Warren Area High School

**📢 Student Computer Needs 2024** The Warren County School District is conducting a survey to assess the need for computers for home use by District students. Based on the survey results, a laptop may be provided to your student if a need is identified. 👉 **PLEASE COMPLETE ONE SURVEY FOR EACH SCHOOL-AGED CHILD IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD.** **Note:** Students who received a laptop in previous years are not eligible to receive another laptop this year. 📲 **https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5H8HhE0j_EmCsJyTTTqn4luCoAk_3fpMhmpDl6Eq-ghURFFOQ0tPWko3RDZWVFhQQjkxWDYzSDA4WS4u** Thank you for helping us support our students' success! 💻🎓

Two 9th Grade students participated in the PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) Junior District Choir this past Friday and Saturday at Northwestern High School. Pictures Left to Right: Maddie Nobles and Ella Porier

💻 **Attention Parents/Guardians** 💻 We are conducting a survey to assess the need for a computer to be used at home by district students. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5H8HhE0j_EmCsJyTTTqn4luCoAk_3fpMhmpDl6Eq-ghURFFOQ0tPWko3RDZWVFhQQjkxWDYzSDA4WS4u ✅ Important Details: - **One survey per school-aged child in your household.** - If your child received a laptop in previous years, they are **ineligible** for a new one. Your participation helps us allocate resources effectively! Thank you for your support. 😊

WAHS Orchestra and A Capella Choir practicing together in preparation for their Holiday Concert, to be held in the WAHS Auditorium on December 12th at 7:00 p.m.

The district is collaborating with a WCSD student to gather information about a student-led initiative to promote substance use education. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. Survey Link https://forms.office.com/r/ZNuntqfU93

The nominations for the Northwest PA C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader for the 2024-2025 school year within the Warren County School District are presented to District Administration on a monthly basis and then presented to the IU #5 and ERIE NEWS NOW. Criteria for being selected for the Northwest PA C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader includes the following: • Effort – works hard and is persistent • Character through compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, optimism, and responsibility • Good citizenship • Demonstrates responsibility • Respectful to peers and teachers • Serves as a positive/influential representative of his or her school community WCSD NOVEMBER NOMINEE NOEL ALEXANDER – 12TH GRADE (WARREN) Warren Area High School would like to nominate Noel Alexander for the C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader for IU5. Noel exemplifies the C.L.A.S.S. characteristics both inside the school community and outside in the greater Warren community. Noel has been an excellent academic student at WAHS, taking a challenging courseload while being involved in numerous extracurricular activities. Noel has maintained an excellent GPA while taking AP and Honors level courses and being an officer for multiple organizations. Noel is an Merit-Honor level student with an excellent GPA, high class rank, and scored a 5 on multiple AP Exams last year. Noel was awarded with the College Board: National Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award and as an AP Scholar with Honors Award recipient. After high school, Noel plans on majoring in Biochemistry to prepare for a career in the medical field, with an interest in Endocrinology. In the building Noel serves as President of the Key Club (all four years), the Dragons Lens (student media organization), and Academic Quiz Bowl. In addition to these groups, Noel is also active with the Student Council all four year (Media Coordinator 11/12), Prom Committee, Battle of the Books, National Honor Society, and Spanish Club. Noel is well respected in the building by both peers and adults and is a model student to have in the building. Noel has worked as a Guidance Office worker, Library Aid, and Bio lab assistant in the building, giving her time in the building to assist teachers and the building as a whole. This fall, Noel was chosen by her peers as the 2024 Warren Area High School Homecoming Queen, a testament to her personal character and standing amongst her peers in the building. In addition to school sponsored activities, Noel has been involved in a number of organizations outside of school. She has participated with Molly Dies Dance Express, a competitive and very time demanding dance organization, and is the current captain of her team. She has worked for the past four years plus as a Teacher’s Assistant with Molly Dies Dance with the youth dancers. Noel is the Supervisor for the After School Program at St. Joseph's Catholic School and has held this position for the past three years and is the Literacy Teacher for ages 3-7 at St. Joseph's. Noel is an excellent representative for Warren Area High School, the city of Warren, and Warren County as a whole, and I hope that you will consider Noel for the C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader program.

