Good morning, WJHS Families. I just wanted to inform you of a change in our homework pick-up procedures. For safety reasons, we will no longer leave our doors unlocked after school. Homework may be picked up until 4:00. You will need to be buzzed in to the office. Otherwise, homework can be sent home with siblings or friends or be available when your child returns to school. Thanks for understanding!
The WJHS Halloween Dance is fast approaching! Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Please see costume restrictions on flier. Entry fee is $5. Pizza and other concessions will be available for purchase. No outside food or drinks are allowed.
Congratulations to Coach Rathgeb and our boys and girls cross country teams on their fabulous finish to a great season! The girls team brought home a 3rd place trophy and the boys team brought home a 2nd place trophy in the SIJHSAA competitions this past weekend! We are super proud of their efforts!
Shout out to the WJHS Boys and Girls Cross Country athletes competing today in state-level competition! Let's go, Bulldogs!
Congratulations to the WJHS Students of Character for the 1st quarter! These students were selected by a teacher based on the excellent character traits they exhibit in class and at school. We are proud to recognize these students - front row: Gwen Wiegand, Ren Gilbert, Adler Hoffmann, Liam Gilbert, back row: Addy Prewitt, Alyssa McClory, Kadence Lance, Garon Prather, and Daniel Calloway.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is holding their first meeting of the year this Thursday Oct 6 from 6:00 to 7:30. Meet in the cafeteria and bring a WJHS friend. Everyone is welcome!
6th Grade Boys Basketball Tryouts will be held October 12-14 from 3:30-5:00.
7th grade yearbook staff members you will meet on Thursday after school.
If you applied to be part of the yearbook staff, please check the case outside of the cafeteria during lunch today for more information.
Attention students who walk, or ride bikes, boards, or scooters to school: You must cross at the cross walk in the morning AND after school! Please help us keep everyone safe as they arrive and leave school. Also, if you ride a bike, scooter, or board to school, you are NOT allowed to ride on school property.
For the rest of the quarter, which ends Oct. 7th, we will be doing a homework challenge! All students who have no missing or late assignments until Oct. 7th will earn a caramel apple sucker! Make it a habit to complete all your assignments on time!
There will be a Color Run/Walk on October 15, 2022 at Gardner. Forms are available in the office.
The September Character Trait of the Month was POSITIVITY! WJHS is proud to present the winners of that award! These students were nominated by staff members for all the ways they exhibit positivity in our school! Congratulations!
We are super proud of our WJHS 8th grade Softball Team and Coaches! Congratulations to these hard-working ball players on their recent win to clinch the Regional Championship Title! We are rooting for you as you head to the State playoffs next week!
WJHS is proud to recognize Mr. Toennies as the September Staff Member of the Month! Mr. Toennies teaches 7th grade Social Studies. Here are a few of the things his students had to say about him in his many nominations:
- "He always makes Social Studies so much fun!", "I'm always excited to go to his class!", "He is an amazing teacher. He is patient and helps you. He laughs in class and makes it fun to be there!", "He is the most kind and motivated teacher and he explains things very well. He makes me want to be a history teacher!"
We appreciate Mr. Toennies and the impact he is having on the students of WJHS!
We will be celebrating Homecoming Week next week at the jr. high! Students are encouraged to dress up and show their spirit all week!
For the rest of the quarter, which ends Oct. 7th, we will be doing a homework challenge! All students who have no missing or late assignments until Oct. 7th will earn a caramel apple sucker! Make it a habit to complete all your assignments on time!
Good morning, WJHS families. Happy Friday! We announced this morning that we will be having a Halloween Costume Dance (with school appropriate costumes) on Wed., Oct. 26 from 6:00-8:00. This is the day before parent teacher conferences, so there is no school on Thursday or Friday. There will be a behavior incentive in order to attend the dance. All students are currently eligible to attend. Beginning today, there will be a three strikes system put in place. Students earn one strike for any behavior referral resulting in a consequence. Students earn two strikes if their consequence is alternative room. Out of school suspension would result in three strikes. We are hoping that all students will be eligible. Have a great weekend!
WJHS will be wearing red, white, and blue for Patriot Day on Monday, Sept. 12.
The Positive Behavior Interventions Team at WJHS is excited to announce the Bulldog Trait of the Month for September! We look forward to recognizing many WJHS students at the end of the month for being positive influences in our school!
Here are some opportunities for your student to get involved in activities at WJHS!
Student Council: If you are interested in being a part of the Waterloo Jr. High School student council, you may pick up an application form from the library. All applications must be completed and returned to Mr. Mayer by Friday, September 9. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Mayer.
Original Gamers Club: The first Original Gamers meeting will be this Thursday after school until 3:45 in the library. Anyone who would like to come hang out after school and play board games with friends is invited. If you have any questions, please let Mr. Mayer know!
Just a reminder that picture day at WJHS will be tomorrow, Aug. 30. If you need a form to order pictures, it was emailed on August 23. Pictures can also be ordered online at mylifetouch.com. Our school ID is EVTVQHDZ6
WJHS Softball Tryout Information:
Tryouts are for incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. A current physical must be on file in the JH office.
August 1st - 3rd
WJHS Softball Field
9am - 11am
Questions? Contact Coach Meyer at mmeyer@wcusd5.net
The Waterloo Jr. High School Book Fair will be taking place next week, March 28-April 1. All proceeds go directly back to the library and classroom libraries!
WJHS students will be taking IAR tests on the mornings of March 21, 22, and 23. If possible, please ensure your child is present and on time those days.
WJHS parents, 6th and 7th grade students will be choosing their elective classes for next year beginning today. You are able to log in to family access to see what your child has chosen. Just click the schedule button and click the blue 2022-2023 link on the top of the page. If your child has chosen an elective, it will show up on the right side of the page. (The classes they can choose from will be on the left side of the page). You or your child will be able to change their choice until the end of March. Contact the office if you have questions.