Walton Green Team in Action
The newly formed Walton Green Team conducted their inaugural event on December 12, 2020. They collected and disposed of 17 bags of trash on the campuses of: Walton HS, Dodgen MS, Dickerson MS, and Eastside ES. Way to go Walton Green Team! There is still room on the team, if your student would like to…
Walton Faculty and Staff Receive Holiday Cheer
The Walton PTSA and Foundation combine efforts to show their appreciation and thanks to the Walton Faculty and Staff by giving them a stocking full of goodies and a Target gift card.
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Jan 2021 Walton Virtual Study Skills Seminars
Would you like your student to start the new semester organized and prepared for an excellent semester at Walton? You and your student should join us for one of our Virtual Study Skills Seminars. You and your student will learn how to take effective notes and to utilize class and study resources offered at Walton…
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Corporate Matching
Please contact your employer to determine if they offer corporate matching of your Foundation donation. This is an easy way to double or even triple your donation. Truist has recently begun to offer this! The following area companies have been known to offer corporate matching:
The Walton Green Team
Would your student like to make an impact on our community? Does your student need additional community service hours? Then, your student should check out the Foundation’s new student club – The Walton Green Team. They plan to organize monthly garbage pick ups on Walton’s campus as well as their feeder schools’ campuses. If your student would like…
Encouraging Notes Sent to Nursing Home
Members of our Student Leadership Council (SLC) wrote over 220 notes to the residents of Manor Care Nursing Home and their staff. Three members of SLC delivered the notes before Thanksgiving in hopes of providing some cheer to the residents during the holiday season. They also wrote notes of appreciation to the staff during this…
Foundation Donations are 100% Tax Deductible
Are you a little short on your charitable tax gifts for 2020? Donations to the Walton High School Foundation are 100% tax deductible. Due to the generosity of the Walton families, we are able to continue to support Walton’s students and staff. Check out the Results menu to be reminded of all the wonderful opportunities that…
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BOO Bag Fundraiser Raises $860
The Foundation’s Student Leadership Council would like to thank all the students and families that purchased BOO Bags for our Walton staff. The teachers were excited to receive them! We enjoyed seeing the halls and the teacher inboxes lined with these treats. Because of its success in its inaugural year, the Student Leadership Council hopes to…
MUST Ministries Food Drive
Let’s work together to make the holidays brighter for members of our community. The Walton Student Leadership Council (SLC) is organizing a MUST Ministries food drive. Drop your food in the bins at the front or back of the school. Donations will be accepted from November 11 – 20. Check the ad for the list…
Link your Grocery Rewards to the Walton Foundation
A very simple and free method to support the Foundation and Walton is to associate your Publix and/or Kroger Rewards accounts to our efforts. Based on your normal shopping, Publix and Kroger will give your designated charity money to help support their efforts. Just setup your account and enter your phone number in the keypad…
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F2F Students Returning to Campus Nov 5th
Whether you or your student opted to return to campus face-to-face or to remain virtual, please make sure you are ready by reviewing all of the changes taking place on Thursday, Nov 5th at Walton’s website. Just one example of those changes will be that the bell schedule will change for all students. Starting Nov…
The Walton Rebuild Story
As we celebrate being able to return to the Walton campus, we thought it would be a good time to reflect on how our new beautiful building came to be. The students and staff of Walton High School are extremely fortunate to teach and learn in our beautiful school building that was provided through Cobb…
Donate by Mon, Oct 26th to Reserve Your Fast Pass for the Senior Parking Pass Pickup Event
Senior families have one last opportunity to reserve a fast pass to bypass the line when picking up their parking pass decal on Wed, Oct 28th. Senior families that have donated $250 or more to the Walton Foundation between June 1st and Monday, Oct 26th will receive a Fast Pass for the Parking Pass Pickup…
Name a Classroom
The Walton Foundation is pleased to offer businesses, neighborhoods, groups of friends and families the opportunity to leave a permanent impression at Walton by naming a classroom. Take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to leave a lasting legacy at Walton High School. When you choose to sponsor a classroom, an etched glass plaque will be…
A Beautiful Day of Landscaping
Students (Gavin L, Kate W, Jax R, Will D, Davis K, Katelyn L, Ethan L, Aiden B, and Jasmine G) helped the Foundation on a beautiful day this past Saturday, Oct 17th make our school grounds more beautiful by cleaning up and laying mulch in the two memorial gardens on either side of the front…
SuperMatch Helps Students Find Their College “Perfect Fit”!
