🐾 Good Morning, Watervliet High School!
Today is Monday April 20th. My name is Grace Ripley, and I am your Monday morning announcement reader.
💡 Good Thing for Today
🎂 Birthdays
Happy birthday today to Remington Burke & Nahduleigh Robart!
🍴 Lunch Menu
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Sliced Tomato
Pickle Slices
Clementines
Sports Update
Softball:
The Watervliet JV Panthers earned a doubleheader sweep over Paw Paw, winning 8-3 and 15-2.
In Game 1, Watervliet broke things open in the third inning with RBI hits from Ava Thomas, Aiyanna Forrester, Sophia Rader, and Brooklyn Woollett. Layla Klimkiewicz pitched six strong innings, striking out seven to earn the win. Forrester led the offense with two RBIs, while Thomas, Forrester, and Aubrey Winnell each had two hits. The Panthers also showed aggressive baserunning with 11 steals.
In Game 2, Watervliet exploded for eight runs in the first inning and never looked back. Aubrey Winnell led the way with four RBIs, including a two-run triple. The Panthers racked up 13 hits, with multiple hits from several players, and stole 12 bases. Brooklyn Woollett earned the win in the circle.
Track:
The Lady Panthers placed 4th out of 17 teams at the Watervliet Relays, finishing top four in 9 of 14 events. They were meet champions in the Shuttle Hurdles (Braelyn Campbell, Makenzie Driver, Miranda Lowell, Brianna Zwar) and the 4x800 relay (Alex Zuniga, Daniella Romero, Brianna Zwar, Payton Yeske).
Three more events earned 3rd place: Long Jump (Braelyn Campbell, Marissa Lowell), Discus (Bella Clark, Mya Hood), and Pole Vault (Miranda Lowell). It marked one of the team’s strongest performances at this meet in recent years.
Baseball:
Varsity Baseball dominated Allegan with two 12-0 wins.
In Game 1, Cael Morris earned his first varsity win, combining with Tyler Jarvis and Nate Harasewicz for a no-hitter with nine strikeouts. Caleb Jewell led the offense with a double and single.
Game 2 saw another 12-0 victory, with Cayden Ryan earning the win and Brayden Harasewicz in relief. The duo struck out eight and allowed just three hits. Jewell (triple, single), Nate Harasewicz (double, single), and Hayden Billings (triple) paced the offense.
The sweep improves Watervliet to 7-3 overall and 4-0 in SAC Lakeshore play.
Watervliet travels to Hamilton on Thursday for its next game.
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📚 Media Center Expectations Reminder: Your second our teacher will be reviewing media center expectations in class this week –some important reminders are
: Sit upright and stay seated until dismissed.
Keep belongings with you.
Complete work and follow directions.
Use a quiet, respectful voice—no profanity.
Keep hands and feet to yourself; walk at all times.
Use earbuds for audio.
No food or drinks.
Keep lights on and report any concerns to an adult.
⏰ Friday Deadlines
Community service hours due for graduation cord eligibility to Mrs. Richcreek
Applications due for Outstanding Senior Boy & Girl due to Mrs. Richcreek
Prom guest forms must be submitted by 3:10 no late submissions will be accepted as we have been accepting these for 3 weeks; also a reminder that you must be in school all day the day of prom in order to attend prom and after prom
🧠 Mental Health Matters Week
🎶 Monday: Calming music during passing time
🌈 Wednesday: Wear bright colors to support mental health
🧠 Friday: Trivia in the café at lunch—get all questions correct to win a prize!
📘 Testing & Senior Info
TOMORROW–
Juniors: M-STEP (Science & Social Studies) at 8:10 AM
→ Bring a charged device and be on time
Seniors: Class photo in the gym at 10:00 AM
→ T-shirts will be distributed
Wednesday:
📸 Top 10 & Greg Chisek Scholars Photos at 10:00 AM (Main Office)
🤝 SAC Meeting at 7:30 AM (All reps should attend)
🎓 Baccalaureate Planning Meeting at 10:00 AM
→ Open to all seniors (meet in the main office)
🏆 Panther Pride Winner
Congratulations to Cameron Pickens, Kenadi Scott, Ella Orlando, Cadia Raines & Anahi Howell!
Please stop by the main office before 3rd hour to pick up your prize.
📅 Upcoming Events
April 21 – M-STEP (Juniors) & Senior Class Photo (10 AM)
April 22 – Top 10 & Senior Scholars Photos (10 AM)
April 23–28 – Music Department Florida Trip
🇺🇸 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 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 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!