Watervliet High School

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER!

Sophomores heard from Ana Maack from the Van Buren Tech Center regarding all of the programming available at the Tech Center for Panthers starting in their Junior year. The Sophomore Class visit to the Tech Center will be December 8th. Students can attend in either the AM or PM and WHS provides bus transportation to and from the Tech Center if needed!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 8 OCTOBER 2023 Students of the Month! A special breakfast and program was held in their honor this morning, with special guest speaker and senior, Grace Chisek! Back row: Riley Preston 11th, Julie Rudell 12th, Grace Macmillan 12th, and Austin Smith 11th Front row: Moeko Crago 10th, Mark Birmele 10th, Claire Moore 9th, and Hanna Ice 9th

Good Morning Watervliet High School Panthers! Today is Tuesday November 7th. My name is Abby Lomoro and I am your Tuesday morning announcement reader. Watervliet Public Schools will be a premier district that challenges and empowers students and staff to achieve beyond their own expectations. Today’s lunch is: Taco Tuesday Salsa Cup Bite Size Tortilla Chips Romaine Ribbons Kiwifruit & Choice of Milk Tomorrow’s Breakfast is WG Mini Donuts Petite Banana & Choice of Milk Happy Birthday to Grace MacMillian! Are you interested in skilled trades, working with your hands, or learning about the latest technology? Lake Michigan College is hosting a Technology and Skilled Trades Visit Night on Tuesday November 7th. Students can learn about the skilled trades programs that LMC offers like welding and machine tool production, as well as technology programs like computer science, esports management, engineering, and cybersecurity. This event will take place from 5:30 to 7pm at LMC’s Benton Harbor campus. The Debate Team will be practicing tomorrow after school. Please make transportation arrangements and plan to attend. It is time for a dual enrollment grade check. All dual enrolled students, please show Mrs. Tyler your grades as soon as possible. Science Olympiad Meeting Thursday before school at 7:30 Today’s Event focus: Codebusters: teams will cryptanalyze and decode encrypted messages using cryptanalysis techniques for historical and modern advanced ciphers. NHS members, please check Canvas for new volunteer opportunities that have been posted. Freshman Give Back Night--OPEN TO EVERYONE TO ATTEND! THURSDAY November 9th 5:30-8:30 Surfari Joes - Watervliet $20/swimmer Surfari Joes will donate half of all sales back to the Class of 2027. A reminder that we are halfway through semester 1. Students who want to be exempt from semester 1 exams are reminded to have an 80% or higher in a class with 3 or fewer absences that are not school related. Attention juniors and seniors, there will be a visit to Hope College on Thursday, November 9. The first 45 students to sign up and return permission slips will be able to attend. Sign up and permission slips are available in the guidance office. It is time for a dual enrollment grade check. All dual enrolled students, please show Mrs. Tyler your grades as soon as possible. The only students permitted to be in the building after school are those who are working with a coach or a teacher. If you are waiting for a ride, wait at the cafe doors please. Semester 2 dual enrollment is open now. If you plan on dual enrolling for semester 2 see Mrs. Tyler ASAP and get registered. At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

Congratulations to Gage McKie, Trevor Tavolacci, Christopher Parkhurst, and Dakoda Morrison on their fine performance at the MSVMA District 6 Tenor/Bass Invitational held at the Howard Performing Arts Center at Andrews University. The day consisted of rehearsals with conductor, Dr. Jacob Berglin, from Western Michigan University, and a culminating concert featuring a 70 voice invitational choir, and WMU vocal ensemble, Amphion, both conducted by Dr. Berglin. Great job!

