Friday, April 30, 2021

Attention all students who are attending Prom or After Prom this year. An important email regarding attendance on the day of Prom will be going out to your parents this week. Please check with them and confirm they received it. If they do not get it, please stop in the attendance office and let Mrs. Poelking know.


This past Wednesday, the National Honor Society participated in the first ever International Induction Ceremony to celebrate 100 years of NHS. Here, students from all over the world came together to commend one another on their high school accomplishments. NHS students were recognized for their scholarship, service, leadership, and character: all qualities that contributed to their acceptance into NHS. Guest speakers included many congressmen and senators, business executives, and actor/musician, Common. West G even got a shout-out at the end of the presentation that was broadcast worldwide. It was a great opportunity for scholars around the globe to unite while celebrating the success of our NHS students!


Monday, May 3rd will be this year’s Best Buddies Friendship Walk.

It’s from 1:30 - 2:30 pm on the track

ANYONE is welcome to join us for a walk after school!


Are you a student (16 years or older) in need of a summer job or looking for full time employment after graduation? Then plan to attend the Virtual Job Fair on May 4 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. This event is FREE and specifically designed for high school students seeking employment!


CCP Intent forms are due to your counselors by May 1st. See your counselor for any questions.


Senior Decision Day is May 3rd and will be held in room 124 during your English class.


Please consider taking Chinese for the school year 2021-2022, we will have fun learning Chinese together!

 

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Attention all students who are attending Prom or After Prom this year. An important email regarding attendance on the day of Prom will be going out to your parents this week. Please check with them and confirm they received it. If they do not get it, please stop in the attendance office and let Mrs. Poelking know.

Attention those interested in cheerleading!
Tryouts will be held on Friday, April 30th starting at 4:15pm. Email coach Alison Nicely at alison.nicely@westg.org with any questions.

Congratulations to the girls track team on winning the Wolverine Invitational this past Saturday AND also winning the Independence Invitational Tuesday night!

There were many great performances and it was truly a full team effort from the field to running events!

*At the Wolverine Invitational the following girls had some standout finishes:

-Freshman Maggie Furst won BOTH the shot put and discus

- Megan McGinnis - 1st in High Jump

-Bailey Zanella and Olivia Bartlett - 1st & 2nd in Long Jump

-Aubrey Zanella - 2nd in the 100 hurdles

*At the Independence Invitational:

-Grace Gyetko was 1st in the 2 mile, only missing the school record by less than 10 sec running a blistering 11:40!!

-Skye Hackathorn finished 1st in the mile

-Aubrey Zanella - 1st in the 100 hurdles and 2nd in the 300 hurdles

-Maggie Furst - 2nd in BOTH shot put and discus

-Shannon Swinerton - 2nd in the 200m dash

-Holly Hamilton - 2nd in the 400m dash

-Megan McGinnis - 2nd in the High Jump and 1st in the 300m hurdles

Good luck girls at Orange Relays this Friday!


CCP Intent forms are due to your counselors by May 1st!  See your counselor for any questions.


Senior Decision Day is May 3rd and will be held in room 124 during your English class.


Please consider taking Chinese for the school year 2021-2022, we will have fun learning Chinese together!

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Science Department would like to congratulate the students who competed in the Ohio Academy of Science District Science Day.

Students who score 35.5 and above earn a Superior rating and qualify for the State Science Day in May.

Sammy Aidja - Excellent

Emily Berdis - Excellent

Grant Congdon - Excellent

Aidan Dondero - Superior - qualified for state

Nicola Ehrbar - Excellent

Lorenzo Linek - Excellent

Ryan McGinnis - Superior - qualified for state

Bryn Morgan - Superior - qualified for state

Anna Weiss - Excellent

We appreciate all of the time & effort that went into researching a topic and preparing for the STEM fair. Great work everyone!

Attention those interested in cheerleading!

