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From Left to Right:

Bryce Teitsma (10th)

Eider Fernandez Aranburu (10th) Foreign Exchange student from Spain

Katelyn Brown (9th)

Kyra Sullvan (12th)

Maddison Roell (12th)

Kami Rathfon (11th)

Izzy Tarantino (11th)

These students enjoyed a special breakfast with their families this morning!

Not pictured: Cadence Phillips (9th)

This is an application opportunity for 8th grade students who are currently placed in Algebra 1 or Geometry as their math class. Principal, Tonya Snyder, will be at WHS on April 22nd at 7 pm to talk with 8th grade parents about the opportunities at the Math and Science Center, which is located on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs. If you and/or your child have interest in this opportunity for next year, please come to this meeting to learn more. Accepted students attend the Center half of a day and the high school the other half. WPS provides all of the transportation. She will also be making a presentation directly to students in their math class later this mointh.

ALL students in grades 9-11 will take either the PSAT or SAT on Thursday. All students should be in school and ready to test starting at 8:10 AM. Please make sure that your child is well rested and ready to test. Breakfast and snacks will be provided to your child. ALL students will have lunch when testing is complete. 9TH and 10TH graders will head back to their normal classes when testing is complete.

JUNIORS ARE THE ONLY STUDENTS WHO ARE EXCUSED FOR THE REST OF THE SCHOOL DAY AFTER TESTING IS COMPLETE. Juniors who cannot leave the building may remain in the media center for the rest of the day. There will be no afternoon tech required for juniors as testing may not be complete by the time they need to leave the building. This absence will be excused.

SENIORS should not be in school on Thursday, as all teachers in the building will be proctoring the PSAT or SAT. Absences to the tech center will be excused for seniors. Seniors who can and want to drive themselves are welcome to attend.

Completing the PSAT and SAT are required for graduation from WHS. Students are encouraged to be in school and test with their class instead of coming out of class on a make up day to make up the testing. Juniors who miss this testing will be required to repeat the testing as seniors in order to graduate.

If you have made any appt. for your child outside of school on this day, it is much appreciated if the appt is rescheduled as all 9-11 grades in the state of Michigan are required to take these tests.

REMINDER: If you want to purchase a senior yard sign, you must submit your senior picture electronically to the yearbook https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=49098 and turn in $25 to Mrs. Brant or Mrs. Scheetz by April 20th. Thank you,

Julie and Michelle

Please use the link below to select the size for your Senior T-shirt. Please select your size by Monday April 14th.

https://forms.gle/2D1Nry8nQq8BApmf7

Congratulations to Ben Ruland, Isabella Bultema, and Hector Salguero-Avila for making it into the MSBOA District 6 All-Star Jazz Band! There is a free feature concert at Coloma HS on April 15th at 7:00 pm for this performance.

YOUR SAC team consists of the following students:

McKaylen Laws 9th

Katelyn Brown 9th

Miranda Lowell 9th

Jayden Brassard 9th

Norma Gutierrez 10th

Hailey Adams 10th

Hanna Lomoro 10th

Moeko Crago 11th

Keira Tremblay 11th

Abby Klopp 11th

Natalaya Desjardin 11th

Alyssa Brown 12th

Aubrey James 12th

Jorge Zuniga 12th

Ayana Marshall 12th

These are the minutes from what was discussed today: (4/9/25)

1. We reviewed the events on the calendar for the remainder of April.

2. We reviewed the testing plan. The juniors feel that they have received good SAT prep during the entire school year, esp in English. The 9th and 10th graders conveyed that this prep only started this week.

3. A concern was shared that websites are blocked for dual enrollment classes. If any students have this concern, email Ms. Powers or Mr. Tiefenbach.

4. 4. Juniors have not had a campus visit this year. Ms. Powers will work to get something in place for them. This was shared as a concern.

5. We started reviewing the most recent student voice survey results. The data that we reviewed this morning is below. Ms. Powers will continue to share out data each time that the team meets and looks at your responses to more questions.

IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS IN THE BUILDING THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ADDRESSED, SHARE YOUR CONCERN WITH A TEAM MEMBER. THE TEAM MEETS EVERY TWO WEEKS WITH THE PRINCIPAL.

My name is Riley Preston and I had so much fun on the Europe trip! I am so glad I got to experience this with such an amazing group! If you ever get the opportunity to go on this trip I highly recommend going! My favorite part of the trip was the going up the Alps in Innsbruck!

I had an amazing time on the Europe trip. I was able to see 4 countries in 10 days and experience everything. I would not have been able to plan and do the things that we did. It was really cool to do everything with my friends and my mom.

Panthers,

Are you interested in representing Watervliet High School at the state level?? If so please consider applying to be on the Michigan High School Athletic Association's Student Advisory Council.

SAC APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 21

I hope you all were able to get some rest over Spring Break and are ready to attack this last school sports season. Over the past few years, the need to hear the student’s voice has never been greater. We hope you will help us by forwarding this message to the leaders in the class of 2027 as we seek the next eight members of our MHSAA Student Advisory Council.

Applications are due by Monday, April 21 - TWO WEEKS FROM YESTERDAY. The application can be downloaded from MHSAA.com and emailed directly to sac@mhsaa.com. Finalists will be interviewed via Zoom, and we will announce the new class by the end of May 2.

• DOWNLOAD application: PDF | WORD
• MORE INFORMATION about the role of the council

If you have any questions please let me know!

If your child has a concern regarding anyone's safety in the building (student or staff), the Panther Hotline is an anonymous way to report the information to the building principal immediately. It is always preferred that the student come to the office to talk face to face about the concern, however if that is not possible, the Panther Hotline is the best way to get the information to building administration immediately. All students have been emailed this link. It is also posted around the school building.

https://forms.gle/iy8Nep5DZDjZYwsF7

Once completed, the information comes directly to the principal in the form of an email.

Permission Slips be available when purchasing Prom tickets and Mrs. Tyler will also have copies. Once the permission slips have been signed by a parent/guardian & the student, the students can turn them in with their money to Mrs. Tyler.

Secondly, the After Prom has a raffle

Raffle to support the After Prom - $20 per ticket. Winners will be drawn at the After Prom event.

Contact Teresa Collins at 269.325.4446 or Carrie Wilder at 260.750.2607 to purchase tickets.

My family consists of my mom-- She works at Tri-County HeadStart. She is an incredibly strong and caring person and I am so grateful she is my mom. We have been through so much together and I am happy I had her by my side the whole way through

My family also includes my dad--He is such an amazing person and I am so thankful that I have someone like him in my life. The fact he has been there for me when I needed him is way more than enough.

Additionally, I have my sister who is a really good person and she has also helped me through a lot. I feel like I am closer to her than anyone and I can really depend on her in a way of support and she can do the same vice versa. I am so happy she is my sister no matter how much we annoy one another.

Last but not least, my brother--He is a big bundle of joy and really knows how to brighten someone's day. He is so sweet and caring for everyone around him and I am so grateful to have him in my life.

My favorite teacher so far is Mrs. O'Toole. She is such an understanding teacher and genuinely helps you if need be. She isn't really strict but knows how to keep her class under control, and I really appreciate her as a person.

My favorite class so far is Personal Finance. I get a lot of work done in the class all while doing the work within the class. Mr.Dimino is also a very energetic teacher, so having a hard day in his class isn't really an option because of how energetic he is and how interactive he is with each and every student.

I am currently playing varsity soccer for the school.

I honestly enjoy doing homework in my free time, but I also enjoy walking around my block or watching movies.

After High School, I plan to attend Saginaw Valley State University, and go into the Veterinary career path.

I am proud to be a Watervliet Panther because of how encouraging the staff is and how helpful they can be, especially Mrs. Tyler and Mrs. Dawson. They make sure that students are on task and get the help they need to be a successful person in the future, which is an amazing environment to be in.

