wmchc.net – We help enroll uninsured children in CHIP, Medicaid & WMCHC’s Sliding Fee Scale!
Contact WMCHC’s Outreach and Enrollment office at 570-251-6569 or 570-251-6554 to discuss options for your child’s healthcare coverage. Convenient appointments between 7 am and 6 pm at 630 Park Street, Honesdale, PA.
Officers and members of Western Wayne FBLA recently attended the Region 22 FBLA Regional Leadership Workshop at Woodloch Resort. Members of Region 22 FBLA began the day ice skating and playing ice hockey at the rink at Woodloch. After ice skating, members attended the opening session of the workshop. Employees from Woodloch Resorts spoke about the history of Woodloch and careers in the hospitality industry. The Region 22 FBLA officer team then conducted the business session of the workshop. Jared Goldman, Region 22 FBLA Secretary, read the minutes from the previous meeting, took roll of all chapters in attendance and took minutes of the meeting. At the end of the business session a gift card raffle was held with all of the proceeds going to Make-A-Wish, this year’s state project.
The Western Wayne Drama Club will host a Cabaret Night at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 7, in the high school auditorium in celebration of Western Wayne’s 50th Anniversary. Admission is free!
Light refreshments will be available for purchase along with basket raffles. The community is invited to attend. We are still accepting alumni registration to perform in the event. If you are interested in participating, please use the following link to register. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mHgN-uSGv3zLyWFpRJNhOz93Ww8tcwGflmxKA_dXSik/edit
Any questions, please email Mrs. Jessica McLaughlin at jmclau@wwsd.io
Members of the Western Wayne CATS Club volunteered at the Keystone Mission in Scranton on December 2 by serving lunch and providing a bagged supper for the homeless shelter. They also volunteered their time by helping sort clothing and helping in any other needed way.
Thank you from the RDW PTA to all those who came to see Santa on Dec 9th!
It has been reported to Western Wayne that several members of the public have received phone calls from a caller identifying themselves as Cheryl from the Western Wayne High School and have asked for money. Please know that these fraudulent communications are the unauthorized actions of third parties not associated with the Western Wayne School District. Awareness and recognition of a phishing attempt is vital to protecting yourself against theft and other related crimes. Please remain cautious this holiday season as these attempts may escalate or change in message.
Western Wayne’s CATS Club on, Wednesday, November 30, 2022, presented Anna Semler from Victims Intervention in Honesdale, PA, – 25 snap bags filled with supplies for women in domestic violence situations or sexual assault. The bags were donated by Amy Dunn of Mountain Quiltworks, Honesdale. Pictured from left are: McKenzie Laity, Anna Semler – VIP; Ava Daniels, and Analise DeLeon-Bello.
Join Western Wayne as they receive a special group offer to our game against the Wolfpack, affiliate of the NHL’s New York Rangers! Each ticket sold generates $4 back to Western Wayne as a fundraiser!
PENGUINS VS. HARTFORD WOLF PACK SATURDAY, JANUARY 7th, 2023 – 6:05 PM
Join Western Wayne as they receive a special group offer to our game against the Wolfpack, affiliate of the NHL’s New York Rangers! Each ticket sold generates $4 back to Western Wayne as a fundraiser!
Pricing: Red Zone Lower Level – $24
$4 add on for a hot dog, chips & soda voucher available!
Please return orders to: WBS Penguins | ATTN: David Casey | 40 Coal Street | Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or Call 570-208-5419 to order over phone, or e-mail scanned flier to dcasey@wbspenguins.com
Questions about tickets, seating or the arena? E-mail Dave Casey at dcasey@wbspenguins.com or call 570-208-5419
Pictured are the winners of the Turkey Trot held at Western Wayne Middle School on November 22. From left 8th Grade: Eric McGrath, Makenzie Chearney; 7th Grade: Ben McCleland, Sadie Booths; and 6th Grade: Andraye Agnello, Maci Lazorchak.
The Western Wayne Drama Club will host a Cabaret Night the evening of Saturday, January 7, in the high school auditorium in celebration of Western Wayne’s 50th Anniversary. Any alumni who participated in musicals at Western Wayne is invited to participate in the event. You can sing a song from one of your favorite shows or help our stage crew. The community is invited to the event as well! If you are interested in participating, please use the following link to register for the event. We would like to have registration complete to help us further plan by DECEMBER 16. Any questions, please email Mrs. Jessica McLaughlin at jmclau@wwsd.io We look forward to seeing you back up on stage in 2023!
Student Council Homecoming Food DriveNovember 13, 2024Western Wayne High School Student Council recently delivered donations to the food pantry volunteers in Waymart as run by the Calvary United Methodist Church.
During Homecoming week, the Western Wayne High School Student Council collected nonperishable food items from the school and community to help stock local food pantries, including items donated as admission into the Varsity football game.
The donations were made to the food pantries at Calvary United Methodist Church in Waymart and St. Thomas More Food Pantry in Lake Ariel.
