Watervliet High School

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Today is Thursday April 11th! My name is Julia Papple and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is chicken strips. Tomorrow’s breakfast is a yogurt cup with granola. There are no birthdays today. Congratulations to the following students who are PBIS raffle ticket winners for demonstrating respect, responsibility, and safety in the building. DaJahnae Hatcher Miriam Feneley Jocelyn Solis Vickey Mandujano Aaron Alvarado Alanna Pecharich Wyatt MacMillan Hanna Lomoro Kyle Domingo Nolan Sells Kenzie Webster Gage Sirk Joelle Petznick Junior Day at SMC is May 17th for most of the entire school day and we are sending a bus for interested juniors. Come pick up a permission slip in the counseling office if you would like to attend. This is counted as a school related absence. On April 23, the PTO is hosting a Donkey Basketball Game in the high school gym. Tickets are $7 in advance and are available in the guidance office. Come watch Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Riedinger, and Mr. Coburn battle it out! Seniors, this is a reminder that all Watervliet High School community scholarship applications are due TOMORROW. There are 11 scholarships that are only available to Watervliet High School seniors. Please see Mrs. Dawson or Mrs. Tyler in the guidance office for more information. Seniors– if you wish to earn a Community Service honor cord to be worn at graduation, you must complete 40 hours of community service. The deadline to submit those hours to the HS office is April 30th. If you are dual enrolled, please see Mrs. Tyler this week for a grade check in. There is after school homework help TODAY in the media center from 3:15-4:15. ALL JUNIORS are taking the WorkKeys test today. After testing students will have a normal rest of the school day. 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!

All 11th graders will be taking a WorkKeys test tomorrow (THURSDAY, APRIL 11th) starting at 8:10 AM. All juniors are asked to be in school, well rested and ready to test!

4/9 SEASON OPENERS SPORTS RECAP: Watervliet Varsity Baseball opened up the 2024 Season on the road - traveling to Paw Paw and getting the Game 1 Win 12-0. Aidan Bethea got the Win on the mound scattering 2 Hits and Striking out 9. Ben Parritt closed out the game for the Panthers. Hitters for Watervliet: Alex Hicks (Double / 3 Singles Owen Epple (3 Singles) Wyatt Epple (Triple / Single) Logan Eberhard (Double / Single) 1 Single each for Chase Tremblay, Bethea, Caleb Jewell and Caden Burdick Game 2 was shortened due to darkness. The Panthers fell behind early and ran out of daylight in a comeback effort. Despite out hitting the Red Wolves 7 to 2 - Watervliet couldn't make up for a few costly errors down the stretch. Emmett Williams, Alex Hicks, Chase Tremblay and Colton Swisher combined on the mound. Hitters for the Panthers: 1 Single each for Tremblay, Alex Hicks, Aidan Bethea, Caleb Jewell, Kaiden Bierhalter, Sam Crago and Caden Burdick. Varsity Softball: The Panther's Megan Cox out duals Michigan Luthern's Ace in a 3-2 contest on Tuesday. Megan Cox pitched all 7 innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 earned run, while striking out 8 in her first victory of the season. Grace Chisek and Abby Whorton provided the only hits, with a Home Run and triple respectively for the Panthers. Kendle Kiefer had a great defensive game at third base. WP: Cox Top Hitters: Grace Chisek-HR, RBI Abby Whorton-3B, RBI In game 2: Grace Chisek collected three hits in three at bats, as Watervliet defeated Michigan Lutheran 11-3 in the night cap of a double header. Sienna Bulat singled and drove in two runs. Kendle Kiefer collected two hits for Watervleit. Sophmore Leila Liberto-Taylor earned her first varsity win in the circle. Abby Whorton and Mckenzie Birmele both singled in the contest. WP: Liberto-Taylor Top Hitters: Chisek- 3 2B, RBI Kiefer- 2 1B, RBI Brimele-1B, 2 RBI Bulat- 1B, 3 RBI's Liberto-Taylor- 1B Whorton- 1B Golden-1B, SB

