Watervliet High School

YOUR SOPHOMORE DECEMBER 2024 STUDENT OF THE MONTH--MAYCIE MEDLIN! My family consists of my mom, stepdad, and little sisters Mattie and Mickinley. I also have a brother, Rhett. My favorite class has been ceramics. I love ceramics because I love art and love to use my creative mind to bring things to life. Art is also one of my favorite hobbies. My favorite teacher is probably Mr. Andrews. He makes history class fun and interesting and he's just a really awesome teacher. This year I participated in my first year of cross country and plan to either do track or golf in the spring. In my free time I love to do art, go to the gym, shop, hunt, travel, and drive my car around. After high school, I don't know yet but I plan to travel a lot and move to Florida by the beach. I've also found a huge interest in photography. I'm proud to be a WHS Panther because the school provides great opportunities for me!

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR FRESHMEN DECEMBER 2024 STUDENT OF THE MONTH--ANNABELLA SCHADLER! I’ve four siblings, one older brother and three sisters. Two of them are the oldest and one of them is the youngest. I have two nephews who are one year old and I have another nephew coming this month. I live with my parents and my little sister. My favorite class has to be history because I love learning about the past and all of the cool stuff that happened before us. My favorite teacher is Mrs. Hunt because I love how she helps us with our art projects and she is a cool person to talk to. I was in cheerleading during football season but I might do it next year in 10th grade. During my free time, I usually just go to my room to watch my favorite shows like Outer Banks, Stranger Things, and Shameless or just make bracelets. The plans after high school are to move to North or South Carolina and try to get into a college there and then I’ll become a Marine Biologist. The reason why I’m proud of being a Panther is because all of the staff here are so nice and Watervliet is where I met all of my friends.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR FRESHMAN DECEMBER 2024 STUDENT OF THE MONTH--CHLOE WOMAC! I don't have any siblings and I live with both my mom and my dad! They are funny and kind parents who always encourage me to do my best! My favorite classes are art or spanish! I enjoy both of these things a lot and getting to do them in school is amazing! Art is one of my main hobbies! I like all of my teachers and try not to pick favorites! :) I am in winter cheer and science olympiad! :D In my free time I usually try to do some art or watch a show with my parents! If not that then I chill to some music or read a book! I plan on going to college! I'm not totally sure where yet but yes! I am proud to be a WHS Panther because all of the students and staff here are supportive of others and help each other out when its needed!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Wednesday Jan 8th. My name is Chaz Hart and I am your Wednesday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is: pepperoni pizza, pasta salad w/fresh vegetables, Romaine ribbons, sour cherry & lemon fruit slushie Happy Birthday to: Ayana Marshall and Vivienne Sexton. There is a Student Council meeting this Friday at 7:15 sharp. Please on time as we have a lot of planning to do for Winterfest. All seniors please check your email for important information about a graduation meeting and the Berrien County Foundation scholarships. Softball winter workouts are starting. Four Player Workout Times: Tuesday-4:30-5:45 @ the Barn Thursday-4:30-5:45 @ the Barn Sunday-12:00-4:00 @ MS/HS Gym Reach out to Coach Golden @ 269-200-7435 or Stop into the Central Office and see Coach Deah to get your time secured. For those playing winter sports, please get permission from your coach to participate in workouts. If you are a pitcher/catcher there will be a meeting at the Barn this Wednesday. The Barn is located at 3052 N. County Line Rd, Watervliet. Please make sure to sign up in Final Forms for Softball updates. After school homework help for this week is with the following teachers: Today with Mr. Arter and Mr. Dimino Thursday with Mr. Arter, Mrs. O’Toole, Mr. Dimino, and Mrs. Hunt This year’s musical production will be MOANA JR! Auditions are open to all Watervliet High School students, and will be held after school on Tuesday, January 14th, and Wednesday January 15th. All audition materials and sign ups are posted on the wall in the choir and band hallway. Stop by and get your audition packet and sign up for an audition time! 3rd hour teachers are reviewing classroom expectations in 3rd hour this week. