Mark your calendar with these important Dates! 
  Aug. 25     Senior Parent Night, The Application Process, 6:30pm, WHS Theater
  Aug. 27     WEB, Freshman Picnic

To review the complete WHS Website Calendar, click here WALTON CALENDAR
 
For information on official WHS policy, refer to the STUDENT HANDBOOK
 

ORDER YOUR 2014-2015 YEARBOOK!!!

WHS Yearbooks: To order your copy of the 2014-2015 Yearbook, go to ORDER YEARBOOK.

 

From the Walton Counselors

PSAT TESTING: The National PSAT test will be administered on Wed., 10/15 at Walton during the school day.  We strongly recommend all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders take this test.  The state pays for all 10th graders to test, but 9th & 11th graders must register and pay.  If you did not pay for this test during Orientation, you may pay at Open House (outside the Guidance Office), during Freshman Parent Night, or during school in the Records Room. Cost $14, checks payable to WHS or exact change! 

 

TEST OUT OPTION FOR EOCT: A policy that has been in place since 2013-2014 provides students with the option of "Testing Out" of certain high school courses. Students who are registered to take Economics may participate in the test out option for that course only this fall.  Please visit this link for details, registration procedures and deadlines.  TESTING OUT OPTION  

 

WALTON GRADE SITE: . The GRADE SITE will be available for viewing on 8/21. If you haven't subscribed to the Grade site yet, blue forms are available in the Records Room Office.  

Newcomers Coffee and Pizza Party

The PTSA Newcomers Committee Invitations:

   *Students that have moved into the area are invited to the upcoming Newcomer Student Pizza Party to be held on Saturday, August 23, at 1:00pm in the Commons at Walton. We will have additional activities for the Newcomer students throughout the year but this is a great first chance to meet others who are new to the area.

   *Parents that are new to the Walton Community are invited o a Welcome Coffee to be held on Friday, August 22, at 10:00am at Panera Bread Co. Please RSVP to [email protected]

SENIORS ONLY

SENIOR PICTURES AT WALTON:  Studio7 will be at school to take senior pictures on Tuesday, 8/26, and Thursday, 8/28, after 3:30pm. Seniors who want their formal pictures in the yearbook and have not had them taken can sign up in Ms Manheim's room B211. If parents want to see proofs and pick out pictures, there is a $25.00 sitting fee. Tux tops and drapes provided. For details, click Senior Pictures  

 

Seniors who attended Sope Creek ES or who live in the Atlanta Country Club: Group photos will be taken for a WHS Yearbook Tribute page on Sunday, 8/24. Sope Creek grads should meet at the Sope Creek Playground at 3:00pm.  ACC residents meet at the firepit at 3:45pm in McFarlane Park. Cost will be divided among the number of students who are in the photo; bring a check or cash to pay.   

 

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS: The School Counseling Department will present a Senior Information Night on Monday, 8/25, at 6:30pm in the Walton Theater.  This meeting will focus on the college search and application process, and financial aid.  This information session is for parents. 

  

JUST JUNIORS

JUNIOR PARKING SPACES To enter the lottery for Junior Parking: Write your name on a slip of paper and drop it in a box, which will be located in the front office, from AUG 25-28. Students who enter more than once will be disqualified from the lottery. On Friday, 8/29, the drawing for junior parking will take place.  Students who are picked will be notified that day and given further instruction to complete the registration process. Do not register online unless you are instructed to do so!

 

FRESHMAN NEWS

 

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! 

 

 ATHLETICS: GO RAIDERS!!!!

 

RALLY in the VALLEY:  The Lady Raider Lacrosse team will host their annual 7v7 tournament Sept. 6th & 7th from 9am-3pm in Raider Valley. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and a portion of the proceeds of "RALLY in the VALLEY" is given to childhood cancer research. If you are interested in volunteering or would like to earn service hours at this event, please email [email protected] for more information. Please support "Rally in the Valley" and your Raiders as they "click sticks against cancer".  

 

SPIRIT WEAR: T-shirts for the first football game will be on sale for $6.00 during all lunch periods through Thursday this week.

  

LETTER JACKETS : There will be a letter jacket "fitting" on 8/27 from 7:40-8:10am, outside the Commons.  Order forms are available in the front office.

 

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

WALTON CLUB NEWS

 

Walton PTSA Community Outreach ClubDon't Forget!  Kick-Off Meeting 

 Media Center - Thursday, 8/21 @ 3:30 pm Club application will be available online after the meeting. Application Deadline is Thursday, August 28 @ 3:30 pm. https://sites.google.com/site/waltonptsacommunityoutreach/ 

 

 


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