There will be cheer clinics this week from 4 - 8 pm in the school gym. Tryouts will be held on Friday, April 30th starting at 4:15pm. Email coach Alison Nicely at alison.nicely@westg.org with any questions.



Looking for a job? Be sure to check out Ohio Means Jobs through Geauga Growth Partnership. See your counselor for more details.


CCP Intent forms are due to your counselors by May 1st. See your counselor for any questions.


The Lady Wolverines won in dramatic fashion on Monday, pulling off a comeback victory over the Kirtland Hornets 8-7. Down three runs heading into the bottom of the seventh, the team strung together a powerful offensive performance to seal the deal.

Tara Gall and Shae Malone led the offense, each with a multi-hit performance; however, it truly was a team effort! The lady Wolverines improved to 8-3 overall and 5-2 in the CVC. They play today at 5:00 PM at Parkside field against the Berkshire Badgers. Come support your Lady Wolverines!

 

Senior Decision Day is May 3rd and will be held in room 124 during your English class. We will be celebrating all of the seniors' post high school plans. If you do not have an English class at the high school please stop in during a study hall or free time.

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The Science Department would like to congratulate the students who competed in the Ohio Academy of Science District Science Day.

Students who score 35.5 and above earn a Superior rating and qualify for the State Science Day in May.

Sammy Aidja - Excellent

Emily Berdis - Excellent

Grant Congdon - Excellent

Aidan Dondero - Superior - qualified for state

Nicola Ehrbar - Excellent

Lorenzo Linek - Excellent

Ryan McGinnis - Superior - qualified for state

Bryn Morgan - Superior - qualified for state

Anna Weiss - Excellent

We appreciate all of the time & effort that went into researching a topic and preparing for the STEM fair. Great work everyone!


Attention those interested in cheerleading!

There will be a cheer clinic held from Monday, April 26th - Thursday, April 29th from 4 - 8 pm in the school gym. Tryouts will be held on Friday, April 30th starting at 4:15pm. Email coach Alison Nicely at alison.nicely@westg.org with any questions.


Looking for a job? Be sure to check out Ohio Means Jobs through Geauga Growth Partnership. See your counselor for more details.

CCP Intent forms are due to your counselors by May 1st. See your counselor for any questions.


Senior Decision Day is May 3rd and will be held in room 124 during your English class. We will be celebrating all of the seniors' post high school plans. If you do not have an English class at the high school please stop in during a study hall or free time.


Hello West Geauga High School!

Our Chinese class made a funny video we will share after today’s announcements. Please take Chinese, we will have fun together.

Monday, April 26, 2021

The lady Wolverines were victorious over the Berkshire Badgers 10-2 on Friday afternoon. Jocelyn Moores earned the victory in the circle, and Keira Williams led the offense going 4 for 4 at the plate, including a homer in the fourth. Tara Gall and Shae Malone also hit one over the fence, adding to the run tally for a complete Wolverine victory.

Additionally, a shout out to Frankee Flesher and Tara Gall for being named two of the CVC Players of the Week in April. Congratulations, ladies!


LEAF will be holding the following sessions VIRTUALLY on a Google Meet:

Military Enrollment - Alternative to a 4-year College  April 28 6:30 p.m.

Manufacturing - Alternative to a 4-year College   May 12, 6:30 p.m.

Please register for your VIRTUAL session online or call 440.525.7095 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required, capacity is limited. The sessions are free.

The Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) offers juniors and seniors in high school the unique experience of learning about potential career pathways, while gaining workplace skills and earning wages! Become a GGP Intern this summer! The applications period is open until today!. Go to the school counseling office for more information.

GGP is partnering with Ohio Means Jobs to offer a Virtual Job Fair on May 4th for students who are seeking employment. This job fair will include 25 local employers who are seeking to hire now! This is a great opportunity for students to connect with local businesses, obtain employment and potentially get started on a career path! For information see the job board on the school counseling webpage, or go to the school counseling office.