I'm really close to my younger and older brother and have a strong bond with my grandma. I don't have a favorite teacher but Mrs. Lefor and Mr. Dimino have both helped me a lot throughout my school year. My favorite class has probably been art because that class lets me work on my projects on my own and it's like a breather for me. I tend to read the most in my free time. After high school I am planning to go to Andrews University, and I am proud to be a WHS Panther because of the opportunities I have been given and the help I have had to push to my graduation.

I have two families, one in the Basque Country (where I am from) with my mom, my aunt, my grandma and my grandpa. I also have a family here consisting of my sister, two brothers, mom and dad.

My favorite teacher is Mrs. Hollandsworth because she is very nice to all her students and she always finds a way to put a smile on our faces.

My favorite class is U.S. History, because it's very entertaining and fun.

I am involved in track and field and band and in my free time I like to talk to my family and friends and listen to music.

After high school I’m planning to go to college, but I don’t know what I want to do yet.

I’m proud to be a WHS Panther because I get to experience being an exchange student here.

A main member of my family is my Dad. For about a year and half, maybe two years now it has just been my Dad and I. I look up to him because he works hard for me every day and is a good role model. He enjoys doing things like fishing and hunting. He loves helping me get better at sport I love and he is always willing to help me with anything I need.

My favorite teacher is Mr. Andrews. He makes class entertaining everyday and I enjoy getting to go to class and learn more about history--my favorite unit definitely being World War II.

My favorite class is Debate. I really like Debate because I get to learn how to be a better public speaker and I get to argue with people. I enjoy Debate because it’s a class where I can write and prove points, which I find entertaining. Some sports I am involved in are football, basketball, and currently baseball. I enjoy each and every one of the sports and am currently having a great time in baseball. My coaches are all very nice and enjoy doing what they do.

In my free time I enjoy going outside and playing basketball as well as riding dirt bikes with my friends. After high school I plan to attend trade school and learn to be a mechanical engineer and work on cars, bikes, anything really that has an engine. I am proud to be a Watervliet Panther because I have gone to Watervliet since I was in young 5’s and plan to stay loyal to Watervliet all the way until graduation. I enjoy the sports programs this school has to offer, even if we don’t have a winning season, I get to do it with the people I enjoy being around. Those are the reasons why I'm proud to be a Panther.

I have 6 siblings,(Cody, Haley,Owen, Sophie, and my parents Clint and Kori) and my dog JJ.

My favorite teacher is Mrs. Hunt, because I've been doing art since I was little. Mrs. Bruce is also a favorite because I like reading. In my free time, I like painting/drawing, playing with my dog, and playing catch with a football with my dad and brother, Owen. After high school I plan on going to art school or becoming a veterinarian assistant. I'm proud to be a Panther because since I moved here I've made friends and the teachers have been helpful with my education advancement.

I'm Izzy Tarantino, and I have a wonderful family. I live with my father, stepmom, and stepbrother 50% of the time, and I live with my mother the other 50% of the time. I love my dad because he always guides me in the right direction and makes me laugh and smile no matter what. He gives me good advice and is the best dad I could ask for. My step mom and step brother are both amazing people as well and I'm very glad to have them in my family. My mom is an amazing mom who always is there for me and she helps me deal with things in life. She always helps me with problems and encourages me to be the best person I can be and is the best mom I could ever ask for.

My favorite teacher in the school is Mrs. Lefor. She is an amazing teacher and she teaches in a way that is easy to understand. I have taken Spanish one and two with her and I've learned so much in her class. Everyday I had her class I found myself smiling and laughing and it was an amazing experience. She's such a sweet and amazing lady and I recommend Spanish to any student interested.

My favorite class in the school has been Psychology. It's very interesting and learning about the different topics and watching documentaries on them is so amazing. The class is structured very well and is very easy to understand and keep up in. Mr. Weber is a great teacher as well, which makes the class even better.

