Dear Parents and Guardians,
The school year is slipping quickly away. Here are some important updates on middle/high school happenings; please email lborder@western-reserve.org or call me at 419-668-8470 x 2001 with questions or concerns.
The state testing schedule is as follows:
English grades 6 & 10: April 17 & 18
English grades 7 & 8: April 19 & 20
Math 7 & 8, 8th Algebra, American History: April 24 & 25
Math 6, HS Algebra, Geometry: April 26 & 27
Biology: May 2 & 3
Science 8: May 4 & 5
Please note: April 24-27, students in grades 11 and 12 who have passed all of their state assessments and who have their own ride to school may report to school at 9:30 a.m.
There is no school on April 28 (professional development) or May 29 (Memorial Day)
Prom tickets are on sale for $40 apiece or $75 for a couple. Each ticket includes a meal, a t-shirt, dancing, and drawings throughout the night. Tickets may be purchased in the high school office or from Wendy Marett wmarett@western-reserve.org or 419-668-8470 x 2047. Cash or check is accepted. Prom is Saturday, April 29. Grand March is at 5:30 p.m. at the high school. Dinner is at 7:00 p.m. at German’s Villa in Vermilion followed by dancing and activities until 10:30 p.m. The deadline to purchase tickets is Tuesday, April 18.
The 2022-23 yearbook will include grades 6-12 and is available for purchase for $50 at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1049864/Western-Reserve-High-School/2023-Yearbook/20220901152404273139/CATALOG_SHOP/. Last day to pre-order yearbooks is June 1.
Class of 2023 Important Dates
April 15: Scholarship deadline
May 18 & 19: Senior exams
May 19: Seniors’ last day of school
May 23: Senior Awards Ceremony
May 25: Graduation practice 9:00 a.m. followed by a clap out at Western Reserve Elementary
May 28: Graduation 2:00 p.m. in the high school gym
High school exams are scheduled as follows:
May 31: Exams in periods 1, 3, 5 and 7.
June 1: Exams in periods 2, 4, 6. This is the last day of school for students. Grades 6-12 will enjoy early release at 12:40; buses will depart campus at 12:50.
8th Grade Class Trip to DC
May 8: Final parent meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the auditeria
May 22: Students report to school by 6:30 a.m. for 7:00 a.m. departure
May 25: Students return to school at approximately 5:00 a.m. They may stay at school for the day or go home; the day will not count as an absence if they go home.
Parent Awareness program-free
Spring Picture Day-HS/MS
The Western Reserve Clay Target team had their first 25 straight breaks from Wyatt Krisha. As customary, the hat you are wearing gets thrown on the range and everyone in your squad shoots it.
We are WR!
WR Shooting Sports Club: A Big Congratulations to Fletcher for shooting a straight 24 and earning his patch today. Great job and keep up the great work!
Happy world Theater Day (Monday) and congratulations to all the students who participated in the musical Freaky Friday! There were 32 students involved with the production on and backstage.
We are WR!
Reminder:
Please participate, we want to hear from you.
Click here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L2YFVJG
7th grade students in Mrs. Ashley and Mr. Wilson’s robotics and automation class have been working hard to create wind turbines utilizing two or more mechanisms learned through our newest curriculum, Project Lead the Way. Students have enjoyed the hands on learning experiences available through this platform, and their teachers have loved seeing students so engaged in the learning process!
We are WR!
Saturday's Baseball games at Huron and Softball games at Smithville have been cancelled.
new events
3/27
Softball is now scheduled to play at 5pm Home vs. Smithville
3/28 Baseball is scheduled to play Huron
Varsity will be Home at 5pm
JV will be at Huron (Woodlands Elementary school) at 5:30
Freaky Friday is happening this weekend! Join us Friday or Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets available online and at the door.
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/western-reserve-middle-school-high-school/63bc588b029e9456bebdf467/tickets
MS/HS CHEER TRYOUTS! Any student entering grades 7th-12th for the ‘23-’24 school year is welcome to try out!
Practices:
May 15th, 5:30-7:30 PM
May 16th, 5:30-7:30 PM
May 18th, 5:30-7:30 PM
Try-outs:
May 20th, 11:00 AM
Where:
HS Auditeria
MS/HS Music in our schools spirit week starts tomorrow!
All themes are centered around our upcoming musical with performances March 24th, 25th, and 26th.
We are WR!
2023 Spring Sports Schedules
Middle school students danced the night away last Saturday as they enjoyed 'An Evening in Paris', sponsored by the Middle School Student Council. Thank you to Samantha Altomare, who photographed the evening and has shared those pictures with us. Thank you, also, Mrs. Deb Henry for DJing!
We are WR!
The 2023 Summer Softball Registration Forms went home today. Click below to download a PDF.
https://5il.co/1nkw6
The Western Reserve Athletic Boosters invite our community to a Stadium Project Informational Meeting on Wednesday, January 25, at 7:00 PM in the MS/HS Auditeria. Attend to hear an update on its progress and opportunities to help.
Join our WR Cheerleaders and perform at the HS Boys Junior Varsity Halftime on
Saturday February 11, 2023.
2023 WR MINI Cheer Clinic - https://5il.co/1mxub
2023 WR MINI Cheer Clinic Registration Form - https://5il.co/1mxue
Archery Club will be meeting from 2:30 to 4:00pm on December 12th.
NPESC will be offering a Daily Living Skills class at 9:00am on December 9th!
The Art Club will be meeting from 2:30pm to 4:00pm on December 8th!