ANNOUNCEMENTS
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Today is a B-Day.
Juniors – ACT Prep Class Flyers are available in the WHS Main Office. This course is geared towards improving ACT Scores on the upcoming April 16, 2026 Exam. The course will be held on 7 evenings in March and April. Deadline to submit application and deposit is March 1, 2026.
"Kindness Matters Week" is the last week in February. When you see someone being kind, fill out a slip in the WHS library and nominate them to win a prize.
Congrats to the Varsity Girls Basketball Team on their victory last night over Seneca 47-46 in the IHSA Class 2A Regional Semi-Finals. They will now compete in the Regional Championship on Thursday February 19th at 6:00 pm vs. Manteno. Game will be played at Seneca HS.
Congrats to Logan Van Duyne for advancing to the IHSA Class 1A Wrestling State Finals. Over the weekend, Logan captured 1st Place in the Sectional at Coal City HS. He will begin competition on Thursday in Champaign at State Farm Center. Great job!
FCA Meeting during WT on Wednesday February 18th in the District Office.
Best Buddies will meet during WT on Thursday February 19th in the Cafetorium.
NHS Meeting during WT on Friday February 20th in Mrs. Maupin’s Room 101.
As a reminder, students are reminded to take their chromebook home each night. Just in case of an E-Learning Day during the winter months. Be certain your chromebook is charged as well. 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:
Walking Tacos, Refried Beans, Churro Donut, Cinnamon Applesauce, and Milk
Games Today:
S/V Boys Basketball Game at Manteno at 5:30 / 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.”