CCP Intent forms are due to your counselors by May 1st!!  See your counselor for any questions.


Senior Decision Day is May 3rd and will be held in room 124 during your English class. We will be celebrating all of the seniors' post high school plans. If you do not have an English class at the high school please stop in during a study hall or free time.

Attention those interested in cheerleading!

There will be a cheer clinic held from Monday, April 26th - Thursday, April 29th from 4 - 8 pm in the school gym. Tryouts will be held on Friday, April 30th starting at 4:15pm. Email coach Alison Nicely at alison.nicely@westg.org with any questions.

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Reminder that LEAF sessions on Military Enrollment and Manufacturing are quickly approaching.
Please register for your VIRTUAL session online.


Looking for a job or a summer internship? Be sure to check out Ohio Means Jobs through Geauga Growth Partnership. See your counselor for more details.


The cold weather on Tuesday afternoon didn’t stop the Lady Wolverines’ bats from heating up as they soundly defeated Wickliffe, the only remaining undefeated CVC team. It was an overall team effort that led to secure the 15-5 run-rule victory.


CCP Intent forms are due to your counselors by May 1st. See your counselor for any questions.


The Junior varsity boys baseball team beat Chagrin for the first time since 2014, making a comeback of 8 runs after being down by 3 in the final inning. The final score was 14-8


Attention NHS members there is a meeting tomorrow. Check your emails. If you have not paid your dues, see Mr. Rader ASAP.


The West Geauga Club Hockey Team is hosting a scrimmage event this Friday for anyone interested. Flyers will be posted in the office.


Senior Decision Day is May 3rd and will be held in room 124 during your English class. We will be celebrating all of the seniors' post high school plans. If you do not have an English class at the high school please stop in during a study hall or free time.

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

LEAF will be holding the following sessions VIRTUALLY on a Google Meet:

Military Enrollment - Alternative to a 4-year College - April 28 6:30 p.m.

Manufacturing - Alternative to a 4-year College - May 12, 6:30 p.m.

Please register for your VIRTUAL session online or call 440.525.7095 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required, capacity is limited. The sessions are free.


Hi West G! If you are looking for a fun elective, consider taking French! Learning French will be a great experience and you will be impressed with how much you learn about the world!


Geauga Growth Partnership is pleased to announce that we are partnering with Ohio Means Jobs to offer a Virtual Job Fair for students who are seeking employment. This job fair will include 25 local employers who are seeking to hire now! This is a great opportunity for students to connect with local businesses, obtain employment and potentially get started on a career path! For information see the job board on the school counseling webpage, or go to the school counseling office.


Attention Juniors and Seniors!

The Geauga Growth Partnership offers juniors and seniors in high school the unique experience of learning about potential career pathways, while gaining workplace skills and earning wages! Become a GGP Intern this summer! The applications period is open until April 26th. Go to the school counseling office for more information.


The cold weather on Tuesday afternoon didn’t stop the Lady Wolverines’ bats from heating up as they soundly defeated Wickliffe, the only remaining undefeated CVC team. It was an overall team effort led by the hitting power of Frankee Flesher and Tara Gall, who both hit one over the fence to help secure the 15-5 run-rule victory. Haley Ottman led the Wolverines to victory in the pitcher's circle. Ottman surrendered five runs on six hits over five innings, striking out two. The Lady Wolverines improve to 6-3 overall and 3-2 in the CVC. With this win, they keep themselves in the running to be on top of the CVC.

Any student wanting to take classes through the CCP program needs to turn in the CCP intent form by May 1st! You can find the intent form under the College Credit Plus tab on the high school website, or in the school counseling office.


The West Geauga Club Hockey Team is hosting a 4 x 4 scrimmage event this Friday for anyone interested in joining the team. Flyers will be posted and available in the office as well. Students can also email denise.garrett@westg.org.


