October 22, 2021

https://www.keysschools.com/kwhs

Conchs Issue #10

Key West High School Mission Statement To empower all students to maximize their potential and prepare them with the skills and experiences necessary to be college or ca-reer ready and to develop those character traits that will enable

them to be productive members of society.

Principal Dr. Larry Schmiegel

Dr. Larry Schmiegel is the principal of Key West High School. He is student centered and believes with the power of relationships, significant learning occurs. Throughout his career, he has led various schools Pre-K through 8th grade in New York, and locally served as the principal of Poinciana

Elementary. Working together with the outstanding staff, students and parents of the Conch community, he strives to create a collaborative, supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to realize their potential.

Upcoming Events OCT / Nov 2021

October 22nd— Conchs Football game in the

backfield 7:00pm—SENIOR NIGHT!

October 25th— College Fair in the cafeteria from

8:30-10:00am

October 25th-29th—Red Ribbon Week (see the

themes for each day in the newsletter)

November 1st-5th— Spirit Week (see the themes

for each day in the newsletter)

November 9th— Senior and Underclassmen make

up pictures, Club Pictures, and Fall Sports Pictures

November 10th— Early Dismissal at 11:30am

November 11th— No School—Veteran’s Day

November 22nd-26th— No School— Thanksgiv-

ing Break

KWHS Social Media:

Instagram– kwhs_news

Facebook-Key West High School

Athletics & Student Activities

Twitter- @kwhsnews

Website— www.keysschools.com/kwhs

Important reminders: Students need to make

sure they are wearing their school ID’s at all times. If

you need a lanyard, they are either by the front gate

or in the front office. Also, if you need an ID, please

see Sebastian in the school store.

2021-2022 SAT Test Dates

Test Date Registration Deadline

November 6, 2021 October 8, 2021

December 4, 2021 November 4, 2021

March 12, 2022 February 11, 2022

May 7, 2022 April 8, 2022

June 4, 2022 May 5, 2022

2021-2022 ACT Test Dates

Test Date Registration Deadline

December 11, 2021 November 5, 2021

February 12, 2022 January 7, 2022

April 2, 2022 February 25, 2022

June 11, 2022 May 6, 2022

The top three winners for Books & Books Voice

Acting/Reading competition with Judy Blume.

1st Place for $750—Neslo Atilla

2nd Place—Lela Griffin

3rd Place—Parker Curry

EOC Retake Tests

US History EOC Retake…..Dec 1st

Biology EOC Retake…..Dec. 2nd

Geometry EOC Retake...Dec. 6th & 7th

Algebra EOC Retake….Dec. 8th & 9th

We are pleased to announce that students, Jonibek Muhsinov and

Gabrielle Pariag have been selected as GEMS from the Monroe County

School District. We are so proud of these senior Conchs!!

College Fair

Monday, October 25, 2021

KWHS Cafeteria

8:30am-10:00am

Please email Lydia.Estenoz@keysschools.com for any questions.

College Fair Schedule:

8:30 Seniors with Last Name A-J 8:50 Seniors with Last Name K-Z

9:10 Juniors with Last Name A-J 9:25 Juniors with Last Name K-Z

KWHS Homecoming Dates

November 1st— Homecoming Parade (details to come)

November 5th—Homecoming Football Game-Queen will

be announced

November 6th—Homecoming Dance (details to come)

Veteran’s Day Parade will be

taking place on November 11th

at 4:00pm going down Duval

Street.

Conchs participated in Friday’s

“Pink Out” in support for Breast

Cancer Awareness!

Academics

Unity Day was very successful at Key West High School! Students were lining up to sign the Anti-Bullying Pledge. It was a heartfelt day

and students that participated shared the message loud and clear- kind is definitely the new cool.

Mrs. Rech’s 9th grade AVID students gather for discussion of Campfire Questions. Such as, “If you could get a do over, what would it be?” “What’s your greatest fear.” The conversation was insightful as many students had common thoughts and feelings

and concerns!

Activities

Homecoming spirit week!!

Monday

November 1st

Tuesday

November 2nd

Wednesday

November 3rd

Thursday

November 4th

Friday

November 5th

TOGA

DAY for Seniors

only

Stunt

Double Day

(Twin Day)

Jersey

Day

Class Colors

Freshmen-White

Sophomores–

Gray

Juniors– Black

Seniors– Red

Freaky

Friday

The All American High School Film Festival was a success for our KWHS Conch 5 Studio students.

This was an amazing experience, and each and every single one of our 9 official selections made us proud! However, Andre Otto and Brody McCandless stepped it up and got a nominee for the micro-movie category! You can check it out on the

AAHSFF YouTube soon!

The festival brought all of our Conch 5 Studios members closer as a family, and most importantly expressed our love for the “Big Apple.”

Next stop, California!!

If you would like to donate, contact edward.smith@keysschools.com

Activities

Red ribbon week!!

Monday

October 25th

Tuesday

October 26th

Wednesday

October 27th

Thursday

October 28th

Friday

October 29th

Sock it to

Drugs!!

Please wear your

most creative/

crazy fun pair of

socks!!

School Wide

Proclamation

Day!

Please wear red!!

Lei

off

Drugs!

Please wear an

Hawaiian shirt or

a lei!!

