouraged to either buy breakfast or lunch at school or if they wish, to brown bag it. Stu-dents will not be allowed to bring fast food and/or drinks (purchased at local establishments) into the building during the day, nor will they be allowed to have food delivered from these establishments. Students bringing fast food into the building and/or ordering food to be delivered will be subject to disciplinary ac-tion. Students are not to have open pop or food dur-ing school hours other than in the Courtyard.

Principal’s Parent CoffeeThursday, Sept. 22

9:00 a.m.WHS Warrior Room

*See Warrior Handbook for more information.

Mr. Johnson is getting ready to be dunked again.

Student MessagesPlease understand that we do not have extra staff avail-able to deliver notes, flowers, etc. to your students who are in class. We will, of course, be able to contact your students in case of an emergency. Students who are to receive messages which do not constitute an emergency will be paged at the end of the school day or contacted by e-mail. Please limit your requests to emergency situ-ations only.

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For Your Information

Attention All WHS Student-AthletesAn athletic mailing including the athletic physical form, student/parent consent forms and information about fall sports was mailed in June. If you did not receive this mailing, please contact the Main Office at 402-343-2602 and we will be glad to send one out to you.Sports Equivalency Requirement A student may meet all or part of the new Physical Edu-cation Requirement for graduation by participating in one or more interscholastic sports during his/her sopho-more year. All sports will fulfill this requirement. Partic-ipation in a fall, winter, or spring sport in order to meet part of the graduation requirement will be referred to as “sports equivalency”. (Please see the Warrior Handbook page entitled “Sports Equivalency Guidelines for Grad-uation”. Forms will be available from either the physical education teachers or counselors.)

WHS Community Club NewsThank you to every family who joined the Community Club in 2015-2016. YOUR dues supported the follow-ing events/programs: 1) Back to School Staff Luncheon 2) Spring/Fall Conference lunches for Staff 3) Staff Appreciation Gifts 4) End of Year Staff LuncheonThis was all made possible because you said “YES!” We couldn’t make these events happen without the support and volunteer efforts of our incredible Westside parents. Please say “YES” again this year so that we can show our love, support and respect for our INCREDIBLE WESTSIDE TEACHERS AND STAFF. We continue to need your help to make all of this happen. Any amount–smallorlarge–iswelcome.Ifyouareinter-ested in volunteering at our fun events, please contact Courtney Hellman at franniemd@hotmail.com.The 2016-17 Executive Board for the WHS Commu-nity Club is: President: Courtney Hellman Advisor: Stacy Simon President-Elect: Bobbi Jo Lang Secretary: Cathy Haney Treasurer: Liz Bisson

Thank You From StaffThe Westside High School Administration and staff would like to thank all of the parent organizations and the parents for all you do for us throughout the year. We really appreciate all your hard work and generosity!

Westside Post Prom Thank YouA “BIG” thank you is extended to all the wonderful Westside Parents that worked on the Post Prom Party! Many parents volunteered their time before, during and after the Post Prom Party to provide a safe, fun evening for our students. Thank you all for your help!

Varsity Game Admission PricesThe following are the metro conference prices for ad-mission for varsity games for the 2016-17 season:Football and Basketball - $6.00 and $4.00All other sports - $5.00 and $3.00Lower Level - $3.00 and $1.00

Westside Athletic ClubDon’t miss out this year on the Westside Athletic Club. WAC is a parent-led organization which supports all of our athletic programs and spirit teams. Member-ship dues and other fundraising activities help purchase resources used by all Westside athletes. Consider joining WAC!Adult/family season passes for all sports will be available again this school year. There are three different passes available and each pass allows entrance for an individual or family to all Westside athletic home events for the 2016-17 school year. These passes cannot be used for Metro Conference or NSAA Tournaments.All Sports Pass (Individual) - $110All Sports Family Pass - $225Fall Sports Pass (Individual) - $40A WAC membership form and further information can be found at the WAC website: eteamz.com/omahawest-sideathleticclub/

Students Bringing Student Visitors To SchoolParents and students are reminded to review the War-rior Handbook pertaining to visitors to the high school. Students from other schools may not visit unless the visit has been pre-approved by an administrator. All visitors will be required to wear a visitors name tag and will be subject to provisions of the Westside High School Code of Conduct while on school property. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Visitors arriv-ing unannounced will be expected to provide their own transportation home. No visitors will be allowed the last 3 weeks of each semester.Former students who wish to visit need to wait until after 3:10 p.m. to arrive.

Substance Abuse WebsitesWe would like to recommend the following websites for students and parents to access for interesting and intel-ligent points-of-view on alcohol and other drugs.

www.drugfree.org www.teens.drugabuse.gov

www.abovetheinfluence.com

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TeamMates Mentoring ProgramOur young people have a lot on their minds these days-their hopes, their dreams, and how they want to make the world a better place. The TeamMates Mentoring Program pairs adult volunteers with students to support this experi-ence during their school years.The TeamMates Mentoring program was started by Tom and Nancy Osborne in 1991 to provide an additional sup-port to students. TeamMates is a one-to-one school based mentoring program. Teammates Mentors meet with their mentees one hour weekly during school hours and commit to a minimum of one year. TeamMates is actively recruit-ing mentors for schools in the Westside School District and we need your help to inspire students to dream and to create a vision for their life. Westside students need to volunteer 80 hours in our community before they graduate. By becoming a TeamMate mentor, Westside parents can be an example of why it is important to give back to our schools, local charities and the community.Any time is a great time to sign up to mentor a young person in our community. For more information and an ap-plication, visit the TeamMates Mentoring Program website at teammates.org. Please reference Westside Community School when applying online. For further information regarding Westside’s program, you may contact the District Program Coordinator, Quinn McGuire, 402-408-8670, mcguire.quinn@westside66.net.Make a difference. Become a mentor and “Together We Transform Lives.”

Enrollment ProceduresAll new enrollments take place at the district office, located at 909 S. 76th St. This streamlined procedure is designed to simplify the enrollment process and al-low for consistency and reliability across the district. The following documentation must be provided when enrolling a new student:1) A certified copy of the original birth certificate for child to be enrolled2) Proof of Residency a) Proof of Ownership (mortgage statement, tax bill or current homeowners insurance policy) OR current lease agreement AND b) A current bill from MUD or OPPD3) Immunization record for child being enrolled4) If entering Kindergarten, 7th Grade, or transferring in from out of state: Proof of a physical examination of child to be enrolled, completed within six months prior to first date of attendance.If you have questions, feel free to call the Westside Wel-come Center at 402-390-2100.