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Wednesday April 10th! My name is Ella Harris and I am your Wednesday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is cheeseburger and fries. Tomorrow’s breakfast is a cereal breakfast kit. There are no birthdays today. Junior Day at SMC is May 17th for most of the entire school day and we are sending a bus for interested juniors. Come pick up a permission slip in the counseling office if you would like to attend. This is counted as a school related absence. On April 23, the PTO is hosting a Donkey Basketball Game in the high school gym. Tickets are $7 in advance and are available in the guidance office. Come watch Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Riedinger, and Mr. Coburn battle it out! Seniors, this is a reminder that all Watervliet High School community scholarship applications are due this Friday, April 12th. There are 11 scholarships that are only available to Watervliet High School seniors. Please see Mrs. Dawson or Mrs. Tyler in the guidance office for more information. Seniors, Jostens will be here during lunch hours TODAY to deliver graduation announcements. Also, if you wish to earn a Community Service honor cord to be worn at graduation, you must complete 40 hours of community service. The deadline to submit those hours to the HS office is April 30th. If you are dual enrolled, please see Mrs. Tyler this week for a grade check in. There is after school homework help on Thursday of this week in the media center from 3:15-4:15. All juniors will take the Work keys test this Thursday starting at 8:10 AM. All juniors should be in school and ready to test on Thursday morning. This is required testing for Juniors. If you attend a center in the morning, you are expected to be at the high school at 8:10 AM for testing. 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!

Can you help our softball program?

Multiple WPS students will be performing in High School Musical Jr this weekend at Lakeshore’s Community Auditorium. Come out to support them!

WHS holds monthly parent meetings to provide updates and collect important parent feedback. Please join us !

Dual Enrollment is a great opportunity for your child to earn college credit while in high school at no cost. Join us for our annual meeting to learn more!

Please come out and support our high school ROBOTICS TEAM!

Good Morning Watervliet Panthers! Tuesday, April 9th! My name is Abby Lomoro and I am your Tuesday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch are crispitos. Tomorrow’s breakfast is a breakfast bagel and a banana There are no birthdays today. Congratulations to the following PBIS raffle winners for demonstrating respect., responsibility, and safety in the building: Kendal Kiefer Nic Terry Wyatt Wagner Kyle Domingo Aiden Wolford And Sarah Leoni There is an SAC meeting this Wednesday at 7:30 in Mrs. Lefor’s room. Please attend if you are a student representative. On April 23, the PTO is hosting a Donkey Basketball Game in the high school gym. Tickets are $7 in advance and are available in the guidance office. Come watch Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Riedinger, and Mr. Coburn battle it out! A representative from Ferris State University will be at Watervliet during Lunch today. This event is open to all grades, but it will be especially beneficial for Juniors and Seniors. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Ferris! Seniors, this is a reminder that all Watervliet High School community scholarship applications are due this Friday, April 12th. There are 11 scholarships that are only available to Watervliet High School seniors. Please see Mrs. Dawson or Mrs. Tyler in the guidance office for more information. Seniors, Jostens will be here during lunch hours TOMORROW to deliver graduation announcements. Also, if you wish to earn a Community Service honor cord to be worn at graduation, you must complete 40 hours of community service. The deadline to submit those hours to the HS office is April 30th. If you are interested in pursuing engineering pickup a field trip permission slip for a trip to Western Michigan University for Apr 16th in the guidance office. If you are dual enrolled, please see Mrs. Tyler this week for a grade check in. There is after school homework help on Tuesday and Thursday of this week in the media center from 3:15-4:15. Marking period 3 report cards will be mailed home TODAY. All juniors will take the Work keys test this Thursday starting at 8:10 AM. All juniors should be in school and ready to test on Thursday morning. This is required testing for Juniors. If you attend a center in the morning, you are expected to be at the high school at 8:10 AM for testing. 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 April 8th! Welcome BACK ! My name is Tia Caldwell and I am your Monday morning announcement reader. Today’s lunch is mini corn dogs and sweet potato waffle fries. Tomorrow’s breakfast is: chocolate chip french toast minis. There are no birthdays today. This past weekend the HS robotics team competed at the state championship for the rookie all star award and won! The team participated in an interview process and competed against 22 other rookie teams from the state. The interview was only 10 minutes long but answers had to be concise, specific and communicate the message of how they intend to continue to grow as a team.This means Team 9758 Pantron-X from WHS, is the state rookie of the year which is a prestigious award. It affords the team the opportunity to compete at the World Championships in Houston TX on April 17 - 20. They have the opportunity to compete with and against teams from all over the world.The team is very much trying to make the journey.This team excelled in all categories according to the judges. Way to go Jacob, Sam, Nova, Isaiah, Ben, Lucas, and Paige!! Big congratulations go out to four exceptional WHS students, who brought in a great performance at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - High School Show. The exhibit opened over spring break and is on view until April 28. Taylor Green’s abstract painting was given an Honorable Mention from this year’s juror. Nicole Bender received a scholarship to Frostic School of Art at Western Michigan University for her charcoal drawing. Riley Preston’s ceramic boot and altered book brought her a scholarship to Western Michigan University and to University of Olivet. Susannah Weckwerth's charcoal drawing was recognized with a Juror’s Award which is a cash prize. On April 23, the PTO is hosting a Donkey Basketball Game in the high school gym. Tickets are $7 in advance and are available in the guidance office. Come watch Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Riedinger, and Mr. Coburn battle it out! Seniors, Jostens will be here during lunch hours on THIS Wednesday, April 10th, to deliver graduation announcements. If you are interested in pursuing engineering pickup a field trip permission slip for a trip to Western Michigan University for Apr 16th in the guidance office. If you do not remember the combination to your locker, please see Mrs. Tyler in the counseling office. If you are dual enrolled, please see Mrs. Tyler this week for a grade check in. There is a Ferris State University lunch time visit in the cafe today. There is after school homework help on Tuesday and Thursday of this week in the media center from 3:15-4:15. Marking period 3 report cards will be mailed home tomorrow. All juniors will take the Work keys test this Thursday starting at 8:10 AM. All juniors should be in school and ready to test on Thursday morning. This is required testing for Juniors. If you attend a center in the morning, you are expected to be at the high school at 8:10 AM for testing. 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!

