Today at WO - Wednesday, 1.27.10
All girls interested in playing tennis, please meet in Mr. Schwallier’s room during seminar on Thursday for a short meeting and to pick up information.
6:00-Boys JV Wrestling at Hudsonville High School
7:00-Boys Varsity Wrestling at Hudsonville High School
Art Week
Saturday is an evening not to miss! The week will culminate with performances by various talented WO music and theater groups. Also, local restaurants will be providing hors d'oeuvres and light snacks. The evening starts at 6 and admission is free.
More information in a Holland Sentinel Article HERE.
WO Art Students Rock Region 9
An Artist reception will be held atKendall College of Art & Design this Thursday, Jan. 28 from 6-8 pm.
Conner Bade
Elsa Bogel
Anne Brunnel
Katie Franken
Rachel Govert
Amanda Harback
Alisa Jones
Kyliegh Karas
Leslie Kasten
Jenna Maki
Dan Millisor
Malinda Phimthasak
Aubrey Poppen
Heidi Rojo
Ethan Watson
Jake Wildfong
Casey Walker
Anber Yeh
Also...The awards ceremony for the Scholastic Art & Writing Competition is this Sunday, Jan. 31th at St. Cecilia's Church at 1:30. Buses will be shuttling people from Kendall College of Art & Design. The following students will be receiving awards:
Macy Bender
Jessica Berg
Kale Davis
Brenna Dunn
Katherine Franken
Rachel Govert
Amanda Harback
Michaela Lohman
Jennifer Richards
Brittney Stites
Elsa Vogel
Tierra Williams
Amber Yeh
Athletic Events This Week - GO WO!
Boys Swim & Dive - Thur., Jan. 28 vs. Jenison (6:30 PM)
Girls & Boys Varsity Basketball - Fri. Jan. 29 vs. Grandville
Hockey - Sat., Jan. 30 vs. Northview (5:00 PM) @ The Edge
Find the entire athletic schedule by clicking the bottom to the left.
Come on out and Support your Panthers!
GO - WO!
Today at WO - Tuesday, 1.26.10
The ZAPS ACT workshop will continue today
If you missed the opportunity to order your class ring, Jostens representatives will be back on Tuesday, January 26th during lunch to size you and help you with your order form. The sale on select metals and rings has been extended until Tuesday. Extra order information packets are available in the office or you can design your class ring at www.jostens.com
LAUP is hosting a Hispanic youth leadership conference on Tuesday, February 16 at
Pre-season conditioning for guy’s track and field takes place Monday through Thursday every week. Meet with Coach Kingma or Coach Knoll at 3:00 pm in the north building gym balcony to get in shape for the spring!
4:00-Boys Freshman Basketball at
4:00-Girls Freshman Basketball vs.
5:30-Boys JV Basketball at
5:30-Girls JV Basketball vs.
7:00-Boys Varsity Basketball at
7:00-Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Grand Haven High School
Weekend at WO: 1.23 & 1.24
Juniors-you can still sign up for the ZAPS ACT workshop which will be on Monday, January 25 and Tuesday January 26. Choose either an after school or evening session. Cost is $79. It’s easy to register at www.zaps.com. See your counselor if you have any questions. This is a great way to practice and get tips for the ACT.
Attention girls soccer players. There is still time to register for the after-school performance training sessions conducted by
January 23 Athletic Events
9:00 AM- Boys JV Wrestling vs. W.O. JV Tournament
10:00 AM- Boys Varsity vs. W.O. Varsity Tournament
Girls Freshman, JV, and Varsity Competitive Cheer at Hudsonville Invite…TIME TBA
Wrestling Tournament This Weekend
Junior Varsity - Starts @ 9:00 AM
Varsity - Starts @ 10:00 AM
Click on the button to the left to go to the complete WO Athletic Schedule.
Come out and support your Panthers. GO - WO!
Today at WO - Friday, 1.22.10
Attention all level one drivers: Macatawa Driving School has a level 2 class set up for this coming Monday, January 25, 26, and 27 from 3:00-5:00.