Team Up

Against

Drugs!!

Please wear your

favorite sports

shirt or jersey

Too

Spirited

for Drugs!

Please wear a

school spirit shirt!

Athletics

Our Girls Volleyball team played their District Quarter-

finals game on Tuesday and WON!! They competed in

their Semifinals on Thursday against Miami Sunset!

Go Conchs!!!

KWHS Swim Team will have their District

Swim Meet on

Friday against

Gulliver!!

Go Conchs!!

KWHS Varsity Football will

be playing against Surge

Academy on Friday!

It’s Senior Night for

Football, Cheerleaders, Band

and Conchettes

Athlete of the week

This week’s Athlete of the Week is Lauren Walterson. Lauren set a personal record for the 200

Individual Medley, placed 1st in the 100 Butterfly, and was a part of the 200 Medley Relay Team that placed 1st and the 200 Freestyle Relay Team that placed 3rd in Saturday’s swim meet vs Barbra Goleman.

Cross

Country

competed

against

Marathon on

Tuesday!

Executive board meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the

month at 2:35 in the cafeteria

Senior class shirts can be purchased at Ramona’s

Rosa Nafrere President

Kaila Kirkpatrick Vice President

Katelynn Castellanos Secretary

Emily Russell Treasurer

Amanda Eppy Historian

Class Sponsor: Ayesha Osborne

Follow us on Remind:

SENIORS

Class of 2023 Executive Board would like you to join us at our next meeting! Meetings are 1st/3rd Thursday virtually

in the evenings. Every Junior is welcome to join!

For important updates follow us on REMIND: text

Liam Flores President

Ella Hall Vice President

Devan Bittner Secretary

Katie Collins Treasurer

Sophie Bartak Historian

Class sponsor: Mrs. Maggie Kiefer

Student Council Please join Student Council to get involved in the planning of our

pep rallies, Homecoming, student government activities, Teacher

Appreciation and so much more!!! Meetings are 3rd/4th Monday at

2:35 in the cafeteria.

Valerie Thene President

Rosa Nafrere Vice President

Lola Unuvar Secretary

Monaya Carey Treasurer

Ella Hall Historian

Class sponsor: Mrs. Keri Fink

JUNIORS

SOPHOMORES

FRESHMEN

The class of 2024 meetings are 1st/3rd Tuesday at 2:35 in the cafe-teria.

Daniella Barroso President

Monaya Carey Vice President

Yanais Nodal Secretary

Samantha O’Brien Treasurer

Zahria Barthelemy Historian

Class Sponsor: Mrs. Carnetra Carey

The Class of 2025 meetings are 1st/3rd Friday at 2:35 in the

cafeteria

Alexia Condella President

Skye Sterling Vice President

Amelia Gonzalez Secretary

Deanna Mercier Treasurer

Lily Kaufman Historian

Class sponsor: Mrs. Kristen Condella

#CONCHSTRONG!!

PROJECT

SUCCESS

PREVENTION

KWHS

CONCHS

October 2021

National Bullying Prevention Month

(wear blue this month to show support)

Miss Bronte Walsh—

Project Success Counselor

Room 2-209

October– National

Bullying Prevention

Month

Follow the Instagram

page @kwhsconchs

EVENTS

October 20th—

Unity Day...Please wear

Orange

October 25th through 29th—

Red Ribbon Week

RED RIBBON WEEK THEME

October 23-31, 2021

The 2021 National Red Ribbon Week Theme

is Drug Free Looks Like Me™. The theme is a

reminder that everyday Americans across the

country make significant daily contributions to

their communities by being the best they can

be because they live Drug-Free!

MORE INFO AT: MONROE.FLHEALTH.GOV/VAX

PLACE DATE/TIME STREET ADDRESS

Pets & People Community Wellness

Eventat Frederick Douglass Gym

by the FL Keys SPCA(Pfizer and Moderna)

Saturday, October 169am to 1pm

111 Olivia St, Key West

McDonalds in Key West(J&J)

Wednesday, October 209am to 3pm

3704 N. Roosevelt Blvd, Key West

Frederick Douglass Gym(All 3– Pfizer, Moderna & J&J)

Saturday, October 2310am to 6pm

111 Olivia St, Key West

McDonalds in Marathon(J&J)

Wednesday, October 279am to 3pm

5595 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Hawks Cay Resort(Pfizer & Moderna)

Thursday, October 2810am to 2pm

61 Hawks Cay Blvd,

Duck Key

MORE INFO AT: MONROE.FLHEALTH.GOV/VAX

PLACE DATE/TIME STREET ADDRESS

McDonalds in Key West(J&J)

Wednesday, October 20 9am to 3pm

3704 N. Roosevelt Blvd,

Key West

Frederick Douglass Gym(All 3– Pfizer, Moderna & J&J)

Saturday, October 23 10am to 6pm

111 Olivia St, Key West

Aqua Plex(All 3– Pfizer, Moderna & J&J)

Monday, October 25 6pm to 8pm

711 Duval St, Key West

McDonalds in Marathon(J&J)

Wednesday, October 279am to 3pm

5595 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Hawks Cay Resort(Pfizer & Moderna)

Thursday, October 2810am to 2pm

61 Hawks Cay Blvd,

Duck Key