Due to bad weather predicted for Satruday, January 13th, 2018 all sports, including practice are cancelled,
Athletics
Varsity Wrestling Tri-Meet will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.
Wrestling will be held in the Middle School Gym.
The Tri-Meet schedule will go as follows:
- 5:00 – Weigh Ins
- 6:00 – WW vs Lackawanna Trail
- 6:45 – Lackawanna Trail vs Blue Ridge
- 7:30 – Blue Rige vs WW
Girls Basketball game vs Delaware Valley Postponed to Tuesday, Jan 9, 2017.
Make-Up Basketball games to be played on Saturday 1/6/18.
Here are the updates for basketball games:
- Boys Varsity will play at Honesdale in the Middle School Gym tomorrow, 1/6/18. JV starts at 12:30 PM and Varsity at 2:00 PM.
- Girls Varsity will play Honesdale at home tomorrow, 1/6/18. JV starts at 11:00 AM and Varsity will play at 12:15 PM. – High School Gym.
- Boys Freshman game with Honesdale will be played tomorrow, 1/6/18 at 11:00 AM in the Middle School gym.
- Girls JH game with Wallenpaupack will be played tomorrow, 1/6/18 in the High School gym after the varsity game. Will start at 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM.
- Boys JH game scheduled for tomorrow at North Pocono, 1/6/18 will now be played on 1/15/18.
Boys and Girls Regular Season Basketball Starts This Week!
Boys will host West Scranton on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. JV starts at 6:00 PM and Varsity 7:15 PM.
Girls will host Honesdale on Friday, January 5, 2018. JV starts at 6:00 PM and Varsity at 7:15 PM.
Come out and support the teams! 
Basketball and Wrestling Holiday Tournament Information
Tis the season for Holiday Tournaments!
Boys Basketball
December 23th & 26th – Forest City Rotary Tournament: Tip off on Saturday is set for 3:30 PM JV vs Mt. View and Varsity 5:00 PM vs Mt. View. Tuesday, December 26 TBA pending results from Saturday. All games played at Forest City High School.
Girls Basketball
December 26th and December 28th – Honesdale Jaycees Holiday Tournament: Tip off for the girls is at 7:15 PM on December 26. On Dec 28 either 5:45 PM or 7:15 PM. Girls JV will play on Dec 28th at 4:15 PM. All games will be played at Honesdale High School.
Wrestling (Varsity)
Tunkhannock Kiwanis Tournament: December 27th -Wrestling begins at 9:00 AM at Tunkhannock High School. Day 2, December 28th also at Tunkhanock High School at 9:00 AM
Wrestling (JH)
December 23rd wrestling in the Hawkeye Memorial Individual Tournament at Hanover High School. Wrestling starts at 9:00 AM.
Freshman Basketball
December 29th Donald J Wolff Freshman Holiday Tournament: WW vs West Scranton at 12:00 PM in Scranton High School Gym
Boys Basketball Cal King Tournament Champs!
Last they were Cal King Basketball Tournament Runner-ups, not this year, this year they took the title! Way to go boys! Congratulations!
Girls Varsity Basketball Team off to a great start!
The girls traveled up to Towanda this past weekend and took home the prize: Towanda Tip-Off Champions! Great way to start off the season.
Congratulations Coach Wolff-Scranton Times and NPF Coach of the Year
Scranton Times – In his second season, guided team to wins in its first six games which included three by shutout and finished season 7-4 overall. Wildcats qualified for the District 2 Class 3A playoffs for the first time in school history which began in 1973. Has 13-9 career record.
NPF – In his second season as a head coach, he helped lead Western Wayne to its first-ever District 2 home playoff game. … Guided team to seven regular-season wins, improving his record to 13-9 in 2 seasons. … Led team to wins in its first five games. … Got the defense off to a fast start, with consecutive shutouts to begin the season and just seven points allowed while posting three shutouts in the first four games. … Won an Eastern Conference championship in first season as coach.
