🐾 Good afternoon, Watervliet High School!
Today is Thursday April 9th.
My name is Chris Parkhurst, and I am your Thursday announcement reader.
💡 Good Thing for Today
🎂 Birthdays
There are no birthdays today.
🍴 Lunch Menu
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Pickle Slices
Blueberries
📧 Teacher of the Month
Students–Check your email and submit your nomination for April Staff/Teacher of the Month!
🏆 Sports Update
Varsity Softball: The Panthers dropped game one of their doubleheader to Gobles, 12–4. Sienna Bulat recorded a single, while Leila Liberto-Taylor and Emma Kirksey each tripled and drove in a run.
Ava Thomas took the loss in the circle as the Tigers capitalized on key opportunities. The Panthers will look to bounce back in game two.
JV Softball: Big First Inning Powers JV Panthers Past Gobles
The Watervliet JV Panthers exploded for 17 runs in the first inning and added nine more in the second to defeat Gobles 26-7 on Wednesday.
Brooklyn Woollett earned the win in the circle, striking out five. The Panthers showed great plate discipline with 20 walks and were aggressive on the bases with 28 stolen bases.
Sophia Rader led the offense, going 3-for-3. Olivia Lurkins, Aubrey Winnell, and Brooklyn Wallace each drove in two runs, while multiple Panthers contributed hits and RBIs in a dominant team effort.
Top Hitters:
Sophia Rader: 1B, 2 2B, RBI
Aubrey Winnell: 2 3B, 2 RBI
Aiyanna Forrester: 1B
Layla Klimkiewicz: 1B, RBI
Olivia Lurkins: 1B, 2 RBI
Brooklyn Wallace: 1B, 2 RBI
WP: Brooklyn Woollett
In Game Two, the ladies bounced back with a 15-0 win over Gobles on Wednesday, scoring early and often.
Layla Klimkiewicz earned the win, allowing just two hits over three scoreless innings with six strikeouts. Sophia Rader and Aiyanna Forrester each had two hits, with Rader driving in two runs. The Panthers showed patience at the plate with 11 walks and aggressive base running, tallying 15 stolen bases.
Top Hitters:
Aiyanna Forrester: 2 1B, RBI
Sophia Rader: 2 2B, 2 RBI
Layla Klimkiewicz: 3B, RBI
Olivia Lurkins: 2B, RBI
Brooklyn Woollett: RBI
WP: Layla Klimkiewicz
The Panthers travel to South Haven on Tuesday.
🚌 Field Trip Opportunity
Meet the Guard Field Trip – May 6
See email for details and pick up a permission slip in the main office.
🎓 Senior Reminder – Testing Day
There is no school for seniors next Thursday, April 16th due to state testing.
Tech center attendance is optional
Transportation is available if needed
🎓 Community Service Graduation Cord Deadline
40 approved hours required
Due by April 24
No late submissions accepted
📌 ASVAB Opportunity
📅 April 13 | ⏰ 8:00 AM
Sign up in the main office (Free!)
🎨 Pop-Up Art Show
📅 April 10 | ⏰ 8:15 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Media Center
📚 SAT Prep (Final Session)
📅 Saturday | ⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
ELA with Mrs. Simmons
📅 SAT: April 16 (Juniors)
📣 Seal of Biliteracy Testing
📅 April 17 | ⏰ 8:10 AM | 📍 Media Center
🔒 Locker Expectations
2nd hour teachers will review this week.
HEY VIRTUE CLUB! Tomorrow’s the day — we’re so excited to be together! Join us at 7:30 AM in the HS cafeteria to kick off the morning Feel free to bring a friend (or a couple ) — everyone’s welcome!
📚 After School Help
Available Today
🎓 Outstanding Senior Applications
Due April 24 at 3:10 PM
Pick up in the main office.
🐾 Panther Pride Winners
Congratulations to: Nathan Williamson & Jayden Brassard
Please stop by the main office before 3rd hour for 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), April 17
Guest Dance passes are now available in the main office. The deadline to submit this is April 24th. No freshmen can attend prom. Sophomores can only attend as a guest of a junior or a senior.
📅 Upcoming Events
April 13 – Board Meeting (6 PM)
April 14 – Jazz Band Festival
April 19 – Donkey Basketball (7 PM)
🇺🇸 Pledge of Allegiance
Please stand. The privilege of this day was made possible by those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms that we enjoy. Let us honor and respect their efforts by standing, placing our hands on our hearts and reciting the pledge of allegiance. If you are wearing a hat, please remove it. I pledge allegiance…
🎉 That’s all for today—
🐾 Make it a great day or not, Panthers—the choice is yours!