The Colosseum Back to School GearThe Colosseum, your student-run school spirit store, would like to welcome everyone to the 2016-2017 school year! To kick off a great year, The Colosseum de-signed a special line of Warrior gear available for online purchase - class t-shirts, shorts, hoodies, headwear, and other great options!Please visit primetimesportinggoods.com and select “Online Store”. Enter sales code WHS16 to access this special back-to-school gear.The online sale will begin August 12. Warrior gear will be delivered to homerooms on September 1.If you have any questions, please contact Katie Harmon at harmon.katie@westside66.net.

Bus ServiceChief Bus provides service to and from Westside High School from several areas of our school district. This is a parent pay service and you must contact Chief Bus to arrange transportation. The monthly charges per family for the 2016-2017 school year are as follows: Two way pass - first student $65.00, second student $60.00, third student $55.00, fourth student or more - freeOne way pass-first student $41.00, second student $38.50, third student $36.00, fourth student or more - freeChief Bus Service, over the past years, has always been most cooperative and has proven to be a responsible and dependable company. To ensure bus service for the first day of school, you must contact Chief Bus before August 5. Transportation can always be arranged anytime during the school year. The phone number is 402-392-2144.

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Westside High School Honor RollWestside High School awards honor roll recognition for the previous semester’s work twice annually. To be eligible for honor roll, a student must have attempted at least 20 credits of courses that do not have pass/fail or enrichment grades and no failing or incomplete grades. Students may qualify for one of 3 honor roll levels. The 4.00 Honor Roll is a list of students with a 4.00 grade point average. The High Honor Roll lists students with a 3.75 grade point aver-age or better, and the Honor Roll lists students with a 3.00 grade point average or better. 4.00 Honor RollAdams, EdmonAlfarra, MohammedAlgya, Megan LAlkarute, Majdi MAndersen, Katherine RArritt, CassandraAtri Schuller, DavidBacon, MarkBaumert, CiaraBerentson, Grace EBoettger, Graycen GBowman, AvaBowman, LillyBrodsky, Madigan SBruner, LilyBurmeister, TateByers, Molly AConaway, Amy CCunningham, Jackson NCurran, LynseyDarby, Erin NDassner, Alison EDavis, Fischer JDenker, ClaireDeVries, Levi CHDeWitt, Asa JDhakal, IshaDinkel, Jillian MDircks, DanielleDuin, Derek NEndelman, Claire JFacer, Elisabeth MFan, ZiyuFehr, Lauren EFehr, SylviaFolly, Ayi EFrankel, SamuelFrazier, HallieFrost, JoslynGabel, Robert HGigantelli, EmeryGoldner, EthanGuo, DanielGuyett, Tabitha LHack, AbigailHansen, Eleanor AHanus, Jackson EHarrison, Sarah RHarwood, ElizabethHeim, Hannah N

Hellman, BennettHellman, EleanorHoeft, SamaraHofmann, Claire LHosman, Kristine AHouston, Eva NHulett, Dalton JIarbabaeva, BenazirJacobitz, VivianJansen, Owen SJohanningsmeier, GraceJohnson, Elias JJohnson, JennaJones, Jillian FJones, Reagan EKeilig, Olivia RKhalid, NehaKruger, ErinKunwor, SarupKutler, Emily FLang, AbbyLawton, Ashley ELeonard, Miya MLindquist, Alex ELund, Stephanie FMadsen, ChristianMartin, TristanMartinez, RamonMcCarty, Zachary QMcFadden, Ruby EMcMullen, Audrey FMelcher, RyanMilitti, Joshua IMiller, Kaya SMizener, BridgetMooney, CampbellMordhorst, BenjaminMormino, Samuel AMott, Lauren NMumford, TrevorNawojski, Savana VNelson, Laurel LNewton, EmilyNolan, DorothyNolin, RyleyNovoa, Peter JPellett, Nicholas APellett, Peter CPeters, Hannah CPetrosyan, AnastasiyaPiper, Chase HPivonka, Jasmine K

Podariu, AnaPodariu, RebeccaPowers, Marie E.Prinz, TaylorRhyner, JordanRotermund, Camille TRuff, MargotRunge, CameranSaklar, Isabella JSalem, Spencer BSapkota, RoshanSchendt, TaylorSchmidt, PaulShafer, Regan ESiegel, Monica HSimon, Steven CSolheim, Justin ASpier, LilyStandfill, Katelynn JStanzel, Kathryn JStodolka, Hannah NStrecker, CamrenSwanda, Zoey NSwanson, Kjersti ESweeney, Samuel E.M.Thomas, Elizabeth MThompson, Michaela KTierra, HaileyToy, Erin ETucker, Jillian H.Tyler, Ashley KUrick, AmyVidlak, Anna RWatkins, FrancineWatsabaugh, ClaireWebber, StoneWengert, Lauryn DWhitlow, Barbara ElizabethWieseler, Jace DWill, Logan AWilson, Claire NWiseman, JacobWitte, EliasWood, Daniel HYoo, Andrew J

High Honor RollAdams, DanielAkers, Madeline RAleid, NarjesArant, ElisabethArnold, Samuel

Baker, Samantha JBarger, Julia IBarger, MadisonBarnhart, SawyerBayles, Alexander WBayles, Laina JBekins, Elizabeth GBequette, AllissandraBergman, Jerald WBlair, MatthewBollinger, AdriannaBoyce, Bridget EBoyce, Catherine ABrey, Kimball ABuchholz, Madison FBuford, Gabrielle DBurkholder, Patrick CBush, Julia EButrous, DelaneyCalderon, Grace L.Callahan, Reghan MCarlson, Emma ECastleman, Parker JChivero, TatendaChoquette, EliseCohen, Saunders KCosimano, Sophie ICusimano, CandaceDay, Kristen KDong, StephanieDosoo, VanessaDouglass, MeganDuggan, Robert PEhlers, Emma LErdman, Laura AEsola, Luke REvans, Melissa NEwerdt, Heaven LFaulkner, Jack AFaulkner, Samantha KFehr, BradyFerate, KalanFisher, Katelyn MFlansburg, JackFlores, Taylor LFogland, Lilian XFrederick, CharlieFrerichs, Jackson DFrost, JulieGalvin, DanielleGaskill, Kersty

