National school Counselors Week
Today we spotlight Dr. Boone Benton!
Dr. Boone Benton is our counselor for students with last names starting with Q-Z. He is also our Lead Counselor! Dr. Benton handles all senior recognitions and graduation procedures, NCAA and NAIA clearinghouse, HOPE transcripts, and GA Virtual School enrollments. He also leads our crisis response whenever required.
Dr. Benton came to us from Gwinnett County where he was named the 2021 Counselor of the Year and the First Runner-Up for the Georgia School Counselor of the Year. He received his doctorate in Counseling from the University of Georgia. He earned a master’s degree from Georgia State and graduated from Presbyterian College. He has valuable experience working with students hoping to enroll in competitive colleges as well as joining the military. Dr. Benton has been in the counseling field for over 30 years. He and his family bought a farm and enjoy caring for their goats, chickens, and donkey. He and his wife have two children in college and one in middle school.
National School Counselors Week
On Thursday we spotlight Mrs. Kimberly Oertley!
Mrs. Kimberly Oertley is our counselor for students with last names starting with F-K & Dual Enrollment students. She is our Dual Enrollment Coordinator, 504 Coordinator, and YouScience Assistant Coordinator. She also helps manage our counseling department's website and designs our graphics and promotions.
This is Mrs. Oertley’s third year as a high school counselor. She graduated from University of North Georgia (BA) and University of West Georgia (M.Ed). Ms. Oertley is grateful for knowing she can make a difference in our students' lives. Outside of education, she is married to a wonderful husband and enjoys spending time on walks with her dog Rosie.
National School Counselor Week
On Wednesday we spotlight Mrs. Wendy Mallis!
Mrs. Wendy Mallis is our counselor for students with last names starting with L-P. She is also our Magnet Counselor, our SAT/ACT and PSAT Coordinator, our CAT PAWS sponsor and our Governor’s Honors Program contact. She graduated from Kennesaw State and Georgia State University and was the first person in her family to attend college, so she loves working with First-Generation Students. This is her second year at Woodland – she loves being an advocate for her students. Outside of school, her favorite thing to do is hang out with her orange cat named Sphinx.
It's National School Counselors Week!
Mrs. Kathi Shedd is our school counselor for students with last names starting with A – E. She graduated from Pepperell High School in Lindale, Ga. Mrs. Shedd received her Bachelor of Science degree from Berry College, her Master’s degree in counseling from Jacksonville State University, and her Specialist degree in Administration from Lincoln Memorial University. Mrs. Shedd is entering her 36th year in education and first year in counseling. For 23 years, she was Woodland’s head cheerleader coach where they won five state championships!
She works with the Whisper program and is our YouScience Assistant Coordinator. She can also help student athletes complete the paperwork for the NCAA or NAIA Clearinghouses to ensure college eligibility.
Mrs. Shedd will tell you that her greatest accomplishment is her family. She has been married to her high school sweetheart Gary, for 38 years. They have three Woodland Graduates, Derrick, Brett, and Bryce.
Woodland Wildcats' Baseball Schedule
Our Support Staffmember of the Month is Ms. Fredda Rogers. Ms. Rogers is committed to making sure that ALL students, including those with unique needs, receive the care, support and learning they deserve. Her students and her peers all know how deeply she cares!
Woodland's Teacher of the Week is Ms. Holly Maldonado, our Associate Band Director! Focused on building each and every Wildcat musician into being their very best, Ms. Maldonado provides continual assessment and instruction to her students.
The accolades and accomplishments of our band keep coming! Woodland’s Wind Symphony was the Featured Ensemble at UGA’s high school band festival this evening! Mr. Kobito, Ms. Maldonado, Ms. Smith and Mr. Willoughby each conducted a portion of the performance.
WHS welcomed rising 8th graders from Woodland and Red Top Middle Schools this week. Thank you to our fine arts department for sharing the great opportunities our band, chorus, theater, dance and 2D arts provide our kids!
Our Teacher of the Month for December is Ms. Jodi Bell! Ms. Bell teaches US history and is our Social Studies Lead. Ms. Bell ensures our students understand and appreciate our nation's history while providing care and support to her colleagues. We appreciate you, Ms. Bell!
The Woodland Wind Symphony has been chosen as a featured performing group at the University of Georgia High School Honor Band Clinic. The featured performance for over 1000 high school honor band participants and their directors will be in Athens, Georgia at the Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 19. The band will also perform a preview concert here in Cartersville for parents and community members in the Woodland PAC on Thursday, January 12 at 7:00 PM.
We are delighted to recognize our amazing attendance clerk, Ms. Rebecca Mathis as our December Support Staff of the Month! Ms. Mathis knows and adores each and every Wildcat, and she is fully committed to the wellbeing of everyone in our Wildcat community.
BCSS schools are operating under a 2-hour delayed start this morning, January 4th.
These students deserve to be celebrated for their hard work and dedication. We appreciate your perseverance.
Congratulations to Ms. Brennan, our Teacher of the Week. Ms. Brennan is an AP Teacher of Distinction who works with 9th graders as well as upper-classmen. She's always focused on learning and builds strong relationships with each student!
Eighth grade students: Are you interested in a unique opportunity to challenge yourself academically and work with other students to pursue interests beyond the usual classroom setting? The Woodland High School magnet program provides creative learning opportunities in the field of medical science and scientific research. The application window is open through Monday, December 5th. The link to apply is https://forms.office.com/r/M9Qp0E7atA
New Wildcat Period Format--
Students will now go to SPECIFIC classes for interventions and extensions during Wildcat Period. More Wildcats will receive the support they need, and more time will be available. Attendance will be taken in each Wildcat Period session.
Woodland Gear Cyber Monday Discount--Go to http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/georgia/cartersville/woodland-high-school and enter CYBERMONDAY at checkout for 25% off order.
CONGRATULATIONS! WHS Governors Honors Program State Qualifiers Talal Tariq (Mathematics) Knox Koontz (Visual Arts) Emily Stockinger (Dance) Kylie Agan (Social Studies) William Doerfler (Music-French Horn) Hannah Willoughby (Music-Voice) Destiny Sanchez (Visual Arts) Keeghan Bevars (Science) Delaney Matthews (Music-Saxophone)
Thank you, Raccoon Creek Baptist Church for honoring our staff with lunch today and for supporting our Teacher Appreciation Week. You are incredible community partners!
