Watervliet High School

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Thursday March 6th. My name is Lilly Summers and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is Chef Boyardee Ravioli & WG garlic bread, spring peas, sliced apples There are no birthdays today. The Varsity Girls Basketball team opened up postseason play tonight with a dominant victory over Bangor, 34-18. The Panther defense was locked in from the opening tip holding the Vikings scoreless in the first half and took a 19-0 lead at the break. The shutout continued in the second half as the Panthers led 27-0 entering the 4th. The Vikings battled back in the final frame but the comeback effort fell short. Scoring for the Panthers tonight were Courtney Van Lente 7, Isabella Bultema 7, Leila Liberto-Taylor 7, Daijahnae Hatcher 6, Alyssa Brown 4, and Moeko Crago 3. The Panthers earned their 10th win of the season and advance to the district finals against Decatur on Friday at Bangor High School. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm. Your newest senior FAFSA completer is Erick Jimenez. He earned his $50. The class of 2025 is now 75% complete with the FAFSA. We still have gift cards to distribute. See Ms. Powers or Mr. Coburn if you would like help! If you complete the FAFSA before spring break you get to pie the staff member of your choice in the face! Attention Students! Are you seeking a place to grow in your faith and connect with fellow Christians? Join us at the Virtue Club! We meet every Friday at 7:30 AM in the high school cafeteria. This is a student-led group where we encourage and support each other in our faith journey. Come for fellowship and inspiration—it's a great way to start your Friday morning! We’d love to see you there! For more info, feel free to see Mrs. Adams or Miss Shannon. See you Friday! Question of the week - How can we show kindness? Write your answers on the poster. Thank you Dr. Mosher Tickets for Moana Jr. will be sold during all lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays only until March 13, 2025. Make sure to get yours before they sell out! Anyone interested in playing Baseball this Spring - Please see Coach Tremblay this week to get a Try-Out Schedule and to see the Try-Out Groups (Posted in the Gym) Attention all students traveling to Europe this spring break. We will have our mandatory pre-departure meeting TODAY March 6th at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Please bring all required documents from your trip folder with you to this meeting. If you have any questions please see Mr. Andrews. Fall 2025-2026 varsity cheer team information: If anyone is interested in joining the Varsity cheer team in the fall, there is a meeting in the auditorium lobby on Friday March 7 from 3:30-4pm. It is strongly encouraged to attend. After school homework help this week TODAY with Mr. Arter in his room. TODAY with Mrs. O'Toole and NHS members in her room. TODAY with Mrs. Hunt in her room. There is a SAC meeting next Wednesday at 7:30 am. All class representatives are asked to attend. There will be a Student Council Meeting next Thursday, March 13th at 7:30 am sharp in the Media Center. All members are required to attend. Please be on time. It is time for the next dual enrollment grade check. All dual enrolled students show Mrs. Tyler your grades as soon as possible! Registration is open for next school year at LMC. If you are interested in dual enrollment next year, please see Mrs. Tyler in the counseling office for more information! Teachers are reviewing HALLWAY expectations in all 3rd hour classes this week if they have not done so already. Earning a PBIS ticket for demonstrating respect, responsibility, and safety at school is Dominic Stack, Alex Wilder, Annabella Schadler, Kyle Domingo, Madison Darling, Daijahnae Hatcher, Hanna Ice, Angelica Daisy, Joelle Petznick, Mackenzie Webster, Halee McLean, Alex Wilder, Talynn Davis, Isabella Clark, and McKaylen Laws. Please come to the office now to claim your coupon or candy. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS TO ANNOUNCE FRESHMAN ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK WINNER! 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!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Wednesday, March 5th. My name is Chaz Hart and I am your Wednesday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is mini corn dogs, baked beans, cottage cheese, garden salad, fresh grapes There are no birthdays today. Attention Students! Are you seeking a place to grow in your faith and connect with fellow Christians? Join us at the Virtue Club! We meet every Friday at 7:30 AM in the high school cafeteria. This is a student-led group where we encourage and support each other in our faith journey. Come for fellowship and inspiration—it's a great way to start your Friday morning! We’d love to see you there! For more info, feel free to see Mrs. Adams or Miss Shannon. See you Friday! Question of the week - How can we show kindness? Write your answers on the poster. Thank you Dr. Mosher After school detention is today. Tickets for Moana Jr. will be sold during all lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays only until March 13, 2025. Make sure to get yours before they sell out! Anyone interested in playing Baseball this Spring - Please see Coach Tremblay this week to get a Try-Out Schedule and to see the Try-Out Groups (Posted in the Gym) Attention all students traveling to Europe this spring break. We will have our mandatory pre-departure meeting tomorrow, Thursday, March 6th at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Please bring all required documents from your trip folder with you to this meeting. If you have any questions please see Mr. Andrews. Fall 2025-2026 varsity cheer team information: If anyone is interested in joining the Varsity cheer team in the fall, there is a meeting in the auditorium lobby on Friday March 7 from 3:30-4pm. It is strongly encouraged to attend. After school homework help this week TODAY and Thursday with Mr. Arter in his room. Thursday with Mrs. O'Toole and NHS members in her room. TODAY and Thursday with Mrs. Hunt in her room. Seniors: Please check your email and vote for your Senior Favorites today. You will get a new voting ballot each Monday for the next three weeks with 4 senior favorite categories each week. Please select two students for each category. Anyone interested in participating in track this spring needs to sign up in either Coach Weber’s room or Coach Irmen’s room. It is time for the next dual enrollment grade check. All dual enrolled students show Mrs. Tyler your grades as soon as possible! Registration is open for next school year at LMC. If you are interested in dual enrollment next year, please see Mrs. Tyler in the counseling office for more information! Teachers are reviewing HALLWAY expectations in all 3rd hour classes this week if they have not done so already. Earning a PBIS ticket for demonstrating respect, responsibility, and safety at school is Miranda Lowell. Please come to the office now to claim your coupon or candy. We have the opportunity to send seniors to the Millwright Carpentry and Training Center in Wayland on April 17th. If you are a senior and you would like to go, check your email for more information. Thank you. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS TO ANNOUNCE FRESHMAN ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK WINNER! 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 FEBRUARY 2025 FRESHMAN STUDENT OF THE MONTH --LENEYA TAYLOR! My stepmom works for a program called PACE, she schedules appointments for the elderly. My favorite subject is choir because I like to sing. My favorite teacher has been Mr. Linderman because he's really lenient, if you need an extra day or two, he allows it. I don't participate in any clubs or sports. In my free time I like to draw, listen to music, and read. After high school I plan to go to SMC. I am so proud to be a panther because there's lots of opportunities. Staff care about their students' future.

