Watervliet High School

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FAFSA HELP FOR SENIOR FAMILIES!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Friday January 19th. Today is a half day of school. Please make sure to pick up a sack lunch before you leave the building today. "It is time for the Great Talent Show Sign-ups. There are many categories this year including design, writing and performance! We also need people interested in crew to sign up. See Mrs. Sargeant or the sign-up posters through the school for more information! Sign ups are this week and next week, and the first informational meeting will be Monday, January 29 from 3:15 to 4:30 in Mrs. Sargeant’s room." There is only transportation to the tech center in the Am today. If you are dual enrolled next semester, you are required to attend a mandatory dual enrollment meeting on Monday. Check your email for details. Tutors are needed for Algebra and Geometry. If you are interested in tutoring, please see Mrs. Dawson. THIS SUNDAY is a free FAFSA help session here at the high school from 2-4 in the cafe with Mr. Coburn. All seniors have been emailed the registration link. Sign up if you would like to meet with him or need help with your FAFSA. NEXT Friday is our first FAFSA Friday. Any senior who has a FAFSA completed by this Friday will be recognized and rewarded with a $50 visa gift card. 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!

EXAM INFORMATION FOR FRIDAY! This information has been emailed to all parents and students. We are taking exams for periods 1 and 2 at the high school on Friday, January 19th. The exam for period 1 is from 8:10-9:45 AM. The students will have a 15 minute break to get snacks in the cafe, take a walk, study, etc. The exam for period 2 is from 10:00 AM -11:40 AM. We will dismiss at 11:40 AM and all students are encouraged to take a sack lunch out of the building. If your child qualified for the 3 and a B incentive or the 5 and an A incentive, he/she is not required to be in school tomorrow. This attendance will not count against your child. There is bus transportation to the tech center in the AM only on Friday. If your child attends the tech center and has his/her own transportation, he/she is encouraged to attend in the afternoon. If your child cannot attend because we are not supplying transportation, his/her absence will be excused. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this new exam schedule. If you or your child has any questions or concerns regarding this exam schedule, please email me at cpowers@watervlietps.org. Students will be taking exams for periods 3, 4, and 5 on Monday and I will be emailing you information on that schedule later this week.

All high school students are encouraged to participate!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Thursday January 18th and we are glad to have you back in the building! My Name is Julia Pepple and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. Today is a half day of school. All students will attend all classes. Please make sure that you know what exams you do and do not have to take in each class before you leave the building today. Exams for periods 1 and 2 will take place tomorrow. There is transportation to the tech center everyday this week nd next. All tech students are expected to attend unless you have an exam here in the Am that you need to take. If you are dual enrolled next semester, you are required to attend a mandatory dual enrollment meeting on Monday. Check your email for details. Tutors are needed for Algebra and Geometry. If you are interested in tutoring, please see Mrs. Dawson. THIS SUNDAY is a free FAFSA help session here at the high school from 2-4 in the cafe with Mr. Coburn. All seniors have been emailed the registration link. Sign up if you would like to meet with him or need help with your FAFSA. NEXT Friday is our first FAFSA Friday. Any senior who has a FAFSA completed by this Friday will be recognized and rewarded with a $50 visa gift card. 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!

Panther Parents: THANK YOU for your patience as we navigate through these snow days and an updated exam schedule. The updated schedule for the next week has been emailed to your child and to you. If you have questions or concerns, you are welcome to email Ms. Powers at cpowers@watervlietps.org. Stay safe and warm and I look forward to seeing your child back in the building tomorrow. Thursday Jan 18th 1/2 day schedule attending all classes periods 1-7; All students should be back in school no matter what. 11:40 AM dismissal Friday Jan 19th 1/2 day schedule: Exams 1 and 2 1st : 8:10 - 9:45 Break : 9:45 - 10:00 2nd : 10:00 - 11:40 If you are exempt from one or more exams, you do not need to be in attendance at that time. Monday - Exams 3, 4, 5 January 22nd Full day : Exams 3, 4, 5 1st hour : 8:10 - 9:10 3rd exam : 9:15 - 10:45 Lunch A : 10:45-11:15 6th hour for Lunch B students 10:50 - 11:20 Lunch B : 11:20 - 11:50 6th hour for Lunch A students 11:20 - 11:50 4th hour Exam : 11:55 - 1:25 5th hour Exam : 1:30 - 3:10 If you are exempt from an exam, you do not need to be in attendance for that time. Tuesday - Exams 6 & 7 January 23rd Full day : Exams 6,7 First hour : 8:10 - 8:30 2nd hour : 8:35 - 8:55 3rd hour : 9:00 - 9:20 4th hour : 9:25 - 9:45 5th hour : 9:50 - 10:10 6th hour : 10:15 - 10:35 7th hour : 10:40 - 11:00 Lunch A : 11:05 - 11:35 6th Hour for Lunch B students 11:05 - 11:35) Or split between 6&7 Lunch B : 11:40 - 12:10 6th Hour for Lunch A students 11:40 - 12:10 6th Hour exam : 12:15 - 1:40 7th Hour exam : 1:45 - 3:10 If you are exempt from a 6th or 7th hour exam, you do not need to be in attendance for that time. Wednesday - 2nd Semester begins January 24th

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Due to forecasted extreme wind chills for tomorrow morning and unplowed roads, all Watervliet Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. A decision regarding evening events will be made by noon tomorrow. Stay warm!!

WHS EXAM SCHEDULE UPDATED!

Due to forecasted extreme wind chills for tomorrow morning, all Watervliet Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. A decision regarding evening events will be made by noon tomorrow. Stay warm!!

Due to forecasted extremely low wind chills and the need to continue clearing certain back roads in the district, all Watervliet Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 15th. All athletic activities and extracurricular programs will be canceled as well.

