Make sure to stop and see us this year for our annual Spanish Club Trunk or Treat!
over 1 year ago, Erika Sterrenberg
Trunk or Treat
Congratulations to the winner of our Fantasy Story Contest, Jade Maples! Jade is the author of "Tidal Waves."
over 1 year ago, Claire Henneike
JM
Did you know there is a Unit 9 Art Website? Miss Butler is an AMAZING teacher and we would love for you to take a few moments to check out her online gallery that showcases student work! Check out the link below-- https://tinyurl.com/Unit9ArtSpot
over 1 year ago, Casie Hanson
Art
Aug/Sept Student of the Month: Congratulations to our first student of the month winners of the year. 6th grade: Seth Wittenborn, Brookelyn Hoppe, Kale Gerdes, and London Starkey 7th grade: Drake Stumpfol, Sydney Nuss, Bayne Wade, Kate Sabol 8th grade: Elijah Herren, Avery Pufahl, Owen Swartz, and Payton Gowler
over 1 year ago, Watseka Junior High
Aug/Sept Student of the Month:  Congratulations to our first student of the month winners of the year. 	6th grade:  Seth Wittenborn, Brookelyn Hoppe, Kale Gerdes, and London Starkey 	7th grade:  Drake Stumpfol, Sydney Nuss, Bayne Wade, Kate Sabol 	8th grade:  Elijah Herren, Avery Pufahl, Owen Swartz, and Payton Gowler
Don't Forget to RSVP by Wednesday for our Free Breakfast for ALL Veterans. Call 815-432-2486 to RSVP. We look forward to seeing everyone!!
over 1 year ago, Erika Sterrenberg
Breakfast
Congratulations to the winner of our dystopian stories, Bri Denault!
over 1 year ago, Claire Henneike
Bri
Mrs. Henneike's Creative Writing class just finished their Fantasy/Sci-Fi stories. These stories are the three finalists for the Fantasy/Sci-Fi Genre. Please help Mrs. Henneike choose a winner by voting on your favorite story by Monday, October 23, 2023. The winner will be announced Tuesday. Stories: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1S6sVKvZf72KOGVaMLNCidLZHkTDfOTg3?usp=share_link Voting form: https://forms.gle/d1ZH1SteWhgvAYar9
over 1 year ago, Claire Henneike
Red Ribbon Week at WJHS/WCHS!
over 1 year ago, Claire Henneike
RR Week
Unit 9 bus drivers would like to give a huge Thank You to our PTO for supporting us again this year for Bus Driver Appreciation week!! The PTO purchased the Warrior Bus Driver hoodies that are so comfy!! - John Royster (Bus mechanic) -Tim Miller (Sub route driver) - Pam Guenette (Bus 3) -Kris Styck (Transportation Director) -Laurie McKinney (Bus 8) -Kathy Eighnor (Bus 10) -Miranda Waters (Bus 5) -Leann Roach (Bus 2) -John Howaniec (KACC) Not pictured: Amber Berryhill (Bus 11), John Owens (Trip driver), Phil Wilkey (FFA) We are proud to be WARRIOR BUS DRIVERS!
over 1 year ago, Kristina Miller
Bus drivers
Howaniec
Driver quote
Attention Watseka Elementary Students! Next week, October 23-26th is RED RIBBON WEEK! Monday-Use Your Head & Wear Red and Camo Tuesday-Drugs are a Fashion Disaster-Wear mix n' match clothing Wednesday-Dress for Success-Wear your professional clothing Thursday-Follow Your Dreams and Good Choices-Wear your PJs Friday-NO SCHOOL! Parents--Remember that next week is also parent teacher conferences!
over 1 year ago, Watseka Elementary
Red Ribbon Week
School bus safety is so important everyday!
over 1 year ago, Kristina Miller
Bus Safety week
2023 Harvest Daze Pumpkin Contest - WJHS/WCHS Art Department students submitted a total of 123 pumpkin entries this year. Congratulations to all our winners!! Check out their amazing pumpkins: https://youtu.be/7FYNrstmOUM?si=jUtzFscX-6YGde-D
over 1 year ago, Erika Sterrenberg
Mrs. Henneike's Creative Writing class just started their genre unit. These stories are the three finalists for the Dystopian Genre. Please help Mrs. Henneike choose a winner by voting on your favorite story by Thursday, October 19, 2023. The winner will be announced Friday. Stories: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1loocrhczQSaSrVufIVcdXgkJId7JzQD3?usp=drive_link Voting form: https://forms.gle/uBwHa2CFGQTM99X89
over 1 year ago, Claire Henneike
Mark your calendar and come help us support the Unit 9 Academic Foundation.
over 1 year ago, Erika Sterrenberg
Pride Night
The Warrior football game is at home tomorrow!
almost 2 years ago, District
football
This Sunday, October 15th - WJHS Girls Basketball Skills Session with Coach Woods from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at GRS. WJHS Boys Basketball Open Gym at GRS 6th & 7th Grade 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm and 8th Grade 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Please don't drop off boys until 1:20 pm at the earliest. Open gym is NOT mandatory, but it is VITAL that boys wanting to play attend, as it will include important information about tryouts and the 1st week of practice.
almost 2 years ago, Erika Sterrenberg
Open Gym
Congrats to our Warrior XC runners! Drew McTaggart is the Vermillion Valley Conference Champion & Hayden Sullivan took 10th place!
almost 2 years ago, District
XC
Come support the WCHS Key Club on Wednesday, October 11.
almost 2 years ago, Claire Henneike
Key Club
Join in for a fun Fall day at the Covered Bridge Festival and leave the driving to us!! -This is a community event and you do not have to have a child enrolled in Unit 9 to attend -All children under 18 must have a responsible adult chaperone present -This is a NO SCHOOL day for Unit 9 Call Kris at 815-432-4931 or email at kristina.styck@watsekaschools.org to reserve your seats.
almost 2 years ago, Kristina Miller
Covered Bridge
Updated with the correct link! Watseka Junior High Yearbooks are on sale online until March 1, 2024. Visit https://inter-state.com/yearbookentry/81628X and use the code 81628X Cost of each yearbook is $20.00 Students may also order at school with envelopes and checks/cash. Those envelopes will not be distributed until January.
almost 2 years ago, Watseka Junior High
WJHS Yearbook sale