Attention Seniors:

We are so happy that all of you will get to experience the fun Senior end-of-year activities. One of those activities is SENIOR DECISION DAY! We will be celebrating all of the seniors' post high school plans on Monday, May 3rd during Senior English classes. The School Counselors will be holding this event in Room 124. If you do not have an English class at the high school please stop in during a study hall or free time. We will be asking each senior to be prepared to indicate what they plan on doing after graduation. A certificate will be created to celebrate that plan whether it is the world of work, military, or school. A picture will be taken of each student signing their certificate. Do not forget to wear gear that represents your plan! There will be a brief survey in Naviance that will need to be completed. This is an important survey as it will help determine where final transcripts get sent. Please remember to bring your chromebook and Naviance login information. Another part of the survey requests information about scholarships that have been awarded. Please try to compile that information too. Congratulations to all of you and the best of luck as you continue your journey!

Monday, April 19, 2021

LEAF will be holding the following sessions VIRTUALLY on a Google Meet:

Military Enrollment - Alternative to a 4-year College  April 28 6:30 p.m.

Manufacturing - Alternative to a 4-year College   May 12, 6:30 p.m.

Please register for your VIRTUAL session online or call 440.525.7095 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required, capacity is limited. The sessions are free.


Hi West G! If you are looking for a fun elective, consider taking French! Learning French will be a great experience and you will be impressed with how much you learn about the world!


Geauga Growth Partnership is pleased to announce that we are partnering with Ohio Means Jobs to offer a Virtual Job Fair for students who are seeking employment. This job fair will include 25 local employers who are seeking to hire now! This is a great opportunity for students to connect with local businesses, obtain employment and potentially get started on a career path! For information see the job board on the school counseling webpage, or go to the school counseling office.


The West Geauga Club Hockey Team is hosting a 4 x 4 scrimmage event this Friday for anyone interested in joining the team. Flyers will be posted and available in the office as well. Students can also email denise.garrett@westg.org.

Attention Seniors:

We are so happy that all of you will get to experience the fun Senior end-of-year activities. One of those activities is SENIOR DECISION DAY! We will be celebrating all of the seniors' post high school plans on Monday, May 3rd during Senior English classes. The School Counselors will be holding this event in Room 124. If you do not have an English class at the high school please stop in during a study hall or free time. We will be asking each senior to be prepared to indicate what they plan on doing after graduation. A certificate will be created to celebrate that plan whether it is the world of work, military, or school. A picture will be taken of each student signing their certificate. Do not forget to wear gear that represents your plan! There will be a brief survey in Naviance that will need to be completed. This is an important survey as it will help determine where final transcripts get sent. Please remember to bring your chromebook and Naviance login information. Another part of the survey requests information about scholarships that have been awarded. Please try to compile that information too. Congratulations to all of you and the best of luck as you continue your journey!

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

LEAF will be holding the following sessions VIRTUALLY on a Google Meet:

Skilled Trades - Alternative to a 4-year College - April 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Military Enrollment - Alternative to a 4-year College - April 28 6:30 p.m.

Manufacturing - Alternative to a 4-year College - May 12, 6:30 p.m.

Please register for your VIRTUAL session online or call 440.525.7095 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required, capacity is limited. The sessions are free.


Hi West G! If you are looking for a fun elective, consider taking French! Learning French will be a great experience and you will be impressed with how much you learn about the world!


Attention students, there are many announcements regarding attendance during AIR testing:

· No students will be permitted to sign out and leave early during testing times. No passes will be delivered to classes during testing times.

· Excel Tecc, and Auburn Career Center students who are sitting for exams but have afternoon classes with their programs will report to their programs at their normal times. Transportation schedules are not adjusted during the testing days.

· Online students who need to report to the school to take their end-of-course exams will be permitted to leave school after the scheduled test session ends. 1st and 5th period teachers will not mark you tardy, but you are expected to be online as soon as you get home. If online students do not have rides home at the conclusion of the test, they can sit in study hall and join classes via Zoom.