YOUR FEBRUARY 2025 FRESHMAN STUDENT OF THE MONTH--MCKAYLEN LAWS! My family consists of my dad, Eric, who is a Senior Engineering Manager with Whirlpool, and my mom, Angie, who is a teacher at Van Buren Tech. My sister, Lauren, is a junior at the University of Tennessee and is majoring in Marketing/Business Administration. I like all of my teachers. But I think my favorites this year are Mrs. Sibley and Mrs. O'Toole. Both of their classes really help me learn the subjects they teach, so I enjoy going to them. I feel like they both really help me succeed, and their classes are very fun. I am currently closing the Girls JV Basketball season as the team manager. I am a member of Student Council, SAC and have volunteered with Interact. I am also the Secretary of the Berrien County Community Foundation TEAM. In my free time, I love spending time with my friends, especially going to Taco Bell with Melany. I also enjoy traveling, kayaking, shopping, camping, tubing, hiking and doing things in the summer. Volunteering is also important to me because I like giving back to my community and helping others. My plans after high school are to attend the University of Tennessee and major in Communications.I am proud to be a WPS panther because of the amazing opportunities that are offered to students at the school. Our school focuses on a lot of good things that help make kids become the best possible kids because of high expectations.

YOUR FEBRUARY 2025 SOPHOMORE STUDENT OF THE MONTH--ISAIAS MENDEZ! My name is Isaias Mendez. My family consists of my mom and my stepfather, who are very hard workers and ensure that my older brother, younger sister, and I are well provided for. My favorite subject is history. I like history because of the teacher, Mr. Andrews, who always makes sure that the class is enjoyable and always brings some exciting and interesting facts about US history. My favorite teacher is Mrs. Sibley because she is always an awesome person to have a conversation with and is always teaching me new things every day. She is just overall a super cool and awesome person. The sports that I participate in are football and basketball, and I plan on participating in baseball this year. In my free time, I like to spend time with my family and hang out with my friends, and I like going on drives and listening to music. After high school, I plan on going to a 4-year university to further my education in engineering. I am proud to be a Watervliet Panther because it is where I grew up my entire life, brought me my friends, and gave me opportunities in life to be successful and be better.

YOUR FEBRUARY 2025 SOPHOMORE STUDENT OF THE MONTH--HANNA ICE! The members of my family include my grandmother, my mother, my older sister, my younger sister, and my little brother. My favorite subject has been U.S. history this year because I find history to be very interesting and I love learning about what happened in the past. My favorite teacher this year has been Mr. Andrews because he gives us so much information about U.S. history and he always has a positive attitude, you can definitely tell that he loves teaching his students. I currently don't participate in any clubs or sports. I like to worship Jesus, listen to music, bake / cook, color, hangout with friends and family, and go shopping in my free time during the winter. In the summertime, I like to worship Jesus, go to the beach, tan, swim, go camping, go hiking, go to the fair, and go tubing during my free time. After high school, I plan to go to college in order to become a labor and delivery nurse or a surgical technician. I'm proud to be a WHS panther because Watervliet provides students with many learning opportunities and wants all their students to thrive in life.

YOUR FEBRUARY 2025 JUNIOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH--ARIANA ELLSWORTH! I have my parents, my step dad and mother, as well as my 4 other siblings, Thane, Aiela, Harbor, and Holden. Currently, my favorite subjects are Art and Choir. My whole life my interests and hobbies have been revolved around singing and being creative, joining these classes has only grown my desire and love to learn new music as well as writing lyrics, being in art has really allowed me to find my spark, I don't think I would have ever found my potential for art, if I hadn't joined, same goes for choir. This then leads to the two best teachers I have this year, and of course in general, Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Brush. Mrs. Hunt has shown me and the class so many techniques to draw, shade, literally anything and that is what has helped me find my love for art, I find it very therapeutic and just a way to escape from reality and go inside my head and make something beautiful, I don't think I would have ever found that feeling if it weren't for Mrs. Hunt. Mrs. Brush, I've been in her choir ever since i've come to watervliet and has overtime pushed me to be the best version of myself, find that spark for music even if it gets hard sometimes and it's okay to make mistakes, not only is this true in music, but it also helps me in the long run just throughout life in general, she has such a strong passion for teaching music, bonding with her class as a family, and helps us to sound and do the best we can. A few things I enjoy doing in my freetime is drawing, writing stories or lyrics, poems, singing, I adore singing. It is a lot of where my passion is put into. I would like to become a future elementary teacher or become involved with law enforcement, though, no matter what I will be making music but it won't be my main job, just a hobby I extremely love. I am proud to be a WHS panther because I have grown to become who I am today with the teachers and opportunities it provides as well as many fun events. It's helped me find who I am, find those close friends, and overall have a good education.

YOUR FEBRUARY 2025 JUNIOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH--NORA BILLINGS! I live in two households, one with my mom and the other house with my dad, stepmom, and my sister. My favorite subject this year has been Chemistry because the class is interesting. My favorite teacher has been Mrs. Irmen because she is always understanding. I don't participate in any sports or clubs. In my free time I like to hangout with my friends and play video games. After high school I plan to go into welding or auto mechanics. I'm proud to be a WHS Panther because they give me lots of opportunities to achieve my goals for after high school.