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom are: Kassandra Riggs, Sophie Grear, Moeko Crago, Jaysen Bauschke, Dakoda Morrison, Joel Doerr, and Dennis Frazier. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. Only 2 weeks remain in this semester. You must have a 60% or higher in a class to pass classes. If you have less than a 60% in a class, you will have to retake the entire class in summer school or next year. We are no longer allowing any student to make up 10 or less percent to get from a 50 to a 60 percent. For your math and social studies classes you have to earn a D- or higher to pass a class. Exams are January 14-17. If you have 3 or fewer absences and a B in a class or 5 or fewer absences and an A in a class, you are not required to take the exam in that class. If you are unsure of your absences in a class, you can email Ms. Powers for that information. If you are not required to take an exam, you are not required to be in school for that hour and the absence will not count against you. Attendance will count through next Tuesday for all exams. 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 Tuesday, January 7th. My name is Ayana Marshall and I am your Tuesday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is: loaded baked potato, sour cream, chili & WG crackers, garden salad, grape tomatoes, grape clusters, cottage cheese Happy Birthday to: Ella Isbrecht & Jenna Ritter! There is a Student Council meeting this Friday at 7:15 sharp. Please on time as we have a lot to do for planning Winterfest. All seniors please check your email for important information about a graduation meeting and the Berrien County Foundation scholarships. On Monday the JV Girls basketball team traveled to Dowagiac to take on the Chieftains. The JV Lady Panthers started off the game with an 8-4 first quarter lead propelled by their defense and transition offense. The team would go into half trailing 13-12. The Lady chieftains held the Lady panthers to 4 points in the 3rd as the Panthers went into the 4th qtr trailing 22-16. The Panthers would go on to complete a 4th qtr comeback fueled by Tough defense and unselfishness on offense closing the 4th quarter on a 12-4 run. Complete team effort top to bottom on both sides of the floor. Team scorers: Kostrzewa:10 Points Berry: 8 Points Bartee:4 Points Owens/Lowell/Adams: 2 points each Softball winter workouts are starting. Four Player Workout Times: Tuesday-4:30-5:45 @ the Barn Thursday-4:30-5:45 @ the Barn Sunday-12:00-4:00 @ MS/HS Gym Reach out to Coach Golden @ 269-200-7435 or Stop into the Central Office and see Coach Deah to get your time secured. For those playing winter sports, please get permission from your coach to participate in workouts. If you are a pitcher/catcher there will be a meeting at the Barn this Wednesday. The Barn is located at 3052 N. County Line Rd, Watervliet. Please make sure to sign up in Final Forms for Softball updates. After school homework help for this week is with the following teachers: Today with Mrs. O’Toole and Mr. Arter Wednesday with Mr. Arter and Mr. Dimino Thursday with Mr. Arter, Mrs. O’Toole, Mr. Dimino, and Mrs. Hunt This year’s musical production will be MOANA JR! Auditions are open to all Watervliet High School students, and will be held after school on Tuesday, January 14th, and Wednesday January 15th. All audition materials and sign ups are posted on the wall in the choir and band hallway. Stop by and get your audition packet and sign up for an audition time! 3rd hour teachers are reviewing classroom expectations in 3rd hour this week. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom are: Camden Lowes, Kendra Washington, Destiny Lynch & Emmett Williams. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. Only 2 weeks remain in this semester. You must have a 60% or higher in a class to pass classes. If you have less than a 60% in a class, you will have to retake the entire class in summer school or next year. We are no longer allowing any student to make up 10 or less percent to get from a 50 to a 60 percent. For your math and social studies classes you have to earn a D- or higher to pass a class. Exams are January 14-17. If you have 3 or fewer absences and a B in a class or 5 or fewer absences and an A in a class, you are not required to take the exam in that class. If you are unsure of your absences in a class, you can email Ms. Powers for that information. If you are not required to take an exam, you are not required to be in school for that hour and the absence will not count against 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!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Monday January 6th. My name is Alyssa Brown and I am your Monday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is: chicken nuggets, sweet potato fries, WG honey wheat roll, sweet pep- pers, romaine ribbons, strawberries There are no birthdays today. Congratulations to our newly crowned 2025 Miss Watervliet Emma Ferguson, Mr. Watervliet Noah Hook, 1st Runner up Kendal Kiefer, 2nd Runner up and Miss Congeniality, Sydnee Enders. Both the Men’s and Women’s Varsity Wrestlers traveled to Grand Rapids West Catholic High School for Individual Tournaments. Luke Isbrecht went 3&0 with 2 pins to finish in 1st place. Brooklyn Woollett was 2&1 with 2 pins to finish in 2nd place. Sophie Wigent, Sam Roland, Braizen Robart, and Noah Bentley also had wins on the day. After school homework help for this week is with the following teachers: Monday with Mr. Arter Tuesday with Mrs. O’Toole and Mr. Arter Wednesday with Mr. Arter and Mr. Domino Thursday with Mr. Arter, Mrs. O’Toole, Mr. Domino, and Mrs. Hunt This year’s musical production will be MOANA JR! Auditions are open to all Watervliet High School students, and will be held after school on Tuesday, January 14th, and Wednesday January 15th. All audition materials and sign ups are posted on the wall in the choir and band hallway. Stop by and get your audition packet and sign up for an audition time! Congratulations to the following seniors who all have completed a FAFSA in December. 38% of the Class of 2025 has completed the FAFSA already! Come to the office at this time to pick up your $50 gift card and your goody bag. Get your FAFSA done by March 1st to earn your $50 gift card. It doesn't matter whether you are headed to post secondary training after high school or not. You can still complete the FAFSA to earn your gift card. Jaysen Bauschke Alyssa Brown Jewell Burgess Ben Casper Trentin Crain Makena Edelberg Owen Epple Zack Gruszczyk Kayden Harrington Maecy Howard Lucas Isbrecht Wyatt Kendall Tyler Kuehl Daniel Mandujano Ayana Marshall Ramsey Perez Perez Jacob Querfurth Maddison Roell Kim Romero Kendra Sanders Christian Shriver Jocelyn Solis Kyra Sullivan Courtney VanLente Natalie Van Lente Destiny Warren Kaylee Williamson Clorisa Worley Jorge Zuniga 3rd hour teachers are reviewing classroom expectations in 3rd hour this week. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom are: Dakoda Morrison, Isaiah Donovan, Hanna Lomoro, Gage Sirk & Wyatt MacMillan. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. Only 2 weeks remain in this semester. You must have a 60% or higher in a class to pass classes. If you have less than a 60% in a class, you will have to retake the entire class in summer school or next year. We are no longer allowing any student to make up 10 or less percent to get from a 50 to a 60 percent. For your math and social studies classes you have to earn a D- or higher to pass a class. Exams are January 14-17. If you have 3 or fewer absences and a B in a class or 5 or fewer absences and an A in a class, you are not required to take the exam in that class. If you are unsure of your absences in a class, you can email Ms. Powers for that information. If you are not required to take an exam, you are not required to be in school for that hour and the absence will not count against 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!

