Registration for Western Wayne’s Pre-Kindergarten Program will be held on the week of March 25, 2019.
Pre-kindergarten
enrollment is restricted to children who will be four (4) years of age on or
before the first day of school of the year of their enrollment.
For additional information or to schedule an appointment to register your child, please call 1-800-321-9973:
Wayne County Commissioners officially proclaimed FBLA-PBL
Week in Wayne County the first week of February after receiving a letter from
Western Wayne junior Ezra Tetreault. Ezra is the Western Wayne FBLA vice
president, Region 22 president of FBLA, and he is the vice president at large
for FBLA for the state of Pennsylvania.
Ezra and his FBLA advisor Theresa Lubash were invited to the Wayne
County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, February 7, where the group
proclaimed FBLA-PBL Week in Wayne County after reading Ezra’s letter in which
he asked them to do so.
“I
wrote to the commissioners because I wanted to see more awareness for FBLA in
Wayne County,” Ezra explained. “This
year 50 Western Wayne students will be participating in the state FBLA
competition and we are all so excited to represent our district at the state
level.”
Ezra
explained that FBLA Week is nationally recognized the second week of
February. Some activities that students
participate in as a part of it are “Tell Your Story Day” in which students take
to social media to discuss their involvement in FBLA, “Dress for Success Day”
in which students dress professionally to go to school and also show
appreciation for their FBLA advisors, “Membership Recruitment Day” in which
current FBLA members try to spread the word to prospective new members, and a
pride day in which students show school spirit among other activities throughout
the week.
Both Ezra and Western Wayne FBLA president senior Austin
Boguski were glad to participate in some of the activities for FBLA Week
especially when they took time to honor their advisor Theresa Lubash.
Ezra’s mother made cookies for Lubash and both
Austin and Ezra dressed up for the “Dress for Success Day” when they went to
Lubash and thanked her for everything she does for Western Wayne FBLA students.
“We
were both glad to be able to do something for Ms. Lubash because of all that
she does for us,” Austin said.
Both
Ezra and Austin explained that membership in Western Wayne FBLA is increasing
this year with 116 students involved in the group this season.
“I made
membership recruitment a goal for myself this year as president,” Austin, who
will attend Moravian College next year, explained. “I really care about FBLA and want other kids
to have the same experiences I have had through this program like getting to
meet new people and possible employers.”
Austin
looks forward to the state FBLA competition this April in Hershey where he will
compete with a group of Western Wayne students in the Entrepreneurship event.
He
feels all of his experiences with FBLA are greatly preparing him for his future
career in business management. He
aspires to work as a market research analyst for his uncle’s finance company in
Bethlehem.
Fellow FBLA student
leader Ezra also feels his many experiences with FBLA are preparing him for his
future.
Ezra
aspires to have a high ranking position in the military and wishes to attend
West Point.
“I feel
the number one thing I am getting out of FBLA is career readiness from all of
the duties I have to perform from my leadership positions,” Ezra explained.
Ezra
looks forward to competing in the Emerging Business Issues event at states with
his partner fellow Western Wayne senior Evan Coons. The topic that they have to debate involves microchips
in the business industry. They have to
discuss the ethics behind employers inserting a microchip in their employees
that could be used for things like building entry.
Western
Wayne Administration, faculty, and staff are proud of Ezra and Austin’s
accomplishments along with all of the accomplishments of the FBLA students who
are participating in the program this year.
They wish them the best at the upcoming state competition.
Students
who place in the top four of their events at states will go on to the national
competition in San Antonio, Texas, in late June.
National School Counseling Week 2019, “School Counselors: Providing Lessons for Life,” is celebrated from Feb. 4-8, 2019, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
Western Wayne Middle School Special Education Teacher Mrs. Nadine Taylor Prutzman had the honor of being inducted into the Wilkes Athletic Hall of Fame for 2018-2019 in the 26th class of inductees. Wilkes recognized Prutzman and five other sports alumni on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the men’s basketball game on campus.
Following this event, an induction ceremony and
reception took place in the Hall of Fame room in the Marts Center on campus.
Prutzman, who graduated in 2007, played softball for Wilkes. Prutzman helped lead the Colonels to 83 wins and the 2006 Freedom Conference championship and NCAA tournament. She was named All-Freedom Conference three times including Player of the Year as a junior in 2005.
In addition, she was
named First Team All-ECAC South, First Team All-Region and Second Team
All-American in the same season. Also, she was recognized on the Middle
Atlantic Conference All-Century Team in 2013.
Prutzman ranks seventh in runs scored (79), seventh in hits (131),
eighth in doubles (25), third in triples (8) and fifth in stolen bases (38) all
while playing in the Colonel outfield.
Prutzman has many fond
memories of her time playing softball for Wilkes University.