(Part 3 of the Parent Naviance Exploration Series) Naviance’s SuperMatch makes it easy for students to explore thousands of potential colleges from their Naviance Student Dashboard. Students can use this tool to discover colleges that are a great fit, both in terms of what the student is looking for in a college experience and a…
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Landscaping Service Hours Opportunity
Do your students need service hours? The Foundation’s Landscape committee has plenty to offer! We need help cleaning up and laying mulch in the two memorial gardens on either side of the front entrance of the school, as well as the memorial garden outside the lunch area. Here are the details. Date: Saturday, October 17th…
Naviance Student Tools
4 Powerful Naviance Student Tools To Plan for Success! (Part 2 of the Parent Naviance Exploration series) The Naviance Student Platform offers more than College and Career Exploration. Students can use their account to access effective organization and planning tools as well. All these features are interconnected and accessible in one place (which will also…
Boo Your Teachers!
Our SLC students want to help you show some “love” to a teacher or staff person at Walton for Halloween. They are offering three (3) different packages that can be purchased as a surprise and an expression of thanks to your recipient. We would love to see every teacher/staff person receive one of these treats. …
Naviance Preps Students for Success
Part 1 of a Series: Parent Introduction to the Naviance Platform High school launches our kids into Life. It is a critical period of self-discovery, of figuring out who they are and who they want to be. Guiding our children through this journey presents a unique opportunity for parents. And, Walton’s Naviance platform is a…
Enter Your Email Address in Naviance
The Counseling staff needs your email address in Naviance so they can communicate important information with you. Please get in the habit of checking your email frequently. Click on the “About Me” link at the top. 2.Click on “My Account.” 3.Click on the Pencil Icon in the “Contact Information Box.” 4.Enter your email address. 5.Click…
Add College to the “Colleges I’m Applying To” List
The following is how you add the colleges to which you are applying to the list of Colleges I’m Applying to in Naviance: This is the section where students will spend most of their time.You must complete this section in order to request letters of recommendation and transcripts. Important to tell us how you are…
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New Walton Tips Web Page
Check out the new Walton Tips section of the Foundation’s website to find a variety of information that Walton parents and students may find helpful. Things like how to request Teacher Recommendations, How to Register for Walton Virtual College Visits, and more. Find it via the menu at What We Do -> Walton Tips. Check…
Teacher Recommendations
Allow at least 3-4 weeks for teachers to complete their recommendation portion of your college application!Students “invite” their teachers to upload and send letters of recommendation in two steps:Provide teachers with a copy of your “TEACHER RECOMMENDATION INFORMATION FORM” and include on the form the deadline date of your first application that requires their letter…
Requesting Transcripts
Requesting transcripts is a two step process. Add the college to which you are applying to your Naviance student account.Log onto your Naviance student accountSelect the COLLEGES tabUnder COLLEGES, select “Colleges I’m Applying To”Click on the “+”, add each college/university, including application informationClick “Add Application”Go to MyPaymentsPlus and fill out the “Transcript, Fee and Request…
Virtual Walton College Visits
Walton Jr and Sr Students: Each fall over 100 college admission counselors come to Walton to present information about academic and special programs, admission requirements, and campus life. This fall (Fall 2020), all college visits will be virtual and will occur during non-instructional time.College visits are open to Walton junior and senior students (only).Students…
Follow SLC on Instagram!
If you aren’t already following the Walton Student Leadership Council’s Instagram account, follow them today to help stay up-to-date on important and fun events at Walton. @walton_slc
SLC Encourages Faculty & Delivers Car Magnets
The Student Leadership Council (SLC) has begun meeting, planning, and working. They have had to change how and what they do this fall, but they’re using their creativity and initiative to have an impact on our community during these difficult times. One of their first projects was to create signs of encouragement to place around…
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The New 20-21 Foundation Car Magnets Are Coming!
Donors, please watch for your 20-21 Foundation car magnets to start appearing in your mailboxes starting Sept 8th. We are thrilled that the Student Leadership Council (SLC) has agreed to deliver them. Please proudly celebrate your support of the Foundation and all things Walton by placing your magnet on your car. Hopefully, with all of…
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Volunteer Opportunities!
Would you like to be more involved at Walton High School? The Walton High School Foundation needs volunteers! There are positions open for parents that have time during the day and those that would prefer to help in the evening. The following Committee Chair positions are open: Magnets: Coordinate the delivery of magnets periodically as…
Second Chance to Register for Study Skills Seminar!