2024 KIA Art News Big congratulations go out to four exceptional Watervliet Art Students, who brought in a great performance at the prestigious Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - High School Area Show. The exhibit opened over spring break and is on view until April 28. Taylor Green’s abstract painting was given an Honorable Mention from this year’s juror. Nicole Bender received a scholarship to Frostic School of Art at Western Michigan University for her charcoal drawing. Riley Preston’s ceramic boot and altered book brought her a scholarship to Western Michigan University and to University of Olivet Susannah Weckwerth's charcoal drawing was recognized with a Juror’s Award which is a cash prize. Congratulations again. We are so proud of your hard work and talent!

I am amazed every week at all of the hard work, efforts, and celebrations coming out of WHS! Check it out! https://www.smore.com/n/0wm9b

YOUR SOPHOMORE MARCH 2024 Student of the Month --TAYLOR GREEN! My family consists of my mom, my 3 sisters, and my 2 brothers. I only live with one of my siblings, who is the youngest one out of them all. My favorite class right now is my art 2 class because art is something that I enjoy. I have a lot of teachers that I like but Ms.Hunt is my favorite because she gives me really good feedback on all of my work. In my free time I like to go to the beach, hang out with friends, and go shopping. After high school I know I want to go to college but I don't know for what yet. I am proud to be a WHS Panther because this is a great school to be at.

YOUR MARCH 2024 FRESHMAN STUDENT OF THE MONTH --MIMI FENELEY My family consists of my mom, dad, and my older sister. My favorite classes right now are History and English. In my free time, I like to hang out with my friends. This year I participated on the Varsity Cross Country Team. Right now I am on the Varsity Soccer team. After high school I plan to go to college and am currently interested in something in the legal field. I am proud to be a WHS Panther because of all of the opportunities that are available.

