Picture retakes will be on November 11th!
Order forms are available in the office. You can order online mylifetouch.com
Picture Day ID: EVTWR67F7
Please bring original package from picture day if available.
Order forms are available in the office. You can order online mylifetouch.com
Picture Day ID: EVTWR67F7
Please bring original package from picture day if available.
NORTH ELEMENTARY FOOD DRIVE
Let’s come together to make a difference in our community!
North Elementary Student Council is hosting a Food Drive November 2nd–20th to support local families and animal shelters.
We are collecting:
Non-perishable food items such as peanut butter, rice, beans, pantry items, etc. to help support our local food banks.
Dog and cat food, cat litter, treats, etc. to benefit our local animal shelters,
Classroom Competition! The class that collects the MOST donations will win an ICE CREAM PARTY!
Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for helping our Panthers spread kindness and support our community and its furry friends!
North Elementary Halloween costume parade will be on Friday, October 30th starting at 2:15 pm. The parade will go through each class room, through the halls, and make it's way around the track outside.
If you are interested in taking your student home with you at approximately 2:45pm, please complete this Google Form which will help teachers & staff coordinate who will be leaving directly after the parade.
All students must go back to their classroom to get their belongings before leaving.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_kQmN6_uCL1vWsGkCCPlBOp3yEk4GVonnDhLkmjP4CYlS4Q/viewform?usp=header
Please reach out to your child's teacher or the office if you have any questions.
Reminders for this week:
We have half days Wednesday (elementary only), Thursday, and Friday. We will dismiss at 11:30am.
Conferences will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, please schedule a time with your students teacher if you haven't already.
Snow Prince & Princess applications are available in the North School Office!
Pictures will be taken on:
Tuesday, October 27th 7:30am-7:45am
Wednesday, October 28th 7:30am-7:45am
Thursday, October 29th 7:30am-7:45am
Please see the flyer for exact details.
Pictures will be taken on:
Tuesday, October 27th 7:30am-7:45am
Wednesday, October 28th 7:30am-7:45am
Thursday, October 29th 7:30am-7:45am
Please see the flyer for exact details.
🩷🧢PINK OUT🧢🩷
Students started the school year off strong with showing our September character trait, empathy. We even had multiple students earn 2 tickets! Thanks to all our students who displayed empathy in September.
Reminder; no school this Friday, October 9th!
Our first winners for the book machine! These students collected at least 5 panther pride tickets for being respectful, responsible, and safe! Great job Mighty Panthers!!
Reminder that tomorrow is an early release day! North School will dismiss at 1:00pm!
Homecoming raffle is due TOMORROW!
Tickets for the raffle will be 50 cents each or 5 for $2.00 (no limit).
Money must be in an envelope and is due by Wednesday, September 23rd.
The envelope must include:
Student’s full name
Teacher’s name
Raffle you are entering (Football, Volleyball, Soccer ball, or Pom Poms)
Tickets for the raffle will be 50 cents each or 5 for $2.00 (no limit).
Money must be in an envelope and is due by Wednesday, September 23rd.
The envelope must include:
Student’s full name
Teacher’s name
Raffle you are entering (Football, Volleyball, Soccer ball, or Pom Poms)
We are NWEA testing this week! Please make sure your student has headphones.
Homecoming week kicks off next week!
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District-Wide Phone & Internet Outage
Due to technical issues, phone and internet services are currently down at all Watervliet Public Schools buildings.
We are actively working to resolve the issue and are hopeful that services will be restored later today.
If you need to contact a school or the district office in the meantime, please use the following email addresses:
South School: karli.loshbough@watervlietps.org
North School: desiree.davis@watervlietps.org
Middle School: alexa.parker@watervlietps.org
High School: jolanta.luberda@watervlietps.org
WAY: autumn.kendzior@watervlietps.org
District Administration: dmuth@watervlietps.org
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore services.
Don't forget to complete your forms in FinalForms this weekend! Class lists will be sent out Monday morning around 11am!
Please reach out to Mrs. Davis if you need assistance. desiree.davis@watervlietps.org
Please reach out to Mrs. Davis if you need assistance. desiree.davis@watervlietps.org
Hey Panther Families!
New this year! Class lists will be sent by email on Monday, August 17th, instead of being posted on the doors.
The email will be sent to the first contact listed in PowerSchool. To make sure you receive your child’s class placement and other important school updates, please make sure all of your forms are completed in FinalForms.
This change will helps us protect student privacy and safety by limiting access to student class placement information and ensuring important school communications are sent directly to the appropriate family contact.
Need to update your contact information? Please do so before August 17th to ensure you receive the email.
We can’t wait to welcome our Mighty Panthers back for an amazing school year!
https://www.watervlietps.org/article/3036782
New this year! Class lists will be sent by email on Monday, August 17th, instead of being posted on the doors.
The email will be sent to the first contact listed in PowerSchool. To make sure you receive your child’s class placement and other important school updates, please make sure all of your forms are completed in FinalForms.
This change will helps us protect student privacy and safety by limiting access to student class placement information and ensuring important school communications are sent directly to the appropriate family contact.
Need to update your contact information? Please do so before August 17th to ensure you receive the email.
We can’t wait to welcome our Mighty Panthers back for an amazing school year!
https://www.watervlietps.org/article/3036782
Transportation Request Deadline – August 21, 2026
Will your student need to ride the bus during the 2026-2027 school year?
To ensure your student is included in transportation planning, all Transportation Request Forms must be submitted by Friday, August 21, 2026.
The Transportation Request Form is located in your student's FinalForms account.
Log in here: https://watervliet-mi.finalforms.com/
Submitting your request by the deadline helps us create efficient bus routes and ensure transportation is available on the first day of school.
Thank you for helping us prepare for a safe and successful school year!
Will your student need to ride the bus during the 2026-2027 school year?
To ensure your student is included in transportation planning, all Transportation Request Forms must be submitted by Friday, August 21, 2026.
The Transportation Request Form is located in your student's FinalForms account.
Log in here: https://watervliet-mi.finalforms.com/
Submitting your request by the deadline helps us create efficient bus routes and ensure transportation is available on the first day of school.
Thank you for helping us prepare for a safe and successful school year!
Please follow the link below for the 26-27 supply lists!
https://www.watervlietps.org/o/north-elementary/documents/supplies-lists/18764312
If you are in need of assistance with any of these supplies please reach out to Mrs. Davis at desiree.davis@watervlietps.org.
https://www.watervlietps.org/o/north-elementary/documents/supplies-lists/18764312
If you are in need of assistance with any of these supplies please reach out to Mrs. Davis at desiree.davis@watervlietps.org.
End of the year is approaching quickly! Check out these end of year dates!
5/25 - No School
6/3 - Half Day
6/4 - Half Day
6/5 - Half Day - Last Day of School!
Please join us as we celebrate and honor three incredible members of our school family as they begin their well-deserved retirement! Dave Babcock, Rachelle Brown, & Peggy Llyod.
Retirement Celebration
📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰ 3:30
📍 North Elementary Gymnasium
Come stop by to share stories, laughter, and well wishes as we celebrate the incredible impact Dave, Rachelle, and Peggy have had on our students, staff, and school community over the years. Whether you can stay for a few minutes or the whole time, we’d love to have you there as we send them off with lots of appreciation and love!
Retirement Celebration
📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰ 3:30
📍 North Elementary Gymnasium
Come stop by to share stories, laughter, and well wishes as we celebrate the incredible impact Dave, Rachelle, and Peggy have had on our students, staff, and school community over the years. Whether you can stay for a few minutes or the whole time, we’d love to have you there as we send them off with lots of appreciation and love!