Learn how to make the most of your virtual learning experience on Wed, Sept 9th @9am. If you missed the Walton Virtual Study Skills Seminars in August, here is your chance to register for the Study Skills Seminar on Sept 9th from 9:00-10:30am. Would you like your student to be better organized to have an…
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Renew Your Publix Partners Account Each Fall
Enrollment in the Publix Partners program that provides funds to Walton High School expires each July, so it is important that you renew your Publix Partners account annually. Log into your account at Publix.com each August to select Walton High School. Each time you checkout, enter your phone number in the keypad and your purchase will help earn Walton…
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Thank You Walton Faculty & Staff!
We thank the Walton faculty & staff for working so hard to retool and gear up for this new virtual learning school year! We so appreciate your dedication to providing the continued excellent education for which Walton is famous. Go Raiders!
Walton Virtual Learning Resource Page
Stay up-to-date with Walton and District virtual learning information and resources gathered all in one place on the Walton Virtual Learning Page! Walton Virtual Learning Page
Foundation Funds Extra Teachers for 2020-21
Thanks to your generous donations last year, the Foundation is funding a full-time math teacher and a full-time language arts teacher this 2020-21 school year. We are also providing funds to allow for an extended day for the Intro to Business class. These additional teachers impact every student at Walton by decreasing class sizes and…
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Back to School Lunch
On August 14, 2020 the Foundation and the PTSA co-funded the Back to School Lunch provided to the Walton faculty and staff to encourage them the week before the new virtual school year began. Delicious grab-n-go lunches were purchased from Tin Lizzy’s Cantina.
2024 Freshmen Welcome Gift
The PTSA, SLC and Foundation collaborated to provide the 2024 Freshmen Welcome Gift that was distributed to our freshmen during their materials distribution drive through day. The Foundation provided the blue Walton High School pencil and the SLC provided the Walton Raider Tips for Success flyer. The PTSA provided the Walton cups, stress ball, Class…
Check out the New Foundation Website!
The Foundation has a new website with the following new features to serve our Walton community better: Automatic Donor Wall: Your name appears on our donor wall automatically, as soon as you donate via credit card or as soon as your check is processed!Fundraising Goal Thermometer: Know instantly how we as the Walton community are…
Donate to Reserve Your Fast Pass for Postponed Senior Parking Pass Pickup Event
The Senior Parking Pass Pickup event has obviously been postponed until after it is decided that students will return to campus. However, senior families that donate $250+ to the Walton Foundation from June 1st through the day before Orientation will still get a Fast Pass for the Parking Pass Express Line when it is eventually…
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Join the Foundation!
Join the Walton High School Foundation today by donating to support and enrich the Walton High School community. Join us in our efforts to continue to reduce class sizes and support them with the new challenges related to the ever changing demands of this crazy year.
Study Skills Seminars
Would you like your student to start the new school year organized and prepared for an excellent semester at Walton? You and your student should join us for one of our Virtual Study Skills Seminars. Seminars are on Aug 11th and 12th and are $50. They will be conducted by Learning Specialist and former teacher,…
Donate Today!
Donate to the Walton High School Foundation today to support and enrich the Walton High School community. Join us in our efforts to continue to reduce class sizes, install a bike rack, purchase housewarming items for our new school building, and support them with the new challenges related to the pandemic. DONATE
Skip the Senior Parking Pass Line
Senior families that donate $250+ to the Walton Foundation from June 1st through the day before Orientation get a Raider Pass for the Parking Pass Express Line! Donate at: waltonhighschoolfoundation.org
2019-20 SLC Scholarship Winner Announced!
The 2019-20 Student Leadership Council Scholarship winner is Carly Judenberg. Carly has been a very active member of SLC all four years of high school. She is headed to UGA in the fall. We wish Carly all the best in her future endeavors.
Judy McNeill Walton Senior Leadership Award Application Deadline
The Judy McNeill Walton Senior Leadership Award is a one-time $1,000 scholarship given to a graduating senior who exemplifies Mrs. McNeill’s leadership and commitment to excellence. To apply for this scholarship access the application for this scholarship, students should go to the scholarship section of their Naviance account and download the application. Completed applications must…
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Required Summer Reading Book Sale at Bookmiser!
Now is a great time for your student to get ahead on their required summer reading. Bookmiser, one of East Cobb’s local small businesses, has been a proud Walton supporter for many years! Typically, Bookmiser would offer the required summer reading books during lunch at Walton for one week in April for a 20% discount.…
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Raider Valley Commemorative Wall is Done!
Thank you to all of those that bought commemorative bricks to celebrate our fabulous Raider tradition!
SLC Donated $1,000 to MUST Ministries
Walton High School’s SLC donated $1,000 to MUST Ministries pantry to support meals for Cobb County Students. Check out the following links to get involved. VOLUNTEER TO PACK AND DELIVER FOOD DONATE TO MUST PANTRY SEND FOOD VIA AMAZON
Foundation Auction Completed (2019-20)
Congratulations to the winning bidders! Thank you all for helping us raise almost $13K for Walton. The winners will receive emails in the coming days regarding how to redeem their items.