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Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is FRIDAY, December 20th. My name is Logan Schaefer and I am your Friday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is boneless wings, mashed potato, corn nibblets, cooked carrots w/WG din- ner roll, romaine ribbons, blueberries There are no birthdays today. We are super excited to announce that this year’s musical production will be MOANA JR! Auditions are open to all Watervliet High School students, and will be held after school on Tuesday, January 14th, and Wednesday January 15th. All audition materials and sign ups are posted on the wall in the choir and band hallway. Stop by and get your audition packet and sign up for an audition time! The Lady Panthers fell to Bridgman last night. The Bees got off to a quick start, hitting three 3 point field goals in the first quarter and led, 14-4. Bridgman extended the lead to 15 with solid post play, leading 24-9 at the break. The second half proved to be a more competitive half as the Bees only outscored the Panthers, 19-15 in the final 16 minutes. Leading the Panthers on the offensive side tonight were Natalie Van Lente and Liela Liberto-Taylor both with 6 points and both with a pair of three-point field goals. Rounding out the scoring for the Panthers were Marissa Lowell 3, Courtney Van Lente 3, Addison Smith 2, Riley Preston 2, and Isabella Bultema 2. The Panthers are off for a couple of weeks for the holiday break and are next in action on Tuesday, January 7th at home vs. Dowagiac in a non-conference matchup. Schedule change request forms are available in the guidance office. All forms must be turned in by the end of the school day TODAY.. A link has been emailed to all students for an annual student survey. Please complete the survey before you leave for winter break. Your teachers have the link as well. Only 114 students have completed the survey with only 12 seniors having completed it. Please check your email and give up your feedback before you leave for winter break. Seniors who complete their FAFSA before December 31st will earn a special goody bag in addition to getting to pie the teacher of their choice in the face before spring break. Seniors check your email for the FAFSA prizes available to you this year! Once again we will be passing out $50 visa gift cards for FAFSa completion. Students, don’t forget…$45 for a yearbook with a FREE Namestamp on the cover. You may place your order directly through this link: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/2956 Or see a yearbook staff member or Mrs. Brant After Dec. 20, yearbooks will be $50 and namestamps will be $5. 3rd hour teachers are reviewing the locker expectations in 3rd hour this week if you have not done so already. Students can earn a clean locker ticket from their 3rd hour teacher this week and redeem in the office for a treat. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom are: Ja’Q Rodgers, Brianna Shriver, Alanna Pecharich, Gianna Berry, Alexis Coburn, Annabella Schadler, Izzy Tarantino & Daijahnae Hatcher. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. Only 2 weeks remain in this semester, you must have a 60% or higher in a class to pass the class. If you have less than a 60% in a class, you will have to retake the entire class in summer school or next year. We are no longer allowing any student to make up 10 or less percent to get from a 50 to a 60 percent. For your math and social studies classes you have to earn a D- or higher to pass a class. Exams are after break on January 14-17. If you have 3 or fewer absences and a B in a class or 5 or fewer absences and an A in a class, you are not required to take the exam. If you are unsure of your absences in a class, you can email Ms. Powers for that information. If you are not required to take an exam, you are not required to be in school for that hour and the absence will not count against 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!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is THURSDAY DECEMBER 19TH. My name is Lilly Summers and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is buffalo chicken ranch pizza, pasta salad w/fresh vegetables, watermelon, sweet peppers There are no birthdays today. AFTER SCHOOL homework help THIS WEEK is: TODAY: MRS. O'TOOLE & NHS MEMBERS TODAY: MR. ARTER TODAY: MRS. HUNT All students and staff are invited to attend the winter choir concert TONIGHT at 7 pm in the auditorium! We are super excited to announce that this year’s musical production will be MOANA JR! Auditions are open to all Watervliet High School students, and will be held after school on Tuesday, January 14th, and Wednesday January 15th. All audition materials and sign ups are posted on the wall in the choir and band hallway. Stop by and get your audition packet and sign up for an audition time! The wrestling team took on Allegan and Delton Kellogg in a pair of team duals in Coloma Wednesday evening. Getting wins on the night for the Panthers were