Watervliet High School

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Tuesday, Feb 4th. My name is Ayana Marshall and I am your Tuesday morning announcement reader. WINTERFEST WEEK CONTINUES! Today’s lunch is Buffalo Chicken Pizza, cottage cheese, garden salad, watermelon Happy Birthday to Jaysen Bauschke & Cameron Pickens! After school homework help this week: Tuesday with Mrs. O'Toole (Science) Tuesday with Mrs. Riedinger (English 9 and 10) Tuesday and Thursday with Mrs. Hunt Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr. Dimino (MATH) Tuesday and Thursday with Mr. Arter Esports is meeting this afternoon in Mrs. Overackers room. Grand Valley State University will be here on February 19 at 9:30. Any senior interested in meeting with their admissions representative needs to sign up ahead of time in the guidance office. It is time for the first dual enrollment grade check of the semester. All dual enrolled students please show Mrs. Tyler your grades as soon as possible! IMPORTANT WINTERFEST INFORMATION: Students, voting for Winterfest king & queen, as well as prince & princess will take place during your lunch hours through this Thursday. Rehearsal for crowning is this Thursday at 7:30 am sharp. All king & queen, prince & princess candidates please report to the gym no later than 7:30 am. Please be on time. The winterfest dance is this Friday Feb 7th from 9-11 in the middle school gym. $5 per person. Dress code is semi-formal - No jeans or shorts permitted.You must have any guest approved by the Principal to attend. All Guest Passes (forms are in the office) are due by 3:15 TOMORROW- no late passes will be accepted. No guests will be allowed without approval in advance by the Principal. Several students showed up at the last dance with a guest that was not approved in advance. If this happens on Feb 7th, your guest will be turned away. You must be in school all day on Friday to attend the dance. Also, all students must enter through the MS main entrance; do NOT walk through the High School to get to the MS gym. Attention all golfers. There will be a short meeting after school in Coach Andrews’ room on Thursday for anyone planning to play golf this spring. If you can’t be there for any reason please stop in and see Coach Andrews ahead of time. Students who are working in the media center are not allowed to leave the media center before the bell rings for any hour. If you leave before the bell rings, you will be placed in a classroom to work on your dual enrolled class. Students are not allowed to be in the building after school unless you are here with a teacher or a coach. This included detentions, homework help, club meetings, and athletics. If you are not participating in one of those four, you are required to leave the building at 3:10. Football Weight Lifting has started and will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-5:00. Parent Teacher conferences are this Thursday from 4-7 pm in the high school. Come with a parent and enter through the cafe side of the building. You can meet with any or all of your teachers. There is no school after 11:40 am on Friday and no school next Monday due to mid winter break. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom are Miranda Lowell, Ja’q Rodgers, Sam Roland, Kenzie Webster, Leanna Lovell, Madison Darling, Joelle Petznick, Sophia Lechuga, McKaylen Laws, Taven Riggs, Aiden Domingo, Nolan Weckwerth, and Paityn Desjardin. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. Teachers are reviewing technology expectations in all 3rd hour classes this week. THIS WEEK is Winterfest week. Thank you to our Student council for putting together an awesome plan with lots of fun activities for the week. Dress up days are as follows: Wednesday is wear purple and pink Thursday is dress for your dream career or college Friday is extreme maroon and white 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!

During conferences on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 4:30-7, come visit us in the intervention room across from the library at North Elementary to learn more about our Title programs and provide input to our programs that are designed to help struggling learners!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 WINTERFEST PRINCES AND PRINCESSES from left to right-- Jayden Brassard Sarah Leoni Phoenix Anderson Addison Smith Anahi Howell

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 WINTERFEST KING CANDIDATES from left to right-- Tyler Kuehl Chaz Hart Emmett Williams Lucas Isbrecht Tyler Asakevich

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 WINTERFEST QUEEN CANDIDATES from left to right-- Lilly Summers Kendra Sanders Natalie Van Lente Makena Edelberg Ayana Marshall

