🌟 Exciting news from the Pikes Peak Rotary! This morning, we kicked off our monthly recognition of outstanding high school students for their academic achievements. 🎓
A big congratulations to our honorees for October:
🏅 Most Outstanding Social Studies Student: Alli Orellana
🏅 Most Improved Social Studies Student: Charley Francis
We were thrilled to have their families join us at our breakfast meeting to celebrate their hard work and dedication. Here’s to inspiring our future leaders! 🎉👏
🎉 Highlights from last night's Homecoming Parade! A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered, participated, and came out to support! Go Panthers! 💚🐾
Woodland Park High School alumni, we’d love to see you! 🍵 Join us for Alumni Tea in the Commons on October 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 before and during the Homecoming football game. 🏈 Come reconnect and enjoy some refreshments—we can’t wait to welcome you back! 🎉
📣 Exciting News from our Culinary Arts Class! 🍴✨
Our Pro Start 2 students are hard at work behind the scenes, prepping for the "Claws and Coffee" cart! ☕🍪 You'll be able to grab some delicious treats and drinks at our upcoming home football games. 🏈🎉
Stay tuned for updates on new arrivals to the menu – we can't wait to share what's cooking! 😋👨🍳
Show your school spirit during Homecoming week!
Monday, Oct 7 - U.S.A. Day - dress patriotic;
Tuesday, Oct 8 - Adam Sandler Day - dress in baggy clothes;
Wednesday, Oct 9 - Duo Day - dress up with a friend in a matching outfit;
Thursday, Oct 10 - Surfers vs. Bikers Day - dress as a surfer or a biker;
Friday, Oct 11 - Color Clash Day - 7th (yellow); 8th (orange); 9th (green); 10th (purple); 11th (blue); 12th (pink); Staff (tie-dye)
📣WPSD is proud to officially become a Purple Heart Community and join the Purple Heart Trail!
💚Today, Board of Education President Mick Bates, Vice President Cassie Kimbrell, and Superintendent Ken Witt stood in front of the recently mounted sign, honoring the brave men and women who have sacrificed for our country.
🌟This is an important recognition for our district and community as we pay tribute to those who have earned the Purple Heart. 💜
🎉 A big congratulations to WPHS Senior Zehan Rogers for being named a semifinalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program! 🏆 Zehan is now in the process of completing an application with hopes of advancing as a Finalist and earning the prestigious Merit Scholar title. We're so proud of your hard work, Zehan, and wish you the best of luck in the next steps! 🌟 Keep shining!
🤩Last night, our talented Madrigals performed the National Anthem at the 9/11 concert held at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. They did an incredible job honoring the occasion with their beautiful voices. 🎶
🎉 Congratulations to Our National Recognition Awardees! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that the following students have been awarded the 2024 National Recognition from College Board:
💚Claire Titus
💚Lilyan Segal
💚Kaitlin Meyers
💚Ben Summeril
💚Alli Orellana
💚Julien Woodward (not pictured)
These outstanding students were selected based on their academic achievements and dedication. This prestigious recognition opens doors for them as colleges recruit them through the College Board Student Search Service.
We are so proud of their hard work and commitment! Keep shining, Panthers! 🐾
📏🍝 Math students taking teamwork to new heights! 🍝📏
Our brilliant math students put their problem-solving skills to the test by building the tallest spaghetti tower they could! 🌟 Not only did they learn about the properties of structures, but they also discovered the key elements of effective group work: communication, collaboration, and creativity. 🤝✨
🏃♀️🏃♂️ This past Saturday, our cross country teams took on the Pre-State Stampede Cross Country Meet, and it was a day full of success!
🥈 The girls' team powered to an impressive 2nd place finish, earning some well-deserved belt buckles! 🏆 The boys' team showed their strength, finishing 7th.
🔥 Despite the scorching heat, our runners gave it their all, with several athletes placing in the top 20!
🤩Special shoutout to Nora Scicluna for taking 10th place in the girls' race and to Joseph Begley for his outstanding 4th place finish in the boys' race! 👏 Go, Panthers! 🐾
📸 A few first-day snapshots of our new students and 9th graders! The energy in the halls was contagious, with smiles and laughter! 💚
🎉We’re excited to see all students return tomorrow for another fantastic school year! 🌟 Go Panthers!! 🐾
⛳️🏌️♂️ WPHS Boys Golf Shines! 🏌️♂️⛳️
Congratulations to our WPHS boys golf team for placing 7th out of 22 teams at yesterday’s WP Varsity Tournament! 👏
Way to go, Panthers! 🐾
🎶 The Pride of the Park Marching Band has been working hard over the past 10 days! From mastering marching fundamentals to building their musicianship and learning their exciting new show, these talented students are ready to shine. 🌟
🎷Catch them performing at all the WPHS home football games this season, and cheer them on as they set their sights on a successful competition season! 🏆
📣Introducing your 24-25 WPHS Varsity and JV Cheer Teams! 💚 Go, Panthers! 🐾
📣We're thrilled to announce the new app for Woodland Park School District!
