Watervliet High School

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR JUNIOR JANUARY 2025 Student of the Month--Phoenix Anderson! My family consists of my mom, my little brother, Jaxon and my sister, Sage. My favorite teacher is probably Mr. Linderman. I've had him 2 years in a row and he's been my basketball coach for 2 years. My favorite class is US History in Depth. It's a fun class getting to learn lots of new material. I play basketball, soccer, and baseball. In my free time I work a lot and go on runs. After high school I want to attend a 4 year college and do photography for sports. I'm proud to be a WHS Panther because it means coming to school everyday and supporting our teams.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR SENIOR JANUARY 2025 Student of the Month--Owen Epple! My family consists of my older brother, my mom, and my dad. My brother is a freshman at Davenport University where he plays baseball. My dad is an apple and peach farmer, and my mom helps with the farm and is a loan and grant analyst. My favorite teacher ever was Mrs. Romeo in third grade. I remember her class always being super fun and she was really amazing. My favorite class is WoodShop with Mr Steele. I have made a ton of cool projects and woodworking has became a new hobby of mine. I play baseball, basketball, and football as a panther. In my free time I like to play sports and be outdoors. I like to hunt and fish and spend time with family and friends. After high school I plan to attend Michigan State University and study plant and soil science. I am proud to be a Panther because Watervliet is my home town, and I have so many wonderful friends and family from Watervliet as well. I am also proud to be a panther because we are baseball state champs!

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR SENIOR JANUARY 2025 Student of the Month--Nic Terry! My family is really close. My mom is really sweet and caring she also very loving. My dad is caring and loving. I liked the fact that my dad does tough love because I know it will make me a better person down the line. My brother is very sweet and loving and I can't change him for any one in the world. My favorite teacher is Mr. Arter because he is very helpful when I ask for it. He does an amazing job at explaining things to me when I don't understand it. My favorite class is English even if I don't like to read I am still able to let my creativity ideas out. I'm in a club for DnD (dungeon and dragons). In my free time I like to listen to music, drawing, and play with my cats. I'm planning to take a year or two off before I start college at Kalamazoo Valley Community College for Cosmetology. I'm proud to be a Panther because I gained a ton of experience which will help me in the future.

HAPPY WINTERFEST WEEK 2025! Awesome hall decorating this weekend!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Monday Feb 3rd. My name is Alyssa Brown and I am your Monday morning announcement reader. HAPPY WINTERFEST WEEK 2025! Today’s lunch is “mini-on” sliders, pickle slices, sliced tomato, baked potato chips, fresh grapes, romaine ribbons Happy Birthday to Aiden Bryan! Reminder: All Winterfest king & queen as well as prince & princess representatives will have their photos taken this morning. Please report to the main office by 7:30. Please wear school appropriate dress clothes, no shorts or hoodies. The SAC Wrestling Championships were held at Coloma High School Saturday, including the first ever girls conference tournament. Ayana Marshall finished in 1st place and Brooklyn Woollett in 2nd, both earning first team all conference honors. Maria Hernandez Cruz finished in 3rd place, earning honorable mention honors. The girls also finished in 2nd place in the team points standings, falling just 4.5 points shy of South Haven as a team. Luke Isbrecht finished in 2nd place in the 126 pound weight class, earning first team all conference honors. JT Isbrecht and Sam Roland also had wins on the day. The boys finished in 9th place in team points. The Panthers now move into the post-season, hosting Team Districts this Wednesday and participating in Individual Districts in Dowagiac over the weekend. Students who are working in the media center are not allowed to leave the media center before the bell rings for any hour. If you leave before the bell rings, you will be placed in a classroom to work on your dual enrolled class. Students are not allowed to be in the building after school unless you are here with a teacher or a coach. This included detentions, homework help, club meetings, and athletics. If you are not participating in one of those four, you are required to leave the building at 3:10. Football Weight Lifting has started and will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-5:00. Parent Teacher conferences are this Thursday from 4-7 pm in the high school. Come with a parent and enter through the cafe side of the building. You can meet with any or all of your teachers. The winterfest dance is Friday Feb 7th from 9-11 in the middle school gym. $5 per person. You must have any guest approved by the Principal to attend. Pick up a Guest Pass form in the office and return it by Feb 5th. No guest will be allowed without approval in advance by the Principal. Several students showed up at the last dance with a guest that was not approved in advance. If this happens on Feb 7th, your guest will be turned away. No jeans or shorts permitted. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom are Daz Zang, Eliza Brooks, Abby Solis, Aiyanna Forrester, Karina Short, Leah Melton, Kaylee Bartee, Zaylea Pates, Taven Riggs, Noah Weckwerth, and Ayden Domingo. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or THIS WEEK is Winterfest week. Thank you to our Student council for putting together an awesome plan with lots of fun activities for the week. Dress up days are as follows: Tomorrow (Tuesday) is Pajama day Wednesday is wear purple and pink Thursday is dress for your dream career or college Friday is extreme maroon and white 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!

