Iroquois County CUSD 9

Watseka Warriors are hosting a "Hoop Stars" basketball clinic that starts on January 13th. In case you missed the sign-up that was sent home before break, here is a digital copy! http://tinyurl.com/warriorhoopstars

Please remind your student to plug in their chromebook tonight! We are excited to have students back tomorrow!

Please join us this Thursday, January 11th, for our next Parent Connect Group at Wanda Kendall Elementary from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

On January 29th, all 8th - 12th grade students will be participating in the IL Youth Survey. For more information about this survey, please view the links below. English - https://iys.cprd.illinois.edu/UserFiles/Servers/Server_178052/File/2024/2024%20IRB%20Approved%20Parent%20Notification%20Letter.pdf Spanish - https://iys.cprd.illinois.edu/UserFiles/Servers/Server_178052/File/2024/2024%20SPANISH%20IYS%20Parent%20Notification%20Letter-IRB%20STAMPED.pdf

Today, we celebrated Gracie’s early graduation! Gracie will study criminal justice at Kankakee Community College. Congratulations, Gracie!!

Attention all bus rider parents/guardians!! You may have seen these flyers come home with your child. PLEASE review the rules over the Christmas break, sign and have your child return it to the bus driver. Our bus drivers have the patience of saints but we can use all of the help and support we can get from the parents. Safety is our #1 concern so the less distractions for the driver, the safer the ride for everyone! As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact Kris at 815-432-4931. Thank you! Happy Holidays from the Transportation Department!

The Pre-School For All classes enjoyed the festive dress-up days this week!

Please join us on Thursday, January 11th for our next Parent Connect Group at Wanda Kendall Elementary from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

WJHS 8th Grade Boys Basketball County Bracket

Seniors: The FAFSA is expected to be released before 12/31/23. KCC is offering a FAFSA Workshop on Jan 24 from 6-8PM. Make sure to have your FAFSA ID & tax information ready!

🎄 Watseka Holiday Tournament 🎄

Unit 9 invites all students to join in on the Holiday fun starting tomorrow Monday, December 18 - Friday, December 22.

Please make plans to attend the WJHS Christmas Concert on Thursday, Dec 21 at 7pm.

Mrs. Bandur's Sociology and Civic classes went to the courthouse yesterday. They listened to Coroner William Cheatum, Sheriff Clint Perzee, Probation Officer Greg Barrett, State's Attorney Jim Devine and Judge Bartucci. The students learned a lot about how the judicial system works and got to see some court cases first hand.

Congratulations to WCHS DAR & SAR Recipients: Hagen Hoy & Maggie Dickte. They were nominated by the staff because they each demonstrate dependability, leadership, service and patriotism.

Congratulations to the winner of our Tragedy genre, Haven Crouch! Thank you to everyone who voted!

Wanda Kendall invites ECE and Kindergarten students to join in on the Holiday fun starting the Week of December 18 - December 22. View the graphic for ECE and Kindergarten dress up days for Holiday Spirit Week 2023!! [Mon 12/18 is Rudolph Red: Wear red and dress like Rudolph] [Tue 12/19 is Head to toe tidings: Wear festive accessories] [Wed 12/20 is Embrace your inner Grinch: Wear green and dress like the Grinch] [Thu 12/21 is Cozy flannel and plaid tidings: Wear flannel and plaid clothing] [Friday 12/22 is Sweet dreams in your PJs: Wear regular or holiday pajamas]

We celebrated Austin Marcier and Matthew Howaniec today. Both will be attending Olivet in the Fall!!

Image created by: Madison Hughes

GRS Winter Break Countdown Monday Dec. 18th - Dec. 22nd Mon. Dec. 18th - Ugly / cozy sweaters or sweatshirts Tues. Dec. 19th - Festive headwear / accessories Wed. Dec. 20th - Wear red & / or green Thurs. Dec. 21st - Warm flannels and plaid Fri. Dec. 22nd - Holiday pajamas