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Important Dates!                                                                              WHS Calendar Link
  Nov. 12       W.E.B, Raiders' Choice Enrichment Program
                     Hispanic Heritage Festival, 5-8 in the Commons
  Nov. 13       WHS Drama Fall Production, Opening Night
  Nov. 14       Schedule waiver forms and extra course tuition due
  Nov. 17       Financial Aid Night, 6:30 pm, Theater  
  Nov. 18       Self-Defense Community Clinic, 7:30-9:30pm, Aux Gym         

          

                    Raider's Choice Enrichment Program     WHS PTSA LINK

          

The next PTSA Raiders' Choice Enrichment Program will be offered during WEB on Nov. 12 from 1:15-2:15.  Please visit our website at Raiders' Choice for more information. Students can pick and choose the topics that interest them and fit into their WEB schedule and academic commitments. Some sessions will have a limited number of participants.  

    RAIDERS' CHOICE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM REGISTRATION
 
 

To register for a "Stress Management: Small Group Class" on Nov. 12, click here: Stress Management 

 

To register for the "Gingerbread House Construction Contest" on Nov. 12 click here: Gingerbread House

 

To Register for the "Senior Girls Self-Defense Clinic" on Nov. 19, click here: Sr Girls Self Defense

                    For PARENTS: News, Resources and Volunteer Opportunities         

SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES  During the week of Nov. 17, the PTSA will be sponsoring self-defense clinics in every Health Class at Walton, and a free Senior Girls Self Defense class during WEB on Nov. 19. There will also be a Walton Community Clinic, open to students, teachers, parents and friends in the Walton Community, on Tues. Nov. 18 from 7:30-9:30 pm in the Auxiliary Gym.  This class will be offered for the drastically reduced rate of $39 per person. WHS students who have taken on-line health classes may take this course free of charge during this time. Steven Spivey of Max Defense believes anyone can learn to use the "great equalizers, adrenaline and fear," to successfully defend themselves against a stronger opponent. For more information and to register for the Community Clinic, go to SELF DEFENSE.  To register for the Sr. Girls Class, go to Senior Girls

 

Drop/Add for Spring Semester :  All waiver forms for next semester courses are due by Friday, November 14th.

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.

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.  For information on class schedules and tuition, click here:SAT/ACT Prep  

EAST COBB CHADD will hold its next meeting on Nov. 20th. Click here for more information.  Nov. Mtg  

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  

                                       From the Walton Counselors                WHS Counselors Link

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.  

 

The WHS Counselors welcome Tina Harwood to our Counseling Team and congratulate former Counselor, Pam Lavangie, who has taken on a new role as a WHS Administrator.  Ms. Harwood will be working with students' whose last name begins with P-Sl. Contact Ms. Harwood at Tina.Harwood@cobbk12.org, ext. 226. 

Seniors Only             

Senior Class of 2015:   Herff Jones will be taking make-up cap & gown and graduation orders during lunch on Monday November 10th.  To place an order or make a payment, click here:  Senior Cap & Gown 

The Arts         

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

 

The National Art Honor Society of Walton High School has partnered with Atria Senior Living for a Community Art Show on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2:00 pm.  There will be pieces in the show created by the Art Students, Atria residents, as Atria staff members. Come out and support our local artists. Light refreshments will be served.  

                                              Media Center Book Fair                                                    

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

Shop in Person   Now - Nov. 13, 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!  

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS                                           Clubs Info Link

Walton Habitat for Humanity is selling tickets for our Horse Plop Raffle!  Top prize is $3,000.  2nd place is $2,000, 3rd 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 15th

 

Thanks for Giving 2014FOOD DRIVE!  Walton's Spanish and Interact Clubs are sponsoring a food drive to provide Thanksgiving dinner for needy families in Cobb County through Nov. 18. 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! 

                              ATHLETICS: GO RAIDERS!!!!           WHS Athletics Link

Letter Jacket Fitting:  Friday, Nov. 14; 7:40-8:10am Outside the Commons.  Forms are in the front office.

 

TOUCHDOWN!!!! : For 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 Swim and Dive, Basketball, WrestlingIce Hockey 

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