Wappingers Junior High School

Daily Announcements on ParentSquare

At Wappingers Junior High School, we use ParentSquare as our primary platform for sharing daily announcements and updates with our school community. This includes:

• Important school-wide messages

• Upcoming events and activities

Website: Parent Square Link

Hello WJHS Families,

Fall Sports Season is coming to an end and we are happy to sponsor the end of the season celebration for the teams. Please become a member TODAY to help us support your children and their achievements! 

Membership link: https://wjhspta.givebacks.com/shop

Thank you!

WJHS PTA

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🤝 Join the WJHS PTA – Help Us Reach Our Goal!

The Wappingers Junior High School PTA invites all parents, guardians, and staff to become members and help support our school community.

✅ Join Today

• Learn more: Wjhspta Givebacks

• Become a member: Sign Up Here

We currently have 74 members — thank you! Last year, we exceeded our goal of 100 members. This year, our goal is 150 — can you help us get there?

✨ Why Join?

• No volunteering required — just your support matters!

• All proceeds directly fund school activities and programs sponsored by the PTA throughout the year.

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Our next fundraiser is on Wednesday, November 20 at Panera.
Flyers are available in both English and Spanish — be sure to check them out!

📧 Have questions?
Reach us at: wappingersjrhighpta@gmail.com

New York State signed into law a ban on all cell phones and other internet-capable devices in schools. This ban will take effect this September. We’d like to share an overview of the law and what the expectations will be for all of our students in September.

Please Click On Our Cellphone Ban Notification to learn more.

🏆 WJHS Game Schedule: Week of November 10–14, 2025

Stay up to date with all our team events and athletic updates this week!

🏀 PE Intramurals (Nov. 10–14)

Morning Sessions: 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
📍 Gym – Both Grades Welcome

• Monday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday: Basketball

• No sign-ups needed — just show up!

• You may arrive anytime between 6:30 and 7:30 AM

• Don’t forget your sneakers!

🎉 Fall Sports Recognition Event

Athletes, come celebrate your fall season accomplishments!

📅 When: Wednesday, November 12 — After school until the late bus
📍 Where: Large Cafeteria

Parents: We need your help!
Please sign up to bring a donation for the celebration — items can be dropped off in the main lobby by 2 PM.
🔗 Sign Up Here

📸 Send your team photos to Mr. Atkins at
✉️ Jeremy Atkins

This event is for students and coaches only.

❄️ Winter Sports Registration (2025–26 Season)

Is your student interested in Basketball, Cheer, or Wrestling?
Registration for Winter Sports is open now through Monday, November 17, 2025.

• Physical exams must be dated November 1, 2024 or later

• Medication orders (for inhalers, epi-pens, insulin pumps) must be uploaded and indicate that the student can self-carry/administer

• Registration is available via Arbiter Sports
  → Choose Wappingers Junior High School at the bottom of the page

📧 Questions? Contact Gina Nicolari

🗓️ Winter season begins Monday, November 24, 2025!

📣 Cheerleading Tryouts

Interest Meeting: Monday, November 17 — Details to follow
Coach: Laura Kearney (✉️ Laura Kearney)

Tryout Schedule (Large Cafeteria):

• Nov. 24: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

• Dec. 1: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Practice Schedule (after tryouts):
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays — 4:30–6:30 PM

🤼 Wrestling

Tryout information — TBD

🏀 Boys Modified Basketball Tryouts

Virtual Info Meeting: Thursday, November 20 @ 4:15 PM
📍 Google Classroom (class code: bmqdgzzc)
Students only — not mandatory.

Tryout Schedule:

• Mon, Nov. 24: 2:30–4:00 PM

  • 7th Grade: 2:30–3:15 PM

  • 8th Grade: 3:15–4:00 PM
    (No late bus — please arrange rides)

• Tue, Nov. 25: 4:00–7:00 PM

  • 7th Grade: 4:00–5:30 PM

  • 8th Grade: 5:30–7:00 PM
    (A cut will be made after this day)

• Mon, Dec. 1: 2:30–4:00 PM

• Tue, Dec. 2: 4:00–5:30 PM

Bring: Sneakers, athletic attire, water bottle
Note: You must be approved on Arbiter Sports to try out!