YOUR FEBRUARY 2025 SENIOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH --ERICK JIMENEZ! I have 5 family members, my mom and dad, my 2 older brothers, and lastly my older sister. My siblings have all done some form of college education, my sister is studying radiology, my oldest brother has his accounting degree and my 2nd oldest brother is studying computer science. My favorite subject has always been math because I found it the most enjoyable for me, and science because of the labs that you do. My favorite teachers are Andrews and Hickman, but O'Toole has been fun lately because of the labs that you do. But Andrews and Hickman will always be my favorite because they made their classes really enjoyable. Same goes for Dimino. I'm sort of getting interested in Track & Field mainly just for fun. I like to play video games, watch youtube, and take my dog on walks. I'm not too sure on what to do, but I roughly want to do business or a chiropractor or something that helps people. I am proud to be a WHS Panther because of how the school helps you as an individual.

YOUR FEBRUARY 2025 SENIOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH--JORGE ZUNIGA! I have five family members. An older sister, a younger sister, and my mom and dad. My older sister is at the University of Missouri. My younger sister is an 8th grader. My mom teaches 7th grade at Watervliet. Lastly, my dad is a logistics manager. My favorite subject is either history or math. History, I like because it is interesting to see how everything became how it is. While math gives me a little challenge that I enjoy. While there are many great teachers at Watervliet, my favorite has to be Mr.Andrews. He really understands American History and connects with all the students in his class. He made American History very interesting to me, and I have taken two college courses this year on American History to learn more about it. I play soccer, cross country, and I am planning on running track and playing golf this upcoming spring. I am also in the National Honor Society, Student Council, Student Advisory Council, and I was a mentor for the freshman during the summer. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends or playing my guitar or piano. After high school, I plan to go to a four-year university and earn a Bachelor's degree in construction management and a Master's degree in finance. I am proud to be a Watervliet Panther because Watervliet gives you the opportunity to succeed if you act upon it.

