March 16: 2-hour delay for K-12, dismiss at normal time. Pre-K runs at normal times. KACC closed.
March 17-20: E-Learning days
March 23-27: Spring Break. No school or E-Learning. Enjoy the time off with your families!
March 30: E-Learning day
March 31: School resumes
The WCHS spring play, An Act Of Piracy, will be presented March 20 & 21 at 7pm at the Watseka Theater. Tickets are on sale now at WCHS main office during regular school hours for $10. Tickets at the door will be $12. Cash or checks made payable to WCHS drama will be accepted.
Our next Ute Council meeting will be March 18th at 5:15pm. Enter the office doors. 8th grade parents are needed to plan the 8th grade dance. Have a great evening.
Good evening just another friendly reminder that all GRS students will be taking the state test tomorrow. Please encourage them to do their best. Have a great evening.
On April 14th, WCHS will be holding all State Testing (PSAT 9, 10 and SAT) starting at 8:15 am. Please be sure to bring your calculator since all students (9, 10 & 11th graders) will be testing on the same day.
Nettie Davis Families
Invitations went home today for Family Reading Night which will be held April 2 at Nettie Davis from 5-7pm. Please RSVP by March 20 if your family is able to attend. Also, please let us know how many family members will be attending. You may call the school at 815-432-2112 or send an email to Mrs. Douglas at tina.douglas@watsekaschools.org.
Thank you!
Important Upcoming Dates:
March 12 - Regular School Day
March 13 - 2:00pm Dismissal
May 29 - Last Student Attendance Day(unless we have another snow day)
June 1 - Teacher Institute
We will take a fan bus to the 7th grade volleyball sectional in Hoopeston on Monday if we have at least 30 students sign up tomorrow. Cost is $5 that gets them in the game
Great job lady Utes. 7th grade regional champs
Good evening. I wanted to send another reminder for our state testing next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week. We will start testing at 8:15 and end about 11am. Please try to schedule appointment around these times. Thank you
Congratulations to our 7th grade volleyball team for their win over GCMS last night in the regional semifinals. They play PBL Thursday at John Greer Grade School in Hoopeston at 6pm. Come support our Lady Utes!
On March 17th, all Juniors will be taking the Illinois Science Assessment. This will be completed during the school day. Please encourage your child to get a good night's sleep and to do their best on this test. Thank you
Good evening. Next week GRS will be taking the Illinois Assessment of Readiness state test for reading and math on March 11th, 12th, & 13th. Please encourage your children to do their best and make sure they get a good night sleep. Thank you
Mark your calendars. 3rd quarter honors assembly 4/3 @ 8:30am; 3/4 Solo/Ensemble @ GRS 8am; 4/15 8th grade career day to Kankakee; 4/24 8th grade trip to Six Fags; 5/18 GRS Spring Concert 7pm; 5/21 8th grade dance 6-7:30; 5/29 8th grade year end assembly 8:30
More GRS dates. 5/29/20 5th, 6th, & 7th grade awards assembly 1pm. As I get more dates I will share them with everyone. Have a great weekend.
Reminder for 8th grade parents Fannie May fundraiser orders and money are due Tuesday, March 3rd in the office. Thank you
Job opening
Substitute bus driver
Pick up and application at the Unit Office 1411 W. Lafayette St.
Good evening. GRS is starting to work on next years students schedules. The students are getting a paper to select some specific classes. Please ask your kids to see it and please sign off on it so they can return it to GRS. Thank you
Remind all yearbook order forms are due tomorrow by the end of school.
Unit #9 Preschool Screenings are March 5th, 8:30 - 3:00 @ The Unit Office. Please call Nettie Davis Elementary to schedule an appointment. 815-432-2112