News and events - Nov. 22, 2024

  • Posted November 21, 2024
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Greetings, Falcon families!

News of the week

  • Chili Cookoff – On Friday, Nov. 15, our 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ High culinary students put on a . Congratulations to our first place winners, Luna Santacruz and Omar Thomas Jr. and a big shout out to all our students who participated, as well as the staff, community members, fellow students and loved ones who came out to sample and vote.

  • Winter sports season – Our winter sports season started on Monday, Nov. 18 for student athletes in grades 9-12. Visit our website to view important details about the tryout and practice schedules. Coaches will be communicating directly with student-athletes about the schedules the week of Nov. 25 since it is a holiday week. 
     
  • Community swimming – Did you know that the 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ High pool is open to the community for swimming two mornings each week? Visit our website for more details!
     
  • Cheerleading Senior Night – On Friday, Nov. 15 we celebrated our , Kaliyah Arrington, TayAsia "Taytay" Branch, Kalina Rodriguez, and Elana Temple, who participated in cheerleading this fall! We are proud of these Falcons and their dedication to their sport!
     
  • Sports accolades – Our boys' soccer team received a on Monday, Nov. 18. Four of our Falcon football players, , , and , played in the Senior All-Star Football Game at Shaker High School on Thursday, Nov. 21. And last, but certainly not least, we learned that two of our Falcon girls' flag football players, , made the NFL Regional U18 Flag Football Team. Let's go Falcons!  
     
  • Field trips, events and clubs – Here at 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ High, there are so many fun things students can take part in! Our Film 1, Film 2 and Animation students to tour the communications department. On Friday, Nov. 15 the 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ High Theatre Ensemble hosted The Greatest Showman Sing-a-long and it was a total hit! On Wednesday, Nov. 20 our French Club hosted a totally delicious . Visit our website to learn more about the dozens of clubs we have here at 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ High!

Upcoming events

Important reminders
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  • Falcon Food Pantry – Our Falcon Food Pantry has a wonderful selection of food available for students and families. We will be open on Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26 prior to the Thanksgiving recess.
     
  • Academic Resources – Our staff and teachers have been working hard to equip students with helpful resources to set them up for success both in and out of the classroom.
     
    • This news story gives helpful details on logging community service hours via SchooLinks.
       
    • Our 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ High College Center seasonal newsletter is available . There is also a special event on Thursday, Dec. 12 to provide families with assistance on filing out their student's FASFA. Visit our website for more details.
       
    • Our Online Success Center uses the self-paced Edmentum Courseware, which can be used for credit recovery and online electives. Visit our website to learn more. 
       
    • The Liberty Partnerships Program is held every Thursday at the Falcon center during all lunch shifts. This program provides homework help, one-on-one tutoring, college and career preparation, mentorship and cultural and enrichment programs. 
       
    • Free after-school tutoring is available to students Monday-Thursday. Visit our website to learn more.
       
  • Academy lottery applications – Applications are now available for the 2025-26 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ High School academy lottery! Current City School District of 91¸£Àûµ¼º½ families are welcome to complete the application online now, but please note that all current eighth-graders will have the opportunity to visit the high school, learn about each academy, and then complete the application with their guidance counselor. Private, parochial and charter school families in the city who would like to enroll their current eighth-grader in the lottery must complete an application by Nov. 28.