💚It's everything Woodland Park School District in your pocket.
▶️Download for Android: https://aptg.co/b1FsRD
▶️Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/5tqJ-P
🏐 Woodland Park High School Volleyball Tryouts! 🏐
📅 Attention all incoming 9th-12th grade girls! Are you ready to join the Panther volleyball family? Tryouts are just around the corner!
📝 Details:
Who: Incoming 9th-12th grade girls
What: Volleyball Tryouts
When: August 12 & 13 | 3:30-6:00 pm
Where: Woodland Park High School Gym
🔍 Requirements:
Registration and Sports Physicals are required before athletes can participate. Register and upload your physical here: https://wphs-ar.rschooltoday.com/viewmyaccount
🏐 Join Our All Skills Volleyball Camp! 🏐
Get ready to spike, serve, and set your way to greatness this summer at our All Skills Volleyball Camp! Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, we've got a camp session perfect for you. 🏅
📅 Camp Dates & Times:
9th-12th Grade (Girls Only): August 6th, 9am-2pm - $65
3rd-8th Grade (Girls & Boys): August 7th, 9am-2pm - $65
K-2nd Grade (Girls & Boys): August 7th, 9:30am-12pm - $35
📍 Location: WPHS Main Gym
🎁 What's Included:
Lunch 🍎
Water Bottle 💧
T-Shirt 👕
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and have a blast on the court! Spots are limited, so sign up today and take your game to the next level! 🏐🔥
👉 Register now and secure your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xJZp4joOJAp-Ie4hWEzeWIgSkR1YqxdM9v0LC9flIsQ/edit
See you on the court! 🏆
👏CONGRATULATIONS Caleb! 👏
🏆Senior Caleb Kezeor is the winner of the Bobby G Awards for Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Quasimodo in WPHS's Spring performance, The Hunchback of Notre Dame!
🎭Caleb will travel to New York to represent WPHS and Colorado at The Jimmy Awards: National High School Musical Theatre Awards.
🌟What an incredible achievement, Caleb; we are so proud of you!! 💚🐾
🏆🏃♂️ WPHS Shines at Colorado State Track and Field Championships! 🏃♀️🏅
From May 16-18, 22 talented athletes from our track and field team competed at the Colorado State Championships, bringing home incredible achievements!
🥇 Jaedyn Kohn: Back-to-back State Champion in Discus with a personal-best throw of 129 feet 7 inches and State Champion in Shot Put with a throw of 40 feet 9.25 inches!
🏅 Caden Howard: 5th place in the 300m Hurdles with a time of 40.41 seconds!
🎉 Girls Sprint Medley Team (Stella Schroeder, Toni Cicarelli, Piper Calderwood, Lily Hood): 9th place finish and a new school record! 🥳
🏅 Aiden Bates: 9th place in Triple Jump (41 feet 7.75 inches) and 12th place in Long Jump (19 feet 9.5 inches)!
🏅 Boys 4x800m Relay Team (Dawson Tisdall, Sam Godwin, Ben Godwin, Joseph Begley): 10th place with a time of 8:27.56!
🏅 Jonny Sarmiento: 11th place in Pole Vault with a height of 12 feet 8 inches!
🏅 Joe Johnson: 11th place in 110m Hurdles with a time of 16.39 seconds!
🏅 Mason Johnson: 13th place in Discus with a throw of 130 feet 3 inches!
🏅 Girls 4x800m Relay Team (Stella Schroeder, Nora Scicluna, Danielle Taylor, Tor Stein): 13th place with a time of 10:31.19!
🏅 Boys 4x100m Relay Team (Cole Bodie, Caden Howard, Trey Reed, Evan Bamesberger): 13th place with a time of 44.59 seconds!
🏅 Evie Gutierrez: 13th place in Pole Vault with a height of 8 feet 1 inch!
🏅 Toni Ciccarelli: 16th place in High Jump with a jump of 4 feet 9 inches!
Congratulations to all our amazing athletes for their hard work and stellar performances! 🌟💪
