WHAF 'S ALL DISTRICT ART 2009
Posted on 04/17/2009
When: Opens Friday, May 8th
Where: The Church at 416 Library Street, Braddock (across from the Brad
The Show will be held from May 8th until May 17th. It will be open to the public Friday, May 8th from 5-8 pm; Saturday & Sunday, May 9-10 from 1-4 pm; Thursday & Friday, May 14-15 from 5-8 pm; Sat & Sun May 16-17 from 1-4 pm. Refreshments will be served for the opening on Friday, May 8th. Thursday, May 14 will be the Minigrant Showcase and WHAF awards will be announced (art show awards, and scholarships). The annual "Alumni Cabaret" will be held at 7:30 pm Saturday, May 16 at the Braddock Carnegie Library Music Hall. This is followed by a reception at the art show.

THE ALUMNI CABARET
Posted on 02/20/2009
When: Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 7:30 P
Where: The Braddock Carnegie Library Music Hall, 419 Library Street
Alumni of WHHS award winning musicals will once again take to the stage. The performance will be followed by a reception at the WHAF All District Art Show across the street. All proceeds from this event will help fund WHAF activities that benefit the students of Woodland Hills School District. Tickets are required ($10 donation, $15 at the door. For tickets contact any WHAF Board Member or by calling Kathleen Good 412-242-2049. Tickets will also be available at The Art Show.

WHAF Mini Grant Application Due
Posted on 10/16/2008
When: postmarked by Mon.10/27/2008
Where: Apply Online at http:\\WHAF.info
The WHAF Mini Grant Application Deadline has been extended by one week to Monday, October 27, 2008. Any member of Woodland Hills School District's instructional or professional staff - e.g. teachers, counselors, librarians, nurses - is eligible to apply for a mini-grant. Apply online at http:\\WHAF.info. Awards will be announced before the Thanksgiving break.

WHHS Mock Presidential Debate
Posted on 10/14/2008
When: Tues, Oct. 21, 2008 - 12:30PM
Where: WHHS Audiotorium
A Mock Presidential Debate will be held at the Woodland Hills High School on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, as part of the Mini Grant Project "2008 Mock Presidential Debate & Election". The multi-disciplinary project was designed to enhance a student’s knowledge of the key issues that the two major presidential candidates will focus on in the 2008 Presidential Election. Students from both the regular education and gifted programs will be involved. The project will also involve cooperation from the gifted department, all social studies instructors, as well as the audio-visual television production staff. "The 2008 Mock Presidential Debate and Election" project was funded by a WHAF 2007-2008 Mini Grant awarded to High School teachers Ms. Heather Nyapas, Ms. Peggy Siefert , Dr. Pamela Allen, and retired teacher Mr. Richard Stanczak. Read their full proposal on the Mini Grant page of the WHAF.info website. For more information about attending the event, please contact Mrs. Heather Nyapas at Nyaphe@whsd.net or 412-244-1100x5148.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Posted on 05/22/2008
When: Tues., June 3, 2008 11:30AM
Where: Fairless Intermediate School
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Outdooor Environmental Classroom will be held on the grounds of Fairless Intermediate School on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 immediately following the Sixth Grade Promotional Exercise that same morning (Ribbon Cutting expected to occur around 11:30AM). Parents and interested community members are welcome to attend. The Outdoor Environmental Classroom Project was funded by a WHAF 2007-2008 Mini Grant awarded to Ms. Kim Potter and Ms. Barb Fisher of Fairless Intermediate School. Earth Diggers - One with the Earth!

Friday Night at the Art Show
Posted on 05/14/2008
When: Friday, May 16, 2008 5-8pm
Where: The Church at 416 Library Street, Braddock
The Woodland High School Jazz Band (5:30-6:00PM) under the direction of Mr. Tom Crone and the Woodland Hills Chamber Choir (7:00-7:30PM) under the direction Ms. Rachel Zinger will perform at the WHAF All District Art Show on Friday evening, May 16th. Don't miss this very special opportunity to enjoy an evening of viewing great art created by the Woodland Hills art students while listening to great music preformed by Woodland Hills musical students. Special thanks to the Woodland Hills teachers who make events like this possible.

