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WHS Weekly Newsletter

October 21, 2026

WHS WeeklyNewsletterOctober 21, 2026
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Have a great Fall Break Wheeler High School. Get outside and spend some time with family and friends. Remember that Wheeler will host Boone Grove on Friday night at 7pm in the first round of the IHSAA 2A Football Sectional. Every student and adult will be required to buy a ticket. https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=213973

Thank you.

Ryan Kruszka

Next Week at a Glance... Next Week at a Glance...

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Mark your Calendars! Mark your Calendars!

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CELEBRATING THE ARTS AT WHS CELEBRATING THE ARTS AT WHS

A Haunting Success for Bearcat Theatre Company A Haunting Success for Bearcat Theatre Company

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The Bearcat Theatre Company's production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was a spooktacular success, drawing more than 300 audience members throughout the weekend.

Audiences were full of praise for the talented cast and their performances. One attendee called it “the perfect way to kick off my spooky season,” while another shared, “What a great show! Very talented cast!” Another audience member complimented the actors' portrayal of the time period, saying it transported them right into the town of Sleepy Hollow.

The production featured 15 WHS cast members, 16 student crew members, and four adult production staff members. Since rehearsals began on August 19, the dedicated team put in more than 114 hours preparing to bring this spooky tale to life!

Director Mr. Hanaway had nothing but praise for his team, "I am so proud of the whole cast and crew who put this show on!"

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT ARTICLE PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT ARTICLE

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Renewal of the UTSC Referendum, November 3, 2026

Renewal of the UTSC Referendum, November 3, 2026

Referendum Renewal 2026 Current referendum funding is expiring and residents will vote this f...

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BEARCAT ATHLETICS BEARCAT ATHLETICS

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Please check the athletic website for Schedules and Tickets.

https://wheelerbearcats.net/

Oct. 23: Good luck to our Football Team as they take on the Boone Grove Wolves at home for the Sectional Quarterfinals. Every student and adult must purchase a ticket for the game. https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=213973

Oct. 24: Also congratulations and best of luck to our Cross Country Regional Qualifiers: Evelyn Kohne, Rowan Kruszka, Andrew Camp, and Chase Mattull

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Make a Splash for Wheeler Athletics Make a Splash for Wheeler Athletics

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Interested in playing water volleyball? Come support the Wheeler Athletic Training Program in playing in the Aquaman Water Volleyball Tournament! $15 for a team of 6! Coed teams allowed. Please see Maggie to sign up!

The Holidays Are Quickly Approaching The Holidays Are Quickly Approaching

The Craft Show is the perfect way to do some holiday shopping and support WHS Athletics.

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Buy your tickets here!

Last Chance to Support Golf Team Last Chance to Support Golf Team

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Mr. Lyons still has a limited amount of cards for purchase. Reach out to him for more information.

BEYOND THE BELL: WHS CLUBS BEYOND THE BELL: WHS CLUBS

Your Year. Your Memories. Your Yearbook. Your Year. Your Memories. Your Yearbook.

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Don’t miss your chance to order the 2026–2027 Wheeler High School Yearbook! 📚

Yearbooks are just $50 through December 1. Order yours today at yearbookforever.com and make sure you have all the memories from this school year saved in one place! Yearbook Flyers

Donut Miss This Sweet Key Club Fundraiser Donut Miss This Sweet Key Club Fundraiser

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Treat yourself and support Wheeler Key Club at their Donut Sale on Wednesday, October 28 during lunch!

Donuts are $2 each, cash only, with half-dozen and dozen options available. You can also grab pumpkin spice and apple cider for the perfect fall treat.

Come hungry, bring your cash, and help support Key Club!

A Little Gravy Goes a Long Way A Little Gravy Goes a Long Way

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WHS Key Club is collecting gravy packets for 500 Turkeys through October 29, 2026! All brands are accepted, and donations can be placed in the drop box in the WHS office.

The goal is to collect 200 packets, and every donation helps support families in our community. Thank you for helping make a difference this season!

MEDIA CENTER: CHECK THIS OUT MEDIA CENTER: CHECK THIS OUT

Getting emails about overdue library books or want to access your account? Getting emails about overdue library books or want to access your account?

Students can access everything from home. Just go to the link below or to the WHS Library Catalog under your Chromebook's Bookmarks.

Click Here to Renew Library Books
How to Renew your Library Book

How to Renew your Library Book

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A Novel Way to Help A Novel Way to Help

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Love books? Love cozy spaces? You can help us keep the Media Center stocked, welcoming, and full of reasons for students to stop by! Visit our Amazon Wish List to check out books, supplies, and other goodies that help us inspire readers and make the Media Center a favorite place to learn, relax, and explore.

Have a current, popular YA book you’re ready to pass along? We’d love those donations too! Gently used, recent young adult titles are always welcome and help us keep fresh, exciting choices on the shelves for our readers.

FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE

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September is an important month for the Guidance office. Check out their newsletter below....

The Media Center Instagram @whs_mediacenter also posts scholarships daily. Juniors and Seniors can also find monthly checklists in the Media Center and on their page to help you get prepared for college.

Build the future at the 10th Annual Construction & Skilled Trades Days

Northwest Indiana schools are invited to bring students to explore up to 15 trades through mock worksites, hands-on activities, and apprenticeship opportunities. For more specific information, contact our guidance counselors.

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS, EVENTS & FORMS... IMPORTANT REMINDERS, EVENTS & FORMS...

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Bearcats and Families Working Together to Stay Safe Online

WHS is pleased to share the Indiana Department of Education’s Internet Safety Series with Bearcats and their families. This free collection includes workshop recordings and resources covering cyberbullying, social media, online gaming, artificial intelligence and deepfakes, digital privacy, oversharing, and recognizing online deception. Scan the flyer’s QR code to explore the complete collection in the Indiana Learning Lab.

One Brick at a Time, Building a Legacy One Brick at a Time, Building a Legacy

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Union Township has completed the spring installation of our Legacy Walk bricks. Thank you to our donors for making a lasting mark and laying the foundation for the future. For more information, click https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uPeX9DipXp_KFPu6xc8AS6vvxZjD13ky/view or use the QR code.

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Know a Bearcat Veteran? Please Fill Out This Form... Know a Bearcat Veteran? Please Fill Out This Form...

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Amy Hostetler, WHS Media Specialist
For questions or more information, please contact WHS Main Office 219-759-2561
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