“I enjoyed everything about Wilkes Softball! Yes, even the
5:30 am practices! I will forever cherish the friendships made with my
teammates and coaches both on and off the diamond. I enjoyed the Martz
Bus rides, Spring Break trips, making diving catches, being in the batter’s box
with a 3-2 count, screaming to cheer my teammates on and getting lightheaded
from it, the 20 second chats in the outfield before each inning, the
superstitious rituals, and the list goes on and on,” she explained. “It is difficult to name just one memorable
and favorite moment playing softball for Wilkes. Being selected as an
All-American as an outfielder and winning the MAC Championship my senior year
would definitely be ranked high as a favorite memory.”
Prutzman felt honored to
be recognized in such a way by her collegiate alma mater.
“It hard to describe the
feeling being inducted into the Wilkes University’s Athletics Hall of Fame. The
feeling came to me when they announced all my accomplishments and statistics,”
Prutzman said. “After I heard them, I
couldn’t help but to feel very proud and honored.”
Sharing the entire
experience with her family and friends made it all the more special for
Prutzman.
“The induction event was
amazing! I had the chance to meet other athletes being induced into the Hall of
Fame who graduated college ahead of me.
I also got to connect with my former coaches, teammates, friends, and
family. There are many things that I
will remember about the event, in particular, seeing my picture in a plaque
located in the Hall of Fame room at Wilkes University,” Prutzman explained. “Just knowing that it will be displayed and
viewed by generations of athletes makes me take a breath. Having my children point to their mommy, made
me smile big.”
School Police Department participates in specialized, hands-on training.August 21, 2026This summer members of the Western Wayne School Police Department participated in specialized, hands-on training at the Pennsylvania School Safety Institute (PennSSI) to strengthen emergency readiness and threat response protocols.
Interactive Crisis Simulations: Officers engaged with PennSSI’s state-of-the-art multi-room simulator and 360-degree augmented reality technology, experiencing realistic emergency scenarios to test real-time decision-making and spatial awareness.
De-escalation & Tactical Response: The sessions emphasized practical de-escalation tactics, threat management, and building muscle memory for high-stress situations occurring on school grounds.
Crisis Communication & Incident Command: Training covered coordinated communication strategies within the Incident Command Structure, aligning police tactics with district administration and emergency management partners.
Behavioral Threat Assessment: Personnel expanded their knowledge on identifying concerning student behaviors, threat assessment frameworks, and applying trauma-informed protocols to keep schools secure without sacrificing a supportive environment.
This immersive training underscores Western Wayne’s ongoing commitment to proactive school safety, ensuring officers are equipped with the latest techniques to protect students, staff, and the surrounding school community. [...]
Senior Competes at FBLA National Leadership ConferenceJuly 6, 2026Western Wayne senior Grady Farley represented the school and the WW FBLA chapter at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas, the week of June 29th.
Grady earned the opportunity to compete at the national level in the Agribusiness event, where he demonstrated his knowledge, preparation, and professionalism among FBLA students from across the country. Competing at nationals is an outstanding accomplishment, and the district is proud of Grady’s hard work and dedication.
Pictured is Grady Farley at the FBLA National Leadership Conference. [...]
High School Student Secures Spot on the Great Wall of HonesdaleJuly 6, 2026Western Wayne High School junior Archer Long has secured a coveted spot on the Great Wall of Honesdale with his painting entitled 250 Years Under One Flag.This year’s competition theme, 2026: American Perspective, inspired artists to explore the nation’s history, identity, and future through original works of art. Archer’s selected painting is an American depiction of our nation’s history, illustrating the symbolism of westward expansion and industrial progress. It reflects the idea that our country’s freedom was forged through sacrifice and hard work, honoring the generations whose perseverance helped shape the United States.Each selected piece is digitally reproduced on an impressive 11-by-17-foot billboard vinyl panel and exhibited for one year at the intersection of 4th and Main Streets in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.More than a decade after its inception, the Great Wall of Honesdale has evolved from showcasing primarily local artists into a juried international exhibition featuring entries from around the world. The installation is enjoyed by the occupants of more than 5 million vehicles that pass the site each year and has become a popular tourist destination. Both the exhibition theme and artwork change annually, while each year’s collection remains permanently accessible online through the Wayne County Arts Alliance, where visitors can also learn more about each exhibiting artist. Please visit the website for more information: https://waynecountyartsalliance.org/windows-on-the-wall/Congratulations to Archer Long on this outstanding artistic achievement and the opportunity to share his work with thousands of visitors throughout the coming year.Pictured is Archer Long, Western Wayne High School junior, who secured a coveted spot on the Great Wall of Honesdale and is shown standing below his painting 250 Years Under One Flag. [...]
Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention
program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize
warning signs and signals, especially within social media,
from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others
and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late.