Don’t Miss the Awesome Auction!
Don’t miss out on the awesome Walton Auction ending Sat @9pm! GO TO AUCTION
WEB Concessions 3/4/2020
WEB Concessions will be available March 4th at 12:45pm in the Dining Hall.
Got Pizza?
Pizza will be available during WEB this Wed, 2/26 for $2 per slice!
Walton Perks Available in the Auction
Don’t miss out on the many Walton Perks that are available in the March 2020 Walton Foundation Auction! This is a list of just some of the can’t miss items. Senior Reserved Parking Spot: A 2021 Senior (with purchase of a parking permit) will be allowed to pick their reserved parking spot location in the…
Painting the Town Blue!
We are painting the town Blue!! All donors to the Walton Foundation at the family level of $250 or more will be given car magnets and blue mailbox bows. It is one way we can say “thank you” and help our town show some school spirit. We hope to “paint” a lot of mailboxes blue…
Synergy to Raise Funds for CHOA
A big thank you goes to Walton’s Student Leadership Council, Student Government Association, and Robotics Team that worked together with GA Tech to raise over $5700 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta!
Teachers & Admins Need Bail Money!
You can help keep your teachers, admins & coaches get out of jail by bringing bail money to school on Thursday & Friday. Also, remember the For the Kids Dance Marathon this Saturday.
Jail Birds Have Flown the Coop!
Today’s Jail Birds have flown the coop! Over $800 was raised for CHOA by teachers and staff who went to jail (Dr Mallanda, Kay, Payne, Donbrowski, Hardi and Staruch). Tomorrow’s line up includes Bond vs Keller, League vs Foti and Brunner vs Tischler.
For the Kids Dance Marathon
Our school is on a mission to help sick and injured kids in our local community. We are raising funds and awareness through Miracle Network Dance Marathon for our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, which treats children from our area and provides life-saving care to sick and injured kids in need.…
Study Skills Sessions
Would you like your student to start the new year organized and prepared for an excellent semester at Walton? Then, you and your student should join us for one of our Study Skills Sessions.
Faculty Appreciation Meal
The Foundation’s Student Leadership Council worked with Walton’s Tip-Off Club to provide a Faculty Appreciation meal at Friday’s games against Roswell. Our SLC members grilled for and served the staff. They also created a festive atmosphere where they could dine and enjoy the games.
$1,900 Raised for Make a Wish Georgia!
Dr. Mallanda, Landon Hong, Cole Leingang and Cole Morris present a check for $1,900.00 to Make a Wish Georgia to help grant a wish to a youth in Georgia.
SLC Raises $1260 for CCYA
SLC RAISES $1260 FOR THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTSThe Foundation’s Student Leadership Council (SLC) raised $1260.00 in August and September via WEB concessions, Grill Days and a PJ Day. On Thursday, Nov 7th, Dr. Mallanda, Carly Judenberg and Maurya Dilip presented forty-two (42) $30.00 Target gift cards to the Center for Children and…
SLC Raises $13K for Walton Championship Banners
The WHS Foundation’s Student Leadership Council presented Dr. Catherine Mallanda a check for $13,000.00 last Friday. The funds will be used to replace Walton’s championship banners that will hang in our new beautiful gym. The funds were raised through proceeds from this year’s Homecoming Dance. Pictured (left to right)Grace Yan, Dr. Catherine Mallanda, Ethan Bryan.Ethan…
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Friday Night Lights: PPF
Friday Night Lights take on a new meaning this Friday! Games begin at 5:30pm. Get your tickets here. You don’t want to miss the fun!
Other 2019-20 Teacher Grant Items
These other wonderful items were purchased with the 2019-20 teacher grant money from Publix and Kroger donations: Large flat filing cabinet for storing art projectsChemistry lab equipmentChoral clinician to work with the Men’s choirPhotography equipment for the Technology Dept”Blue Books” for the English DeptWall sized world maps for the Social Studies DeptNumerous books and teaching…
Document Camera to Demonstrate Labs
Science teacher, Laurie Howard, was able to purchase a document camera with the 2019-20 teacher grant money from Publix and Kroger donations. The document camera allows me to easily demonstrate labs.
Pencil Machine Added to Info Ctr
Media Specialist, Taylor Wickline, was able to purchase a pencil machine with the 2019-20 teacher grant money from Publix and Kroger donations. Students love being able to buy pencils at the pencil machine in the Information Center!
