WIHS Daily Announcements

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Day 5

Class of 2015 junior prom tickets are now on sale for only $15! They will be on sale this week only, so don’t miss out. You must have a completed dance contract to purchase a ticket, so if you didn’t fill one out for a prior dance, pick one up in the cafeteria or main office. Great music, passed hors d’oeuvres and a chocolate fondue fountain all will be featured at this event, which takes place on Saturday, March 29, from 8-11 p.m. at the Statler. See you there!

 All students applying for the New Visions Programs next year must have their applications and materials in to their school counselors by today.  This is an absolute deadline.

 

An after school study hall will be open in G-205, Mr. Heiland’s room, for any students who want to stay after school for the site based council meeting tonight. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the library and all are welcome.

Need help managing your time or organizing your school work? Stop by F-16 in the library on Friday during periods 3-6 for a time management and organization activity. Anyone welcome!

SciFi and Fantasy Club meets after school today in H-Courtyard.

African Latino Club meets today in D-5 after school.

Zoology Club meets in H-101 today after school.

 

Badminton Club meets after school today in the big gym.

Asian-American Club meets today in Room F-41, the TV studio, after school.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Day 4

Muscular dystrophy is a disease that affects millions of Americans. This month, NHS will be holding a fund-raiser to benefit patients with muscular dystrophy every Wednesday and Friday of March in the cafeteria during lunch periods. Donate a dollar, write your name on a shamrock, and receive a free baked good or piece of candy as a thank-you! All proceeds go straight to charity.

Class of 2015 junior prom tickets are now on sale for only $15! They will be on sale this week only, so don’t miss out. You must have a completed dance contract to purchase a ticket, so if you didn’t fill one out for a prior dance, pick one up in the cafeteria or main office. Great music, passed hors d’oeuvres and a chocolate fondue fountain all will be featured at this event, which takes place on Saturday, March 29, from 8-11 p.m. at the Statler. See you there!

 All students applying for the New Visions Programs next year must have their applications and materials in to their school counselors by Thursday, March 20^th.  This is an absolute deadline.

 Cigarette smoking causes an estimated 443,000 deaths each year, including approximately 49,400 deaths due to exposure to secondhand smoke. Today is Kick Butts Day! Come to a celebration at GIAC from 4-5 p.m.! KBD is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up, and seize control against Big Tobacco. How will you take action?

An after school study hall will be open in G-205, Mr. Heiland’s room, for any students who want to stay after school for the site based council meeting this Thursday. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the library and all are welcome.

Need help managing your time or organizing your school work? Stop by F-16 in the library on Friday during periods 3-6 for a time management and organization activity. Anyone welcome!

 

WIHS Daily Announcements

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Day 3 

Muscular dystrophy is a disease that affects millions of Americans. This month, NHS will be holding a fund-raiser to benefit patients with muscular dystrophy every Wednesday and Friday of March in the cafeteria during lunch periods. Donate a dollar, write your name on a shamrock, and receive a free baked good or piece of candy as a thank-you! All proceeds go straight to charity.

Class of 2015 junior prom tickets are now on sale for only $15! They will be on sale this week only, so don’t miss out. You must have a completed dance contract to purchase a ticket, so if you didn’t fill one out for a prior dance, pick one up in the cafeteria or main office. Great music, passed hors d’oeuvres and a chocolate fondue fountain all will be featured at this event, which takes place on Saturday, March 29, from 8-11 p.m. at the Statler. See you there!

All students applying for the New Visions Programs next year must have their applications and materials in to their school counselors by Thursday, March 20^th.  This is an absolute deadline.

 46% of high school students in Tompkins County reported feeling that they had “easy access” to tobacco. March 19^th – TOMORROW – is Kick Butts Day at GIAC from 4-5 p.m. KBD is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up, and seize control against Big Tobacco. How will you take action?

Math Team meets after school today with Mr. Deppe in H-211.