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Tuesday March 4th. My name is Ayana Marshall and I am your Tuesday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is soft shell beef tacos, diced tomatoes, romaine ribbons, garden salsa, sour cream, pineapple Happy Birthday to Emma Kirksey & Cayden Ryan CONGRATULATIONS to your newest senior FAFSA completer–Irvin Hernandez. He claimed his $50 yesterday. We are still passing out gift cards. Tell Mr. Coburn if you have completed your FAFSA! Luke Isbrecht took to the mats on the State's biggest stage this weekend, wrestling in the Individual State Finals at Ford Field in Detroit. He fought hard in the first round, losing a tight match 3-5 against the 4th ranked wrestler in his division and weight class. Luke bounced back in the second round, defeating his opponent by score of 15-5. Unfortunately he was unable to win his third match of the day, and his season (and high school wrestling career) ended Friday evening. Luke finished the season as one of the top 12 wrestlers in the State of Michigan for the D3 126 pound weight class. Great job Luke! After school detention will be TODAY and Wednesday (not Thursday) this week. Tickets for Moana Jr. will be sold during all lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays only until March 13, 2025. Make sure to get yours before they sell out! Anyone interested in playing Baseball this Spring - Please see Coach Tremblay this week to get a Try-Out Schedule and to see the Try-Out Groups (Posted in the Gym) Attention all students traveling to Europe this spring break. We will have our mandatory pre-departure meeting this Thursday, March 6th at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Please bring all required documents from your trip folder with you to this meeting. If you have any questions please see Mr. Andrews. It is time for the next dual enrollment grade check. All dual enrolled students show Mrs. Tyler your grades as soon as possible! Fall 2025-2026 varsity cheer team information: If anyone is interested in joining the Varsity cheer team in the fall, there is a meeting in the auditorium lobby on Friday March 7 from 3:30-4pm. It is strongly encouraged to attend. After school homework help this week TODAY, Wednesday, and Thursday with Mr. Arter in his room. TODAY and Thursday with Mrs. O'Toole and NHS members in her room. TODAY with Mr. Dimino (math) in his room. Wednesday and Thursday with Mrs. Hunt in her room. Seniors: Please check your email and vote for your Senior Favorites today. You will get a new voting ballot each Monday for the next three weeks with 4 senior favorite categories each week. Please select two students for each category. Anyone interested in participating in track this spring needs to sign up in either Coach Weber’s room or Coach Irmen’s room. It is time for the next dual enrollment grade check. All dual enrolled students show Mrs. Tyler your grades as soon as possible! Registration is open for next school year at LMC. If you are interested in dual enrollment next year, please see Mrs. Tyler in the counseling office for more information! Teachers are reviewing HALLWAY expectations in all 3rd hour classes this week if they have not done so already. Earning a PBIS ticket for demonstrating respect, responsibility, and safety at school are: Jack Rodgers, Kevin Johnson, and Ava Thomas. Please come to the office now to claim your coupon or candy. We have the opportunity to send seniors to the Millwright Carpentry and Training Center in Wayland on April 17th. If you are a senior and you would like to go, check your email for more information. Thank you. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS TO ANNOUNCE FRESHMAN ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK WINNER! 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!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Monday March 3rd. My name is Logan Alyssa Brown and I am your Monday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is popcorn chicken smackers w/WG dinner roll, macaroni & cheese, steamed broccoli, fresh strawberries Happy Birthday to Chloe Peek & Javion Veal! Tickets for Moana Jr. will be sold during all lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays only until March 13, 2025. Make sure to g​​et yours before they sell out! Anyone interested in playing Baseball this Spring - Please see Coach Tremblay this week to get a Try-Out Schedule and to see the Try-Out Groups (Posted in the Gym) After school homework