· Unless you have a previously approved late arrival for morning classes or early dismissal for afternoon classes, students are expected to attend all classes and study halls.

The West Geauga Wolverines sailed to an easy victory over Cardinal 21-3 on Tuesday.

Cardinal got things moving in the first inning, but the Wolverines tied it up in the bottom of the first, pulling away for good with ten runs in the second inning.  Haley Ottman took the win, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out four and walking zero in two innings. Keira Williams, Olivia Moores, and Jocelyn Moores also put in work on the mound, steering their team towards the victory.
The Wolverines had 13 hits in the game. Keira Williams, Shae Malone, Tara Gall, and Frankee Flesher each had multiple hits. Williams led the Wolverines with three hits in three at bats.  The Wolverines improve to 5-2 overall and 2-1 in the CVC.

 

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

The girls track team competed in their first meet Saturday at Crestwood. They finished sixth out of twelve teams and had a few standout performances.

-The 4x800m relay team of Grace Gyetko, Julia Martinez, Taylor Deets, and Skye Hackathorn finished 2nd. Megan McGinnnis also finished 2nd in the high jump. Grace Gyetko finished 4th in the mile

Good luck vs. Harvey and Chagrin!


Attention students, Ms. Thrasher has MANY fixed chromebooks ready for pick up. The following students need to see her in the library ASAP.


LEAF will be holding the following sessions VIRTUALLY on a Google Meet:

Skilled Trades - Alternative to a 4-year College - April 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Military Enrollment - Alternative to a 4-year College - April 28 6:30 p.m.

Manufacturing - Alternative to a 4-year College - May 12, 6:30 p.m.

Please register for your VIRTUAL session online or call 440.525.7095 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required, capacity is limited. The sessions are free.


Hi West G! If you are looking for a fun elective, consider taking French! Learning French will be a great experience and you will be impressed with how much you learn about the world!


Attention students, there are many announcements regarding attendance during AIR testing:

· No students will be permitted to sign out and leave early during testing times. No passes will be delivered to classes during testing times.

· Excel TECC and Auburn Career Center students who are sitting for exams but have afternoon classes with their programs will report to their programs at their normal times. Transportation schedules are not adjusted during the testing days.

· Online students who need to report to the school to take their end-of-course exams will be permitted to leave school after the scheduled test session ends. 1st and 5th period teachers will not mark you tardy, but you are expected to be online as soon as you get home. If online students do not have rides home at the conclusion of the test, they can sit in study hall and join classes via Zoom.

· Unless you have a previously approved late arrival for morning classes or early dismissal for afternoon classes, students are expected to attend all classes and study halls.

Monday, April 12, 2021

Attention students, Ms. Thrasher has MANY fixed chromebooks ready for pick up. The following students need to see her in the library ASAP. 

Eric Posante

Moses Vazquez

Alex Tucker

Jayce Burdecki

Olivia Wilson

Alex Wasko

Skye Milite

Anthony Paulic

Kaitlyn Lewis

Antonio Katusic

Mario DeNigris


LEAF will be holding the following sessions VIRTUALLY on a Google Meet:

Skilled Trades - Alternative to a 4-year College  April 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Military Enrollment - Alternative to a 4-year College  April 28 6:30 p.m.

Manufacturing - Alternative to a 4-year College  May 12, 6:30 p.m.

Please register for your VIRTUAL session online or call 440.525.7095 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required, capacity is limited. The sessions are free.


Hi West G! If you are looking for a fun elective, consider taking French! Learning French will be a great experience and you will be impressed with how much you learn about the world!