I am involved in the Virtue Club every Friday morning at 7:30 in the cafe. This club is super fun, and it's a great way to build amazing relationships with your peers, as well as build a strong connection with Christ. This club has truly been amazing for me so far. I encourage anyone interested to join; it's great!

In my free time, I like participating in some of my favorite hobbies, like playing guitar or collecting different kinds of rocks, as well as, spending time with my family and rollerblading.

After high school, I plan to start a business in photography. I have learned a lot about it from my stepmom, who is a photographer herself. I would also like to get a job in cleaning different spaces because cleaning is an amazing stress reliever for me, and it makes me happy.

I am proud to be a WHS Panther because of all of the amazing students and staff here who always surround me with joy, passion, and confidence, as well as, the useful and interesting lessons learned in each class and all of the great opportunities provided here at the high school.

My family consists of my dad, Dave, my mom, Staci, and my sister, Alyssa who is a senior at WHS. I do not have a favorite teacher this year. They are all supportive and encouraging, but Mrs. Brant has taught me things that I normally would not learn in school, such as photography and designing. It is obvious she enjoys teaching Yearbook and helping us create the best book we can. My favorite class is Yearbook because I enjoy designing the layouts and capturing moments throughout the year. I have learned different techniques in taking pictures and how to use them to design the best layouts. I am involved in cross country, basketball, soccer, student council, and student advisory council. In my free time I like to camp with my family, travel, go to the beach, and spend time with friends. After high school, I plan on attending college to study nursing. I would like to be a travel nurse so I can see new places and travel the world. I am proud to be a WHS Panther because the teachers care about the students and there are lots of opportunities to be involved in activities.

In my family, it’s just me, my mom, my dad, my 11-year-old brother, and our two dogs and 16 ducks. My favorite teacher has to be Ms. Lefor because she’s incredibly understanding and caring, making me feel valued in her class. As for my favorite class, it’s English {9} with Mrs. Simmons. The class is always engaging, and my peers really add to the discussions during our Socratic Seminars. I’m currently involved in several activities! I was the wrestling team manager this year, earning my varsity letter, and I’m also part of the track and field throwing team working towards another letter. Additionally, I play the baritone in both the marching and concert band, which I really enjoy. In my free time, I love doing jigsaw puzzles, any kind of word puzzles, and building LEGO sets. I also enjoy visiting a friend’s barn to work with and ride her horse, Blossom. After high school, I plan to pursue an associate's degree in sports medicine from Lake Michigan Community College and then move on to a 4-year university, likely NMU or WMU, to get my master’s in sports medicine. Eventually, I’d like to move to Canada and work as a sports medicine specialist. Lastly, I’m proud to be a WHS Panther because this school has given me a true sense of belonging. Everyone has been so welcoming since I started in eighth grade.

Mrs. Hunt hosted a pop up art show in the media center today. Hopefully, your child had the opportunity to tale a stroll through and see some of our amazing student art work. Take a look at some of the art work displayed!

Friday, April 11th

5:00 PM / 6:30 PM JV / Varsity Soccer vs Dowagiac / Covert at Watervliet HS Stadium

