Monday, May 24, 2010
WRESTLING - There will be a meeting at 7:45 a.m. on Wed., May 26, in the wrestling room.
BACCALAUREATE - Will be held on Sun., May 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the theater.
We hope to see you there!
BOOKS DUE - All media materials checked out of the IMC should be returned immediately.
STRIVE - Seniors planning to attend the STRIVE banquet on Wed., May 26, should let Leah in the Guidance Office
know as soon as possible.
TENNIS - Girls interested in playing tennis in the fall please get summer tennis information from Coach Kath in
Room 105F.
CROSS COUNTRY - There will be a cross country meeting for all interested runners at 2:45 on Wed., May 26,
in Coach Popp’s room.
SPEECH - The speech team ice cream social will be at 7:30 p.m. Tues., June 1, at Coach Popp’s house.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
WSHS Excellence in Education Banquet - The 27th Annual Excellence in Education Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 26, at the Willmar Holiday Inn and Conference Center. This year’s featured speaker will be
1974 alumnus, Dr. Dale J. Fixsen. Dr. Fixsen is a research scientist at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt,
Maryland.
Monday, May 10, 2010
FOOTBALL CAMP - Football players entering grades 10-12 next year need to turn in their registration forms for the
NDSU Team Camp by Friday, May 14. You can turn in your forms and payment to Coach Konold after school in
the weight room or to Coach Grove. If you have any questions about the camp you need to talk to Coach Konold
as soon as possible.
Friday, May 7, 2010
BOYS' HOCKEY - There will be a meeting for all boys’ hockey players at 7:30 a.m. Wed., May 12, in the
wrestling room.
ATTENTION SENIORS – Stop by the Guidance Office for scholarship information.
DETENTION DATES – 2:40-3:40 PM-Room 801 – Thurs., May 13; Tues., May 18; and Wed., May 26 - 8 a.m. to Noon
– Room 105E – Sat., May 22
Tuesday, March 27, 2010
PROM GRAND MARCH – Vehicle line up begins at 4 p.m. prom goers must be in there vehicles by 6 p.m.
Grand March begins at 6:30 p.m. NO vehicle line up before 4 p.m.
Friday, April 23, 2010
PROM TICKETS will be sold April 26-29 during lunches. Prom tickets are $25 for WSH students and $35 for out of
district guests.
POST PROM - Tickets will be sold April 26-29 during lunches. Cost $15.00 in advance or $16.00 at the door. We
have several reminders from the post prom committee - Most students wear comfortable clothes to post prom.
However, you can wear your formal wear. Handbags and backpacks will be searched if brought to post prom.
Absolutely no outside beverages will be allowed including water, pop, coffee, etc. All beverages are provided.
2010-2011 STUDEDNT COUNCIL APPLICATION - If you are interested in running for next year’s council, pick up an
interest form in the main office.
CARDETTE TRYOUTS - Girls interested in either Fall or Winter Cardettes must attend tryouts on Monday, May 3, from
5:00-8:30 at the middle school. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Carruthers.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN GRADES 9-11 - Will meet at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, in the theater. If you can’t
make the 2:30 p.m. meeting please come to the theater at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, April 23. If you plan to play football
next fall you must attend one of these meetings. Important information regarding the summer football schedule
will be discussed.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
POST PROM - Tickets will be sold April 26-29 during lunch block. Cost $15.00 in advance; $16.00 at the door. Most
students wear comfortable clothes to post prom. However, you can wear your formal wear. If handbags and
backpacks are will be searched if brought to post prom. Absolutely no outside beverages will be allowed
including water, pop, coffee, etc. All beverages are provided.
5K RUN FOR RELIEF - The student council is sponsoring a 5k walk/run to benefit the people of Haiti. The event will
be held Saturday, April 24. Registration information can be found on the high school website.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Detention Dates: Wed., April 14 – 2:40-3:40; Wed., April 21 – 2:40-3:40; and Tues., April 27 – 2:40-3:40
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
The 2010 variety show - will be held at 7 p.m. on Mon., May 3. Sign up in the main office for an audition time.
Auditions will be held Monday, April 26, or Tuesday, April 27.
Youth Energy Summit - Members of the team will be judged at the greenhouse on Tues., April 13, during 4th block.
The Youth Energy Summit team - is hosting an open house Sat., April 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the commons
rooms in the Midwest Technology Center cafeteria. Prairie Woods ELC is also hosting an Earth Day celebration
on April 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit or call Mr. Palmer (ext. 8441) for more information or to volunteer to work
at the greenhouse.
