Time to Re-Enroll!
Re-enrollment is now open for all returning Watervliet Public Schools students!
Please take a few minutes to review and update your student’s information to ensure we have the most current details on file.
Important: Students entering 3rd, 6th, and 9th grade must submit two proofs of residency to complete the re-enrollment process.
Use this link to access the login page for the Parent Portal: https://watervlietpowerschool.berrienresa.org/public/home.html
Need help? We’re here for you!
enroll@watervlietps.org
(269) 463-0759
Video Instructions: https://youtu.be/fVWKjBoowOA
Re-enrollment is now open for all returning Watervliet Public Schools students!
Please take a few minutes to review and update your student’s information to ensure we have the most current details on file.
Important: Students entering 3rd, 6th, and 9th grade must submit two proofs of residency to complete the re-enrollment process.
Use this link to access the login page for the Parent Portal: https://watervlietpowerschool.berrienresa.org/public/home.html
Need help? We’re here for you!
enroll@watervlietps.org
(269) 463-0759
Video Instructions: https://youtu.be/fVWKjBoowOA
Dear Panther Parents/Guardians and Seniors--
We want to make sure your student doesn’t miss out on valuable scholarship opportunities that can help fund their post-secondary education or training. Scholarships are free money that does not need to be repaid—an incredible resource for your family!
I will be emailing scholarship opportunities on a regular basis, so please encourage your student to check their email frequently and review each one to see if they are eligible.
If your student needs help understanding or applying for a scholarship, Mrs. Tyler and Mrs. Dawson in the main office are available to assist them.
📌 Important notes:
Scholarships are a great way to reduce the cost of college or technical training
Each has a specific deadline, so it’s important to stay informed
We’ll also share these opportunities in the weekly high school newsletter and email them directly to families
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We’re here to support your child in pursuing their goals!
We want to make sure your student doesn’t miss out on valuable scholarship opportunities that can help fund their post-secondary education or training. Scholarships are free money that does not need to be repaid—an incredible resource for your family!
I will be emailing scholarship opportunities on a regular basis, so please encourage your student to check their email frequently and review each one to see if they are eligible.
If your student needs help understanding or applying for a scholarship, Mrs. Tyler and Mrs. Dawson in the main office are available to assist them.
📌 Important notes:
Scholarships are a great way to reduce the cost of college or technical training
Each has a specific deadline, so it’s important to stay informed
We’ll also share these opportunities in the weekly high school newsletter and email them directly to families
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We’re here to support your child in pursuing their goals!
Good Morning Panther Parent:
We officially kicked off the re-enrollment process for returning students today! Most of the forms are quick and easy to complete—many families find they take less than 5 minutes.
https://www.watervlietps.org/o/wps/page/district-enrollment
👉 Important Reminder:
If your child is entering 3rd, 6th, or 9th grade, we do require an updated proof of residency as they transition into a new school building. This ensures we have accurate address information on file.
🗓 Our goal is to have all student information updated before the first day of school.
These forms must be completed in order for your child to receive a Chromebook on day one.
If you need help with the re-enrollment process or PowerSchool in general, please contact:
📧 Shannon Llamas — shannon.llamas@watervlietps.org
Need a refresher on how to enroll using the WPS app? Check out this helpful video:
🎥 How to Re-Enroll Using the WPS App
Thank you for helping us start the school year strong!
All WHS Panther families have been emailed this same information. If you did not receive an email, please contact Ms. Powers at cpowers@watervlietps.org
We officially kicked off the re-enrollment process for returning students today! Most of the forms are quick and easy to complete—many families find they take less than 5 minutes.
https://www.watervlietps.org/o/wps/page/district-enrollment
👉 Important Reminder:
If your child is entering 3rd, 6th, or 9th grade, we do require an updated proof of residency as they transition into a new school building. This ensures we have accurate address information on file.
🗓 Our goal is to have all student information updated before the first day of school.
These forms must be completed in order for your child to receive a Chromebook on day one.
If you need help with the re-enrollment process or PowerSchool in general, please contact:
📧 Shannon Llamas — shannon.llamas@watervlietps.org
Need a refresher on how to enroll using the WPS app? Check out this helpful video:
🎥 How to Re-Enroll Using the WPS App
Thank you for helping us start the school year strong!
