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Ryan Buell National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Congratulations to Wood River High School Senior Ryan Buell, who received a Certificate of Merit as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. Students are qualified based on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Out of 1.5 million entrants, 16,000 students were named Semifinalists last fall. Semifinalists are the highest scorers in each state, accounting for less than 1% of seniors statewide.
All Merit Scholar designees are chosen on the basis of their abilities, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies - without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, religious preference or family financial circumstances. Buell is also being considered for the prestigious Presidential Scholarship, one of only 3,000 students in the country. Buell has been a Blaine County School District student since the 3rd grade. He is the Captain of the Debate Team and two-time Public Forum District Champion. He is also active in the WRHS Model U.N. Team.
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AP Exam payment deadline has been extended to March 9th!
Please see Jessi Naumes in the main office to pay for your exam.All Band, Choir, and Orchestra students should have their Heritage Festival (Disneyland) trip paid in full!
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US Forest Service Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) - 2012 The Sawtooth National Forest is looking for help for the upcoming summer season on their noxious weed crew. If you are interested and between the ages of 16-18 yrs old please stop by the counseling office for more information or contact Bill Whitaker @ 622-5371
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The Idaho SATŪ School Day testing for Juniors is on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, during the morning.
Juniors will need to have completed either the SAT, ACT, or the COMPASS test as one of the new State of Idaho graduation requirements. These three test are the most commonly used tests in college admissions today. We are currently enrolling for the exam.
Studying for the SAT can make a difference in a student's score. Juniors are encouraged to use the online access code on their PSAT score sheet and log in to www.collegeboard.org/quickstart for strategies on how to improve their SAT score, see their projected SAT scores, and view college and career planning information. In addition, WRHS is offering both math and English SAT prep classes during the next quarter. Please see your counselor to enroll in one of these classes.
Another SAT study strategy is Method Test Prep available on Naviance. For help with access to Naviance, please contact Laurie Engel, Registrar in the Counseling Office or Carla Stewart-Donaldson, the College & Career Counselor at cstewart-donaldson@blaineschools.org
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Debate Stars
The Wood River Debate Team is wrapping up a successful season.
On February 17-18, they traveled to Meridian to compete against 16 other schools from all over Southwest Idaho for the privilege of traveling to Indianapolis June 11-15 for the National Forensic League's National Tournament, the largest academic competition in the world. At the end of the two-day event, sophomore Wyatt Caccia qualified in Lincoln-Douglas debate for the second year in a row. Wyatt went undefeated for seven rounds, the only student in the 47-person field to do so. Seniors Gus Kimball and Coleton Bailey will also be heading to Indianapolis, having placed second in their 48-team field in Public Forum debate. Two more debaters, Seniors Kevin Cooley and Ryan Buell, placed sixth in public forum, and were named alternates in that event. 
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"Progressive Bash Raffle" to raise money for the "Senior Bash".
The Senior Bash is an alcohol & drug free all-night event following graduation. There will be food, entertainment, prizes & fun for all!
Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Drawings are held on the 15th & 30th of each month through May. Look for ticket sales @ our local grocery stores or contact Kristi Sutton @
bellevuehillbillies@msn.com .
Also, we are having a big yard sale, "The Bash Sale" to raise money for "Senior Bash" at The Community Campus, April 6th &7th. We need lots of stuff to sale. It's time to start that spring cleaning! If you have anything please contact us at the email above and we can arrange to get the goods from you.
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Junior Meetings!!!
All juniors are encouraged to schedule a junior meeting with their counselor to discuss preparation for their senior year. Please contact Katrina Kolman 578-5020 x 2101
Idaho Colleges and Universities will visit WRHS on April 6th @ 9am. All juniors will attend a brief presentation and 3 breakout sessions offered by the schools of their choice.
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WRHS Performing Arts Class Presents
Student Directed and Produced Spring One-Acts
March 1&2 7pm
March 3 3pm matinee
All at the DLL in the High School
$5 dollars adults
$3 dollars students
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Important dates to remember :
- AP Biology students are headed to Costa Rica for Spring Break!
- Model UN is taking 9 students to Berkeley in March.
- 2 Hour Early Out March 23rd
- Spring Break dates March 26th-30th
- Graduation June 1st
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Wood River High School
1250 Fox Acres Road
Hailey, ID 83333
Phone: (208) 578-5020
Fax: (208) 578-5120
Principal Peter Jurovich
Assistant Principal Lynn Fuger
(Grades 9-10)
Assistant Princpal Keith Nelson
(Grades 11-12)
Our Mission Working together to achieve educational excellence.
Our Vision Learning together with respect for each other.
Our Values We will:
Create successful support programs for all students. Create an ongoing commitment to high standards in teaching and learning. Create a positive environment where school spirit is vibrant and visible. Create and foster unity in our diverse community. Celebrate achievements of our students and staff. |
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