The 2017 Fall EOC assessments have been postponed untiltomorrow,Thursday, November 30th, at 8:00 AM.Students who received a 2017 Fall EOC assessment notificationWILL NOTstart testing today, but will report to the library for testingtomorrowmorning at8:00 AM.
Please make sure that you return your Project Graduation contracts to your counselor to be signed up for a Project Graduation course. Courses will fill up so please make sure that you do not miss out on an opportunity to earn and recover credits.
·Sophomores, your student counsel invites you to come to the Sophomore Socializer in the CafeteriaonFriday, December 8th. Tickets will be sold for four dollars during all lunchesstarting TODAY to December 8thand will cost five dollars upon entry. The event will include food, music, and much more. Come congregate and have a good time with your fellow Spartans.
·JROTC will be collecting non-perishable food in the JROTC buildingfor the Mid-South Food BankTOMORROW.
·Seniors, Balfour will be collecting money for graduation announcements and suppliesTOMORROWduring all lunches. The $60 deposit can be paid with credit card, money order, cash, or check made payable to Balfour. See the main office for informational packets.
·WSHS DECA is hosting a workshop opportunity that will enrich young women with the knowledge on how to become an entrepreneur! This workshop opportunity will be youth-led and facilitated by DECA members. This workshop is exclusive to only young women and will be held TOMORROWinMrs.Skoog's room (M123)2:30 to 3:00 with refreshments!
·If you like animals or raising money for a good cause, then you should join the Humane Society Club. There is a meetingTOMORROW, in Ms. Patterson’s room F111. It’s not too late to join.
·Spectrum, the LGBT Club, will be having a meetingTOMORROW, in room M131 from2:30 to 3:15.
·WSHS Drama presentsAntigoneDecember 1, 2, and 3at 7pm. $5 at the door.
Have you made plans for next summer? If you enjoy water rafting, scuba diving, pottery making, and exploring a new culture outside the U.S., come see Mr. Perez in room E101 for details. Reservations are now being made for the trip to the Dominican Republic, June 2018.
·The blood drive isthisFriday, December 1st!During lunch make sure to turn in your consent forms and to pick up your permission slip to leave yourclass period the day of the blood drive! Also for those wanting to still sign up for the blood drive, make sure to pick up a form.
·Anyone in need of volunteer hours please come see Mrs. Kannady in M207 the St. Jude marathon is in need of more people!!
·Did you miss the Spartan Traditions order? Do you want more? Come see Mrs. Kannady this week and get your order in!! Last one before Winter Break!!
·SCS is soliciting students fortheir summer internship. Interested students shouldgo to SCS website and look for Career Ready! Summer Internships. Students may submit applications to Ms. Erma Carter at the BOE (Board of Education),but they must be turned inbyDecember 1.
·FBLA is collecting toys to benefit under-privileged children at Porter-Leaf throughDecember 1. Please drop off new, un-open toys in M118.
·Phi Lambda Omega will offer four scholarships ranging from $5,000.00 to $1,000.00 for seniors with a 2.5 GPA or higher who complete a video and a narrative essay. Full details are available in the announcements online or in the guidance complex.
·Juniors, the Penny Hardaway Contest essays are due byDecember 4th. You may pick up a guideline sheet from you English teachers or Mrs. Brown, the counselor. Mrs. Brown will even scan in your essay.
·It’s the most wonderful time of the year again and you can spend it at Scribbler’s Holiday Special Coffeehouse! Bring your pillows and blanketsFriday, December 15thfrom5:30until 9 in the auditorium lobby and spend a festive night with friends, watching performances and enjoying food and fun for only $5.
The next Culinary Club meeting is coming up onThursday, December 7th, right after school in Mr. Coulter's room M132. Please keep in mind you will not be able to get into the meeting without your club card and whatever food item you signed up to bring! We hope to see you there! Remember, anyone can cook!
Southwest Community College will be here next week. Seniors can come to the library during their lunch and apply to Southwest and have their application fee waived. Mrs. Fleming will be giving the representative your transcript so that you will be completely applied and ready to be accepted to Southwest. This is a great opportunity to have your community college application process completed. This will be donein two daysso that you will receive the attention needed to complete the process. All interested students with the last names L-Z will come to the library during their lunch Monday, December 4, and all interested students with the last names A-K will come to the library during their lunch Wednesday, December 6.
A list of all of the college visits, all scholarship opportunities, and all announcements can be found in the announcements tab on the White Station website.
Scholarship Opportunities
Attention National Merit Semifinalist:UWA is a four-year public university located in Livingston, Alabama, that offers a wide variety of degree programs and student involvement opportunities.Ourstudent's recent success published in the program for the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist gained UWA's attention. Based off your student's title as a semifinalist, UWA will provide a scholarship to cover all tuition cost. In addition to an impressive scholarship, out-of-state tuition is also waived. To check out all the great opportunities UWA has to offer, head over to our website,
Phi Lambda Omega will offer four scholarships ranging from $5,000.00 to $1,000.00 for seniors who meet the following:
1. Be a graduating high school senior from the Greater Memphis and Shelby County Area including surrounding counties. 2. Have a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. 3. Submit an official school transcript. 4. Perform a 3 to5 minutes talent during the showcase. 5. Secure two signed letters of recommendation from the following: Guidance Counselor and Teacher. 6. Submit a recent photograph. 7. Complete narrative essay (250 – 400 words.) 8. Submit a $50 Non-refundable application fee (cashier’s check or money order only) with completed packet postmarked byDecember 20, 2017- additional information is located on the
Announcements for Tuesday, November 28,2017- Please make sure that you return your Project Graduation contracts to your counselor to be signed up for a Project Graduation course. Courses will fill up so please make sure that you do not miss out on an opportunity to earn and recover credits.