All WHS Panther families have been emailed this same information. If you did not receive an email, please contact Ms. Powers at cpowers@watervlietps.org
For many years, our Panthers have benefitted from the support and guidance of a dedicated MCAN College Adviser at Watervliet High School. This adviser has played a vital role in helping students navigate the FAFSA process and the college admissions journey. Thanks to this partnership, our FAFSA completion rates have averaged around 80% over the past few years—well above the state average.
Unfortunately, due to federal funding cuts this past spring, we lost our MCAN adviser. However, we are pleased to share that funding has recently been renewed, allowing us the opportunity to once again bring this shared position back to our community in collaboration with Coloma High School.
We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this important role. Please see the attached position description and consider sharing it with individuals who may be passionate about supporting students as they pursue their post-secondary goals.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our Panthers succeed.
Unfortunately, due to federal funding cuts this past spring, we lost our MCAN adviser. However, we are pleased to share that funding has recently been renewed, allowing us the opportunity to once again bring this shared position back to our community in collaboration with Coloma High School.
We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this important role. Please see the attached position description and consider sharing it with individuals who may be passionate about supporting students as they pursue their post-secondary goals.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our Panthers succeed.
I’m so excited to welcome you and your child to a brand-new school year!
Please take a moment to review this summer newsletter, which is filled with helpful information to get you started and set the stage for a terrific year ahead.
https://secure.smore.com/n/h1nms9
We’re looking forward to a great year together!
As always this newsletter has been emailed to all WHS Panther families. If you did not receive it, pleased email Ms. Powers @ cpowers@watervlietps.org. Thank you!
Please take a moment to review this summer newsletter, which is filled with helpful information to get you started and set the stage for a terrific year ahead.
https://secure.smore.com/n/h1nms9
We’re looking forward to a great year together!
As always this newsletter has been emailed to all WHS Panther families. If you did not receive it, pleased email Ms. Powers @ cpowers@watervlietps.org. Thank you!
All WHS parents have been emailed the 25-26 calendar dates/events. Please check your email for this important information and reach out to Ms. Powers with any questions or concerns. Thank you !
The Watervliet Athletic Department will be hosting a meeting for parents of Middle School and High School Fall Athletes on Sunday, July 27th at 5:00pm in the high school gym.
Fall School Sports Include:
Boys Soccer: 6th - 12th Grade
Cross Country: 6th - 12th Grade
Football : 7th - 12th Grade
Sideline Cheer: 7th - 12th Grade
Volleyball: 6th - 12th Grade
Contact the athletic department if you have any questions!
Fall School Sports Include:
Boys Soccer: 6th - 12th Grade
Cross Country: 6th - 12th Grade
Football : 7th - 12th Grade
Sideline Cheer: 7th - 12th Grade
Volleyball: 6th - 12th Grade
Contact the athletic department if you have any questions!
Get to know your Fall Coaches!
The Watervliet Athletic Department will be hosting a meeting for parents of Middle School and High School Fall Athletes on Sunday, July 27th at 5:00pm in the high school gym.
Fall School Sports Include:
Boys Soccer: 6th - 12th Grade
Cross Country: 6th - 12th Grade
Football : 7th - 12th Grade
Sideline Cheer: 7th - 12th Grade
Volleyball: 6th - 12th Grade
Contact the athletic department if you have any questions!
Please come out and support the Class of 2028!
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Hello everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend! We are thrilled to resume our Sunday open mats!
This Sunday, the 13th, open mat will be held from 3 to 4:25 p.m. in the HS Wrestling room. Please remember to bring your running shoes ,wrestling shoes, and a bottle of water!
Following the open mat, at 4:30 p.m., we will have a mandatory meeting for all high school students who plan to wrestle this year. We will discuss the upcoming golf outing and introduce the coaches for those that may not know them. We encourage parents to attend the meeting.
Please reach out to Coach CJ or Coach Swigart for any questions.
Thank you
Thank you,
Logan Swigart
Watervliet High School Athletics
Click here to access FinalForms
This Sunday, the 13th, open mat will be held from 3 to 4:25 p.m. in the HS Wrestling room. Please remember to bring your running shoes ,wrestling shoes, and a bottle of water!
Following the open mat, at 4:30 p.m., we will have a mandatory meeting for all high school students who plan to wrestle this year. We will discuss the upcoming golf outing and introduce the coaches for those that may not know them. We encourage parents to attend the meeting.
Please reach out to Coach CJ or Coach Swigart for any questions.