help this week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with Mr. Arter in his room. Tuesday and Thursday with Mrs. O'Toole and NHS members in her room. Tuesday with Mr. Dimino (math) in his room. Wednesday and Thursday with Mrs. Hunt in her room. For those students who received NHS invites–We will be holding a mandatory informational meeting on Tuesday, March 4th at 7:30 am to go over application requirements and information about what NHS is about. The application is going to be due on March 27th by 3:10 PM. Seniors: Please check your email and vote for your Senior Favorites today. You will get a new voting ballot each Monday for the next three weeks with 4 senior favorite categories each week. Please select two students for each category. Anyone interested in participating in track this spring needs to sign up in either Coach Weber’s room or Coach Irmen’s room. Attention all students traveling to Europe this spring break. We will have our mandatory pre-departure meeting this Thursday, March 6th at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Please bring all required documents from your trip folder with you to this meeting. If you have any questions please see Mr. Andrews. Teachers are reviewing HALLWAY expectations in all 3rd hour classes this week if they have not done so already. Earning a PBIS ticket for demonstrating respect, responsibility, and safety at school is Cadence Phillips. Please come to the office now to claim your coupon or candy. Next Monday students will also receive an email for another awesome March is reading month activity. Check out the bulletin board in the English hallway in the meantime. We have the opportunity to send seniors to the Millwright Carpentry and Training Center in Wayland on April 17th. If you are a senior and you would like to go, check your email for more information. Thank you. Ms. Powers has emailed all students attending Van Buren Tech and the Coloma CTE program. If you respond to her email, you can come pick a prize out of the main office. Read her email today and respond. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS TO ANNOUNCE FRESHMAN ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK WINNER! 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!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Friday, February 28th. My name is Logan Schaefer and I am your Friday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is Bosco Sticks, marinara sauce, pineapple garden salad, sour cherry & lemon fruit slushie Happy Birthday to Trent Geike, Adrian Hernandez & Ramsey Perez! Your newest senior FAFSA completer is Angel Nearpass! She earned her $50. Nice job Angel! Seniors: Please check your email and vote for your Senior Favorites today. You will get a new voting ballot each Monday for the next three weeks with 4 senior favorite categories each week. Please select two students for each category. Anyone interested in participating in track this spring needs to sign up in either Coach Weber’s room or Coach Irmen’s room. Attention all students traveling to Europe this spring break. We will have our mandatory pre-departure meeting next Thursday, March 6th at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Please bring all required documents from your trip folder with you to this meeting. If you have any questions please see Mr. Andrews. Teachers are reviewing cafeteria expectations in all 3rd hour classes this week if they have not done so already. Earning a PBIS ticket for demonstrating respect, responsibility, and safety at school is Ava Thomas. Please come to the office now to claim your coupon or candy. Next week on the announcements we will start our MARCH IS READING MONTH daily trivia competition courtesy of our English teachers. Listen to the announcements starting Monday and win a treat if you are the first to respond with the correct answer. We have the opportunity to send seniors to the Millwright Carpentry and Training Center in Wayland on April 17th. If you are a senior and you would like to go, check your email for more information. Thank you. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS TO ANNOUNCE FRESHMAN ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK WINNER! 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 parent newsletter from WHS is full of information and a lot of student photos! Check it out! https://secure.smore.com/n/n97dw

Look who's off to the State Wrestling meet at Ford Field! Congratulations Luke! WHS is proud of you!