Students in Art I spend a good portion of the second marking period learning how to work with acrylic paint. Their final challenge of the unit was to show their mastery with a free choice painting project. Here are a few of the many beautiful paintings they created.

Students in Art I spend a good portion of the second marking period learning how to work with acrylic paint. Their final challenge of the unit was to show their mastery with a free choice painting project. Here are a few of the many beautiful paintings they created.

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Thursday January 11th. My name is Julia Pepple and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is: Popcorn Chicken Bowl w/WG Dinner Roll Mashed Potato Corn Nibblets Saltine Mini's Cooked Carrots Michigan Pears & Choice of Milk Tomorrow’s breakfast is: Bagel Sandwich Pineapple & Choice of Milk There are no birthdays today. If you are dual enrolled next semester, you are required to attend a mandatory dual enrollment meeting on Monday. Check your email for details. Exams will take place next week. All of the details for exams have been emailed to you. Next Wed-Fri are half days and not early release days. No pajamas can be worn at school on exam days. Tutors are needed for Algebra and Geometry. If you are interested in tutoring, please see Mrs. Dawson. The deadline to enroll for spring semester classes at LMC is this Friday, January 12. No enrollments can be accepted after that date. This week our PBIS focus is to be respectful, responsible, and safe in the classroom. All 3rd hour teachers are asked to please review the classroom expectations with 3rd hour classes this week ! This Friday is our first FAFSA Friday. Any senior who has a FAFSA completed by this Friday will be recognized and rewarded with a $50 visa gift card. A reminder that the deadline for the 5 and an A or 3 and a B exam incentive is Monday, Jan 15th. All students have been emailed the exam schedule and exam information. PBIS winners for demonstrating respect, responsibility and safety at school are Hanna Ice Jack Rodgers Maecy Howard Alex Sipe Jeremy Morton Elliot Worley Josh Sturdevant Ashlyn Petty Alexis Hoadley Emy Baldwin 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 Tuesday, January 9th. My name is Abby Lomoro and I am your Tuesday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is: Crispitos & Guacamole Bite Size Tortilla Chips Garden Salsa Light Sour Cream Pineapple Spear Refried Bean Dip & Choice of Milk Tomorrow’s breakfast is: Blueberry Breakfast Parfait Petite Banana & Choice of Milk There are no birthdays today. Tutors are needed for Algebra and Geometry. If you are interested in tutoring, please see Mrs. Dawson. The deadline to enroll for spring semester classes at LMC is this Friday, January 12. No enrollments can be accepted after that date. This week our PBIS focus is to be respectful, responsible, and safe in the classroom. All 3rd hour teachers are asked to please review the classroom expectations with 3rd hour classes this week ! This Wednesday is an early release Day. Students can wear pajamas and we will dismiss at 1:10 pm. This Friday is our first FAFSA Friday. Any senior who has a FAFSA completed by this Friday will be recognized and rewarded with a $50 visa gift card. A reminder that the deadline for the 5 and an A or 3 and a B exam incentive is Monday, Jan 15th. All students have been emailed the exam schedule and exam information. PBIS winners for demonstrating respect, responsibility and safety at school are Hanna Ice Melanie Seske Ava Sprague Tyler Woodson Trentin Crane Emy Baldwin Jada Ovwerton Ella Geisler Jaylee Havenaar Ashton Coleman 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 is Mrs. KRISTINE LEFOR. She teaches Spanish at WHS. She has earned the PANTHER NATION FRIDGE for the first week of the new year! If you know her or your child has had her in class, you know why! Mrs. Lefor is an outstanding teacher. She works hard to make sure that all kids' needs are met in class. She builds relationships with all kids, while also holding them accountable to high standards of learning. We are lucky and grateful to have Mrs. Lefor on the WHS staff. THANK YOU Mrs. Lefor! You are the PRIDE OF PANTHER NATION!

Good Morning and WELCOME BACK Watervliet High School Panthers! Today is Monday, January 8th. My name is Tia Caldwell and I am your Monday morning announcement reader! Celebrating a birthday today is Ayana Marshall! Congratulations to our newly crowned 2024 Miss Watervliet & Miss Congeniality, Nicole Bender and 1st runner-up Lauren Laws! This week our PBIS focus is to be respectful, responsible, and safe in the classroom. All 3rd hour teachers are asked to please review the classroom expectations with 3rd hour classes this week ! This Wednesday is an early release Day. Students can wear pajamas and we will dismiss at 1:10 pm. This Friday is our first FAFSA Friday. Any senior who has a FAFSA completed by this Friday will be recognized and rewarded with a $50 visa gift card. A reminder that the deadline for the 5 and an A or 3 and a B exam incentive is Monday, Jan 15th. All students have been emailed the exam schedule and exam information. PBIS winners for demonstrating respect, responsibility and safety at school are Natalaya Desjardin Wyatt Epple Thomas Hess Connor Zwar Jacob Schaefer Aiden Bethea Isabella Clark Trentin Crain Sofie Shafer Emy Baldwin If you are unsure of your locker combination after the long break, see a building secretary for help. 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 Dean of Students, Mr. Todd Dermody and his wife Brooke on the winter break arrival of their second child and son, Brady Christian Dermody born Dec 27th at 7 lbs 15 oz. Mom and baby are doing well!

Girls & Boys basketball resumes today and tomorrow. Thursday, January 4th - Home - Gofan.co or debit/credit card at the door 9th Boys home v Dowagiac - 4:00 JV Girls home vs Dowagiac - 5:30 -- JV Boys home vs Dowagiac - 7:00 Friday, January 5th at Dowagiac - $ 7 cash at at the door Girls Varsity at Dowagiac - 5:30 Boys Varsity at Dowagiac - 7:00