Raider's Choice Enrichment Program     WHS PTSA LINK

Support WHS and treat yourself to dinner at Zaxby's!  

WHS "First Monday" Spirit Night is tomorrow, Nov. 3 from 5-8 at the Zaxby's at Johnson Ferry and Lower Roswell.  Zaxby's will donate 10% of all proceeds to WHS if you tell them you are a WALTON RAIDER! 

NCAA Eligibility Information Night:  All 9^th, 10^th and 11^th grade students who are considering competing in athletics at the college level are invited along with their parents to join us on Thursday, 11/6 at 6:30pm in the theater to learn about the academic requirements as well as the process to be declared eligible by the NCAA.

Drop/Add for Spring Semester : Students will be given an opportunity to drop or add one-semester electives for spring semester on Thursday and Friday, November 6 and 7 during lunch periods. Students will be able to pick up forms such as waivers, minimum day, tuition and flex schedule during that time. Additionally, teachers will verify the correct level placement in each year long academic course.  All waiver forms are due by Friday, November 14^th.

Students interested in taking an additional course should complete a tuition form and return it along with $300 to Mrs. Rose by November 14, 2014.  Those who would like to be considered for flex schedule need to return the flex form by November 14, 2014.  Students wanted to take a zero period course for tuition are given preference over flex schedule.

Safety Officer and Custodian Appreciation Activities: Thank you for helping WHS show appreciation to Officer Hoppy and our incredible custodial staff.  Officer & Custodian Appreciation week will be held the week of November 3-7, 2014. 

Interested in pursuing a career in the medical or veterinary field?  Consider spending 10 days on the beautiful island of Grenada, learning through hands-on activities led by med and vet school professors at the St. George's University's Med/Vet Summer Leadership Academy! There will also be many opportunities to experience the rich culture and natural beauty of Grenada with fellow Walton students and teachers.

Trip dates are 6/23-7/4. For more info: Grenada Med/Vet Summer Trip  

Junior and Senior Parents: Join us for Financial Aid Night on Monday, 11/17 at 6:30pm in the Theater. A representative from Emory University will present information on state and federal aid, the CSS profile and private funding options for your student's college education.  

Attention Sophomores!  Hearing & Vision Retests will be Wednesday November 5.If you missed the screening last week OR you were told to return for a retest, please WEAR your glasses/contact lenses to the screening! 

WALTON DRAMA PRESENTS Rupert Holmes' The Mystery of Edwin Drood

November 13th @ 7pm, Nov. 15th @ 2pm and 7pm and Nov. 16th @ 2 pm 

General and Reserved Tickets available now at TICKETS and in the Commons the week of 11/10

Gift Yourself or Others With Spellbinding Stories From The annual WHS Book Fair!

Shop in Person  Nov. 3 - Nov. 13 (Closed Election Day)7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

                            Nov. 12:  Shop extended hours from 5-7 p.m. during our Hispanic Heritage Festival

Shop Online       Oct. 29 -Nov. 18.  Shop an extended selection of great books at WHS BOOKFAIR ONLINE!

                             All online purchases will be delivered to students' homerooms!

To Volunteer for the Book Fair,  go to the sign-up genius and pick your day and time: I love Books!  

Walton Habitat for Humanity is selling tickets for our Horse Plop Raffle!  Top prize is $3,000.  2^nd place is $2,000, 3^rd place is $1,000.  Plus we will have a drawing for 12 VISA Gift cards totaling $900.  Chances of winning a prize are 1 in 267.  For more information and to buy your tickets online go to HorsePlop Raffle  or purchase one from a student member.   The drawing will take place on November 15^th. 

Thanks for Giving 2014:  FOOD DRIVE!  Walton's Spanish and Interact Clubs are sponsoring a food drive to provide Thanksgiving dinner for needy families in Cobb County from 10/27-11/7. A donut breakfast will be awarded to the homeroom contributing the most items!  Click HERE for the list of food items requested and more information.

Walton Spanish Club:   Mark your calendars for the first Hispanic Heritage Festival, 11/12 from 5-8pm in the Commons!  Students, parents and members of the community are welcome to join us for food, entertainment and a celebration of the Hispanic culture! 

Get OUT and VOTE:  The General Election is Nov. 4th! 

Here is your "Voter Toolbox" with links to everything you need to exercise your right and obligation to VOTE! 

* Find Your Polling Place:  Click here.

* Vote by Absentee Ballot - for any reason:  For an absentee ballot, click here.

* Vote in Advance:  Advance-voting locations are open. For locations, click here.

* View a Sample Ballot:  Click here.

* Be Informed.  Following are Voter Guides to help you!  

o   Nonpartisan Voter Guide prepared by education groups  Click here

o   Voter Guide  by AJC & League of Women Voters - Click here

For more voting information, visit Georgia Secretary of State and the Cobb County Board of Elections.

YOUR VOICE COUNTS! Make it Heard!

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/winter sports at Walton, click  Cross Country, Swim and Dive, Basketball, Ice Hockey