ANNOUNCEMENTS
THURSDAY APRIL 16, 2026
Today is ACT Test Day. Take your time on the exam. There is no rush. Do your best! Students will be dismissed by grade level following exams today. Approximate dismissal around 11:30 am for F/S students and 12:30 pm for Juniors students. Seniors will not be in attendance today as you are expected to visit a college/university or job shadow.
To all football team members from this past year's State Championship Football Team. We have been asked to be in this year's Opening Day Parade this Saturday April 18th. Please meet in Nelly's parking lot at 8:30 am.
Prom is Saturday May 2, 2026 at Morris Country Club form 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Prom Walk will take place at WHS from 3-5 pm in advance. Prom Walk Red Carpet Walk will be announced at 4:15 pm. Prom Ticket Sales will take place THIS WEEK ONLY before or after school in Ms. Keane’s Room. $60 per person includes dinner, dance, t-shirt, and photobooth. Guest request forms are due back to the Main Office by Wednesday April 22nd.
NHS Meeting on Friday April 17th during WT 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:
Cold Ham and Cheese on Bun, Celery Sticks, Sunchips, Strawberry Cup, and Milk
Games Today:
Varsity Baseball hosting Lisle at 4:30 pm
Varsity Softball at JCA at 4:30 pm
Varsity Girls Soccer at Coal City at 4:30 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.”