Watervliet Public Schools

Calendar of Events

Friday, March 10

Boys Basketball District Final at Bridgman, 6:00 p.m.

Monday, March 13

National Honor Society Blood Drive at Watervliet High School; Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Monday, March 20

South School Variety Show, 6:30 p.m.

“Kute Kids”… THESE “KUTE KIDS” are… Adelyn and Preston Tyler wearin’ the green for St. Patrick’s Day. They are the daughter and son of James and Jessica Tyler of Watervliet and granddaughter and grandson of Barb and Warren Tyler, Dan and Char Tyler, Val Garland, Ken and Becky Garland, Sandra Garland, Maxine Mock and Mike and Mary Shotts.

WATERVLIET MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH…for February 2017 are (from the left): Nathan Isbrecht, 7th-grade, son of Thomas and Kimberly Isbrecht; Jaylie Querfurth, 6th-grade, daughter of Jason and Julie Querfurth; and Jonathan Franklin, 8th-grade, son of Eric Franklin. Congratulations to our students of the month! Thank you to Great Lakes Truck and Auto Repair, B&B Outlet, Board of Trade, and Wesco in Watervliet for their generous donations.

WATERVLIET SOUTH SCHOOL CHARACTER AWARDS… At South Elementary they are working on putting their South School pledge into action each day. This month they are focusing on learning about respectfulness. The “Respectfulness” awards for February 24, 2017 were presented to: (from the left) Amara Dodge, Y5 student in Mrs. Wendt’s room; Daniella Romero, Kindergarten student in Mrs. Lanham’s room; Jonathon Isbrecht, 1st Grade student in Mrs. Collis’ room; Cael Morris, 2nd Grade student in Mrs. Dobbs’ room. Little Panthers… small but mighty!

HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL’S “STUDENTS OF THE WEEK”… for the week of February 27 – March 3, 2017 are pictured (from the left): 9th Grade – Megan Nelson, student of Kim Kostrzewa & Troy Nelson; 10th Grade – Herik Garcia, student of Mario & Carolina Garcia; 11th Grade – Thayne Hanners, student of James & Tiffany Hanners; 12th Grade – Rosa Delgado, student of David Delgado & Rosa Mendez. To become a “Student of the Week,” students are nominated by teachers or staff for doing something positive. For example: getting a good grade on tests or homework, doing well in class participation or just being a kind person to another. Selected students will receive a certificate, their picture taken & posted in the H.S. front lobby showcase for the week and in the Tri-City Record newspaper. At the end of the school year, all Students of the Week names will be entered in a drawing for some cool prizes, treats or gift cards. Congratulations to these “Students of the Week” and keep up the great work!

Fridays, thru April 14, 5:30-8:00 p.m. “LENTEN FISH FRY” at Coloma American Legion Post 362, 351 E. St. Joseph Street, Coloma. Fish dinner $8/all you can eat $10/children 4-12 $4/under age 3, free. Take outs available, call 269-468-5501.

Saturday, Mar. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “ST. PATRICK’S BOOK SALE & STORY TIME” at Coloma Public Library. Special Story Time at 1 p.m. for all children. Call 269-468-3431 with any questions.

Saturday, Mar. 11, 1 p.m. “MAKE A MAPLE SYRUP JAR LID” at Sarett Nature Center’s woodshop. Cost is $18 for program, woodshop instruction, supplies and 4-oz. jar of maple syrup. Pre-registration required at 927-4832.

Saturday, Mar. 18, 7 p.m. “TRIVIA NIGHT” at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd. Teams of 10 for $100 or $10 for an individual. Doors open at 6 p.m. for teams to share snacks. Pre-registration required at 927-4832.

Sunday, Mar. 12, 6 p.m. “JEFF SEIDEL CONCERT” at Sister Lakes Community Church, 67119 M-152 in Dowagiac.

Friday, Mar. 24, noon – 5:45 p.m. “RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE” at Hartford Federated Church, 65418 Red Arrow Hwy.

Friday, Mar. 24, 4 – 7 p.m. “SPAGHETTI DINNER BENEFIT” at Watervliet North Elementary, 287 Baldwin Avenue. Fundraiser for school counselor, Cathy Bingaman and her family. Adults/$10, $7/children 10 and under. For tickets contact: Teri Richcreek – Middle & High schools; Dana Morris & Karla VonKoenig – North Elementary; Deb Beebe & Diane Collis – South Elementary.

Saturday, Mar. 25, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. “AMY’S ANGELS 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL FUNDRAISER” at Hartford High School. Teams from 4th-grade through adult. More information is available at myamysangels.org/events or by calling 269-350-7851.

Sunday, Mar. 26, 5 p.m. to closing “FRIENDLY FUNDRAISER” for Watervliet Public Schools Track & Field program at The Friendly Tavern in Coloma. 10-percent of sales benefit all track athletes at Watervliet for grades 7-12. Dine in or take out.

Monday, Mar. 27, 2-6 p.m. “HOSPITALITY JOB FAIR & TALENT SHOWCASE” at Lake Michigan College Mendel Center. For more info, contact Debbie Gillespie at gillespie@lakemichigancollege.edu or Samantha Gizzi at gizzis@kinexus.org.

Friday, Mar. 31, 9-10 a.m. “OFFICE COFFEE HOUR WITH KIM LASATA” at The Hot Spot, 361 E. St. Joseph Street, Coloma. Visit www.RepLaSata.com.

Saturday, Apr. 8, 9 a.m. “SPRING STAMPEDE” 5k run and walk at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd. Registration and packet pick-up will be open at 7:30 that morning. Pre-register by March 24 for $20, at www.sarett.com.

Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon “BREAKFAST” at the Coloma Rod & Gun Club.

Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-noon “PLAYTIME” at Hartford Public Library, 15 Franklin St. Babies and toddlers accompanied by parents are welcome for interactive playtime. Call 269-621-3408 or visit hartfordpl.michlibrary.org for more programs available.

Tuesday and Thursdays, 7 – 9 p.m. “PICKLEBALL” at St. Joseph Catholic School gymnasium on Lucinda Lane, Watervliet. Extra paddles are available, beginners are welcome.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. “STORY HOUR” at Coloma Public Library for preschool-aged children accompanied by an adult. No sign up or fee required. For questions, call 269-468-3431.

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. “STORY HOUR” at Watervliet District Library for children 3-5 years old. Sign up required, call 269-463-6382 for information.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. “TINY TOTS LEGO STORY TIME” at Hartford Public Library for children 5 and younger; every week during the school year. Call 269-621-3408 for information.

Thursdays, 6 – 10 p.m. “Trap shooting” at the Coloma Rod & Gun Club.

Second Thursday of each month, 3 – 5 p.m. “BERRIEN COUNTY PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP” at Lakeland Healthcare Frederick S. Upton Education Center rms 5 & 6, 1234 Napier Ave. For info, contact Michigan Parkinson Foundation at 800-852-9781 or bcpdsupport@aol.com.

Third Monday of each month, 3 – 6 p.m. “FOOD BANK” at Central Assembly of God, 6801 Ryno Rd., Coloma, 269-468-8422.