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Honor RollGibbons, Drew MGifford, ParkerGoc, Kellen JGoldberg, Max FGoldstein, Gayle CLGoodwin, KyndallGottsch, Eleanor FGould, Lucas JGraves, Jacob RGreen, Sotonye-Julia MGrogan, Paige NGurnett, Michaela MGuzman, Tyson DHamann, KathrineHammel, BeatriceHan, Jason QHenry, ErikHershiser, Jacob DHolmes, Melissa HHolzworth, ParkerHughes, Kate CIrwin, JennaJacobitz, MadeleineJagels, Madison RJankovich, ColeJanse Van Noordwyk, SabrinaJansky, Monica MJochum, Cade A. S.Johannes, KaylaJohnson, JannaKent, JacobKirilov, Caleb MKochheiser, Bailey ReneeKolok, Jared TKopplin, EmmaKorengel, SpencerKoslaphirom, WilliamKrenzer, PeterKruse, CassidyLeFebvre, Katharine ALegge, JamesLeibel, Caroline DLeiferman, Brian MLetzring, Melanie LLimas, Nicholas JLippincott, Abigail PLiske, IsabelleLogeman, Avry JLoo, MarleneLook, Charles ALovas, Lilla MMack, ReynaMann, AlainaMarvin, Lillian AMatousek, AdiaMaynard, CaraMcCormick, Lindsay RMcGill, Breanna PMcIntosh, Vyanna J

McVea, Jackson MMeradith, MckenzieMerical, MichaelMilitti, JacobMiller-Johnston, NolanMizener, AndrewMurphy, Olivia KNelson, Claire RNelson, MykiahNolin, AlecNoll, Preston SNorton, Seth HOathout, Camden EOldenhuis, Tommy JOnken, Rebecca LOsterberg, Shealynn MPaulsen, Elise CPetri, Haley BPetri, Hannah EPierce, IrelynPierson, Noah APivonka, Isabelle RPlatt, Jacquelyn JPlautz, Dylan MPope, Carleigh APorter, Grace EQuaites, Candace SRagland, AllysonRamaeker, Kaylee NRauhauser, Madeleine GReznicek, Hope JRichardson, BrocRobinette, McKenna IRobinson, ElizabethRogers, Ashley ERomero, Julia CRusso, MariaSchenken, LauraSchirmer, Tierney FSchuttler, DelaneySecora, TessShepherd, CelenaSiddiqui, Sameer EhsanSimmons, DarciSimon, Thomas WSmith, ConnorSnow, Shay NStacy, Mary KathrynStone, Yvonne MSullivan, Jonathan TSuwondo, TroySvoboda, Josephine MTewodros, Biruk BThorell, Evan JTigani, Abigail RTilgner, DrewTingley, MacKenzieTorres, Emily VUpton, TrevorVolberding, Benjamin

Vraspir, Ella GWahl, Meghan EWallace, NathanWard, Grace AWard, KatyaWard, NatalijaWatanabe, Zane YWeidemann, QuinnWeidner, CassandraWetzel, Eva JWilson, Bailey NWilson, Erik DWimmer, Georgia RWolf, NathanWolfe, GraceWu, Yu-JuYelinek, EmilyZabel, Derek JZatechka, Brennan KZimmerman, Lauren RZimmerman, Matthew C

Honor RollAbdulrazig, Yousra TAdams, DanielleAdamson, BryannaAdamson, SamanthaAdan, VanessaAdcock, Bryan LAl-Hindi, Liam MAlger, RyanAlghasim, Bayan MAli, Samir HAllen, Skylar AAllison, Mari EAlston, Emily KateAlTwal, FarahAlvarez, Broderick CAlzokra, Mohamed FAmato-Hanner, Elizabeth AAmato-Hanner, Stephen JAnderson, Braxton GAnderson, Callie DAnderson, GriffinApplegate, Sophia MArellano, MatildeArnold, Spencer DAvery, Brenden SBabe, Bryce LBacon, Caleb JBacon, SamuelBahan, Ryan PBahena, ArianaBailey, Brennan DBanark, Tyler LBargas, HannahBarnett, SamanthaBartek, ElyseBarton, Danielle

Battafarano, Benjamin JBattershell, MaguireBauer, Emily JBeasley, BriannaBeaulieu, Michael JBeavers, Ian JBeckBest, SamanthaBecker, Grace ABeda, KenedyBehr, MadeleineBeier, Elliot C.P.Beier, Ethan C.A.Belgrade, Zachary EBellus, GregoryBerentson, Daniel RBessmer, SimonBigge, Hunter LBilyeu, AndersonBohacek, Caitlin GBortle, Lexa JBouc, Joshua CBowen, Jordan LBowen, JoshuaBowen, ZacharyBowes, HannahBrady, IsabelBrandle, Kingsley JosephBreedlove, Aidan CBreedlove, Nolen TBridgeford, JayCee LBrockman, Peyton LBrodkey, Benjamin NBrtek, TaylorBruggeman, DylanBuchholz, Brean MBuckley, JamesBurdis, Annie ABurkovetskiy, AntonBurks, Koren MBurns, BraydenBurns, Daniel JCahalane, Karly MCahalane, Patrick AllenCallahan, JackCalvert, Madelyn OCameron, Abigail ECannon, SarahCarissimo, AnaCarnazzo, WilliamCarolus, MaggieCarpenter, SarahCassidy, Taylor MCastleman, Connor JCervantes, Shelby LChalupa, KathrynChan, Tak SingChesire, LaurenChesire, SamanthaChesterman, Carly SChinn, Shannon K

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Honor RollChloupek, Gillian LChristensen, Joshua RClark, TylerClaussen, Kailey LClements, JuliaClippinger, Katelin KCoen-Taylor, Abby NColling, MichaelConnelly, Jack TConner, DiAuvion LCooper, SophiaCostanzo, Alexandria RCoulter, Amelia JCoulter, Olivia GCox, Catherine JCubrich, MaryCuevas, Valerie ECurran, BrettDargy, HaileyDavis, Jackson ADavis, NicholasDay, Natalie EDecker, Nikolas JDegand, NicoleDenholm, IngaDenker, GraceDennis, Clarissa CDeSordi, AnnaDirks, EmmaDobler, Joseph JDobry, Kellen DDobson, Joshowah E.R.Dondlinger, EvanDondlinger, NolanDornacker, Gabrial ADouglas, Jacob BDozier Mullady, AlexanderDrelicharz, Anna EDresen, MirandaDryden, CassidyDudziak, AnnaDuggan, Katherine RDuggan, Madeline CDuis, AlyssaDuminy, Alexandra MDuncan, SamanthaDuncan, William CDuryee, Logan MichaelDuryee, PaytonDyche, GabriellaEbbesmier, GianaEickhoff, LoganEmmack, Taylor MEmmanuel, Katherine FErixon, EmmaEsola, Andrew CEthofer, Michael TEttleman, KyleeEvans, Cole AEvans, Sara A

