April 4, 2025
West Geauga High School Families,
This is an exciting time of year for West Geauga High School students, as it is a reminder that spring is just around the corner!
West Geauga High School will administer the required Ohio State Testing (OST) exams over eight days during a three-week period. All students in Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, 10th grade English (ELA II), American History, and Government (if they are taking AP Gov or did not pass the first time) will be tested for their OST exams.
On testing days, students needing to take their exams will report to school promptly at 7:15 am. All students not taking an OST exam will report to school at 9:40 am. Students in these tested courses (along with the AP students attending review sessions) must report to their tests (and review sessions) on the following days:
ELA 10
Tuesday, April 15th (Part 1)
Wednesday, April 16th (Part 2)
Government & US History
Wednesday, April 23rd (Part 1)
Thursday, April 24th (Part 2)
Biology
Tuesday, April 29th (Part 1)
Wednesday, April 30th (Part 2)
Algebra 1 & Geometry
Thursday, May 1st (Part 1)
Friday, May 2nd (Part 2)
Click here to access Ohio’s State Testing Portal. The portal will provide you with practice tests and test information for you and your child. You can also click the Student End-of-Course Review link to access the state’s test review information.
To help your child give his/her best effort, please make sure they get a good night’s sleep the night before the actual test and eat breakfast! Please feel free to contact your child’s school counselor or me with any questions or concerns.
Best,
Ryan Patti
April 10th-11th
7:00 pm
HS Musical
April 12th-13th
2:00 pm
HS Musical
April 15th
7:00 am
OST - ELA 10 Exam Part 1 (Special Schedule)
April 16th
7:00 am
OST - ELA 10 Exam Part 2 (Special Schedule)
April 16th
7:45 am
National Technical Honors Society @ Mayfield High School
April 18th-21st
Easter Break- No School
April 23rd
7:00 AM
OST - American History/Gov Exam Part 1 (Special Schedule)
April 24th
7:00 AM
OST - American History/Gov Exam Part 2 (Special Schedule)
April 29th
7:00 AM
OST - Biology Exam Part 1 (Special Schedule)
April 30th
7:00 AM
OST - Biology Exam Part 2 (Special Schedule)
Our 2025 Yearbooks, "Wolverine Country," will be arriving at the end of April. Have you reserved your copy? At this point, they are first come, first serve. You can still buy online through Jostens for $65 until April 18. This is a hard deadline! After that, the books will be sold in person during yearbook distribution for $80 until we sell out. If you need to verify whether or not you have ordered, email kelly.klampe@westg.org.
Join us in the Library on Tuesday, April 8th and Thursday, April 10th to celebrate National Library Week. This year's theme is "Drawn to the Library" and visit us to check out amazing student artwork on display in the library. We have also set up an Artspace and Makerspace where students can draw, create and work with puzzles. Thank you to the PTO for our origami station materials and we hope our students enjoy our new arts and makerspace.
The CommUNITY Room is requesting donations of individual snack bags of goldfish, cheese-its or other snacks as well as granola bars to keep on hand for students. Donations can be dropped off at the Main Office to the attention of Deborah Nanny.
2025 AP EXAM INFORMATION
May 5th through May 16th, 2025
Hello AP Students!
It is test time! Here are a few items to remember to help you prepare for test day. If you have any questions please see your AP teacher or school counselor.
Before Test Day:
Go to College Board Account
Review terms & conditions (cb.org/apexamterms). You will need to acknowledge and agree to these terms on the day of your exam.
Make sure the information in your My AP account is correct and that you are receiving emails from The College Board.
Record your username, AP ID, & password in a safe place so you can access scores in the summer.
Select College to receive scores by June 20th (all scores from all AP tests will be sent).
Check the schedule (included below, exact testing locations will be shared closer to the start of testing.)
Note: If you have two tests on one day you will need to pack a lunch.
Approximate test times: AM tests will end before noon; PM tests will start at 12:00 noon and end between 3:00 - 4:00 pm
If you have an afternoon test, are reporting for your test, and the room is closed do not enter. Remain quietly outside the door until the test proctor approves you for entry.
If you are in a spring sport or have a job, it is your responsibility to inform your coach or employer of your AP Exam obligation and make arrangements accordingly.
Please note the times of the days' tests start and end. These times are set by College Board and you may need to arrive at school earlier/stay later than usual. You cannot arrive late or leave early. Be sure you have transportation. This is your only chance to take these exams.
