Tomorrow (Tuesday, January 26th) is crazy sock day! Reading Rocks My Socks! Thank you to everyone who wore a shirt with words on it today! Mine read, "If you can be anything, be kind." - Mrs. Cruser

WJHS Students & Staff - Join us in celebrating Literacy Week. Tomorrow is "Read My Shirt!" day. Wear a shirt with words on it! Follow the link below to see the schedule for the week. https://www.wcusd5.net/article/385270?org=waterloo-jr-high-school

JH Volleyball Tryouts will be Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday (Jan.26-Jan.28) at Gardner -6th grade: 3:30-5:00 -7th/8th grade: 5:00-6:30 If you signed up for the volleyball emails, please check your email. If you haven’t signed up or have any questions please contact kesker@wcusd5.net.

Today we recognized four more Students of Character for 2nd quarter. Congratulations to the following students! Clayton Keeney - 6th grade Nathan Grider - 7th grade Shea Brafford - 8th grade Dallas Stueve - 8th grade

WJHS families - This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow is an "A" day for in-person attendance.

Please help us congratulate five of our 2nd Quarter Students of Character. These students were recognized by one of their teachers for showing great character throughout the school year. We are lucky to have such wonderful students here at WJHS! Jackson Wirth - 6th grade Emily Vogt - 6th grade Corwin Pherson - 7th grade Peyton Rose - 7th grade Emma Veath - 8th grade

Students, Parents & Guardians, Beginning with the second semester (next week), we will be alternating between A and B rotations on Friday.  Students that are in-person will now attend every other Friday in addition to their Monday/Wednesday (A) or Tuesday/Thursday (B) rotation. A full schedule and more details can be found in the link below. https://bit.ly/3qgEPdE As always, please do not hesitate to contact either of us if you have any questions. Have a great weekend! Dr. Schwartz nschwartz@wcusd5.net Mrs. Cruser acruser@wcusd5.net

Thank you to everyone who has made nominations for Staff Member of the Month. I realized that I have not let everyone at home know who has been selected. Congratulations to the following amazing staff members! We will announce January's winner in the next few weeks! September - Mrs. Pontious October - Mrs. Brandt November - Ms. Miller December - Ms. Garrett

Picture Day at WJHS is scheduled for Tuesday, February 2nd and Wednesday, February 3rd! Remote students may come anytime between 12:30pm and 3:30pm to have their picture taken.  Please come whichever day works best for you.  Students can enter the main doors and will be directed to the gym.   If you’d like to order online, visit mylifetouch.com and use the Picture Day ID: GDHK94TVE. Thank you!

Good afternoon WJHS families. Tomorrow, January 4th, we will resume in-person instruction, as we had been doing before the winter break (A/B schedule). Please remember to charge Chromebooks tonight and certify your child’s health using the Miine Health app each morning. If you wish to make any changes to your student’s in-person/remote status, please contact the office at 939-3457. We hope you all had a wonderful break and we look forward to seeing everyone soon! -WJHS

There are NO girls volleyball tryouts for Jan 4-Jan 8. The Junior High Volleyball tryout/season is postponed. We do not have a date to return but check back for updates. For questions, please contact Coach Esker (kesker@wcusd5.net) or Coach Garrett (hgarrett@wcusd5.net).

Boys basketball players - go follow Coach Mason on Twitter using the handle @BasketballWJHS!

WJHS - Don’t forget to wear your brightest neon tomorrow and festive sweaters or holiday wear on Thursday! If you are remote, send us a pic to wjhsmedia@wcusd5.net. We can’t wait to see you all! - Mrs. Cruser

Waterloo Jr. High School will be holding their Holly Jolly Spirit Week next week! Students are encouraged to participate, whether they are in person or learning at home. Students can send in pictures of their participation to: wjhsmedia@wcusd5.net. Polar Express Monday-  Wear your pajamas to school! Twinning Tuesday- Dress up as your favorite holiday character or your favorite friend! Light it Up Wednesday- Stand out in your wildest neon gear! Festive Thursday- Show off your holiday sweater and other holiday gear! Fanatic Friday- Wear your Orange and Black!

The following students' names were drawn for having no missing assignments Nov. 9th - 13th. Great job everyone! We'll continue to have weekly drawings and everyone is eligible - just have no missing assignments for that week! 6th grade: Caroline H., Milla M., Alyssa M., Trey C. 7th grade: Owen D., Cole C., AJ B., Sage L. 8th grade: Noah E., Ayden I., Ella H. These students will receive a letter in the mail with a Burger King shake coupon!