4:00 PM Varsity Track at Bridgman - Bridgman Invite

Saturday, April 12

10:00 AM Varsity Softball at Dowagiac HS - Dowagiac Invite

10:00 AM Varsity Track at Harford High School - Freshman/Sophomore Invite

Monday, April 14

4:15/6:00 PM JV Baseball vs Michigan Lutheran at Michigan Lutheran HS

4:30/6:30 PM JV Softball vs South Haven at South Haven HS

6:00 PM Varsity Soccer vs Lawton at Lawton HS

Tuesday, April 15

Time TBA MSBOA Jazz Band Festival

4:30/6:30 PM Varsity Softball & Baseball vs Fennville at Fennville HS

4:00 PM Golf at Ravines Golf Club vs Saugatuck

Wednesday, April 16

Time TBA MSBOA Jazz Band Festival

4:30 PM HS Track at Coloma HS

5:00/6:30 PM JV & Varsity Soccer vs Parchment at Watervliet HS

Thursday, April 17

4:00 PM Golf vs Coloma at Lake Michigan Hills

4:30/6:30 PM Varsity Softball & Baseball vs Allegan at Allegan HS

Moeko Crago is a junior at Watervliet High School and was a member of the Lady Panther basketball team this winter. She was named the Player of the Week for April 3rd for the Tri-City Player Press Box. Moeko was nominated for this honor by her basketball coaches, John Guillean and Ben Loshbough. They felt that she was deserving of the recognition because she had a break out campaign on the basketball court this season, helping her team capture a district championship. In the team's 25 games, she scored 126 total points, which equates to over 5 points per game. She scored a career high 21 points in a victory over Schoolcraft on February 4th, while she eclipsed double figures three additional times, including 15 points against Fennville, 13 points against Benton Harbor, and 10 points against Holland Black River. She was a fierce competitor, who got the most out of her game. Moeko is also a member of the marching band in addition to playing basketball and golf, and being involved in school activities. She has a fondness for high school band, She enjoys starting her day by playing music and going outside for class, to rehearse the marching band show. CONGRATULATIONS MOEKO!

Watervliet's own JT Isbrecht is off to play in the Sport Cup Mallorca, an International Soccer Tournament played on the island of Mallorca, Spain. He will be joining a Red Arrow Soccer Club team, which in addition to JT has players from Hartford, Paw Paw, and Mattawan. Good Luck JT!

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY WITH MR. ARTER

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY WITH MR. DIMINO (MATH)

TUESDAY WITH MRS. HUNT.

STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION HOME AT 4 PM.

REPORT TO THE TEACHER'S CLASSROOM BY 3:15 PM.

STUDENTS CAN MEET WITH ANY TEACHER FOR ASSISTANCE--NOT JUST THE TEACHERS THEY HAVE IN CLASS.

Seniors:

If you are planning on enrolling at LMC:

LMC is coming to Watervliet for on-site advising and course registration. This is an opportunity to meet with an LMC adviser and register for classes

If interested, your senior has been sent a sign up.

If you are planning on enrolling at SMC:

Mr. Coburn is leading a field trip to SMC's campus for their orientation on May 15. This is an opportunity to complete SMC's in-person orientation, meet with an adviser, sign up for classes, and familiarize yourself with campus.

This is a joint field trip with Coloma. Transportation and lunch will be provided.

If interested, please pick up a permission slip in the guidance office and return it by May 5.

If you have any questions, please see Mr. Coburn.

Thank you.

Seniors who wish to earn community service honor cords to be worn at graduation must complete and submit those 40 hours to Teri in the main office no later than Friday, April 25th. You may obtain Community Service Forms in the office.

Seniors, if you need to purchase a tassel and medallion to be worn at graduation, please see Teri in the main office asap.

Scholarship applications are due April 11 for the Watervliet Only Scholarships.

How do we sympathize with someone who reports that they hated math growing up? “It’s okay. I wasn’t good at math either.” One of the worst things parents can do is to transfer their math phobias to their kids, by either telling them horror stories of their own experience in math or by not holding equally high expectations for math as they would for the other subjects, especially reading.

Why it’s a myth: Imagine if we applied the same argument to reading. To say that it’s fine for some to not be able to read is ludicrous. Do we say that a person who enjoys reading and reads several books each month has the “reading gene”? To the child who struggles to read, do we advise them to avoid it and focus on physical education instead? Mathematical or quantitative literacy is just as important as regular literacy. That doesn’t mean that everybody has to become a professional mathematician, just like we don’t expect all people to be literature professors. Mathematics, like reading, is a human right. Everybody deserves to be able to make sense of the world around them by noticing patterns and relationships, validating and critiquing claims, and yes, being able to determine whether the cashier properly applied the 20% off coupon to their purchase.

