🐾 Good Morning, Watervliet High School!
Today is Wednesday, April 8th.
My name is Natalaya Desjardin, and I am your Wednesday morning announcement reader.
💡 Good Thing for Today
🎂 Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Emma Camp!
🍴 Lunch Menu
Chicken Alfredo
Garlic Breadstick
Shredded Lettuce
Sweet Peppers
Fresh Grape Clusters
📣 Important Reminder
Due to WAY testing in our building, there will be no bells until testing is completed for the day. Please be on time to all classes. Announcements will be read during 5th hour.
📧 Teacher of the Month
All students have been emailed a nomination form for the April 2026 Staff/Teacher of the Month. Check your email and submit your nomination!
Sports Update
Soccer:
Watervliet earned a hard-fought victory over Covert in a game marked by cold weather and a squad operating with limited depth. Despite having fewer players, the team displayed determination and smart play throughout the match. Marley Alsup would score her first goal of the season, just 3 minutes into the game, after a key pass from Katelyn Brown would place her right in front of goal to put the Panthers in the lead. Ten minutes later, Katelyn would add a goal of her own to put the Panthers up by two. Alex Zuniga played a key role in the midfield and the team’s defensive discipline was crucial in maintaining control and keeping Covert’s opportunities to a minimum. The team will have a short recovery as they face Schoolcraft tomorrow evening at home for a 5pm kickoff.
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🚌 Field Trip Opportunity
There is an optional Meet the Guard field trip on May 6th. Check your email for details and pick up a permission slip in the main office if interested.
📝 WIN Testing – Juniors
All juniors will take the WIN Work Readiness Assessment on Thursday, April 9th at 8:15 AM.
This is a State of Michigan requirement and a WHS graduation requirement.
Juniors, please:
✔ Get a good night’s sleep
✔ Eat breakfast
✔ Arrive on time and ready to do your best
✔ Bring a fully charged device
If your device is not working, bring it to the office today.
All juniors must report to the high school on Thursday—even if you attend a center.
This is the first of three testing days.
🎓 Senior Reminder
To earn a Community Service Honor Cord, seniors must submit 40 approved hours by April 24th. No late submissions will be accepted.
📌 ASVAB Opportunity
📅 April 13 | ⏰ 8:00 AM
Sign up in the main office—free to take!
🎨 Pop-Up Art Show
📅 April 10 | ⏰ 8:15 AM–2:00 PM | 📍 Media Center
Come support our talented Panthers!
📣 Dress Code Reminder
As we return from break, dress code expectations will be consistently enforced.
Common concerns: crop tops, off-the-shoulder shirts, and short shorts.
📚 SAT Prep
Final session this Saturday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (ELA with Mrs. Simmons)
Free—just show up!
📅 SAT: April 16 (All Juniors)
📣 Seal of Biliteracy Testing
📅 April 17 | ⏰ 8:10 AM | 📍 Media Center
Email Ms. Powers if you have not already connected with Mr. Waggoner.
🔒 Locker Expectations
2nd hour teachers will review locker expectations this week.
📚 After School Help
Available Wednesday–Thursday this week.
📣 Upcoming Meeting
🎓 Decision Day Planning
📅 April 9 | ⏰ 7:30 AM (Seniors welcome)
🎓 Outstanding Senior Applications
Pick up in the main office
🗓 Due: April 24 at 3:10 PM
🐾 Panther Pride Winner
🎉 Congratulations to Zaylea Pates, Wyatt Wagner, Erik Saucedo & Cameron Pickens!
Stop by the main office before 3rd hour to claim your prize.
🎉 Prom 2026
📅 May 2 | ⏰ 8:00–11:00 PM
📍 Shadowland on Silver Beach
🎟 Tickets: $40 (Free for seniors with dues paid)
On sale: April 10, April 14 (after school), and April 17
📅 Upcoming Events
• April 13 – Board Meeting (6 PM)
• April 14 – Jazz Band Festival
• April 19 – Donkey Basketball (7 PM)
🇺🇸 Pledge of Allegiance
Please stand. This day is made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms we enjoy. Let’s show respect and honor their efforts by standing, placing our hand over our heart, and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. If you are wearing a hat or cap, 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.
🎉 That’s all for today—
🐾 Make it a great day or not, Panthers—the choice is yours!