Watervliet High School

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Tuesday June 4th. My name is Alyssa Brown and I am your Tuesday morning announcement reader! In the Semi-Final District round - Watervliet took on Lawton and got the 14-0 mercy. Caleb Jewell got the Win on the mound - Giving up just 1 hit and striking out 6 and Alex Hicks closed the final 3 innings. Panther Hitters: Wyatt and Owen Epple (4 Singles each) Kaiden Bierhalter (Double / Single) Chase Tremblay and Jewell (2 Singles each) Aidan Bethea (Triple) Sam Crago (Single) The Win moves the Panthers on to the Finals to face Schoolcraft. Watervliet took on Schoolcraft in the District Finals and came away with the 3-2 Win. This is the Panthers 3rd straight District title. Wyatt Epple got the Win on the mound with relief from Chase Tremblay and Caleb Jewell (Save). Panther Hitters: Wyatt Epple (Triple / Single) Owen Epple (Double / Single) 1 Single each for Alex Hicks, Aidan Bethea, Sam Crago, Caden Burdick and Tremblay. Watervliet now stands at 26-7 Overall (10-0 SAC Lakeshore) and will travel to Constantine to face Bridgman in the Regional Semi Final Game. Anyone interested in yearbook next year needs to pick up an application in the guidance office. They are due by the last day of school. Attention all current Sophomores and Juniors. There are still some open spots left for next spring break’s trip to Europe. However, the deadline to sign up is the last day of school. If you haven’t signed up yet and are still interested see Mr. Andrews for sign up information. New student council members for the 2024-25 school year need to accept their invitation to the REMIND app as soon as possible so you can receive important student council information over the summer. Students, please check the lost and found items located in front of the main office as all items will be gone by the end of day this Thursday. Anyone interested in running cross country next fall needs to sign-up in either Mr. Weber’s room, Mr. Grear’s room, or the high school office. If you have any questions, please stop by and talk with Coach Weber. Exams for today: periods 1 and 2 There will be snacks in the cafe during the break in between exams. Once an exam has started, we are not dismissing students out of class to go home. Wednesday exams in periods 3 and 4 Thursday exams in periods 5 and 6 All half days are an 11:40 AM dismissal. Teachers have clean locker tickets. Show any teacher a completely cleaned-out locker with no stickers or trash and receive a ticket that can be redeemed in the office for a treat. Any items left in a locker will be thrown away thisThursday after school. All students: You will turn your chrome book and charger into your 4th hour teacher after you have taken all of your exams. If you do not turn these items in before you leave for the summer, you will be fined. You can turn your device in once you have completed all of the exams that you need to complete. If you do not have to take any exams, your device should be turned in next Monday. If you do not have a 4th hour class, turn your device into the main office. Summer school starts June 17th. Bring your enrollment form back to Mrs. Dawson ASAP. There are limited spots. 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 Watervliet High School graduated Class of 2024!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Monday June 3rd. My name is Ayana Marshall and I am your Monday morning announcement reader! Congratulations to the following athletes that participated in all kinds of weather over the weekend at the State Finals in Track and Field; Anya Sexton, Daniel Mandujano, Tia Caldwell, and Morgan Lowell. All 4 athletes have trained their whole high school career to compete against the rest of the state qualifiers, this weekend all of their hard work paid off. Anya Sexton threw 129 feet placing her 3rd in discus. Great job, Anya, for being top 3 in the state! Daniel Mandujano had a phenomenal run in the 1600m run with a time of 4 minutes and 27.29 seconds, just 1 second off of beating the school record. He also competed in the 3200m run with a time of 10 minutes and 2.08 seconds. Tia Caldwell persevered in the 400m run with a time of 62.22 seconds. Morgan Lowell ran steady in the 3200m run with a 10 second PR ending with a time of 11 minutes and 58.55 seconds. Throughout the entire season these athletes have shown that hard work truly does pay off! The school, community, friends, family, teachers, and coaches are all extremely proud of you! Congratulations athletes! Anyone interested in yearbook next year needs to pick up an application in the guidance office. They are due by the last day of school. Attention all current Sophomores and Juniors. There are still some open spots left for next spring break’s trip to Europe. However, the deadline to sign up is the last day of school. If you haven’t signed up yet and are still interested see Mr. Andrews for sign up information. New student council members for the 2024-25 school year need to accept their invitation to the REMIND app as soon as possible so you can receive important student council information over the summer. Anyone interested in running cross country next fall needs to sign-up in either Mr. Weber’s room, Mr. Grear’s room, or the high school office. If you have any questions, please stop by and talk with Coach Weber. Semester 2 exams will take place for 9-11 graders on June 3, 4, 5, and 6. The deadline for the 3 and a B and the 5 and an A attendance incentive is June 3rd. If you need to know the status of your current attendance, email Ms. Powers. TODAY is the 7th hour exam June 4th periods 1 and 2 June 5th periods 3 and 4 June 6th periods 5 and 6 All half days are an 11:40 AM dismissal. Teachers have clean locker tickets. Show any teacher a completely cleaned-out locker with no stickers or trash and receive a ticket that can be redeemed in the office for a treat. Any items left in a locker will be thrown away thisThursday after school. All students: You will turn your chrome book and charger into your 4th hour teacher after you have taken all of your exams. If you do not turn these items in before you leave for the summer, you will be fined. You can turn your device in once you have completed all of the exams that you need to complete. If you do not have to take any exams, your device should be turned in next Monday. If you do not have a 4th hour class, turn your device into the main office. Summer school starts June 17th. Bring your enrollment form back to Mrs. Dawson ASAP. There are limited spots. 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 our MAY 2024 Students of the Month who were honored at our monthly breakfast this morning with their families! Pictured from left to right are : Julian Cardoso, Daniel Mandujano, AJ Holmes, Hailey Adams, Ella Harris, Trevor Tavolacci, and Judith Aguilera. Missing: Jacob Shunkwiler.

