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February 23, 2012

High School news

West Point Jazz Knights
to Perform at WVHS
Pops Concert Feb. 29

Jan. 9, 2012 - The Warwick Valley High School Music Department is pleased to announce that the Jazz Knights of the United States Military Academy at West Point will be the guest artists for the annual Pops Concert this year. More

Box Office Now Open for Cats!

The WVHS Drama Club's box office opened on Monday, February 20, at 8 a.m. to begin taking advance ticket orders for CATS!  Click here for information.

Order your WVHS
2011-12 Yearbook Online

Feb. 8, 2012 - Don't miss your limited edition WVHS Yearbook!
Time is running out to order the Warwick Valley High School yearbook. (Please disregard if you've already ordered!) Your student only gets to experience their school year once, so don't let the chance to order pass you by. Click here to order online.

Youth Development Survey to be Given to
8th-, 10th- and 12th-Grade Students

Feb. 14, 2012 - On February 23rd, the WVCSD will administer the New York State Youth Development Survey developed by the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) to all 8th, 10th and 12th graders. The survey takes a class period to complete. More.

cover of "The Survey"

February's Issue of The Survey is Now Online!

Click The Survey link (bottom left) to read the latest WVHS news!

Hook, Line & Sinker Club Raises Funds for Local Family 

Feb. 8, 2012 - Recently, members of the fishing club were proud to present the Kamback family with a check for $1200.00. More.

Post Congratulatory College Admission and Scholarship Messages to Members of the WVHS Class of 2012 

Recognize their hard work and accomplishments of members of the WVHS Class of 2012 by posting a congratulatory message on the district website. Please e-mail the student's name, the name of the college they've been accepted to, any scholarship award information and your congratulatory message to mwestphal@wvcsd.org or ktracy@wvcsd.org. Click here to read the posted messages.

Seeking nominations for new Heroes in Teaching Award

Award to recognize current K-12 teachers who have enhanced the academic careers of our students

Feb. 10, 2012 - This new award, sponsored by a local family, is designed to recognize the impact of excellent teaching on Warwick students. Nominations may be made by seniors and should demonstrate how the teacher nominated has helped them achieve academic excellence. Applicants may choose to submit a written nomination, video nomination or request a personal interview to complete the submission process, and the deadline is May 1, 2012. Click here for more information and application form. (pdf)

Three WVHS Students Named Finalists in the
2012 Competition for National Merit Scholarships

Feb. 8, 2012 - WVHS has three Finalists in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Competition. Sarah Angle, Thomas Keane and Daniel Kim have been chosen as Finalists in the 2012 Competition to be chosen as members of the group of some 8,400 Merit Scholarship winners. More

WVHS Student Places First in Regional Auto Competition

Warwick Valley High School senior Tyler Filipowski recently placed first in the 2012 Greater New York Automotive Dealers Association (GNYADA) Regional Automotive Competition. Tyler and his teammate took top honors among the 15 teams competing in the day-long contest. Both are Automotive Technology students in the Transportation Careers Academy at CTEC. They will now move on to compete at the GNYADA State Competition on Tues., Feb. 14. Click here to read the full article.

aeration windmillWVHS Hook, Line & Sinker Club installs
Aeration Windmill at Sanfordville Pond

Feb. 1, 2012 - The twenty-four foot aeration windmill was assembled by the Hook, Line & Sinker Club and erected on the hillside overlooking the four acre Sanfordville Pond. More

WVHS National Honor Society Welcomes New Members

Jan. 11, 2012 - WVHS inducted 40 new members into its chapter of the National Honor Society. Principal Richard Linkens noted that NHS embraces the highest standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character as the criteria for membership. Click here to view the ceremony program with lists of new members (pdf).

photo of help boxStudent-driven Initiative: "Help Box" Offers
WVHS Students Opportunity to Reach Out

A new student-driven initiative at the high school is a "help" box designed to give students an opportunity to reach out for help for themselves or for a friend who may be struggling with something. The box is located outside the High School Office. More

WVHS Offers Free Online PSAT and SAT Prep Course

Sept. 26, 2011 - To help students get ready for the PSAT and the SAT, the high school has partnered with Triumph College Admissions to offer a PSAT and SAT preparation course. This online course is available to all WVHS students free of charge. Get more information and Link to online site.