Sophie Wigent, Braizen Robart, and Adrian Flores. The teams will split up on Saturday with the ladies going to Brandywine for an individual style tournament and the guys heading to Lawton for a team style tournament. Schedule change request forms are available in the guidance office. All forms must be turned in by the end of the school day TOMORROW. A link has been emailed to all students for an annual student survey. Please complete the survey before you leave for winter break. Your teachers have the link as well. Only 114 students have completed the survey with only 12 seniors having completed it. Please check your email and give up your feedback before you leave for winter break. Dress up days this week: Friday–holiday PJ’s. Seniors who complete their FAFSA before December 31st will earn a special goody bag in addition to getting to pie the teacher of their choice in the face before spring break. Seniors check your email for the FAFSA prizes available to you this year! Once again we will be passing out $50 visa gift cards for FAFSa completion. $45 for a yearbook with a FREE Namestamp on the cover. You may place your order directly through this link: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/2956 Or see a yearbook staff member or Mrs. Brant After Dec. 20, yearbooks will be $50 and namestamps will be $5. Seniors, if you haven’t placed your order for graduation caps and gowns, please see Teri in the main office today. 3rd hour teachers are reviewing the locker expectations in 3rd hour this week if you have not done so already. Students can earn a clean locker ticket from their 3rd hour teacher this week and redeem in the office for a treat. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom are: Ja’Q Rodgers, Brianna Shriver, Maddison Roell, Kendra Sanders, Kayden Harrington & Gavin Collins. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. Only 2 weeks remain in this semester, you must have a 60% or higher in a class to pass the class. If you have less than a 60% in a class, you will have to retake the entire class in summer school or next year. We are no longer allowing any student to make up 10 or less percent to get from a 50 to a 60 percent. For your math and social studies classes you have to earn a D- or higher to pass a class. Exams are after break on January 14-17. If you have 3 or fewer absences and a B in a class or 5 or fewer absences and an A in a class, you are not required to take the exam. If you are unsure of your absences in a class, you can email Ms. Powers for that information. If you are not required to take an exam, you are not required to be in school for that hour and the absence will not count against 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!

CONGRATULATIONS to the following Panthers who have been nominated by a faculty or staff member as a Student of the Month for December 2024. Winners at each grade level will be announced after winter break! 9TH GRADE Lily Maldonado Jonah Robart Nolan Weckwerth Annabella Schadler Kaden Conklin Joseph Stanisci Chloe Womac Lilliana Kirby Persaius Thomas McKaylen Laws Gavin Leiter Madison Darling Ava Bentley Dominic Stack 10TH GRADERS Kyle Domingo Aiden Wolford Claire Moore Kenzie Webster Abbie Hayes Angelica Daisy MaKena Guzman Liz Torres Gage McKie So'Marion Bennett Angelina Pailleres Maycie Medlin Kylin Blackston Deandre Rose Gabriel Shotts Isabella Clark 11TH GRADE Kendal Kiefer Emy Baldwin Jaylee Havenaar Ava Sprague Zeke Cardozo Jack Rodgers Ella Isbrecht Jessie Desjardin Leila Wells Ariana Wells Taylor Green Jaxon Allen Kami Rathfon 12TH GRADE Nicole Bender Jaysen Bauschke Nic Terry Kim Romero-Chairez Carson Underwood Christian Shriver Ramsey Perez Perez Gavin Collins Lilly Summers Adrian Flores Jewell Burgess

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is WednesdayDecember 18th. My name is Chaz Hart and I am your Wednesday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is baked spaghetti, cheesy breadstick, veggie dippers, fresh salad greens, strawberries There are no birthdays today. AFTER SCHOOL homework help THIS WEEK is: THURSDAY: MRS. O'TOOLE & NHS MEMBERS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY: MR. ARTER WEDNESDAY: MR. DIMINO THURSDAY: MRS. HUNT All students and staff are invited to attend the winter choir concert this Thursday at 7 pm in the auditorium! We are super excited to announce that this year’s musical production will be MOANA JR! Auditions are open to all Watervliet High School students, and will be held after school on Tuesday, January 14th, and Wednesday January 15th. All audition materials and sign ups are posted on the wall in the choir and band hallway. Stop by and get your audition packet and sign up for an audition time! The Varsity Girls Basketball team fell at home to the Parchment Panthers, 34-30. Watervliet came out firing on all cylinders and led 13-3 after the first quarter and led 20-11 at the break. The 3rd quarter was more of the same for Watervliet as they extended their lead by a bucket, leading 27-20 going