ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14, 2026
Today is an A-Day.
Seniors - If you still need to apply to Joliet Junior College to attend next year, please email your counselor or sign up on the sheet in the Guidance Office by Friday, January 23rd. Again, that deadline is Friday, January 23rd.
Congrats to the following WHS Speech Team Members for placing in the ICE Conference Speech Invite last night: Amy Chiappetta - 3rd place in Impromptu Speaking
Izzy Larsen -- 3rd place in Humorous Interpretation
The WHS Competitive Cheer Team will next compete in the ICE Conference Cheer Invite tonight at Reed-Custer HS at 7:00 pm. Good Luck!
Open gym for softball will be on Monday and Wednesday mornings starting on Jan 12 from 6:30-7:30. If you have any questions, see Coach Skole or Coach Sukley.
On Thursday January 15th, there will be a Senior Class Meeting in the Cafetorium. We will have Resume Workshop with a guest speaker from University of St. Francis.
Book Club Meeting in the Library during WT on Thursday January 15th.
NHS Meeting on Friday January 16th in Mrs. Maupin’s Room 101 during WT.
Math Tutoring will be available after school today in Mrs. Maupin’s Room 101 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm.
Students are reminded to not leave your school-issued chromebook in vehicles overnight. The cold temperatures may cause damage to your chromebook. Take your chromebook inside each night to charge and return it to school the next day.
Reminder to all students: Chromebooks are to be used for learning. Chromebooks should not be used for games/movies during the school day which includes WT. Please cooperate with this request. And, as a reminder, be sure Cell Phones are placed in the Cell Phone Holders or left in your locker.
Students – if you wish to utilize the student parking lot with a vehicle, be sure to have your application and $50 returned to Krista in the main office. No Application and no payment made means no parking spot. You must park in your assigned parking spot.
If you are planning on applying for NHS next year and need service hours, a tutoring opportunity may be available. Please email Brenda in the Guidance Office if you are interested in after-school or summer tutoring.
Free Tutoring will be available every Tuesday from 3:10-4:10pm. Classrooms for tutoring will be Ms. Keane for English and Essays, Mrs. Maupin for Math, and Mr. Ivanoff for Science.
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:
BBQ on Bun, Fritos, Celery Sticks, Mandarin Orange Cup, and Milk
Games Today:
S/V Boys Basketball hosting GSW at 5:30 / 7:00 pm
ICE Cheer Invite at Reed-Custer at 7:00 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.”