April 15, 2021

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Dear Walla Walla Catholic School families,

Spring is here, and students are taking advantage of the warm weather with outdoor lunches, sports, and many other activities! Even though there have been many positives things regarding COVID-19 lately, our school protocols remain in place and we are still adhering strictly to them as we approach the end of the school year. This means that mask-wearing is still mandatory for all teachers and staff, and for all in attendance at school events. This also means that daily health screenings will continue, and that students should stay home from school if exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms. It is vital that we continue to stay vigilant and do our part to avoid moving back into Phase 2. Thank you for your cooperation and continued companionship as move into the final months of this challenging year.

Important Note About Final Week of School

Because we made up some extra days over the course of the school year by removing days from break and adding days during conferences, the last day of school has been moved from the original date of June 15 to June 11 instead. This decision was made with guidance from the OSPI. We will meet the 180-day requirement for the year and the hour requirement for schools by June 11.

For Assumption students, June 11 will be a half-day.
DeSales students will have finals from June 9-11, and Monday, June 14 will be set aside for any necessary makeup work at DeSales.
Senior graduation will be held on Sunday, June 6. We will communicate more details about that event soon!

Dates From 2021-22 Academic Calendar

We are still putting the finishing touches on the 2021-22 Academic Calendar, and will release a PDF copy of that soon. We know that the first day of school will be Monday, August 23, 2021, and the last day of school will be Thursday, June 9, 2022.

May Crowning

We invite you to join us this Friday, May 1, at 8:30 a.m., for the tradition of May Crowning in the Assumption parking lot.

We ask that you remain in your vehicles and tune into 90.7 to pray with us to honor Our Patroness, Mary, Assumed into Heaven.

Print the program or view it on your mobile device to join us in prayer.

Print the Program

WWCS Holy Hour Update

Wednesdays at 4:00 PM - St. Patrick Church

The WWCS Wednesday Holy Hour has now moved to St. Patrick Church at 4:00 PM. Even though this remains a Walla Walla Catholic Schools event, it is still open to the community and we hope that you will join us in prayer!

Assumption Donation to AHA

In February our Assumption students participated in the Jump Rope for Heart program supporting the American Heart Association. Together, our students raised over $1,800! Hugh Doohan was our lead fundraiser raising $469.05, with Ben Kimble as our runner up raising $367.86. We are proud of all students who participated in this program!

2nd grader Ben Kimble, was one of our top fundraisers!

Our Local Heart Heroes

Hugh Doohan - 3rd Grade: The American Heart Association is important to Hugh and the Doohan family because Hugh was born from a heart defect that was nearly lethal. When he was born, Hugh was also blind from lack of oxygen. A special shout out to Hugh for being the top fundraiser for the Jump Rope for Heart program!

Hunter Smith - 3rd Grade: Hunter was born with a congenital heart defect called Transposition of the Greater Vessels. His heart formed backwards, if you can believe that! Hunter had a surgery at just 4 days old to correct it. Now his heart works perfectly! Hunter can be found practicing karate and playing with his classmates or with his sister, Quincy.

HOPE 2021: Together we have HOPE

Tickets are on sale now for our Evening of HOPE! Because of restrictions due to COVID-19 we have limited capacity this year, so hurry to get your ticket! Also, please consider purchasing a Sponsorship! Sponsorships include tickets to the Evening of HOPE as well as special recognition at the Golf Tournament and Evening of HOPE events.

To purchase tickets or sponsorships, click the button!

HOPE 2021 Webpage

Get your bidding fingers ready for the online HOPE Auction! Bidding will open on Wednesday, April 21 at 5:00 PM, and will close on Saturday, April 24 at 8:00 PM. Early next week we will be sending out all the details on how to log on and bid!

Purchase Some WWCS Scrip!

We have WWCS Scrip available for some of your favorite stores and restaurants!

Need to get some new clothes for springtime outdoor fun? Scrip is available for American Eagle, Land's End, Maurice's, Marshalls, Old Navy, Macy’s, Sears, and Famous Footwear!

What about some picking up supplies to help you spruce up your outdoor spaces? We have Scrip to L&G or Home Depot too!

Then, of course, make sure you have something to eat by using Scrip to Applebee's, Olive Garden, Outback/Bone Fish Grill, Dairy Queen, and Bright’s Candies!

To purchase WWCS Scrip, contact the WWCS business office.

WWCS Weekly News Webpage

Are you looking for an announcement shared in a prior week's newsletter? We now have a landing page for previous editions of the WWCS Weekly News! Visit the WWCS Weekly News webpage to see updates from earlier this year.

WWCS Weekly News webpage