Kernel of truth: It’s okay that learning math takes time. It’s okay to enjoy other subjects more than math. It’s okay to choose a non-STEM career because other disciplines’ ways of thinking come more naturally to you. But avoiding math like the plague and thereby forfeiting opportunities to develop mathematical reasoning is not an advisable or sustainable solution.

Why this myth is problematic: The ability to think mathematically opens doors: to jobs and careers, yes, but also to regular activities of citizenship, like reading and understanding the news, budgeting and paying bills, and making informed decisions based on data. A person who is comfortable with being “bad at math” and perhaps even gets this message reinforced by well-meaning family members experiences unnecessary stress and anxiety during these activities or even avoids them entirely, missing out on opportunities for personal growth.

The National Guard will be hosting a Meet the Guard Event on Tuesday April 22nd @ Fort Custer over in Battle Creek. This is a great experience for students to experience what the National Guard is like, what jobs we offer, get to explore different vehicles that we have. The day is designed for the students to visit a Military base and become more educated on what the Military is like.

We have a thing we call a petting zoo where they get to wear certain equipment we wear and get to be inside the Military vehicles we have.

What it boils down to is this is basically a giant career fair but military style.

PICK UP A PERMISSION SLIP IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE. YOU HAVE TO BE PASSING ALL OF YOUR CLASSES ON THE DAY OF THE TRIP IN ORDER TO ATTEND.

OUTSTANDING SENIOR BOY/OUTSTANDING SENIOR GIRL CLASS OF 2025

Application Deadline: Monday, April 28th at 3:10 PM

YOUR NAME: __________________________________________________________________

1. Attach your BRAG SHEET to this document.

1. Explain and attach in 250 words or less what this honor means to you and why you are applying to be a recipient for the Class of 2024. Attach that to this document.

1. Please submit a senior photo of yourself in JPEG format and email it to: trichcreek@watervlietps.org.

These are the items that the voting faculty are looking for in your application.

1. Academic Performance

1. Maintained a 3.0 g.p.a. (recommended)

2. Degree of difficulty of courses taken

1. Citizenship

1. Participated in extracurricular activities including fine arts, athletics, student

government, and social activities.

1. Demonstrated integrity, sincerity, and responsibility.

1. Leadership

1. Held positions of leadership in organizations such as team captains, class officers, etc.

COME GET YOUR APPLICATION IN THE MAIN OFFICE!

How to Compare Financial Aid Offers Video for Students and Families

As colleges and universities begin processing and sending award offers to students, we thought it would be helpful to share a short video created by MiLEAP's Office of Higher Education. We know award offers can be confusing, so the How to Compare Financial Aid Offers video is focused on helping students and families understand and compare award offers in order to find the best financial fit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWwrVquMAYQ&t=9s

Mr. Coburn can also meet with seniors and families to compare and discuss financial aid offers.

Kelsey’s Law Scholarship Provider: MichiganAutoLaw.com
Amount: $2,000
# of winners: 4

MIR Foundation Academic Scholarship Provider: Big Future
Amount: $1,500
# of winners: Varies

MAPA Educational Development Scholarship Provider: Big Future
Amount: $1,000
# of winners: 1

Char Doerr Memorial Scholarship Provider: Shamrock Invitational
Amount: $2,000
# of winners: 1

Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship Provider: Michigan Retailers Association
Amount: $3,500
# of winners: 13

Darooge Family Scholarship Provider: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Amount: Varies
# of winners: Varies

Ernest J. Bohn Education Scholarship Provider: North Central Regional Council (NCRC)
Amount: $1,000
# of winners: Varies

MI NAHRO Scholarship Provider: National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO).
Amount: $500
# of winners: Varies

Wallace and Joann Ozog Scholarship Provider: Big Future
Amount: Varies
# of winners: Varies

download full list (csv) SEE LIST ON GOING MERRY

Prom's theme is "Light up the Night"

Tickets are $40 each. Seniors are free if they paid their dues. There will be a S'mores and Pretzel bar available also. Prom is at Union & Social in Saint Joseph from 8-11pm on May 10th. Freshmen are not permitted to attend. Sophomores can attend as a guest of a Junior or a Senior. All foreign exchange students are invited to attend. Guest forms should be picked up in the main office and returned. WAY students can only attend as a guest of a WHS Junior or Senior.

