WCHS will have Parent/Teacher conferences on Monday, October 19th and Wednesday, October 21st from 4pm - 8pm. They will be held in the WCHS gym this year. Masks are required. Temperatures will be taken at the door.
Due to the Covid guidelines, we are limited to time slots and only asking for parents who have concerns to call and sign up.
To sign up for a conference please email Mrs. Page: dianne.page@watsekaschools.org
If you prefer to conduct your teacher meeting remotely this can be done through Google Meets using your child's Chromebook
Please specify if you are choosing a remote meeting when you email Mrs. Page.
WCHS National Honors Society is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on October 13th from 8am-1pm. Students that want to sign up should see Mrs. Hanson. If you've given in the past, we are accepting adult appointments in the morning only before students give. You must have an appointment and slots are limited. The Red Cross is currently testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies and you will receive results. Email casie.hanson@watsekaschools.org for an appointment or more information.
Read more here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/covid-19-antibody-testing.html
Happy National Custodian Day Greg & Alan! Not pictured is our awesome day custodian Craig! Thank you for all that you do at WCHS!
Hello Parents/Guardians of the class of 2021. This is a reminder that the Jostens graduation order is due Monday, October 5th.
Please place your order:
Online www.jostens.com (Pay in full or JPAY Payment Plan)
Hand into the school office on Monday ($60 down payment, payment in full or JPAY Payment Plan
Scan/email or Mail to the Jostens office (address below, postmark by 10/5)- $60 down payment, payment in full, or JPAY payment Plan)
Please reach out to Troy and Jeanne Hall with Jostens if you have any questions or need any forms emailed to you if you misplaced your packet.
Thank you!
WCHS picture retakes are scheduled for October 15th and 16th. Please bring your best smile if you plan to retake your pictures.
Congratulations to our WCHS September Students of the Month! Ethan Shay, Hunter Meyer, Kristin Leitz, Haven Maple & Baylor Rigsby. (Not pictured: Griselda Ruiz) We are proud of you!
Good Afternoon! Map Math and Map Reading reports will be sent home today and tomorrow with all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders who tested at WCHS. Please check with your child to see the report. Thank you and have a wonderful day!
WCHS Rainbow Run! Such a wonderful group of students and a fun activity! Thank you to Mrs. Devine, Mrs. Hasselbring, Mrs. Anderson & Mr. Wilkey for their support and leadership!
WCHS Tennis Team celebrates our seniors! Congratulations Baylor Cluver, Emily Crosswell, Kennedy McTaggart and Bailie Rabideau!
Completing the FAFSA application is a graduation requirement for WCHS Seniors.
Looking to gain insight on how financial aid works?
Would you benefit from hands-on assistance in completing the FAFSA application?
Please join us on Wednesday, October 7th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at WCHS for more information and help with completing the FAFSA Application
** Space is limited, so sign-up is required** Students can log into Google Class of 2021 or click the link below to register.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQJVXpASazSjvY9Ed7AgRe6jiLh8oIwmCUuiv_dVgZiFSh7A/viewform
WCHS Parents/Guardians: Every family MUST complete the survey about 2nd quarter enrollment intentions - even if they are choosing the same as 1st quarter. This is to help us plan appropriately. Please click here (https://forms.gle/oeyzTGsHGesGnGg17) to complete the survey or go to the district website. If unable to access the survey please call WCHS office at 815.432.2486 to let us know your intentions.
Dear Parents/Guardians of the WCHS Class of 2021:
You should have received your student’s JOSTEN'S grad packet in the mail.
Please watch this attached 3 minute video walking you through the graduation packet (make sure you have your ringer on/volume turned up if watching on a mobile phone)
You may place your order online at www.jostens.com, hand into the Main office at the High School, or Mail into the Jostens office prior to the deadline of October 5th.
Please reach out to the local Jostens Rep, Troy Hall with any questions troy.hall@jostens.com, 309-378-4513
Thank you!
Troy Hall
Jostens
PO BOX 16
Downs, IL 61736
309-378-4513
troy.hall@jostens.com
https://www.jostens.com/
SAT Testing for WCHS seniors will be tomorrow for White Group students and October 14th for Maroon Group students. If you want to double check your testing day please check your email or senior google classroom. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am in the gym. Please enter Door #6 between 7:45 - 7:55 am. Bus transportation for students who typically ride the bus to school will be provided but pickup transportation will need to be arranged. Health verification is required. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Please bring a working calculator and a pencil.
Mask sale! If you are interested in purchasing a Warrior mask, please call WCHS main office at 815.432.2486 or email Mrs. Short @ carolyn.short@watsekaschools.org
Masks are $10 each.
Jostens is celebrating senior week! This week you will be receiving a Jostens graduation packet in the mail with all the information you need!
The packet will include a list of items to order such as: rings, graduation announcements, thank you's, senior 2021 apparel, & keepsakes.
If you have any questions please email: troy.hall@jostens.com
Reminder: WCHS students may hang up their locker boards next week first thing in the morning. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, parents will not be allowed in the building. Locker handles are sprayed with cleaning solution every day so please take precaution with placing special pictures on the locker board. It is suggested to laminate the photo or to make a copy of the picture and hang that for display. WCHS staff is so excited for next week!
WCHS students - Remember that all breakfast and lunch meals are FREE until further notice. You have the choice of hot or cold lunches daily. Breakfast is grab and go until October 1st but then we will start offering hot breakfast as well!
The picture below is our take home meal for your at home learning day. Just sign up 1st hour and pick up by the cafeteria at the end of the day!
Unit 9 Parents/Guardians, please click here (https://forms.gle/oeyzTGsHGesGnGg17) to complete a survey about your 2nd quarter enrollment intentions for your child. Please call your child's school if you are not able to access the survey.
Frigidaire Stove for Sale. $150.00 If interested please call WCHS main office at 815.432.2486
Watseka FFA will be selling pork burgers tonight, September 11th, in front of WCHS in the circle drive. They will be available from 4 pm until sold out! We have 500 pork burgers. The cost is a free will donation, with a $3 suggested sandwich price. Rain or shine! All proceeds will go toward Watseka FFA activities. Start your weekend with a BIG bag of burgers for the entire family! See you tonight in the circle drive at WCHS!!!