Last Saturday, students from across the district dedicated their day to helping build the set for our "Moana Jr." musical. It's coming together wonderfully, and we can't wait for the show to open on Friday, March 14th!

For their last project, students in the sculpture class went big! Drawing inspiration from the large-scale works of artist Claes Oldenburg, they teamed up to create cardboard and paper sculptures, which they then installed around the school for everyone to enjoy.

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Thursday, February 27th. My name is Lilly Summers and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is baked pasta w/meat sauce, cheesy breadsticks, peaches, sweet peppers Happy Birthday to Nevaeh Doke & Isaiah Donovan! After 4 years of incredibly hard work, time, and dedication, Luke Isbrecht will be wrestling at Ford Field at the MHSAA State Finals. He will be leaving the high school at noon on Thursday for Detroit. Thursday evening is weight in. Friday morning he will compete! Today at noon we will be asking all students and staff to step out into the halls so that we can cheer Luke on as he parades throughout building. GOOD LUCK LUKE!! From Dr. Mosher: Students, please write your answer to the following prompt on the paper displayed in the short hallway by the middle school and Dr. Mosher’s room. “Describe something you did recently that made you lose track of time” A reminder that all students are to use the chromebooks appropriately. Ms. Powers receives a daily report if you are using your chromebook inappropriately–this would include inappropriate searches, typing in foul language etc. If you are using your device in an inappropriate manner, the protocol is to shut down your device so that you no longer have access to anything related to google. Use your device appropriately and you have nothing to worry about. From Mrs. Hollandsworth–REMINDER: The Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp visit has been rescheduled for Friday, February 28th. They will be here all day auditioning people during class. If you would like to audition for a merit scholarship, click here: Merit Scholarship Application This online application must be completed prior to Friday. You will be asked to enter the date of your scholarship day (2/28), along with this unique code: 1417 There are more fliers in the band room if you need more information! See me for more information. Seniors: Please check your email and vote for your Senior Favorites today. You will get a new voting ballot each Monday for the next three weeks with 4 senior favorite categories each week. Please select two students for each category. Softball Sign-ups are in the High School office, please stop in and sign up. Anyone interested in participating in track this spring needs to sign up in either Coach Weber’s room or Coach Irmen’s room. Attention all students traveling to Europe this spring break. We will have our mandatory pre-departure meeting next Thursday, March 6th at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Please bring all required documents from your trip folder with you to this meeting. If you have any questions please see Mr. Andrews. Teachers are reviewing cafeteria expectations in all 3rd hour classes this week if they have not done so already. Earning a PBIS ticket for demonstrating respect, responsibility, and safety at school is Jack Rodgers and Noah Prince. Please come to the office now to claim your coupon or candy. TODAY are parent teacher conferences from 4-7 pm. Parents and students should come together, enter on the cafe side of the building and can meet with any and all teachers. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS TO ANNOUNCE FRESHMAN ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK WINNER! 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 our February 2025 nominees for Student of the month! Winners will be announced at the end of the week! FRESHMEN: Eathen Burnett, Katelyn Brown, Ava Thomas, Leneya Taylor, McKaylen Laws, Payton Yeske, Liam Allerman, JT Isbrecht, Branden Saucedo, Miranda Crotts, Marlen Moron, Tori Hayes, Marshall Smith, Jose Cruz-Margarito, Madison Darling, Kaylee Bartee, Chris Murphy, and Ava Bentley SOPHOMORES: Angelica Daisy, Kyle Domingo, Hanna Ice, Daijahnae Hatcher, Hailey Adams, Makena Guzman, Kalyn Manley, Leanna Lovell, Isaias Mendez, Jess Eldred, Vivienne Sexton, Hanna Lomoro, Allison Poole, and Olivia Mitchell JUNIORS: Riley Smith, Nora Billings, Natalaya Desjardin, Jaylee Havenaar, Ava Sprague, Kaz Miller, Cole Getz, Ariana Ellsworth, Landon Layer, Abigail Klopp, Leila Wells, Izzy Tarantino, Taylor Green, Sukhpreet Singh, Jack Rodgers, and Anthony Coulombe SENIORS: Jorge Zuniga, Angel Nearpass, Jewell Burgess, Riley Preston, Alyssa Brown, Maddi Roell, Jocelyn Solis, Ramsey Perez Perez, Nicole Bender, Logan Schaefer, Gavin Collins, Hector Salguero, Erick Jimenez, Kyra Sullivan, Zack Gruszczyk, Trentin Crain, and Alex Wilder

