Watervliet High School

09/30/2026

Wednesday's Announcements

🎂 BIRTHDAYS
Happy belated birthday to Noah Hutchins!

🍴 LUNCH MENU
Grilled chicken bacon club, baked BBQ potato chips, sliced tomato, fresh cut melon.

Tomorrow’s BREAKFAST MENU IS:
Cheese omelet, bacon, and banana.

Varsity Volleyball falls to South Haven Watervliet faced South Haven on the road in a SAC conference match. The Panthers fought hard, putting up big blocks and battling in long rallies, but were unable to capitalize on early leads. South Haven fought back in each set to win the match, 20-25, 15-25, and 16-25. The team heads to Hackett for a SAC crossover match on Thursday.

🏐 JV Maroon Volleyball The Panthers battled South Haven in a close three-set match, falling 1–2 (25–23, 20–25, 12–15). Brooklyn Woolett provided strong leadership in the back row, while Alivia Raymond did a great job running the offense and keeping the team organized. A tough loss, but a gritty effort by the Panthers! They’re back in action Thursday at Hackett. ❤️🤍🐾

Your 2nd hour teacher is reviewing bathroom expectations in the 2nd hour sometime this week.

Today’s Caught in the Act raffle winners for being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe are: David Kerr, Conner Cattes, and Neco Washington. Please come to the office now to claim your prize! 🎉.

There is after school homework help with Dr. Mosher and Mrs. O’Toole today.

It is time for our first dual enrollment grade check. All dual enrolled students please show Mrs. Tyler your grades as soon as possible.

TODAY is the first Dungeons & Dragons club meeting in Mr. Dimino’s room after school. Any and all dungeon crawlers are welcome to attend. We will meet from 3:15 until 4:15.

THIS WEEK we continue to celebrate our annual Hispanic Heritage Week at WHS!

🤠 Thursday – Western Day: Break out the boots, western hats, and western gear.
🌸 Friday – Flower Day: Wear flowers in your hair or on your clothing.

TOMORROW all freshmen will have vision screening at school. We will call you down in ABC order when it is your turn.

Attention all juniors and seniors–this coming Monday is the kick off for college application month–you will hear a college admission presentation in your English class on monday. If you do not have English 12 in the building, you are welcome to attend any english class with Mrs. Bruce in periods 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 7 to get this very important information.

09/29/2026

Tuesday's Announcements

🍴 LUNCH MENU
Pulled pork sandwich, sugar snap peas, pickle slices, grape tomatoes, fresh pear.

Tomorrow’s BREAKFAST MENU IS:
WG French toast sticks, hard boiled egg, blueberries

Your 2nd hour teacher is reviewing bathroom expectations in the 2nd hour sometime this week.

Today’s Caught in the Act raffle winners for being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe are:Ryli Allen, Ryan Nichols, and Jonah Robart. Please come to the office now to claim your prize! 🎉.

There is after school homework help with Mrs. Simmons today.

It is time for our first dual enrollment grade check. All dual enrolled students please show Mrs. Tyler your grades as soon as possible.

WEDNESDAY (tomorrow) is the first Dungeons & Dragons club meeting in Mr. Dimino’s room after school. Any and all dungeon crawlers are welcome to attend. We will meet from 3:15 until 4:15.

THIS WEEK we continue to celebrate our annual Hispanic Heritage Week at WHS!
🌎 Wednesday – Celebrate Your Heritage: Wear clothing that represents your own culture or heritage.
🤠 Thursday – Western Day: Break out the boots, western hats, and western gear.
🌸 Friday – Flower Day: Wear flowers in your hair or on your clothing.🇺🇸

09/28/2026

❤️🤍🐾 THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING HOMECOMING WEEK! 🐾🤍❤️

As we wrap up Homecoming, I want to take a moment to say a huge THANK YOU to all of the parents, class advisers, businesses, and community members who helped make last week such a great experience for our students!

There are countless hours of planning, float building, decorating, organizing, donating, transporting supplies, and working behind the scenes that most people never see. So many people gave their time, talents, resources, and support to help our students bring their ideas to life.

And it showed! ❤️

This year’s Homecoming was filled with incredible student participation, class pride, school spirit, and FUN! From the dress-up days and hallway decorations to the floats, windows, competitions, game, and dance, our students had an entire week of opportunities to connect with one another and make memories.

These experiences don’t happen without a community willing to show up for kids. Whether you spent hours helping build a float, donated materials or supplies, helped decorate, supported a class financially, or simply stepped in wherever you were needed—you helped make Homecoming special for our Panthers.

Some of you helped quietly behind the scenes, and I may not even know your names. Please know that your contribution mattered, and we are incredibly grateful.

Thank you for investing in our students and helping give them a Homecoming Week they will remember! This is what Panther Pride and community look like. ❤️🤍🐾

— Ms. Powers
WHS Principal

09/28/2026

Congratulations to our September 2026 Student of the Month Nominees--Winners at each grade level will be announced Tuesday morning !

