February 23, 2024
February 28th
ACT Test All Juniors (No School 9, 10 & 12th)
March 15th
End of 3rd Quarter
March 15-16th
OMEA District Large Group Band Contest
March 19th
CLEast College Fair
March 20th
Spring Showcase
March 25-29th
Spring Break
April, 2024
Graduation Participation Agreements Due
May 1st
Senior Decision Day
May 3rd
Class of 2024 Prom
May 6th-17th
Senior Internships
AP Testing
May 17th & May 20th
Senior Final Exams
May 20th
Senior Internship Presentations
May 21st
Last Day for Seniors
May 22nd
Senior Awards Night
May 29th
Commencement Ceremony
May 30th and May 31st
Rain Dates to Commencement
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.
Principal's Cup WINNER!
West G High School had a jam packed Spirit Week to celebrate Kindness Week 2024. Each day students and staff dressed in the daily theme and participated in a Class Volleyball Tournament. Congratulations to the Junior Class who crushed the returning Champs Staff Team in a 3-0 best of 3 victory!
The week ended in the first ever Principal's Cup Challenge vs. Kirtland High School. Thanks to the beauty of technology, West G competed in a series of Minute to Win It type challenges against Kirtland High School that culminated in the Main Event.....Patti vs. Puskas! Mr. Patti came out victorious, winning the 1st Annual Principal's Cup and bragging rights for the year! We are hoping to make this an annual event that will get bigger and better every year! See pictures of the week's festivities below!
This Wednesday, February 28th is the ACT! Juniors will be the only students on campus. Arrive by 7:15 AM and report to the Room Assignments attached below. Look through the bullet points to be prepared for test day.
Room Assignment list below (If you are using your accommodations, you will receive a ticket on Tuesday for your room assignment).
Set up your MyACT account. You should have received a letter and materials in your English class or via email. Please stop by our office if you did not receive the materials, or, if you have questions.
What to Bring Checklist - use this to make sure you have everything you need.
Calculator Policy if you choose to bring your own. If you would like to practice using the computer calculator, follow the following instructions: Select TestNav App (or download if using a personal device at home) You must use a WG Chromebook on 2/28. Go to the ACT link (left side of the page). On the login screen, scroll down and click the Practice Tests link. Use the tutorial, or, take a practice test to get acclimated to the system
ACT Test Prep Resources that was initially posted in December.
On test day, report to WG by 7:15 am.
Update your Chromebook - Directions are attached below.
If you have any questions please stop by the counseling office!
Ms. Minervino & Ms. Roche
Please click the link below for important information regarding spring Ohio State Testing.
Senior Video
The time has come to start gathering photos for the senior video! We would love to see your photos from over the years. You are encouraged to send pictures from elementary, middle, and high school. Questions can be emailed directly to sarah.thrasher@westg.org. Follow this link below to submit your photos.
Welcome WGHS Class of 2028 families!
West Geauga High School is incredibly excited about the opportunity to work with your students throughout their high school careers! February 21st, the WGHS Counseling Department had the privilege of attending the middle school history classes to discuss the expectations, opportunities, and successful strategies to navigate the high school for the next four years.
Below you will find the presentation that was given to the students as well as the parents that evening. We also attached all the information necessary for your students to put in their elective course choices. When the Academic Plan is unlocked for students, we will reach out to have all 8th graders put in their 2 elective courses of their choosing and 2 backup alternates.
We cannot wait to work with your students throughout their high school career!
The WGHS Counseling Department
Online Safety Parent Presentation
Thank you to all of the parents who were able to join us on February 21 for the Online Safety Parent Presentation held at the high school. As a follow-up to the discussion, several parents requested resources for monitoring and implementing parental controls on their child's social media. Below is a list compiled by the ESC of Northeast Ohio that you may find helpful.
Bark Parental Controls -
Bark monitors texts, email, YouTube, and 30+ apps and social media platforms for signs of issues like cyberbullying, sexual content, online predators, depression, suicidal ideation, threats of violence, and more. Families can manage when their kids can access the internet on their devices, as well as which sites they’re able to visit. You can set bedtimes and block access to a wide variety of websites — including streaming, gaming, and adult content, and more.
InternetMatters.org -
Online safety tips/Guide for parents of 11–13-year-olds
Set Up Safe Checklist: Set your child up for online safely with these simple tasks.
ConnectSafely -
Webwise.ie -
Take IT Down-
This service is one step you can take to help remove online nude, partially nude or sexually explicit photos and videos taken before you were 18.
Common Sense Media-
All students who are interested in or currently participating in the College Credit Plus program during the 2024-2025 school year (this includes students enrolling in courses offered at West Geauga High School, or, a local college) must complete a Letter of Intent by April 1, 2024. This is a state-mandated deadline with no exceptions. Continuing CCP students are also required to submit a letter of intent by April 1, 2024.
Here are the steps required:
1. Obtain a letter of intent from the WGHS School Counseling Office or download it below. Review this with your parents or guardians.
2. Take a photo of the signature page of the letter of intent (no need to get the counselor's signature as we will sign all forms once they are received).
3. Complete the CCP Intent Form Upload Google Form. Please complete the questions and upload the intent form.
4. Apply to the CCP Program (Kent, Lakeland, Tri-C, etc).
5. Once admitted, register for courses. You must obtain your counselor's signature before submitting it to the college.
Students and families must review this presentation regarding College Credit Plus policies and procedures. Additional information can be found on the WGHS website.
Students are encouraged to initiate the college application process ASAP and register for CCP courses before the summer break.
Please contact your school counselor with any questions.
On 3/7 during Wolverine Period, the Counselors will be reviewing the CCP Information presentation that was given back in December to students who were not able to attend. We will meet in the Choir Room.
Students will be expected to sign in to let attendance know that they are present with us. If they do not sign in, they are responsible for any consequences deemed appropriate by the administration.
When will I schedule for next year?
Juniors
Week of March 4th
Sophomores
Week of March 11th
Freshman
Week of March 18th
For more information on Medcamp Click Here
Students Click Here to Register Career Reps Click Here to Register
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 College Now Advisor Jo Levine.
Click Here for the latest College Now Student Newsletter
Financial Aid Night by College Now
If you were not able to attend Financial Aid Night. Below are the links that were shared:
FAFSA Fundamentals – a Step by Step FAFSA completion workshop
January 20th @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
An interactive IN PERSON workshop detailing how to fill out the FAFSA form line-by-line. Turn confusion into clarity with expert guidance, ensuring every section is completed accurately. This session will be held in person at College Now’s downtown office.
Scholarships
Scholarship Information can be found in the Class of 2024 Google Classroom
Click Here for application
