Check out this free event!
Congrats to our WJHS 7th Grade Regional Champions!
Contact Kris today to take advantage of FREE admission tickets and leave the driving to us!!
kristina.styck@watsekaschools.org
815-432-4931
*We must have at least 20 people signed up to go
Monday, Feb 26th, IL Representative Jason Bunting came to speak to Mrs. Bandur’s Civic classes.
Thank you to all Wanda Kendall families and students in Pre-K and Kindergarten that attended our Super Family Fun Night held on February 15th, 2024! Here are some highlights from the event!
The Watseka Warrior Mathletes competed at the 48th Annual Parkland-ICTM Regional Math Competition this past weekend at Parkland College in Champaign, IL. The Warrior Mathletes came home with some amazing hardware! Our 2 Person Junior/Senior Team tied for 2nd Place consisting of Maya Machev and Skyla Buwalda. In addition, Maya and Skyla tied for 2nd Place in the Junior/Senior 8 Person Team! The Warrior Mathletes are coached by Nick Harvey.
Unit 9 Elementary Read Across America Week. Glenn Raymond, Wanda Kendall. March 4 - March 8.
Monday - Books are #1 Wear your favorite sports team gear, Tuesday - Books Jog the Mind Wear a workout set, Wednesday - Hats off to Reading Wear a hat or headband, Thursday - Cozy Up & Read Wear your pajamas, Friday (Teacher’s Institute) - Books are Relaxing! Find a comfy place, like your bed or sofa to read.
Reading is your passport to a new adventure.
The Museums in the Park program offers FREE ADMISSION for 4 to any of the museums listed. Just call or email their office to reserve your tickets! (779) 218-3070/ repbuntingstaff@ilhousegop.org.
The Unit 9 Elementary Staff showed their support for Mrs. Shoven and her family for the one year anniversary of Tyler’s heart transplant. #tylertough 💙
Glenn Raymond School's Family Reading Night. The Land of the Stories.
Date: Thursday March 14, 2024
Time : 6:00 - 7:30 PM
What : Fun Activities and the Scholastic Book Fair
The Unit 9 Transportation Department really felt the love this morning from our very own WJHS/WCHS students and staff for Bus Driver Appreciation Day!! Thank You!!
Hoop Stars last day is Sat. March 2nd. Times are the same: K-1st from 10-11 am, 2nd-3rd from 11:15 to 12:15, and 4th-6th from 12:30 to 2 pm
Lady Warriors vs Peotone IHSA 2A Sectional Championship at Gilman Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at 7:00pm Online tickets only. Purchase at: https://gofan.co/event/1394808?schoolId=IL15294…
Congratulations to Mrs. Carlson for winning the Empowering Education Grant through Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative! The grant funds will be used to add an additional 8 crossbar supports and swings to Wanda Kendall playground so our Kindergarten students do not have to wait for so long to swing!
MARK YOU CALENDERS! KCC Fast Path Information Night on Wed. February 28th at 6PM.
For questions or to reserve a seat, contact Nancy Schunke, nschunke@kcc.edu or call 815.802.8780
Congrats to the 7th Grade Volleyball Team! They took 2nd place in the Conference Tourney today!
BESD-53 has approved Watseka parents/guardians/families to sign up and use the E-quip (E-Therapy) platform for free. Although it says on the site that it is for Kankakee families- we can use it too.
Through short video clips, interactive tools, and downloadable resources, eQUIP provides families with mental health strategies that can be immediately used at home.
Here is the link:
https://sites.google.com/electronic-therapy.com/besd-53/home
Watseka Schools Welcomes Author & Speaker Pierre Paul on Feb. 28th!
All students and staff will be hearing his message.
The girls basketball team will play in the Sectionals on Tuesday at 6:00 pm at Gilman vs Manteno.
Tickets need to be purchased online at GoFan.co (Yes- .co not .com) and searching Iroquois West High School or using the QR code that is attached.
IL Senator Tom Bennett spoke about local government and current events in Mrs. Bandur’s Civic classes today at WCHS.
