Ms. Hall gave a great presentation (and even assisted our grounds crew) with a lesson on how to remove weeds.
We can't wait to see the WJHS garden flourish. Stay tuned for more updates!
Our Soccer is UNDEFEATED so far! They play their final game at Ross TODAY at 5:00 PM against Spratling. Let’s cheer them on as they go for a perfect season! 🙌
Let’s show up, show spirit, and cheer loud for our Tigers!
What is All THAT?
T- Celebrated on Thursdays
H- All homework turned in
A- Perfect class attendance
T- No tardies
We also had our first spirit day of the year featuring "TWINS"! We want to encourage school spirit because it is all about belonging and community. Junior High is a big step—but when students show school spirit, WJHS becomes a place where everyone feels welcome and connected.
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT!
Date: Friday, October 3rd
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
Location: WJHS Gym
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening of BINGO, board games, snacks, and prizes!
This is a FREE event—don’t miss it!
Come ready to shout BINGO! and make some great memories!
Waterford Junior High School has been awarded the PBIS Silver Recognition Award!
This honor celebrates our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and engaging school environment where students can learn and thrive in conditions that "maximize social , emotional, and behavioral outcomes for ALL students".
Thank you to our amazing staff, students, and families for working together to make WJHS a place where Tiger PRIDE shines every day!
During Tiger Time in Ms. Gorman’s class, students worked on adding fractions by finding common denominators and reducing answers when needed. To bring the skill to life, students enjoyed a pancake recipe lesson where two “cooks” combined recipes — using fractions to create a new one!
On Friday, our Science Department hosted the PBIS “Guess 10” Challenge during lunchtime. Students had a great time participating.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Carolina and Mrs. Rocio, who made fresh horchata for students to enjoy—it was a big hit!
Each month brings a new way to show your school pride and come together as a community.
This month we will kick things off on September 26th with the dress up theme: Twins Day! Pair up with your friend and dress alike for the day. (Dress code still applies ;0)
Let’s make this year the most spirited one yet. Go Tigers!
It’s inspiring to see our students learning, creating, and staying active every day.
Our PE team hosted their very first lunchtime activity as part of PBIS! Students had the chance to join in, get moving, and show what it means to be Positive, Productive, and Professional while having fun together."
This week during lunch, students had the opportunity to explore and sign up for a wide variety of clubs at our Club Rush event! From academic groups to creative outlets and leadership opportunities, there was something for everyone.
Joining a club is a great way to meet new friends, build skills, and become an even more active part of our school community.
Simply scan the QR codes below for all the details.
7th Grade Teams – 3:45 PM
8th Grade Teams – 4:45 PM
Come out and cheer on our Tigers as they kick off a brand-new season! 🐾
GO TIGERS! 🎉
Science Teachers, Mr. Chimente and Mr. Kerr were the first department to host a PBIS Lunchtime Activity for the 25-26 school year. Our students were thrilled to get out of the heat and into the gym for an awesome Marshmallow/Spaghetti Tower Challenge. Congratulations to the winners of creating the tallest standing tower!
Science teachers Mr. Chimente and Mr. Kerr kicked off the first PBIS Lunchtime Activity of the 25–26 school year! Students were excited to escape the heat and head into the gym for the Marshmallow & Spaghetti Tower Challenge. Congratulations to the winners for building the tallest standing tower!
We are excited to host a new WUSD Gateway to Success class on our campus at WJHS—taught by Mr. Duarte!
This class is designed to help students transitioning from high school build practical life skills they’ll use every day. Currently, students are learning how to read and adapt recipes, as well as gaining hands-on practice with important household skills such as washing dishes and doing laundry. Having this class on our campus provides many opportunities for collaboration, and we are glad to support the district in offering this program.
We look forward to seeing the students continue to grow through these hands-on experiences!
This week our Yearbook Teacher, Ms. Ormonde has her students working on team building skills with a Marshmallow Tower Challenge and Speed Interviews.
We’re off to a fantastic start to the 2025–2026 school year! This week, our 7th Grade Expectations Assembly and Tiger Tours helped new students discover what it means to be a Positive, Productive, and Professional Tiger and tomorrow our 8th graders will receive their refresher. Our staff is energized and ready for the year ahead, and we can’t wait to partner with you in supporting your child’s growth and success. #WJHS #WaterfordTigers #WUSD