Everhart, Hailee RFarho, Noah PFast, Leslie AFauglid, Jacob TFee, Samantha EFehr, Joseph RFeldman, AllanFerber, Isaac SFethkenher, Nathan W RFischer, BenjaminFisher, Mia LFlairty, Aidan JFleming, Tyler JFletcher, Ryan MFlora, KarissaFolda, Zachary SFolsom, Adam JFolsom, Alec DForal, HaleyForbes, Ember LForcade, EthanFord, Salik RFord, Tia SFort, Xzavier JFouts, Devin DFowler, Chloe EFox, Ethan SFrancis, MitchellFranco, Jensy LFrazier, BenjaminFrederick, Andrew JFroendt, Amber LFurchert, ElizabethGagne, HaleyGailloux, SienaGalvin, TaylarGarrett, Mia AGatzemeyer, Jackson RGeise, AbbyGibbons, Luke DGifford, ElijahGinsberg, Elias DGlazer, Jane EGolden, Connor EGoldstein, Grant PGoldstein, Jack BGordon, JacobGosnell, Wyatt JGraeve, SophiaGraham, Hannah MGray, Hunter NGray, MayaGreene, AnnaGregurich, Tyler JGross, Nicholas RGuenette, GrahamGuinan, Ashley MGunderson, Isabel MGunther, Lyndsay GGurnett, Matthew W

Guyett, Carlee JHager, JohannahHailu, Marta SHallgren, James HHammitt, Katherine GHancock, Dillon CHaney, MadisonHanus, Christian EHarris, TrevorHarrison, Ashley NHart, NicolasHartin, Dublin WJHayden, Tess OHayes, Joseph WHayford, GabrielleHayford, PatrickHenderson, Gabrielle RHengen, AnnaHenry, JamesHenry, RebeccaHermann, Molly RHermann, Sarah GHerrera, EthanHerrera, GillianHickey, Michael CHill, Darlondo MHing, CalvinHinrichs, Gabriel MHlevyack-Brusso, HopeHocij, DominiqueHoglund, Thomas JHollers, CadenceHoman, Cedric JHopkins, Cole EHouser, Jerry LHowdle, Alysa PHowery, Brooke KHuang, DavidHubbard, Ella MHuie, Alyssa JHurlburt, Payton THustig, Brandon MHynek, JamieIbarra, Maya VIngraham, CarlyIngram, GavinJahn, Carly MJames, Lydia MJarman, Thomas JJarosz, NoahJasa, Eliza GJasa, Ethan AJensen, BrookeJensen, Christina MariaJohannes, KyraJohnson, Ceyerah AnnJohnson, Hannah FJohnson, Jaylee AJohnson, Samantha MJohnson, Savannah R

Johnson, Tyler MJohnson, Tyler RJones, Hannah LJordan, JadaKangas, Lane SKarre, Alec MKarre, Aleigha MKasel, ChristianKasem, Gabriel BBKeator, Hannah JKedwaii, HadiahKellogg, DevinKellogg, TaylorKerby, Benjamin PKetcham, Dillon TKetelsen, KaitlynKhalil, Khalil TKhan, UsmanKirsch, CarlyKirsch, ColtonKischer, MatthewKisicki, RebeccaKnight, Isabelle JKnight, Jaylen MarieKnight, SophieKnott, PaytonKnudsen, AudreyKoeneke, KatlynnKoester, ZacheryKohl, Tyler JKonig, Megan AKoory, CollinKoslaphirom, Nicholas LKremers, Reece BKriz, Emily JKruse, Hunter GKrzemien, DaphneKueny, MasonKully, Cameron WLafferty, Travis MLaHood, Ryan JLamb, Nicholas SLang, John RLangford, Michael TLangworthy, Isaiah JLarsen, Jakob CLarson, Haley ILarson, Margaret CLarson, WilliamLatta, JohnLatture, Braydon DLawlor, John HLawrence, Kera ALawslo, Zachary TLawson, Robert TLawver, Elizabeth DLehr, KayleeLemke, Danielle RLeonard, Jessica

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Honor RollLi, ShihangLiakos, Victoria ALife, Joseph WLike, Kasandra MLimas, Emma GLoney, MelissaLoontjer, Bradlee JLopez, AndreaLoyd, EmmaLudwig, Cami BLund, Eric CLundin, Bradley TMadson, Samuel CMalnack, HaleyMalnack, MaxsonMarburg, Elijah LMarcotte, Sarah AMarcus, Miriam BMarmo, Kaylie AMartinez, JessicaMarvin, HopeMatz, SamanthaMcAdams, Dawson EMcAlister, GraceMcAlister, KatieMcAndrews, AllieMcCabe, EliMcCann, Audrey JMcCormack, Kirsten AMcCulloh, TarissaMcGauvran, William SMcHugh, JosephMcManus, Aden CMcMiller, BrandonMcMullen, Craig MMcNerney, Nathan MMeador, Trinity AMeyers, Taryn AMeyerson, Jacob AMiller, Brianna JMiller, Emily NMilone, OliviaMitchell, AlexandriaMitchell, Hayleigh TMitchell, Thomas MMitteis, Blair CMohamed, Naglaa AMolden, Emma JMonastersky, Isabella LMonochie, KathrynMorrow, Benjamin JMorrow, James RMorrow, OwenMorse, Meghan JMoss, DeJa RMuller, AutumnMuller, Shayla AMurphy, Theodore JMurray, Megan L