CONGRATULATIONS YURIA!

CONGRATULATIONS KAMERON!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Friday, May 31st. My name is Logan Schaefer and I am your Friday morning announcement reader! Today’s lunch is pepperoni pizza or Bosco sticks, marinara sauce, cut melon Monday’s breakfast is a cereal breakfast kit. Happy birthday today to Chase Morris! Anyone interested in yearbook next year needs to pick up an application in the guidance office. They are due by the last day of school. Attention All JV & Varsity guys who plan on playing Football and/or Basketball next year. There will be a meeting in the Auditorium at 7:45 am today. Please arrange plans to be there!! Attention all current Sophomores and Juniors. There are still some open spots left for next spring break’s trip to Europe. However, the deadline to sign up is the last day of school. If you haven’t signed up yet and are still interested see Mr. Andrews for sign up information. The last day for the tech center this year for Juniors is TODAY. New student council members for the 2024-25 school year need to accept their invitation to the REMIND app as soon as possible so you can receive important student council information over the summer. Anyone interested in running cross country next fall needs to sign-up in either Mr. Weber’s room, Mr. Grear’s room, or the high school office. If you have any questions, please stop by and talk with Coach Weber. Semester 2 exams will take place for 9-11 graders on June 3, 4, 5, and 6. The deadline for the 3 and a B and the 5 and an A attendance incentive is June 3rd. If you need to know the status of your current attendance, email Ms. Powers. June 3rd is the 7th hour exam June 4th periods 1 and 2 June 5th periods 3 and 4 June 6th periods 5 and 6 All half days are an 11:40 AM dismissal. Next Monday we have our underclassmen awards. If you are receiving an award, you have received a letter in the mail. All families and parents are invited to attend. 9th grade awards are at 8:15 AM 10th grade awards are at 9:15 AM 11th grade awards are at 10:15 AM Teachers have clean locker tickets. Show any teacher a completely cleaned-out locker with no stickers or trash and receive a ticket that can be redeemed in the office for a treat this week or next. Any items left in a locker will be thrown away next Thursday after school. All students: You will turn your chrome book and charger into your 4th hour teacher after you have taken all of your exams. If you do not turn these items in before you leave for the summer, you will be fined. You can turn your device in once you have completed all of the exams that you need to complete. If you do not have to take any exams, your device should be turned in next Monday. If you do not have a 4th hout class, turn your device into the main office. Summer school starts June 17th. Bring your enrollment form back to Mrs. Dawson ASAP. There are limited spots. 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!

