Upcoming Events
Today
- Early Release for MS & Elementary
- 8th Grade EDP Meeting for Parents11/23/2009
- Volleyball vs. Flushing11/24/2009
- Wrestling vs. C/ADistrict Announcements
H1N1 Flu Virus Updates
Click HERE (11-13-09) for latest district H1N1 virus information.
Additional Links:
Additional Links:
- Talking to Kids About H1N1
- Parents and Staff Information About H1N1
- Michigan Department of Community Health H1N1 Info
Pom Clinic for 3rd-8th Grades Dec. 5th
- Pom instruction, routine, dance moves, kicks, jumps & technique.
- Pom T-shirts included.
- Pictures with our Grand Blanc HS Pom Squads.
- Pom routine show and dance party!
- Click HERE for Registration Form and more info.
WMS Announcements
EDP PARENT MEETING: Parents of eighth grade students are invited to attend an informational session regarding your student’s Educational Development Plan (EDP). The meeting will be held on Friday, November 20th, from noon until 1:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday, December 15th, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The session will include how to use Career Cruising, career activities for your child, and interpreting the ACT EXPLORE test results.
TECHNOLOGY HELP FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS: During all three days of parent/teacher conferences, there will be an opportunity for everyone to learn about counseling, technology, and academic support opportunities. Please allow a few extra minutes before or after your scheduled conference times for an informal lesson on how to access internet-based programs. There will be computers and staff members available to assist parents in accessing Parent Web, SnapGrades, Plink, Study Island, Homework Hotline, School Fusion, and Career Cruising. If you’ve lost your user name or password for any of these programs, we will have that information as well.
EMMA HUDSON BENEFIT: A spaghetti dinner benefitting our sixth grader Emma Hudson will take place on Saturday, December 5th, at the American Legion Hall on Grand Blanc Road. Dinner will be served between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for a suggested donation of $5 per person. There will also be live bands from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. In addition, the evening will feature a silent auction, a bone marrow drive, and a 50/50 raffle. Emma is a Team 1 student battling leukemia and all proceeds will benefit the Hudson family.
SWIM TEAM: Tryouts for the swim team will be held on December 10th, 11th, 14th, 15th, and 16th. Students must attend on at least three out of the five tryout days. Transportation will be provided to the West High School campus at 3:20 p.m. each day. You are responsible for your own ride home and must be picked up at the high school at 5:45 p.m. In order to try out, you must have a physical dated on or after April 15, 2009 on file in the Main Office. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Blackett in room 225.
BOBCATS POM CLINIC: The Grand Blanc High School Pom Squads are sponsoring a pom clinic for girls in grades six through eight. The clinic will take place on Saturday, December 5th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the West High School campus. The cost is $25 per student. For more information, pick up a flier in the Main Office. The registration deadline is Wednesday, November 25th.
WRESTLING: Wrestling practice is held daily from 3:15 p.m. until 5:15 p.m. The coaches are Gregg Mulholland and Sam Brown. On Wednesday, November 18th, and Thursday, November 19th, practice will be held from 11:40 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. Wrestlers are encouraged to bring a sack lunch on both of these days. There will be NO practice on Friday, November 20th, or Wednesday, November 25th.
STUDENT COUNCIL: The next meeting for our Student Council will take place at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18th, in room 121.
VOLLEYBALL: Volleyball practices will take place daily from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. The seventh grade coach is Megan Brundle and the eighth grade coach is Bob Olsen. Practice on Wednesday, November 18th, will take place from 11:40 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. There will be NO practice on Friday, November 20th, or Wednesday, November 25th.
POM SQUAD: Practices will be held every Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. The pom coach is Lauren Burtrum.
FUTURE CITY: The Future City club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:15 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
678’S: The 678’s club meets every Thursday in room 125 from 3:15 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. All students are welcome to attend.
SCHOOL MUSICAL: Rehearsals for our first-ever school musical, School House Rock Live!, will take place every Monday and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. There will be no practice on Thursday, November 19th.
SPANISH LAB: Spanish Lab is held on Wednesday mornings from 7:15 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. in room 113. Please come with specific questions and your Spanish materials. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Casper. There will be no Spanish Lab on Wednesday, November 18th. Spanish Lab will resume on Wednesday, November 25th.
MATH LAB: If you need a little extra help with your math homework, be sure to take advantage of Math Lab. Math Lab is held after school every Monday and Thursday from 3:15 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. It’s held before school every Wednesday morning from 7:00 a.m. until 7:55 a.m.
HOMEWORK HELP HOUR: Homework Help Hour is held in the library every Monday from 3:10 p.m. until 4:10 p.m. for those students that would like a quiet place to work or who want additional help with homework. If you are planning on attending, you must arrange transportation home. If you do not have work to do, please go home on the bus. Homework Help Hour is only for students wanting to do their school work. Students will only be allowed to use the computers in the library if they are working on a specific assignment for a teacher. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Miller or Mr. Morey.