- TED-Ed Club's next meeting isTODAY! We will meet in the library for an hour after school to watch and discuss TED talks and discuss what makes an idea great to help us prepare for our own talks. All interested students are welcome to join usnext Tuesday.
- JROTC will be collecting non-perishable food in the JROTC buildingfor the Mid-South Food Bankthrough November 30th.
- Seniors, Balfour will be collecting money for graduation announcements and supplies on Thursday, November 30 during all lunches. The $60 deposit can be paid with credit card, money order, cash, or check made payable to Balfour. See the main office for informational packets.
- Attention All DECA members:The DECA Officers are sponsoring" What's Your Competitive Advantage; Taking the DECATest"workshop,Thursday, November 30thafter school in room M123. Snackswill be provided.
- WSHS Drama presentsAntigone December 1, 2, and 3 at 7pm. $5 at the door.
- Anyone in need of volunteer hours please come see Mrs. Kannady in M207 the St. Jude marathon is in need of more people!!
- Did you miss the Spartan Traditions order? Do you want more? Come see Mrs. Kannady this week and get your order in!! Last one before Winter Break!!
- SCS is soliciting students for their summer internship. Interested students shouldgo to SCS website and look for Career Ready! Summer Internships. Students may submit applications to Ms. Erma Carter at the BOE (Board of Education),but they must be turned inbyDecember 1.
- FBLA is collecting toys to benefit under-privileged children at Porter-Leaf throughDecember 1. Please drop off new, un-open toys in M118.
- Phi Lambda Omega will offer four scholarships ranging from $5,000.00 to $1,000.00 for seniors with a 2.5 GPA or higher who complete a video and a narrative essay. Full details are available in the announcements online or in the guidance complex.
- Juniors, the Penny Hardaway Contest essays are due byDecember 4th. You may pick up a guideline sheet from you English teachers or Mrs. Brown, the counselor. Mrs. Brown will even scan in your essay.
- It’s the most wonderful time of the year again and you can spend it at Scribbler’s Holiday Special Coffeehouse! Bring your pillows and blankets Friday, December 15th from 5:30 until 9 in the auditorium lobby and spend a festive night with friends, watching performances and enjoying food and fun for only $5.
- A list of all of the college visits, all scholarship opportunities, and all announcements can be found in the announcements tab on the White Station website
Scholarship Opportunities
Attention National Merit Semifinalist:UWA is a four-year public university located in Livingston, Alabama, that offers a wide variety of degree programs and student involvement opportunities.Ourstudent's recent success published in the program for the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist gained UWA's attention. Based off your student's title as a semifinalist, UWA will provide a scholarship to cover all tuition cost. In addition to an impressive scholarship, out-of-state tuition is also waived. To check out all the great opportunities UWA has to offer, head over to our website,
Phi Lambda Omega will offer four scholarships ranging from $5,000.00 to $1,000.00 for seniors who meet the following:
- Be a graduating high school senior from the Greater Memphis and Shelby County Area including surrounding counties. 2. Have a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. 3. Submit an official school transcript. 4. Perform a 3 to5 minutes talent during the showcase. 5. Secure two signed letters of recommendation from the following: Guidance Counselor and Teacher. 6. Submit a recent photograph. 7. Complete narrative essay (250 – 400 words.) 8. Submit a $50 Non-refundable application fee (cashier’s check or money order only) with completed packet postmarked byDecember 20, 2017- additional information is located on the application. Applications are available in the guidance complex.
Announcements for Monday, November 27,2017
- Please make sure that you return your Project Graduation contracts to your counselor to be signed up for a Project Graduation course. Courses will fill up so please make sure that you do not miss out on an opportunity to earn and recover credits.
- TED-Ed Club's next meeting isTOMORROW! We will meet in the library for an hour after school to watch and discuss TED talks and discuss what makes an idea great to help us prepare for our own talks. All interested students are welcome to join usnext Tuesday.
- JROTC will be collecting non-perishable food in the JROTC buildingfor the Mid-South Food Bankthrough November 30th.
- Attention All DECA members:The DECA Officers are sponsoring" What's Your Competitive Advantage; Taking the DECATest"workshop,Thursday, November 30thafter school in room M123. Snackswill be provided.
- WSHS Drama presentsAntigone December 1, 2, and 3 at 7pm. $5 at the door.
- Anyone in need of volunteer hours please come see Mrs. Kannady in M207 the St. Jude marathon is in need of more people!!