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Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Friday January 31st. My name is Logan Schaefer and I am your Friday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is “hot ham & cheese sub sandwich, garden salad, sour cherry & lem- on fruit slushie There are no birthdays today Attention all Winterfest King & Queen, and Prince & Princes Representatives: you will have your photos taken this coming Monday, 2/3, at 7:30 am sharp. Please wear school appropriate dress clothes, no shorts or hoodies. Football Weight Lifting has started and will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-5:00. Anyone interested in playing football, there will be a meeting this Friday, January 31st, at 3:00pm in the cafeteria. Freshman girls basketball fell at home to Lakeshore yesterday. Scoring for the team were Miranda Lowell with 9, Peyton Yeske and Katelyn Brown each with 6, Marley Alsup 4 and Aiyanna Forrester& Gianna Berry with 2 each. The JV girls hosted Allegan and won 25 - 20. Scorers were: Ava Thomas & Katelyn Kostrzewa 6, Kelsie Gaston 5, Emma Owens 4, and Miranda Lowell & Hailey Adams with 2. The Lady Panthers are back in action on Tuesday as they head to Schoolcraft to take on the Eagles. Parent Teacher conferences are next Thursday from 4-7 pm in the high school. Come with a parent and enter through the cafe side of the building. You can meet with any or all of your teachers. The winterfest dance is Friday Feb 7th from 9-11 in the middle school gym. $5 per person. You must have any guest approved by the Principal to attend. Pick up a Guest Pass form in the office and return it by Feb 5th. No guest will be allowed without approval in advance by the Principal. Several students showed up at the last dance with a guest that was not approved in advance. If this happens on Feb 7th, your guest will be turned away. No jeans or shorts permitted. All students have been emailed their semester 1 report card. Check your email to verify your grades for the semester. Reports have also been emailed to all parents. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom is So’Marion Bennett and Mattie Medlin. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. Next week is Winterfest week. Thank you to our Student council for putting together an awesome plan with lots of fun activities for the week. Dress up days are as follows: Monday is crazy hair day–NO HATS ALLOWED–Crazy hair only Tuesday is Pajama day Wednesday is wear purple and pink Thursday is dress for your dream career or college Friday is extreme maroon and white 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!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Thursday January 30th. My name is Lilly Summers and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is “Mini” on Sliders, sliced tomato, pickle spear, pasta salad w/fresh vegetables, kiwifruit Happy Birthday to Aaron Alvarado & Skyler Blaylock! Homework help this week after school is: Mr. Arter TODAY Mrs. Hunt TODAY Mrs. O'Toole TODAY You must have your own ride home at 4 pm. Congratulations to our newest FAFSA completers–Carter Krohn!! HE earned his $50 gift card this week. Seniors who can complete a FAFSA by March 1st will earn a $50 visa gift card. Reach out to Mr. Coburn or Ms. Powers for help if needed. Attention all Winterfest King & Queen, and Prince & Princes Representatives: you will have your photos taken this coming Monday, 2/3, at 7:30 am sharp. Please wear school appropriate dress clothes, no shorts or hoodies. Football Weight Lifting has started and will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-5:00. Anyone interested in playing football, there will be a meeting this Friday, January 31st, at 3:00pm in the cafeteria. The winterfest dance is Friday Feb 7th from 9-11 in the middle school gym. $5 per person. You must have any guest approved by the Principal to attend. Pick up a Guest Pass form in the office and return it by Feb 5th. No guest will be allowed without approval in advance by the Principal. Several students showed up at the last dance with a guest that was not approved in advance. If this happens on Feb 7th, your guest will be turned away. No jeans or shorts permitted. All students have been emailed their semester 1 report card. Check your email to verify your grades for the semester. Reports have also been emailed to all parents. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom is Isaiah Donovan, Nic Terry, Halee McLean, Alex Wilder, Makena Guzman, Dominic Stack, and Alex Sexton. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. The first D&D club meeting will be held in Mr. Dimino’s room after school TODAY at 3:15. All are welcome to learn more about this new after school activity. Next week is Winterfest week. Thank you to our Student council for putting together an awesome plan with lots of fun activities for the week. Dress up days are as follows: Monday is crazy hair day–NO HATS ALLOWED–Crazy hair only Tuesday is Pajama day Wednesday is wear purple and pink Thursday is dress for your dream career or college Friday is extreme maroon and white 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!