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Wednesday, February 26th. My name is Chaz Hart and I am your Wednesday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is Buffalo Chicken Pizza, fresh grape clusters, baby carrots There are no birthdays today. CONGRATULATIONS to the members of Treble and Concert Choir on your fantastic performances at District Choral Festival yesterday! Both choirs received Division 1 ratings! Way to go, choirs! The Panther Varsity Girls Basketball team ended the regular season with a victory on the road at Black River tonight, 47-37. Pacing the Panthers this evening were Moeko Crago with 10 points and Riley Preston with 7. Also scoring were Isabella Bultema 6, Daijahnae Hatcher 6, Aubrey James 4, Courtney Van Lente 4, Leila Liberto-Taylor 4, Natalie Van Lente 3, Alyssa Brown 2, and Marissa Lowell 1. The Panthers finish the regular season at 9-13 and now shift their focus to the district tournament. Watervliet is the #2 seed and will play Bangor at Bangor High School on Wednesday, March 4th at 7:00pm. The JV Lady Panthers clawed their way from 1st quarter woes to defeat Black River 38 -34. Scorers were Katelynn Kostrzewa 12, Miranda Lowell & Emma Owens 8, Hailey Adams 5, Ava Thomas 3 and Gianna Berry 2. The JV Ladies ended their winning season 15 -4. From Coach Jake: “Great season ladies, great work from everyone. I had a great time coaching this team with many memories. Good luck on your spring sports.” From Dr. Mosher: Students, please write your answer to the following prompt on the paper displayed in the short hallway by the middle school and Dr. Mosher’s room. “Describe something you did recently that made you lose track of time” A reminder that all students are to use the chromebooks appropriately. Ms. Powers receives a daily report if you are using your chromebook inappropriately–this would include inappropriate searches, typing in foul language etc. If you are using your device in an inappropriate manner, the protocol is to shut down your device so that you no longer have access to anything related to google. Use your device appropriately and you have nothing to worry about. From Mrs. Hollandsworth–REMINDER: The Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp visit has been rescheduled for Friday, February 28th. They will be here all day auditioning people during class. If you would like to audition for a merit scholarship, click here: Merit Scholarship Application This online application must be completed prior to Friday. You will be asked to enter the date of your scholarship day (2/28), along with this unique code: 1417 There are more fliers in the band room if you need more information! See me for more information. Seniors: Please check your email and vote for your Senior Favorites today. You will get a new voting ballot each Monday for the next three weeks with 4 senior favorite categories each week. Please select two students for each category. Softball Sign-ups are in the High School office, please stop in and sign up. Anyone interested in participating in track this spring needs to sign up in either Coach Weber’s room, Coach Irmen’s room, or the high school office. Teachers are reviewing cafeteria expectations in all 3rd hour classes this week if they have not done so already. Earning a PBIS ticket for demonstrating respect, responsibility, and safety at school is Eli Alsup. Please come to the office now to claim your coupon or candy. TOMORROW are parent teacher conferences from 4-7 pm. Parents and students should come together, enter on the cafe side of the building and can meet with any and all teachers. ***HAND THE PHONE TO MS. POWERS TO ANNOUNCE FRESHMAN ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK WINNER! 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!