Murray, Tristan AMyers, ConnorNavarro, Destiny JNellor, ZacharyNelson, EmmaNelson, Julia FNesbitt, KaitlynNeubaum, Mallorie LNeumann, Alexandra B.Newman, TristanNguyen, AliceNguyen, HuyNielsen, Elisabeth MNieto Jr., Patrick TNims, Amber NNoddle, Aaron PNodskov, LouisNorton, Aaron LNorton, Leo TNorval-Crowl, Vivian RNovacek, ZacharyNovak, Henry AO’Dell, Jack AO’Neal, Ryan DOakman, ZanderOlson, ZyanOltman, ColinOmmen, Danielle ROverman, Alexis TPaprocki, JessicaParizek, Lily AParsonage, Samuel DPatterson, Amanda KPaul, Joshua HPeetz, MeredithPetersen, Amanda NPetersen, Luke TPetersen, SabinaPeterson, SamanthaPhillip, DestinyPierson, Tyler JPinhero, Ian JPlucinski, Casey APlucinski, Shawn RPoppert, NicolePort, Owen MPovey, MitchellPrice, Evan RPrucha, Michael APuls, Ian MPuls, XavierRadicia, Brooke ERadicia, Jake TRadler, Isabella RRamirez, CuauhtemocRamirez, MarvinRandall, Quinton JRands, Tierney HRashid, Annaliese H.Rashid, Isabell R

Rashid, Lily MRasmussen, Peter FRay-Price, JoshuaReilly, AlecReinert, Michael ARoach, ConnorRoberts, Margaret ARoberts, Mayme GRobino, OliviaRobinson, Brett ARobinson, TionnaRose, AlexisRosemond, DestineeRoss, DamondRoss, JasmynRouse, Emma ERuff, HenrySadler, Elisabeth LSanchez, SarahSayre, Mamie KSchack, Andrew CSchlichte, Hanna LSchnell, Thomas JSchremmer, Hannah ESchroeder, RileySchueneman, JamesSchulenberg, Sydney ASchultz, LindseySchweigart, Caleb JSeaman, Baylee ASeline, Elizabeth MSerrano, AdenSeverin, SabrinaSeverin, SamanthaSeward, CiaraShanahan, KylieShaughnessy, Alexis NShaw, Jordan EShehan, Anna JSheibal, Richard ASheibal, Trevor JShepherd, Chloe EShepherd, EpiphanyShields, Adam CShirley, Alexis MShrestha, Saugat LSiebert, EthanSilva-Eraso, David FSimmons, JohnSimmons, Kiley LSimon, Charlotte RSimon, Ellie PSimon, Madeline CSindt, Jared BSip, BrookeSladovnik, SydneySlatten, Roger DSlavicek, FelicitySmith, ArielSmith, Ashlyn M

Smith, ClaireSmith, Jacob MaSmith, Jakob RSmith, Jameson ASmith, Kailey NSnover, Mason RSolarana, Maya QSommers, Stephanie K.F.Sonnleitner, KaylaSorrell, DrewSt Amant, Austin JStacy, Jake RStandfill, Michael AStark, MadisonStastny, Kiley MStaunovo Polacco, RoininStegman, Joseph MSteinkamp, SelenaStepanek, Anne CSternberg, Ethan JStickel, Kaitlyn AStouffer, AlexanderStouffer, MorganStouffer, RachelStover, Peyton ASullivan, BramSullivan, Samantha FSummers, Ashley ESummers, Lauren MSward, Jesse CSweetman, Michael DSwift, Olivia RSzto, DorothyTangeman, MindyTarui, YasuminTekla, Kenhan STempero, MackTessin, HunterTessin, MariahThomas, JacobThompson, Michael TTighe, Kassandra RTimmons, BrianTimperley, Frank IIITimperley, Jillian BTomasek, Rachelle NTomcak, Conner LTorres, Hannah ETracey, Gregory JTracy, NolanTrimble, John WTrimble, Phillip DTrivilino, KyleTsogtoo, Anu-DariTucker, Chyna STucker, Jana ATurman, Abigail ZTurman, JonasUdhus, EdwinVanderloo, Alec T

Warrior MeritsOutstanding Students 2015-2016These students were recognized for their outstanding achievements in academics, school and community at Westside’s year-end awards ceremonies:

OUTSTANDING SENIOR GIRL: Amy Conaway; Runners up: Bridget Mizener, Hannah Keator, Olivia Keilig, Abigail Hack

OUTSTANDING SENIOR BOY: Payton Knott; Runners up: Benjamin Batta-farano, Levi DeVries, Nicholas Pellet

OUTSTANDING SR.-ROTARY CLUB OF OMAHA AWARD: Payton KnottOMAHA WORLD HERALD AWARD: Amy Conaway

OUTSTANDING JUNIOR GIRL: Megan Algya; Runners up: Emily Kate Alston, Amber Froendt, Taylor Schendt

OUTSTANDING JUNIOR BOY: Darlondo Hill; Runners up: Steven Simon, Trevor Mumford, Bennett Hellman

OUTSTANDING SOPHOMORE GIRL: Hailey Tierra; Runners up: Eleanor Hell-man, Stephanie Lund, Julie Romero, Dekyah Rosemond, Aliyah White

OUTSTANDING SOPHOMORE BOY: Christian Madsen; Runners up: Fischer Davis, Peter Novoa, Mack Tempero

OUTSTANDING SOPHOMORE EXCHANGE CLUB AWARD: Hailey Tierra

OUTSTANDING FRESHMAN GIRL-H. VAUGHN PHELPS AWARD: Sylvia Fehr; Runners up: Madigan Brodsky, Emily Bauer, Grace Berentson, Tatenda Chivero, Hannah Heim

OUTSTANDING FRESHMAN BOY-GORDON KUHL AWARD: Jackson Hanus; Runner up: Ethan Goldner, Brett Curran, Evan Dondlinger

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Vanderloo, Natalie KVanHill, DylanVanUnen, AprilVazzano, Sophia EVermillion, Daniel JVesely, Madison LVester, AllisonVester, RyanVierregger, Christian MVincentini, Nicholas AWagner, MicahWagner, Nathan MWagner, Nikole RWahl, AustinWahl, HaleighWard, Lindsey AWarren, HannahWashburn, Olivia LWatkins, ElizabethWebb, MiaWeis, Taylor MWeisbach, MiaWeist, ZacharyWells, JadenWenzl, Joseph GWheeler, Stephanie NWhite, AliyahWiesman, Rachel LWigodsky, JacobWilke, Rosalie JWilliams, CassidyWilliams, KelsiWilson, Emma RWilson, Katarina DWilson, Michael MWilson, Morgan MWilwerding, AnnaWilwerding, Anna EWilwerding, MeenaWing, NoahWinters, NicoleWirth, Alessa RWiseman, SavannaWisnieski, Zane MWoita, Loren IWonder, JoshuaWoodard, Bridget RWooster, Nathan RWorkman, HannaYarkova, MyroslavaYohannes, Grace AYoung, RavenYowell, EmilyZetzman, Rachel MZhang, HuaijinZipay, Jack MZito, Jackson R

Girls State GovernorTaylor Schendt (12) was elected Governor at Girls State in June. That is quite an achievement. Congratulations Taylor!