On Test Day:
Morning Tests: Arrive at school at 7:25 am for morning exams; you will go to your afternoon classes after the test.
Afternoon Tests: attend morning classes; report to the testing room at 11:45 am.
It is important we start the pre-administration paperwork before 8:00 am or 12:00 pm. Directions will begin promptly at 7:40 a.m. and 11:40 a.m. After directions have been read, no students will be permitted to enter the testing room.
There are no make-up exams unless there is a serious medical reason which must meet requirements set by The College Board.
Accommodations? Check with Mrs. Cashy
Bring:
Several sharpened #2 pencils with erasers for all multiple choice answer sheets—no mechanical pencils
Black or blue pen for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams
A watch with no alarms/sounds - NO SMARTWATCHES (in case the clock in the room is difficult to see)
Water and snack for during break (NOT DURING TEST)
Calculator and batteries for the appropriate tests (AP Exams Calculator Policy – AP Students | College Board)
Ruler or straight edge for AP Physics
Chromebooks & Chargers for: Spanish, English Language, English Literature, US History, and World History
DO NOT BRING… electronic devices of any kind (including phones, smart watches, wearable technology), books, dictionaries, notes, rulers or straightedges (except as noted), compasses, scratch paper, a watch with an alarm, photographic equipment, computers or calculators (except as noted), correction fluid/tape, highlighters, colored pencils, food or drinks (except in the break area), ear plugs, or clothing with subject-related information.
Lunch
Students taking AP exams during the afternoon sessions will need to eat prior to their exams. Please let your teachers know in advance if you need to make arrangements to eat earlier than normal.
Andrew Muhvic
Cora Wiemer
Brianna Wiley
James Javorek
Aiden Sens
Michaela Platt
Congratulations to the above students for being selected as Students of the Month! This is a well-deserved recognition of their hard work, dedication, and positive contributions to our school community. Each month, our teachers carefully consider and vote to select Seniors who exemplify outstanding character, academic achievement, and a commitment to making our school a better place. We are so proud of their accomplishments and the positive impact they have on Wolverine Country!
Spring Break, but make it basketball 🏀✨ Sharpening skills, building confidence, and having a blast at Skills Camp!
Students in AP Human Geography have unleashed their creativity and knowledge by designing unique 3D models of urban cities as part of the Unit 6 project. Each student was tasked with crafting a diorama that reflects their understanding of key concepts such as transportation, communication, infrastructure, and sustainability. Using materials readily available to them, the students created vibrant cityscapes that showcase their innovative ideas, including green spaces and urban sustainability initiatives. They also wrote detailed summaries outlining the physical geography and planning considerations that influenced their city designs. This project not only allowed students to apply their learning in a fun and engaging way but also encouraged them to think critically about the factors that contribute to urban development and growth. The final models on display are a testament to their hard work and dedication!
OHWAY State Tournament held on 3/22 in Marion Ohio. West Geauga placed 2nd place overall in team score! Congratulations to our 4 placers! -Brian Denamen 1st place, -Maveric Milnar 1st place, -Blake Welker 5th place-Zander Joltin 6th place
Grinding under the Myrtle Beach sun 🌞⚾ West G Baseball putting in work at the Ripken Experience — spring starts here!"
While Mrs. Palus enjoys her maternity leave, we welcome Mr. David Peterjohn as her temporary replacement. Mr. Peterjohn brings 35 years of education experience, including 28 years as a School Counselor. Interestingly, he previously served at WGHS from 1995-1998.
Please reach out to Mr. Peterjohn directly (david.peterjohn@westg.org) with any counseling needs or questions.
Click Here to watch program videos on the Excel Tecc YouTube Channel.
Click Here for the presentation given to all Sophomores.
Click Here for the latest Excel Tecc Newsletter
All Scholarship Opportunities are posted in the Class of 2025 Google Classroom
under Scholarships
West Geauga Education Association Scholarship
The West Geauga Education Association will be offering a scholarship to a senior who will begin his/her freshman year of college in the fall of 2025. Applicants must be pursuing a career in education, or be the son or daughter of an educator. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a career in education. Academic achievement, community involvement, and activities will also be considered.
Click Here or check Google Classroom for the Application.