Prom tickets will be on sale during lunch 11:30-12:30 Tuesday for $40. Seniors are free if dues were paid. Seniors still need to pick up tickets if they are going. Forms for people that do not come to our school needs to be turned in to Ms. Powers asap. Thank you

April 11th Local scholarship applications due

April 17th--NO SCHOOL FOR SENIORS DUE TO TESTING INTHE BUILDING

April 25th community service hours are due to Mrs. Richcreek to wear a cord at graduation

May 5th Decision Day 10 am auditorium DATE CHANGE!!

May 5th Memory Board Poster due to the HS

May 6th Senior class photos due for Baccalaureate presentation

May 10th Prom 8-11 PM Union and Social St. Joe

May 11th After Prom 12 AM -5:30 AM Mishawaka

May 14th Senior Scholarship/Academic Awards 6 PM Auditorium

May 16th Graduation speeches are due to Ms. Powers for review

May 20-23 Senior Exams

May 21st Senior check-out sheets are due to Mrs. Richcreek

May 23rd 3:10 Deadline for grades and passing all classes to walk at graduation

May 23rd All fees and fines due

May 23rd 10 AM process through school buildings

May 23rd Car Parade 4 PM Old Mill Site

May 23rd Senior Sunset Silver Beach

May 28th Baccalaureate 6 PM Auditorium

May 29th Senior Field Day

May 29th Senior Picnic 2 PM

May 29th Graduation Practice 3:15 PM in the media center (required in order to walk at graduation)

May 30th Graduation– Students meet in the media center by 5:30 PM; group photos begin at 5:45 sharp, graduation start at 6:30 PM in the stadium

SENIORS PICTURES FOR THE YEARBOOK!

It's time to submit Senior Portraits to ring in the 2025 graduates in our Yearbook. Our deadline is March 28, 2005 (Spring Break)

Please upload your portraits through https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=49098

Senior portraits must be a VERTICAL headshot, but hands and/or upper body may be visible if desired. No props, hats that obscure the face, or distracting backgrounds, please.

Portraits must be of professional quality, at least 300 DPI, and 500 KB or larger. We CANNOT accept screenshots, proofs, links to photographer’s websites or portraits with the photographer’s logo.

Below is a help in navigating the upload process.

We are excited to announce that 2025 Yearbooks are now on sale. Dec. 1 - 20.

Discounted presale price is $45 which includes a free name stamp on the cover. Students may purchase during school from a yearbook staff member or Mrs. Brant. Make checks payable to Watervliet Public Schools.

Yearbooks can also be purchased online through this link: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/2956

After Dec. 20, yearbooks will be $50 and optional name stamps an additional $5.

Do you want to know more about our standards based learning and grading initiative? Be sure to visit our informational page that explains how we assess and grade in the standards based system. If you have questions, please be sure to speak with your student's teacher or principal.

Each week of the school year, the faculty at the high school will review with your child the expectations in one area of the building. The purpose of teaching and reviewing these expectations with your child is to 1. Make sure they understand the expectations in the building and 2. Assist them in having success at the high school. Please review the expectations below with your child. The expectations below will be reviewed during this coming week.

Parent/guardian input and feedback is always important at the high school. We are always in search of parents to serve on the Student Advisory Council to the Principal for the 24-25 school year. All meetings are held in person. Any high school parent is welcome to attend anytime. Mark your calendar now to attend these meetings and provide your input. All meetings are held at 7 PM in the high school media center.

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