Beta ClubCongratulations to our Beta Club for achieving 2016 National Beta School of Merit Status! This prestigious honor is a true indication of our dedication to academic excel-lence and commitment to celebrating our students’ achievements.Beta Club is sponsored by Kathy Toner.

Debate ResultsAt the Congressional Debate National Qualifying Tournament, Jackson Frerichs (2016 grad) placed 8th in House 1 and Greg Tracey (2016 grad) was awarded a gavel for being elected the morning presiding officer.Greg Tracey competed in Congress at State. After two sessions he made it to Super Congress, which is the 20 best Congressional debaters in the state.Congratulations!

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National DECA ResultsWestside DECA competed along with 17,500 students from across the world. Congratulations to the following 2016 grads on an amazing competition.Jackson Frerichs: Top Performer on the Comprehensive Test in Hotel Lodging ManagementMichael Merical: Top Performer on the Comprehensive Test in Principles of FinanceRachel Zetzman and Lizzie Harwood: Top Performer on the Role Play/Presentation for their Advertising Cam-paignEliza Jasa, Nikki Wagner and Lauren Zimmerman: Top Performer on the Role Play/Presentation for their Innova-tion PlanHannah Stodolka: Top 10 IN THE WORLD for her Advertising CampaignDECA sponsors are Katie Harmon and Sarah Schau

Science Olympiad ResultsAt the Lincoln East invite the WHS team tied for 9th and took 3rd in Write it Do it, 3rd in Electric Vehicle and 4th in Chem Lab. At the State competition Aliyah White (11) and Zander Oakman (11) placed 1st in “Duct Tape Challenge,” Hailey Tierra (11) and Catherine Cox (11) placed 2nd in “We’ve Got your Number.”The Science Olympiad Team is sponsored by Judy Stucky.

Latin Student AwardsNational Latin Exam: Latin 1, Silver Medal: Daniel Parsons (12), Sarah Cannon (12), Shay Snow(10).Latin 2, Silver Medal: Rebecca Onken (11), Madeleine Rauhauser (11), Nicholas Limas (11), Maddie Akers (11), Stephanie Lund (11); Latin 2, Gold Medal: Camren Strecker (12). Latin 3, Silver Medal: Joshua Militti (12); Latin 3, Gold Medal: Beatrice Hammel (11), Preston Noll (12).Latin 4, Silver Medal: Danielle Galvin (2016 grad), Paola Avalos (2016 grad); Latin 4, Gold Medal: Lindsay Mc-Cormick (2016 grad), Amy Conaway (2016 grad).State Latin Convention:Latin 2: Madeleine Rauhauser - 1st in Mythology, 3rd in Derivatives; Maddie Akers - 2nd in Mythology; Rebecca Onken - 2nd in Roman History.Latin 4: Paola Avalos - 1st in Roman History, 3rd in Mythology, 3rd in Heptathalon; 3rd in State Certamen - Paola Avalos, Jakob Phillips (2016 grad), Danielle Galvin.Carolyn Harvey and Elizabeth Black are the instructors for Latin classes.

FBLA State Leadership ConferenceCongrats to the following Westside FBLA members who competed at the State Leadership Conference:Stephanie Lund (11) - 2nd Place Introduction to Business Communications Kenny Erickson (2016 grad) - 5th Place Personal Finance Nachia Olsen (2016 grad) - 6th Place Database Design and ApplicationsJake Fauglid (2016 grad), Matt Johnson (2016 grad) - 8th Place Marketing Earning Honorable MentionsJake Fauglid - Healthcare Administration and Personal Finance, Kenny Erickson - Business Communication, Jordan Rhyner (11) - Intro to Financial Math, Steph Lund - Intro to Financial Math and Intro to Business, Taylor Schendt (12) - Business Calculations, Olivia Keilig (2016 grad) - Economics These students represented Westside well! Our chapter also earned ribbons in the following fundraiser events:March of Dimes, Feed Nebraska, Go Green, StepUp2Tech, Connect 2 Business, iGiveSydney Kobza is the FBLA sponsor.

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Journalism AwardsThe following students did very well at the UNO Journalism Conference. Best In-Depth Story, first place: Jim Schueneman (11), Steven Simon (12), Nata Ward (2016 grad), Jace Wieseler (2016 grad), Madigan Brodsky (10), Abby Lang (12), Mitch Francis (11), April Van Unen (12), Bella Radler (12), Alexander Bergin (2016 grad). First place: Melissa Loney (2016 grad), Best Yearbook/Magazine Layout; Nata Ward, Best Single-Page Lay-out; Casey Arrit (2016 grad), Best Two-Page Layout; Jenna Hynek (2016 grad), Best Feature Story; Grace Ward (2016 grad), Best Video News Story; De’Andre Hill (10), Best Long Form Audio; Elias Ginsberg (2016 grad), Best Video Feature Story. Second Place: Nikki Saner (2016 grad) & Emma Korengel (11), tie, Best Column; Eva Wetzel (2016 grad), Best Review; April Van Unen, Best New Story; Lilli Marvin (12), Best Sports Story. Third Place: Nick Gross (2016 grad), Best Cartoon; Libby Seline (12), Best News Story. Best Video Sports Story, first place: Jack Zipay (2016 grad), Mitch Francis; second place: Hannah Stodolka (2016 grad); third place: Grace Ward.Congratulations to the journalism staff for placing third overall at the NSAA State Journalism Contest in April. Individual results: Abby Lang (12): first in Sports Photography, first in yearbook sports feature writing, third in yearbook layout; Nolan Tracy (11): first in sports feature writing; Jim Schueneman (11): first in graphic illustra-tion; Eva Wetzel (2016 grad): third in entertainment writing; Dana Cox (12): fourth in sports photography; Melissa Loney (2016 grad): fourth in yearbook layout; Madigan Brodsky (10): fifth in editorial writing; Libby Seline (12): third in new writing. The following student journalists received recognition for their hard work from the Nebraska Press Women’s As-sociation, one of the most prestigious awards in the state. Entries from first place winners moved on to the national level. Congrats! Madigan Brodsky (10), third in Editorial, second in Sports Photo; Nicole Saner (2016 grad), first in Opinion; Elizabeth Seline (12), first in News Story, first in Review, second in Opinion; Celena Shepherd (12), third in Opinion, honorable mention in Feature Story; Mitch Francis (12), honorable mention in Opinion, first in Video Sports Story; Emma Korengel (11), honorable mention in Opinion; April Van Unen (12), third in News Story; Natalija Ward (2016 grad), first in Feature Story; Jace Wieseler (2016 grad), second in Feature Story; Bridget Mizener (2016 grad), third in Feature Story; Hannah Bowes (12), first in News or Feature Photo, honor-able mention in Yearbook Photo; Abby Lang (12), third in Sports Photo, first in Yearbook Layout; Jenna Hynek (11), first in Double-truck Layout; Grace Ward (2016 grad), first in Video News Story, third in Video Feature Sto-ry, second in Video Sports Story; Elias Ginsberg (2016 grad), first in Video Feature Story; Phoebe Placzek (2016 grad), honorable mention in Video Feature Story; Aliyah White (11), honorable mention in Video Feature Story; Jack Zipay (2016 grad), first in Video Sports Story; Hannah Stodolka (2016 grad), third in Video Sports Story.Some journalism students competed at the National State Journalism Conference in L.A. The Lance earned 4th place “Best of Show” for their size of newspaper. Students also earned these individual honors (Superior is the high-est rating, then Excellent, then Honorable Mention): Bridget Mizener (2016 grad) - Superior - Sports Writing; Jenna Hynek (2016 grad) - Superior - Feature Writing; Kirsten McCormack (2016 grad) - Superior - Literary Magazine Photography; Madeline Look (2016 grad) - Excellent - Literary Magazine Illustration; Grace Wolfe (12) - Honorable Mention - Literary Magazine Layout; Katie Stanzel (12) - Honorable Mention - YB Copy/Caption: Sports; Cassandra Arrit (2016 grad) - Honorable Mention - Newspaper Layout.Jerred Zegelis is the Journalism advisor.