Congratulations to our sweet treat winners for this week. These students did not have any missing assignments for the week of Nov. 2nd - 6th. You will be receiving a Burger King shake coupon in the mail! 6th grade: Mackenzie K., Kruz L., Paige H., & Paige Z. 7th grade: Tommy B., Alex S., Carter M., & Calla E. 8th grade: Rowan S., Nathan K., Erica C., & Nate C.

Congratulations to our final 1st quarter Student of Character, Megan Huebner! Thank you to Farmers Insurance - Gonzenbach Agency for sponsoring our Student of Characters all year long. We look forward to recognizing our 2nd quarter students in January!

Congratulations Jax Mifflin for being recognized as a Student of Character for 1st quarter!

Don't forget to scan your Box Top app when you are shopping for the holidays!

Congratulations to two more Students of Character for 1st Quarter! Mrs. Schilling - Rylee Cocos Mrs. Meyers - Cayle Coughlin

Congratulations to three more of our Students of Character for 1st quarter! Mrs. Clinebell - Kylie Rauh Mrs. Pontious - Cole Ludwig Mrs. Imm - Charli Major

Over the next few days, we will be recognizing our Students of Character from 1st quarter. Congratulations to the following students that received their awards today: Mr. Ivers - Lucas Gann Mrs. Moore - Jadyn Hensiek Mrs. Walthes - Iris Adkins

Next week at WJHS, we will have a spirit week! Monday- Wear orange and black (at home or at school) Tuesday- Wear school appropriate Halloween costumes Wednesday- Wear school appropriate Halloween costumes Just a reminder that parent teacher conferences are next Thursday and Friday. The sign up is linked below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/14qHX-ov9SufXGc8DPukHs985NqbsDBWv7FO8lCPBTiI/edit Have a great rest of the week! - WJHS

WJHS Parents & Students - This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, October 9th or Monday, October 12th. We will see "B" day students on Tuesday, October 13th to begin 2nd quarter! Please remember next week to certify your student's health each morning. Have a great extended weekend, WJHS

Parents & Guardians, This is a friendly reminder to certify your child's health each morning by using the Miine Health app prior to arriving at 7:35am. If you need any assistance with the app, please call our secretaries at 939-3457 and they can assist you! Have a terrific Tuesday! -WJHS

Parents & Students: We are very excited to welcome students back beginning tomorrow. Please remember to send your child with a mask. Please read through this message for last minute information. Student Rotation “A” students should attend on Mondays and Wednesdays. “B” students should attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All students will be remote on Fridays. Drop-Off Times and Locations: 7:35-7:50 6th/7th grade- Main north entrance at the crosswalk from either direction or the parking lot across from the north entrance. There will be a sign at the crosswalk and a crossing guard. 8th grade- South entrance at the end of the median if driving north or crosswalk if driving south. There will be a sign at the end of the median and a crossing guard in the crosswalk. Student Arrival: We will be taking temperatures at the door. Students should report directly to their 1st hour class when they arrive to school. Please have your child check Skyward for 1st hour class information. We will provide your child with a printed schedule during 1st hour. Pick-Up Time and Locations Dismissal for town students will begin at 12:05 You may pick students up from either entrance in the front by pulling into an open space. You may also pick students up from the parking lot behind the south gym or the parking lot across from the main north entrance. Certify Students Please be sure to certify that your child is symptom free using the Miine Health App. Students who are not certified prior to school will be pulled from 1st hour in order to be certified. School Supplies- Please bring the following in a backpack (no lockers will be used): Charged Chromebook or device Earbuds Clear water bottle Folder for each class Notebook/paper Pencils Calculator Hand sanitizer/extra mask See you soon!

WJHS Cheerleading Tryout Information Please see the link below for dates, a sign up form, and important information. All athletes must have a current physical on file with the nurse to tryout. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KlHOPQO4YLcM8skvo9Fxg6K5-O6kaiqeegONo9PEQK4/edit?usp=sharing

Waterloo Junior High School Parents, Please visit the link below for information regarding our planned return to in-person learning on September 30th. Included is a link to a survey we would like all parents to complete by Monday. https://www.wcusd5.net/article/309106?org=waterloo-jr-high-school Thank you! Dr. Schwartz & Mrs. Cruser

We hope you had a great first week of school! It was awesome interacting with so many of you on Zoom! Always remember that it’s a lot easier to keep up than to catch up. If you ever need assistance, please reach out to your teachers. We’re here to help! #WJHSAsOne

