People interested in coaching Jr High Football, Jr High GBB, and/or Jr High Wrestling need to complete and submit application ASAP. Parents of WHS scholars who are willing to serve on the School Community Council (SCC) must complete a Candidate Form.
* The Front Office is open today (July 21) until noon, and July 25-27 (8 am-3 pm). Please complete the paperwork ASAP.
Opportunity for Runners: July 21 is a Bears Ears Gathering Prayer Run at 6 am. This will be 5.3 miles west of Bluff at the Lower Butler Wash Turn-off. There is also a 5K Run/Walk at Bears Ears on July 23 at 7 am. (Cross Country team members may count one or both as part of their summer mileage!)
We are looking for Jr High Sports Coaches (football, girls' basketball, wrestling, and boys' basketball). Obtain an application in the Front Office. We are open M-Th from 8 am-3 pm. Deadline to apply is July 31, 2023. Download a copy of the application here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bKk81I745BshBzd0MfUQV-v45QY6Qom_SSvD2WIuY4I/edit?usp=sharing
We need parents willing to serve on the School Community Council (SCC) to file their Candidate Form in the Front Office before the end of July 2023. Elections will be held during Registration on August 7-10 from 9 am-2:30 pm..
Congratulations to Soshina Harvey on being named the UNITY Advisory of the Year for all of the US!
Football Conditioning starts Monday, July 10, at 4 pm. Athletic Physical must be completed and submitted to Coach Beard. Bring your own water bottle.
The Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah and the Herbert Irving Cancer Center at Columbia University are working together to offer scholars a FREE virtual summer learning experience called Summer Enrichment Month. The three-week program is focused on cancer health and STEM career paths. The program starts next week, on Wednesday, July 5. Register here: https://cumc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0OCMRkkMj8Plbbo?Q_CHL=qr
Check out our video yearbook for SY23! Here is the link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFOqV0kvEQ/wiknHpNPqTOrMFLmvXjkuA/watch?utm_content=DAFOqV0kvEQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink
Strengthening Families Workshops are a great summer opportunity for the entire family! The next series of workshops start on Wednesday, June 28, at 6:15 pm and dinner is provided. Call 435.485.0536 to register.
Attention Scholar-Athletes:
We reserved time for Sports Physical at the Montezuma Creek UNHS Building:
* Thursday, July 6, 1-4 pm & 6-7 pm
* Friday, July 7, 8-11 am
All scholar-athletes must complete the physical and upload it on registermyathlete.com PRIOR to participation, including conditioning!
Please take the following steps BEFORE going:
1. Print & Complete UHSAA Pre-Participation Examination Form at: https://www.uhsaa.org/forms/forma.pdf.
2. If you have never been to the clinic, call them at 435-651-3700.
3. Wear loose fitting clothing.
4. Avoid the wait by calling 435-651-3700 to reserve a specific time.
Thank you for your cooperation and best of luck in the Fall.
Scholars interested in learning how to bead may join Ms Miles in room 129 on Tuesday, June 27, and Wednesday, June 28, from 8 am-noon.
Our 3-week Book Club ended last week. Scholars read 1,354 pages for about 355,074-words. What are you reading? Scholars got books at the end of school, including one called In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse. In this book, a Lakota boy embarks on a journey with his grandfather to learn more about his Lakota heritage. Check it out OR read the book together!
Join the Rainbow Throw Fun Run/Walk on Tuesday, June 27 at 6 pm.
Join us at the June Book Club: Monday, June 19, at 5:30 pm in the WHS Scholar Commons.
USU Montezuma Creek Tour and Info Day is Wednesday, June 14, from 11 am-3 pm. Navajo tacos will be served and people will get information about GED, Certifications, Childcare assistance, and mentoring/tutoring! The main goal of this event is to inform people about adult-ed services, scholarships, childcare assistance, summer youth employment services, and counseling services.
Many more opportunities for scholars: June 12 (College Admission), June 15 (Resume & Cover Letter), June 19 (Interview Ready), June 22 (Scholarship Essay), and June 26 (Final Draft Essay). All at the Iina Bihoo'aah Lounge from 2-4 pm!
WHS needs Special Education Paraeducators. This position is 32.5 hours/week for $16.18/hour. Interested people can call 435.678.1215 OR apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/sjsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Whitehorse+High+School%22
Come work at WHS as an Achievement Specialist! This paraeducator works 32.5 hours/week for $16.18/hour. Call SJSD HR at 435.678.1215 for more information or apply at https://www.applitrack.com/sjsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Whitehorse+High+School%22
**** Summer School starts Monday, June 5, 8 am-noon. Families must provide transportation both ways. There are a few more seats open so text 801.633.6755 if you still need to sign up.
Final Senior Check-Out is today (June 1) and tomorrow from 9 am-2 pm in the Front Office. Be sure all fines are paid, get free transcripts, and obtain your diploma!