Graduation for the Class of 2024 will be live streamed on Friday at 6:30 PM. You should be able to log in starting at 6 PM. Use the link below to join us virtually! https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mi/watervliet/organization/14888/watervliet-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MTA5MzkwNg%3D%3D

CONGRATULATIONS AMYA!

CONGRATULATIONS KEZIAH!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Thursday May 30th My name is Lilly Summers and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader! Today’s lunch is a croissant sandwich w/choice of chicken or egg salad, chicken noodle soup, garden salad, pineapple spear. Tomorrow’s breakfast is a breakfast Shamrock Parfait, applesauce cup & choice of milk. Happy birthday today to Julie Rudell! Anyone interested in yearbook next year needs to pick up an application in the guidance office. They are due by the last day of school. Attention All JV & Varsity guys who plan on playing Football and/or Basketball next year. There will be a meeting in the Auditorium at 7:45am tomorrow. Please arrange plans to be there!! Attention all current Sophomores and Juniors. There are still some open spots left for next spring break’s trip to Europe. However, the deadline to sign up is the last day of school. If you haven’t signed up yet and are still interested see Mr. Andrews for sign up information. The last day for the tech center this year for Juniors is this Friday. The last afterschool homework help session is TODAY. You must have your own transportation home. Anyone interested in running cross country next fall needs to sign-up in either Mr. Weber’s room, Mr. Grear’s room, or the high school office. If you have any questions, please stop by and talk with Coach Weber. Semester 2 exams will take place for 9-11 graders on June 3, 4, 5, and 6. The deadline for the 3 and a B and the 5 and an A attendance incentive is June 3rd. If you need to know the status of your current attendance, email Ms. Powers. June 3rd is the 7th hour exam June 4th periods 1 and 2 June 5th periods 3 and 4 June 6th periods 5 and 6 All half days are an 11:40 AM dismissal. Next Monday we have our underclassmen awards. If you are receiving an award, you have received a letter in the mail. All families and parents are invited to attend. 9th grade awards are at 8:15 AM 10th grade awards are at 9:15 AM 11th grade awards are at 10:15 AM Teachers have clean locker tickets. Show any teacher a completely cleaned-out locker with no stickers or trash and receive a ticket that can be redeemed in the office for a treat this week or next. Any items left in a locker will be thrown away next Thursday after school. All students: You will turn your chrome book and charger into your 4th hour teacher after you have taken all of your exams. If you do not turn these items in before you leave for the summer, you will be fined. You can turn your device in once you have completed all of the exams that you need to complete. If you do not have to take any exams, your device should be turned in next Monday. Summer school starts June 17th. Bring your enrollment form back to Mrs. Dawson ASAP. There are limited spots. 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 ELSA!

CONGRATULATIONS OLIVIA!

It was the end of the season for the Panther Golfers as a team for Regionals today at Hawkshead golf course in South Haven. The team finished 11th, but Alex Sexton has qualified for the state finals! Junior Tyler Asakevich finished the year looking forward to next year as he shot team low rounds this year. The other two players from today were Reise Bulat and Connor Zwar who are both seniors and will be missed greatly. They have been great examples for future Panthers. Alex Sexton a junior played a solid round and finished with an 84. That meant Alex finished 5th out of 81 players! Alex will move on to play in the state finals at Katke Golf Course at Ferris State University on 6/7. Congrats Alex.

