National FFA Week Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day. This year's celebration runs from February 22-28... February 20, 2026
You're Invited! Support Gardner Elementary students while refreshing your Bulldog gear! Join us on Saturday, February 21st from 8am-12pm in the Gardner cafeteria. February 18, 2026
School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Sunday was School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we are taking a moment to celebrate Officer Brandon Hartin.Officer Hartin is more than just a security presence; he is a vital member of our... February 17, 2026
Career and Technical Education Month Career and Technical Education Month® is a public awareness campaign, hosted by ACTE and sponsored by National Association of Home Builders, that takes place each February to celebrate CTE, the acc... February 9, 2026
Pre-Kindergarten Screenings Appointments for pre-k screening are now open! Children must turn 3 years of age by September 1, 2026. Those turning 5 years old before September 1, 2026 are recommended to attend Kindergarten scre... February 5, 2026
Class of 2026 Graduation Date The graduation date for the Class of 2026 has been set by the board of education and will be held on May 17th, 2026 at 1:00pm in the Waterloo High School gymnasium. Details will be shared with grad... February 3, 2026
Welcome Back, Mr. North! WCUSD #5 is thrilled to announce that a familiar face is returning to our leadership team in 2026-2027. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Mitch North as the next Principal of Waterloo Junior High Sch... February 3, 2026
National School Counseling Week National School Counseling Week, presented by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.Thank you Mrs. Meyer... February 2, 2026
January Staff Members of the Month Shining bright in 2026! 🌟✨We are thrilled to kick off the new year by celebrating our January Staff Members of the Month! These dedicated individuals have hit the ground running this semester, brin... January 30, 2026
Bulldog Blankets! 🐾 STAY COZY & SUPPORT THE CLASS OF 2029! 🐾Hey Bulldog Fans! 🧡🖤Are you tired of shivering in the stands? We have the perfect solution! The Freshman Class is selling these custom 60" x 70" Waterl... January 14, 2026
Substitute Sign Up Event 📢 READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT? We’ve simplified the path to becoming a bulldog! 🐾Have you ever thought about subbing but weren’t sure where to start? We are looking for passionate, dependable individua... January 6, 2026
December Staff Members of the Month December Staff Spotlight! 🎄As the year draws to a close, we shine a spotlight on the exceptional commitment and dedication of our staff! We are thrilled to recognize our December Staff Members of t... December 19, 2025
Gardner Elementary Spirit Wear Socks for Sale! Gardner Elementary Spirit Wear Socks for Sale!Gardner Elementary is selling spirit wear socks, and they’re available now while supplies last! Socks are $15 per pair and are sold first come, first s... December 17, 2025
❄️ Fun and Friendship at the WHS Winter Games! ❄️ What a wonderful day of festive fun we had today!The WHS Transitions Program hosted their annual Winter Games today, creating smiles and memories for students across our district. They welcomed fri... December 4, 2025
November Staff Members of the Month Giving Thanks to Our November Difference-Makers! 🦃 In this season of gratitude, we are especially thankful for the dedicated team at Waterloo CUSD #5! Join us as we proudly announce our November St... November 25, 2025
🌟Announcing Our Illinois State Scholars 🌟 Waterloo CUSD #5 is incredibly proud to announce the Illinois State Scholars from Waterloo High School!This prestigious recognition is earned by demonstrating outstanding academic achievement, base... November 21, 2025
SHOW Senators It was such a pleasure hearing from the 5th grade SHOW Senators last night during our monthly board meeting. Take a look at their website to see their upcoming community service project! https://ga... November 18, 2025
Community Support for Families Community Support For Families Parents and Caregivers of the Waterloo Community Families in our community have been impacted by the government shutdown in a variety of ways. If you have been affect... November 12, 2025
WJHS Tours and Opportunity to Comment Regarding Renovation or New Construction of Waterloo Junior High Waterloo Community, Parents, Faculty, and Staff:The Board of Education would like anyone who is interested to tour Waterloo Junior High School to see first hand some of the reasons behind the neces... November 4, 2025
SMC Champions! The WHS Math Team brought home the 1st place trophy for 3A last night in a dominating Southwest Math Conference season long performance, scoring 684.75 points for the season (2nd place was 516 poin... November 4, 2025
October Staff Members of the Month It's time for our monthly shout-out to the incredible staff members who go above and beyond for Waterloo CUSD #5! We are delighted to announce and celebrate our October Staff Members of the Month f... October 30, 2025
Happy Halloween from WCUSD5 October 29, 2025 | Halloween Dress Up Day! What a fun day it was across Waterloo CUSD #5! 🎃 Our students and staff fully embraced the spirit of Halloween today!The day was full of great costumes, i... October 29, 2025
Congratulations Coach Holden! Special congratulations to Head Coach Chad Holden on reaching an incredible milestone last night. The boys soccer regional semi-final victory was his 400th career win as boys soccer coach. This mov... October 22, 2025
Science Fair Meeting Tonight! Don’t forget! The Science Fair informational meeting is tonight at 7 PM in the Gardner Elementary Library.Come learn how your student can get involved in this year’s fair!Can’t attend? Email scienc... October 21, 2025