Good Morning Watervliet High School Panthers! Today is Monday, Nov. 6th. My name is Tia Caldwell and I am your Monday morning announcement reader. Watervliet Public Schools will be a premier district that challenges and empowers students and staff to achieve beyond their own expectations. Today’s lunch is: Big Daddy's Bold Pepperoni Pizza Fresh salad greens Fresh Michigan Apple & Choice of Milk Tomorrow’s Breakfast is Cereal Breakfast Kit Strawberry or Peach Yogurt Sliced Apples & Choice of Milk PBIS winners for demonstrating respect, responsibility or safety at school are: Kassandra Riggs Thomas Hess Brayden Symonds Jack Rodgers Riley Skoda CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WHS Marching Band who earned first place on Saturday in Flight 5 in Detroit in the State Marching Band competition! Junior Daniel Mandujano raced against the best in the state and finished 24th overall in the Division 3 State Finals race in Brooklyn, Michigan. His finish earned him All-State honors. His time of 16:25 was a new personal best and equalled the fastest time by a Watervliet runner in the past 30 years. It was great race and capped off a great individual season. Morgan Lowell ran a personal best time of 20:26 at the State Finals Cross Country meet in Brooklyn, Michigan. She finished in 75th place overall which was a big improvement from last year's 142nd place finish. She finishes her high school cross country career as the 3rd-fastest Panther of the last 30 years, a two-time state qualifier, and three-time All-Conference member. Are you interested in skilled trades, working with your hands, or learning about the latest technology? Lake Michigan College is hosting a Technology and Skilled Trades Visit Night on Tuesday November 7th. Students can learn about the skilled trades programs that LMC offers like welding and machine tool production, as well as technology programs like computer science, esports management, engineering, and cybersecurity. This event will take place from 5:30 to 7pm at LMC’s Benton Harbor campus. The Debate Team will be practicing after school this Wednesday. Please arrange transportation and plan to attend. NHS members, please check Canvas for new volunteer opportunities that have been posted. Freshman Give Back Night--OPEN TO EVERYONE TO ATTEND! THURSDAY November 9th 5:30-8:30 Surfari Joes - Watervliet $20/swimmer Surfari Joes will donate half of all sales back to the Class of 2027. SENIORS: Turn in Senior Trip sign-up and $40 by TODAY TO MRS. Tyler. A reminder that we are halfway through semester 1. Students who want to be exempt from semester 1 exams are reminded to have an 80% or higher in a class with 3 or fewer absences that are not school related. Attention juniors and seniors, there will be a visit to Hope College on Thursday, November 9. The first 45 students to sign up and return permission slips will be able to attend. Sign up and permission slips are available in the guidance office. The only students permitted to be in the building after school are those who are working with a coach or a teacher. If you are waiting for a ride, wait at the cafe doors please. Semester 2 dual enrollment is open now. If you plan on dual enrolling for semester 2 see Mrs. Tyler ASAP and get registered. Ms. Powers has emailed all students about an optional field trip to the Cook Nuclear Power Plant. Check and respond to her email if you have interest. At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

This week's Panther Parent Newsletter has a lot to celebrate! Check it out! https://www.smore.com/rf6cz

Good luck tomorrow at Ford Field!

Good Morning Watervliet High School Panthers! Today is Friday, November 3rd. My name is Jacob Schafer and I am your Friday morning announcement reader. Watervliet Public Schools will be a premier district that challenges and empowers students and staff to achieve beyond their own expectations. Today’s lunch is: All Beef Hot Dog Beef & Bean Chili Baked Potato Chips Romaine Ribbons Peach Cup & Choice of Milk Monday’s Breakfast is Eggo Mini Maple Waffles & Turkey Sausage Links Strawberry Cup & Choice of Milk HAPPY BIRTHDAY KALYN MANLEY! DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL RESULTS: Our Lady Panthers came out strong in the Championship District match against Bangor. Panthers served tough (13 team aces), passed well and ran a solid offense (36 team kills). The Panthers won in three straight sets. This group of athletes continue to learn and grow as a team focused on a common goal. Thank you to all the Panthers fans for your continued support. Panthers will head to Fennville to play Muskegon Western Michigan Christian in the semi-final match of Regionals on Tuesday, 11/7/23 at 5:30pm. PBIS winners for demonstrating respect, responsibility or safety at school are: Patricia Sipe Briana Shriver Wyatt MacMillan Jack Rodgers Freshman Give Back Night--OPEN TO EVERYONE TO ATTEND! THURSDAY November 9th 5:30-8:30 Surfari Joes - Watervliet $20/swimmer Surfari Joes will donate half of all sales back to the Class of 2027. SENIORS: Turn in Senior Trip sign-up and $40 by TODAY TO MRS. Tyler. A reminder that we are halfway through semester 1. Students who want to be exempt from semester 1 exams are reminded to have an 80% or higher in a class with 3 or fewer absences that are not school related. Attention juniors and seniors, there will be a visit to Hope College on Thursday, November 9. The first 45 students to sign up and return permission slips will be able to attend. Sign up and permission slips are available in the guidance office. The only students permitted to be in the building after school are those who are working with a coach or a teacher. If you are waiting for a ride, wait at the cafe doors please. Semester 2 dual enrollment is open now. If you plan on dual enrolling for semester 2 see Mrs. Tyler ASAP and get registered. Ms. Powers has emailed all students about an optional field trip to the Cook Nuclear Power Plant. Check and respond to her email if you have interest. At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

PERFECT ATTENDANCE SOPHOMORES FOR ALL OF MARKING PERIOD 1--NO TARDIES OR ABSENCES! WAY TO GO PANTHERS!