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR FRESHMAN JANUARY 2025 Student of the Month--Steffi Lewison! I live with my mom, her boyfriend and my brother, along with our dogs. My two sisters, grandma and dad live in Wisconsin. My mom is a very hard worker along with her boyfriend and my oldest sister is a dental hygienist. My favorite teachers are probably Mrs. Lefor and Mr. Dimino because they are just really kind and caring teachers. My favorite class is Spanish because it's fun to learn a new language. I'm currently not in any clubs or sports. I love to draw and do art in my free time. I plan on going into mortuary science to be a mortician after high school. I'm proud to be a Panther because it's a very safe space. Students are allowed to be themselves and there are many opportunities to take part in sports or clubs and there are always people who can help you.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR FRESHMAN JANUARY 2025 Student of the Month--Nolan Weckwerth! Hi my name is Nolan Weckwerth. My family consists of my three siblings (Susannah, Daniel, and Grace), my Mom, my stepdad (Jon), my Dad, my stepmom (Nuris), and my stepsister (Nicole). My favorite teacher is Mrs. Hollandsworth because she pushes me to become my very best, is very supportive and hilarious at the same time. My favorite class right now is jazz band due to the music we play in that class and the friends I have made overtime because of that class. I am involved in the school musical Moana, marching band, and track. Some things I like to do in my freetime are play piano, read books, learn French, read The Bible, watch movies/shows/musicals, and listen to music or podcasts. After high school, I plan to either go to Western Michigan University or study abroad in Paris/France. I don't really know what to major in yet but I have some time to figure it out. I am proud to be a WHS Panther because of the supportive adults and friends I have met due to this school. They have really helped me out when I'm feeling down. Overall the environment at WHS is helpful when I need a little push to be a better version of myself!

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR SOPHOMORE JANUARY 2025 Student of the Month--Alexis Coburn! My family are strong individuals. They want me to do well and succeed in my life. They also want good for me. I believe my family is one of the strongest ones out there. No matter what life has brought us, we all try our best as people. My favorite teacher would most likely be my ELA teacher. I enjoy Mrs.Riedinger. She always listens and is always willing to listen. I also really like Mrs. Lefor. My favorite class would be Spanish class. I enjoy having Mrs. Lefor. She’s always understanding and will work with you to guide you. We also play games to learn our words better for her class. I love to play Fortnite and spend time to my loved ones during my free time. I’m not fully sure what I plan to do after high school. I feel like I would try to do something in the cps/ foster care system to help children in need. I’m proud to be a Watervliet student because no matter the challenges life brings the school will work with you to help you in any way possible to keep you on your feet.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR SOPHOMORE JANUARY 2025 Student of the Month--Mackenzie Webster! My family consists of my brothers Maxton, and Maddox, and my mother Maghan. As well as my two dogs Gizmo and Kyra, and my cat Bella. My favorite teacher is Mrs. Brush. I have been with her since 6th grade. She gives amazing feedback and support and surrounds me with a good environment, one I want to work in. She has us all strive for the best. My favorite class is Spanish because I enjoy learning the foreign language as well as the environment of new teaching aspects and engagement. What I like to do in my free time is hang out with my friends, and family as well as pets, and sometimes read. What I plan to do after high school is go to college, but I'm not sure what for yet. I'm proud to be a WHS Panther because I get the ability to meet new people, explore, I'm open to more learning opportunities, and get to grow in my journey from high school to out of high school.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU JUNIOR JANUARY Student of the Month--Daz Zang! I have divorced parents, so my time is split. I have 4 pets, a cat at my mom's and 2 dogs, and a cat at my dad's. My sister and her daughter live with me at my mom's, while at my dad's it's just my pets, me, my dad, and my brother. I also have 2 half brothers,. Also my pets' names are Remy, Ziggy, Zoey, and Coco. My favorite teacher has been Ms. Irmen for quite some time now, because she's always willing to help me when I need it, and gives me extra time on assignments. She's also really great with teaching chemistry and I'm able to grasp the concepts of chemistry quite well because of her. I also chat with her about some of my interests and such, she is very sweet about it. She has to be one of the most understanding teachers I have ever met. My current favorite class is Chemistry because I find it the most interesting, solving complex problems and experimenting with different chemicals in labs is always fun. My teacher is also another reason why I love chemistry so much. I'm not involved in any sports or clubs, due to being extremely busy with things at home and schoolwork. I love to play video games in my free time, and write too. I'm writing my own short story for one of my characters, and one of the video games I'm playing right now is Persona 3 Reload, the Persona franchise is my favorite. After high school I plan on getting a job, possibly going to a community college. I want to be able to make enough money so I can be a full time author and Vtuber/live streamer. I'm proud to be a panther because of my teachers, I appreciate them being accommodating towards me when they can. I'm going to continue to strive to do my best because of them!