YOUR MARCH 2024 FRESHMAN Student of the Month --Gabe Shotts! I live with my uncle, who is a big guy with a big heart, and with my aunt. My favorite class is PE because I get to move around a lot. My favorite teacher has been Mr. Grear because he is very funny. In my free time I like to play video games and listen to music. I do not currently participate in any sports or clubs. After high school I plan to pursue a career in construction. I am proud to be a WHS Panther because of the people here!

YOUR SOPHOMORE March 2024 Student of the Month --ADDISON SMITH! I look up to my sister and brother, we have a really big age gap so they are both married and have kids already. They give me strong advice and are big supporters as well as my mom and dad. I don't have a favorite class but I like Algebra and English classes the most. They have great teachers and the work comes naturally to me. My favorite teachers are Mrs. O’Toole and Mr. Andrews. They are really good teachers and they make it fun to go to class. They make it easy to learn and will be there if you need help. During my free time I like to hangout with my best friends, Kaitlyn and Aubrey. I also like to participate in the sports basketball, softball and volleyball. I've done these sports for as long as I can remember and I never get tired of them. I'm not sure what I want to do after high school yet, but I know I want to go into the medical field like my mom. I am proud to be a WHS Panther because this is a great school. All of the teachers are amazing and give you the education you need. The athletic program is also really good and I am happy to be apart of it all.

YOUR SENIOR March 2024 Student of the Month --CHASE TREMBLAY! I'm from a family of five. Ryder is my younger brother and he's in 5th grade. Keira is a sophomore this year at the high school. My mom works as the junior high principal at Coloma. My dad is the PE/Health teacher at Watervliet and coaches varsity baseball and football. My favorite class was anatomy with Mrs. O'Toole. Anatomy is something I will take with me as I move through college because I plan on majoring in biology. My favorite teacher throughout high school has been Mrs. O'Toole. My sophomore year I took her biology class and enjoyed it. The following year I took AP Biology with her first hour and then came back to her room for anatomy class after lunch. She's a fun teacher to be around and we always got our work finished. My free time is very limited. Typically, sports take up all of my time. Baseball, basketball, and football are all priorities for me. In preparation for these sports, I will lift and condition to continue getting better. With what time is left, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family. I'm a three-sport athlete at Watervliet. As listed above, baseball, basketball, and football are made priorities. During the summer, I also play summer baseball. At the high school, I'm a member of NHS, student council, student advisory council, and freshman mentors. After high school, I plan on attending the University of Michigan where I plan on majoring in biology. From there, I would like to attend dental school. It's a lot of school, but it will pay off in the end. I'm proud to be a Panther because of the legacy our class is leaving behind. Looking at our athletics, many of the teams are filled with seniors. We've worked so hard to be the best at what we do. Looking back at all the banners we've left hanging and the accomplishments our group has had makes me proud. Watervliet is an important place to me.

YOUR JUNIOR March 2024 Student of the Month --RUBY PARRA! My family consists of my mother and father, and my 5 siblings. I have 2 younger brothers and 3 older brothers. My favorite class is my cosmetology class at the Van Buren Tech Center because I have a strong passion towards doing hair, makeup, etc. I don’t have a favorite teacher, they are all amazing at teaching! This is my first year at Watervliet so I haven’t taken the opportunity to join any sports but I do hope so to next year! In my free time I love to go out, watch the sunset, and spend time with my loved ones. After high school I plan to continue & finish my cosmetology journey and become a licensed cosmetologist.

YOUR JUNIOR March 2024 Student of the Month--KAYDEN HARRINGTON! My family consists of my mom, dad, and two younger siblings, my brother and sister. My favorite class would have to be Economics because I feel like I am learning things that will help me in the future and I like the structure that the class gives me. My favorite teacher is Mrs. Lefor because she tries her best to be a good teacher to her students and she has helped me in lots of ways, such as college decisions and just being someone to talk to. In my free time, I like to read, spend time with my friends, and listen to music. I am on Student Council and I also participate in Track & Field. I am proud to be a Panther because we represent never giving up and always trying our best throughout any obstacles. After high school, I plan to go to college and get degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice to eventually become a criminal psychologist.