WJH 7th & 8th Grade Baseball Tryouts begin:
Monday July 31st 9:00-11:00am
Forrest Park
Players can email Coach Fehland with questions at rodger.fehland@watsekaschools.org
Verizon Backpack Giveaway
Apply online at https://watsekaschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=139 or stop in at the Unit Office to fill out an application.
We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day to spend at Brookfield Zoo! Thank you to everyone who came along and enjoyed the day!
WCHS is proud to announce the Class of 2023 Valedictorian, Elizabeth Wittenborn and Salutatorian, Baler Rigsby. Baler is attending KCC to study nursing and Elizabeth is attending Purdue University to study pharmaceutical science.
Congrats!
Today we celebrated Miss Linda's retirement. If you see her out and about tomorrow on her last day, be sure to thank her for her years of service and dedication to Unit 9.
All Unit 9 students need to returned their chromebooks, chargers, and hot spots (if they have one checked out).
Collection dates:
Watseka Elementary & WJHS-Wednesday, May 24th
WCHS 9-11th Grade-Thursday, May 25th.
Please remind your student to bring ALL items back to avoid charges.
Track and Field Shirts - LIMITED Quantity Available
We still have seats available! All members of the community are welcome, you do not need to have a child enrolled in Unit 9 to attend. Admission money is due by 5/22. Call or email Kris at 815-432-4931 or kristina.miller@watsekaschools.org
Unit 9 is hosting a Summer Breakfast Program!
Call Kris at 815-432-4931 or pick up an application at the Unit Office. Summer training to start the 2023-2024 school year!
Congratulations to Addison Morris and Ellie Hutchinson! They represented Watseka Schools in the spelling bee last week.
Addison Morris earned 6th place!
Great job!
The Kankakee/Iroquois County Back to School Fair, coordinated by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is scheduled for 11am-1pm, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at a new location: Kankakee Community College, located at Kankakee Community College at 100 College Drive in Kankakee! This annual summer event is a major countywide effort to help low-income families access school supplies and information from supporting service agencies to begin the school year on a positive note.
This event will be a contact-free drive-thru school supply distribution. Everyone seeking assistance with school supplies must pre-register through our website (online registration opens at 8am on 5/23/23) at https://catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/back-to-school-fair-kankakee-county/
Congratulations to Illinois District 13 HS Girls Coach of the Year, Coach Bauer!
Unit 9 is so lucky to have Coach Bauer as a longtime coach and athletic director.
Congrats!
Bring your family and friends along for an end of the school year Community Outing! Call Kris at 815-432-4931 or email at kristina.miller@watsekaschools.org to reserve your seats by May 22.
Unit 9 is hiring for the 2023-2024 school year!
1st Grade Teacher
1st Grade Paraprofessional
3rd Grade Teacher
High School Business Teacher
ESL Teacher
High School Language Arts (9-12)
Junior High Language Arts (6-8)
Kindergarten Special Education
3rd Grade Special Education
6-8 Special Education
6-8 Life Skills Special Education
Early Childhood Teacher
High School Secretary
We would love for you to join our team!
Apply here: https://watsekaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
IMH Sports Physicals
Saturday, May 20th from 8-12pm at the Iroquois Regional Health Center.
Call 815.432.7857 to schedule your appointment.
The NHS Throne made its first stop at Mr. Findlay's house! It's on the move!! Follow the throne on Twitter @WatsekaNHS
Important Athletic Updates:
WCHS Softball: Chrisman has canceled today's (5/1/23) softball game at Watseka due to lack of players and will not make the game up.
WJHS Track: Today's track meet has been moved to Tuesday, May 2nd at 3 PM.
PROM season is here! The Iroquois County State’s Attorney Office and the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County have been working diligently to share a prevention message with parents and teens.
