Important Dates!                                                                              WHS Calendar Link
  Sept. 15-19  FALL BREAK, School Closed
  Sept. 22       Freshman Parent Night, 6:30pm in the Theater
  Sept. 23       PROBE COLLEGE FAIR, North Point Mall, 6-9pm
  Sept. 24       GHSGT Writing Test
  Sept. 27       Operation Clean Sweep, PTSA sponsored Clean-up at Walton

                                 "Passion Into Action"                       WHS PTSA LINK

          

The PTSA's new program, "Turning YOUR Passion into Action," will capitalize on the wealth of abilities and talents of the parent population in the Walton district.  Think about your skills, your hobbies and interests, and consider the ways you would like to share these your expertise at Walton.  The survey should take about 2 minutes to complete. Ready?

     Here is the link to take the survey:: "Passion Into Action" 

 

As an added bonus, Zeal, a modern eatery in Market Place off Johnson Ferry,

has donated $50 gift certificates that will be awarded to (3) lucky winners of a random drawing of survey participants!  You can start reaping the benefits of volunteering just by filling out the survey.  *Forward this e-blast to your spouse, friend or neighbor to complete their own survey.  Thanks for your support! 

               
                    For PARENTS: News, Resources and Volunteer Opportunities         

THANK YOU! On behalf of Walton High School, Mr. Whit Hubbard would like to thank Clorox for their generous donation of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes.  With the help of Mrs. Bridgette Delva, Clorox donated two pallets worth of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, retailing at $10,460.  These wipes, which we're delivered by Mr. and Mrs. Delva Labor Day weekend, will be used to keep our classrooms clean and our students healthy.

 

Senior Breakfast Volunteers/Donations Needed:  On 10/15, when the rest of the school is taking the PSAT, our seniors will be having a morning of fun!  First, the PTSA will host a Senior Breakfast, then the Seniors will have a class photo for the yearbook, followed by fun and games in the Theater. Would you like to help? We need several volunteers to decorate, cook, and serve the Breakfast, Sign Up. Want to donate a prize for the incredibly popular: Senior Class Price is Right?  Click here to donate from our Registry 

 

Digital Texbooks: The Georgia DOE provides free use of digital textbooks. To access the textbooks and a list of subjects available, visit GA TEXT BOOKS, then visit the "click here" link under the "shared" heading.


 

Voter Registration: The deadline to register for the November General Election is Monday, Oct. 6th.  To register on-line, you can go to the GA Secretary of State's website here  On-line Registration.  To register in person, determine where your polling place will be or to receive an absentee ballot, you may contact the Cobb County Board of Elections Office here: Voting In Cobb.

                                                               Fine ARTS                                       FINE ARTS LINK

ART GALLERY:  Walton's National Art Honor Society will have an art gallery showing on Wednesday, September 24th from 4:30-5:30pm in the Fine Arts Lobby at Walton.

 

Walton Booth at Marietta Square:  Walton Art Students will sell and showcase their artwork in an entrepreneurial environment at the Marietta Square Artists Market on 9/27, from 9am-2pm. Please drop by to learn more about the Walton Art Program and support our artists!

                                       From the Walton Counselors                WHS Counselors Link

Freshman Parent NightPlease join us Monday, 9/22, (the day we return from break) at 6:30pm in the Walton Theater as we take an academic walk through each school year as well as learn about WEB, Incentive and GPAs.

 

PROBE College Fair:  Sponsored by WHS and Walton's PTSA, the PROBE College Fair will be held at North Point Mall on Tuesday, 9/23 from 6-9pm. Speak with College representatives about a range of topics. To pre-register and for more information, visit the website PROBE COLLEGE FAIR   

 

GHSWT: The Georgia High School Writing Test will be given on Wednesday, September 24th.  All 11th graders and new seniors will be tested.  Students need to bring #2 pencils and a blue or black pen to testing. Do NOT bring cell-phones, i-pods, etc. to testing.  Important: The GHSWT is a requirement for graduation!  

 

2014 PSAT Information and Registration Deadline: The PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October 15th and the deadline to register is Friday, October 10th! Click here for more information about the value of taking the PSAT, how to register, and tips for testing day PSAT INFORMATION 

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS                                           Clubs Info Link

Walton Leadership Team:   The last day to join the Walton Leadership Team (WLT) is Monday, 9/22. Dues are $25 (cash or check made out to WHS).  The application is outside room E197 or you can print a copy from the website by clicking here: WLT Application

 

           PTA  CONTESTS       

ART CONTEST FOR 2014-2015 WALTON STUDENT DIRECTORY COVER: Contest is open to all Walton students with a prize for the winning entry. Entry deadline is 9/22.  For details, click Directory Art Contest

 

PTA Reflections 2014-2015This year's theme: "The World Would Be A Better Place if......." 

Deadline for all WHS student submissions is 10/9. Click here for forms and instructions: 2014 Reflections

                              ATHLETICS: GO RAIDERS!!!!           WHS Athletics Link

RUGBY, Anyone?  Raiders interested in playing Club level Rugby in February are welcome to come to practice and conditioning this Fall on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:45-9:45 pm on the football field. No previous experience needed. For information, go to  USA RUGBY, or contact christinabritt@mindspring.com

 

TOUCHDOWN!!!!: For ticket information, schedules, and more, click WHS RAIDERS FOOTBALL and click here to watch the MO SHOW with Coach Dixon.

 

FOLLOW THE RAIDERS and Support our Teams! For information on schedules and game results of fall sports at Walton, click Volleyball, Cross Country,& Fast Pitch Softball!

   

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