Whitney Update

Congratulations to the 2023 Yearbook Excellence Contest winners from Whitney High School!

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Hey, Class of 2023! This is your last chance to secure a senior tribute in your final high school yearbook. Sales close Dec. 1. All info is on the yearbook page here: whs.rocklinusd.org/ActivitiesASB/…

Not sure if you ordered your yearbook yet? Check the list: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

Get to know one of the new @WCTV19 anchors, Karina Pate, and see what goals she set for herself in the broadcasting program. whitneyupdate.com/20139/features…

Club Rush showcases 65 groups on campus today at lunch, but leadership students and club leaders have been working for the past month to organize and improve the annual event. Read more: whitneyupdate.com/20126/clubs/pr…

Preparing for Wednesday’s first day of school, leadership students decorate for WOW Week while freshmen attend their check-in day and teachers engage in wellness activities, professional development and classroom prep. The 2022-23 year begins Aug. 10 on an Odd Day schedule.

The first all-school indoor rally in years brought back games, the senior "kickout" tradition and more. Don't miss this photo recap. @WhitneyUnited whitneyupdate.com/20072/gallerie…

Concert Choir and Jazz Band combined for a spring concert Tuesday night. Our photo gallery recaps the performances. whitneyupdate.com/20020/showcase…

Photo gallery: Check out the highlights from last week’s Advanced Dance Show. bit.ly/39OZhz9

BREAKING: Principal Mr. Justin Cutts to depart after this school year for position in Yuba City. whitneyupdate.com/19936/news/bre…

Football weights is one of the classes available as a zero period for the 2022-23 school year from 7:45 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. These changes are the result of a California law which mandates high schools to begin no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Read the full story: bit.ly/3Knsm1m

A memorial on Lonetree Boulevard honoring former Whitney student Anthony Williams has a steady stream of visitors this week after his March 20 passing. Here's our story: bit.ly/3qu1jub

Fifty-two teachers were absent on Monday after a special emergency school board meeting held Feb. 23 led to changes in mask policies. Read the full story: bit.ly/35IcaZY

With five honors under its belt, this marks Whitney High School’s sixth time earning the First Amendment Press Freedom Award. The award will be accepted in person by Whitney High Student Media at the JEA/NSPA National Convention in April. @WhitneyUnited @WhatsUpWhitney @WCTV19

Substitute shortages affect students and staff. bit.ly/3s9Wiag

The Rocklin Unified School District adjusts school start times as SB-328 takes effect. Read the full story: bit.ly/3u93aHB

Whitney High Student Media just learned the 2021 Details is a Pacemaker Finalist from @NSPA — a huge national award honoring excellence in student media. Publications students will be in person in April to be recognized at the #nhsjc awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

The 2021 Details, last year's yearbook, has been named a @CSPA Crown Finalist. Our publications program is humbled and honored by this national recognition. Thank you to everyone at @WhitneyUnited for letting us tell your stories and capture WHS history.

The 2021 Details yearbook earned Seventh Place in Best of Show from @NSPA for the Fall National High School Journalism Convention.