Watervliet High School

Good Morning Watervliet High School Panthers! Today is Monday November 13th. My name is Tia Caldwell and I am your Monday morning announcement reader. Watervliet Public Schools will be a premier district that challenges and empowers students and staff to achieve beyond their own expectations. Today’s lunch is: Big Daddy's Primo Cheese Pizza & Cottage Cheese Veggie Dippers Fresh Strawberries & Choice of Milk Tomorrow’s Breakfast is: Cereal Breakfast Kit Light Mozzarella String Cheese Applesauce Cup & Choice of Milk Happy birthday today to Jacob Shunkwiler! PBIS winners for today fro demonstrating respect, responsibility, or safety at school are: Makena Guzman Izzy Tarantino Nathan Harasewicz Wyatt Macmillan Jack Rodgers Alex Sipe Trentin Crane Ashton Coleman Emanual Rosas Sarah Leoni Sienna Harris Nolan Sells Science Olympiad practice before school Thursday. The ecology event on how organisms interact with one another and with their environment. Juniors and seniors are eligible to take the biliteracy test in order to earn a seal on your diploma and wear a serape at graduation. If you are interested the testing is in November and you lust sign up in the main office. The only seniors permitted to wear a serape at graduation are those who pass this test. It is time for a dual enrollment grade check. All dual enrolled students, please show Mrs. Tyler your grades as soon as possible. Boys’ Basketball tryouts are today! There will be teams at the Freshman, JV, and Varsity levels. Any interested students must be registered on Final Forms. See Mr. Linderman in Room 148 with any questions. Would you like the Seal of Biliteracy on your diploma? The Seal of Biliteracy is for students who know English and at least one other language. Sign-up to take the test in the office by Tuesday, November 14 Wednesday is an early release day. We will dismiss at 1:10 and students can wear PJ’s. Thursday all sophomores will take a field trip to Olivet College. If you are in school and you are a sophomore, you will be attending this trip. Dress for the weather as you will be walking around campus. Thursday is our annual military informational night at 6 pm in the high school media center. Students and their families at all grade levels are invited to attend. The branches of the military that will be represented are: Navy, Air Force, National Guard, and Marines Corps. 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 LADIES! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU !

FRIDAY'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Good Morning Watervliet High School Panthers! Today is Friday November 10th. My name is Jacob Schaefer and I am your Friday morning announcement reader. Watervliet Public Schools will be a premier district that challenges and empowers students and staff to achieve beyond their own expectations. Today’s lunch is: Spicy Chicken Sandwich Fun Size Corn Chips Romaine Ribbons Corn Nibblets Fresh Orange & Choice of Milk Monday’s Breakfast is: Strawberry & Yogurt Breakfast Parfait Peach Cup & Choice of Milk HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Sofie Shafer, Chayse Ott, Peyton Purdy, and Dimetric White. Happy Birthday over the weekend to: Brooklyn Richardson and Krystina Lawrence. It is time for a dual enrollment grade check. All dual enrolled students, please show Mrs. Tyler your grades as soon as possible. For our Science Olympiad participants: Today’s Event Focus Chem Lab: You will learn more about the science processes of chemistry focused in the areas of Periodicity and Equilibrium. Today’s PBIS winners for demonstrating respect, responsibility or safety at school are: Chris Parkhurst Isaiah Wendt Kendra Sanders Aubrey Hayes Claire Moore Lilly Summers Braydon Collins Wyat tMacmillan Aiden Bryan Carson Underwood Kendall Goodrich Dennis Frazier Johnathon Meagher Tyler Cole Kelsie Gaston Natalaya Desjardin Jack Rodgers NHS members, please check Canvas for new volunteer opportunities that have been posted. Next Wednesday is an early release day. We will dismiss at 1:10 and students can wear PJ’s. Next Thursday all sophomores will take a field trip to Olivet College. If you are in school and you are a sophomore, you will be attending this trip. Dress for the weather as you will be walking around campus. Next Thursday is our annual military informational night at 6 pm in the high school media center. Students and their families at all grade levels are invited to attend. The branches of the military that will be represented are: Navy, Air Force, National Guard, and Marines Corps. 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!

