Good Morning Watervliet High School. Today is Wednesday, March 25th. My name is Natalaya Desjardin and I am your Wednesday morning announcement reader.
💡 Good Thing for Today
🎂 Birthdays
There are no birthdays today.
🍴 Lunch Menu
Today’s lunch includes:
Cheeseburger
Baked BBQ Potato Chips
Baked Beans
Sliced Tomato
Banana
📢 Important Reminder
Your 2nd hour teacher will be reviewing bathroom expectations this week.
📣 Upcoming Reminders
Take home all food, drink and clothing from your locker so that you do not come back to school after spring break to insects, bad smells or rodents. Thank you!
TODAY is an Early Release Day — dismissal at 1:10 PM
TOMORROW is our Building-Wide Read-In Day 📚
👉 Bring something to read — no devices allowed
👉 If needed, teachers will provide reading materials if you do not bring something to read to class that is hard copy
Also TOMORROW… 🎉
Seniors who have completed the FAFSA can pie a staff member in the face!
👉 Event starts at 10:45 AM
There is a mental health matters planning meeting on Tuesday April 7th at 7:30 am. If you want to be a part of this planning committee, come to this first planning meeting.
🎓 Decision Day Planning Meeting 🎓
Decision Day will take place on Friday, May 1st for all seniors—whether you’re heading to college, the workforce, the military, or still deciding your next step. This day is about celebrating you!
We’re looking for seniors who want to help plan this exciting event! Join Ms. Powers for a voluntary planning meeting on:
📅 Thursday, April 9th
⏰ 7:30 AM
Bring your ideas—we have funds available and are ready to make this a memorable celebration for the Class of 2026!
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🎓🐾 Attention Seniors! 🐾🎓
Applications are now available for Outstanding Senior Boy and Outstanding Senior Girl – Class of 2026!
If you’ve demonstrated strong academics, leadership, and positive involvement at WHS, we encourage you to apply for this special honor.
📍 Pick up your application at the front desk in the Main Office
⏰ Deadline: Monday, April 24th at 3:10 PM
Don’t miss this opportunity to be recognized for your hard work and Panther Pride!
LMC will be here during lunch TODAY to schedule registration meetings with seniors who plan to attend LMC in the fall. See Elaina Paulson at lunch, or check your email for the scheduling link!
Virtue Club will be meeting TOMORROW at 7:30 AM in the HS cafeteria since we’re off school on Friday. We’ll have donuts available for breakfast, along with the regular breakfast options.
We can’t wait to see you there—bring a friend!
🏅 Sports Update
🏅 Panther Pride Pass Winner
Congratulations to: Jose Cruz, Gianna Berry, Ayden Daniel, Emmalyn Freeman, Kaylee Bartee, Mila Sirk, Bella Clark, Erik Saucedo, Alexis Coburn, Chris Murphy & Nathan Williamson
Please stop by the main office before 3rd hour to claim your prize.
🎉 Prom Ticket Sales Are Here!
🎟 Tickets: $40
🎓 Free for seniors who have paid dues
On Sale:
Friday, April 10
Tuesday, April 14 (after school until 3:30 PM)
Friday, April 17
📍 Prom Details:
🗓 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 8:00–11:00 PM
📍 Shadowland on Silver Beach 🎠 Carousel rides: 8:30–9:30 PM Don’t miss it—get your tickets and get ready for a great night!
📌 Additional Reminders
Detention: Today and Thursday
UPCOMING EVENTS
3/27 - 4/3: Spring Break!
April 6: Students return from Spring Break
April 13: BOE Meeting 6 pm
April 14: Jazz Band Festival
April 19: Donkey Basketball @ WHS 7 pm
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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 any hats or caps.
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!