On Fridays, we wear orange and black! We hope you are showing your school spirit at home today too! #WJHSAsOne https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQmjV3EIybHV7ywndcpt_Xk0oySlf9R5Kg3WKi_BYCtSjfHuk4pS4Ni4xyXPftPhDOYosZXHP7Ac8UH/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000&slide=id.g91cadc4c29_0_8

Mrs. Rau and Mr. Keim teamed up to create a perspective chalk art drawing at WHS. This lesson is one of the exciting ways that our art teachers will present material remotely! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buoX0JJOVqY

WJHS Parents - Tomorrow is the first day of school!! We can't wait to begin this year together! If your child has not done so yet, please ask them to sign into Google Classroom and join each of their classes. If they do not see a class listed, please have them contact their teacher. Email addresses can be found at: https://www.wcusd5.net/o/waterloo-jr-high-school/staff We will also have another virtual orientation this evening at 6pm. If you'd like to join us, you can find the login information here: https://www.wcusd5.net/o/waterloo-jr-high-school/events If you can't make it, the WJHS Remote Learning Student Handbook will give you a good overview of how things will look remotely. In addition, always feel free to contact Dr. Schwartz at nschwartz@wcusd5.net or me at acruser@wcusd5.net if you have any questions. https://www.wcusd5.net/article/280683?org=waterloo-jr-high-school Have a great start to the school year tomorrow! - Mrs. Cruser #WJHSAsOne

Parents,   Please complete the Zoom Permission Form linked below by August 18th for EACH child attending Waterloo Junior High School. https://bit.ly/3g2qsUx Thank you, Mrs. Cruser acruser@wcusd5.net

6th grade parents & guardians, Although we are beginning the year with remote instruction, we will still need updated physicals and dental exams on file for each student.  You can drop these off tomorrow when you pick up your math workbook.  If you do not yet have these forms complete, please email Stacy Davis at sdavis@wcusd5.net with your appointment date(s).  She can keep this on file until you are able to turn in all completed paperwork.   Thank you! Mrs. Cruser acruser@wcusd5.net

WJHS Parents: A few reminders for this week and next: Thursday, 8/13 8am - 6pm (main lobby): - 6th grade math workbooks (all 6th graders) - Chromebook pick up (those that requested) - Yearbook pick up (those that did not pick up over the summer) Virtual Orientation: Monday 8/17 @ 1pm and Tuesday 8/18 @6pm. Links attached in letter below. 1st Day of School: Wednesday, August 19th. All students should check in to all Google Classrooms and participate accordingly. https://bit.ly/3kFSTeO We can't wait to get started this year! #WJHSAsOne - Dr. Schwartz & Mrs. Cruser

Cross Country practice will begin August 19th from 3:15-4:45pm. You must have a current physical on file to attend. If you are interested in joining the team, please contact Coach Sebestik at tsebestik@wcusd5.net.

WJHS Parents: As we approach the beginning of the 2020-21 school year, I wanted to share some important information. Please see the attached document for details about orientations, Chromebook and 6th grade math workbook pick-up, and schedules. Please feel free to contact the school office at 939-3457 with any questions or concerns that you might have. We are looking forward to a great (unlike any other) year! #WJHSAsOne https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zr8fvFUxwoxrxGbLbL3o57L_S_1n3O26/view?usp=sharing

Parents, Following is the link for information on Junior High tryouts. This is a fluid situation and as we get more guidance we will have more information. Please look over the attached sheet to see when tryouts are and information over the guidelines for tryouts. Thank you for your patience. - Coach Unger, AD https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExnmRFEhnyUzcjwxGUFxNhI8Id83JadPzJTCz1agpLU/edit?usp=sharing

Waterloo Families, All students will need an internet ready device (other than a phone) with a keyboard, camera, and microphone to engage in remote learning.  If you need assistance with acquiring a device or internet access, please complete the Technology/Internet Access Survey below. Someone will be contacting those who state they need assistance within the next two weeks. shorturl.at/degBF -WCUSD#5

Please read the attached letter from WCUSD#5 for information on remotely starting the 2020-2021 school year. shorturl.at/gpsJP

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday to all students and staff celebrating this week!

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating another year this week!

Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating this week!

Summer Reading Opportunity and Free Books! Any student entering 5th-10th grade who would like to participate in a Summer Reading group and have a chance to virtually "visit" with the author, you may pick up a copy of "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden or "Other Words for Home" by Jasmine Warga on June 19 or June 20 between 10:00 am-noon at the circle drive of Waterloo Jr. High School. There will also be free books ranging from board books through young adult books for students and parents to choose from as well! Check your skyward email for more information!