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR JUNIOR JANUARY 2025 Student of the Month--Phoenix Anderson! My family consists of my mom, my little brother, Jaxon and my sister, Sage. My favorite teacher is probably Mr. Linderman. I've had him 2 years in a row and he's been my basketball coach for 2 years. My favorite class is US History in Depth. It's a fun class getting to learn lots of new material. I play basketball, soccer, and baseball. In my free time I work a lot and go on runs. After high school I want to attend a 4 year college and do photography for sports. I'm proud to be a WHS Panther because it means coming to school everyday and supporting our teams.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR SENIOR JANUARY 2025 Student of the Month--Owen Epple! My family consists of my older brother, my mom, and my dad. My brother is a freshman at Davenport University where he plays baseball. My dad is an apple and peach farmer, and my mom helps with the farm and is a loan and grant analyst. My favorite teacher ever was Mrs. Romeo in third grade. I remember her class always being super fun and she was really amazing. My favorite class is WoodShop with Mr Steele. I have made a ton of cool projects and woodworking has became a new hobby of mine. I play baseball, basketball, and football as a panther. In my free time I like to play sports and be outdoors. I like to hunt and fish and spend time with family and friends. After high school I plan to attend Michigan State University and study plant and soil science. I am proud to be a Panther because Watervliet is my home town, and I have so many wonderful friends and family from Watervliet as well. I am also proud to be a panther because we are baseball state champs!

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR SENIOR JANUARY 2025 Student of the Month--Nic Terry! My family is really close. My mom is really sweet and caring she also very loving. My dad is caring and loving. I liked the fact that my dad does tough love because I know it will make me a better person down the line. My brother is very sweet and loving and I can't change him for any one in the world. My favorite teacher is Mr. Arter because he is very helpful when I ask for it. He does an amazing job at explaining things to me when I don't understand it. My favorite class is English even if I don't like to read I am still able to let my creativity ideas out. I'm in a club for DnD (dungeon and dragons). In my free time I like to listen to music, drawing, and play with my cats. I'm planning to take a year or two off before I start college at Kalamazoo Valley Community College for Cosmetology. I'm proud to be a Panther because I gained a ton of experience which will help me in the future.

HAPPY WINTERFEST WEEK 2025! Awesome hall decorating this weekend!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Monday Feb 3rd. My name is Alyssa Brown and I am your Monday morning announcement reader. HAPPY WINTERFEST WEEK 2025! Today’s lunch is “mini-on” sliders, pickle slices, sliced tomato, baked potato chips, fresh grapes, romaine ribbons Happy Birthday to Aiden Bryan! Reminder: All Winterfest king & queen as well as prince & princess representatives will have their photos taken this morning. Please report to the main office by 7:30. Please wear school appropriate dress clothes, no shorts or hoodies. The SAC Wrestling Championships were held at Coloma High School Saturday, including the first ever girls conference tournament. Ayana Marshall finished in 1st place and Brooklyn Woollett in 2nd, both earning first team all conference honors. Maria Hernandez Cruz finished in 3rd place, earning honorable mention honors. The girls also finished in 2nd place in the team points standings, falling just 4.5 points shy of South Haven as a team. Luke Isbrecht finished in 2nd place in the 126 pound weight class, earning first team all conference honors. JT Isbrecht and Sam Roland also had wins on the day. The boys finished in 9th place in team points. The Panthers now move into the post-season, hosting Team Districts this Wednesday and participating in Individual Districts in Dowagiac over the weekend. Students who are working in the media center are not allowed to leave the media center before the bell rings for any hour. If you leave before the bell rings, you will be placed in a classroom to work on your dual enrolled class. Students are not allowed to be in the building after school unless you are here with a teacher or a coach. This included detentions, homework help, club meetings, and athletics. If you are not participating in one of those four, you are required to leave the building at 3:10. Football Weight Lifting has started and will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-5:00. Parent Teacher conferences are this Thursday from 4-7 pm in the high school. Come with a parent and enter through the cafe side of the building. You can meet with any or all of your teachers. The winterfest dance is Friday Feb 7th from 9-11 in the middle school gym. $5 per person. You must have any guest approved by the Principal to attend. Pick up a Guest Pass form in the office and return it by Feb 5th. No guest will be allowed without approval in advance by the Principal. Several students showed up at the last dance with a guest that was not approved in advance. If this happens on Feb 7th, your guest will be turned away. No jeans or shorts permitted. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom are Daz Zang, Eliza Brooks, Abby Solis, Aiyanna Forrester, Karina Short, Leah Melton, Kaylee Bartee, Zaylea Pates, Taven Riggs, Noah Weckwerth, and Ayden Domingo. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or THIS WEEK is Winterfest week. Thank you to our Student council for putting together an awesome plan with lots of fun activities for the week. Dress up days are as follows: Tomorrow (Tuesday) is Pajama day Wednesday is wear purple and pink Thursday is dress for your dream career or college Friday is extreme maroon and white 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!

