The Western Wayne High School has been awarded the 2016 Educational Alliance Grant by ExxonMobil and Liberty Petroleum. The $ 500 grant will be used to service the needs of student educational programs and activities within the Western Wayne High School. We are very pleased that ExxonMobil and Liberty have provided our students with increased educational opportunities and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them in the future.
From left: Victoria Kroll, Melony Mitchell, Anthony Zoppi, general science teacher; Nick Kassen, and Daniel Kassen. All of the Western Wayne High School students pictured have entered a project they completed in Zoppi’s General Science class into a national energy conservation contest sponsored by the National Energy Foundation, PPL Electric Utilities, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students are holding energy efficiency kits that all Western Wayne freshmen received this school year.
On December 1st, elements of Western Wayne’s 339 Plan for Career and College Readiness were showcased at a state conference. Ms. Booth (RDW School Counselor) and Mrs. Bayly (WW School Counseling intern) attended the Pennsylvania School Counselor’s Association (PSCA) annual conference in State College, PA. They presented an hour-long workshop entitled “Elementary Career Readiness- Igniting the Spark in Every Student.” The presentation included successful ideas on school-wide interventions (ex: teachers sharing their career journeys), classroom interventions (ex: fourth-grade guidance lessons on career), a small group intervention (Tugboats support group) and an individual intervention (career portfolio). Feedback from the presentation was very positive, including a comment from the PSCA president: “This was the best workshop of the day!”
Western Wayne’s has a long standing tradition (30 plus years) of participating in the preparation for the annual Friends of The Poor Thanksgiving Dinner held at the Scranton Cultural Center. In addition to the culinary students peeling potatoes and setting tables, they also make 170 centerpeices. The elementary students from both sides of the district make table favors equalling 1200 favors.
All members enjoyed the beautiful outside weather as they completed a number of physical fitness stations, each with a different physical activity. It is our mission to learn to balance the academics of school with physical well-being while developing social relationships. Join us by setting schedules for sufficient rest or sleep, (8-10 hours per night), eating a well-balanced diet and attending school regularly.
Girl Scout Troop #50256 at EverGreen Elementary of the Western Wayne School District is giving back to their community! This incredible group of young ladies is having a bathrobe drive that will keep the residents of Julia Ribaudo Nursing Home warm and cozy this winter. The girls were doing volunteer hours at the nursing home and noticed many residents without robes so they decided to start a bathrobe drive to get them robes. The girls are looking to collect 100 robes for the residents before Christmas.
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After nearly a century, Wayne County’s glass making heritage will come back to life as professors and glass artists from Keystone College demonstrate hot glass blowing for parents and members of the community. Free demonstrations will be held on Saturday, November 5th from 9 am to 3 pm at the high school. Teachers and administrators from regional schools are encouraged to attend the public demonstrations to learn how they can bring this STEAM program to their schools. Several school clubs will sell refreshments during the public demonstrations. We hope to see you there!
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. [...]
