Good Morning Watervliet High School. Today is Friday, February 6th. My name is Moeko Crago and I am your Friday morning announcement reader.
💡 Good Thing for Today
🎂 Birthdays
There are no birthdays today.
Happy birthday over the weekend to Alecia Tuinstra!
🍴 Lunch Menu
Today’s lunch is cheese pizza lunch kit, baby carrots, sliced apples, caramel dip
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Seniors: All Senior Trip money is due by Friday Feb 20th. If you can get it in beforehand that would be great also. We have a chaperone meeting Sunday Feb 22 at 2pm at the High School Cafeteria. Thank you
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Interested in learning about the U.S. Service Academies (Army, Navy/Marine Corps, Air Force/Space Force, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine)? An informational presentation will be held Tuesday, February 11 during 1st hour in Ms. Irmen’s room. Students curious about college options, leadership paths, or military careers are encouraged to attend.
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There is no detention today after school.
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The Tech Center is closed today. Tech students may check out after 4th hour.
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Calling all Watervliet students! Do you have a talent or passion—poetry, art, performance, acting, or more? Show it off on March 14. Practices are Wednesdays, 3:15–4:30 in Room 173. Want to contribute in a non-performing way (art, poetry, costumes, props, etc.)? Join work days Thursdays, 3:15–4:30, also in Room 173. Can’t make a practice or unsure how to share your talent? Contact Mrs. Steadman or Ms. Sargeant—they’re happy to help.
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Seniors-the Berrien Community Foundation Scholarship application is due February 10! Please make sure to complete your application before then. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Tyler or Mrs. Dawson in the guidance office.
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Attention juniors and seniors: Do you want to earn a biliteracy seal on your diploma?
To earn the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy, students must demonstrate strong proficiency in English and at least one additional language by graduation.
Seal appears on diploma and transcript
Strengthens college, scholarship, and job applications
Can earn college credit at some universities
Students earn the biliteracy stole to be worn at graduation
If you want to sign up to take this test email Mr. Waggoner at brandon.waggoner@watervlietps.org
Just a reminder that TODAY is a half day of school and there is no school Monday due to mid winter break.
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Softball sign-ups are in the High School Office this week
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🐾 Panther Pride Pass Winners
Congratulations to Lucas Wilder, Gianna Berry, Kaylee Bartee & Daz Zang!
Please pick up your prize in the main office before 3rd hour.
🏅 Sports Update
The Watervliet Varsity Girls fell on the road at Bridgman Thursday night, 39-29. The Panthers played well defensively, holding the Bees to 16 first half points and trailed by 2 at the break. Bridgman pulled away in the third, taking a 10 point lead into the final frame. The Panthers battled but ultimately couldn’t overcome the deficit. Scoring for the Panthers on the night were Daijahnae Hatcher 11, Miranda Lowell 7, Moeko Crago 3, Leila Liberto Taylor 3, Isabella Bultema 2, Hailey Adams 2, and Addison Smith 1. The Panthers fall to 6-9 on the season. They are back in action on Saturday at home against the Red Arrow Raiders. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pm.
On Thursday night, the JV Lady Panthers traveled to Bridgman to take on the Bees. Panthers are looking to avenge their 4 point loss earlier this season at home. Both teams at the start of the game came out with a defensive mindset as 12 combined points were scored in the first quarter in favor of The Panthers. The Panthers took a 7-5 lead into the 2nd. The Panthers would have their strongest quarter this game with a 13-4 second quarter, in which they would take a 20-9 lead into half. The Panthers would cool off offensively in the 3rd quarter as Bridgman was attempting to stage a comeback. The Bees cut into the deficit as the Panther lead would be 25-17 heading into the final quarter. Defense, finishing, and confidence was the key components in the 4th. Bridgman got within 3 with under 2 minutes remaining.
The Panthers were defensively locked in all game but needed to finish to prevent a comeback by the Bees. Panthers would seal the deal after a missed shot by the Bees with 10 seconds remaining and would run time out. The Panthers emerged victorious 30-27.
The Panthers are back in action as they host Red Arrow Raiders on Saturday at 4pm
Scorers:
Campbell: 13
Zuniga: 11
Rader: 2
Thomas: 2
Brown 2
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Pledge of Allegiance
At this time, please stand. The privilege of this day is made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms we enjoy. Please place your right hand over your heart and remove your hat if you are wearing one.
“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. Have a great day… or not, Panthers—the choice is yours.