 

WIHS Daily Announcements

Monday, March 17, 2014

Day 5

Attention seniors! Interested in going on the Senior Trip on May 30 and 31 to Lake Placid? There will be a mandatory parent meeting tonight in the cafeteria. Your parent or guardian must attend if you plan to go on the trip. This is the first overnight senior trip in almost a decade, so make sure you don't miss out! If your parent or guardian can't make the meeting, you or they need to contact Mr. Mellander in Activities before this meeting.

Muscular dystrophy is a disease that affects millions of Americans. This month, NHS will be holding a fund-raiser to benefit patients with muscular dystrophy every Wednesday and Friday of March in the cafeteria during lunch periods. Donate a dollar, write your name on a shamrock, and receive a free baked good or piece of candy as a thank-you! All proceeds go straight to charity.

Sophomores, juniors and seniors – there will be a trip to TC3 to tour the campus and talk to admissions counselors on Tuesday, April 1. Please sign up in the College and Career Office.

 Attention, Class of 2017! The freshmen class of IHS will be holding a St. Patrick’s Day themed bake sale today. Baked goods will be available in the cafeteria during 4^th, 5^th and 6^th period lunches and after school in the library. Also, bring money to guess the number of jellybeans in our jar! Come and support your class!

The Center for Disease Control and prevention reports that between 2011 and 2012 the use of e-cigarettes among students in grades 6-12 doubled from 3.3 to 6.8%! March 19 – THIS WEDNESDAY – is Kick Butts Day at GIAC from 4-5 p.m. KBD is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up, and seize control against Big Tobacco. How will you take action?

Key Club meets after school today in Ms. Gafell’s room, H-206.

Math Team meets after school today in Room H-211 with Mr. Deppe.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Friday, March 14, 2014

Day 2 

There will be a college tour of Ithaca College on Friday, March 28. If you are a sophomore or junior interested in going on the tour, please pick up a permission slip in the College and Career Office.

Attention seniors! Interested in going on the Senior Trip on May 30 and 31 to Lake Placid? There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Monday, March 17th in the cafeteria. Your parent or guardian must attend if you plan to go on the trip. This is the first overnight senior trip in almost a decade, so make sure you don't miss out! If your parent or guardian can't make the meeting, you or they need to contact Mr. Mellander in Activities before March 17.

Muscular dystrophy is a disease that affects millions of Americans. This month, NHS will be holding a fund-raiser to benefit patients with muscular dystrophy every Wednesday and Friday of March in the cafeteria during lunch periods. Donate a dollar, write your name on a shamrock, and receive a free baked good or piece of candy as a thank-you! All proceeds go straight to charity.

Need to buy a review book for an upcoming final or AP test? Buy it this Saturday at the Science Olympiad Barnes and Noble fundraiser! Come to the store and buy anything between 10 and 5 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit our club!

Sophomores, juniors and seniors – there will be a trip to TC3 to tour the campus and talk to admissions counselors on Tuesday, April 1. Please sign up in the College and Career Office.

Interested in touring a synthetic biology lab or one of Cornell engineering’s many machine shops? Cornell’s Society of Women Engineers is hosting tours of both this Saturday from 10-12 a.m. for any IHS female student! E-mail jc2466@cornell.edu for more details.

Brace yourselves. The Handball Tournament is coming. Make a team of 6-8 players and sign up today in the cafeteria. It is $5 per player, and teams must be coed. Check the posters around the school for full details. I hope you’re ready.

IHS Musucal Crew Members: Legally Blonde T Shirts must be ordered by Sunday March 16. You can pick up order forms from Mr. Brookhouse, Ms. Zawel or Ms. Zaryski. If you plan on returning the form to Mr. Brookhouse he will need it Friday by the end of the day.

 Attention, Class of 2017! The freshmen class of IHS will be holding a St. Patrick’s Day themed bake sale on Monday, March 17. Baked goods will be available in the cafeteria during 4^th and 6^th period lunches and after school in the library. We will also be holding a jellybean counting contest. Come and support your class!

At current smoking rates, a quarter of a million kids alive today in New York State will die early from tobacco-related illnesses. Prevent tobacco use! Save a life! Next Wednesday is Kick Butts Day at GIAC from 4-5 p.m. KBD is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up, and seize control against Big Tobacco. How will you take action?