If interested in these resources or to make donations, please contact the United Methodist Church in Waymart via Donna LaBar at 570-470-3763 and the Thomas More Food Pantry via Jen Cruciani at office@stthomas-stmary.com
From left: Becky Leljedal, Mrs. Jenkins, and Donna LaBar. [...]
After School TutoringNovember 12, 2024After school tutoring is available. Get a permission form in Guidance. [...]
Creative Writing Students Compete in “Fright Club” ContestNovember 11, 2024During October’s spooky season, WWHS students in the Creative Writing elective competed to give senior class readers the biggest “fright” by composing a 100-word or less mini saga. Students could opt to submit their sagas to a national level competition via the Young Writers 2024 “Fright Club” contest.
Runners up were senior Anthony Donnini’s “Monster,” junior Makayla Fullone’s “Performance is a Promise to be Kept ,” and senior Vallita Belinova’s “Rite Aid.”
Senior Lillian Maros took the first place “boo-basket” prize for her chilling poetic saga, “Black Sheep.”
Winners (left to right):Anthony Donnini , Lillian Maros, Makayla Fullone, and Vallita Belinova (not pictured). [...]
Students Recognized Nationally for PSAT ScoresNovember 7, 2024Five Western Wayne High School students have been recognized nationally for their PSAT scores this year. They include: Mia Arcadipane, Lillian Bronson, David Elias, Antonio Fisichella, and Hailey Wasman.
The students feel honored for this recognition and look forward to attending college to study a variety of subjects to further their future careers.
First, Mia Arcadipane, junior, is involved in the following school activities: cross county, track, wrestling, FBLA, NHS, Cats Club, and Student Ambassador Program. Mia is excited to study veterinary medicine after graduation.
“I have always loved science and biology and am excited to learn about these subjects,” she said.
Another nationally recognized student is Lillian Bronson, senior.
She participates in the following activities: Envirothon, soccer, NHS, and Cats Club, where she serves as treasurer.
Lillian plans to pursue a career path involving conservation and wants to study related areas in college.
“I grew up constantly being outside and hunting,” she explained. “I like our environment and want to protect it.”
Next, David Elias, senior, participates in basketball, track, FBLA, and PBIS committee.
He wishes to study mathematics further after graduation through a major in mechanical engineering.
“My favorite subjects are calculus and physics, and they go hand in hand in the field I wish to pursue,” David said.
Another high-achieving PSAT student is Antonio Fisichella, junior. Anotonio is involved in a variety of sports and activities including: Envirothon, Science Olympiad, political science club, outdoor and indoor track, cross country, and student council. In addition, he has been highly involved in the school’s band for the past four years playing percussion in the marching and concert band and participating in both the pit and pep bands.
Antonio greatly values his faith and looks forward to pursuing the study of neurology in college.
“God is good,” he said when reflecting on his recognition for his test score and his future plans.
Finally, Hailey Wasman, junior, is an accomplished member of her local 4H club. She has been showing animals since she was four years old. Some animals she has shown include: goats, lamb, dairy, beef, etc. In addition, she is a member of the Wayne County Livestock Judging Team and is a member of NHS at school.
Her path in 4-H and her strong achievements in academics have led her to pursue a career as a large animal veterinarian with a speciality in reproduction. She wants to study this particular field in college.
“This field of study will help me and others to build strength in our animals,” she explained. “I will learn how to do this by studying different aspects of genealogy in my future coursework.”
The Western Wayne School District wishes these nationally recognized students the best in their future studies at Western Wayne and their respective colleges upon graduation.
From left: Antonio Fisichella, Hailey Wasman, Lillian Bronson, Mr. Paul Gregorski, high school principal; David Elias, and Mia Arcadipane. [...]
Drama Club to Host Holiday Murder Mystery Dinner on Dec. 6November 6, 2024The Western Wayne Drama Club is now accepting reservations for our HOLIDAY MURDER MYSTERY DINNER on Friday, December 6, from 6 to 8 pm in the High School Cafeteria.
This event is for adults and students grades 8 and up ONLY. Adult ticket cost $25 dollars; students and senior citizens for $20 dollars. Cost includes: appetizers, soda and water, buffet dinner catered by RPlace, and live show. More information in ticket link.
Reservations accepted now through Nov. 22. PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO DRESS IN 1920s ATTIRE. There will be audience prizes for best costume! We hope you join us for this unique night out hosted by our Drama Club students this holiday season! Questions, email jmclau@wwsd.io
See order link for more details below. Paper order form attached, if preferred.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_2TJjhZqD8u9LolAyFEkoBj1UDIBQhLF7twGyKXJGl4/edit#response=ACYDBNjB1v5pHKuPdYtYBAIQTz4g3JBZuuA8K5HOUNAMe6dEqiym1ckR1-4EAAj8ScB2w2A
Happy early holiday season from the Western Wayne Drama Club! [...]