WHSD African Drumming project, 2
Posted on 05/14/2008
When: Saturday, May 17, 2-3:00pm
Where: The Church at 461 Library Street, Braddock, PA
WHSD African Drumming project, 2-3:00PM Students from the Rankin Intermediate School will perform a program of African Drumming music under the direction of Ms. Katie Miller. The African Drumming project was funded by WHAF as a 2007-2008 Mini Grant Project.

WHAF Alumni Cabaret Fundraiser
Posted on 05/14/2008
When: Sat. May 17, 2008 7:30pm
Where: Braddock Carnegie Music Hall
The 3rd Annual WHAF Alumni Cabaret Fundraiser will be held on Saturday May 17th at 7:30pm in the historic Braddock Carnegie Library Music Hall. The Cabaret will be followed by a formal reception in the Art Show. Tickets to this event are required (Adults $20 donation, Students $10 donation, benefits the Woodland Hills Academic Foundation). Tickets can be purchased from any WHAF board member, at the Art Show, or by calling Chris Longwill at 412-823-2652 or Katheleen Good at 412-242-2049.

WHAF Annual Meeting
Posted on 05/14/2008
When: Thursday, May 15, 2008 7:00pm
Where: The Church at 461 Library Street, Braddock, PA
WHAF Annual Meeting, Thursday, 15 May 2008 7:00 P.M., The Church at 461 Library Street, Braddock, PA 15104 ******Opening Remarks *****Showcase of Selected Mini-Grant Projects:“PACE-ing Partners”;“Exploring Computer Science through Electronic Circuits”;"The Immigrnt Story Service Learning Project ”; “African Drumming Project”.*****WHAF 2008 Scholarship Awardees:WHAF Senior Scholarships, Julia Anne McCool Arts & Humanities Scholarship. ***** 2008 Student Artist Awards from Local Businesses & Libraries: 1st Commonwealth Bank Award, C.C. Mellor Library Award****Greetings from UPMC Braddock Hospital **** Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events

6th Grade Spectacular
Posted on 05/07/2008
When: Sun. May 18, 2008 1-2pm
Where: Braddock Carnegie Library Music Hall
The 6th Grade Spectacular will be held in the historic Braddock Carnegie Library Music Hall. Sixth grade students from all three Intermediate buildings of the Woodland Hills School District (Dickson Fairless, and Rankin) will come together under the direction of Ms. Lora Hertrick and Ms. Lisa Endler in a combined concert celebrating accomplishments in the Instrumental Program. The concert will be followed by a reception w/ refreshments across the street at the WHAF All District Art Show. The 6th Grade Spectacular was funded by WHAF as a 2007-2008 Mini Grant Project.

Clay Studio Planter Sale
Posted on 05/05/2008
When: May 9-11, May 17-18
Where: Braddock Carnegie Library, Maple Way
The Braddock Carnegie Library Clay Studio will be holding a Plant / Planter Sale in Maple Way on May 9-11 and May 17-18, 2008.

Gospel Fest Fund Raiser
Posted on 05/05/2008
When: Sat. May 10, 2008 6pm
Where: Braddock Library Music Hall
The 5th annual "100 Men in Black & White (and a few women)" Gospel Fest Fund Raiser will feature gospel groups from the Mon Valley area and will be on held May 10th, 2008 at 6 pm in the historic Braddock Library Music Hall. Tickets are Adult $8 in advance, $10 at door; children under 12 $4 in advance, $5 at door. Tickets sold at the Braddock Carnegie Library 412-351-5356 or by calling 412-351-0649 or 412-816-2288. For directions, please call the library.

WHAF MG Ethnic Heritage Night
Posted on 04/29/2008
When: Thurs May 1, 2008 6:30pm
Where: WH High School Cafeteria
The World Cultures classes will be sponsoring an Ethnic Heritage Night on Thursday May 1 at 6:30pm in the High School Cafeteria. There will be ethnic food, performances, and demonstrations. The High School is looking for volunteers to participate by bringing in foods from various ethnic backgrounds, demonstrate a craft or provide photos/information on a particular culture/ethnicity (if possible). If you are able to help in any way or have any suggestions, please notify Mrs. Nyapas or Mr. M Rodrigues at the HS. Call 412-244-1100 to reach them. This project was funded as a 2007 Woodland Hills Academic Foundation Mini Grant.