- Did you miss the Spartan Traditions order? Do you want more? Come see Mrs. Kannady this week and get your order in!! Last one before Winter Break!!
- SCS is soliciting students for their summer internship. Interested students shouldgo to SCS website and look for Career Ready! Summer Internships. Students may submit applications to Ms. Erma Carter at the BOE (Board of Education),but they must be turned inbyDecember 1.
- FBLA is collecting toys to benefit under-privileged children at Porter-Leaf throughDecember 1. Please drop off new, un-open toys in M118.
- Phi Lambda Omega will offer four scholarships ranging from $5,000.00 to $1,000.00 for seniors with a 2.5 GPA or higher who complete a video and a narrative essay. Full details are available in the announcements online or in the guidance complex.
- Juniors, the Penny Hardaway Contest essays are due byDecember 4th. You may pick up a guideline sheet from you English teachers or Mrs. Brown, the counselor. Mrs. Brown will even scan in your essay.
- It’s the most wonderful time of the year again and you can spend it at Scribbler’s Holiday Special Coffeehouse! Bring your pillows and blankets Friday, December 15th from 5:30 until 9 in the auditorium lobby and spend a festive night with friends, watching performances and enjoying food and fun for only $5.
- A list of all of the college visits, all scholarship opportunities, and all announcements can be found in the announcements tab on the White Station website.
Scholarship Opportunities
Attention National Merit Semifinalist:UWA is a four-year public university located in Livingston, Alabama, that offers a wide variety of degree programs and student involvement opportunities.Ourstudent's recent success published in the program for the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist gained UWA's attention. Based off your student's title as a semifinalist, UWA will provide a scholarship to cover all tuition cost. In addition to an impressive scholarship, out-of-state tuition is also waived. To check out all the great opportunities UWA has to offer, head over to our website,
Phi Lambda Omega will offer four scholarships ranging from $5,000.00 to $1,000.00 for seniors who meet the following:
1. Be a graduating high school senior from the Greater Memphis and Shelby County Area including surrounding counties. 2. Have a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. 3. Submit an official school transcript. 4. Perform a 3 to5 minutes talent during the showcase. 5. Secure two signed letters of recommendation from the following: Guidance Counselor and Teacher. 6. Submit a recent photograph. 7. Complete narrative essay (250 – 400 words.) 8. Submit a $50 Non-refundable application fee (cashier’s check or money order only) with completed packet postmarked byDecember 20, 2017- additional information is located on the application.Applications are available in the guidance complex
Announcements for Monday, November 20,2017- Congratulations to the undefeated Spartan boys bowling team for winning eight matches in a row! The girls team has a winning season so far of five and three. Roll on Spartans!
- Please make sure that you return your Project Graduation contracts to your counselor to be signed up for a Project Graduation course. Courses will fill up so please make sure that you do not miss out on an opportunity to earn and recover credits.
- Seniors, Ms. Dodson will be in the cafeteria during all lunchesTODAYselling senior shirts from the senior picnic for $10 and long-sleeve baseball t-shirts for $20 .
- Reminder:TODAYare the last 2 days DECA members will be collecting canned food for Senior Citizens. Bring your canned food to roomM123,the Main office or theFreshman Academy office.
- Governor's School Deadline: Students who are applying to Governor's School. Your completed packet should be turned into you counselorTODAY. If you have questions see your counselor for help.
- French Club will be having a potluck after schoolTODAY. If you would like to take part, please see Madame Zed in E108 to sign up or .
- TED-Ed Club's next meeting isTuesday, November 28! We will meet in the library for an hour after school to watch and discuss TED talks and discuss what makes an idea great to help us prepare for our own talks. All interested students are welcome to join usnext Tuesday.
- Anyone in need of volunteer hours; please come see Mrs. Kannady in room M207 ASAP about volunteering with the St. Jude Marathon Expo and Race!!
- JROTC will be collecting non-perishable food in the JROTC buildingfor the Mid-South Food Bankthrough November 30th.
- Attention All DECA members:The DECA Officers are sponsoring" What's Your Competitive Advantage; Taking the DECATest"workshop,Thursday, November 30thafter school in room M123. Snackswill be provided.
- SCS is soliciting students for their summer internship. Interested students shouldgo to SCS website and look for Career Ready! Summer Internships. Students may submit applications to Ms. Erma Carter at the BOE (Board of Education),but they must be turned inbyDecember 1.
- FBLA is collecting toys to benefit under-privileged children at Porter-Leaf throughDecember 1. Please drop off new, un-open toys in M118.
- Phi Lambda Omega will offer four scholarships ranging from $5,000.00 to $1,000.00 for seniors with a 2.5 GPA or higher who complete a video and a narrative essay. Full details are available in the announcements online or in the guidance complex.
- Juniors, the Penny Hardaway Contest essays are due byDecember 4th. You may pick up a guideline sheet from you English teachers or Mrs. Brown, the counselor. Mrs. Brown will even scan in your essay.
- Seniors interested in college visitsmeeting in the LIBRARY, please pay close attention to the following:
TODAY,The United States Naval Academy(3rdperiod) andArkansas State University (6thperiod)