Booster Newsletter
Boosters Weekly Warrior
September 30, 2024
Hello Warriors!
I swear the weekend flew by... Let's get ready for a short week as our teachers will be attending Professional Development trainings. Go teachers!!!
Also to note that Monday, October 7 will be an early release day.
Successful Star Tours Event Recap
Last Thursday evening’s Star Tours event was a tremendous success! Hosted under the beautifully clear night sky, students, parents, and community members gathered for a guided tour of the constellations. The evening was filled with fascinating insights into astronomy, making it an unforgettable experience for all who attended. Special thanks to the volunteers and organizers for putting on such a wonderful event! See below for pictures from the event!
Warrior Highlights
Congratulations to Olive Hamner Jillson for being named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist! Also, one point behind her, Senior Skye Kirkman earned National Merit’s Letter of Commendation. We are so proud of their achievements, and a special thank you to the Boosters Club for sponsoring Olive and Skye on their journeys.
Wed, Sept 25, Counselor Brooke Nair hosted a Senior Family Planning night with reviews of graduation requirements and info about applying to college, important dates, and filling in the all-important FAFSA form for student aid. If your weren’t able to attend, please book an appointment with Brooke.
For the yearbook, families and friends of Seniors are invited to send in baby photos, a quote and dedication. Dedication pages are $50.00. Please send dedications to Mr. Lorien by November 26 and Senior photos by January 28.
FAFSA enrollment date for the college year starting in Fall 2024 will not be open until December now.
Also, be sure to check out last week's Cross Country highlights below for an exciting recap of their performance!
Tahoe Knight Monsters – Opening Night: October 24
Mark your calendars! On October 24, the highly anticipated Tahoe Knight Monsters event will have its opening night. Both Zephyr Cove Elementary and Whittell High School students are invited to perform the National Anthem and God Bless America during the ceremony.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to support our students and enjoy a night of fun! When you purchase tickets through the special link especially for the boosters, 25% of the ticket sales will be donated directly to the Boosters Club, helping fund future student activities and achievements.
And finally, if you haven't signed up for the Warrior Way 5k, then you need to get on it! See below for the QR code.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up this week:
Monday, September 30
- Girls Golf @ Graeagle
Departure: 8:00 AM
Event: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, October 1
- Middle School Nevada Museum of Art Field Trip
Time: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Middle School Girls Basketball vs North Tahoe
6/7th Grade: 3:30 PM, 8th Grade: 4:30 PM
- High School Soccer @ Quincy
Departure: 12:30 PM
Game Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday, October 2
- High School Nevada Museum of Art Trip (Art Class)
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Middle School Girls Basketball vs Lake Tahoe
6/7th Grade: 3:30 PM, 8th Grade: 4:30 PM
Thursday, October 3
- Professional Development Day - No School
- Girls Golf @ Sierra Sage
Departure: 8:00 AM
Event: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- **Girls Soccer @ Pershing County**
Departure: 3:00 PM
Game Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday, October 4
- Professional Development Day - No School
- High School Cross Country @ Sparks
Time: TBD
- Middle School Cross Country @ Carson City (Ash Canyon)
Departure: 2:00 PM
Event: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Also, be sure to check out last week's Cross Country highlights below for an exciting recap of their performance!
Go Warriors!
Helpful Contacts
- Whittell High School Office: (775) 588-2446
- DCSD Superintendent's Office: (775) 782-5134
- RegisterMyAthlete.com
- Infinite Campus Portal
- Bus Schedules
- School Calendars
Cross Country Highlights
"Warriors on three, Warriors on me, one, two, three.....WARRIORS" Jimmy Greene (9th grade) led the cheer as the Warrior Cross Country Team sprinted off the line in the Truckee Invitational. Lincoln Ayers (10th grade) led the team this weekend with a personal record time of 21:46 on a tough 5K (3.1 mile) course through the Ponderosa Golf Course. Zach Claypatch (10th grade), Chris Foderick (10th grade), Wyatt Miller (10th grade), and Jimmy Greene rounded out the top 5 Varsity Warriors. In the girls race, Jada Rojas (9th) grade finished 11th out of a field of 101 runners with an impressive 24:46 5K time. With 3 weeks to go until the Regional Championships, our Warrior runners are increasing their mileage and tempo. Their next race is on Oct 4th in Sparks. Let's Go!
Tahoe Star Tours’ Star leaders Tony and Casey set up three big scopes on the 50 yard line. Through out the evening the telescopes were pointed toward Saturn in the southern sky, Sagittarius constellation and the Milky Way band and Lagoon Nebula in the western sky.
This was such a great event that the Booster's club is looking forward to putting on this community event next year!
Middle School Girls Basketball Team scrimmaged against High School boys team to prepare for their two home games this week. The girls are undefeated so far this season.
Get Ready for the Warrior Way 5K on October 12, 2024! Use the QR code to sign up!
Boosters October Meeting
The October Boosters meeting is slated for October 14, 2024. Location is will be at the school at 3:30pm.
Boosters Club is made up of parents and teachers with the goal of fundraising and then funding programs and activities to improve the lives of Whittell's students.
Participate in our activities, learn how to request funding for programs you care about, find out where you can volunteer to help. And every year we need new board members so get to know Boosters and participate on the Board to lead decisions in the coming year.
See you there!
And in Whittell Sports...
There is some much happening this week, please see the calendar for all the upcoming sporting events. Girls Golf! MS and HS Cross Country! MS Girl Basketball! Varsity Girls Soccer! It's happening this week!
If your student is playing a sport, or you have photos from a school event, send updates with key performances, scores, names and photos to Shannon Stevens, Weekly Warrior editor at shanste@gmail.com
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Warrior Weekly Credits: Writer: Shannon Stevens
Whittell Boosters Club is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting and enriching the middle and high school experience at Whittell. We support all students in their efforts to grow and make the most of their high school and middle school experience, not just sports but also arts, science and social activities. Visit our website: whittellboosters.com to learn more and participate.
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