PERFECT ATTENDANCE FRESHMEN FOR ALL OF MARKING PERIOD 1--NO TARDIES OR ABSENCES! WAY TO GO PANTHERS!

CONGRATULATIONS GRACE!!

Good Morning Watervliet High School Panthers! Today is Thursday, November 2nd. My name is Julia Pepple and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. Watervliet Public Schools will be a premier district that challenges and empowers students and staff to achieve beyond their own expectations. Today’s lunch is: "Mini"on Sliders Crispy French Fries & Cottage Cheese Pickle Spear Veggie Dippers Pineapple & Choice of Milk Tomorrow’s breakfast is Cereal Breakfast Kit Fresh Apples or Oranges & Choice of Milk There are no birthdays today. Girls Varsity Volleyball won against Coloma in a semi-final match of Districts. The Panthers did a great job locking down their offense in set one and two preventing Coloma from gaining any momentum. In set three the Panthers struggled keeping the momentum and Coloma captured the win. In set four the Panthers led most of the match but Coloma continued to battle tieing the score 21-21. The battle continued but the Panthers came out on top winning the final set and the match. Panthers will now face Bangor in the District Championship match on Thursday, 11/2/23 in Coloma starting at 6pm. Thursday the gym will be open from 3:20 - 4:30. After each open gym, head over to Coloma to cheer on our volleyball team in the districts. PBIS winners for demonstrating respect, responsibility or safety at school are: Sofie Shafer Lilly Summers Phoenix Anderson Jeremy Morton Daniel Mandujano Freshman Give Back Night--OPEN TO EVERYONE TO ATTEND! November 9th 5:30-8:30 Surfari Joes - Watervliet $20/swimmer Surfari Joes will donate half of all sales back to the Class of 2027. SENIORS: Turn in Senior Trip sign-up and $40 by this Friday to Mrs. Tyler! A reminder that we are halfway through semester 1. Students who want to be exempt from semester 1 exams are reminded to have an 80% or higher in a class with 3 or fewer absences that are not school related. Science Olympiad Competition is March 8th. There are 23 possible events to choose from. You can do up to 5 by yourself or with a partner. See Dr. Mosher if interested. Event focus: Anatomy and Physiology - Learn about the cardiovascular, lymphatic and excretory systems. Attention juniors and seniors, there will be a visit to Hope College on Thursday, November 9. The first 45 students to sign up and return permission slips will be able to attend. Sign up and permission slips are available in the guidance office. The only students permitted to be in the building after school are those who are working with a coach or a teacher. If you are waiting for a ride, wait at the cafe doors please. Semester 2 dual enrollment is open now. If you plan on dual enrolling for semester 2 see Mrs. Tyler ASAP and get registered. At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

CONGRATULATIONS to the members of the Class of 2024 and Mrs. Sarah Brant, who all worked very hard last year to ensure that our current Seniors did well on the ELA portion of the SAT. Our Panthers ranked second in the entire county for ELA and 19% above the State average! WAY TO GO PANTHER TEAM! We are proud of you !

