This week we honor "THE BEST TEACHERS IN THE WORLD" at WJHS for Teacher Appreciation Week. Join us as we travel around the world with a new theme each day in celebration of our incredible staff! Monday we traveled to Mexico on Cinco de Mayo where the staff enjoyed fresh Pan Dulce treats. Additionally, students in Mrs. McGinnis' classes celebrated with Jarritos and a game of Loteria.
WJHS visited WHS last Friday to reward the 9th graders for their growth in SBAC testing as well as for exceeding Science standards . Students with up to 100 points growth received Kona Ice and those whose growth exceeded 100 points, received burrito vouchers from la Mexicana.
As a reminder, all parents/guardians must complete the annual information update before their children return to school each year. This ensures that we know you are returning, and that we have accurate student and parent information in case of emergencies.
Students will not receive their schedules or class assignments until this important update is completed. Please log into your Infinite Campus (IC) Parent Portal to complete this update if you have not done so already. To access the update, scroll to the bottom of the IC homepage > online registration > required annual update.
If you need help accessing your parent portal, you can call the district office between 8am-4pm on weekdays: 209-874-1809.
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Our 7th graders took the crown for highest attendance percentage, and they were rewarded by enjoying ice cream with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputies!
Shout out to our 7th and 8th Boy's Volleyball Team for a great start to their season. We look forward to watching you soar!
Students created "Kindness Flowers" to be delivered to Community Hospice.
Three WJHS staff members were recognized at the first-ever Waterford Cares Awards. Congratulations Mr. Kevin, Mr. Chimente, and Mrs. Pat we are so lucky to have you as part of our team!
In the words of Principal Hall:
Kevin Cuellar-Emshoff came to us during distance learning, and even then, it seemed too good to be true. He started as a Student Specialist and quickly became a vital part of our counseling team. He created our mental health website, supports socio-emotional check-ins, advises clubs, and coordinates college and career events. Kevin is the engine behind our SBAC awards program and helps students—especially 8th graders—stay on track for graduation. And through it all, his favorite part remains the same: talking to students.
Mark Chimente is a cornerstone of WJHS. He teaches science, leadership, and mentors staff. His tireless efforts in PLCs, standard analysis, and instructional strategy have helped propel our 8th-grade science test scores to #1 in Stanislaus County. He plans events, supports testing, and stepped in as a de facto admin before we had a full team. And yes—he still drives that signature blue Toyota Tacoma. From day one, we’ve known: when the blue truck is in the lot, you’ve got backup.
Patricia Arriola, or “Grandma Pat” to many students, brings warmth and leadership to our supervision team. She’s present every day, trains others, keeps the campus calm, and even monitors how much Tajín is being used in the cafeteria! She helps decorate, hands out Tiger Tickets, and brings a sense of joy and creativity to everything she does. She’s known for her custom T-shirts, her tire art animals, and now, her proudly worn pink hard hat with hearts.
Congratulations Mr. Kerr's 6th period class for being All THAT last week!!! T- Celebrated on Thursdays H- All homework turned in A- Perfect class attendance T- No tardies
Planning for your child to attend Summer Academy? Don’t forget to sign up for transportation services if you’ll need a ride!
Please take a moment to fill out our quick online transportation form so we can plan bus routes accordingly. Transportation will only be provided for students whose families complete the form.
🗓️ Summer Academy registration closes May 2, so be sure to register AND request transportation before the deadline!
🚌 BUS RIDER FORM: https://forms.gle/pDXB6EoGDGSZdGU87
🌞 TK-7 SUMMER ACADEMY FORM: https://www.waterford.k12.ca.us/forms/2025-summer-academy
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Don’t be alarmed if you see deputies on campus this week — they’re not responding to an emergency, they’re helping us celebrate! 🎉👮♂️
The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department will be making surprise visits to our schools to recognize students with outstanding attendance — and treat them to ice cream as a sweet reward! 🍨
These surprise celebrations are all about honoring our scholars who show up every day ready to learn and building strong community connections.
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🌸 Spring Break is almost here! 🌸
Mark your calendars with these important upcoming dates, and get ready for a fun and relaxing break! 🎉✨
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In honor of our Paraprofessionals - we want to send a huge thank you for supporting both our students and teachers within and outside of the classrooms. The world would be a different place without you in it.
Congratulations Mr. Logan's 3rd period class for being All THAT this week!!! T- Celebrated on Thursdays H- All homework turned in A- Perfect class attendance T- No tardies
Upcoming Vaccine Clinic – No-Cost Immunizations Available!
Waterford Unified School District is hosting a free vaccine clinic for families on Friday, April 11, from 1:00–4:00 PM at the Child Development Center.
If you have a child who is entering school for the first time or promoting to 7th grade, they may need updated immunizations to meet school requirements.
We encourage you to attend this clinic and take advantage of this no-cost option to get your child ready for the upcoming school year.
📅 Friday, April 11
🕒 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Child Development Center
Please bring your child’s current immunization records with you to help staff determine which vaccines are needed.
Thank you for helping keep our students healthy and ready to learn!
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Every month we recognize 2 students (7th/8th) for their PERFECT ATTENDANCE. Congratulations to our March Winners: 7th- Savannah Kaiser and 8th- Alejandro Orozco
Week 1 of testing is almost complete! Mrs. Sneed treated her class with Conchas - "Concha just feel proud of your focus?
... A little encouragement goes a long way!
The WJHS staff started the week off strong with a "Rosie the Riveter" theme of, "YOU CAN DO IT!" for state testing. 8th graders began testing for Science today and we are all confident in our students success.
📢 State Testing Starts Tomorrow! 📢
🌟 It’s time to show what you know, and we want every student to be ready to do their best.
🔹 Be Present – Attendance is key! Make sure you’re at school, on time, every day.
🔹 Be Prepared – Bring your fully charged Chromebook and charger.
🔹 Be Focused – Get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.
YOU CAN DO IT, Tigers!
7th grade students whose SBAC scores met or exceeded standards had the opportunity to enjoy a day out on a bowling field trip. Thank you to our teacher/staff volunteers who took these deserving students out to celebrate! Great job Tigers!
Today, students had the chance to participate in "mock interviews" for those who previously completed "job applications". Both the interviewers and the interviewees did a great job at being professional with full engagement in the activity for College and Career week.
