Wednesday, April 23, 2025

MIDDLE SCHOOL

WIN $$$: The Champaign Health District is sponsoring an Anti-Vaping Video contest for middle and high school students in Champaign County!

Win a Visa gift card: 1st-$500, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$50.

Video should be no longer than 1 minute and have an anti-vaping them. (Ex.: The dangers of vaping, why you choose to not vape, skit about peer pressure). Email your video submission by May 30th to health@champaignhd.com.

YEARBOOK ORDERS: Last chance! Be sure to order your MS yearbook before it’s too late! Deadline is Friday, April 25th. Use the QR code to place an order.

WEB: Attention 7th grade students! We are looking for fun, inclusive, and kind students to be WEB Leaders and help next year's incoming 6th graders learn the ropes of middle school!
If you are interested in participating, please fill out this application (use link): https://forms.office.com/r/g9uAAG9huv
Not sure? Email Mrs. Phelps to see if it’s right for you!: ephelps@wlstigers.org.

EUROPE ’26: (8th graders) If you missed the information meeting (Tuesday night) about the trip to England and France next summer, it is not too late! Please reach out to Mr. Dan McGill as soon as possible for further information.

STUDENT COUNCIL: Thursday, May 1st we are having a student council meeting in Mrs. Symmat’s room at 12:25.

COUNSELING OFFICE

Current 6th and 7th grade students: Mrs. Leichty will visit your homerooms to talk with you about next year’s scheduling options in early May, after all state testing is complete. I know many of you have questions about what classes will be available for you, and those questions will be answered during those homeroom visits.

SPORTS
CHEER: MS Cheer signups for next fall close at the end of the day on Thursday, 4/24. Please see the signup sheets in both MS wings, and by the

Coach Sullivan’s office.

WEIGHT ROOM: The weight room will close at 3:50 pm TODAY only. Only students with a coach may use it after that time. Tomorrow goes back to regular schedule.

HIGH SCHOOL

PROM: Prom Tickets are currently on sale until April 25th during both lunchtimes.

YEARBOOK: April 25 is the LAST DAY to order a 2024-2025 High School Yearbook! This year's yearbook is designed by Alysson Cotrell again. Don't miss out! Yearbooks are on sale online through the Jostens website now https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A06663300
*There will only be a few extra yearbooks ordered so be sure to place your order to guarantee you get a copy!
**We do have extras of previous years if you need to purchase one, ask in the front office.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Attention seniors... want to leave your mark on the walls of WLSHS? See Mrs. Hall or Mrs. Seymour and get permission to begin painting your senior block in the hallway near the science wing. There is no cost. Paints and supplies available from Mrs. Seymour. Your idea must be pre-approved. This is available to any senior!

EUROPE ’26: If you missed the information meeting (Tuesday night) about the trip to England and France next summer, it is not too late! Please reach out to Mr. Dan McGill as soon as possible for further information.

PROM SPIRIT WEEK (4/28-5/2):

Monday (28th): Pajama Day
Tuesday (29th): Rhyme without Reason
Wednesday (30th): Western Wednesday
Thursday (5/1): Throwback Thursday (vintage outfits)
Friday (5/2): colors by grade 9th White, 10th Purple, 11th Pink, 12th Green

WIN $$$: The Champaign Health District is sponsoring an Anti-Vaping Video contest for middle and high school students in Champaign County!

Win a Visa gift card: 1st-$500, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$50.

Video should be no longer than 1 minute and have an anti-vaping them.
(Ex.: The dangers of vaping, why you choose to not vape, skit about peer pressure). Email your video submission by May 30th to health@champaignhd.com.

COUNSELING OFFICE

SENIORS: Seniors need to stop by the HS Counseling Office to finalize future plans after graduation as well as provide collegiate scholarship information as we prepare for graduate publications & Senior Night.

SPORTS

BASEBALL: Tiger Varsity Baseball – Beat Burg 2-1 on Military Appreciation Night, sweeping the season series! Reese Oder earned the victory on the mound pitching a CG, 1R, 1K, 2BB performance. Every starter had at least one put-out on defense. Brodey Deam led the team hitting going 2-3, 2B; Jake Evan, Caleb Hershberger, & Isaiah Reams each had one hit. Hershberger & Isaac Sertell each drove in on run. The Tigers host Kenton Ridge this Saturday in a JV/Varsity DH 10am & 1pm.

WEIGHT ROOM: The weight room will close at 3:50 pm TODAY only. Only students with a coach may use it after that time. Tomorrow goes back to regular schedule.