THURSDAY'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Good Morning Watervliet High School Panthers! Today is Thursday November 9th. My name is Julia Pepple and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. Watervliet Public Schools will be a premier district that challenges and empowers students and staff to achieve beyond their own expectations. Today’s lunch is: Italian Calzone Broccoli & Cauliflower Bites Fruit Sorbet & Choice of Milk Tomorrow’s Breakfast is Cereal Breakfast Kit Light Mozzarella String Cheese Fresh Apples or Oranges & Choice of Milk HAPPY BIRTHDAY DYLAN COLLINS! It is time for a dual enrollment grade check. All dual enrolled students, please show Mrs. Tyler your grades as soon as possible. Science Olympiad Meeting Thursday before school at 7:30 Today’s Event focus: Dynamic Planet: You will learn about the large-scale processes affecting the structure of Earth’s crust. Today’s PBIS winners for demonstrating respect, responsibility or safety at school are: Keira Tremblay Jewell Burgess Leila Wells Austin Smith Natalie Van Lente Felipe Garcia Moeko Crago Kassandra Riggs Alyssa Koch Alyssa Briley Ezequiel Cardozo-Aviles Giovani Ayala Marihya Cox Kaylee Williamson Destiny Warren Mackenzie Robards Makena Guzman Kendal Kiefer Emanual Rosas Daijahnae Hatcher Tyler Cole Talynn Davis Jack Rodgers NHS members, please check Canvas for new volunteer opportunities that have been posted. Freshman Give Back Night--OPEN TO EVERYONE TO ATTEND! THURSDAY November 9th 5:30-8:30 Surfari Joes - Watervliet $20/swimmer Surfari Joes will donate half of all sales back to the Class of 2027. Next Wednesday is an early release day. We will dismiss at 1:10 and student can wear PJ’s. Next Thursday all sophomores will take a field trip to Olivet College. If you are in school and you are a sophomore, you will be attending this trip. Dress for the weather as you will be walking around campus. Next Thursday is our annual military informational night at 6 pm in the high school media center. Students and their families at all grade levels are invited to attend. The branches of the military that will be represented are: Navy, Air Force, National Guard, and Marines Corps. 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!

UPCOMING CAMPUS VISIT FOR ALL SOPHOMORES!

OUR ANNUAL MILITARY INFORMATIONAL NIGHT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WILL BE HERE SOON!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER!

Sophomores heard from Ana Maack from the Van Buren Tech Center regarding all of the programming available at the Tech Center for Panthers starting in their Junior year. The Sophomore Class visit to the Tech Center will be December 8th. Students can attend in either the AM or PM and WHS provides bus transportation to and from the Tech Center if needed!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 8 OCTOBER 2023 Students of the Month! A special breakfast and program was held in their honor this morning, with special guest speaker and senior, Grace Chisek! Back row: Riley Preston 11th, Julie Rudell 12th, Grace Macmillan 12th, and Austin Smith 11th Front row: Moeko Crago 10th, Mark Birmele 10th, Claire Moore 9th, and Hanna Ice 9th

Good Morning Watervliet High School Panthers! Today is Tuesday November 7th. My name is Abby Lomoro and I am your Tuesday morning announcement reader. Watervliet Public Schools will be a premier district that challenges and empowers students and staff to achieve beyond their own expectations. Today’s lunch is: Taco Tuesday Salsa Cup Bite Size Tortilla Chips Romaine Ribbons Kiwifruit & Choice of Milk Tomorrow’s Breakfast is WG Mini Donuts Petite Banana & Choice of Milk Happy Birthday to Grace MacMillian! Are you interested in skilled trades, working with your hands, or learning about the latest technology? Lake Michigan College is hosting a Technology and Skilled Trades Visit Night on Tuesday November 7th. Students can learn about the skilled trades programs that LMC offers like welding and machine tool production, as well as technology programs like computer science, esports management, engineering, and cybersecurity. This event will take place from 5:30 to 7pm at LMC’s Benton Harbor campus. The Debate Team will be practicing tomorrow after school. Please make transportation arrangements and plan to attend. It is time for a dual enrollment grade check. All dual enrolled students, please show Mrs. Tyler your grades as soon as possible. Science Olympiad Meeting Thursday before school at 7:30 Today’s Event focus: Codebusters: teams will cryptanalyze and decode encrypted messages using cryptanalysis techniques for historical and modern advanced ciphers. NHS members, please check Canvas for new volunteer opportunities that have been posted. Freshman Give Back Night--OPEN TO EVERYONE TO ATTEND! THURSDAY November 9th 5:30-8:30 Surfari Joes - Watervliet $20/swimmer Surfari Joes will donate half of all sales back to the Class of 2027. A reminder that we are halfway through semester 1. Students who want to be exempt from semester 1 exams are reminded to have an 80% or higher in a class with 3 or fewer absences that are not school related. Attention juniors and seniors, there will be a visit to Hope College on Thursday, November 9. The first 45 students to sign up and return permission slips will be able to attend. Sign up and permission slips are available in the guidance office. It is time for a dual enrollment grade check. All dual enrolled students, please show Mrs. Tyler your grades as soon as possible. The only students permitted to be in the building after school are those who are working with a coach or a teacher. If you are waiting for a ride, wait at the cafe doors please. Semester 2 dual enrollment is open now. If you plan on dual enrolling for semester 2 see Mrs. Tyler ASAP and get registered. 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 Gage McKie, Trevor Tavolacci, Christopher Parkhurst, and Dakoda Morrison on their fine performance at the MSVMA District 6 Tenor/Bass Invitational held at the Howard Performing Arts Center at Andrews University. The day consisted of rehearsals with conductor, Dr. Jacob Berglin, from Western Michigan University, and a culminating concert featuring a 70 voice invitational choir, and WMU vocal ensemble, Amphion, both conducted by Dr. Berglin. Great job!

