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Freshman Orientation

The Freshman Orientation will be hosted virtually this year, through the following link. Information on this link will include the slideshow presentation of the program, a video tour of the school, and a very helpful survival guide. Our goal is for you to have all of the information you need to successfully start the year. If you need a personal appointment or want a small group tour of the school, they will be conducted by appointment on August 31st from 10:30-2:30. Please call the High School Counseling Department at 1-800-321-9973 to schedule your appointment or tour.

The orientation link can be found below.
https://ww3.westernwayne.org/freshman-orientation/

FBLA National Leadership Experience

Recently, five members of the Western Wayne chapter of Future Business Leaders of America were recognized during the FBLA National Leadership Experience.  The team of Lenny Maiocco, Sydney Peet, Darlene Black, Kate Mattern, and Lena Piccolino captured a third-place award in the Parliamentary Procedure event.

            This year’s National Leadership Conference was originally scheduled for Salt Lake City, Utah in late June.  However, the COVID-19 virus put an end to all travel as well as school.  FBLA-PBL, Inc. decided to provide its members with an opportunity to compete in its National Awards Program and chose to host a national conference virtually.  

First, the above members took their objective tests individually and online.  Once they advanced to the final round (top 15 teams in the country), the students were given the parliamentary problem and used the Zoom app to record the performance part of the event, which consisted of a role play of a chapter meeting.

            Also participating in this virtual leadership experience were Western Wayne’s Rachel Hoch, Kaeli Romanowski, and Abby Kapschull—Intro to FBLA; Gabby Tetreault, Ashton Fitzsimmons, and Rachel Tuman—Intro to Parliamentary Procedure; Lacey Falloon and Celeste Orchard, Accounting I; and Landon Firmstone, Julia Lamberton, and Collin Murray, Entrepreneurship.

            For the fortieth consecutive year, the Western Wayne chapter received the Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit, the highest award a chapter can receive on the national level.

            Theresa Lubash is the local chapter adviser. 

Graduation pictures – Available Now

Graduation pictures are available for pick up at the high school office on Monday July 13. If you or your child participated in the virtual walking across the stage for graduation, the pictures taken by the photographer are ready. There is a CD with the photos or the graduate and of the families. High office is open Monday-Friday 8-3.

Health and Safety Plan Update

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Health and Safety Plan Update

Created: 13 - 07 - 2020
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I hope you are all staying safe and able to enjoy the summer months. As we approach the middle of July, I want to take a moment to let you know that we have been diligently planning for the start of next school year. The District formed a committee to develop our Health and Safety Plan for our schools. The plan is based on CDC, PA Department of Health, American Academy of Pediatrics, and PA Department of Education guidelines and recommendations. We have worked with our surrounding school districts along with local health and emergency management officials to implement procedures and practices to keep our students and staff safe.
The plan is designed to have fully operational educational delivery modes in a variety of formats. While we anticipate starting school on time and in classrooms, we have to be prepared to adjust our programming to both meet the needs of our students and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
We anticipate that the plan will be completed by late July with Board approval and public release by early August.
Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated in the coming weeks as we begin to implement the various components of the plan. Please stay tuned for more information, and have a safe and wonderful rest of summer.


Sincerely,


Matthew Barrett, Ed. D.
Superintendent

Western Wayne Parent/Guardian Survey

Recently, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) released preliminary guidance for the phased reopening of Pre-K to 12 schools. Western Wayne School District intends to consider all of the guidelines put forth by PDE, CDC, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Our goal is to welcome students back to school in the fall. Surely, the safety of our students along with continued excellence in education will by our top priorities.

We are asking all parents/guardians to complete the following survey to assist us in the planning of the reopening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year. If you are unable to complete the survey online, please contact the District Office at 1-800-321-9973.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSde6e9DjPmojCnDAFdao9eM1FTXQx0Dbk_rLN4xN6BWTMoNuQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Responses will be collected through July 1, 2020.

Western Wayne Teachers Donate to Wayne County Food Bank

Western Wayne teachers held a fundraiser for the Wayne County Food Bank during the school closure to give back to the community during the COVID-19 emergency.
The teachers worked diligently to spread the word in the community to raise the funds through the selling of shirts that appropriately read “Wildcat Strong.” Because of the efforts of the teachers with the help of the Wildcat community, $1050 was raised for the Wayne County Emergency Food Relief Fund through the shirt sale.
“We began this fundraiser in the midst of us learning a new way of teaching because the health and well-being of our students is at the forefront of our priorities,” Melissa Williams, Western Wayne Middle School teacher, said. “We are so grateful to the community for helping us in our efforts to raise these funds to help those in need.”
In addition to the money raised from the t-shirt sale, WWEA, the teachers of the Western Wayne Education Association, also, donated $1,000 to the Wayne County Emergency Food Relief Fund making the combined donation total $2,050.
The teachers of Western Wayne felt grateful about having the opportunity to give back to the community during this difficult time.

Pictured is the t-shirt that was sold in the fundraiser led by Western Wayne teachers for the Wayne County Food Bank.

Full article here: https://www.waynecountypa.gov/169/Pantry

WW FCCLA Recognized at Virtual State Leadership Conference

The FCCLA Western Wayne Chapter received recognition at the Virtual State Leadership Conference held this past spring.  Western Wayne FCCLA received three award certificates.

The club’s adviser Mrs. Lori Lucchesi was recognized for being a PA FCCLA Adviser for five years; Western Wayne High School was recognized for outstanding FCCLA Membership for being the largest high school; and Western Wayne student Kennedy Mistishin received the great honor of being recognized as Chapter Member of the year.

Lucchesi is extremely proud of all of the work done in Western Wayne’s FCCLA chapter this year. The students helped at Western Wayne’s annual Veterans Day assembly, held a very successful Breakfast with Santa community service project, and worked many hours to prepare their FCCLA State Leadership Conference projects, among many other events and activities that the club did together.  Mrs. Paula Lamberton was a volunteer for the organization this year, and the Breakfast with Santa would not have happened without Paula’s hard work.

“I am proud of all of the efforts of Western Wayne FCCLA members,” Mrs. Lucchesi said.  “I look forward to continuing to work with our students to do more great work for FCCLA in the future.”

Pictured are students in Western Wayne’s FCCLA Club helping to greet Veterans for Western Wayne’s annual Veterans Day Assembly this past November.  From left: Paige Bell, Zoey Goldman, Kennedy Mistishin, Chapter Member of the year; Jaquelyn Morris, and Jaden Gregory.

Western Wayne Senior Receives Music Scholarship

Senior Western Wayne band student Kristoff Bien-Aime has received the Tim Bell Scholarship.  It is a Fall Music Festival Scholarship awarded to the graduating senior who exhibits a  passion for music and the ability to lead and inspire others with the power of music. The scholarship is given to a student who enhances and values their community by uniting others and creating an enriched environment with their love for music.  Kristoff will use his scholarship at Widener University in the fall.  In addition, Kristoff was recently awarded the Black and Gold Award by the Western Wayne Band.  The Black and Gold Award is the only award that Western Wayne Band members themselves vote on for one of their own. Some of the qualities considered for this award are that it goes to the student who has the most spirit and school pride in the group.