January 9^th is Law Enforcement Recognition Day. Western Wayne School District would like to publicly recognize and thank our School Police Officers. The primary goal of the school police officer is to assist school administration in maintaining a safe and secure environment, and we are so thankful for their willingness to go above and beyond to support our Wildcat Family.

To Officer Paul Semler, Officer Marty Robbins, Officer Wayne Thomas, and Officer Danny Martin- THANK YOU for your service and dedication to our students, faculty, staff, and community.  

The Western Wayne Drama Club will be wrapping gifts for community members and/ or faculty and staff on Tuesday, Dec. 21, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Snow date is Wednesday, Dec. 22.  Let the students wrap your gifts for you! All are welcome!  Cost of wrapping is a donation of your choice.  Hope we can take some stress off of you during this busy holiday season!  All proceeds benefit our Drama Club students. Our spring 2022 production will be Little Shop of Horrors.  From left, sitting in the back row, Drama Club members: Colette Schmitt and Joanna Regalbuto. From left in front row:  Robert Scramuzza, Julia Phillips, Amanda David, and Gabe Treibley.

Western Wayne School District in coordination with community donors will be sponsoring a limited number of students for holiday gifts. If you are experiencing hardship this holiday season and are interested in your child/children being sponsored please complete this google form by Friday November 19 at 3:00 p.m. All identifying information will remain confidential. All students will be assigned a number. No names will be provided to the person sponsoring them. Pick up for gift items will be held on December 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the High School Main Office.
https://forms.gle/KjnKEhdiFWmghe7V7

Nutritious free meals are available for children and teens, 18 and younger, at many locations across the nation throughout the summer while school is out of session.

To find the nearest location:

Call 1-866-3HUNGRY or 1-877-8Hambre

Text:  “MEALSPA” TO 877877

Or Click on the following link:   http://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks

Take a moment to watch the Western Wayne Athletics Awards Ceremony.

Community members,

Western Wayne is taking part in the Pennsylvania School Climate Survey series provided by The Pennsylvania Department of Education. This survey will provide the district with formative and summative climate data for our needs assessments, program development, and short and long-term improvement planning. Participation in the survey is voluntary; responses are confidential. 

To access the survey as a community member–

1. https://www.paschoolclimatesurvey.org/main.aspx
2. Enter the code- WUI1QS
3. Click ‘invite code‘ to begin 
4. Click ‘save‘ once you complete the survey. 

Note: Parents or guardians of a current Western Wayne student are encouraged to complete a different survey. The parent/guardian survey link is https://bit.ly/3uLUCmn. 

Please contact the District Office with any questions. Thank you for your time. Survey links expire on June 30, 2021. 

Sincerely,

WWSD Administration

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In the spirit of Thanksgiving Western Wayne School District worked with several individuals and organizations to conduct a food drive to help families in need in their district this holiday season.
Mrs. Bernice Fiorella, Western Wayne School Board President, worked to coordinate the event with many others. Harry Howell has worked on this endeavor for the last twelve years with the American Legion and the veterans. This year Mr. Howell donated $500. Also, the Hamlin Rotary donated $500 dollars and Dave’s Super Duper in Honesdale donated over $1,000. There were also several other doners who wished to remain anonymous.
In addition, Jen Wargo from the Salem Township building did amazing work to coordinate the building, packing, and delivery of donated items with her husband and son. Sue Schlasta, Western Wayne social worker based at Evergreen Elementary, and the Western Wayne Guidance Department in all buildings coordinated the families in the district who needed assistance. Cindy Gibb and the Hamlin Rotary also helped to pack goods. The American Legion and veterans had their trucks ready to pick up at Dave’s Super Duper and some also helped to deliver to the Middle School. The Western Wayne CATS club helped to further organize items for distribution once they arrived at the Middle School.
High School CATS Club members who helped included: Zoey Goldman, 11th grade; Kaitlyn McDermott, 11th grade; Maggie Millon, 12th grade; and Makayla Gregory 12th grade.
“Our work is worth it just knowing that a family will have a good Thanksgiving dinner,” Makayla said. “It is good to help others and not expect anything in return.”
Fellow senior Maggie Millon agrees. “I like helping people out and being there for others like we are all one big Western Wayne family.”
All the many individuals involved in this effort to help Western Wayne families are so glad they could make Thanksgiving better for their fellow Wildcats.

Please see the updated requirements from the Pennsylvania Department of Health that all students, staff, and visitors must follow:

Latest Guidance on masks – In Pennsylvania, masks must be worn whenever anyone leaves home. Masks are mandatory in all public spaces. Have questions about mask wearing? View the Universal Face Coverings Order FAQ.

Travelers – By Order issued November 17, 2020, the Wolf administration is requiring that travelers entering Pennsylvania from other countries and states, as well as Pennsylvanians who are returning home from other countries or states, have a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to entering the Commonwealth or quarantine for 14 days upon entry into Pennsylvania.

According to the PA Department of Health:

MASKS:

• Masks are required to be worn indoors and outdoors when away from home
• When outdoors, a mask must be worn if you are not able to stay at least 6-feet away from someone not in your household the entire time you are outdoors
• When indoors, masks will now be required even if you are physically distant from members not in your household. This means you will need to wear a mask inside if with people other than members of your household.
• The order applies to every indoor facility, including homes, retail establishments, schools, gyms, doctors’ offices, public transportation and anywhere food is prepared, packaged or served.

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES

• The departments of Health and Education have issued recommendations for colleges and universities to implement a testing plan for when students return to campus following the holidays. This includes routine testing and reporting protocols and posting data online about positive cases and positivity rates.
• Colleges and universities should have adequate capacity for isolation and quarantine and should be prepared to enforce violations of policies such as mask wearing and physical distancing.
• Every college and university should test all students at the beginning of each term, when returning to campus after a break, and have regular screening/testing throughout the semester.

HOSPITALS

• Sec. of Health Dr. Rachel Levine has issued an advisory to acute care hospitals outlining expectations to care for Pennsylvanians who need care during the pandemic. Hospitals should also be working to move up elective procedures necessary to protect a person’s health and prepare to suspend them if our health care system becomes strained.

OUT-OF-STATE TESTING

• The Secretary of Health issued an order requiring anyone who visits from another state to have a negative COVID-19 test within 72 prior to entering the commonwealth.
• If someone cannot get a test or chooses not to, they must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Pennsylvania.
• Pennsylvanians visiting other states are required to have a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to their return to the commonwealth or to quarantine for 14 days upon return to Pennsylvania.
• This does NOT apply to people who commute to and from another state for work or medical treatment.
• This order takes effect on Friday, November 20.