Good Morning Watervliet High School Panthers! Today is Monday, Nov. 6th. My name is Tia Caldwell and I am your Monday morning announcement reader. Watervliet Public Schools will be a premier district that challenges and empowers students and staff to achieve beyond their own expectations. Today’s lunch is: Big Daddy's Bold Pepperoni Pizza Fresh salad greens Fresh Michigan Apple & Choice of Milk Tomorrow’s Breakfast is Cereal Breakfast Kit Strawberry or Peach Yogurt Sliced Apples & Choice of Milk PBIS winners for demonstrating respect, responsibility or safety at school are: Kassandra Riggs Thomas Hess Brayden Symonds Jack Rodgers Riley Skoda CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WHS Marching Band who earned first place on Saturday in Flight 5 in Detroit in the State Marching Band competition! Junior Daniel Mandujano raced against the best in the state and finished 24th overall in the Division 3 State Finals race in Brooklyn, Michigan. His finish earned him All-State honors. His time of 16:25 was a new personal best and equalled the fastest time by a Watervliet runner in the past 30 years. It was great race and capped off a great individual season. Morgan Lowell ran a personal best time of 20:26 at the State Finals Cross Country meet in Brooklyn, Michigan. She finished in 75th place overall which was a big improvement from last year's 142nd place finish. She finishes her high school cross country career as the 3rd-fastest Panther of the last 30 years, a two-time state qualifier, and three-time All-Conference member. Are you interested in skilled trades, working with your hands, or learning about the latest technology? Lake Michigan College is hosting a Technology and Skilled Trades Visit Night on Tuesday November 7th. Students can learn about the skilled trades programs that LMC offers like welding and machine tool production, as well as technology programs like computer science, esports management, engineering, and cybersecurity. This event will take place from 5:30 to 7pm at LMC’s Benton Harbor campus. The Debate Team will be practicing after school this Wednesday. Please arrange transportation and plan to attend. NHS members, please check Canvas for new volunteer opportunities that have been posted. Freshman Give Back Night--OPEN TO EVERYONE TO ATTEND! THURSDAY November 9th 5:30-8:30 Surfari Joes - Watervliet $20/swimmer Surfari Joes will donate half of all sales back to the Class of 2027. SENIORS: Turn in Senior Trip sign-up and $40 by TODAY TO MRS. Tyler. A reminder that we are halfway through semester 1. Students who want to be exempt from semester 1 exams are reminded to have an 80% or higher in a class with 3 or fewer absences that are not school related. Attention juniors and seniors, there will be a visit to Hope College on Thursday, November 9. The first 45 students to sign up and return permission slips will be able to attend. Sign up and permission slips are available in the guidance office. The only students permitted to be in the building after school are those who are working with a coach or a teacher. If you are waiting for a ride, wait at the cafe doors please. Semester 2 dual enrollment is open now. If you plan on dual enrolling for semester 2 see Mrs. Tyler ASAP and get registered. Ms. Powers has emailed all students about an optional field trip to the Cook Nuclear Power Plant. Check and respond to her email if you have interest. 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 luck tomorrow at Ford Field!