Boys and Girls Varsity Game postponed today (12/12)
The Boys Varsity Basketball game with Dunmore at home today and the Girls Varsity Basketball game at Holy Cross have been postponed and will be reschedule at a later date.
ALL NEWS
9th Graders Explore Outdoor Education at Varden Conservation AreaMay 14, 2026On May 4, 2026, Western Wayne High School 9th grade students stepped outside the classroom and into nature for a day of immersive, hands-on learning at the Varden Conservation Area. This unique outdoor educational experience brought students face-to-face with real-world environmental science through a collaborative effort involving educators from Lacawac Sanctuary, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), the Wayne County Conservation District, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, and Trout Unlimited.
Students rotated through a series of engaging, station-based activities focused on local ecology. These included examining macroinvertebrates in a pond ecosystem to evaluate water quality, practicing fishing and casting techniques, identifying local plants and trees, and conducting chemical testing to assess stream health and pollution levels.
A highlight of the day was the release of rainbow trout, marking the culmination of the Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom (PA-TIC) program. Throughout the school year, students in Dr. Mark Nebzydoski’s classes raised trout from eggs provided by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. The release was supported by the Pike–Wayne Chapter #462 of Trout Unlimited, with assistance from Chapter President Don Strathy and Conservation Chair and Past President Paul Ranello.
The environmental education team included Sue Cosgrove, Director of Environmental Education at Lacawac Sanctuary, Richard Arthur, Environmental Educator, Lydia Freethy of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and Jen Campbell of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, who guided students in macroinvertebrate identification and explained their importance as indicators of water quality. Theresa Black of the Pocono Lake Ecological Observatory Network (PLEON) led students in chemical water testing and analysis. DCNR Environmental Education Specialist Josh Heath, along with Trout Unlimited representatives Don Strathy and Paul Ranello, introduced students to responsible fishing techniques and how environmental conditions influence bait and casting choices. Rachael Marques and Alicia Utegg from the Wayne County Conservation District led a nature walk focused on plant and tree identification, highlighting key characteristics and environmental adaptations.
Prior to the field trip, students participated in classroom lessons focused on water quality, groundwater, surface water, and watershed dynamics. These preparatory activities helped students connect local environmental issues to broader ecological concepts and reinforced the importance of protecting shared water resources.
This enriching educational experience was made possible through an Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) grant provided by the nonprofit Western Wayne Education Foundation. Foundation President Christine McClure was also in attendance. Additional Western Wayne staff supporting the trip included Maria Phillips, Helene Tscheschlog, Anthony Zoppi, and Sara Orloski.
This strong collaboration between local environmental organizations and educators highlights the power of experiential learning and reflects Western Wayne’s ongoing commitment to fostering environmental awareness and stewardship among its students.
The event also received coverage from WNEP-TV, where reporter Emily Kress highlighted the day’s activities.
The news story can be viewed here:https://www.wnep.com/video/news/local/wayne-county/science-meets-nature-students-release-trout-at-varden-conservation-area/523-3cf2ef49-624d-4f00-95cd-f2573064bf60
Learn more about the partner organizations:• Varden Conservation Area: www.vardenconservationarea.com• Lacawac Sanctuary: www.lacawac.org• Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom (PA-TIC): www.patroutintheclassroom.org• Pike–Wayne Chapter #462 Trout Unlimited: https://pwtu.org/
Picture one, from left: Josh Heath DCNR; Caspian Davis, Ryan Geisheimer, Troy Gregorski, Christopher Wright, Daisy Gravell, Addison Bartholomew, Rachel Warnock, and Madalyn Warrick.
Picture two, from left: Haley McGuire, Raelyn Simpson, Aiden Manning, Remmy Fedoryk, and Charlie Vinton. [...]
RDW Holds Art Show!May 14, 2026Please take a look at the creations displayed at RDW’s Art Show! [...]