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CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Hunt, who applied for and received an acorn grant from the Berrien County Community Foundation. The $450 will be used for classroom art supplies. The check was delivered to her today! Thanks to her 3rd hour class for the photo op!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Wednesday, January 29th. My name is Chaz Hart and I am your Wednesday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is Dutch waffle & pork sausage, Maple Syrup, sweet peppers, romaine ribbons, blueberries Happy Birthday to Isabella Rodgers! Homework help this week after school is: Mr. Arter Thursday Mrs. Hunt Thursday Mrs. O'Toole Thursday You must have your own ride home at 4 pm. The Girls Varsity basketball team fell at home to the visiting Michigan Lutheran Titans last night, 35 - 32. Leading scorers were Courtney VanLente 13, Moeko Crago & Daijahnae Hatcher with 6, Isabella Bultema 4, Natalie VanLente 2, and Leila Liberto Taylor with 1. JV girls defeated Michigan Lutheran 47-32 last night. Leading scorers were Hailey Adams 10, Kelsie Gaston 9 , Miranda Lowell & Katelyn Kostrzewa with 8, Emma Owens 6, Gianna Berry 4, and Payton Yeske with 2. Our Freshmen Lady Panthers hosted St. Joe last night. Scoring for the team were Miranda Lowell 15. Katelyn Brown 8, Gianna Berry 5, Ava Thomas/Kaylee Bartee: 4 each, Aiyanna Forrester 2, and Payton Yeske 1. Football Weight Lifting has started and will be every Tuesday and Thursday 3:15-5:00. Anyone interested in playing football, there will be a meeting this Friday, January 31st, at 3:00pm in the cafeteria. The winterfest dance is Friday Feb 7th from 9-11 in the middle school gym. $5 per person. You must have any guest approved by the Principal to attend. Pick up a Guest Pass form in the office and return it by Feb 5th. No guest will be allowed without approval in advance by the Principal. Several students showed up at the last dance with a guest that was not approved in advance. If this happens on Feb 7th, your guest will be turned away. No jeans or shorts permitted. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom is Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. The first D&D club meeting will be held in Mr. Dimino’s room after school on Thursday January 30th at 3:15. All are welcome to learn more about this new after school activity. TODAY is an early release day. You will eat the same lunch as your 5th hour teacher and we will dismiss at 1:10. 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!

