WATERVLIET MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH… for October are (from the left): Brennan Bornus, 7th grade, son of Douglas and Darcy Bornas; Isaiah Yazel, 8th grade, son of Bradley Yazel and Rebecca Yazel; and Esperanza Zuniga, 6th grade, daughter of Jorge and Linda Zuniga. Congratulations to our students of the month! WMS would like to thank Great Lakes Truck and Auto Repair, B&B Outlet, Wesco in Watervliet, and the Board of Trade for their generous donations!

WATERVLIET NORTH SCHOOL ROCK STARS OF THE WEEK… Pictured (from the left) is Aubrey Hayes, third grade student in Mrs. Bohle’s class. She is always happy, hard working and willing to lend a helping hand. Alyssa Brown, fourth grader in Mrs. Holloway’s class who always tries to do her best and helps others when she can. On a side note, Alyssa is working really hard to break the World Record in Reading Count points! Good luck Alyssa. Keith Hiler, fifth grader in Mrs. Law’s room and exhibits great participation in class, always turns in his work and is always polite and respectful. Congratulations Rock Stars and keep up the good work! Thanks to Burger King for donating gift certificates.

HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL’S “STUDENTS OF THE WEEK”… for the week of November 7 – 11, pictured (from the left) are: 9th Grade – Mason Summerton, student of Kevin & Sandra Reed; 10th Grade – Kourtney Clemons, student of Erica Shafer; 11th Grade – Cora Wesaw, student of Deanna Brown & Fabian Wesaw Sr.; and 12th Grade – Paul Chappell, student of Mike & Marissa Chappell. To become a “Student of the Week”, students are nominated by teachers or staff for doing something positive. For exam-ple: 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 HS 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!

Watervliet Public Schools Calendar of Events

Thursday, November 17

1/2 Day for Elementary only

All Buildings – Parent/Teacher Conferences evening

7th & 8th grade boys White basketball at Hartford, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, November 18

1/2 Day for students and staff

Monday, November 21

7th & 8th grade boys Maroon basketball at Lawrence, 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 22

7th & 8th grade boys Maroon basketball at Bangor and 7th & 8th grade boys White basketball Home vs. Holland Calvary, 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 23

1/2 day for students and staff

Thursday November 24 –

Friday November 25

NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK

“Kute Kids”… THIS “KUTE KID” is… Six month old Avery Eisen of Bethel Alaska, all smiles in her very first Halloween costume. Her parents are Ben and Katelyn (Bryce) Eisen of Watervliet, now living in Bethel. Avery’s proud grandparents are Steve and DeAnna Eisen, and Curt and Kim Bryce all of Watervliet.

Saturday, Nov. 19, 4:00 p.m. “CHILI & SOUP BENEFIT DINNER FOR ZOE PHILLIPS” at the Outreach Center in Hartford. Includes dinner, bake sale, silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Call Kelly Snodgrass at 269-539-1035 or Angie Owens at 269-208-6160 for more information.

Saturday, Nov. 19, 5-7 p.m. “12 CORNERS COMMUNITY CHURCH SWISS STEAK DINNER” at Coloma F.O.P. #147, 3470 Angling Rd.  Last day to purchase tickets is Nov. 13. Call Karen Schaus at 269-208-6638 or 269-849-2866 for more information.

Friday, Nov. 25, noon-5:45 p.m. “RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE” at Hartford Federated Church, 65418 Red Arrow Hwy.

Monday, Nov. 28, 6:30–8:00 p.m. “ADULT COLORING NIGHT” at the Watervliet District Library. Call the library at 269-463-6382 for more information.

Sunday, Dec. 4, 4-8 p.m. “HOME TOWN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION” at Arclight Brewery, 544 N. Main St., Watervliet. Events to include chili cook-off, crowning of Snow Prince & Princess, live reindeer, parade, visit from Santa & lighting of the Christmas Tree. Hot chocolate & cookies will be served.

Monday, Dec. 5, 6:00-7:30 p.m. “COOKIES & CANVAS” at the Watervliet District Library for children ages five and older. Registration required. Call the library at 269-463-6382 for more information.

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. “MILL SITE MARKET STUDY PRESENTATION” at the Watervliet Fire Department. For more info, contact DDA Chair Bob Becker at alfmet@aol.com.

Friday, Dec. 9, 9-11 a.m. “CHRISTMAS BRUNCH FOR SENIORS” at North Berrien Senior Center, 6648 Ryno Rd. in Coloma. Call 269-468-3366 for more information.

Friday, Dec. 9, 6:00-8:30 p.m. “PARENTS NIGHT OUT” offered at the Watervliet District Library: Fun games, crafts, and activities for children. Registration required. Call the library at 269-463-6382 for more information.

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

Tuesdays through November, 10:30 a.m. “TODDLER TIME” at the Watervliet District Library. 30-minute class for toddlers, 18 to 36 months old.

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 468-3431.

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

Wednesdays through December 14, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. “GRIEF SHARE” at Midway Baptist Church, 7517 Red Arrow Hwy, Watervliet. Cost is $20/book. Child care available. Meets every week until December 14.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. “TINY TOTS LEGO STORYTIME” at Hartford Public Library for children four and younger. Every week during the school year.

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

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