WESTMONT HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
General
You must have a parking permit in order to park in the parking lot. Please see Mrs. Grahn in the front office immediately
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Any student interested in participating and or sharing ideas please come see Ms Lopez.
Westmont High School will be offering the PSAT/NMSQT exam on Wednesday, October 12th from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The PSAT/NMSQT can qualify any participating junior student for scholarships, including the National Merit Scholar Program. Interested sophomores may choose to take this exam as a practice. In general, students who score in the top 1% in the nation on the PSAT/NMSQT are deemed Semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Sophomore and juniors will still be provided several Practice SAT opportunities throughout the year; this exam is just for those juniors who wish to compete for the National Merit Scholarship.
All interested students should sign up with Ms. Grahn in the main office with a $20 fee before Friday, October 7th. Cash or check made out to Westmont High School will be accepted, spots are limited.
Attention all students: Please make sure you have registered for any AP exams that you want to take by October 15. See Kappy or Mr. Finlayson if you have any questions.
This year, prom tickets will be $100. If you missed the first Prom Committee Meeting, please talk with either Mrs. Zorbas or Señorita to learn how to pay less for your prom ticket!
Are you interested in singing with your friends? Join us every Tuesday and Thursday mornings when you can in the choir room with Mr. Urlaub at 7:30am!
2021-22 yearbooks are finally in!
Yearbooks will be distributed during lunches in the commons on Thursday. If you did not order a yearbook, you still have a chance to get your copy. We have a very limited supply of extra yearbooks available for sale on Thursday. Yearbooks are $50. See Mrs. Mahmoud with any questions.
Clubs -
Calling all Spanish and French Club members. Come meet this Thursday in Señorita´s room, room 125 for our meeting this Thursday morning, the 22nd at 7:30 am. New members are always welcome. See you there!
Attention all those interested in Scholastic Bowl - we will have our informational meeting on the morning of Tuesday, September 27th at 7:40am in Mr. DeMay's room, room 102. Returning players, please bring a friend! Our first practice will be after school on Thursday, September 29th. See Mr. DeMay or Mr. Chamberlain for details.