Members of the Western Wayne School District’s administrative team provided lunch to campers at Dyberry Day Camp.
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2017 – 2018 School Calendar Available
The latest 2017-2018 calendar is now available for download.
Class of 2018 – SENIOR PORTRAITS
Western Wayne is pleased to announce that our official 2018 senior portrait photography company is Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch. As a reminder, Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch will be at Evergreen Elementary School in Hamlin on July 19th, 20th and 21st.
Please schedule your appointment online at:
http://www.PRESTIGEPORTRAITS.COM
For more details see the following documents
Summer School Information
Summer School for students in grades 7th through 12th grade will be held at Evergreen Elementary for the month of July. Registration is June 28th or 29th at Evergreen Elementary and classes cost $150 per course (see flyer for more details).
Middle School Holds Annual Ceremony
Western Wayne Middle School held their annual 8th Grade Moving-Up Ceremony on Thursday, June 15, in the middle school gym. All 8th grade students received awards in various categories for excellence or improvement in all academic and unified arts classes. In addition, students received awards for good citizenship, excellent work habits, and for a variety of high academic achievements such as making the honor roll for 11 quarters in middle school from 6th through 8th grade. It is also a Western Wayne Middle School tradition for many years that two outstanding students, one male and one female, are recognized for their patriotism and leadership among other qualities. The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the local American Legion present these awards.
Charlene Edgerton and Eloise Fasshauer presented the Daughters of the American Revolution Award to 8th grader Jamie Bryan. Jamie received the good citizenship medal from the Daughters of the American Revolution for being an outstanding student in the 8th grade class who exhibits the qualities of honor and honesty, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism. George Shaffer presented the American Legion Award to 8th grader Leonard Maiocco.
Lenny received this annual award for being an outstanding student in the 8th grade class who exhibits the qualities of honor, scholarship, Americanism, leadership, and courage. From left: Kristen Donohue, middle school principal; Jamie Bryan, who received the good citizenship medal from the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; and Leonard Maiocco, who received the American Legion Award from the local chapter of the American Legion.
Pictured are eighth grade students before the annual Moving-Up Ceremony which was held on Thursday, June 15, in the middle school gym. From left, row one: Courtney Petrilak, Lily Black, and Diala Hassan. From left, back row: Chris Wallace, Logan Shaffer, Caleb Hoch, and Caydence Faatz.
Pictured are some eighth grade students after having received awards at the annual Moving-Up Ceremony. From left: Tim O’Sullivan, Carter Swingle, Justin Thorpe, Jeremiah Pauler, Alex Taylor, and Harry Martinez.
Pictured are eighth graders Jake Jones and Lily Visceglia, who along with receiving awards at the Moving-Up Ceremony were both nominated for Student of the Month for April for their work in Western Wayne’s production of Bye Bye Birdie.
Pictured are eighth grade graduates. Row one, in front: Natasha Orehek. From left, second row: Abby Lopez, Amanda Young, Madeline Pasake, and Hailey Robbins.
2017 Middle School Moving Up Presentation Download
Graduation Streaming Information
Graduation will be live-streamed via Facebook live and will be activated at approximately 5:50 PM.
https://www.facebook.com/Western-Wayne-School-District-678309335590781/
The Labyrinth
Download a copy of The Labyrinth HERE
Western Wayne Marching Band warming up with Senior Molly Nagle
Pictured are members of the Western Wayne Marching Band warming up with Senior Molly Nagle, drum major, before the Flag Day parade held in Waymart on Saturday, June 10.
Western Wayne Marching Band and Color Guard Participate in Annual Flag Day Parade
The Western Wayne Marching Band and Color Guard performed in Waymart’s annual Flag Day parade on Saturday, June 10. Pictured are members of the Color Guard. From left, seated, row one: Lily Gale, Alexis Lanza, captain. From left, kneeling, row two: Gabby Velez, Abby Lopez, Caitlyn Burdick, and Brianna Trutt. From left, standing: Kate Hirsch, Terra Harty, Haley Post, Alex Filkovsky, Rachael Harsch, Brady McElheny, and Ellen Dwyer.
ALL NEWS
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. [...]
