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Holiday Gift Registration

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.
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High School Chorus Halloween Bonus

The Western Wayne High School Chorus is excited to share a short performance that we recorded this October along with a spooky bonus song for Halloween. We hope you enjoy!

After School Tutoring – High School

After School Tutoring will be starting in the High School. If you are interested, a permission form has been emailed to all of the students. Please fill it out and return it to the High School Main Office. There may be more days or teachers added and we will update whenever possible.

FEED-A-FRIEND – DONATIONS ARE NEEDED!

Please bring in non-perishable canned foods to
help feed needy people from our area this
holiday season!

Drop off barrels will be located at all schools in the district.

”Together, We Can Help Make A Difference For Our Less Fortunate Friends.”
If your family needs help from the food pantry this holiday season, contact 253-4263

Public Invited to WW Cavalcade of Bands on Thurs. Oct. 14

The Western Wayne School District will host a cavalcade of bands on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 14,  at our football stadium.  A total of eight schools will participate including: Lakeland, West Scranton, Valley View, Delaware Valley, North Pocono, Northwest Area, Dunmore, and, of course, Western Wayne will close out the show.  

“It is exciting to get to perform in a cavalcade after not being able to do them last year [because of COVID],” senior drum major Hudson Malinowski explained.  “I hope everyone comes out to enjoy our show!”

  The public may start arriving at the stadium as early as 5:45 p.m.  Lakeland will be the first school to perform starting at  6:30 p.m. with the National Anthem being played shortly beforehand. 

Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children under 12 and senior citizens, or free with the donation of pet food or supplies at the gate.  All donations will be given to the “C Alley Cats of Lake Wallenpaupack” organization.  C Alley Cats provides low cost spay/ neuter services, provides adoption and foster programs, and gives support to caregivers of medically challenged cats. 

In addition, concessions will be sold with all proceeds benefiting Western Wayne band and color guard students.  

Western Wayne’s field show this season is “A Full Course Meal” with the selections of “I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke,” “ Cheeseburger in Paradise,” Chicken Dance,” and “I Want Candy.”  Come out and enjoy the hard work of all of the local school bands participating in this event.  

 Pictured is Malinowski conducting the Western Wayne Band during their recent performance at a home football game that also served as their senior night.  Malinowski’s fellow drum major is junior Maggie Nagle. 

EverGreen Fire Prevention

Chief Price and his firefighters from Hamlin Fire & Rescue, Lake Ariel Fire Department and Ledgedale Fire Company were at EverGreen Elementary on October 8, 2021 to discuss fire prevention and safety with all students. Students were able to see firefighters in their turn-out gear, see different tools used to fight fires and different piece of equipment that was on scene, and have lunch with some of the firefighters. Students learned valuable lessons that they will be able use to in their lives.

We would like to thank Hamlin Fire & Rescue, Lake Ariel Fire Department, and Ledgedale Fire Department for coming to EverGreen Elementary today.

FCCLA Students Place at National Leadership Conference


From left, Western Wayne FCCLA members, all seniors: Adelaide Treibley, Kennedy Mistishin, and Zoey Goldman.

Western Wayne students participated virtually in the FCCLA National Leadership Conference held the first week of July in Nashville, Tennessee, this past summer. 

According to FCCLA’s official website, “More than 4,500 members, advisers, and supporters from across the country participated in FCCLA’s first-ever Hybrid National Leadership Conference. Whether attending virtually or in-person, FCCLA challenged all conference attendees to grow “Beyond Measure” through career exploration, virtual networking, Competitive Event recognition, professional development opportunities, student-led leadership sessions, and more!”

Western Wayne students Zoey Goldman and Kennedy Mistishin presented their community service project which involved a very successful Breakfast with Santa for our local community.  The girls placed in the top five percent at nationals.

Fellow classmate Adelaide Treibley did a public speaking presentation on the effects of COVID on professional employment.  She placed in the top ten percent at nationals.

“I enjoyed preparing my presentation and participating in nationals this year,” Adelaide said.  “I look forward to another great year in FCCLA.”

The FCCLA program helps students to develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

Western Wayne Creates Safe Space for High School Students

The Western Wayne School District is excited to announce the opening of  Western Wayne High School’s Wildcat Den. The Wildcat Den will be available to students in need of a safe space to de-escalate, de-stress, and re-set. Initially, the Wildcat Den will be open and staffed during the lunch periods. It is our vision that teachers will reserve the space for their classes on occasion. In addition, any student wishing to utilize the space can talk to their school counselor. 

“The Wildcat Den offers multiple stations designated to calm the sensory system,” Rachael Palko, high school guidance counselor, explained.  “There is a station for auditory, tactical, visual, olfactory, vestibular, and proprioceptive. Examples of some tools in the space include: a weighted lap pad, balance pods, comfortable seating, elliptical training machine, fidget tools, games, music, and many other wonderful resources.”

The Wildcat Den is sponsored through Western Wayne School District and developed by the High School Counseling Department in conjunction with Dr. Katie Shemanski – Moro.

The Wildcat Den

We are excited to announce the opening of the Western Wayne High School’s Wildcat Den, located in room 202. The Wildcat Den will be available to students in need of a safe space to de-escalate, de-stress, and re-set. Initially, the Wildcat Den will be open and staffed during the lunch periods. It is our hope teachers will reserve the space for their classes on occasion. In addition, any student wishing to utilize the space can talk to their School Counselor. The Wildcat Den offers multiple stations designated to calm the sensory system. There is a station for auditory, tactical, visual, olfactory, vestibular, and proprioceptive. Examples of some tools in the space include: a weighted lap pad, balance pods, comfortable seating, elliptical training machine, fidget tools, games, music, and many other wonderful resources.

Homecoming Game and Food Drive Set for Friday, Oct. 1




Pictured are members of the 2021 Western Wayne Homecoming Court, from left: Thomas Chernasky, Rachel Tuman, Jaiden DeRosa, Sarah Collins, Ashton Fitzsimmons, Rylee Sheehan, Caden Brungard, Brooke Richardson, and Josh Mahnke. Absent from photo: Ella Dougher.

Following in a tradition that has been established over the past few years, the Western Wayne School District invites the community to attend its annual homecoming game this Friday, October 1, and accept the challenge of helping others.  Along with coming to cheer on the students, they ask that spectators bring donations of canned goods and other nonperishable food items for a drive that will benefit those in need in Wayne County.

The Western Wayne Homecoming Game against Honesdale will begin at 7 p.m. with the presentation of the Homecoming Court about a half hour before kick-off. The ten seniors on this year’s court feel extremely honored and excited to be a part of this ensemble.

Members of the court include:  Thomas Chernasky, Rachel Tuman, Jaiden DeRosa, Sarah Collins, Ashton Fitzsimmons, Rylee Sheehan, Caden Brungard, Brooke Richardson, Josh Mahnke, and Ella Dougher.

“I am glad to get to have the experience of being on the homecoming court with my friends for my senior year,” Ashton Fitzsimmons said.

Ashton and all of the members of the homecoming court look forward to bonding with each other and making memories during homecoming at Friday’s game. The court along with the rest of the Western Wayne community invite the public to join them on Friday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. for the homecoming festivities followed by the game.

 Bring some canned goods to donate and contribute to the positive atmosphere of Western Wayne Homecoming.