State German ConventionCongratulations to the following students for placing at the State German Convention.Knowledge Bowl, Level 2, 2nd Place: Erik Henry (10), Vivian Jacobitz (2016 grad), Nicole Petersen (2016 grad), Justin Solheim (10).Knowledge Bowl, Level 3, 1st Place: Madeleine Jacobitz (11), Autumn Muller (11), Sabina Petersen (11), Sam Sweeney (11).Spelling Level 1, 2nd Place: Myra Yarkova (11); Spelling Level 2, 3rd Place: Justin Solheim; Spelling Level 3, 3rd Place: Haley Petri (11); Spelling Level 4, 2nd Place: Lydia James (2016 grad); Spelling Level 4, 3rd Place: Kenny Erickson (2016 grad).Directed Dialog Level 2, 3rd Place: Katarina Wilson (10); Directed Dialog Level 3, 2nd Place: Sam Sweeney.Instrumental Music, 1st Place: Madeleine Jacobitz.Cake, Black Forest Cherry Cake, 1st Place: Amelis Coulter (10), Vivian Jacobitz, Haley Petri.Beginning Poetry Writing and Recitation, Beginning, 1st Place: Myra Yarkova.The instructor for German is Melissa Roth.

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Orchestra District ResultsThe WHS Orchestra earned a 1+ rating for their performance at District Music Contest at Bellevue East. Congratu-lations to each member of the group listed below:Emily Hammans (12), Madeleine Jacobitz (11), Hannah Robinson (10), Joe Hayes (12), Olivia Keilig (2016 grad), Vivian Jacobitz (2016 grad), Beatrice Hammel (11), Ethan Goldner (10), Drew Tilgner (10), Beca Podariu (2016 grad), Mykiah Nelson (12), Lydia Spier (11), Margaret Larson (11), Ciara Baumert (10), Taylor Kellogg (11), Sarah Sanchez (10), Hanna Workman (2016 grad), Paola Avalos (2016 grad), Daniel Adams (11), Stephen Amato-Hanner (11), Mamie Sayre (10), Stephanie Sommers 10), Caleb Mardi (10), Kaylin Kortus (10), Jackson McVea (10), John Miles (10), Rees Yates (10), Jared Kolok (2016 grad), Louis Nodskov (2016 grad), Claire Smith (11), Emma Ehlers (2016 grad), Ellie Thomas (10), Cameran Runge (10), Caleb Bacon (10), Catherine Boyce (10), Adrian Smith (10), Elizabeth Nigro(2016 grad), Libby Whitlow (10), Sam Ali (10), Sam Bacon (11), Jack Flansburg (11), Joanna Avalos (11), Taylor Cassidy (10), Matthew Kischer (11), Elise Choquette (10), Connor Myers (10), Kassie Like (11), Josh Castillo (11).The Orchestra instructor is Lanny Stutheit.

Show Choir NationalsThe Amazing Technicolor Show Choir finished their competition season by traveling to Nashville for Show Choir

Nationals. This event was held on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry and included 14 very competitive groups from 9 states. ATSC finished the competition being named 2nd Runner Up. The Show Band (ATSB) earned Best Band honors in both Prelims and Finals. The Stage Crew received the award for Outstanding Stage Crew, as well. Senior (2016) Jacob Thomas, was named the Best Male Soloist of the Finals competition for his solo in our ballad. (This is the second year in a row that he has been recognized in a national competition.) Congratulations to everyone involved with the show choir program for an amazing year of performances.

Vocal Music DistrictsHere are the results of District Music Contest held at Bellevue East and West:Large Ensembles: Warrior Choir: 1+ (+ means a 1 was earned from all three judges), Concert Choir Men: 1+, Con-cert Choir Women: 1Small Ensembles: Decibelles: 1, Chamber Singers: 2Soloists earning a 1 (Superior) rating were: Emma Chvala (12), Kalan Ferate (12), Jaylee Johnson (2016 grad), Anastassia Sedletsky (12), Samantha Thomas (12), Morgan Stouffer (12), Matthew Kischer (12), Jacob Thom-as (2016 grad), Sam Vazzano (12), Nathan Wallace (12), Dominick Wardian (2016 grad).Soloists earning a 2 (Excellent) rating were: 2016 Seniors Molly Clark, Nyca Ann Gaskill, Lydia James, Owen Rush.

SkillsUSA Westside took seven students to the 2016 Nebraska SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference (SLSC). We had students in plumbing, culinary arts, welding, welding art sculpture, bridge building, and power equipment technology. Over 1600 students from Nebraska took part of this one day showcase of the great partnership SkillsUSA has with business, industry, and career and technical education. Ryan Sweeney (2016 grad) won the Diesel Equipment Technician and qualified for nationals.Paul Cross is the SkillsUSA sponsor.