DUE DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 TO THE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT OR SUBMITTED
ELECTRONICALLY TO MRS. RAZZANTE (sandy.razzante@westg.org)
All County Job Fair
OhioMeansJobs-Geauga County, Chardon High School, and the Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce Job Fair at Chardon High School. This year’s event will feature approximately 60 businesses eager to connect with students about job opportunities and career pathways.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
New Location: Chardon High School
151 Chardon Ave, Chardon, OH 44024
Purpose of the Job Fair:
Career Exploration: Discover diverse career options.
Employment Opportunities: Full-time, part-time, seasonal jobs, internships, and apprenticeships.
Entrepreneurship: Networking opportunities.
Education: Career tech school information.
Enlistment: Military information and resources.
We will take one bus to the Job Fair, so seats are limited. Please complete the Google form below to reserve your spot!
College Now helps high school students achieve their dreams of going to and succeeding in certificate, two-year and four-year degree programs.
Click Here to schedule a Financial Aid One-on-One Meeting with a College Now Advisor.
Click Here for the latest College Now Student Newsletter
FAFSA Family Size Issue
Please note the following important issue on the Parent contributor side of your FAFSA. After your tax information is imported into your FAFSA, you will come across the question: “Is the family size different from the number of individuals claimed on your 2023 tax return?” The box will be checked to “no”. To ensure that the family size information is being reported correctly, check “yes” and the screen will then show you what family size is being reported. If the number is not correct, you can add the number of additional family members to adjust the total family size on this screen. If the number is correct, you can just go back and re-check the “no” box. Once you’ve confirmed this information, you can continue completing the FAFSA.
It is easy to correct this issue if you have already submitted your FAFSA. You can login and start a correction, review the information, and submit and sign it again. It is still early in the process. If you need assistance in completing your FAFSA or checking the family size that you reported, please reach out to Heidi Spangler, our College Now Advisor, at heidispangler@collegenowgc.org or call/text:216-200-4780
A few helpful links:
Click Here to create your FSA ID. Use your personal email to create your account. Do not use your school email.
Click Here to determine which parent should contribute to your FAFSA form.
Click Here if you think you might be an independent student.
Follow @westgathletics on Instagram for full athletic coverage
State Honors for our guy, @colin__whiting! 🔥🫡
Congrats, Colin on a WELL DESERVED achievement!
Dayana Malone had herself a day during the opening game in Tennessee for @Softballwestg!
Congratulations to Sophomore guard Faelynn Beckrest for earning Honorable Mention All-Ohio!
Ava Borz went deep for the first time in her high school career in the season opener and drove in four runs!
Lely Percassi picked up the W yesterday with a complete game and allowing three runs (one earned) while drive in three at the plate!
Hello Seniors! Graduation is just around the corner, and we need ALL Seniors to fill out this very important form with a parent or guardian to let us know if you are planning on participating in the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026 or not.
EVERY SINGLE SENIOR MUST FILL OUT THIS FORM.
Graduation Participation Agreement
Forms are due April 17th at the latest. Please see Mrs. Talty or Mrs. Meyer with any questions!
Prom Tickets will be on sale from April 3rd through April 17th. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER APRIL 17TH.
Tickets will be sold through Home Town Ticketing and will cost $60/person. ALL SCHOOL FEES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO PURCHASING PROM TICKETS.
ONLY SENIOR STUDENTS are able to buy tickets. You will use your student ID number to access the ticket sale. Do not give your student ID number to anyone else to buy tickets (including your guest). A student ID number can only be used one time and there will be a maximum of 2 tickets per ID number. Any senior who is bringing a guest that is not a West G senior must buy that guest's ticket for them at the time they purchase their own ticket.
Additionally, if your guest is not a West G student, you must fill out the dance guest form (attached to this email and available in the main office) and turn it in to Mrs. Talty or Mrs. Meyer by Thursday, May 1st.
Please do not wait until the last minute to buy tickets as we may not be able to help you if any issues arise at the last second.
Dance Information:
Prom will take place at Guido's Generations Event Center in Chesterland on Friday, May 2nd. The dance will start at 7:00 PM and the doors will open at approximately 6:30 PM. Tables will mostly have 8 chairs and will be first come, first serve. This means you will not want to be late to the dance if you want to sit with a large group of friends.
The Prom Theme this year is "Roaring 20s" and the colors are black and gold.
Dinner will include a buffet of penne tomato basil pasta, lemon chicken cutlets, eggplant rollups, and broccolini. There will also be light appetizers as well as many delicious desserts. If you or your guest have any severe dietary restrictions or food allergies, please let Mrs. Talty or Mrs. Meyer know when you buy your dance tickets.
