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!
Vote for The Willow School in the NOLA Family Magazine's latest "Family Favorites" contest! Voting ends tomorrow. Vote here: https://www.nolafamily.com/
Parents/guardians, please make a PTSA account today here: https://willowschoolptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/home and check out some upcoming volunteer opportunities, including the Work Days at our middle and lower schools on Saturday.
Community Sailing New Orleans is recruiting 9th/10th graders for their Crew to Captain Class of 2026. This is a 3-year program teaching safe boating, sailing, professional skills and STEM education with a heavy focus on introducing students to careers in the maritime industry. Students who are interested can email a cover letter no later than Aug. 12, explaining why they are interested and why they believe they are a good candidate. This program is free for the students who are selected. Email letters to Khari@nolacommunitysailing.org and call 504-233-3292 with questions.
Website: https://nolacommunitysailing.org/
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Ms. Melodie Franklin, a valued Willow staff member. She was our former high school librarian who left The Willow School last year to move closer to her daughter, Alia, in Alaska. Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to Ms. Franklin's family and friends during this challenging time. We will make sure that the Willow community is informed of any updates regarding services or arrangements. Ms. Franklin is pictured here, participating in the high school lip syncing contest in 2019. She performed "Respect" by Aretha Franklin.
Back to School school supplies giveaway! This Saturday, July 15, 10-1, at Dillard University. Children must be present to receive supplies.
Join us for the Willow Summer Chamber Orchestra Concert! The chamber orchestra is composed of current Willow HS orchestra students, alums and young professional musicians in the city who have ties to our school. The program is free and open to the public. Here are the details:
Sunday June 25, 3pm
Central St. Matthew United Church of Christ
1333 S. Carrollton (corner of Willow)
Program:
Simple Symphony- Benjamin Britten
Strum! - Jessie Montgomery
Viola Concerto- Hoffmeister; Noah Henderson, soloist
Hoedown from Rodeo- Aaron Copland