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Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Friday January 31st. My name is Logan Schaefer and I am your Friday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is “hot ham & cheese sub sandwich, garden salad, sour cherry & lem- on fruit slushie There are no birthdays today Attention all Winterfest King & Queen, and Prince & Princes Representatives: you will have your photos taken this coming Monday, 2/3, at 7:30 am sharp. Please wear school appropriate dress clothes, no shorts or hoodies. Football Weight Lifting has started and will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-5:00. Anyone interested in playing football, there will be a meeting this Friday, January 31st, at 3:00pm in the cafeteria. Freshman girls basketball fell at home to Lakeshore yesterday. Scoring for the team were Miranda Lowell with 9, Peyton Yeske and Katelyn Brown each with 6, Marley Alsup 4 and Aiyanna Forrester& Gianna Berry with 2 each. The JV girls hosted Allegan and won 25 - 20. Scorers were: Ava Thomas & Katelyn Kostrzewa 6, Kelsie Gaston 5, Emma Owens 4, and Miranda Lowell & Hailey Adams with 2. The Lady Panthers are back in action on Tuesday as they head to Schoolcraft to take on the Eagles. Parent Teacher conferences are next Thursday from 4-7 pm in the high school. Come with a parent and enter through the cafe side of the building. You can meet with any or all of your teachers. The winterfest dance is Friday Feb 7th from 9-11 in the middle school gym. $5 per person. You must have any guest approved by the Principal to attend. Pick up a Guest Pass form in the office and return it by Feb 5th. No guest will be allowed without approval in advance by the Principal. Several students showed up at the last dance with a guest that was not approved in advance. If this happens on Feb 7th, your guest will be turned away. No jeans or shorts permitted. All students have been emailed their semester 1 report card. Check your email to verify your grades for the semester. Reports have also been emailed to all parents. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom is So’Marion Bennett and Mattie Medlin. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. Next week is Winterfest week. Thank you to our Student council for putting together an awesome plan with lots of fun activities for the week. Dress up days are as follows: Monday is crazy hair day–NO HATS ALLOWED–Crazy hair only Tuesday is Pajama day Wednesday is wear purple and pink Thursday is dress for your dream career or college Friday is extreme maroon and white 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 Thursday January 30th. My name is Lilly Summers and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is “Mini” on Sliders, sliced tomato, pickle spear, pasta salad w/fresh vegetables, kiwifruit Happy Birthday to Aaron Alvarado & Skyler Blaylock! Homework help this week after school is: Mr. Arter TODAY Mrs. Hunt TODAY Mrs. O'Toole TODAY You must have your own ride home at 4 pm. Congratulations to our newest FAFSA completers–Carter Krohn!! HE earned his $50 gift card this week. Seniors who can complete a FAFSA by March 1st will earn a $50 visa gift card. Reach out to Mr. Coburn or Ms. Powers for help if needed. Attention all Winterfest King & Queen, and Prince & Princes Representatives: you will have your photos taken this coming Monday, 2/3, at 7:30 am sharp. Please wear school appropriate dress clothes, no shorts or hoodies. Football Weight Lifting has started and will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-5:00. Anyone interested in playing football, there will be a meeting this Friday, January 31st, at 3:00pm in the cafeteria. The winterfest dance is Friday Feb 7th from 9-11 in the middle school gym. $5 per person. You must have any guest approved by the Principal to attend. Pick up a Guest Pass form in the office and return it by Feb 5th. No guest will be allowed without approval in advance by the Principal. Several students showed up at the last dance with a guest that was not approved in advance. If this happens on Feb 7th, your guest will be turned away. No jeans or shorts permitted. All students have been emailed their semester 1 report card. Check your email to verify your grades for the semester. Reports have also been emailed to all parents. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom is Isaiah Donovan, Nic Terry, Halee McLean, Alex Wilder, Makena Guzman, Dominic Stack, and Alex Sexton. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. The first D&D club meeting will be held in Mr. Dimino’s room after school TODAY at 3:15. All are welcome to learn more about this new after school activity. Next week is Winterfest week. Thank you to our Student council for putting together an awesome plan with lots of fun activities for the week. Dress up days are as follows: Monday is crazy hair day–NO HATS ALLOWED–Crazy hair only Tuesday is Pajama day Wednesday is wear purple and pink Thursday is dress for your dream career or college Friday is extreme maroon and white 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!

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CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Hunt, who applied for and received an acorn grant from the Berrien County Community Foundation. The $450 will be used for classroom art supplies. The check was delivered to her today! Thanks to her 3rd hour class for the photo op!