Congratulations to the following Panthers who have been nominated by a faculty or staff member as a Student of the Month for January 2025! Winners at each grade level will be announced at the end of the week! Freshmen: Nolan Weckwerth, Erica Burgos, McKaylen Laws, Ethan Shaffer, Payton Yeske, Alicea Tuinstra, Jane Rudell, Alvin Jones, Steffi Lewison, Julian Diamond, Emma Kirksey, Marley Alsup, Liam Allerman, Deven Tavolacci, Aiyanna Forrester, Ava Bentley, Annabella Schadler, and Chris Murphy. Sophomores: Liz Leblang, Aaron Alvarado, Mackenzie Webster, Alexis Coburn, Claire Moore, Angelica Daisy, Makena Guzman, Kalyn Manley, Mackenzie Birmele, Deandre Rose, Sofia De Veras Quaresma, So'Marion Bennett, Vivienne Sexton, Katelynn Kostrazewa, Aiden Wolford, Olivia Mitchell, and Bryce Teitsma Juniors: Isabella Bultema, William Sherrard, Daz Zang, Leila Wells, Jacob Pleyer, Jaylee Havenaar, Ava Sprague, Kaz Miller, Christopher Parkhurst, Brooklyn Richardson, Anthony Coulombe, Brianna Zwar, Jessica Rudell, Phoenix Anderson, Melanie Seske, and Kami Rathfon Seniors: Adrian Flores, Hector Salguero, Maddi Rodell, Nic Terry, Owen Epple, Tyler Asakevich, Braizen Robart, Tanner VanNeil, Kayden Harrington, Jewell Burgess, Kyra Sullivan, Kendra Washington, Kendra Sanders, Riley Preston, and Alyssa Brown. Students are nominated for going above and beyond the expectation in the classroom and for working hard to improve their effort and performance at school.

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Tuesday, January 28th. My name is Ayana Marshall and I am your Tuesday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is Crispitos, refried bean dip, sour cream, carrots & celery, fresh salad greens, pineapple There are no birthdays today. Homework help this week after school is: Mr. Arter Tuesday, and Thursday Mrs. Hunt Thursday Mrs. O'Toole Tues and Thursday Mr. Domino Tuesday. You must have your own ride home at 4 pm. Congratulations to our Winterfest 2025 royalty candidates! Your freshmen representatives are Jayden Brassard and Anahi Howell. Your sophomore representatives are Jess Eldred and Sarah Leoni. Your junior representatives are Phoenix Anderson and Addison Smith. And finally, your king and queen representatives are Tyler Asakevich, Makena Edelberg, Chaz Hart, Ayana Marshall,Luke Isbrecht,Kendra Sanders, Tyler Kuehl, Lilly Summers, Emmett Williams, and Natalie VanLente! Football Weight Lifting starts today and will be every Tuesday and Thursday 3:15-5:00. Anyone interested in playing football, there will be a meeting this Friday, January 31st, at 3:00pm in the cafeteria. The winterfest dance is Friday Feb 7th from 9-11 in the middle school gym. $5 per person. You must have any guest approved by the Principal to attend. Pick up a Guest Pass form in the office and return it by Feb 5th. No guest will be allowed without approval in advance by the Principal. Several students showed up at the last dance with a guest that was not approved in advance. If this happens on Feb 7th, your guest will be turned away. No jeans or shorts permitted. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom is Jaysen Bauschke, Kassandra Riggs, Nic Terry, Sofie Shafer, Shelby Schlipp, Emma Owens, Olivia Mitchell, Tori Hayes, Halee Mclean, Nolan Weckwerth, Kelsie Gaston, Braydon Collins, Katelyn Kostrzewa., JT Isbrecht, Liz Leblang, Katelyn Brown, Kylin Blackston, Alyssa Koch, Jonah Thon, Anthony Holmes, and Connor Van Lente, Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. The first D&D club meeting will be held in Mr. Dimino’s room after school on Thursday January 30th at 3:15. All are welcome to learn more about this new after school activity. TOMORROW is an early release day. Students can wear pajamas next Wednesday. There is an SAC meeting TOMORROW at 7:30 AM. All student representatives should attend. 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!