Brute Adidas National Wresting Tournament participants - Congratulations to those who competed last weekend:
Nathaniel Swoyer – 4th place/All American; Adam Fagerstrom – 5th place/All American; Coty Milhausen – 7th
place/All American; Eugene Stepan – 8th place/All American, and Zach Morris – participant
Seniors - will start at 11 a.m. on Tues., April 13, and Wed., April 14, due to testing for students in grades 9-11.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
MSTA CONFERENCE CANCELLED-CLASSES WILL BE HELD
Willmar Senior High School students will have classes on Friday, April 16. The Minnesota Science Teachers Association has cancelled their spring conference that was to be held at the sr. high.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Library/Media Center - books checked out last term should be returned or renewed as soon as possible.
Smart Club - will not meet on Wed., March 31. Please ride your regular busses home that day.
Gymanstics - The gymnastics banquet will be held Thurs., April 8, at 6 p.m. in the sr. high cafeteria.
Friday, March12, 2010
BOYS’ SOCCER - The boys’ soccer team will meet at 2:45 p.m. on Tues., March 16, in Room 705C to discuss the
off season and next season. Next year’s captains will be elected. See Coach Haugen for details.
CONGRATULATIONS to the winning classes in the Pennies for Patients fundraiser: Mr. Flegel’s, Mrs. Grussing’s,
and Mr. Heitzman’s classes. Thank you, Willmar Senior High School, for donating $647.30 to the Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society. Every penny counts!
SPAIN TRIP - Mandatory Meeting at 7:30 a.m. SHARP!! – Thurs., March 18 – Room 802B
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
GR. 9 BOYS’ BASKETBALL PARTY – 5:30 p.m. – Tues., March 16 – Pizza Ranch – Everyone is expected to attend
unless you talk to Coach Carlson
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS SPRING SPORTS:
Wed., March 10
Boys’ Tennis – 2:45 – Cafeteria
Girls’ and Boys’ Track – 2:45 – Theater
Wed., March 17
Girls’ Golf – 2:45 - Cafeteria
Monday, March 8, 2010
TRACK MEETING – There will be an organizational track meeting at 2:45 p.m. on Wed., March 10, in the theater.
All girls and boys interested in track must attend.
TRACK PRACTICE – Track starts Mon., March 15. You need to attend the organizational meeting on Wed., March 10,
and you need an up-to-date physical on file. Any questions, see Coach Popp.
Friday, March 5, 2010
TEAE Testing: Mon., March 8-Wed., March 10
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Boys’ Tennis – Informational meeting at 2:45 p.m. on Wed., March 10, in the cafeteria.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Detention Dates:
Wednesday, March 10th 2:40pm-3:40pm in Room 801
Saturday, March 20th 8am-Noon in Room 105E
Wednesday, March 24th 2:40pm-3:40pm in Room 801
AP Studio Art - Students interested in AP Studio Art must pick up an application form from the Guidance Office or
Mrs. Welle. This form must be completed and returned before registering for AP Art. Turn forms in at registration.
Gymnastics - There will be a short meeting at 3:15 p.m. on Fri., March 5, in the commons to vote on awards.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Boys’ hockey - See Coach Larson to sign up for exit meetings by 3 p.m. on Fri., March 5.
Juniors – The regular ACT registration deadline for the April 10 test is Fri., March 5. Please register soon if you are
interested in taking the April test.
Monday, March 1, 2010
4th Term AP Psychology Students - There will be a MANDATORY meeting at 7:30 tomorrow morning (March 2),
in Mr. Hovland's room. Please let him know if you are unable to attend.
Nordic Ski Banquet – 5:30-7 PM – Tues., March 2, Calvary Lutheran Church (behind middle school)
Chinese - Students who ordered t-shirts should pick them up either before 8 AM or after 2:30 PM in Room 802F.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Detention Dates: Wed., March 10 and Wed., March 24 – 2:40-3:40 – Room 801
and Sat., March 20 – 8 a.m. to Noon – Room 105E
YES - meets at 7:15 Friday mornings in Room 705I. Bring a friend. Visit or call Mr. Palmer (ext. 8441)
for more information or to volunteer to work at the greenhouse.
Prom - Gr. 10 Boys – Sign up in the office to work as a waiter at prom.
Gymnastics - All gymnasts report to Kennedy at 3 p.m. on Mon., March 1, for mandatory equipment take down.
BPA – There will be a mandatory meeting at 7:30 a.m. or 2:45 p.m. on Thurs., March 4, for members
attending the state meet.
BPA STATE PARTICIPANTS – Material must be submitted by email on or before Feb. 27. See Ms. Peterson
for details. Sign up with Ms. Peterson to help with the Feb. 27 Herbergers Community Day fundraiser.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
MCA TEST – Any seniors who have not passed the MCA Math retest and who would like to continue taking the test
to try to pass it, please talk to Sharon Tollefson in the guidance office by Fri., Feb. 26.