The Lady Wolverines softball team shut out Chagrin Falls in dramatic fashion on Friday night, winning 18-0. Olivia Moores had all the right stuff on Friday for West Geauga, allowing zero runs and besting Chagrin Falls by a score of 18-0.  Shea Malone led the Wolverines to victory by driving in four runs. Malone went 3-for-3 at the plate, firing up the offense in the first inning when she tripled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs. Later that same inning, she hit another triple to keep the momentum going.
Moores took the win for West Geauga, allowing two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out one.  The Wolverines totaled 20 hits in the game. Lauren Kretschman, Keira Williams, Malone, Tara Gall, Haley Ottman, Frankee Flesher, and Julia Clark each had multiple hits for West Geauga. Gall, Malone, Williams, and Kretschman each collected three hits to lead West Geauga Wolverines. West Geauga didn't commit a single error in the field.

Friday, April 9, 2021

Looking for a different class to add to your schedule next year? Consider Digital Multimedia! In this class, you will help create the yearbook and explore podcasting, magazine cover creation, website design, video editing, and more. Want more information? See Ms. Thrasher or Mrs. Klampe.


Attention students, Ms. Thrasher has MANY fixed chromebooks ready for pick up. The following students need to see her in the library ASAP. 

Eric Posante

Moses Vazquez

Alex Tucker

Jayce Burdecki

Olivia Wilson

Alex Wasko

Skye Milite

Anthony Paulic

Kaitlyn Lewis

Antonio Katusic

Mario DeNigris


LEAF will be holding the following sessions VIRTUALLY on a Google Meet:

Juniors/Seniors: Skilled Trades - Alternative to a 4-year College  Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.


Juniors/Seniors: Military Enrollment - Alternative to a 4-year College  Wednesday, April 28 6:30 p.m.

Juniors/Seniors: Manufacturing - Alternative to a 4-year College  Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 p.m.

Please register for your VIRTUAL session online or call 440.525.7095 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required, capacity is limited. The sessions are free. LEAF is a nonprofit that delivers career and college access advisory programs that connect individuals to their best-fit careers.

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Looking for a different class to add to your schedule next year? Consider Digital Multimedia! In this class, you will help create the yearbook and explore podcasting, magazine cover creation, website design, video editing, and more. Want more information? See Ms. Thrasher or Mrs. Klampe.


The job board is bursting with opportunities! Make sure you check it out either online (found on the school counseling page), or in the school counseling office.


LEAF will be holding the following sessions VIRTUALLY on a Google Meet:

Juniors/Seniors: Skilled Trades - Alternative to a 4-year College  Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Juniors/Seniors: Military Enrollment - Alternative to a 4-year College  Wednesday, April 28 6:30 p.m.

Juniors/Seniors:  Manufacturing - Alternative to a 4-year College  Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 p.m.

Please register for your VIRTUAL session online or call 440.525.7095 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required, capacity is limited. The sessions are free. LEAF is a nonprofit that delivers career and college access advisory programs that connect individuals to their best-fit careers.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Looking for a different class to add to your schedule next year? Consider Digital Multimedia! In this class, you will help create the yearbook and explore podcasting, magazine cover creation, website design, video editing, and more. Want more information? See Ms. Thrasher or Mrs. Klampe.


The job board is bursting with opportunities! Make sure you check it out either online (found on the school counseling page), or in the school counseling office.

 

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

With everything that’s been “up in the air” this year, there’s one thing that’s certain: we will have a yearbook! Have you ordered yours? The link to order is on the high school homepage. Order yours today!


The job board is bursting with opportunities! Make sure you check it out either online (found on the school counseling page), or in the school counseling office.

Thursday, April 1, 2021

With everything that’s been “up in the air” this year, there’s one thing that’s certain: we will have a yearbook! Have you ordered yours? The link to order is on the high school homepage. Order yours today!


Attention Seniors-

Applications for the Kiwanis Club Scholarship are due on tomorrow, April 2, 2021. Please consider completing an application. The West Geauga Kiwanis Club gives scholarships to students for continuing their education after high school for College, Trade School, and other post-high school education.
Information about the application process was emailed to all seniors using your school email.  Contact Mr. Kish for more information

The job board is bursting with opportunities! Make sure you check it out either online (found on the school counseling page), or in the school counseling office.