Willy Wildcat

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Today is an A-Day

Congrats to Logan Van Duyne for advancing to the IHSA State Finals in Wrestling.  He will begin competition on Thursday late afternoon at the State Farm Center in Champaign.

Seniors!  Local Scholarships are now available in the Guidance office. Stop in and pick up your packet today!  Deadline to apply is Friday February 28th at 3:00 pm.  No extensions on deadline date.

This month, FORTITUDE is recognizing Random Acts of Kindness.  Please nominate others from WHS who have shown you a special kindness.  Perhaps someone shared their lunch, picked up a dropped notebook or helped you in some other way.  Fill out a green slip and put it in the box in the library or Guidance Office.  Two nominated students will win a Nelly's gift certificate at the end of the month.

There will be a Math Team Meeting during WT today in Mr. Farrell’s Room.

FCA Meeting during WT on Wednesday February 19th in the District Board Room.

Best Buddies during WT on Thursday February 20th in the Cafetorium.

Book Club Meeting during WT on Thursday February 20th in the Library.

NHS Meeting during WT on Friday February 21st in Mrs. Maupin’s Room.

Free Tutoring continues for the semester every Tuesday from 3:10-4:10pm.  Tutoring will be available with Ms. Keane for English and Essays, with Mrs. Maupin for Math, and with Mr. Ivanoff for Science.

All students must be parked in their assigned parking spot.  Be sure to pick-up and complete a yellow driver application form in the main office.  Return it along with a $50.00 payment to Krista ASAP.  All students must have their vehicles registered in the main office.

If you are planning on applying to National Honor Society, or for college scholarships in the future, it is important for you to document your volunteer hours and collect supervisor signatures.  Pick up a volunteer log in the Guidance Office. To qualify for National Honor Society, students need at least 50 hours of community service. 

Struggling, Stressed, Sad, Concerned for a Friend, or Just Need Someone to Talk Text To?   Use the Text a Tip Hotline anytime at 1-844-823-5323.  As always, our school counselors are available to talk with you as well.   A note will be sent to your school email later today with more information.

WHS Students:  please continue to monitor your grades thru your Skyward Account.  Please check your school email 2-3 times daily.

The Service Road between WHS and WMS/SIS is Off-Limits to bike riders and walkers before and after school.   The service road is for buses only in the morning and afternoon.   Vehicles should not drive on the service road as it is reserved for the School Buses.   No Skateboards on WHS property.

Students driving to and from school day should obey the Speed Limit and Stop Signs.  Especially on Wildcat Court, watch your speed limit.  Please take the responsibility as a driver to follow driving laws.    Please take extra caution with the snow, ice, and wind when arriving and departing.

Lunch Today:  Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Roll with Butter, Peach Cup, and Milk

Games Today: 

S/V Boys Basketball hosting Streator at 5:30/7:00 pm   (Senior Night)

Varsity Girls Basketball IHSA Regional Semi-Final at Coal City -   Wilmington vs. JCA at 7:30 pm

Pledge of Allegiance…..

“ I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.”