FRESHMEN
Conner Cattes
Lyle Clark
Lyla Current
Bradyn Fuller
Jayden Kiernan-Norton
Parker Logsdon
Ava Nickell
Elijah Wendt
Candace Zyla

SOPHOMORES
Zulema Alvarado
Emma Ausra
Jolie Bertuca
Dallas Clark
Alayna Cowgill
Carter Davis
Ayvah Domingo
Korvin Kirby
Josh Koch
Marqus Liberto-Taylor
Ella Orlando
Raeghan Prestidge
Harrison Sprague

JUNIORS
Nicholas Brewer
Eliza Brooks
Erica Burgos
Kaden Conklin
Anahi Howell
Miranda Lowell
Dakoda Morrison
Karina Short
Bryce Strong
Luis Villegas

SENIORS
Hailey Adams
Isaiah Donovan
Makena Guzman
Ava Hobson
Lucy Logsdon
Olivia Mitchell
Jazmine Moses
Joelle Petznick
Mackenzie Webster

09/28/2026

Monday's Announcements

🎂 BIRTHDAYS
Happy birthday to Elizabeth Ledesma and Mrs. Mary Stapleton!

🍴 LUNCH MENU
Ham & cheese pocket, pasta salad w/fresh vegetables, cucumber slices, fresh orange wedges.

Tomorrow’s BREAKFAST MENU IS:
Turkey ham, egg & cheese croissant, cottage cheese, malibu fresh fruit salad

🏐 Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Saugatuck!
The Panthers swept Saugatuck 25-22, 25-18, 25-15! After trailing 12-5 in the first set, Watervliet battled back and never looked back. Alexis Eberhard led with 5 aces, Braelyn Campbell had 6 kills, and Aubrey Pratt recorded 16 assists. The Panthers travel to South Haven on Tuesday! ❤️🤍🐾

🏐 JV Maroon Battles for the Win!
JV Maroon earned a 2-1 victory over Saugatuck! The Panthers showed great teamwork, hustle, and determination throughout a hard-fought match, finishing strong to secure the win! ❤️🤍🐾

Your 2nd hour teacher is reviewing bathroom expectations in the 2nd hour sometime this week.

Today’s Caught in the Act raffle winners for being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe are:Mason Kinzler, Josh Koch, and Lyla Current. Please come to the office now to claim your prize! 🎉.

TODAY we have an after school PBIS meeting that is open to all students and staff from 3:15-4:15–any student who joins us in the media center to give input will receive 1 hour of community service email Ms. Powers with questions.

🎉 Hispanic Heritage Week at WHS! 🎉

THIS WEEK we will celebrate our annual Hispanic Heritage Week at WHS! Throughout the week, students will have opportunities to participate in special events and activities celebrating Hispanic culture and heritage. We’ll also have a dress-up theme each day, and we will take a group photo of all participating students and staff! 📸
🇲🇽 Monday – Mexican Flag Colors: Wear red, white, or green.
⚽ Tuesday – Jersey Day: Wear your favorite sports jersey.
🌎 Wednesday – Celebrate Your Heritage: Wear clothing that represents your own culture or heritage.
🤠 Thursday – Western Day: Break out the boots, western hats, and western gear.
🌸 Friday – Flower Day: Wear flowers in your hair or on your clothing.🇺🇸

09/27/2026

HISPANIC HERITAGE WEEK
The activities for the week were created and planned by WHS students, and we hope everyone will join in! ❤️🐾

🇲🇽 Monday – Mexican Flag Colors Day
Wear RED, WHITE, or GREEN! ❤️🤍💚
We’ll take a group photo with everyone participating arranged in the shape of the Mexican flag. We’ll also have Latin music playing during passing time to kick off the week! 🎶

🏀 Tuesday – Jersey Day
Wear your favorite sports jersey—any sport, any team! ⚽🏈🏀⚾

🌎 Wednesday – Celebrate Your Heritage Day
Celebrate YOU! No matter your culture, heritage, or background, wear clothing or traditional attire that represents who you are and where you come from.

🤠 Thursday – Western Day
Break out the cowboy boots, hats, jeans, and western gear!

🌸 Friday – Flower Day
Finish the week with flowers! Wear floral clothing, flowers in your hair, or anything else featuring flowers. 🌺🌼🌸

Throughout the week, we’ll have other opportunities to learn about and celebrate Hispanic culture and traditions around WHS.

🎉 Friday – All-School Celebration!
We’ll wrap up Hispanic Heritage Week with a special all-school assembly beginning at 2:45 PM! ❤️🌎

Our students have planned a special celebration to bring everyone together and close out the week. It will be a great way to recognize and celebrate Hispanic culture, heritage, and traditions as one WHS family! 🐾🎉This week was created by your fellow students, so let’s show up, participate, and make it a great one! 🌎❤️🤍🐾

09/27/2026

ROAR REPORT--HOMECOMING EDITION!

🐾WHS ROAR REPORT🐾

09/25/2026

❤️🤍 Freshmen Win Maroon & White Day! 🐾

The Class of 2030 takes the win for today’s Extreme Maroon & White Day! 🎉 Check out today’s points and see how your class finished!

But we’re not done yet! We still have points to add for painted windows, floats, hallway decorations, and more! 🏆

We can’t wait to see which class comes out on top as our 2026 Homecoming Overall Champion, announced at tonight’s game! ❤️🤍🐾
2030: 72 points
2029: 50 points
2028: 33 points
2027: 28 points