Thank you
Thank you,
Logan Swigart
Watervliet High School Athletics
Click here to access FinalForms
The Marine Corps Educator Boot Camp is an immersive experience held at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. The workshop provides a firsthand look at the transformation young men and women undergo as they train to become United States Marines. Ms. Powers, WHS Principal, participated in this workshop at the end of April and shared her experience and the lessons learned with the WPS School Board at the July Board Meeting.
Thank you to Staff Sergeant Roman and Corporal Sheber for making this presentation with her to the School Board. Ms. Powers will share her experience with students at the start of the school year!
Pictured left to right: Ric Seager, Superintendent, Staff Sergeant Roman, Christina Powers, Corporal Sheber, Bill Spaulding, WPS School Board President.
Thank you to Staff Sergeant Roman and Corporal Sheber for making this presentation with her to the School Board. Ms. Powers will share her experience with students at the start of the school year!
Pictured left to right: Ric Seager, Superintendent, Staff Sergeant Roman, Christina Powers, Corporal Sheber, Bill Spaulding, WPS School Board President.
The HS Robotics team participated in the Watervliet 4th of July parade on Saturday. A few of the students had the robot on a trailer demonstrating what it could do. They tied for 2nd place in the youth division.
What was most exciting, after the parade is that they had lots of kids and adults approach them asking questions and showing true interest in Robotics!!
The next event they are participating in is at the Coloma Peach Festival where they are teaming up with the CW Robotarians. They want to bring awareness to robotics and hopefully secure some business sponsors.
What was most exciting, after the parade is that they had lots of kids and adults approach them asking questions and showing true interest in Robotics!!
The next event they are participating in is at the Coloma Peach Festival where they are teaming up with the CW Robotarians. They want to bring awareness to robotics and hopefully secure some business sponsors.
This Sunday, June 29th, there will be a Wrestling Open Mat from 3:00 - 4:30pm.
At 4:30pm there will be a short meeting to discuss the upcoming Trent McKinney Memorial Golf Outing. This is a mandatory meeting for high school students interested in wrestling in the upcoming school year. Parents are encouraged to attend as well. The meeting is expected to last about 20 minutes.
Can you help the Class of 2027?
Congratulations boys!
Attention Panther Families – For Athletes Going Into 6th Grade through 12th Grade
Get ready for the 2025-2026 athletic season! Final Forms registration is now open. Please log in at the link provided to begin the process. A quick reminder that both parents and athletes must log in to their respective accounts to complete and sign all necessary documents.
You can conveniently upload physicals directly via Final Forms, or if preferred, a copy can be dropped off at the athletic office. Please note that all physicals must be dated after April 15, 2025. Students must have a physical on file and have all of their forms signed before they can participate in a sport.
Fall high school sports begin August 11th.
https://watervliet-mi.finalforms.com/
Check it out!
This final edition of the Panther Parent Newsletter is a BIG one with lots of photos and important information!
https://secure.smore.com/n/z3tq9w
Final days on choice projects in art class. Check out the before and after photo of Mrs. Hunt's office door. It was designed and painted by Jaylee Havenaar, Vivienne Sexton, Hayden Arnosky, Leila Wells, Lucy Logsdon and Jordan Peek.
Good Morning Watervliet Panthers!
Today is Friday, June 6th.
There are no birthdays today.
Lunch today is fresh baked cinnamon rolls, string cheese, choice of fruits
If you were not at the awards ceremony Tuesday night and you earned an award, please pick it up in the main office today.
Just a reminder–Students, if you finish your exam early during the class period, you are NOT allowed to leave class and check out to go home until the end of the hour so as not to disrupt students who are still taking their exams.
Anyone interested in running Cross Country next fall needs to sign-up on the sign-up sheet in Coach Weber’s room. If you have any questions, be sure to pop in and see Coach Weber.
If you have been absent for an exam that you need to take, please make arrangements with the classroom teacher to make up for the missed exam or it does become a 0 in the gradebook.
Show a teacher a completely cleaned out and empty locker today. Redeem the ticket in the main office for a treat between classes. Anything left in lockers after Friday at 11:40 will be thrown away.
Students who have failed a class needed for graduation are encouraged to attend summer school so that you do not have to have the class in your schedule next year. Make sure that you have returned your summer school enrollment form to Mrs. Dawson this week.
Earning PBIS tickets for showing respect, responsibility, and safety is . Please come to the office now to claim your prize.
At this time we ask you to 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 respect and honor 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. Those are all of our announcements for today. Make it a great day or not Panthers, the choice is yours!