WHAF All District Art Show
Posted on 04/22/2008
When: May 9 - 18, 2008
Where: The Church at 416 Library Street, Braddock, PA
When: May 9 - 18, 2008 Where: The Church at 416 Library Street, Braddock, PA The WHAF Woodland Hills All District Art Show will run from Friday, May 9th though Sunday, May 18th, 2008 at the Church at 416 Library Street in Braddock, PA. ....... Fri., May 9: 5-8pm -- OPENING RECEPTION with refreshments (WHSD Duets, Trios & Quartets) …… Sat., May 10: 1-4pm – Open to the Public (Pittsburgh Pastel Artists League) …… Sun., May 11: 1-4pm – Open to the Public (Mother’s Day) ……. Mon.–Tues., May 12-13 -- Open for School Field Trips Only …… Thurs., May 15: 5-8pm -- Open to the Public, WHAF Annual Meeting (7PM, with refreshments) …… Fri., May 16: 5-8pm -- Open to the Public (Woodland High School Jazz Band, Woodland Hills Chamber Choir) …… Sat., May 17: 1-4pm – Open to the Public (African Drumming Mini-Grant Project Performance) …… Sat., May 17, 7:30pm -- Alumni Cabaret Fundraiser (tickets required, followed by a formal reception w/ refreshments) …… Sun., May 18: 1-4pm, -- Open to the Public, 6th Grade Spectacular, 1-2pm in Braddock Carnegie Music Hall (followed by a reception w/ refreshments in the Art Show) CLOSING SESSION.

WHAF Scholarship App. Due
Posted on 03/16/2008
When: postmarked by Mon, Mar. 31, 2008
Where: Applications available at http:\WHAF.info
WHAF Scholarship Applications for the 2008 WHAF Senior Scholarship and for the Julia Ann McCool Memorial Scholarship are now due.

Graphiti Cafe
Posted on 02/23/2008
When: Thurs, March 13, 2008 6:30-8:30p
Where: WHHS Cafeterica
GRAPHITI CAFE AT WHHS, MARCH 13 The staff of the Woodland Hills High School arts and literary magazine,"Graphiti", will be holding its annual Graphiti Cafe on Thursday, March 13. This evening of entertainment is held each year in the High School cafeteria between 6:30 and 8:30 pm. The cafeteria is transformed into a coffee house environment with examples of student art, live entertainment, children's activities and prizes. There will be free beverages and food available. The event is open to the public at no charge, but donations to underwrite some of the magazine's expenses are gratefully accepted.

Dancing with the Teachers
Posted on 02/12/2008
When: Sat.Feb.23
Where: West Jr. High School
Buy tickets now for the "Dancing with the Teachers" show on Feb. 23 at West Junior High School. Tickets can be purchased at any of the schools before the school day starts from the building secretary. Tickets are also available at the administration building. Ticket prices are $4.00 for students and $6.00 for adults. Proceeds from the show will be given to the schools.

BCMC Ethnic "Soul Food" Festival
Posted on 01/09/2008
When: Wed.,Jan.30, 2008 11am-Noon
Where: CCAC Boyce Campus- N520 Boyce Bistro Room
WHAF MiniGrant Event to be held at Boyce Campus Middle College High School. The Ethnic "Soul Food" Festival and Awards Ceremony will be held at on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 from 11am to noon in the Boyce Bistro Room (N520) of CCAC Boyce Campus. WHAF awarded a MiniGrant to WHSD BCMC teachers Ms. Lisa A. Silverman and Ms.Susan Tanski for "Immigrant Story Service Learning Project".

Family Fun Olympics at Wilkins
Posted on 10/27/2007
When: Sat. Nov. 10, 2007 10AM-Noon
Where: Wilkins Primary Gym
Looking For Something Fun And Exciting To Do As A Family? Why not come to Wilkins Primary for the Family Fun Olympics. Wilkins Primary Students and their Parent(s)/Guardian(s) will participate in Obstacle Course Activities including: jump rope, basketball shot, scooter, hula-hoop, & hockey puck shot. Event times: Kindergarten: 10am–10:30am; First Grade:10:30am–11am; Second Grade:11am–11:30am; Third Grade:1:30am–Noon. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Family Fun Olympics was funded by a 2006-2007 WHAF MiniGrant.

