FUN STUFF!
Seventh and Eighth Grade Choir chosen for the "BEST OF THE DAY" award at Organizational Contest!! (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025)
CONGRATS 2024 ILMEA Honor and Jazz Choir Students!
Tygh Achas
Ava Antonacci
Mason Bishop
Aliyah Blake
Adriana Boehm
Will Boehm
Harper Clatfelter
Kinleigh Correll
Ariana Fickas
Sophie Gleason
Noah Hardy
Trudy Jagels
Reagan Lascody
Eva McElhiney
John O'Neal
Olivia Reinders
Asije Sadiku
Charlea Stark
Tatum Strack
Kim Turley
Cooper Voights
Payton Westfall
Ella Westlake
Izzie Wherley
Trent Wilson
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! My name is Kristy Cole, and I am starting my 30th year of teaching! I am the director of junior high choirs, vocal director of the high school musical, and head speech coach. I am SO EXCITED to begin another great year of educating my awesome students. This will be a great way for you to check dates, times, or any other needed information throughout the school year.
CONTACT INFO:
Kristy Cole
E-mail: cole@wcusd15.org
REMIND APP CODES (This is a great way for students and parents to get reminders and information):
Fifth Grade: https://www.remind.com/join/5wjhschoir
Sixth Grade: https://www.remind.com/join/wjhschoir6
Seventh and Eighth Grades: https://www.remind.com/join/singwjhs
Boppin’ Bee Bees: https://www.remind.com/join/boppinbb
GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODES:
5th Grade 6A Hour: pg64gepj
5th Grade 6B Hour: zotpkax5
6th Grade 4th Hour: rvysspd7
6th Grade 5th Hour: pp6dhuqg
7th Hour: b2qp7syq
8th Hour: g5ymiqgt
Boppin’ BBs: 5v77nsro
2025-2026 CALENDAR:
These are our PROPOSED performance dates. Please make note of them on your calendars. The performances in bold are the mandatory concerts/performances. The other dates will apply to those involved, or are optional.
Oct. 1: ILMEA Online Auditions Due (optional for 7th-8th graders)
Nov. 1: ILMEA Festival @WIU for students selected from auditions
Nov. 8: Speech Competition
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Program by the 5th Grade Chorus
Nov. 15: ILMEA Jazz Festival @Southeast (select 7-8th grade)
Dec. 12: Madrigal Opening Night (Boppin' BBs only) 7PM
Dec. 13: Madrigal Performances (Boppin' BBs only) 2PM, 7PM
Dec. 16: Winter Concerts - 6th grade and Boppin' BBs @ 6:00, 7-8th Grade and Boppin' BBs @ 7:30
Feb: (Date TBA) Fine Arts Camp (optional for 5th Grade)
Feb. 28: Solo and Ensemble Contest (optional for all 6th-8th grade)
March 13-14: High School Musical
May 1: Organizational Contest (7th-8th Grade only)
May 2: Vocal Jazz Cabaret Night (Boppin' BBs only)
May 6: Spring Concerts - 6th grade and Boppin' BBs @ 6:00, 7-8th Grade and Boppin' BBs @ 7:30
May 13: 5th Grade Spring Performance - 6:30PM
Summer Date TBA: Musical Theater Camp and Performance