WELCOME BACK, WALTON RAIDERS!
Wishing the Walton Family a happy, healthy, & productive 2014-2015 School Year! 
 
Upcoming Dates to Remember:   Aug. 13 WEB & Club Fair, (Freshmen must stay)
                                     Aug. 18 Navigating the Highly Selective Colleges Session
                                     Aug. 20 WEB
                               Aug. 20 Open House, 3:45 or 6:30pm (0-period at 6:20)
                                             PTSA General Meeting, 5:30pm
                               Aug. 27 WEB, Freshmen Picnic
 
 To review the complete Walton HS Website Calendar, click here WALTON CALENDAR
 
Bus Route Information

Bus routes for the 2014-2015 school year are available on the Cobb County website. 
Routes can be accessed using the online bus route query system to identify the appropriate 
stop time, location and bus number for your children. 
Please click on the link below to be connected to the website.

DRIVING AND PARKING ON THE WALTON CAMPUS

 

Officer Hopkins reminds parents and students to go slow, park in the correct spaces and BE PATIENT!  The parking and carpool rules are in place for the safety of everyone! 

Parking and Carpool Rules:

  • The SPEED LIMIT is 15 MPH. (EVEN IF YOU ARE RUNNING LATE!)

  •  VISITOR PARKING: ALL SPACES ARE RESERVED FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS. Visitors should only park in Visitor Parking Spaces in the Main Lot (A59-A-68).  The Bus Lanes can be used between 8:20-2:30. The Softball Field Parking Lot can also be used until further notice. (Availability will depend on the Construction Schedule.)

  • BUS LANES:  DO NOT ENTER THE BUS LANES BETWEEN 2:30 AND  4:00.     At  the Beginning of WEB, students can be picked up in the Bus Lanes, but there is NO PARKING. Student Parking Lots behind the school can be used if one needs to park to wait on a student or if you need to come in the building. (This includes students returning for WEB.)

  • CARPOOL: Carpool DROP OFF and PICK UP IS IN THE MAIN LOT AT THE FRONT DOOR.   Please DO NOT use other lots or driveways for this Process.  DO NOT drive through and/or use for drop-offs the lower driveway between the Main Lot and the A200 lot....even if the traffic signs and/or orange cones are not in place, DO NOT USE!!!  Always follow directions of the Staff Member helping with Carpool!   

  • STUDENT PARKING:  No Students are allowed to park anywhere on campus during the School Day unless they have been issued a parking permit or have permission from Mr. Milton or Officer Hopkins.  Students receiving a ticket while a Junior will not be eligible for a parking permit during the first semester as a Senior.

OBEY THE RULES! Be Safe and AVOID a Ticket!

 

 

SENIORS ONLY

SENIOR PICTURES, TRIBUTE PAGES, & YEARBOOK : All formal, casual and baby pictures will be collected in homerooms during the week of September 8, 2014, to be included in the yearbook. Studio7 is the official school photographer.  Please set up an appointment today if you haven't done so already.  For details, click Senior Pictures or contact Roberta Manheim, Yearbook advisor at Roberta.Manheim@cobbk12.org

 

The order form for a Senior Yearbook Tribute Page is now available!  All prices, layouts and deadlines for senior ads can be accessed directly from the yearbook company's Walton High School Page.   Please note that forms, pictures, and checks will not be accepted at Walton.  Click here to create and purchase a Tribute Page  Click here to order a 2014-2015 Walton Yearbook .  

 

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS: The Guidance Department will present two programs on the College Application Process.  Mark your calendars for Aug. 18 (Navigating the Highly Selective Colleges) and Aug. 25 (Senior Parent Night: Application Process).

 

FRESHMAN NEWS

FRESHMAN MATH NIGHT: August 11 at 6:30pm. Parents, come and learn about the math curriculum at Walton! 

 

WEB & CLUB FAIR: All freshman must stay for the first W.E.B. on Aug. 13. The Club Fair held in the Commons will allow you to learn more about the 70+ clubs at Walton.

 

FRESHMAN PICNIC : Get ready for fun and food with your friends at the Freshman Picnic.  This PTSA sponsored event will be held during WEB on Aug. 27!  Mark your calendar now!

 

 

PERFORMING ARTS 

 

Walton Drama Announces the Fall Musical.....

Rupert Holmes' The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Auditions Wed 8/13 and Thurs. 8/14 @ 3:45 Walton Theater

Click here for more information: DRAMA AUDITIONS

New this year!  Audition PREP Workshop w/ Director, Susan Griffin

Saturday August 9th, 9am - 3 pm, WHS Theater  

See www.waltondrama.com for details, forms, fees

 

 ATHLETICS: GO RAIDERS!!!!

Raider Football kicks off the Fall Season Friday, August 8th at 7:00pm at Raider Valley with a Scrimmage against East Paulding!!!!!  For a complete schedule and more information on all the sports programs at Walton, please use this link:Walton High School Athletics 

GET IN THE SPIRIT AND COME OUT TO SUPPORT YOUR WALTON RAIDERS!!!  

WALTON CLUB NEWS

DRAMA CLUB: Informational club and fall musical meeting Aug 7 @ 3:45pm in the Walton Theater   

 

SAT and ACT Prep Classes at Walton HS Starting August 9th!

 

Applerouth Tutoring Services is offering SAT and ACT prep classes at Walton HS.  The classes include 3 Mock exams, 20 hours of instruction and all student materials. All Fall classes begin on August 9th!

For information on schedules and tuition, visit SAT & ACT PREP
  

 

WALTON PTSA WANTS YOU!

Walton High School needs the support of our entire family of parents, staff, students and surrounding community to continue its tradition of distinction. Learn how you can get involved and make WALTONSTRONG by following this link: 

Volunteer Opportunities


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