The prom King and Queen will be crowned at approximately 10:00 PM, and the dance will end at 11:00 PM. Any attendees wishing to leave the dance before 9:30 pm will be required to have verbal permission (phone call) from their parent/guardian. Buses for After Prom will leave from the High School at 11:30 PM. Please note, after prom tickets are be sold separately by the after prom committee.
ALL STUDENTS WILL BE BREATHALYZED UPON ARRIVAL AT PROM AS WELL AS BEFORE BOARDING THE BUS TO AFTER PROM.
Thank you all for reading through this information, and please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Talty, Mrs. Meyer, or your class officers with any questions you may have.
SENIORS! You have made it so now let's show these colleges and universities what we've got!
Here is the Senior Year Presentation with information about the College Application Process and other additional helpful links! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out or stop by the Counseling Office to see your school counselor.
The MEDCAMP program is accepting applications from highly motivated students 18 years and older who have graduated high school by the time of MEDCAMP and be enrolled at a college or university entering their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of undergraduate education, and GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Participants selected to participate in MEDCAMP must be a United States citizen, a permanent resident of the United States, or a United States National and reside or go to school in Ashland, Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Holmes, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, Trumbull or Wayne Counties. First consideration is given to applicants from areas that are underrepresented in health care professions, especially rural and those areas in Appalachia.
Required Application Materials
Latest transcript from high school or undergraduate institution with GPA.
A letter of recommendation from a science, math teacher, guidance counselor, faculty member or a community member relating to your interest in a health career.
Personal statement describing your future desired career in a health profession.
Important Dates
February 2025: Application opens
April 18, 2025: Application deadline
May 16, 2025: Acceptance notification
West Geauga High School is committed to supporting students' continued success. The Senior Internship program, designed in collaboration with the administration and supported by the Board of Education, offers eligible senior students an opportunity to engage in a meaningful, independent project of their choice and design. All participating students will be exempt from the final two weeks of the school year. Final grades for the grading period and semester exams for participating seniors will be calculated before the internship begins.
Dear Senior Parents and Guardians,
We’re excited to share details about our upcoming After Prom event on May 2, 2025! This special celebration will run from midnight to 2:00 AM at WhirlyBall in Bedford, with bus transportation provided from the West Geauga High School (this is a correction from the last communication which stated the buses would transport from Generations Reception and Event Center/Guidos). ALL seniors and their guests are welcome to attend After Prom, even if they don't attend the prom itself.
To make this safe, memorable celebration possible, the After Prom Committee is requesting a suggested donation of $35 per student. Your support will help provide entertainment, food, prizes, transportation, and security while keeping ticket prices affordable for all students.
Donations can be made either:
By check: Payable to "West Geauga After Prom" and mailed to PO Box 1014, Chesterland, OH 44026
Online: Through Cheddar Up at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/parent-letter/items?cart
Additionally, we're seeking parent volunteers to help make this night unforgettable. If you'd like to get involved, please email wghsafterprom@gmail.com with your contact information.
The deadline for donations is March 1, 2025. Questions? Contact the After Prom Committee at wghsafterprom@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping us create a safe and memorable celebration for our seniors!
The yearbook staff is hard at work and does not want you to miss out on this year's book: Wolverine Country. Time is running out to pre-order your 2025 yearbook for the $65 discounted rate! Please order here directly through Jostens today. If you're unsure if you've already ordered, contact Kelly.Klampe@westg.org. The price goes up to $80 when pre-ordering ends in early April.
ATTENTION PTO MEMBERS!
3 Student Mini Grants were presented and ALL were approved!
Bus Driver Appreciation (4/22) and Administrative Professionals Appreciation Days (4/23) are fast approaching! And then Teacher Appreciation Week (5/4-5/9) is not far behind. We can never have too much help pulling off these special days, so please reach out if you are interested!
Helpers will be needed for the MS Spring Dance (5/9) and the 8th Grade Promotion (5/28): stay tuned for more info and sign-ups for both events.
VOTING WILL OCCUR AT OUR NEXT MEETING ON MAY 21ST IN THE WGMS CAFETERIA!!
Nominations can be made at the meeting or via email prior to the meeting.
We need a secretary and treasurer in order for the organization to run smoothly!
We can't do this without the support of our WG families!
Please consider joining the Upper PTO Board to make an impact on your child's Middle School and High School years. Help us make memories to last a lifetime!
West Geauga High School
440-729-5950
www.westg.org