Attention all returning Dutch Dancers…Ms. Diedrich must have your completed group forms and your permission slips by January 25th or you will not be allowed to dance this year. You may pick up the necessary forms from Mrs. Jelsema. She currently holds practice in the north high school cafeteria Mon/Wed from 6:30-8:00 pm. You may drop required forms to me there. Late lists will NOT be accepted.
6:00-Girls Varsity Basketball at Caledonia High School
7:30-Boys Varsity Basketball at Caledonia High School
8:00-Boys Varsity Ice Hockey at Creston High School
Snowball is Coming: Will Garrett Get the Girl of His Dreams?
Today at WO - Thursday, 1.21.10
Attention 9th and 10th graders: The last try-outs for the WOHS 9th and 10th grade Math Challenge Team are today during seminar in Mrs. Meyer’s room 226. Transfer there with your pencil and calculator!
Jostens reps will be here from 4:30 to 6:30 to size you and help you with your class ring order. The student who brings in the oldest class ring on Wed or Thurs will win a free 10k gold WOHS class ring, start asking friends and family! Please remember your down payment or J-pay payment info to place the order. Don’t forget about the sale on select white lustrum and silver elite rings on these days only! Anyone who needs warranty adjustments to their class ring should plan on seeing them at that time also. Extra order info packets are in the main office or you can design your ring at jostens.com.
5:30-Girls Freshman Basketball at Caledonia High School
5:30-Boys Freshman Basketball vs. Caledonia High School
6:30-Boys Varsity Swimming at Grand Haven High School
7:00-Girls JV Basketball at Caledonia High School
7:00-Boys JV Basketball vs. Caledonia High School
Today at WO - Wednesday, 1.20.10
Jostens reps will be here today during lunches and from 4:30-6:30 and Thursday Jan. 21 during lunch to size you and help you with your class ring order. The student who brings in the oldest class ring on Wed or Thurs. will win a free 10k gold WOHS class ring, start asking friends and family! Please remember your down payment or J-pay payment info to place the order. Don’t forget about the sale on select white lustrum and silver elite rings on these days only! Anyone who needs warranty adjustments to their class ring should plan on seeing them at that time also. Extra order info packets are in the main office or you can design your ring at Jostens.com
The varsity hockey student night is TONIGHT at 8 pm at the Edge Ice Arena. The team will bwe playing Wayland Union. All students get in free with ID. WOSWE will be performing the National Anthem and the pep band will also be performing.
6:00-Boys JV Wrestling vs.
7:00-Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Grandville High School
8:00-Boys Varsity Ice Hockey vs. Wayland Union HS
Today at WO - Tuesday, 1.19.10
Snowball Court nominations will take place during today’s Seminar. Teachers should pick up their ballots Tuesday morning from their mailboxes. Students who do not have a seminar should see Mrs. Luna in room A261 today in order to nominate.
Attention 9th and 10th graders: The GRCC Ninth and Tenth Grade Math Challenge is quickly approaching! This is an exciting competition where students are invited to
explore mathematical problems inn a fun and creative environment. Tryouts for the WOHS ninth and tenth grade Math Challenge Team will be held this week Tuesday (in Mrs. Ashby’s room A216) and Thursday (in Mrs. Meyer’s room 226) during seminar. Be sure to transfer there, and bring a pencil and a calculator. Last year’s team members will need to try out again. Please contact Mrs. Ashby (994-5224) or Mrs. Meyer (738-6953) with questions.
The Girls Soccer Pre-season Conditioning Program through
6:30 PM-Boys Varsity Swimming vs.
Today at WO - Thursday, 1.14.10
The North HS Library will be open this evening during parent teacher conferences from 5-8:00 pm
Seniors - Please check in the Guidance Office for the new Hot Scholarship list. There are several very good scholarship opportunities now available.
5:30-Girls Freshman Basketball vs.