Paul Borowski & Jade Wetherington – NEIU 19 Scholar of the Year & Performing Artist of the Year – Western Wayne High SchoolMay 12, 2026Congratulations go out to Paul Borowski for being name the NEIU 19 Scholar of the Year for Western Wayne High School for the 2025-26 school year. Paul was recognized, with 23 other students from the NEIU 19 Region, at a ceremony at Lackawanna Trail High School.
Congratulations also go out to Jade Wetherington for being name the NEIU 19 Performing Artist of the Year for the 2025-26 school year. Jade was the lone recipient of the award, being chosen over other students from the entire NEIU 19 Region. [...]
Grace Moser – The Times-Tribune Scholastic Superstar – Western Wayne High School – 2026May 11, 2026Congratulations to Grace Moser on being selected to The Times-Tribune 37th Annual Scholastic Superstars.
The Times-Tribune has sponsored the annual Scholastic Superstars ceremony for nearly 40 years. This year, 25 students were selected from 15 local schools, culminating in the ceremony at Peoples Security Bank Theater of Lackawanna College for a celebration of their academic achievement, extracurricular endeavors, community service and plans for the future. Each high school in The Times-Tribune coverage area is invited to nominate three students. Sixty-eight nominations, with the names and schools redacted, were judged by a panel of local college officials. [...]
Students Present Aquaponics Challenge Project at Regional BanquetMay 7, 2026On May 5, 2026, students from Western Wayne High School proudly presented their student-led environmental education project at the Community Connections to Our Watershed banquet, held at Montage Mountain. Their project, an Aquaponics Challenge System, was designed, researched, and implemented entirely by the student team.Aquaponics is a sustainable food production system that combines aquaculture (raising fish) with hydroponics (growing plants without soil). In this balanced system, fish waste provides essential nutrients for plant growth, while the plants naturally filter and clean the water for the fish. The Western Wayne team developed their system to demonstrate how this closed-loop approach can support both food production and water quality.As part of their project, the students raised trout from eggs to approximately three to four months old before preparing them for release into a local stream. A major focus of their work involved addressing water quality challenges, particularly nitrate buildup from fish waste. Through research and problem-solving, the team explored ways to improve natural filtration within their system, including redesigning components and upgrading equipment such as water pumps to maintain optimal conditions.The project also emphasized key components of the Aquaponics Challenge, including system design, environmental monitoring, and community outreach. Students utilized technology such as climate control tools and irrigation systems while also connecting with local organizations and professionals for support. In addition, they worked to share their knowledge beyond the classroom by engaging others in understanding sustainable practices and watershed stewardship.This presentation was the culmination of months of work as part of the Community Connections to Our Watershed program, a regional environmental initiative that has been in place for over 20 years. Each year, teams of five students and one teacher from schools across Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties participate in the program. Coordinated by the education teams at Lackawanna and Nescopeck State Parks, the program immerses students in watershed science through field experiences and collaboration with environmental professionals.Throughout the year, the Western Wayne students participated in field trips to Keystone College, Lackawanna State Park, the Old Forge borehole, the Anthracite Heritage Museum, Lacawac Sanctuary, Pennsylvania American Water treatment facilities, and the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. These experiences deepened their understanding of how human activities impact local watersheds and helped inform their aquaponics system design, particularly in understanding the relationships between aquatic organisms, plants, and water quality.This year’s Community Connections to Our Watershed program included schools from across the region: Carbondale, Forest City, Lakeland, Mountain View, Old Forge, Riverside, Western Wayne, and Wayne Highlands in Lackawanna County; and Crestwood, Hanover Area, HAAS, HACC, Hazleton Area, Northwest, Tunkhannock, and Wyoming Area in Luzerne County.The program is made possible through the support of Pennsylvania American Water Company, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and the DCNRWatershed Education Program.Picture one, from left: Mark Nebzydoski Ph.D., advisor; Rhys Locklin, Noah Benson, Aidyn Graci, Aliyah Gregory, and Giana Graci.Picture two, the group from Western Wayne making their presentation, from left: Aliyah Gregory, Giana Graci, Rhys Locklin, Noah Benson, and Aidyn Graci. [...]