WHAF Mini-Grant Applications Due
Posted on 10/09/2007
When: postmarked by 10/22/2007
Where: Applications available at http:\\WHAF.info
Any member of Woodland Hills School District's instructional or professional staff - e.g. teachers, counselors, librarians, nurses - is eligible to apply for a mini-grant. The online application deadline is Monday, October 22nd 2007. Awards will be announced before the Thanksgiving break.

WHAF All District Art Show
Posted on 05/07/2007
When: May 11 - May 20, 2007
Where: The Church at 416 Library St, Braddock, PA
Fri., May 11: 5-8pm - OPENING RECEPTION with refreshments (Woodland Hills 8th Grade Jazz Band) ...... Sat., May 12: 1-4pm - Open to the Public ....... Sun., May 13: 1-4pm - Open to the Public (Mother's Day) ...... Mon. & Tues., May 14-15 - Open for School Field Trips Only ...... Thurs., May 17: 5-8pm - Open to the Public, WHAF Annual Meeting, (7PM, with refreshments), also POETRY SLAM (in Braddock Library Music Hall) ...... Fri., May 18: 5-8pm -- Open to the Public (Woodland Hills HS Jazz Trio, Woodland Hills Clarinet Soloist, Woodland Hills Voices of Praise) ...... Sat., May 19: 1-4pm - Open to the Public (Woodland Hills Elementary Strings, Rankin 6th Grade Band, Pittsburgh Pastel Artists League) ...... Sat., May 19, 7:30pm -- Alumni Cabaret - tickets required (followed by a reception w/ refreshments) ....... Sun., May 20: 1-4pm -- CLOSING SESSION.

WHAF Annual Meeting
Posted on 05/07/2007
When: Thurs.,May 17, 2007 - 7:00PM
Where: The Church at 416 Library St, Braddock, PA
WHAF�s Annual Meeting features Mini-Grants it sponsored during the 2000-2007 school year. Students from primary, intermediate, junior and senior high school will offer short presentations on Mini-Grant-funded projects. One of these projects, the high school level �Poetry Slam,� will move over to Braddock Library Music Hall for a filmed presentation. WHAF encourages members and non-members alike to attend its Annual Meeting. The Art Show will have extended hours from 5-8 on May 17 to accommodate the Annual Meeting.

WHAF�s Alumni Cabaret
Posted on 05/07/2007
When: Sat. May 19, 2007 - 7:30PM
Where: Braddock Library Music Hall
WHAF�s Alumni Cabaret � a benefit for the Foundation, and a big hit in 2006 � will be held on Saturday, May 19th in the Library�s striking Music Hall. Tickets ($20 donation) are required for this performance, which will be followed by a dessert and coffee reception in the Art Show. Some of this year's performing WH alumni are Megan Elk, Nathan Good, Amy Platt, Matthew Rodrigues, Brittany Taylor, Maria Yezovich, and Michael Yezovich. Proceeds from the Alumni Cabaret will benefit next year�s Art Show.

Poetry Slam
Posted on 05/03/2007
When: Thursday evening - May 17, 2007
Where: Braddock Library Music Hall
Poetry Slam, a special presentation by Woodland Hills High School Students. Funded by a WHAF 2006-2007 Mini-Grant. More information to follow.

National Parks MiniGrant Project
Posted on 05/03/2007
When: Rankin Intermediate
Where: May 23 & 24, 2007
The fifth grade students in Mrs.Pearson's class at Rankin Intermediate will present their National Parks Project on May 23rd and 24th. This project was funded by a WHAF Mini-Grant. The students will be giving tours of Acadia, Haleakala, Kenai Fjords, Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks. The tours will begin at 9:45AM, 10:25AM, 1:25PM, and 2:05PM. We hope you can join us!

Rankin 4th Grade Heads Together
Posted on 05/02/2007
When: Friday, May 18th 9:30-10:30AM
Where: Rankin School Cafeteria
See the final championship round of the Rankin 4th Grade Heads together competition. This program was funded by a WHAF mini-grant.