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Monday, January 27th. My name is Alyssa Brown and I am your Monday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is chicken tenders w/WG dinner roll, mac & cheese, grape tomatoes, ro- maine ribbons, fresh grape clusters There are no birthdays today. Homework help this week after school is: Mr. Arter Mon, Tuesday, and Thursday Mrs. Hunt Thursday Mrs. O'Toole Tues and Thursday Mr. Domino Tuesday. You must have your own ride home at 4 pm. The Watervliet Wrestlers had a busy weekend, with Panthers participating in four separate tournaments. On Friday in St. Joe Maria Hernandez-Cruz finished in 3rd place, while Sophie Wigent, Brooklyn Woollett, and Ayana Marshall all brought home a 4th place medal. On Saturday in Fennville Brooklyn Woollett and Ayana Marshall both finished in first place in their brackets, while Sophie Wigent finished 3rd. Also on Saturday but in St. Joe, Luke Isbrecht finished in 3rd place while JT Isbrecht finished in 5th place at the Greater Berrien County Invite. The Panthers will be back in action tonight with conference duals in Galesburg. The Varsity Girls Basketball team fell to the South Haven Rams Friday night, 48-34. Scoring for the Panthers tonight were Isabella Bultema 8, Daijahnae Hatcher 8, Natalie Van Lente 6, Moeko Crago 5, Courtney Van Lente 5, and Aubrey James 1. On Saturday the JV LadyPanthers had a makeup game at home facing Constantine. It was a nail-biter as it came down to the last 3.2 seconds of the game. Our Panthers won 27 - 26. From Coach Jake: “The girls played hard for 32 Minutes and although they were down they never gave up. It takes a team to want to come back and they gave it their all!” Scorers: Emma Owens 12, Kelsie Gaston/Hailey Adams 5, Gianna Berry 3, Katelyn Kostrzewa 2. Panthers are back in action as they take on Michigan Lutheran at home on Tuesday. The winterfest dance is Friday Feb 7th from 9-11 in the middle school gym. $5 per person. You must have any guest approved by the Principal to attend. Pick up a Guest Pass form in the office and return it by Feb 5th. No guest will be allowed without approval in advance by the Principal. Several students showed up at the last dance with a guest that was not approved in advance. If this happens on Feb 7th, your guest will be turned away. No jeans or shorts permitted. No jeans or jean shorts will be allowed. The Class of 2028 is selling Carnations & Hershey Bars for a Valentine's Day fundraiser. Flowers are $3 each and candy bars are $2 each. Students may place orders during all lunch hours with their class advisors. Orders are due this coming Tuesday, 1/28. to ensure delivery by Valentine's Day. Flowers and candy will be distributed to students on Valentine's Day during 3rd hour. We have extended selling to Monday and Tuesday next week during lunch. Attention Sophomores Winterfest is Friday, February 7th. We will have hallway decorating on Saturday, February 1 from 10-3. We can set exact times once we figure out who wants to help. Our theme this year is Tangled: Light Up the Night. We need you students to come up with ideas and get them to Kelli and I by Monday. This way we can get any supplies needed in time for next Saturday. Also let us know if you plan to help decorate the hallway. Freshmen -Winterfest meeting this Sunday, 3 pm at Ethan Westfalls house. Please sign up in the office if you want to be a part of the Freshmen Winterfest committee. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom is Chaz Hart, Javion Veal, Jordan Brule, Kaz Miller, Gavin Collins, Dennis Frazier, Joel Doerr, and Cole Getz. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. The first D&D club meeting will be held in Mr. Dimino’s room after school on Thursday January 30th at 3:15. All are welcome to learn more about this new after school activity. TODAY there is a PBIS meeting at 3:15 in the media center. All students and staff are invited to come and share your input. Wednesday is an early release day. Students can wear pajamas next Wednesday. There is an SAC meeting Wednesday at 7:30 AM. All students representatives should attend. 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!

