Tuesday, April 22, 2025

MIDDLE SCHOOL

WIN $$$: The Champaign Health District is sponsoring an Anti-Vaping Video contest for middle and high school students in Champaign County!

Win a Visa gift card: 1st-$500, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$50.

Video should be no longer than 1 minute and have an anti-vaping them. (Ex.: The dangers of vaping, why you choose to not vape, skit about peer pressure). Email your video submission by May 30th to health@champaignhd.com.

YEARBOOK ORDERS: Last chance! Be sure to order your MS yearbook before it’s too late! Deadline is Friday, April 25th. Use the QR code to place an order.

For current 8th grade students:

EUROPE TRIP 2026!: We are thrilled to announce an unforgettable trip in June of 2026 to England and France! Contact Mr. Dan McGill (dmcgill@wlstigers.org) with any questions.

EUROPE TRIP - Date: June 23, 2026; Open to: Parents and high school students!
There will be an INFORMATIONAL MEETING on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025, from 6-7 pm in the media center. Register for this info session here: https://bit.ly/4iFZy5R.
Those who register to attend the meeting will qualify for a $300 discount!

WEB: Attention 7th grade students! We are looking for fun, inclusive, and kind students to be WEB Leaders and help next year's incoming 6th graders learn the ropes of middle school!
If you are interested in participating, please fill out this application (use link): https://forms.office.com/r/g9uAAG9huv
Not sure? Email Mrs. Phelps to see if it’s right for you!: ephelps@wlstigers.org.

STUDENT COUNCIL: Thursday, May 1st we are having a student council meeting in Mrs. Symmat’s room at 12:25.

COUNSELING OFFICE

Current 6th and 7th grade students: Mrs. Leichty will visit your homerooms to talk with you about next year’s scheduling options in early May, after all state testing is complete. I know many of you have questions about what classes will be available for you, and those questions will be answered during those homeroom visits.

SPORTS

BASEBALL: Thurs 4/17 – Beat Catholic Central 8-3; Brodey Deam 2-3, 2B, 2R, Isaiah Reames 2-4, 2R, Jake Evans 1-2, 3RBI, Reese Oder 1-4, 2RBI. Jake Evans picks up the W and Brodey Deam got the save

Mon 4/21 – Beat Burg 6-5; Jake Evans 3-3, 2B, HR, 2RBI, JJ Johnson 1-3, 2B, 3RBI; Isaiah Reames, Reese Oder & Dallas Koons each had 1 hit. Jake Evans picks up the W on the mound and Brodey Deam earned the save.

Next game - Tues 4/22- host Burg for Military Appreciation Night.

HIGH SCHOOL

PROM: Prom Tickets are currently on sale until April 25th during both lunchtimes.

YEARBOOK: April 25 is the LAST DAY to order a 2024-2025 High School Yearbook! This year's yearbook is designed by Alysson Cotrell again. Don't miss out! Yearbooks are on sale online through the Jostens website now https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A06663300
*There will only be a few extra yearbooks ordered so be sure to place your order to guarantee you get a copy!
**We do have extras of previous years if you need to purchase one, ask in the front office.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Attention seniors... want to leave your mark on the walls of WLSHS? See Mrs. Hall or Mrs. Seymour and get permission to begin painting your senior block in the hallway near the science wing. There is no cost. Paints and supplies available from Mrs. Seymour. Your idea must be pre-approved. This is available to any senior!

EUROPE TRIP 2026!: We are thrilled to announce an unforgettable trip in June of 2026 to England and France! Contact Mr. Dan McGill (dmcgill@wlstigers.org) with any questions.

EUROPE TRIP - Date: June 23, 2026; Open to: Parents and high school students!
There will be an INFORMATIONAL MEETING on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025, from 6-7 pm in the media center. Register for this info session here: https://bit.ly/4iFZy5R.
Those who register to attend the meeting will qualify for a $300 discount!

PROM SPIRIT WEEK (4/28-5/2):

Monday (28th): Pajama Day
Tuesday (29th): Rhyme without Reason
Wednesday (30th): Western Wednesday
Thursday (5/1): Throwback Thursday (vintage outfits)
Friday (5/2): colors by grade 9th White, 10th Purple, 11th Pink, 12th Green

WIN $$$: The Champaign Health District is sponsoring an Anti-Vaping Video contest for middle and high school students in Champaign County!

Win a Visa gift card: 1st-$500, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$50.

Video should be no longer than 1 minute and have an anti-vaping them.
(Ex.: The dangers of vaping, why you choose to not vape, skit about peer pressure). Email your video submission by May 30th to health@champaignhd.com.

COUNSELING OFFICE

SENIORS: Seniors need to stop by the HS Counseling Office to finalize future plans after graduation as well as provide collegiate scholarship information as we prepare for graduate publications & Senior Night.

SPORTS

SOFTBALL: TigerslosttoBurg9-3.KayleeBlairwas2-2attheplatewhileTeaganBoydwas2-3.TigerswillhostBurgonTuesday.