BOYS STATE 2010 – There will be an informational meeting regarding Boys State 2010 at 2:10 p.m. on
Thurs., Feb. 25, in the theater
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
The Youth Energy Summit - Team will be meeting at 7:15 a.m. on Fri., Feb. 12, in Room 705I. The team will be
working at the greenhouse at 3 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 12. Bring a friend. Visit or call Mr. Palmer (ext. 8441) for more
information or to volunteer to work at the greenhouse.
Key Club - Members interested in helping with the Haiti Relief Effort during lunches should sign up in Mrs. Saunder’s
room. The Key Club, in partnership with LuLu Beans, is raising money and supplies for an orphanage in Haiti
during the week of Feb. 16-19. Bring extra change to our table during your lunch!
Spain Trip Meeting – There will be a mandatory Spain Trip meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the SH café on Thurs., Feb. 25.
Monday, February 1, 2010
SNOW WEEK – FEB. 1-5
Mon., Feb. 1 – Come As Your Are
Tues., Feb. 2 – Extreme Sports/Jersey Day
Wed., Feb. 3 – Band T-Shirt Day
Thurs., Feb. 4 – Tie Dye Day
Fri., Feb. 5 – Red & White Day-Pepfest 1:45 PM-Dance 9 to 11:30 PM
Students not attending the pepfest on Friday must make arrangements to leave the building at 1:45. Busses run at
the regular dismissal time.
Curriculum Video - The 2010-2011 curriculum video will be shown during 1st clock on Fri, Feb. 12. Seniors will start
at 9 a.m. We will follow the Registration Schedule.
Snow Week King and Queen - Sign up in the main office; first come/first serve! You will be participating in this
Friday’s pepfest so please make sure you attend the pepfest!
Detention - will be held on the following dates: Feb. 3, 10, and 17 from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. and Feb. 24 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Room 801.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Girl's Hockey - It’s “Pack the Arena Night” on Mon., Feb. 1. All students in grades K-12 who wear red get free
admission. Let’s see how full we can get the Cardinal arena and support our girls’ hockey team as they play
Sartell/Sauk Rapids.
The JV game starts at 5:30 and the varsity plays at 7.
Speech - team meetings: every Monday at 2:40 p.m. and make-up at 7:45 a.m. every Tuesday
The Youth Energy Summit - will meet at 7:15 a.m. on Fri., Feb. 5, in Room 705I. Bring a friend. Visit or call Mr. Palmer
(ext. 8441) for more information or to volunteer to work at the greenhouse.
Girls and Boys State - Applications are available in the main office. Completed applications should be returned to
Ann in the main office by Mon., March 1.
Monday, January 18, 2010
GR. 11 FOOTBALL – Junior football players pick up your game jerseys from the red and white room Thurs., Jan. 21, after school.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Students enrolled in AP Language and composition with Mrs. Saunders during 3rd term should pick up a letter and
a book in Room 705H.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Volleyball - All girls interested in playing JO volleyball this year should pick up an informational flyer in the main office.
Snow Week - The 3rd annual Snow Week dodgeball tournament will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. on
Monday, February 1. Sign up your 6-person teams in the main office.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Speech Team - All students interested in joining the speech team this year should attend a meeting at 7:30 a.m.
or 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday in Room 105F.
Football - All junior football players need to meet in the theater at 7:40 sharp on Thurs., Jan. 14.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Key Club - Next meeting will be Wed., Feb. 3. The Key Club will be selling concessions at the boys’ basketball
on Tues., Feb. 23.
Seniors - please pick up your kindergarten pictures from the main office.
Monday, January 4, 2009
Detention - will be held this Sat., Jan. 9, from 8 to Noon.
Yearbook - Buy Your 2009-2010 Yearbook Now! Order your book before Wed., Jan. 20, to insure the low price.
The cost will go up starting Jan. 21. Order online on the WHS website or grab an order form from the main office.
Monday, Decemer 21, 2009
Prom - The 2010 Prom Theme is: “Hollywood”.
OPEN GYM/OPEN SWIM from Dec. 28-Dec. 30 at the Willmar Middle School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost $2 per day
Thursday, December 17, 2009
YES - Any student interested in attending the winter Youth Energy Summit meeting at Prairie Woods on
Wed., Jan. 13, need to visit or call Mr. Palmer (ext. 8441) to register and pick up a permission form.
See Mr. Palmer (Room 715I) for more information or to volunteer to work at the greenhouse. Invite a friend.
BPA Members – There will be a meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 7. Work Day for Torch Awards, January 10,
from 1 to 5 p.m. Sign up in Room 802A to present event or take home-site test.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
FFA - The FFA Christmas party will be held at 6 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 21. Members should pick up their tickets from
one of your advisors, Ellie, or Tyler.
Girls Swimming/Diving - All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade girls’ swimmers and divers stop by Coach Carl’s Room 115E
by Friday.
