The WJHS "Hawaiian" dance is Friday, Jan 20 @ GRS cafeteria after the VB game from 7:30-9 pm. Dance tickets will be sent home on Wednesday. Students need to bring the signed dance ticket with them on Friday night to enter. Students may wear appropriate Hawaiian clothing to school and/or dance on Friday if they choose. Students are encouraged to attend the VB matches starting at 5:30. There is no cost to the VB game or dance unless they want to bring money for the concessions. Please make sure you arrive promptly at 9 pm to pick up your child. Students will be able to exit out the cafe doors, gym doors , or front doors to be picked up by parents.
Students with one or more F's or significant discipline will NOT be allowed to attend.
Join the Watseka Warrior Basketball team at the Public Library on Monday, Feb. 13th from 3:30-5:30 pm. The boys will be making Valentine cards with kids.
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Jim Both, from the Watseka Masonic Lodge #446, dropped off a generous donation of hats and gloves to Watseka Elementary Schools.
Thank you!
Watseka's "Hoop-Stars" Clinic Sign Up Sheet
Attendance Matters!
Our Unit 9 students and staff have really had a blast today! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
WJHS students enjoyed an end of the quarter incentive day with crafts, movies, games, and VR. WCHS & WJHS students competed in a door decorating contest. Watseka Elementary students enjoyed holiday crafts and the 1st graders enjoyed a Polar Express themed day!
Wishing all our students and staff a wonderful break!
Check out our video recap: https://tinyurl.com/u9holidayfun
Please take some time to read our Quarter 2: Warrior News! There were a lot of exciting events over the last nine weeks and we hope you enjoy reading about them.
https://tinyurl.com/Q2Warriornews
GRS November Student of the Month
1st Grade: Sophie Knapp, Ellie Smith, Blake Froning
2nd Grade: Journey Harris, Luke Knapp, Gianna Blomlie
3rd Grade: Helena Cluver, Adilynn Hopper, Cora Trumble
4th Grade: Jasmine Schroeder, Oliver Ruiz, Kolbee Shoufler
5th Grade: Hazen Miller, Noah Irby, Ella Ulitzsch
Several parents have reported issues with the PowerSchool app. If you are experiencing issues with the PowerSchool app, you will need to delete the app and reinstall it on your device.
Our district code is QPZS
Date changes for the After School Programs next week
It's time to start gearing up for the holidays! Each of our buildings have holiday dress-up days planned next week.
CTE Advisory Committee Meeting has Been Rescheduled for 12/7 at 2:00 pm
E-Learning Day Instructions:
Grades K-5, please look here:
https://www.watsekaschools.org/o/watseka-elementary/page/e-learning-watseka-elementary
All instructions and assignments will be posted by 8:30 am.
Grades 6-12 should log into their Google Classrooms for instructions from their teachers.
Teachers are available to answer questions via email. If you have technology issues, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/jfNGa9ysK6oGsk5Z6
We Are Looking for Your Input - Please Join Us on Wednesday at 2:30 PM
Mark your calendar for the WJHS and WCHS Christmas Concerts!
Let Us Serve You Dinner - No Mess or Dishes - Hot and Yummy Pork Burgers- READY NOW!!
Recognition of Excellence
Unit 9 would like to honor Drew McTaggart for his State Qualifying season of Cross County. Drew showed amazing dedication and drive in his first season as a Cross Country runner. He put in countless miles and time to become one of the elite distance runners in our area. We can’t begin to say how proud we are of Drew representing our district and can’t wait to see how he continues to grow.
Thank you, your hard work is appreciated!
Next Cub Scouts meeting is on Nov. 30th
November 15 marks the official statewide observance of School Board Members Day in Illinois. Each year, this day is an opportunity to show support for your board of education and the individual school board members who are committed to providing a local voice for your educational decisions.
Thank you to our Unit 9 Board of Education Members!
https://tinyurl.com/thanksU9board