5:30-Boys Freshman Basketball at
6:30-Boys Varsity Swimming at
7:00-Girls JV Basketball vs.
7:00-Boys JV Basketball at
Today & Tomorrow at WO - Tuesday & Wednesday
There will be a softball meeting today at 3:05 after school in the North library for anyone that is interested in trying out for softball this spring.
Wednesday, January 13
Drama Club’s next meeting is today after school in the south band room. Anyone is welcome to join us for a good time.
Grand Valley State University will be here on Thursday, January 14 to do on-site admissions. If interested, please see Mrs. Bloemers at the North Reception Desk to schedule an appointment with the college representative.
All interested sophomores and juniors can attend the CTC assembly on Thursday.
6:00-Boys JV Wrestling at Rockford High School
7:00-Boys Varsity Wrestling at Rockford High School
8:00-Boys Varsity Ice Hockey at Northview
Congratulations Connor Mikula!
Both the Grand Rapids Press and the Holland Sentinel have articles highlighting Connor's achievement. Check them out and congratulate Connor when you see him.
Links to the articles are below:
Read the Holland Sentinel Article HERE
Read the Grand Rapids Press Article HERE
Congratulations Connor!
Paperless Panther Pipeline
The first paperless Panther Pipeline (January 2010) was sent out 1/7/10. If you would like your email address added or changed, please contact the appropriate attendance secretary (North or South building) for your student.
The Pipeline can also be accessed HERE.
We also have copies of the Panther Pipeline at both building receptionists desk for you to pick up should you not have an email address.
WO in the News
Way to go WO!
Texting While Driving PSA
Thursday at WO - 1.7.10
Attention skiers and snowboarders: Sign up for our first ski trip by this Friday. The cost for the bus is $7 and can be paid in either the North guidance office or the South reception desk. Remember that only the first 15 to sign up and pay are guaranteed a spot on the bus. The remainders go on a wait list. Listen for an announcement Thursday after lunch for the confirmation of the trip for the week and for the status of those students on the wait list. You can still order a Ski Club card and join the club. See your building receptionist for an application. All new cards will be made during our next trip to Bittersweet. If you already ordered a card and did not pick it up before break, see Mrs. Bloemers at the North reception desk. Please see Mr. Spreitzer if you have any questions. Think snow!
5:30-Girls Freshman Basketball at East Kentwood High School
5:30-Boys Freshman Basketball vs. East Kentwood High School
6:30-Boys Varsity Swimming at Zeeland High School
7:00-Girls JV Basketball at East Kentwood High School
7:00-Boys JV Basketball vs. East Kentwood High School
Athletic Events This Week - Go Panthers!
Featured Home Events This Week:
Hockey - Wed., Jan. 6 vs. Musk. Cath. Central (8:00 PM)
Wrestling - Wed. Jan. 6 vs. Jenison (6:00 PM)
Come on out and Support your Panthers! A link to the full sports calendar is at the panther on the left.
GO - WO!
Today at WO - Wednesday, 1.6.10
Attention Girls Soccer players, your after school conditioning session will be in the South weight room today at 3 PM.
Also, if you are playing indoor soccer please see Coach De Leon for a schedule. Your first game is January 11.
5:30-Girls JV Competitive Cheer at OK Red Pre-Conference @ Muskegon
5:30- Girls Varsity Competitive Cheer at OK Red Pre-Conference @ Muskegon
6:00-Boys JV Wrestling vs. Jenison High School
7:00-Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Jenison High School
8:00-Boys Varsity Ice Hockey vs. Muskegon Catholic Central
Today at WO - Tuesday, 1.5.10
Girls who are interested in being a part of the Girls Track and Field team this coming spring are encouraged to attend a meeting with the new Head Varsity Track Coach after school at 2:55 PM.
4:00-Boys Freshman Basketball vs.
5:30- Girls JV Basketball at
5:30- Boys JV Basketball vs.
6:30-Boys Varsity Swimming vs. Gr Christian HS
7:00-Girls Varsity Basketball at
7:00-Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Muskegon High School