Giving Thanks for Great Students! November Brag Tag Winners!
As we move into a month focused on gratitude, we want to give a huge shout-out to our incredible November Brag Tag winners! These students went the extra mile to embody the PJH spirit.
Our teachers nominated these outstanding individuals for showing incredible characteristics like:
Engage: Curiosity Champion, Active Listener, Collaborative Catalyst, Problem Solver Pro, Discussion Driver, Inquiry Innovator, Resourceful Researcher, Tech Trailblazer, Creative Contributor, Enthusiastic Engager!
Empower: Self-Starter Star, Voice for Change, Leadership Luminary, Goal Getter, Resilience Rockstar, Accountability Ace, Mentor Mindset, Conflict Resolver, Initiative Taker, Confident Communicator!
Grow: Growth Mindset Guru, Skill Builder, Knowledge Navigator, Reflective Learner, Perseverance Powerhouse, Mastery Seeker, Feedback Follower, Challenge Conqueror, Skill Sharpening, Learning Leaps!
Thank you, students, for making Pontiac Junior High a better place every day. Your commitment to Engage, Empower, and Grow is inspiring! Congratulations! 💙💛
#105percent #engageempowergrow
🌟Tonight’s the night!
Join us for the Achieving New Heights Open House tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the William Holliday Dome!
Meet district leadership, architects, and finance representatives who will be available to answer your questions and provide details about the district’s facility planning process.
This is your chance to learn, share your input, and be part of shaping the future of our schools! 💙💛
Learn more at: PWHNewHeights.com.
We’re getting ready for our Achieving New Heights Open House, and we hope to see YOU there!
đź—“ When: Monday, November 17
🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m.
đź“Ť Where: William Holliday Dome
This is your chance to:
🔹 Learn about the district’s facility planning process
🔹Hear directly from district leaders, architects, and finance professionals
🔹 Review community feedback and share your own ideas
Whether you’ve attended a previous session or this is your first, your voice makes a difference! Help shape the future of Pontiac William Holliday School District 105. 💙
Learn more at: PWHNewHeights.com.
đź“Ł We Need Your Voice!
PWH District 105 is exploring whether building a new PreK–8th grade school is the right step for our students and community.
Before any decisions are made, we want to hear from YOU!
đź“ť Take the community survey today at pwh105survey.com or visit the District Office at 400 Ashland Dr., Fairview Heights, for a paper copy.
Your feedback will help shape the future of our schools!
Pontiac William Holliday School District 105 is currently seeking an Extended School Program (ESP)/Day Camp Director at William Holliday Elementary School, beginning immediately with a schedule to be determined; salary is based on experience with a range of $18 to $21 per hour and includes benefits such as paid sick leave, personal leave, paid holidays, attendance bonus, and retirement. Apply online and view the full job description at https://www.pwh105.org/page/vacancies or email Dr. Brian Arteberry at barteberry@pwh105.org.
🏫 We want to hear from YOU!
Join us for the Achieving New Heights Open House on Monday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the William Holliday Dome.
Learn about the district’s facility planning process, see feedback community members have shared so far, and add your own voice to the conversation.
District leadership, architects, and finance experts will provide information and answer your questions.
đź“… Date: November 17
🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m.
đź“Ť Location: William Holliday Dome
Let’s build a strong future together. Your feedback matters. 💙💛
Learn more at: PWHNewHeights.com.
Our schools have served generations—but today, space and safety challenges are holding students back.
Aging roofs, plumbing, and heating need major updates.
Buildings lack secure entries, storm shelters, and updated fire systems.
Accessibility issues make it hard for some students to move through the buildings.
Classrooms and cafeterias are crowded.
Drop-off and pick-up are congested.
These challenges are real—but you can be part of the solution.
Join us!
đź“… Tours:
👉 Nov. 12 or Nov. 13 | 4:30–6:30 p.m. | Pontiac Gym
(We look forward to taking you on a tour of our campus)
Learn more: PWHNewHeights.com
We’re Hiring!
Pontiac William Holliday School District 105 is looking for dependable team members to fill several open positions:
• Paraprofessionals – $100/day
• Substitute Teachers – $110/day
• Kitchen Substitutes – $15/hr
• Custodian Substitutes – $15/hr
Interested? Reach out to Kelly Monroe at kmonroe@pwh105.org or call 618-233-6004.
Thank you, Pontiac-William Holliday community! 💙💛
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the recent Achieving New Heights Building Tours and Community Workshops. Your input, ideas, and honest feedback are helping us shape the future of our schools and ensure we continue to provide safe, updated, and inspiring spaces for every student.
If you weren’t able to attend, there’s still time to get involved! Join us for our Open House on November 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the William Holliday Dome. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the district’s facility planning process, review what we’ve heard so far, and share your own thoughts and priorities for the future.
Your voice matters — together, we’re building the future of Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105! 🏫✨
Learn more at: PWHNewHeights.com.
