ANNOUNCEMENTS
MONDAY FEBRUARY 23, 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.
This is "Kindness Matters Week" at WHS. When you see someone being kind, fill out a slip in the WHS library and nominate them to win a prize.
Congrats to Logan Van Duyne on capturing 2nd Place in the 190 lb Weight Class this past weekend in the IHSA Class 1A Wrestling State Finals. Very proud of Logan for his senior season accomplishments and throughout his athletic career. Great job!
There is a powerlifting meeting in the student council room 108 today after announcements.
Seniors who are applying to JJC tomorrow, must bring their social security numbers to the meeting. You cannot apply to JJC without your social security number.
If you are a senior and planning on attending University of St. Francis next fall, please email your counselor about a $3500 scholarship position as a Cross Country and Track team manager.
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:
Hoagie on Bun, Sweet Potato Fries, Mandarin Oranges in Gel, and Milk
Games Today: None
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.”