Mrs. Bandur’s Civics classes had the pleasure of having IL State Rep Jason Bunting come and speak to them.
Parent PowerSchool Tuesday Tip
Unit 9 is using email to communicate with parents regarding various topics. Some documents attached to emails are password-protected to ensure that the data is protected. Prior to opening the letter, you will need to locate the student's confidential ID number. This number does not change and can be found in your Parent Portal.
Follow the instructions here to find your student's confidential ID number:
https://www.watsekaschools.org/page/find-student-confidential-id-number
KCC College Fair is tonight!
Sign up through Strive Scan (https://app.strivescan.com/students) so colleges that you are interested in can connect with you.
Don't miss this special event! Unit 9 students can receive a FREE ticket by submitting the google form on the website link below under, "student tickets". All others may purchase tickets using the same link and clicking on the, "general admissions" button.
https://tinyurl.com/m3auz53x
Another WIN for your Watseka Warriors and a giant congratulations to Christa Holohan on her 1,000th assist!
Unit 9 elementary schools participate in the Blessings in a Backpack program. Each week approx. 85 students in grades pre-k-5th grade go home on Fridays with healthy food options for the weekend. This program is funded by donations. If your club, organization, or family wants a great way to make a difference, please consider donating to our Blessings in a Backpack fund. All donations go directly to the Unit 9 fund. You can donate online here: https://giving.blessingsinabackpack.org/organizations/unit-9 or mail a check to Wanda Kendall school made out to Blessings in a Backpack. Thank you!
REMINDER GRS PARENTS AND GUARDIANS - Starting TODAY, September 23rd we will be starting our new after-school pick-up procedures. Parents that pick-up their son/daughter will line-up starting on Washington Ave. and wrap around to 2nd St. Students will be dismissed out the gym doors and lined up at numbered signs. We are asking to help with traffic flow, ALL cars then use the right turn lane on 2nd St to turn onto Mulberry St. Please see the image before for more information.
WCHS and Iroquois County Unit 9 extends heartfelt condolences to the Colson Carley family and to the Cissna Park School community. We are with you through these tough times as you heal and find peace.
We would like students and staff to wear CP blue tomorrow to show our support.
WCHS Underclassmen Court
Freshmen
Amaiya Grady & Tate Parsons
Sophomores
Kinzie Smith & Briley Thompson
Juniors
Abigail Neukomm & Lucas Shoemaker
📸 Robyn Butler
Prince and Princess
Abby O’Brien & Easten Ortega
Freshmen
Amaiya Grady & Tate Parsons
Sophomores
Kinzie Smith & Briley Thompson
Juniors
Abigail Neukomm & Lucas Shoemaker
Seniors
Maya Machev & Owen Avelar
Sarah Parsons & Quinn Starkey
Siara Sansone & Ben Guimond
Lydia Mustered & Eli Shay
Lauren Tegtmeyer & James Newell
King & Queen
Megan Martin & Andrew McTaggart
Congratulations to our 2024 Homecoming King & Queen: Drew McTaggart & Megan Martin!! 👏🏻👏🏻
Get your Watseka FFA Apparel using the online form below. Forms and payment due NEXT Friday, September 27th.
https://tinyurl.com/Watseka-FFA-Apparel
Today is the day! Pick-up in WCHS circle drive 3:30-5:30.
Design Credit: Kolbee Shoufler
SENIORS WIN POWDERBUFF!!
Mums the word! No, wait! Spread the word!!! Post Prom Mums will be ready for pick-up tomorrow - Friday, Sept 20 in the WCHS circle drive from 3:30-5:30. Forgot to order? No, problem. They will also be selling them while supplies last.
Picture RETAKES are Thursday, November 7 for WANDA/GRS and Monday, November 25 for WJHS/WCHS
"We have exciting news!!
On Tuesday, October 1st, come support the Junior High Life Skills Program by eating pizza and supporting a great cause. Supporters of this group are invited to gather at Monical's Pizza for their "Community Day" fundraiser. It's simple! Just go online to www.monicals.com/events and find this event. When ordering, show the flyer on your phone or print it out and bring it in! Monical's will donate 20% of participating tickets to the Junior High Life Skills Program. For more information, visit www.monicals.com or contact McKenna Zimmerman via email at mckenna.zimmerman@watsekaschools.org
FLYER LINK - https://tinyurl.com/3vumr5wk
ATTENTION GRS PARENTS AND GUARDIANS - Starting Monday, September 23rd we will be making changes to our after-school pick-up procedures. Parents that pick-up their son/daughter will now line-up starting on Washington St. and wrapping around to 2nd St. Your child will be lined up outside the Gym Doors at a corresponding pick-up number. We are asking to help with traffic flow, ALL cars then use the right turn lane on 2nd St to turn onto Mulberry St. Please see the image before for more information.
Juniors win POWDERPUFF!
The JUNIORS advance to the Championship POWDERBUFF game tomorrow!