One Act Play - The next one act rehearsal will be tomorrow, Dec. 17, at 3 p.m. in the theater. Future rehearsals will
be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Prom Theme 2010 – 11th grade students will vote for the 2010 Prom theme on Fri., Dec. 18, in the commons area
during lunches.
Monday, December 14, 2009
The Key Club - meeting and holiday breakfast will take place at 7:30 Wednesday morning in Room 705A.
PSAT/NMSQT - Students who took the PSAT/NMSQT exam should report to Room 117 at the beginning of 4th block
on Wednesday to get your results. Please report directly to 117 and not your 4th block class.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Girls’ swimming/diving - banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 21, in the sr. high cafeteria.
Youth Energy Summit - Greenhouse meeting at 7:15 a.m. on Fri., Dec. 11, in Room 705I. Sign up for the January
summit and bring a friend. See Mr. Palmer for more information.
Spain Trip - Students going on the Spain trip need to turn in the medical form, rules form, and passport copy by
Wed., Dec. 16. See Ms. Nilson, Mrs. Schroeder, or Mrs. Svoboda Ojeda if there is a problem.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Student Council - The Student Council will be collecting coins from each grade and all staff through Friday, Dec. 11.
The money raised will be used to purchase gifts for the Salvation Army's holiday gift drive. Thanks so much for
helping make someone's holiday a little brighter!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Curriculum Video - Any juniors interested in helping with the curriculum video should sign up in the Guidance Office. We need your help!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Youth Energy Summit - YES will meet at 7:15 a.m. on Fri., Dc. 4, in Room 705I. Bring a friend. Contact Mr. Palmer
with any questions.
The National Honor Society - NHS will meet at 7:30 a.m. on Thurs., Dec. 3, in the theater.
One Act Play - Auditions will be held at 3 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 8, and Wed., Dec. 9, in the theater. This year’s play is
At the Bottom of Lake Missoula.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Knowledge Bowl will practice at 2:40 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 1, in Room 802F. The first invitational is Sat., Dec. 5.
See Mr. Lynum for details.
Chinese Club - "Oodles of Noodles" - Cost $1.00/person – Thurs., Dec. 3, at 2:40 in Room 802F
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
BPA meeting at 7:15 a.m. on Thurs., Dec. 3. Please bring your school activity fee ($60) and
BPA dues ($32) if you have not already paid.
Spain Trip - There will be a meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 2, in the theater for students
going to Spain this spring. Bring a copy of your passport if available.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
BOYS’/GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SCHEDULE-MON., NOV. 23:
Boys’/Girls’ 9th gr. - 2:45-4:45
Girls’ 10th gr. – 2:45 – 4:45
Girls’ Varsity – 4:45-7
Boys’ Varsity & 10th gr. – 4:45-7
Student pictures will be taken during 3 block on Tues., Nov. 24, in the theater. The list of
students required to take their picture during that time is posted on the bulletin boards
throughout the school.
Monday, November 16, 2009
YES team meeting - 7:15 a.m. on Fri., Nov. 20 in Room 705I. Bring a friend. See Mr. Palmer with any questions.
ASVAB interpretation - Fri., Nov. 20, at 1:00 p.m. in Room 802A.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
BPA Members – OFFICIAL contest event registration form is now here! All fees and dues must be in before
forms will be accepted. Torch Award meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Thurs., Nov. 19, in Room 808A.
Key Club - The Key Club Food Drive will be extended to next Friday, November 20. Food may be brought to
your 1st block classes. Feed the turkey!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Off season weight training - starts at 2:50 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 16, for all 10th and 11th grade football players.
You will be testing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday the first week. Even if you are playing a winter sport, it is
a good idea to come for the testing.
Volleyball - The end-of-the-year volleyball party will be Tues., Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. at the middle school.
Juniors and seniors bring a dessert and freshman and sophomores bring a dish to share.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Girls' Tennis - All girls’ tennis players need to turn in their uniforms to Coach Kath by Friday.
Boys’ Cross Country - The final team meeting for boys’ cross country will be Thurs., Nov. 12, Friday, Nov. 13
at 2:45 p.m. in Coach Popp’s room. This meeting is required for all runners who are lettering.
Gymnatics - All gymnasts need to report to Kennedy after school on Tues., Nov. 10, for floor set up.
Friday, November 6, 2009
EXCEL Award - Juniors who participate in athletics and/or fine arts activities are encouraged to apply for the
EXCEL Award. Application forms and information are available in the main office. The deadline to apply is
December 9.
Triple A Award - Seniors who are involved in athletics and fine arts activities are encouraged to apply for the
Triple A Award. Applications and information are available in the main office. Section winners receive a 4-year
$1000 college scholarship. The deadline to apply is January 5.
Gymnastics - WHS gymnastics are required to attend the ImPACT concussion training on Thursday,
November 12, at 2:30pm in the media center.