📧 Questions? Email Coach Lynch — Robert Lynch

🏀 Girls Modified Basketball Tryouts

Virtual Info Meeting: Thursday, November 20 @ 5:15 PM
📍 Google Classroom (class code: gbpnzrkp)
Students only — not mandatory.

Tryout Schedule:

• Mon, Nov. 24: 4:00–5:30 PM

• Tue, Nov. 25: 2:30–4:00 PM

• Mon, Dec. 1: 4:00–5:30 PM

• Tue, Dec. 2: 2:30–4:00 PM

Bring: Sneakers, athletic attire, water bottle
Note: Must be cleared on Arbiter Sports to participate.

📧 Questions? Email Coach Sautter — Christopher Sautter

📅 WJHS Important Dates to Remember

(All dates are subject to change — please check ParentSquare regularly for updates.)

November 2025

• 📊 Quarter 1 Ends – November 7

• 🇺🇸 Veterans Day (No School) – November 11

• 🌎 Multicultural Night – November 13

• 🦃 Thanksgiving Recess (No School) – November 26–28

December 2025

• ❄️ Winter Concert 1 – December 3

• ❄️ Winter Concert 2 – December 4

• 🎄 Winter Recess – December 24 – January 2, 2026

January 2026

• 🗓️ Holiday (No School) – January 19

• 📊 Quarter 2 Ends – January 30

February 2026

• 📚 i-Ready Reading Assessment – February 5
    2-Hour Delay Schedule

• ❄️ Snowflake Dance – February 6

• 🧮 i-Ready Math Assessment – February 12
    2-Hour Delay Schedule

• 👩‍🏫 Superintendent Conference Day – February 13 (No school)

• 🏫 Holiday (No School) – February 16 & 17

March 2026

• ❤️ District-Wide Health & Wellness Night – March 6 (5:30–7:30 PM)

• 🎭 Spring Production – March 13, 14, 15

• 🧑‍🏫 Professional Development Day – March 20
    Half day for students – Dismissal at 10:30 AM

• 🌷 Spring Recess – March 30 – April 6

April 2026

• 📊 Quarter 3 Ends – April 17

• 🏛️ Washington, D.C. Field Trip – April 29, 30 & May 1

May 2026

• 💃 8th Grade Formal Dance – May 8

• 🎶 Spring Concert 1 – May 13

• 🎶 Spring Concert 2 – May 14

• 🎨 Festival of the Arts – May 16

• 🌟 NJHS Induction Ceremony – May 20 REVISED DATE

• 🇺🇸 Holiday (No School) – May 25

• 🚌 Boston, MA Field Trip – May 28 & 29

June 2026

• 🎓 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony – June 11
    - Session 1: 4:30–5:30 PM (Last Names A–L)
    - Session 2: 6:15–7:15 PM (Last Names M–Z)

• 🎉 Holiday (No School) – June 19

• 🌐 Foreign Language Final (8th Grade Only) – June 22

• 👋 Incoming 7th Grade Parent Meeting – June 23

• 🏅 Field Day – June 24

• 🎢 8th Grade Great Adventure Trip – June 25

• 🧑‍🏫 Superintendent Conference Day – June 26 (No school for students)

💙 WE ARE WAPPINGERS! GO WILDCATS!

WAPPINGERS STRONG!

🍎 Cafeteria Menu Updates

Check here for the latest breakfast and lunch menus!
We’ll keep this page updated each week with what’s being served — including new dishes, student favorites, and healthy choices.
Don’t forget to look out for special themed meals and seasonal treats!

🥣 Breakfast Menu

🍽️ Lunch Menu

🎉 ENL Multicultural Night

📅 Date: December 18th @ 6pm.

📍 Location: Wappingers Jr. High

Celebrate our school community’s diverse cultures with music, and activities from around the world!

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🌎 ENL Resource Night

📅 Date: November 13
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Roy C. Ketcham High School

Join us for our ENL Resource Night! Families can learn about community resources, school programs, and supports available for English as a New Language students.