Daily Announcements

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• Thursday | May 7, 2026

  5/7/2026
  LUNCH: SENIOR MEAL #4: Pizza, Tortellini Salad, & Ice Cream. 

  WISHING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO… Camryn Wynia!

  SCHEDULE: Odd Block Schedule

  Today is National Day of Prayer-We are called to pray every day, but this day is one that our country recognizes as a day to call on God on behalf of our country and its leaders.

   

  GENERAL: 

  - Students interested in serving on Student Council for the 2026–27 school year are invited to attend an informational meeting in the HUB on Tuesday, May 12, at 6:00 PM.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Hailey Ammons by email at Hailey.Ammons@westernchristianhs.com or connect with her at school.

  - We have several families already willing to host a Dutch student, but we really need more homes for male students. This is for three weeks starting around the end of September. Those who host will have the opportunity (not required) to go to the Netherlands in March 2027. Please contact carey.vandonselaar@wetsrenchristianhs.com if you are interested.

  - For chapel today, go right the the EC.  It’s our Spring Celebration. Sit with your Faithpack, but be ready to be gracious if our seats fill up with guests as well.  Faithpacks will not meet today.

  - Interested in a trip to Washington D.C. over spring break 2027? Plan to come (with a parent) to an informational meeting on Tuesday May 12 at 7 pm in the HUB. Questions? Talk to Mr Broersma or Miss Bierma!

  - To all those who helped out with the Hull Pack a Sack meal program-this is from Marsha Kelderman, “What an awesome group of kids from Western who came and helped on Wednesday morning.  Thank you so much for sending them over!”
  
  

  ACADEMIC REGISTRAR:

  - Students who have completed online course registrations for NCC courses or submitted a Dordt approval form need to check their email. Some of you have items to take care of prior to your registration being processed. Take care of this ASAP.

   

  COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

  - Billie Steufert, Dordt Academic and Career Advisor of Online Programs will be here over lunch tomorrow.

   

  AG/FFA:

  - Students who need a ride to Thunder Road on Friday will depart from the front of the school at 5:45 PM. Please complete the RSVP form if you have not already done so.

  - If you are missing pins or received the wrong pin, please fill out the Google Form that was sent out.
  
  

  ATHLETICS:

  - The boys' golf home meet starts at 2:00 today. Please dismiss golfers at 1:15. 

  - Girls' golf is at Cherokee today. Please dismiss at 1:45, van leaves at 2:00. 

  - Girls' soccer is at Spirit Lake tonight. The game will be played at Okoboji High School. The bus leaves at 4:00. Varsity will play first at 5:45 with JV to follow at 7:00.  

  - The boys' soccer team plays at home tonight vs Sioux City West. JV game starts at 4:30. 

  - Girls and boys track and field are at West Sioux tonight. Please dismiss at 2:45; vans will leave at 3:00. 

  - Cheer tryouts will be on May 9 from 9–10 AM in the EC. Please contact Shondra Wielenga if interested at Shondrawielenga@gmail.com or 712-470-2489.

• Wednesday | May 6, 2026

  5/6/2026
  LUNCH: SENIOR MEAL #5: Walking Taco, Potato Wedges, Spring Salad, Mixed Veggies & a Brownie Parfait. 

  WISHING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO… Jesse Heynen!

  SCHEDULE: Odd Block Schedule

   

  GENERAL: 

  - Today through Friday - Western will be participating in Chalk the Walk, a community-wide event where people are encouraged to fill sidewalks with supportive and positive messages to raise awareness about mental health. If you'd like to do this during your lunches, breaks or study halls, please communicate with your teacher and you can find chalk either in Ms. Vanden Bosch, Mrs. Khang or Mr. Pollema's office. 

  - Students interested in serving on Student Council for the 2026–27 school year are invited to attend an informational meeting in the HUB on Tuesday, May 12, at 6:00 PM.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Hailey Ammons by email at Hailey.Ammons@westernchristianhs.com or connect with her at school.

   

  COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

   - Billie Steufert, Dordt Academic and Career Advisor of Online Programs will be here over lunch on Friday, May 8.

   

  TECH DESK: 
  - Seniors, please start your Google Takeout process to transfer your school Google account over to your personal. 

   

  ATHLETICS: 
  - Please dismiss track and field today at 11:30. Assignments are posted on BAND.

• Tuesday | May 5, 2026

  5/5/2026
  
  LUNCH: Chicken Fajitas, Hashbrowns, and Green Beans

  WISHING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO… Madi Krikke!

  SCHEDULE: Regular 8-Period Schedule 

   

  ATHLETICS:

  - Baseball and softball practices start this week. Anyone interested in going out can head to practice and talk with the coaches.  
  
  

  Ag/FFA: 

  - Western Christian FFA Banquet is at 6 pm on May 5 in the EC. All FFA members need to be there at 5:45. 

  - While the EC is being set up for the FFA Banquet, we ask that students please stay out of that area during breaks. Thanks for your cooperation!!

• Monday | May 4, 2026

  5/4/2026
  LUNCH: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn

  SCHEDULE: Regular 8-Period Schedule

   

  COLLEGE/SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

  - Seniors: Just a reminder that the Jenner Johnson scholarship essay is due today. If you are attending a community college and entering the skilled trades, please see the scholarship spreadsheet for information.
  

   

  AG/FFA:

  - Western Christian FFA Banquet is at 6 pm on May 5 in the EC. All FFA members need to be there at 5:45. 

   

  ATHLETICS:

  - Girls and boys golf will be out all day today for a tournament. Girls' golf is at Spencer, and boys' golf is at Spirit Lake. 
  - Girls and boys soccer play Spencer tonight. The boys are home, and the girls are away. The girls' bus leaves at 3:00. 
  - Girls and boys track and field host their home meet tonight at Hesla Field. Field events start at 4:30, with running starting at 4:45. 
  - Baseball and softball practices start this week. Anyone interested in going out can head to practice and talk with the coaches.