Any girls interested in playing junior high basketball during the 2020-2021 school year can join the Remind group to receive updates throughout the summer.  You can join by clicking the link below or texting the number in the attached picture.  If you have any questions, please contact Coach Rader at jrader@wcusd5.net. https://www.remind.com/join/2021wjh

Happy Birthday to this week's birthday list! Enjoy your special day.

Yearbooks are in for WJHS!  Please pick up during one of the following times in the main foyer. Tuesday, June 9th : 8am-11am Wednesday, June 10th : 11am-2pm Questions? Email Amber Cruser at acruser@wcusd5.net. Thank you!

Happy June and happy birthday to all of the students and staff who have birthdays this week. Have a wonderful day!

Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating this week! Sorry I was late to post for those that celebrated yesterday. I hope you have a fantastic birthday week!

This is a friendly reminder that we are collecting materials (textbooks, teacher & library books, and paper copies for work not done online) starting tomorrow in the main foyer. Wednesday, May 20- 3:00-7:00 pm Thursday, May 21- 8:00am-2:00 pm Thanks! - Waterloo Junior High

Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating with me this week!

Congratulations to our 4th Quarter Students of Character! To read what their teachers had to say about them, check out the news article here: https://www.wcusd5.net/article/248095?org=waterloo-jr-high-school

Congratulations to 8th grader Larkin Nottmeier who placed 6th out of 552 entries in the Water’s Worth It Essay Contest. We are proud of her and the effort she put into research, rough draft writing and revision of her essay! Way to go Larkin!

Happy Birthday to all of the students and staff members celebrating with our final week of remote learning. Be sure to give a shout out to Dr. Schwartz - it's a big one for him!

Our remote learning is scheduled to end on Friday, May 15. We will be collecting materials (chromebooks, library books, textbooks, and paper packets) at the following times in the junior high foyer: Wednesday, May 20- 3:00-7:00 pm Thursday, May 21- 8:00-2:00 pm Thanks for all you do. Have a wonderful summer! -Nick Schwartz, WJHS Principal

Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Wow, watching this video sure makes us miss these students even more (if that's possible). Thank you to everyone who sent in pictures! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjfKGOC-0n0&feature=youtu.be

Happy Birthday! We hope you have a wonderful week!

Happy Birthday to all of our students celebrating this week! We hope you are all doing well and we miss you!

Happy birthday to all of those celebrating this week! Have a fantastic day!

Happy birthday to all of our students and staff celebrating this week! They are lucky enough to celebrate with our first week of remote learning. Miss you all!

We miss you WJHS! Here are some familiar faces that wanted to send you a quick little message. https://youtu.be/FGFwo1TyHUY

It was a great night of performances by our 6th grade chorus, concert choir, and 7th/8th grade chorus. We have such talented students here at WJHS!

Today only! The first 3,000 receipts scanned will receive 4x box tops. Download the box top app today, select Waterloo Junior High and scan your receipts!

Any WJHS students who have a TBRS - Ayden shirt, wear it tomorrow to recognize Rare Disease Awareness Day on March 1st!

Fantastic job to our bands tonight at the Clinic Concert. This concert gives the students a chance to learn from other band directors and gives parents an insight into how the students practice each day. Thank you Mr. Smith, Mr. Hoke, and Mr. Spirakis!

Good luck to all of our students competing in the IGSMA Solo/Ensemble Contest today at Columbia Middle School. Pictured is our Concert Choir performing Don’t Be Seen.

Hat day tomorrow!! Bring $1 to support House of Neighborly Services.

WJHS Yearbooks are available to order now! Students will be receiving order forms today, or you can purchase online: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1073633/Waterloo-Junior-High-School/2020-Yearbook/20190724042531753103/CATALOG_SHOP/

Congratulations to Coach Rader and the 8th grade girls basketball team on their Regional Championship!

Congratulations to the cheerleading squad for placing 2nd at the ICCA Championships in Springfield today out of 16 teams. Great job ladies!!

 6th grade volleyball tryouts will now be held on Jan. 6 – 8 at Gardner Elem.  Due to 2 snow days and finding available gym time, this week will not work to get in more than one day of tryouts.  Times will stay as previously scheduled.   Thank you, Coach Esker & Coach Garrett

6th grade volleyball tryouts are again cancelled for today. They are on for tomorrow. Coaches will let you know if an additional day is scheduled. Thank you!

Due to the weather, the 6th grade volleyball tryouts for tonight have been cancelled. We will work on a rescheduled day/time and will let you know when that information becomes available. Thank you! Coach Esker and Coach Garrett

Waterloo Junior High School cheerleading took home another 1st place trophy today at the Highland ICCA Invitational. Congrats girls!

