Announcements for Tuesday, September 12, 2023
ATHLETICS:
· Today, the freshman and JV football teams will play at Live Oak. Freshmen start at 5:30, followed by JV.
· Friday is our first home football game. The Wildcats will play Mandeville at 7pm in Wildcat Stadium. Students please note some changes to our new stadium policies for all home events:
1. No backpacks will be allowed
2. No food or drink may be brought in
3. If you leave you must purchase another ticket to re-enter
4. No loitering will be permitted. All students must be seated in the bleachers.
5. No artificial noise makers will be allowed. This includes microphones, megaphones, and boom boxes
6. No Baby Powder will be allowed
All students will be expected to follow all guidelines outlined in the Walker High School Student Handbook. Please note the full list of WHS stadium guidelines on our athletics page or Facebook! Looking forward to a great season start with our Student Supporting our Wildcats!!!
· Today, the Lady Cats volleyball team will play Sacred Heart at home. JV will start at 4:30pm, followed by Varsity. On Thursday night we will have student appreciation night at the volleyball game vs. Central Private. Student tickets are only $1 and can be purchased at i2Tickets.com. You must show your Student ID with your discounted ticket. Students will also receive a free slice of pizza with paid admission at Thursday’s game. Student passes will also receive a free slice of pizza. Let’s pack the house Thursday night and cheer on the Lady Cats to victory!
ALL STUDENTS:
· Today, Civics tutoring with Ms. Arnold has been cancelled.
· We will have a US Airforce Recruiter here today during all lunch shifts. Stop by the table in front of the cafeteria to visit with the recruiter and get more information on the US Airforce. Other recruiters this week include:
o Mississippi College on Thursday
o ITI on Friday.
· Students, we will be having a food drive for the Month of September. You will receive more information in homeroom tomorrow, but the 1st block with the most food items collected will win a donut party!!!
· For the Homecoming pep rally, students can participate in the annual Battle of Classes Dance Off. If you would like to participate in the dance off, pick up a form at the Wildcat Window before school or during Lunch. Forms must be turned into Mrs. Normand or Mrs. Gallman by September 14th. You must turn in your form and attend all practices to participate.
· Homecoming will be here soon. Details will be given out during homeroom tomorrow. The game will be on Thursday, September 28th, the parade on Friday, September 29th and the dance on Saturday, September 30th.
JUNIORS/SENIORS:
· If you are a junior or a senior and you are interested in being emcee at our pep rallies this year, pick up an application and turn it into Mrs. Normand or Mrs. Gallman. The deadline to turn in your application is today! Auditions will be held after school tomorrow!
FRESHMEN:
· Any 9th grade student interested in being a part of Walker SGA should complete the online application by today at 2:30 P.M. The link for the application was sent in the app and is located in the Newsfeed. It is also posted on Walker High School's Facebook page.
SENIORS:
· Any Seniors interested in meeting with a Tulane College recruiter, please stop by the guidance office during your lunch to sign up.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES:
· Senior photo make-up day is Saturday, September 16, 9am-Noon.
· Open House will be Monday, September 18th at 6pm.
· Wednesday, September 20 is Teacher Professional Development. No school for students.
· The Gates Scholarship is due September 15th.
· We the Future Scholarship is due September 17th.
MENUS:
Lunch Line — Pork Chops and Mac & Cheese
Next Breakfast – Chicken Biscuit