English Class Library
Robin Waibel, English Teacher was able to purchase books to start a class library with the 2019-20 teacher grant money from Publix and Kroger donations.
Mesh Screen Print Frames
Dan Campagna was able to purchase 12 mesh screen print frames with the 2019-20 teacher grant money from Publix and Kroger donations.
Theater Storage Cabinet
Susan Griffin was able to purchase a storage cabinet to store theater items with the 2019-20 teacher grant money from Publix and Kroger donations.
Class Set of Scientific Calculators
Angela Sorenson was able to purchase a class set of 30 Texas Instruments TI-30XS MultiView EZ-Spot Scientific Calculators with the 2019-20 grant money from Publix and Kroger donations.
Magnetic Skull for Anatomy Class
Lynette Ebbert was able to purchase a Magnetic Didactic Adult Human Skull for her Anatomy Class with the 2019-20 grant money from Publix and Kroger donations. This fascinating model of an average European adult skull can be disassembled into 22 single bones. During development of this model one of the main targets was to make…
Class Set of Napolean’s Buttons Books for Science Class
Jordan Tridrick was able to purchase a class set of 22 books entitled, “Napolean’s Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History” for science class with the 2019-20 grant money from Publix and Kroger donations.
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Custodian Grant Cordless Vacuum
Custodian Tammy Kimes was able to purchase a Dyson V7 Cordless Vacuum and multiple accessories with the 2019-20 grant money from Publix and Kroger donations. This was especially helpful to vacuum the gym floors where the cord doesn’t reach.
Got What It Takes to Powder Puff?
Will you join the Powder Puff Football Competition? Students will be competing on the field and in the stands. Who will have the most fans? Who will earn the bragging rights? Freshmen wear RED Sophomores wear BLACK Juniors wear BLUE Seniors wear PINK
PJ Day to Benefit CCYA
PAJAMA DAY THIS FRIDAY! ROLL OUT OF BED AND BRING A $1 TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS (CCYA).The Student Leadership Council is raising funds to purchase needed items for the residents of the Center for Children & Young Adults. The mission of The Center for Children & Young Adults (CCYA) is…
Powder Puff Football 10/4/19
We will have a Powder Puff Football extravaganza on Friday, October 4, 2019. Entry forms are due by Thursday, Aug 22nd by 8:30am. Grab a friend and pick up your forms in the Information Center. It’s GOING TO BE A BLAST!
WEB & Club Fair Concessions 8/7/19
WEB CONCESSIONS will be available next WEDNESDAY, AUG 7th during WEB & CLUB FAIR!
Walton Crash Course for Rising 9th Graders
Would you like your student to start high school organized and prepared for an excellent career at Walton? Join us on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 for our new Walton Crash Course for 9th Grade Students. You and your student will learn how to take effective notes, utilize class and study resources offered at Walton and…
Items Purchased with the 2018-19 Teacher Grants
The following teacher grants were purchased with the 2018-19 money from Publix and Kroger donations: Amanda Ryan – Cutaneous Sensation KitsSchool Nurse – Narcotics Cabinet (Double Lock Design)Karen Duncan – American Weigh ScaleMath – Protractors & Compass sets and Algebra 2 SoftwareDan Campagna – Screen Printing FramesAnn Baxley – Volumetric Pipets and Pipet PumpsJamie Bell…
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Electronic Scale added to Chemistry Lab
Honors Chemistry and Physical Science teacher, Ann Baxley, was able to purchase a new electronic scale for her Chemistry lab with the 2018-19 teacher grant money from Publix and Kroger donations. This allows smaller lab groups, so each student is more engaged in the lab. I truly appreciate how you support teachers and students at…
Graphic Novels in Honors World Lit Class
English Teacher, Callie Bryan, was able to purchase graphic novels for his Honors World Lit class with the 2018-19 teacher grant money from Publix and Kroger donations. The Rostam and Suhrab graphic novels makes the epic more accessible and easier to comprehend. Additionally, students use the graphic novel as inspiration for their own symbolic…
Coffee with the Principal
Wonderful opportunity to hear from Walton’s new principal, Dr. Mallanda — many thanks to all who attended the first Coffee and Conversation for the year!
Congrats to the 2017-18 SLC Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Sajan Patel – the WHS Foundation Scholarship recipient!!! The Foundation awards a $500 scholarship to a senior member of the Student Leadership Council who has demonstrated outstanding leadership characteristics. Sajan demonstrates leadership characteristics through his involvement in the Student Leadership Council, Habitat for Humanity, National Honor Society, Boy Scouts and others. He serves…
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