into the fourth. Turnovers and missed opportunities ultimately led to the Panthers falling in the frame. Daijahnae Hatcher led the Panthers on the night with a team high 9 points. Rounding out the scoring was Isabella Bultema 7, Courtney Van Lente 4, Riley Preston 3, Moeko Crago 2, Aubrey James 2, & Natalie Van Lente 1. They are back in action on Thursday as they host the Bridgman Bees at 7:00pm in a SAC Lakeshore matchup. Schedule change request forms are available in the guidance office. All forms must be turned in by the end of the school day this Friday, December 20! A link has been emailed to all students for an annual student survey. Please complete the survey before you leave for winter break. Your teachers have the link as well. Only 91 students have completed the survey with only 12 seniors having completed it. Please check your email and give up your feedback before you leave for winter break. Dress up days this week: Thursday–ugly holiday sweater, Friday–holiday PJ’s. Seniors who complete their FAFSA before December 31st will earn a special goody bag in addition to getting to pie the teacher of their choice in the face before spring break. $45 for a yearbook with a FREE Namestamp on the cover. You may place your order directly through this link: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/2956 Or see a yearbook staff member or Mrs. Brant After Dec. 20, yearbooks will be $50 and namestamps will be $5. Seniors, if you haven’t placed your order for graduation caps and gowns, please see Teri in the main office today. 3rd hour teachers are reviewing the locker expectations in 3rd hour this week if you have not done so already. Students can earn a clean locker ticket from their 3rd hour teacher this week and redeem in the office for a treat. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom are: Alexis Coburn, Donald Carlson, Paittyn Desjardin & Wyatt MacMillan. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. Only 2 weeks remain in this semester, you must have a 60% or higher in a class to pass the class. If you have less than a 60% in a class, you will have to retake the entire class in summer school or next year. We are no longer allowing any student to make up 10 or less percent to get from a 50 to a 60 percent. For your math and social studies classes you have to earn a D- or higher to pass a class. 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 Tuesday, December 17th. My name is Ayana Marshall and I am your Tuesday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is grande walking taco & guacamole, salsa, romaine ribbons, fresh grapes Happy birthday today to Gianna Berry! AFTER SCHOOL homework help THIS WEEK is: TUESDAY and THURSDAY: MRS. O'TOOLE & NHS MEMBERS TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY: MR. ARTER WEDNESDAY: MR. DIMINO THURSDAY: MRS. HUNT The girls JV traveled to Parchment Monday night to take on the panthers. Watervliet used their defensive pressure and unselfishness to fend off Parchment. The Lady Panthers used a 13 point 4th quarter to secure the victory. Emma Owens led the attack with 14 points, Kelsie Gaston & Miranda Lowell with 4 points each and Hailey Adams & Ava Thomas with 3 points each. JV girls are now 5-0 on their season. A link has been emailed to all students for an annual student survey. Please complete the survey before you leave for winter break. Your teachers have the link as well. Only 82 students have completed the survey with only 12 seniors having completed it. Please check your email and give up your feedback before you leave for winter break. There is a marine corps lunchtime visit in the cafe TODAY. Schedule change forms for semester two are now available in the guidance office. Forms must be signed by a parent or guardian and are due by the end of the school day on Friday, December 20TH. There is an SAC meeting TOMORROW at 7:30 am . All student representatives are asked to attend. Dress up days this week: Wednesday–RED and WHITE, Thursday–ugly holiday sweater, Friday–holiday PJ’s. Seniors who complete their FAFSA before December 31st will earn a special goody bag in addition to getting to pie the teacher of their choice in the face before spring break. $45 for a yearbook with a FREE Namestamp on the cover. You may place your order directly through this link: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/2956 Or see a yearbook staff member or Mrs. Brant After Dec. 20, yearbooks will be $50 and namestamps will be $5. Seniors, if you haven’t placed your order for graduation caps and gowns, please see Teri in the main office today. 3rd hour teachers are reviewing the locker expectations in 3rd hour this week if you have not done so already. Students can earn a clean locker ticket from their 3rd hour teacher this week and redeem in the office for a treat. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom are: Madison Darling, Emma Ferguson, Gage McKie, Kaz Miller, Chris Murphy, Nolan Weckwerth, Kendra Sanders, Kayden Harrington, and Madison Rynberg. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. Only 2 weeks remain in this semester, you must have a 60% or higher in a class to pass the class. If you have less than a 60% in a class, you will have to retake the entire class in summer school or next year. We are no longer allowing any student to make up 10 or less percent to get from a 50 to a 60 percent. For your math and social studies classes you have to earn a D- or higher to pass a class. 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, December 16th. My name is Alyssa Brown and I am your Monday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is pepperoni pizza, green beans, apples, romaine ribbons, sour cherry & lem- on fruit slushie Happy Birthday Nick Brewer! AFTER SCHOOL homework help THIS WEEK is: TUESDAY and THURSDAY WITH MRS. O'TOOLE AND NHS MEMBERS. THURSDAY WITH MRS. HUNT. WEDNESDAY WITH MR. DIMINO Monday through Thursday with Mr. Arter. The Panther Varsity Girls Basketball team fell to Allegan on Friday night. Courtney Van Lente led offensively for the Panthers with a season high 6 points. Daijahnae Hatcher proved a spark off of the bench chipping in 4 points and nearly double digit rebounds. Rounding out the scoring for the Panthers; Isabella Bultema 3, Natalie Van Lente 2, Addison Smith 2, and Alyssa Brown 2. They are back in action on Tuesday at home vs. Parchment. Tip off is at 6pm. Watervliet Boys' Varsity Basketball used a tremendous defensive effort to get their second win in a row last night 62-49 over Allegan. Jacob Pleyer scored a game-high 26 points, Caleb Jewell 10, Emmett Williams 9 & Carson Underwood 8. The Panthers got outstanding defensive contributions from Owen Epple, Jacob Querfurth, and Kyle Domingo in the victory. Watervliet returns to action Tuesday night at home vs. Parchment with tip-off at 7:00 pm. The Men's wrestling team competed in their first individual tournament of the season in Eau Claire on Saturday. Adrian Flores had 3 wins and 2 losses, falling just shy of the podium. Luke Isbrecht and JT Isbrecht both went 3 & 0 on the day, taking first place in their brackets. Next up for the wrestlers will be a pair of conference duals in Coloma on Wednesday at 6pm From the van buren tech center: TONIGHT The tech center is hosting an Open House for families of prospective studentsfrom 4:30 to 6:30. A link has been emailed to all students for an annual student survey. Please complete the survey before you leave for winter break. Your teachers have the link as well. The winter band concert is TONIGHT at 7 pm in the auditorium. All students and staff are invited. There is a PBIS meeting today at 3:15 pm all students and staff are invited to join the meeting in the media center. There is a marine corps lunchtime visit in the cafe on Tuesday. Schedule change forms for semester two are now available in the guidance office. Forms must be signed by a parent or guardian and are due by the end of the school day on Friday, December 20TH. There is an SAC meeting this WEDNESDAY at 7:30 am . All student representatives are asked to attend. Dress up days this week: Tuesday- holiday socks, Wednesday–RED and WHITE, Thursday–ugly holiday sweater, Friday–holiday PJ’s. Seniors who complete their FAFSA before December 31st will earn a special goody bag in addition to getting to pie the teacher of their choice in the face before spring break. $45 for a yearbook with a FREE Namestamp on the cover. You may place your order directly through this link: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/2956 Or see a yearbook staff member or Mrs. Brant After Dec. 20, yearbooks will be $50 and namestamps will be $5. Seniors, if you haven’t placed your order for graduation caps and gowns, please see Teri in the main office today. 3rd hour teachers are reviewing the locker expectations in 3rd hour this week if you have not done so already. Students can earn a clean locker ticket from their 3rd hour teacher this week and redeem in the office for a treat. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom are: Alanna Pecharich, Liz Leblang, Aubrey Hayes, Tyrus Humphrey, Brooklyn Wallace, Marlen Moron, Luis Villegas, Deven Tavolacci, Cyrus Scott, Karina Short, Jane Rudell, So’Marion Bennett, Cadence Phillips, Lilly Maldonado, and Aaliyah Hernandez. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. Only 2 weeks remain in this semester, you must have a 60% or higher in a class to pass the class. If you have less than a 60% in a class, you will have to retake the entire class in summer school or next year. We are no longer allowing any student to make up 10 or less percent to get from a 50 to a 60 percent. For your math and social studies classes you have to earn a D- or higher to pass a class. 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 November 2024 Students of the Month who were honored at a breakfast this morning. Pictured below from left to right are: Aubrey James, Chaz Hart, Jenna Ritter, Jose Cruz Margarito, Sienna Harris, Gage McKie, and Gianna Berry. Missing from the picture is Jacob Pleyer.

