Don't miss out on meeting visiting artists Kaori Maeyama and
Ben Hamburger today, FRIDAY, 9/15, 3:35-4:30pm, at an opening reception in the CAVE GALLERY. Ben and Kaori are both landscape painters, though both work in very different ways. In this exhibition, they encourage the viewer to investigate the "conversations" between their paintings and methods by installing their artworks collaboratively throughout the space.
Look what's happening in Mr. Grennell's honors Bio lab!
More student scientists!--This time, in Mr. Grennell's Honors Chem lab
Don't forget the Willow School Blood Drive taking place this Friday (9/15/23) in Lions Gate Theater from 9AM-3PM. Please consider donating as our community is in critical need of blood. Appointments are not necessary but encouraged. Free t-shirt with each donation! Thank you in advance for making this a successful drive!
Lots of involvement at our High School Club Fair!
Attention Willow freshmen! College Track is a free, comprehensive 10-year program that supports students from underserved communities to become the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree. They are looking for committed, positive and motivated ninth-grade students who are ready for the structure and support that a college-going community provides. A rep from College Track will be at Willow on Tuesday, Sept. 12 during lunch in room 207 (Counseling) to talk about the program and answer questions for potential applicants. Here is the link to the website: https://collegetrack.org/apply/
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 35th class in 2023, the Foundation has provided over 6,750 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $81 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. The 2024 application will be available August 1-October 2, 2023, for students who will graduate during the 2023-2024 academic year.
https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
Support our student athletes by signing up to work a shift at the concession stand or be a part of the Chain Crew. Concessions Shifts are two-hour increments and include set-up, taking orders, break down. A concessions manager will be in charge and helping out for each event. Admission to the game is covered for anyone working concessions. Chain Crews work the entirety of the game (standing and moving up and down the field to mark downs) and should be here at least 30 minutes prior. Admission to the game is covered for anyone working Chain Crew and you can get 1 free drink at half time. If you have any questions, please email boosters@willowschoolnola.org
HERE's the LINK:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084eabad2ba7fdc70-willow?fbclid=IwAR1omKuZpaQUWoSWYobSZQqWW8vUFr_xnJeDuiKymWRauQn1LSpCe97pYBU#/
The Scholarship Program is open to seniors in high school who meet the eligibility requirements. If you are an eligible student, by completing a college planning step using your College Board account, you will automatically earn a chance to win a $500 scholarship and an additional chance to win a $40,000 scholarship. There are no essays, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements. It’s easy to enter scholarship drawings each month. Simply complete one of the steps before the deadline, and you’ll be automatically entered to win $40,000.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships?excmpid=oc487-st-09-ss
Varsity Volleyball is scheduled for 5:30 to live stream again. If you catch players wearing gold jerseys, you will see some of the JV players finishing their sets. Varsity Lady Lions will wear blue jerseys. The game will be live streamed from a stationary camera on the school's YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/@willowathletics2059/featured
Go Lady Lions!
Attention Seniors! Visiting college admissions reps begin arriving this Friday! The confirmed visits are available on SCOIR and on this calendar:
https://www.willowschoolnola.org/o/hs/events?start_date=2023-08-01&end_date=2023-08-31
Here is the process for signing-up, attending, and learning more about your college process: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q1W7K4r0_kH15ebSDDBXLM4Fbmdx7udb/view
Pink "Class Passes" are available here in Team Guidance.
Tonight's varsity Volleyball game has been moved to St. James. GO, LIONS!
Tonight's scrimmage is against Cohen. Check it out the Livestream if you can't be there. https://www.youtube.com/live/GtJURtrhHpw?si=qbXhTjr87H4lF9L2
ACT prep class scavenger hunt
This link has a listing of scholarships available to high school students: www.bold.org/scholarships/
Please give the gift of life at our upcoming Blood Drive!
The Gambit Best of New Orleans® issue voting has begun! Vote for your school here: https://www.nola.com/gambit/free_fun/best_of_new_orleans_poll/#/gallery/?group=462205
(Click the LOCAL LIFE sub-section and you will see “Best grammar school" and “Best high school" categories)
Ochsner sports physicals are available at no charge for Willow athletes in grades 5-12 tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 19, at 10:30am at Ochsner Elmwood, Building B. No one arriving after 11am will be admitted. Bring the below linked LHSAA form, signed by a parent/guardian. This event is optional but current physicals are required for all Willow athletes. *Important* The LHSAA revised their physical form in May 2023. Any student-athlete obtaining their physical on or after Aug. 1, 2023 must have their doctor sign this version. If an old version of the physical form was used to verify a physical examination conducted prior to Aug. 1, that form is valid as long as it does not expire during the term of that student athlete's participation in Willow Athletics. LHSAA form here: https://www.lhsaa.org/siteuploads/editorimg/file/Sports%20Medicine/MedicalHistoryMedicalExam.pdf
September 5 - 12, 2023, is High School Voter Registration Week in New Orleans! High school students ages 17 and above are urged to register to vote in time to vote for elections held after they reach age 18. The link to the Orleans Parish Registrar's site is: https://nola.gov/registrar/community-outreach/
Join us for a parent coffee in the high school library on the 3rd floor of the Brimmer building tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 17, at 8:15am. Hope to see you there!