YOUR FRESHMAN OCTOBER 2023 Student of the Month--Claire Moore! I usually spend time with my parents or grandparents after school. I like to do different things not only with them individually but go on trips as well. Everyone has a different personality and hobbies which makes every interaction amazing. My mom has two kittens named Moxie and Elton that I love a lot, and recently my Dad has gotten a puppy, Lola. My favorite class this year to no surprise has been the musical classes, high school band and the jazz band. I have a deep love for music and getting to perform concerts and competitions has been a blast. Regardless, I still love many other classes that I’m in like art and history. Many other students and I have always deeply appreciated Mrs. Hollandsworth for her work for our band program and general interaction with students, and because of this favored her. She’s been teaching me for at least over 3 years now throughout middle school and I admire all she does. I have new teachers every year that I meet and love, but you can’t stay with them or interact for such a long time that you may get with programs like band, choir, or art. I’m active in the Watervliet Band/Marching band, playing the flute. I also play saxophone in the Jazz Band. I’ve also recently joined the Student Advisory program and been active in that as well. In my free time I enjoy listening to different kinds of music, making my own art, playing video games, and even playing instruments like the piano and guitar. I also go on camping trips every summer with family friends to new places and national parks to explore and learn about. I probably will go into a college for some type of creative path that would include a form of music, art, design, or writing; I’d also work towards getting my own job and home. WHS offers lots of unique programs in the education system that many schools do not and students and staff generally create a very good atmosphere to be in. Many parts of the school like the Marching Band have great achievements and it’s great to be a part of something not only that makes people happy but accomplishes things as well.

YOUR SENIOR OCTOBER 2023 Student of the Month--Grace MacMillan! My family consists of my parents Steve and Faryn and my brother Wyatt. My favorite class is my Agriculture and Natural Resources class at The Van Buren Tech Center. My teachers there (Mrs. Meachum & Mrs. Brown) always have fun activities planned and create great learning opportunities for us. I’d have to say My Agriculture teachers are my favorite because they are considerate and are always inclusive. In my free time I like to fish, read, work, and hangout with friends. After high school I plan to attend college for my masters degree in social science. I am proud to be a WHS Panther because all of the staff/teachers that help out when needed.

Good Morning Watervliet High School Panthers! Today is Wednesday November 1st. My name is Ella Harris and I am your Wednesday morning announcement reader. Watervliet Public Schools will be a premier district that challenges and empowers students and staff to achieve beyond their own expectations. Today’s lunch is: Chef Boyardee Ravioli & WG Garlic Bread Romaine & Spinach Salad Michigan Pears & Choice of Milk Tomorrow’s breakfast is Chicken Sausage Biscuit Fresh Pear & Choice of Milk Happy Birthday to Miriam Feneley, Daijahnae Hatcher, Brianna Zwar and Mrs. Simmons! PBIS winners for demonstrating respect, responsibility or safety at school are: Riley Smith Brooklyn Richardson Ava Hobson Karla Cervntes Aguilera Freshman Give Back Night--OPEN TO EVERYONE TO ATTEND! November 9th 5:30-8:30 Surfari Joes - Watervliet $20/swimmer Surfari Joes will donate half of all sales back to the Class of 2027. CHOIR Century Resources fundraiser money and forms are due TODAY. A reminder that we are halfway through semester 1. Students who want to be exempt from semester 1 exams are reminded to have an 80% or higher in a class with 3 or fewer absences that are not school related. TODAY and Thursday, November 1st & 2nd, the gym will be open for open gym to anyone NOT still participating in a fall sport. Wednesday, November 1 - (Early Release Day) - Open gym from 1:20 - 2:30 Thursday, November 2 - Open gym from 3:20 - 4:30 Science Olympiad Competition is March 8th. There are 23 possible events to choose from. You can do up to 5 by yourself or with a partner. See Dr. Mosher if interested. Event focus: Anatomy and Physiology - Learn about the cardiovascular, lymphatic and excretory systems. Attention juniors and seniors, there will be a visit to Hope College on Thursday, November 9. The first 45 students to sign up and return permission slips will be able to attend. Sign up and permission slips are available in the guidance office. The only students permitted to be in the building after school are those who are working with a coach or a teacher. If you are waiting for a ride, wait at the cafe doors please. Semester 2 dual enrollment is open now. If you plan on dual enrolling for semester 2 see Mrs. Tyler ASAP and get registered. TODAY is another early release day. PJs are allowed. You will eat the same lunch as your 5th hour teacher. At this time we ask you to stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!

YOUR SOPHOMORE OCTOBER 2023 STUDENT OF THE MONTH --MARK BIRMELE! My family consists of my Mom, Dad, and sister My favorite class is US history and Mr Andrews is also my favorite teacher. I enjoy his class and enjoy the way he teaches his lessons and how he has a passion for teaching our classes. My favorite sport is baseball. I have been playing baseball all my life and it is something I love doing and am very passionate about. Something I do for fun is work out. I plan on attending a trade school after high school. I'm proud to be a Panther because I like the society that surrounds me.

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