Waterloo Jr. High School

The Bulldog Trait of the Month for April was ADAPTABILITY! The students pictured were recognized by staff members for showing this trait in how they adjust and adapt when presented with new or challenging situations! We know this trait will serve them well - inside and outside the school setting. Congrats!

Good afternoon WJHS families. I just wanted to send one more reminder out about Trivia Night tomorrow. Doors open at 6:00. Trivia starts at 6:30 and will end at 9:00. The theme is Movie Night so decorate your tables and come dressed as your favorite movie characters. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks for your table! We are up to 22 teams and will take more registartions tomorrow if you haven't signed up yet! All proceeds will go to Team Elsa.

Hello! Here is the flier students received about the trivia night event. The registration forms were also available from study hall teachers. Tomorrow morning , before school, students can still turn in their team registration forms and $5/per player! We'd love to have a big crowd for this Team Elsa fundraising event!

Just a reminder that we are only 3 days away from our most fun night of the year- Trivia Night! Students can participate on teams of up to 8. Registration is $5 per student. Registration forms will be taken until Friday morning before school. Our theme is Movie Madness. Students are encouraged (but not required) to dress up as their favorite movie characters. Prizes for best dressed and best decorated table will be awarded. Top three teams will also receive prizes. All proceeds will be donated to Team Elsa.

Hello WJHS Families. The 8th grade students will be visiting WHS next Monday morning, May 1. It's really hard to believe how quickly the school year is wrapping up!

Hello WJHS families! Please see the information shared here regarding the summer lunch program through House of Neighborly Service. Contact HNS at 618-939-8900.

The WJHS Staff Member of the Month for April is Mrs. Zavorka! Mrs. Zavorka teaches 7th grade math classes at WJHS. In nominations, her students described her as super kind, polite, funny, creative, patient, upbeat, and always willing to help. We appreciate all that Mrs. Zavorka does to ensure her students are confident and successful in math. We are so glad she joined the WJHS staff this year!

This is a reminder that the junior high will be taking IAR tests tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday. Please ensure that your child is present and on time. The good news is that there will be no homework the rest of this week! 

Jazz Night was rocking last night! Thank you, Mrs. Shaheen-Hoke and great job students!

Dear WJHS Families, Thank you to all who have taken the time to register online for our American Heart Challenge. There is still time to join in and make an impact on the American Heart Association’s mission. ALL donations make a difference, and we appreciate your support. Register online at www.heart.org/ahc If you are already a registered participant, you can log into your headquarters to reach out to friends and family for support. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you email from your HQ to all your donors to show gratitude and appreciation. We will wrap up our American Heart Challenge on April 12th , place our thank-you gift order, and plan for our celebration with students raising $50 or more. Thank you so much for your support!

The WJHS Drama Dept. wrapped up their presentation of "Writing a Will Can Be Murder" last night. Mrs. Kreinberg and our student cast and crew put on a fantastic show! Bravo!

We are proud to present the nominees for the March Bulldog Trait of the Month! The character trait we were looking for in our students was SELF-CONTROL. The students pictured were recognized by staff members for showing this trait in how they handle themselves, even when presented with challenging circumstances!

Dear WJHS Families, Our American Heart Challenge is going strong, and I am proud of all who have joined our team to help fund life-saving research, community programs, advocacy efforts for healthier communities, and more! If you have not already joined our team, please register online at www.heart.org/ahc now. We will conclude our fundraising on April 12th, so there is still time to be a part of our amazing WJHS American Heart Challenge team!

Join us Thursday or Friday for an entertaining show on the stage in the high school auditorium!

Thursday is opening day! Join in the fun by sporting your Cardinal red tomorrow!

Good morning parents. WJHS began a fourth quarter behavior incentive on March 6. Our fourth quarter behavior incentive will be a dance on Friday, May 12. Students that make good decisions during the 4th quarter will earn the privilege of attending the dance. All students are eligible unless they earn three strikes. One strike is earned for referrals that result in a lunch detention or after school detention. Two strikes are earned for referrals that result in alternative room/in school suspension. Three strikes are earned for out of school suspension. The strikes are cumulative, so please encourage your child to make good decisions! We want all students to be eligible, but we also need for students to make good decisions at school. More details about the dance will be shared soon.

Dear WJHS Families, Our American Heart Challenge has begun and will run through April 12th. This is an annual event to support the American Heart Association. I am proud of our school and our district for the incredible efforts each year that make us the top fundraising school district in Southern Illinois. Please join in for this year’s AHC. You can register online at www.heart.org/ahc with a quick search to find our school’s team. Once registered, start Finn’s Mission and complete the challenges. As a family, you can help create a community of lifesavers by learning about Hands Only CPR with your child. You can also reinforce the scientific reasons to avoid vaping and tobacco with another educational video within Finn’s Mission. AHC is more than a fundraiser, and we hope you will use these resources. Your child will receive some gifts from the American Heart Association for supporting this cause. We have a few school incentives to celebrate our fundraising as well, and those are in the communication sent home with the AHC collection envelopes. Thank you for considering how you can be a part of our team! All donations make a difference! Sincerely, Nick Schwartz WJHS Principal

We are the champions! Our 8th grade volleyball team won the SIJHSAA Class L State tournament this weekend! We could not be more proud of them and their accomplishments! Congrats to our coaches and players!

Reminder that the Spring Book Fair begins tomorrow! All proceeds from the fair go directly back to the school library and classroom libraries. This is a great time to stock up on books that you want to read over the summer!

Congratulations to several of our WJHS students for their excellent outcomes at the SIJHSAA state bowling tournament on Saturday.! Our girls team finished in 2nd place with three finishing in the top 15: Alissa Wisely placed 3rd, Quinn Ahrens placed 8th, and Taylor Jackson, 13th The boys team finished 9th overall. Leading the boys was Matthew Eller, who finished 9th individually. Way to go!