Today, May 8, 2025, we experienced a malfunction of our duress system, leading to several lockdown alert initiations within a short period. These alerts were false alarms. Our Technology Services team worked with service providers to identify the bug and stabilize the system. At no time were any students or staff in peril.
We are working with our partners to determine why this happened and take appropriate actions to make certain the system is functioning properly at all times.
We know lockdown notifications can be unsettling for some of our students. However, as we discover any system integration problems, we are able to fix them and build a more robust security situation for our students and staff.
Thanks,
Ric Seager
THANK YOU, Watervliet Community! Your support passed the $13.5 million bond! We're so excited for the bright future ahead for our community and schools. We couldn't have done it without you!
Your chance to learn more! Join us this Tuesday, April 8th, at 6:00 PM in the Watervliet High School Media Center to learn more about the bond proposal and how it can be achieved with no-mill-increase to the current bond levy. We'll have a brief presentation followed by an extensive Q&A session.
Watervliet Public Schools is home to amazing teachers, and it's time to celebrate them! The Michigan Department of Education invites you to capture a heartfelt 15-30 second video of your student thanking a teacher who's made a difference. Simply record it on your phone, and follow the submission instructions on the flyer or MDE website. Videos are being accepted until April 16, 2025.
Come learn more about the facilities proposal and learn about the no-mill-increase (over current levy) bond proposal this Wednesday, March 26th, at 6:00 PM, at the Watervliet HS Media Center.
A brief presentation will be followed by a robust Q&A opportunity for all attendees.
Good Morning!
Due to inclement weather, all Watervliet Public Schools will be closed today, February 20th.
Decisions regarding evening events will be made later today.
If you must go out, please drive carefully.
Due to icy covered roads, all Watervliet Public Schools will be closed today, February 6, 2025. Conferences will not be held today and may be rescheduled. Afternoon and evening events will be determined by noon today.
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!
Due to the weather conditions all school Music Rehearsals are canceled for Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.
Due to extreme wind chills and potentially heavy snowfall being forecasted overnight tonight through tomorrow morning, all Watervliet Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st.
All evening competitions are canceled tonight. Any practices held today will be completed by 6:00 PM. We will decide on tomorrow's after-school activities by noon.
Mr. Steele's woodworking students had some holiday fun and a little competition racing sleds today.
Ready to get into the holiday spirit? Join our Middle School and High School choir students at 7:00 PM this evening in the high school auditorium for some festive music as they present their winter choir concert. These kids make beautiful music together! The choirs are under the direction of Mrs. Tami Brush.
WPS Parents and Students:
The forecast for tomorrow morning is for gusting winds and frosty wind chills. We will close schools if wind chills are sustained at -20 degrees or worse. Currently, the National Weather Service forecast is calling for wind chills near or just below 0 degrees.
The weather will be cold!! Please make sure students are properly bundled up for the weather, especially those who wait at bus stops for transportation.
At this time, the forecast indicates that we will attend school tomorrow. Please be on the lookout for information about school closures should conditions worsen overnight and forecasts change.
All Watervliet Public Schools will be OPEN on Friday, December 6, 2024. Bus pick-up times may be slightly delayed as drivers will be driving with all necessary caution.
Out of an abundance of caution, all athletic events and practices scheduled for today, Thursday, December 5th, have been canceled. Everyone stay safe!
Good Morning:
Due to high winds and icy road conditions, all Watervliet Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, December 5th. Decisions regarding evening games will be made after noon today.
If you must go out today, please exercise caution as roads are slick and wind gusts are very strong.
Due to oncoming, inclement weather all evening athletic competitions today have been cancelled. Middle school cheer and all high school practices are still on.
All middle school basketball practices have been cancelled.
Watervliet Panthers' girls and boys basketball game scheduled for this evening are ON, despite the school snow day today.
Lady Panthers will play at Hartford, with the JV game scheduled for 6:00 PM and the Varsity to follow at 7:30 PM.
Panther Boys travel to Schoolcraft where the JV team will take on the Eagles at 5:30 PM and the Varsity game is scheduled for 7:00.
Come on out to cheer on our Panther basketball teams this evening!
Due to inclement weather, all Watervliet Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Look for information after 12:00 PM tomorrow regarding scheduled HS games.
Watervliet Public Schools has canceled all after-school activities today, Monday, December 2nd due to weather conditions. All students must leave the school campuses after school hours today.