Good Morning Watervliet High School Panthers! Today is Friday, November 3rd. My name is Jacob Schafer and I am your Friday morning announcement reader. Watervliet Public Schools will be a premier district that challenges and empowers students and staff to achieve beyond their own expectations. Today’s lunch is: All Beef Hot Dog Beef & Bean Chili Baked Potato Chips Romaine Ribbons Peach Cup & Choice of Milk Monday’s Breakfast is Eggo Mini Maple Waffles & Turkey Sausage Links Strawberry Cup & Choice of Milk HAPPY BIRTHDAY KALYN MANLEY! DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL RESULTS: Our Lady Panthers came out strong in the Championship District match against Bangor. Panthers served tough (13 team aces), passed well and ran a solid offense (36 team kills). The Panthers won in three straight sets. This group of athletes continue to learn and grow as a team focused on a common goal. Thank you to all the Panthers fans for your continued support. Panthers will head to Fennville to play Muskegon Western Michigan Christian in the semi-final match of Regionals on Tuesday, 11/7/23 at 5:30pm. PBIS winners for demonstrating respect, responsibility or safety at school are: Patricia Sipe Briana Shriver Wyatt MacMillan Jack Rodgers Freshman Give Back Night--OPEN TO EVERYONE TO ATTEND! THURSDAY November 9th 5:30-8:30 Surfari Joes - Watervliet $20/swimmer Surfari Joes will donate half of all sales back to the Class of 2027. SENIORS: Turn in Senior Trip sign-up and $40 by TODAY TO MRS. Tyler. A reminder that we are halfway through semester 1. Students who want to be exempt from semester 1 exams are reminded to have an 80% or higher in a class with 3 or fewer absences that are not school related. Attention juniors and seniors, there will be a visit to Hope College on Thursday, November 9. The first 45 students to sign up and return permission slips will be able to attend. Sign up and permission slips are available in the guidance office. The only students permitted to be in the building after school are those who are working with a coach or a teacher. If you are waiting for a ride, wait at the cafe doors please. Semester 2 dual enrollment is open now. If you plan on dual enrolling for semester 2 see Mrs. Tyler ASAP and get registered. Ms. Powers has emailed all students about an optional field trip to the Cook Nuclear Power Plant. Check and respond to her email if you have interest. 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!

PERFECT ATTENDANCE SOPHOMORES FOR ALL OF MARKING PERIOD 1--NO TARDIES OR ABSENCES! WAY TO GO PANTHERS!

PERFECT ATTENDANCE FRESHMEN FOR ALL OF MARKING PERIOD 1--NO TARDIES OR ABSENCES! WAY TO GO PANTHERS!

CONGRATULATIONS GRACE!!

Good Morning Watervliet High School Panthers! Today is Thursday, November 2nd. My name is Julia Pepple and I am your Thursday morning announcement reader. Watervliet Public Schools will be a premier district that challenges and empowers students and staff to achieve beyond their own expectations. Today’s lunch is: "Mini"on Sliders Crispy French Fries & Cottage Cheese Pickle Spear Veggie Dippers Pineapple & Choice of Milk Tomorrow’s breakfast is Cereal Breakfast Kit Fresh Apples or Oranges & Choice of Milk There are no birthdays today. Girls Varsity Volleyball won against Coloma in a semi-final match of Districts. The Panthers did a great job locking down their offense in set one and two preventing Coloma from gaining any momentum. In set three the Panthers struggled keeping the momentum and Coloma captured the win. In set four the Panthers led most of the match but Coloma continued to battle tieing the score 21-21. The battle continued but the Panthers came out on top winning the final set and the match. Panthers will now face Bangor in the District Championship match on Thursday, 11/2/23 in Coloma starting at 6pm. Thursday the gym will be open from 3:20 - 4:30. After each open gym, head over to Coloma to cheer on our volleyball team in the districts. PBIS winners for demonstrating respect, responsibility or safety at school are: Sofie Shafer Lilly Summers Phoenix Anderson Jeremy Morton Daniel Mandujano Freshman Give Back Night--OPEN TO EVERYONE TO ATTEND! November 9th 5:30-8:30 Surfari Joes - Watervliet $20/swimmer Surfari Joes will donate half of all sales back to the Class of 2027. SENIORS: Turn in Senior Trip sign-up and $40 by this Friday to Mrs. Tyler! A reminder that we are halfway through semester 1. Students who want to be exempt from semester 1 exams are reminded to have an 80% or higher in a class with 3 or fewer absences that are not school related. Science Olympiad Competition is March 8th. There are 23 possible events to choose from. You can do up to 5 by yourself or with a partner. See Dr. Mosher if interested. Event focus: Anatomy and Physiology - Learn about the cardiovascular, lymphatic and excretory systems. Attention juniors and seniors, there will be a visit to Hope College on Thursday, November 9. The first 45 students to sign up and return permission slips will be able to attend. Sign up and permission slips are available in the guidance office. The only students permitted to be in the building after school are those who are working with a coach or a teacher. If you are waiting for a ride, wait at the cafe doors please. Semester 2 dual enrollment is open now. If you plan on dual enrolling for semester 2 see Mrs. Tyler ASAP and get registered. 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!