Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for showing up every day with heart, dedication, and a deep commitment to our students and staff. Whether it in supporting challenging situations, building relationships, or filling in where needed, you are both another reason why we are "Better Together"!
We love and appreciate you both!
Today and tomorrow, April 1st & 2nd are MINIMUM DAYS. Students will be released at 12:41PM.
Spring Break begins on Friday, April 3rd!!! We hope you all have a wonderful holiday and that your week is well spent. School will resume on Monday, April 13th.
As a reminder, state testing (CAASP/SBAC) will be in effect all month beginning, Tuesday, April 14th. All families will receive a letter home regarding testing information such as schedules, tips, and more!
Mark your calendars! Our next track meet will be Thursday, April 2nd at 4:00 PM at Riverbank High School. We hope to see you there!
Our 8th graders took the top spot for 3rd quarter attendance with an impressive 91.4%! To celebrate their commitment, students enjoyed an extended lunch carnival, a special ice cream treat, and a visit from our local police department.
In the classroom, learning was in full action as Mr. Chimente hosted a fun and interactive science experiment exploring camouflage and survival. Students took on the role of “birds,” searching for different shades of green caterpillars.
We are also proud to highlight one of our many amazing clubs on campus. Mr. Matt, our campus supervisor, leads Art Club where students are encouraged to explore their creativity and express themselves through art. The talent and imagination on display is truly impressive.
Is your student entering high school next year? Do you want to discover all that WHS has to offer?
SAVE THE DATE!
April 1st from 5:30-7:00 PM
Waterford High School is hosting an information night for families to learn about the many opportunities available to students in high school.
Don't miss this great opportunity to get a closer look at your students future school.
Don't forget tomorrow, March 25th is our Staff v. Students dress-up day! WJHS staff members will be dressed up as Referees and all students are encouraged to wear their favorite sports team attire.
Last Week at WJHS:
PBIS
Congratulations Ms. Ormonde's 6th period and Ms. Matute's & Mr. Kerr's 2nd period classes for being All THAT! Great work showing what it means to be positive, productive, and professional by being at school, showing up to class on time, and for completing all assigned work.
Our Sped department hosted a fun-filled lunchtime activity with an indoor game of "Hot Spots" . Many of our students joined Mr. Lackey and Mr. Palma to practice their 3-pointers!
Our Tiger Cart is filled with goodies for students to purchase with their acquired Tiger Tickets. As part of a PBIS incentives for positive behavior, staff members are encouraged to award students with tickets whenever they are embodying Positivity, Productivity, and/or Professionalism.
Character Awards
This quarter, we focused on the character trait of Professionalism. Staff nominated students who demonstrated a strong work ethic, responsibility, and respect in their daily actions both in and out of the classroom. These students consistently show what it means to be prepared, dependable, and committed to doing their best. Their actions set a positive example for others and help create a strong school community. Congratulations to all of our nominees and award recipients—we are proud of you!
Family Game Night
Friday's event was an amazing turnout with over 100 people in attendance! We are so grateful to Mr. Chimente and his Leadership team for their successful organization of this family-oriented experience.
SAVE THE DATE:
Family Game Night
Friday, March 20th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us in a night of fun games and prizes!This event is always very well received. We hope to see you there!
Last Week at WJHS:
7th and 8th graders enjoyed field trips to McHenry Bowl for meeting/exceeding standards on their SBAC. This is an accomplishment worthy of praise... We are so proud of each of you!
Staff also enjoyed a pretzel lunch as part of our ongoing March Madness Shenanigans.
The 2026 Graduation Information Meeting is tonight!
Wednesday, March 11th / English @6 pm, Spanish @6:45 pm
It is highly encouraged families attend so that they are fully knowledgeable on all graduation topics involving their student. Please review the flyer for more information.
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Next week students will have the opportunity to learn all about colleges and careers available to them once they graduate high school. It will be a week dedicated to educating and encouraging our youth about the many pathways available to them. We want our students to leave WJHS feeling excited for their futures. Take a look at the upcoming schedule and mark your calendars for the assigned dress up days.
Mark your calendars >>>
The Boy's Volleyball Season is approaching. Tryouts will be March 16th & 17th from 2:45-4:15 PM in the gym.
All student-athletes must have a completed Athletic Packet and a Sports Physical on file.
Game 1 of the Student Volleyball Lunch Tournament kicked off and students came ready to compete. The energy was high as teams battled it out. We’re excited to see who will take the championship on March 26th!
Congratulations to Ms. McGinnis’ and Ms. Chahal’s 2nd period classes for being All THAT! Great work showing what it means to be positive, productive, and professional by being at school, showing up to class on time, and for completing all assigned work.
Love Library hosted bookmark making during lunch, giving students a creative way to spend their break while celebrating reading.
Staff also enjoyed a plethora of Oreo flavors for National Oreo Cookie Day as part of our ongoing March Madness Shenanigans. Additionally, the game “Do You Have a Shamrock in Your Pocket?” brought a little extra fun to campus — congratulations to our three lucky winners!
Thank you to everyone who helps make our school community such a fun and engaging place to be!
Coaches Kerr and Logan have begun practices for TRACK & FIELD. We look forward to witnessing the talent of our student-athletes at our first meet on March 19th.
Boys' Volleyball games will begin next month. In the meantime, Coaches Parker and Ormonde are anticipating their roster and will be holding tryouts on March 16th and 17th.
Thank you to Coach Malcom and Coach Vivo for your leadership, dedication, and the time you invested in developing our student-athletes both on and off the court. Your commitment makes a lasting impact.
We are proud of our players for representing our school with effort and sportsmanship.
Next up: Boys Volleyball... More information coming soon!