WIHS Daily Announcements

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Day 1

There will be a college tour of Ithaca College on Friday, March 28. If you are a sophomore or junior interested in going on the tour, please pick up a permission slip in the College and Career Office.

Attention seniors! Interested in going on the Senior Trip on May 30 and 31 to Lake Placid? There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Monday, March 17th in the cafeteria. Your parent or guardian must attend if you plan to go on the trip. This is the first overnight senior trip in almost a decade, so make sure you don't miss out! If your parent or guardian can't make the meeting, you or they need to contact Mr. Mellander in Activities before March 17.

Muscular dystrophy is a disease that affects millions of Americans. This month, NHS will be holding a fund-raiser to benefit patients with muscular dystrophy every Wednesday and Friday of March in the cafeteria during lunch periods. Donate a dollar, write your name on a shamrock, and receive a free baked good or piece of candy as a thank-you! All proceeds go straight to charity.

Need to buy a review book for an upcoming final or AP test? Buy it this Saturday at the Science Olympiad Barnes and Noble fundraiser! Come to the store and buy anything between 10 and 5 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit our club!

Sophomores, juniors and seniors – there will be a trip to TC3 to tour the campus and talk to admissions counselors on Tuesday, April 1. Please sign up in the College and Career Office.

Interested in touring a synthetic biology lab or one of Cornell engineering’s many machine shops? Cornell’s Society of Women Engineers is hosting tours of both this Saturday from 10-12 a.m. for any IHS female student! E-mail jc2466@cornell.edu for more details.

Brace yourselves. The Handball Tournament is coming. Make a team of 6-8 players and sign up today or tomorrow in the cafeteria. It is $5 per player, and teams must be coed. Check the posters around the school for full details. I hope you’re ready.

The following clubs will be meeting after school today: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Club in H-Courtyard, African-Latino Club in D-5, Zoology Club in H-101, Badminton Club in the big gym and Asian-American Club in F-41.

 

 

WIHS Daily Announcements

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Day 6

There will be a college tour of Ithaca College on Friday, March 28. If you are a sophomore or junior interested in going on the tour, please pick up a permission slip in the College and Career Office.

Attention seniors! Interested in going on the Senior Trip on May 30 and 31 to Lake Placid? There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Monday, March 17th in the cafeteria. Your parent or guardian must attend if you plan to go on the trip. This is the first overnight senior trip in almost a decade, so make sure you don't miss out! If your parent or guardian can't make the meeting, you or they need to contact Mr. Mellander in Activities before March 17.

Not for the faint of heart. Are you ready? The annual handball tournament is on Saturday March 15^th at 2 pm in the gym. Make a team of 6-8 players and sign up on today in Mr. Mellander’s office (in Activities) or March 13^th and 14th in the Cafeteria. $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Every team needs a member of each gender on the court at all times. Check the Facebook event or large posters around the school for more details.

The final make-up day for the AP Literature and Language qualifying exam will be today after school in room F-5. Juniors planning on taking either of these classes must take this exam. See Mr. Byrne with any questions.

Muscular dystrophy is a disease that affects millions of Americans. This month, NHS will be holding a fund-raiser to benefit patients with muscular dystrophy every Wednesday and Friday of March in the cafeteria during lunch periods. Donate a dollar, write your name on a shamrock, and receive a free baked good or piece of candy as a thank-you! All proceeds go straight to charity.

Need to buy a review book for an upcoming final or AP test? Buy it this Saturday at the Science Olympiad Barnes and Noble fundraiser! Come to the store and buy anything between 10 and 5 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit our club!

Sophomores, juniors and seniors – there will be a trip to TC3 to tour the campus and talk to admissions counselors on Tuesday, April 1. Please sign up in the College and Career Office.

Interested in touring a synthetic biology lab or one of Cornell engineering’s many machine shops? Cornell’s Society of Women Engineers is hosting tours of both this Saturday from 10-12 a.m. for any IHS female student! E-mail jc2466@cornell.edu for more details.