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Wednesday. May 29th. My name is Chaz Hart and I am your Wednesday morning announcement reader! Today’s lunch is spicy or crispy chicken sandwich, pasta salad, Frito corn chips & blueberries Tomorrow’s breakfast is a cereal breakfast kit, mozzarella string cheese & peach cup. There are no birthdays today. Golf Regional Results from yesterday: It was the end of the season for the Panther Golfers as a team for Regionals today at Hawkshead golf course in South Haven. The team finished 11th, but Alex Sexton has qualified for the state finals! Junior Tyler Asakevich finished the year looking forward to next year as he shot team low rounds this year. The other two players from today were Reise Bulat and Connor Zwar who are both seniors and will be missed greatly. They have been great examples for future Panthers. Alex Sexton, a junior, played a solid round and finished with an 84. That meant Alex finished 5th out of 81 players! Alex will move on to play in the state finals at Katke Golf Course at Ferris State University on 6/7. Congrats Alex! Attention All JV & Varsity guys who plan on playing Football and/or Basketball next year. There will be a meeting in the Auditorium at 7:45am this Friday. Please arrange plans to be there!! Attention all current Sophomores and Juniors. There are still some open spots left for next spring break’s trip to Europe. However, the deadline to sign up is the last day of school. If you haven’t signed up yet and are still interested see Mr. Andrews for sign up information. The last day for the tech center this year for Juniors is this Friday. The last afterschool homework help session is this Thursday. You must have your own transportation home. Anyone interested in running cross country next fall needs to sign-up in either Mr. Weber’s room, Mr. Grear’s room, or the high school office. If you have any questions, please stop by and talk with Coach Weber. Semester 2 exams will take place for 9-11 graders on June 3, 4, 5, and 6. The deadline for the 3 and a B and the 5 and an A attendance incentive is June 3rd. If you need to know the status of your current attendance, email Ms. Powers. June 3rd is the 7th hour exam June 4th periods 1 and 2 June 5th periods 3 and 4 June 6th periods 5 and 6 All half days are an 11:40 AM dismissal. Next Monday we have our underclassmen awards. If you are receiving an award, you will receive a letter in the mail. All families and parents are invited to attend. 9th grade awards are at 8:15 AM 10th grade awards are at 9:15 AM 11th grade awards are at 10:15 AM Teachers have clean locker tickets. Show any teacher a completely cleaned-out locker with no stickers or trash and receive a ticket that can be redeemed in the office for a treat this week or next. Any items left in a locker will be thrown away next Thursday after school. All students: You will turn your chrome book and charger into your 4th hour teacher after you have taken all of your exams. If you do not turn these items in before you leave for the summer, you will be fined. You can turn your device in once you have completed all of the exams that you need to complete. If you do not have to take any exams, your device should be ruined in next Monday. Summer school starts June 17th. Bring your enrollment form back to Mrs. Dawson ASAP. There are limited spots. 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!

It’s official, Abby Whorton will be playing softball for Hope College starting next fall. The senior signed on to play for the Flying Dutch last week at he last home regular season game vs Hartford on Senior Night. Whorton has multiple honors from all division to all district and a defensive player of the year award last season as a catcher. Abby also played volleyball and basketball for the Panthers. Abby is the daughter of Dan and Andrea Whorton.

YOUR JUNIOR MAY 2024 Student of the Month--JUDITH AGUILERA! I have two supporting parents and 2 sisters. My favorite class is Anatomy because we learn many different things there and it's taught by one of my favorite teachers which is Mrs.O'toole, her class always makes me feel very welcomed and I know I can ask her anything if I ever need help with something. During my free time I like to go outside, walk around, and listen to music. After high school I plan on going to college and entering a Law Enforcement Academy. I am proud to be a WHS panther because there are so many great teachers and students here.

YOUR FRESHMEN MAY 2024 Student of the Month --HAILEY ADAMS! My family includes me, my dad, my mom, and my sisters-- Mckinley and Felicity. McKinley is in 6th grade and Felicity is in 2nd grade. This year my favorite class has been art because I like to make different projects and be creative. My favorite teacher has been Mrs. Simmons because I have had her for the past two years and I can talk to her comfortably and she is very nice. I play basketball, run cross country, and do track and field. I am in the SAC, and student council. In my free time, I like to work with my horse Levi. My plan after high school is to go to LMC for a business degree. I am proud to be a WHS Panther because the people here are nice and kind. I am proud because of the things we can accomplish and have accomplished.

Congratulations to the Track Distance team for their outstanding performances at the recent Distance Night under the Lights event! Morgan Lowell, Kimmie Romero, Marissa Lowell, Ian Coleman, Ezequiel Cardoza, Daniel Mandujano, along with our middle schoolers Tony Perez and Sam Casciano, showcased their talents with remarkable personal bests. A special shoutout goes to Daniel Mandujano for shattering a school record that stood since 1995, clocking in at 9:38.68 for the 3200M. Congratulations to all our Panthers on their incredible achievements