The lost and found is getting full and there are some nice items here! Please check it before winter break as we often donate items that are left for long periods of time. Thank you!

Tomorrow, 11/27, is a half day of school and there is no school Thursday and Friday. Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your break with family and friends.

Congratulations to our cheer team for their 1st place finish at the Waterloo ICCA Invitational today!

WJHS: Friday 11/1 - Orange and Black Attack. Wear as much orange and black as you can.

Picture Retake Day for WJHS is Wednesday, November 6th. If you are wanting retakes, please return your photo pack directly to the photographer. If you were absent on the original picture day, please get your picture taken on Wednesday.

WJHS: Thursday 10/31 - Scare Drugs Away. Wear a school appropriate costume.

WJHS: Wednesday 10/30 - Put Drugs to Sleep. Wear Pajamas.

WJHS: Tuesday 10/29 - Lei Off Of Drugs. Dress in your best tropical gear!

WJHS: Monday 10/28 - Wear Red to Kick Off Red Ribbon Week!

We also had individual medalists today at the SIJHSAA cross country meet. 1st - Ali 2nd - Angelynn Great job girls!! Way to represent WJHS!

We’d also like to congratulate the boys cross country team for placing 3rd!

Big congratulations goes out to our girls cross country team and Coach Sebestik for placing 1st at the SIHSAA state meet today in DuQuoin!

Congratulations to our 1st quarter students of character: Kamryn, Brayden, Kaitlyn, Nora, Aaron, Vincent, Logan, Lauren, and Ellie!

Hat Day $1 - Friday Oct. 18th - benefiting the kids and families of St. Jude's Children's Hospital

WJHS: Thursday is Orange & Black Day - Get unique and crazy to show your school spirit.

WJHS: Wednesday is All We Do is 'Win'sday' - Jerseys, sport shirts, referees, & crazy fans

WJHS: Tuesday is Decades Day - Dress like your favorite decade!

WJHS: Monday is Class Color Day - 6th Grade (Yellow), 7th Grade (Red), 8th Grade (Blue)

Congratulations to our baseball team who beat Benton 12-1 to advance in the SIJHSAA state tournament. The boys will play Tuesday at 1pm in Centralia.

We are encouraging students to support our local teams the rest of this week: Wednesday- Wear Blues gear- First game is tomorrow! 🏒 Thursday- Wear Cardinals gear- Playoffs begin on Thursday!⚾️ Friday- Wear Bulldog Gear- We always wear orange and black on Friday!🐾 LET’S GO!!!!!!!

Congrats to both our softball and baseball teams and coaches for winning the regional championship! They will be playing in the SIJHSAA state tournament beginning a week from Saturday.

Last call to be guaranteed a shirt for the Bulldog Color Run on Saturday! Please turn in registration forms tomorrow morning to any school office! http://bit.ly/2md2PSZ

Congratulations Reese Kite, who finished up regulation play tied for 1st at the IESA State Golf Tournament with a 73. The tournament was decided in playoff holes with Reese ultimately finishing 2nd! https://www.iesa.org/activities/go/results_State.asp?Gender=Girls&year=2019

WJHS Students & Staff - please wear red, white, and blue tomorrow, 9/11, in observance of Patriot Day.

WJHS Picture Day is tomorrow, September 5th! Forms can be turned in directly to the photographer, or you can order online at: mylifetouch.com with the code EVTDVMSHV.

WJHS - All fundraising orders are due tomorrow, August 30th. It is also an early dismissal day. Town students will be dismissed at 11:20am. There is no school on Monday, September 2nd. Have a great holiday weekend!

The 4th annual Bulldog Color Run is scheduled for September 28th at 5:30pm. We'd love to see you all there! Click here to register: https://5il.co/9lsc

WJHS cross country tryouts are Thursday, August 15th after school until 4:45pm. Please bring comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Students will meet and finish in the main gym.

Don’t throw away those back to school shopping receipts without downloading the Box Top app and scanning them first! New box tops are all digital!

If you are interested in purchasing school supplies from School Tool Box, now is your last chance! Orders take 10 days to leave the warehouse before shipping. Visit this link to order: https://www.schooltoolbox.com/stbDirect/index.php?r=site/index#load_school&id=107110

Student schedules are now posted on Skyward for the 2019-2020 school year. Please ensure that all classes are scheduled. Email Dr. Schwartz (nschwartz@wcusd5.net) or Mrs. Cruser (acruser@wcusd5.net) if you notice any issues. Enjoy the rest of summer and we'll see you soon!