STUDENT BULLETIN

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025

ACCESS TESTING SURVEY

Attention multilingual students who take the ACCESS test. Check your WTHS email for a message containing the speaking test preference survey. Complete the survey by the end of this week. It only takes a couple of minutes. Select your preference now before it's too late. (Ms. Mondrawickas-Boncher/Ms. Schultz)

FILIPINO AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS PARTY

Kamusta! The Filipino American Student Association will be having their Christmas Party today, December 3rd in the O'Plaine Cafeteria from 3:30-5:30. This is a potluck so bring $5 dollars to get in or bring in food! We will have games, food, and more activities. Make sure to wear pajamas as well. Late bus passes will be provided so bring your IDs! (McElvain)

BLACK STUDENT UNION

Join Black Student Union today after school in room 237 at O'plaine campus from 3:20 to 4:30. We'll have snacks and late bus passes available. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Ms. Tibey (ltibey@wths.net) or Ms. Walker (twalker@wths.net). 

E-SPORTS

E-Sports is about to start its Spring Season and our meetings are open to all gamers! We are currently recruiting players for Overwatch, Madden, NBA 2k, Rocket League, FC Soccer Club, Valorant, and Pokemon Unite. Whether you are a casual or competitive gamer, E-Sports is for you. We hope to see all gamers at our next meeting, Tuesday, December 9th, in room 258 at O'Plaine's College and Career Center. Come to our end-of-year potluck with a food item to share or 5 dollars. (Morrison)

FINAL EXAM ATTENDANCE

If you are not going to be present at a final exam for ANY reason, please have a parent/guardian contact the attendance office before your exam. (Attendance Office)

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB

Do you write or wish you did? If so, join us this Thursday for a fun activity in room 221 for Creative Writing Club! Bus passes are always provided. (C. Thomas)

TABLETOP GAMING CLUB

Tabletop Gaming Club will meet on Wednesday this week in the O'Plaine Library after school until 5pm. Late bus passes are provided. This announcement brought to you by the letter 'O'. (Harkins)

MATH TEAM MEET

Attention Math Team: Our Home meet is this Thursday, December 4th. Please arrive in our Homeroom by 5:30 PM. If you would like to assist the advisors with putting up signs for the meet, please email Mrs. Stites. See you there! (Stites)

FILM CLUB AND NAPOLEON DYNAMITE

Attention movie buffs!  The Film Club is hosting a special two-day screening of the cult classic Napoleon Dynamite after school today, Wednesday December 3 and Wednesday December 10 in O'Plaine room 205 —and we want YOU to be there!   Come for the movie, stay for the laughs, the iconic dance moves, and a fun discussion afterward where you can share your favorite moments. Whether you’ve seen it a dozen times or it’s your first, it’s gonna be flippin’ sweet.  Popcorn and late bus passes will be provided. (Zarnstorff)

GIRLS LACROSSE OPEN GYM

Any girls interested in playing or learning lacrosse before the spring season are welcome to join our first open gym on Thursday from 3:30-5pm. Please grab information from outside room 317b at O'Plaine or 234 at Almond for the full schedule of open gyms and what to expect! New players are always welcome and equipment is provided. Contact Coach Schultz - mschultz@wths.net if you have any questions. (Schultz)

CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER - CANCER KIDS FIRST

Don't want to make dinner this week? Stop by the Gurnee Chipotle this Thursday, December 4th, from 4-8.  25% of all proceeds go to Cancer Kids First Club! Be sure to mention the club name when you order.  Thank you in advance! (Mohr)

 

O’PLAINE CAMPUS

GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD MEETING

Any girls interested in trying out for track and field this spring, there will be an informational meeting today, Wednesday in the Blue Devil Den at 3:20pm.  Late bus passes will be provided.  We will review info about the start of the season and preseason plans.  If you have any questions, please email Coach Malkowski. (Malkowski)

COME TO THE STUDENTS OF SERVICE FINAL MEETING AND COOKIE EXCHANGE! 

For our last general meeting of the year, S.O.S. will be hosting a cookie exchange. In order to attend this last meeting you MUST bring in 2 dozen of your favorite cookies! Every person will receive a bag and be able to get a sampling of the various sweet treats that your fellow members brought. 

This last meeting will be just to celebrate our accomplishments and spend time together before we all leave for winter break. We will meet in the Blue Devil's Conference room on Tues., Dec. 9th after school and late bus passes will be provided. We hope to see you there! (Juergensen)

CAFETERIA NEWS

The cafeteria is now offering homemade soup & sandwich & chili in the cafe this winter season. So warm up with us! 

 

ALMOND CAMPUS

JOIN US FOR DE-STRESS FEST 2025!

Our annual De-Stress Fest is this Friday, December 5th. Join us in the library or the Black Box theatre during your lunch period. The Black Box will have games, cozy holiday music, and a dessert truck with cupcakes, cake pops and more for purchase. Come pet a therapy dog, grab a treat, and relax before finals.  (Zimmerman)

OUT OF COUNCIL MEMBER MEETING

Attention all Out of Council Student Council members! Please come to a brief meeting this Thursday at 2:20 in room 245. We will discuss the holiday party and everything that is coming up this winter. (Desiron)

SCHOLARSHIPS WORKSHOP

Did you know there are billions of dollars of scholarship money waiting to be awarded to high school and college students?  This workshop will provide tips to search and apply for scholarships.  Plan to attend on Friday, December 5th during the “A” portion of your lunch period in the College and Career Center.  Both Juniors and Seniors are welcome to join us.  Please bring your Chromebook and learn how to earn money for college! (McGahan)

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLEGE-BOUND FEMALE STUDENTS LIVING IN LAKE COUNTY - CHECK IT OUT!

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Phi Zeta Chapter is proud to announce the 2026 Royal Blue Dove Foundation Scholarship Program! Application due Feb. 28th accessible in Schoolinks as well as directly online through this link: https://form.jotform.com/233086555847164. (Maggiore)