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Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Friday, January 24th. My name is Logan Schaefer and I am your Friday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is turkey pot roast, mashed potato & gravy, w/g dinner roll There are no birthdays today. Students, if you would like to vote for your Winterfest representatives, please stop in the main office between classes. Tardy passes will not be given so please be mindful of the time so you are not late to your next class. The Watervliet guys were in Coloma Wednesday evening, for conference duals against Climax/Martin and South Haven. The team scores were rough (having 7 empty weight classes will do that), and the Panthers dropped both duals. Luke Isbrecht was 2-0 on the night with a pair of pins, and JT Isbrecht was 1-1 with a pin. Next up for the Panthers will be the Greater Berrien County tournament at St. Joe High School. All Guys that plan on or would like to play Baseball this Spring - Please stop by Coach Tremblay’s office to grab an Off-Season Calendar. The Class of 2028 is selling Carnations & Hershey Bars for a Valentine's Day fundraiser. Flowers are $3 each and candy bars are $2 each. Students may place orders during all lunch hours with their class advisors. Orders are due this coming Tuesday, 1/28. to ensure delivery by Valentine's Day. Flowers and candy will be distributed to students on Valentine's Day during 3rd hour. We have extended selling to Monday and Tuesday next week during lunch. Freshmen -Winterfest meeting this Sunday, 3 pm at Ethan Westfalls house. Please sign up in the office if you want to be a part of the Freshmen Winterfest committee. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom is Kylin Blackston. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. 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!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Thursday, January 23rd. My name is Lilly Summers and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is baked spaghetti, cheesy breadstick, spinach & tomato salad, fresh cut melon Happy birthday today to Dominic Stack! Basketball results from last Friday, 1/17: The Watervliet Panther Girls Varsity Basketball team earned their third win in a row, knocking off the Fennville Blackhawks at home, 39-29. Leading the Panthers on the night was Moeko Crago with 15 points and Natalie Van Lente with 8. Rounding out the scoring for the Panthers was Courtney Van Lente 7, Isabella Bultema 5, Leila Liberto Taylor 2, and Daijahnae Hatcher 2. The Panthers move to 4-6 on the year and 2-3 in the SAC Lakeshore division. Boys' Varsity Basketball improved to 5-6 with a conference win Friday at home 54-37 over Fennville. Junior point guard Jacob Pleyer scored a game-high 32 points. The Panthers got scoring contributions from Emmett Williams 6, Owen Epple 5, and Caleb Jewell 4 in the victory. Twelve Varsity Wrestlers competed in the Ron Russo Classic last Saturday, an individual style tournament at Kalamazoo Central High School. For the guys, JT Isbrecht fought his way to a 2nd place finish. Luke Isbrecht took 3rd place in his bracket. Tony Marta earned a win by pin, but fell one round shy of placing. On the ladies side, Brooklyn Woollett finished in 4th place, Ayana Marshall placed 5th while Sophie Wigent and Maria Hernandez-Cruz both placed 6th in their respective brackets. All Guys that plan on or would like to play Baseball this Spring - Please stop by Coach Tremblay’s office to grab an Off-Season Calendar. The Class of 2028 is selling Carnations & Hershey Bars for a Valentine's Day fundraiser. Flowers are $3 each and candy bars are $2 each. Students may place orders during all lunch hours with their class advisors beginning today. Orders are due this Friday, January 24th to ensure delivery by Valentine's Day. Flowers and candy will be distributed to students on Valentine's Day during 3rd hour. Anyone interested in playing Esports, please contact Mrs. Overacker. There will be practice today, January 23rd from 3:30-4:30. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom is Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. —------------------------------------------------------------------ Please take a moment to remember the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with me. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated every year on the third Monday of January to honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It’s a day that celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. As we remember Martin Luther King Jr., let’s remember the powerful message of racial equality and justice that he left for us, and strive to make a positive impact in our own community and school. Although we can experience different problems that can cause frustration and anger that should not prevent us from recognizing and addressing issues of racism and depriving any group of people of their legal rights. This is not a matter of choice or priority – it is a necessary step towards justice and equality. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for the rights and dignity of all people, and his legacy inspires us to continue working towards a more just and equitable world. By honoring his memory and ideals, we can reaffirm our commitment to creating a better future for all. Addressing racial disparities and injustices is an ongoing process that requires sustained effort and commitment. Let’s use our remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. as an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to justice and equality for all. Thank you. 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!

Due to extreme wind chills and potentially heavy snowfall being forecasted overnight tonight through tomorrow morning, all Watervliet Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st. All evening competitions are canceled tonight. Any practices held today will be completed by 6:00 PM. We will decide on tomorrow's after-school activities by noon.

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