Mrs. Laws' 5th Grade Class won 1st place for Sportsmanship on North School's Field Day. Way to work for the Gold Panthers!
almost 2 years ago, Nancy Scowcroft
A group of about 20 5th grade students all wearing maroon Field Day! 2022 T-shirts are waring medals on ribbons around their necks that they won for sportsmanship at field day.
Watervliet High School's 2022 graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, June 3rd at 6:30 PM in Panther Stadium. The W-A-Y Watervliet High School graduation ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 8 at 6:30 PM in the WHS Auditorium. Come celebrate our graduates with us!
almost 2 years ago, Nancy Scowcroft
A group of high school grads are in the photo at the top and the text reads, "What the world sees."  A group of approximately kindergarten age children are wearing caps and gowns in the bottom picture and the text reads, "What their moms see."
Girls on the run 5k practice! #pantherpride #girlsontherun #northelementary
about 2 years ago, Bill Tiefenbach
girls on the run
The Blossomtime representatives frtom each school were at North Elementary to read to each of our classrooms. Such a fine group of students from our area. Thank you to all that were involved for organizing this great event for our kiddos.
about 2 years ago, Bill Tiefenbach
students walking down hall
students reading
choir students
group picture of students
WPS Resource Officer Thornsbury, along with the Watervliet and Coloma Township police departments, invites our elementary age students to join the fun this Saturday between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM at the bike rodeo! Check out the flier for more information! See you there!
about 2 years ago, Nancy Scowcroft
A flierfromt eh Watervleit and Coloma Township police department advertising a Bike Rodeo on Saturday May 7  form 10 am to 2 pm at Midway Baptist Church.  Bring your bike for the obstacle course. Can't bring your bike?  No worries!  There will be bikes available to use.  The rodeo is open to any student of Watervliet or Coloma Schools.  Lunch provided.  Bike and Helmet give-aways.  Music.
The CW Robotarians are competing in the FIRST Robotics World Championships today through Saturday, in Houston, TX. WPS students (Bryce Priebe, Max Stone, and Nathan Litaker are there. You can watch the live stream at https://bit.ly/3KaEUcw.
about 2 years ago, Ric Seager
CW Robos
Please consider supporting this fundraiser to benefit long-time Watervliet Middle School former custodian Randy Lowe. Thank you!
about 2 years ago, Nancy Scowcroft
Flyer for a Pancake Breakfast Benefit for past Hartford Fire Chief Randy Lowe, who had an extended hospital  and rehab center stay resulting from an accident while working at his home in December.  The benefit is Sunday, April 24th, 7 AM - Noon at the Hartford Fire Station, 436 E. Main St., Hartford.  It is sponsored by Gala T Inn Restaurant, Mr. C's Barber Shop of Lawrence, Lawrence Township Emergency Services Auxiliary, and Hartford Firefighters Association
Watervliet High School Students and staff got a pre-view showing of student artwork which will be entered in some major area art shows this spring. Here are just a few of the entries.
about 2 years ago, Nancy Scowcroft
Painting of a head and shoulders of a woman done in blue and black with a  red background.  Titled:  In Blue, Acrylic, by Aubrey James, 10th grade, WHS
A painting of a honey bee and honey combs done in color on black and white news print, with  four small balck and white bee drawings affixed .  Titled:  Hive.  Mixed Medium Collage by Mia Ryan, 12th grade, WHS
a donut box fille with ceramic donuts sculpted and glazed by WHS art students in 9th - 12th grade.  Titled:  Sweet Tooth, Ceramics
Several art pieces are lying on a table for viewing
Information about the child tax credit is available at this link: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5534g.pdf
about 2 years ago, Nancy Scowcroft
a group of 8 pastel colored piggy banks are shown underneath the words, "If you missed an Economic Impact Payment, check out the IRS Recovery Rebate Credit. "  Underneath it reads, "Your piggy bank shouldn't be left out:  IRS.   irs.gov/rrc
The Watervliet High School chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive today. By the time the event wraps up this afternoon, about 33 people will have donated a pint of blood to The Blood Center of Michigan. Blood donations are utilized in the local area.
about 2 years ago, Nancy Scowcroft
A high school girl is donating blood.  Another girl is holding a round cutout of a blood droplet with a smiling face that says Thank you for donating blood
a phlebotomist smiles in front of a high school girl who is giving blood
A female teacher is giving a thumbs up sign as she is giving blood
A phlebotomist is preparing to draw blood from the arm of a male teacher
Do you know someone who has unselfishly given of themselves to improve Watervliet Public Schools? If so, please nominate them for the Panther Pride Award at THIS LINK --> https://forms.gle/KJn9NThpr2iDGTKZ8.
about 2 years ago, Ric Seager
Panther Ornate
There will be a fan bus available for Watervliet High School students only for the the boys' basketball regional semi-final game in Centreville on Monday, March 14.  The bus will leave WHS at 5:00 PM.  Anyone attending the game, including students riding the fan bus, will need to purchase a ticket online at GoFan.co  Ticket cost is $9 for regional events.  
about 2 years ago, Nancy Scowcroft
Let's go Panthers!
about 2 years ago, Nancy Scowcroft
A photo of the boys basketball coach with a clipboard seated and giving team members instructions during a time out.  Players are standing , listening, and looking on.  Text on the let says, "District Finals ad Buchanan -- 7:00 vs. Buchanan, tickets at  www.gofan.com, theme:  Hawaiian Attire (Waterlviet Panther Logo)
Information about the child tax credit is available at this link: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5534g.pdf
about 2 years ago, Nancy Scowcroft
A child's drawing of a black cat and the text:  You've not missed your chance!  If you didn't receive advance payments, claim the Child Tax Credit on your 2021 tax return.  IRS, irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Congratulations to Eli Marshall! 2022 Div III HWT State Runner Up 144 Career Wins Team Captain #PantherPride
about 2 years ago, Ric Seager
Eli M
Congratulations to Eli Marshall for his second place finish at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals today! Great job and Great Season, Eli!!
about 2 years ago, Ric Seager
Eli
Information about the child tax credit is available at this link: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5534g.pdf
about 2 years ago, Nancy Scowcroft
A graphic with a child's drawing of a mother and son and the text, "Families who didn't receive advance Child Tax Credit payments can claim the full amount they're eligible for on their 2021 tax return.  IRS,.  irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Watervliet Varsity Quiz Bowl team won its final tournament last night in Lawrence. The Quiz Bowl team swept all meets and tournaments and takes 1st for the season. Great Job David Koshar, Jake Kroepel, Kaitlynn Cockrun, and Jonah Wise!
about 2 years ago, Nancy Scowcroft
Quiz Bowl team members (4) hold up their championship ribbons
Several Quiz bowl contestants are seated at a table holding corded buzzers to use as they participate in the  competition
All Winterfest basketball games will be played today.  JV boys and girls will both play at 4:15 PM. JV Girls will be in the middle school gym and JV boys will be in the high school gym. Then at 6:00 and 7:30 PM, our varsity Panther girls and boys teams will play the Martin Clippers in the high school gym. Come out to support your Watervliet basketball teams. Go Panthers!
about 2 years ago, Nancy Scowcroft
Due to inclement weather, all WPS schools are closed today. Afternoon and evening activities will be decided by 2 PM.
about 2 years ago, Ric Seager