WHS Drama Club Presents: Squad Room! Check out the latest from the WHS Drama Club! 🎭They're presenting SQUAD ROOM!—a show where YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE SQUAD ROOM! Join us for a night of Comedy, Crime, and Chaos! DATES &a... October 10, 2025
Let's Go Blues! Let's Go Blues! Waterloo CUSD #5 was rocking the blue and gold today as our students showed off their St. Louis Blues spirit for opening night! But the fun didn't stop there! Our Bulldogs received ... October 9, 2025
Big News from the Library! We are absolutely thrilled to announce something truly spectacular!Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 and the Morrison-Talbott Library have finalized an Intergovernmental Agreement! What do... October 9, 2025
Parent-Teacher Conferences Dear Waterloo CUSD #5 Parents and Guardians,Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 is dedicated to the success of every student, and we believe that strong collaboration between home and school... October 8, 2025
September Staff Members of the Month It's time to celebrate some incredible members of the Waterloo CUSD #5 team! 🎉 We want to recognize our September Staff Members of the Month for their hard work, dedication, and everything they do ... October 7, 2025
Managing Your ParentSquare Notifications Dear Waterloo CUSD#5 Parents, Guardians & Students,We're so glad to have you on our new communication platform, ParentSquare! As you've started to receive messages, we wanted to provide you wit... September 8, 2025
Dental Clinic Just a friendly reminder that all students in Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, and 9th grade are required to have a dental exam, per the State of Illinois.Miles of Smiles, LTD will be hosting a student dent... August 29, 2025
Bulldog Nation Welcomes Matt Espenschied! 🐾 We're excited to introduce Matt Espenschied, our new Physical Education Teacher at Waterloo Junior High School! Matt brings over 20 years of experience, a passion for coaching, and a love for the W... August 8, 2025
Rogers Elementary Welcomes Mandy Gantner! 🐾 Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Mandy Gantner, our new Speech-Language Pathologist at Rogers Elementary School! Mandy recently earned her Master's in Communication Disorders from Southea... August 6, 2025
New Teacher Spotlight at Rogers: Morgan Riggs! 🐾 We are thrilled to introduce Morgan Riggs, our newest 3rd Grade Teacher at Rogers Elementary School! A recent University of Missouri graduate with a degree in Elementary Education, Morgan is also a... August 5, 2025
Let's Hear it for Our New Chorus Teacher! 🐾 Waterloo Junior High and High School are thrilled to welcome Laura Hollingsworth to the Bulldog Family as our new Chorus Teacher! Laura brings 5 years of experience teaching music and choir, and sh... August 4, 2025
Welcome Rebecca Boyce: WHS Social Studies Teacher! 🐾 Please join us in giving a warm Waterloo welcome to Rebecca Boyce, our new Social Studies Teacher at Waterloo High School! Rebecca brings a Master's in Teaching from McKendree University and a pass... August 1, 2025
WCUSD#5 App / ParentSquare Parents/Guardians & Students,Now that WCUSD#5 is using ParentSquare, we will no longer be utilizing the WCUSD#5 app (The Waterloo Athletics app is still active!). If you have this app currently... August 1, 2025
Bulldogs, Welcome Emeline Brockland to WJHS! 🐾 Join us in celebrating Emeline Brockland, who is enthusiastically joining Waterloo Junior High School as a Physical Education Teacher! A recent graduate of McKendree University, Emeline is passiona... July 31, 2025
Embarking on a New Journey: Welcome, Jennifer McBroom! 🐾 Join us in giving a warm Waterloo welcome to Jennifer McBroom, our newest Language Teacher at Waterloo Junior High School! We're especially excited to welcome Jennifer, as she's a hometown native s... July 30, 2025
A New Face Joins the Pack! 🐾 We're absolutely thrilled to welcome Chelsey Johnson, our new 7th Grade Literature & Language Teacher at Waterloo Junior High School! With 13 years of experience, we're so excited to have her b... July 28, 2025
Welcome, Ms. Reitz! 🐾 Please join us in extending a sincere welcome to Callen Reitz, our new 4th Grade Teacher at Gardner Elementary School! We are delighted she has chosen to begin her teaching career in Waterloo and j... July 25, 2025
Get ready to welcome Logan Crowl to the Bulldog team! 🐾 We're thrilled to have Logan joining Rogers Elementary as a 2nd Grade Teacher for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year! Many of you might recognize him, as he's been a sub for our district.When he's ... July 23, 2025
Welcome to the Bulldog Family! 🐾 Please join us in extending a warm Waterloo welcome to Dr. Ryan Sherp, a new Special Education Teacher at Gardner Elementary School! Dr. Sherp brings a unique and diverse background to our district... July 21, 2025
Meet our newest Bulldog, Danielle Sellers! 🐾 Please give a warm Waterloo welcome to Danielle Sellers, joining Gardner Elementary as a 5th Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year! Danielle brings valuable experience, having taught 5th and ... July 18, 2025
Welcome to the Bulldog Family, Bill Pawlak! 🐾 We're excited to introduce Bill Pawlak, who will be joining Gardner Elementary as a 5th Grade Teacher for 2025-2026! He's new to the area and can't wait to get to know our students and families.Ple... July 16, 2025
ParentSquare Communications Platform Dear Families,We are excited to announce that WCUSD#5 has adopted a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents, g... July 14, 2025
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