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.
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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!
SCOE Career Inspiration Center
Students interested in careers in Medical, Technology, and Ag/Manufacturing fields are given the opportunity every year to tour SCOE's Career Inspiration Center for the day. Last week students interested in the Medical field spent the day exploring careers for Dental, Anatomy, Phlebotomy, and CPR where they practiced procedures like teeth cleaning, drawing blood, and stitching sutures.
WUSD Staff Awards
We are so proud to honor two of our very own staff members who were acknowledged for their commitment and excellence in their roles at WJHS at our annual "Waterford Cares" Staff Award Night. Thank you and congratulations Mr. Kerr and Mrs. Marie for going above and beyond your roles each day to be of service to others.
PBIS
Our History department hosted a fun-filled lunchtime activity with a game of "Potato Sack Race". Many of our students accepted the challenge to compete in a race with their peers.
Disneyland
We are happy to announce that the students and staff who left for Disneyland late last night have arrived safely, and are busy forming unforgettable memories!
If you have a child receiving special education services, we highly encourage you to join us for this information night. We will be walking you through the sections of an IEP, and sharing how you can better advocate for your child and participate in IEP meetings.
WJHS Gym, 4:30-6pm; Snacks Provided; Children and Community Members Welcome; Spanish Translation Available
#WaterfordCares #WUSD
Congratulations to our 8th graders for taking the win!
Consistent attendance is one of the strongest indicators of student success. When students show up every day, they build academic skills, strengthen relationships with peers and staff, and stay connected to their school community. Each day of learning adds up — missing even a few days can create gaps that are difficult to close.
We appreciate our families for partnering with us to ensure students arrive on time, ready to learn, and prepared to make the most of every opportunity.
Every day counts!
From academic guidance and social-emotional support to being a listening ear when students need it most, our counselors play a vital role in helping students succeed—both in and out of the classroom. We are truly grateful for all they do and the positive impact they make every single day!
Next week:
Feb. 12 - Students & Staff wear PINK!
Feb. 13 & 16 - No School
Feb. 17 - School Resumes
"STEAM in Motion" Summer Academy
Open Registration.
All registrations must be completed by May 1st.
Our local grocery store, Pioneer Market donates a portion of its sales back to our school.
All you have to do is bring in your receipts to the front office.
We are grateful for you and we thank you for the support!
Our campus was buzzing last week as students and staff came together for kindness, learning, and recognition.
We celebrated Kindness Week with "The Great Kindness Challenge", kicking off the week with an inspiring assembly featuring guest speaker Eddie Cortes, whose message focused on building student resilience and responsible AI use. A big THANK YOU to Mr. Kevin for spearheading the week and organizing a full schedule of lunchtime activities and dress-up days that kept students engaged and spreading kindness across campus
Students in Extended Science are studying the morphology and anatomy of Chinook salmon, which are currently being raised in the classroom. Soon these students will have the opportunity to release them locally so that they can continue their incredible journey. Last week, they had a special visit from Mr. Maloney, an Aquatic Biologist with TID, who guided students through a hands-on lesson where they practiced dissection skills and learned more about the morphology and anatomy of Perch.
PBIS lunchtime fun continued with a four square activity hosted by the Science Department, giving students another opportunity to connect and enjoy positive campus activities.
We also celebrated academic growth by recognizing students who improved by 200 or more points on the SBAC. These students earned a free Mile Pass and a special taco lunch, prepared by Mr. Duarte and his class, with fresh horchata made by Mrs. Rocio and Mrs. Carolina. Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration possible, and congratulations to our students on their hard work and phenomenal improvement!
Lastly, we took time to recognize our incredible Transportation Department. Wally and Theresa have truly been the heart of the department, working tirelessly to ensure our students get to and from school safely. We are grateful for their dedication and are happy to share that two additional bus drivers have been hired, allowing routes to resume as normal.
Happy February Families!
Next week is Kindness Week at WJHS! Students will be participating in this year’s Great Kindness Challenge with themed activities and opportunities to spread positivity across campus. Check out the weekly schedule of events and join us as we focus on kindness, encouragement, and making a difference—one act at a time.
We are incredibly proud of our students for their dedication and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to all of our award recipients, and thank you to our families for celebrating these accomplishments with us!