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To submit information for future Warrior Merits, contact Mrs. Trudi Nolin at 402-343-2787 or email Mrs. Nolin at nolin.trudi@westside66.net.

Web Page InformationAthletic Schedule Web Page: www.mhsaaconference.orgWestside Community Schools Web Page: westside66.org

WHS Web Page: whs.westside66.orgNebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) Web Page: www.nsaahome.org

NE Collegiate Athletic Assoc. (NCAA) Web Page: https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter

State Jazz Band FestivalCongratulations to those receiving awards at the 1st Annual Nebraska State Bandmasters Association State Jazz Band Festival.The Stage Band received an Excellent/Division II rating and a 1st place in the class AA2/2nd, 3rd bands; the Con-cert Jazz Band received a Superior/Division I rating and 1st place in class AA. Outstanding Soloist Awards went to: Simon Bessmer (12) - Saxophone and Christian Madsen (11) - Trombone. Over-all Outstanding Soloist was awarded to Simon Bessmer - Alto Saxophone. Best Wind Section went to the Concert Jazz Band and the Grand State Champion Sweepstakes Trophy went to the Concert Jazz Band.

District Band ContestThe Warrior Band received a Division I+ “Superior Plus” rating. Soloists receiving a Division I “Superior” rating were: Allison Hall (12) - Flute, Allyson Ragland (10) - Flute, Jill Tucker (11) - Flute, Grace Calderon (11) - Oboe, Ben Battafarano (2016 grad) - French Horn, Kate Hamann (11) - Trumpet, Megan Douglass (10) - Trumpet, Tyler Douglass (12) - Trumpet, Molly Clark (2016 grad) - Trumpet Phillip Trimble-Trombone. Receiving a Division II “Excellent” rating were: Ava Bowman (12) - Clarinet, Craig McMullen (10) - Trombone, Jana Tucker (2016 grad) - Mallets, Luke Esola (12) - Mallets, Francine Wat-kins (12) - Mallets.Small Groups receiving a Division I “Superior” rating: Jill Tucker & Ava Bowman - Flute/Clarinet Duet, Grace Calderon & Simon Bessmer (12) - Alto Sax Duet, Daniel Guo (12) & Zach McCarty (2016 grad) - Tenor Sax Duet, Lydia James (2016 grad), Tyler Douglass, Ben Battafarano, & Jacob Wigodsky (12) - Brass Quartet. Divi-sion II “Excellent” awards went to: Ashley Tyler (12), Jana Tucker, Luke Esola & Gilliam Herrera - Mallet Quar-tet.Kate Hamann received the Outstanding Performance Award for a trumpet solo. Ben Battafarano received an Out-standing Performance Honorable Mention Award for a french horn solo.

Staff RecognitionJeff Grinvalds received the 2016 Carol MacDaniels Nebraska Writing Project Teacher of the Year Award.

Award Winning NHSTA StudentNatalie Day (2016 grad) was a National Finalist in “Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role.” Con-grats Natalie!Jeremy Stoll is the Theater teacher.

Boy Scout AwardCongratulations to Jared Kolak (2016 grad) for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Cornhusker State Trap MeetElliot Mackling (2016 grad) was part of the Sarpy County trap shooting team that placed first at the Cornhusker State Trap Meet in Doniphan, NE. Congratulations Elliot!

Important Dates to Remember 2016-2017

August8/8 Fall Practices Begin-FB, SB, GGolf, BTen8/9 Laptop & Schedule Pickup Grades 10-11-128/9 New Student (to the district) Laptop Orientation8/10 Freshman Orientation Day8/11 First Day of Classes - All Students8/15 Fall Athletic Practices Begin-VB, XC8/17 Under Classman Picture Day - Main Entrance8/17 West Campus Picture Day8/17 Curriculum Night - 9th Grade Parents8/24 Back to School BBQ8/25 Club Fair Day8/26 Service Learning Deadline – Summer Hours

September9/2 No School - Staff Development Day9/5 No School - Labor Day9/6 Senior College Planning Night9/9 Student Council Carnival - WHS Plaza9/10 ACT9/21 Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally9/22 Principal’s Parent Coffee9/23 Student Council Homecoming Fireworks-WHS 9/24 Homecoming Dance9/30 Picture Retake Day - WHS & West Campus

October10/1 SAT10/3&5 P/T Conferences10/6-7 No School - Intersession (6th)10/10 No School - Professional Learning Day10/14 Report Cards Distributed in Homeroom10/15 PSAT10/22 ACT

November11/2 Senior Graduation Items Presentation11/5 SAT11/9-11 Willsie Senior Cap/Gown/Grad Sales11/14 Winter Athletic Practice Begins11/14 Junior College Planning Night11/24-25 Thanksgiving Break

December12/2 Service Learning Deadline – 1st Semester12/3 SAT12/10 ACT12/21-22 Semester Exams12/23-1/6 Winter Break - No School

January1/9 School Resumes1/12 Report Cards Mailed Home 1/16 No School-Martin Luther King Day/Prof Dev.1/24-25 Parent-Advisor Mtgs/Early Dismissal-1:10

February2/4 Winter Formal/Battle of the Bands2/8-10 Willsie Cap/Gown/Grad Sales2/13 Grades 9-10 College Planning2/13 & 15 P/T Conferences2/16-17 No School - Intersession (16th)2/20 No School - President’s Day/Prof Learning Day2/27 Spring Athletic Practice Begins

March3/2 Principal’s Parent Coffee3/11 SAT3/14 ACT - All Juniors3/23 Report Cards Distributed 3/23-24 Willsie Delivers Grad Announcements

April4/7 Service Learning Deadline–Seniors, 9/10 Honors4/8 ACT4/10-14 Spring Break4/20 NHS Induction Ceremony

May5/1-12 AP Testing5/2 Grades 9/10 Awards Night5/6 SAT5/6 Prom @ Lauritzen Gardens5/12 Seniors Last Day5/12 Service Learning Deadline – Grades 9, 10, 115/15 Junior/Senior Honors Convocation5/21 Commencement – UNO Arena5/23-24 Semester Exams5/24 Last Day of School for Students5/31 Report Cards Mailed Home

June6/3 SAT6/10 ACT

**Dates are subject to change.**