WCSD Restructuring FAQ Updated 11.05.24 https://5il.co/30mai

Complete this survey to determine the need for computers used in the home by district students. If interested, COMPLETE ONE SURVEY PER SCHOOL AGED CHILD IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD. If you received a laptop for your child in the previous years, your child is ineligible to receive an additional laptop this year. https://tinyurl.com/5n8vv2ks

Please click the link to learn about the upcoming Gifted/Enrichment events in the Warren County School District. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGRrsXl_YU/JDPsM3TBlgxOvpO3JrxYfg/view?utm_content=DAGRrsXl_YU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

WAHS is proud to recognize six students for earning national recognition from the College Board. This acknowledgment is based on their outstanding performance on the PSAT and their high GPAs, as well as their identification as rural and African American students. This award highlights students who have demonstrated strong potential for college readiness, an achievement that may open doors to scholarship opportunities, college programs, and other resources that support their academic and career growth. (Left to right) Mr. Vincent (Principal), Jahzara Hunter, Elliot Striker, Sarah Harvey, Noel Alexander, Madeline Walker. Missing from photo: Cayla Chapman

Combating the Rise of AI-Generated, Explicit Deepfakes In today's digital age, you've probably heard the buzz about AI. While AI powers countless innovations, it's crucial for parents to stay informed about its potential dangers. Explore our recent article, https://wcsdpa.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/articles/combatting-the-rise-of-ai-generated-explicit-deepfakes Combating the Rise of AI-Generated Explicit Deepfakes to learn: How AI is used to create deepfakes in matter of minutes Effective strategies for safeguarding your child from deepfake threats Essential tips on how to talk to your children about deepfake technology

Winter sports registration has been extended for 2 additional days and will close on 10/24/24 at 11:55 pm. Make sure to sign up any student wishing to participate in the winter sports season using Family ID. A link for family ID can be found at the following link: https://www.wcsdpa.org/page/band-sports-registration

Warren Area High School has completed their Lockdown drill for 10/22/24. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we practice safety drills.

Complete this survey to determine the need for computers used in the home by district students. If interested, COMPLETE ONE SURVEY PER SCHOOL AGED CHILD IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD. If you received a laptop for your child in the previous years, your child is ineligible to receive an additional laptop this year. https://tinyurl.com/5n8vv2ks

October 21 - 25 is National School Bus Safety Week. Please take a moment to review Pennsylvania's School Bus Stopping Law as we all work to keep student's safe on our buses.

Unified Indoor Bocce - Waren Area High School Registration for the 2024-2025 Unified Indoor Bocce winter season will be from October 21 - November 8, 2024. Registration will be completed using Arbiter Sports. (formally known as Family ID) at https://www.familyid.com/pages/home

Parent Teacher Conference Day will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 between the hours of 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. Please contact your child's school to make an appointment.

Warren Area High School will be participating in an Active Intruder/Lockdown Drill on Tuesday, October 22nd. The time of the drill will not be released. There will be an increased law enforcement presence on campus due to the drill. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we complete this drill.

Complete this survey to determine the need for computers used in the home by district students. If interested, COMPLETE ONE SURVEY PER SCHOOL AGED CHILD IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD. If you received a laptop for your child in the previous years, your child is ineligible to receive an additional laptop this year. https://tinyurl.com/5n8vv2ks

Congratulations to the 2024 Homecoming King Gavin Rex and the 2024 Homecoming Queen Noel Alexander! Pictured are the Homecoming Courts: Brody Alexander, Grady Corey, David Huffman, Carson Moore, Gavin Rex (Homecoming King Candidates) and Noel Alexander, Grace Carr, Alyssa Farr, Lily Walker, Sophie Walker (Homecoming Queen Candidates).