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Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Friday, December 13th. My name is Logan Schaefer and I am your Friday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is sub sandwich, baked potato chips, fresh salad greens, sweet peppers, ba- nana Happy Birthday Susannah Weckwerth! AFTER SCHOOL homework help NEXT WEEK is: TUESDAY and THURSDAY WITH MRS. O'TOOLE AND NHS MEMBERS. THURSDAY WITH MRS. HUNT. WEDNESDAY WITH MR. DIMINO Schedule change forms for semester two are now available in the guidance office. Forms must be signed by a parent or guardian and are due by the end of the school day on Friday, December 20TH. There is an SAC meeting on WEDNESDAY at 7:30 am . All student representatives are asked to attend. Dress up days next week: MOnDAY –holiday head gear, TuESdAY–HOLIday soCKS, WEdNEsdaY–RED And WHITE, ThursdAY–ugly holiday sweAtER, FRidAy–Holiday PJ’s. Seniors who complete their FAFSA before December 31st will earn a special goody bag in addition to getting to pie the teacher of their choice in the face before spring break. The Watervliet High School National Honor Society is thrilled to invite you to our Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, December 14th, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, in the Watervliet High School Cafeteria. For just $7 a plate, enjoy two fluffy pancakes with your choice of toppings, crispy bacon, a savory sausage, and a refreshing drink. Every bite you take helps support the incredible work of our National Honor Society. 2025 Yearbook Presale Dec. 1 - 20 $45 for a yearbook with a FREE Namestamp on the cover. You may place your order directly through this link: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/2956 Or see a yearbook staff member or Mrs. Brant After Dec. 20, yearbooks will be $50 and namestamps will be $5. Seniors, if you haven’t placed your order for graduation caps and gowns, please see Teri in the main office today. 3rd hour teachers are reviewing the bathroom expectations in 3rd hour this week if you have not done so already. Earning a PBIS raffle ticket for demonstrating RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, and SAFETY in the classroom are: Cameron carnell, Miranda Lowell, Steffi Lewison, Karina short, Payton Yeske, Gabby Guthrie, Marlen Moron, Cameron Pickens, Taylor Moore, Nick Brewer, Brooklyn Woollett, Zaylea Pates, Deven Tavolacci, Luis Villegas, Jane Rudell, Brooklyn Smith, Jaqueline Brito, Maritza Lopez, Brooklyn Wallace, Nolan Weckwerth, Leah Melton, and isaias Mendez. Please come to the office now to pick up your candy or coupon. Only 3 weeks remain in this semester, you must have a 60% or higher in a class to pass the class. If you have less than a 60% in a class, you will have to retake the entire class in summer school or next year. We are no longer allowing any student to make up 10 or less percent to get from a 50 to a 60 percent. For your math and social studies classes you have to earn a D- or higher to pass a class. 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!

Students in the Sculpture class were given the challenge of designing a wearable paper hat that reflected a personal trait or interest. We started by experimenting with different techniques to create textures and forms using paper, while also exploring how contemporary artists use paper in their work. The project involved a lot of trial and error as students developed their designs. Once the hats were completed, we held a photoshoot where students took turns photographing each other and showcasing their creations.

Students in the Sculpture class were given the challenge of designing a wearable paper hat that reflected a personal trait or interest. We started by experimenting with different techniques to create textures and forms using paper, while also exploring how contemporary artists use paper in their work. The project involved a lot of trial and error as students developed their designs. Once the hats were completed, we held a photoshoot where students took turns photographing each other and showcasing their creations.