Featured News

Virtual Graduation Taping Time Slots

Attached to this message you will find a schedule of times for seniors to attend the Virtual Graduation ceremony.  Seniors will report on either Thursday, May 28th, Friday, May 29th, or Monday, June 1st.  Seniors should be dressed in their cap and gown.  Appropriate dress attire should be worn underneath the cap and gown including shirt and tie with slacks and dress shoes.  Dresses, dress pants, skirts and/or blouses or dress tops are also appropriate.  Jeans, sneakers, and collarless shirts are not appropriate.  

Seniors should arrive in one vehicle with their immediate family members a few minutes prior to their scheduled time and park outside of the high school auditorium entrance.  A staff member will direct the graduate and their family into the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium.  In order to maintain the safety of students and staff, individuals will not be permitted to enter the school building without a protective mask.  The staff and administration will direct the graduate and their family to the stage where the graduate will be filmed receiving their diploma.  Parents/guardians will be offered the opportunity to present the graduate with their diploma on stage during this event.  There will be a professional photographer present to take pictures of each graduate and their family.  One print of the graduate’s choice will be purchased by the senior class and provided to each graduate as a gift.  Additional prints will be available to purchase from the on-site photographer at a later time. 

Once the filming of the Virtual Graduation ceremony is complete the ceremony will be edited with assistance from the Sinclair Broadcast Group who have partnered with us to allow the Graduation ceremony to be aired on the FOX56 WOLF-TV, The CW WSWB-TV & MyTV WQMY family of stations.  The time that the Graduation ceremony will be aired will be communicated to families when it becomes available.

https://ww3.westernwayne.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Virtual-Graduation-Time-Slots.pdf

Graduation Plans – 2020

The Western Wayne School District is pleased to announce plans for celebrating the Class of 2020 Graduation ceremony and activities.  Please see the letter below with the official announcement.  More information and specific instructions for graduating seniors and their families will be provided in the coming days.  Again, we thank you for your patience and your understanding throughout this process.

Color Guard New Membership Google Meet

Wednesday, May 20, 3:15 p.m.
Interested students who will be in grades 8 through 12 next year should email Mrs. McLaughlin at jmclaughlin@westernwayne.org for more information prior to the meeting.

We perform with the Marching Band along with participating in various trips and events throughout the school year.
We are looking to recruit new members for this coming school year and hope to see you at our meet.
Remember to email jmclaughlin@westernwayne.org prior to May 20 to get more information on this meeting.

Western Wayne Senior Accepted to Fashion Institute of Technology

  • Abby Black models one of her designs in last year’s Cat Walk.
  • Abby poses in front of her soon-to-be school after being accepted to the prestigious FIT in New York City.
  • Abby Black, center, is pictured here with members of her design team. (left Trina Barcarola and right Noelle Orehek.
  • Abby Black models her design using recycled materials during the 2019 Cat Walk.
  • This is just one of the fabulous creations by senior designer and seamstress Abby Black who has been accepted at FIT for the fall.
  • Choosing the right material is an integral step in fashion design. Here Abby chooses some fabric for her senior design class.

By Eleanor Black, Western Wayne freshman.
Eleanor Black is a freshman attending WWHS. She’s active in FBLA, student council, track, and soccer.

As the school year dwindles to a close, high school seniors begin to file the first of their college applications. Several have their hearts set on the school of their dreams, picturing themselves walking across campus. For Western Wayne student Abby Black, this childhood dream became reality.

As a hesitant freshman, Abby was easily persuaded to join fashion. With a driving passion and a nervous heart, she did not know what to expect. “I didn’t even know how to sew properly,” she said with a laugh. Gaining some confidence, Abby volunteered to model in the yearly Catwalk held by the fashion department. She was filled with anxiety. Though, when stepping on stage, her fear dissolved, and a realization hit; this is where she belonged.

In her sophomore year, Abby brought the Catwalk to the public. She hosted the event to raise awareness and bring appreciation to the school’s fashion department. The community show gave acknowledgement to designers and allowed for them to proudly express their creations. It was a charity event, for all proceeds went to the food pantry in Honesdale. “It was stressful,” Abby admits.” But I still had a lot of fun.”

Throughout her high school career, Abby’s love for fashion only grew. She continued to design and create while taking inspiration from current trends and media, watching her sketches take life. “I love conceptualizing and portraying an importance message through fashion,” Abby said.

Wanting to pursue her dream, Abby applied to the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). The school’s selectiveness in design only pressed her to work harder. “I felt my work didn’t compare to the number of students who also wanted it,” Abby disclosed. Yet, despite these worries, Abby continued to perfect her portfolio, only wanting to exhibit her best work. “It was nerve-wracking because they don’t accept everyone,” she confesses. However, the days of hard labor worked! Upon getting her acceptance letter, Abby burst into tears, relieved. “It didn’t feel real.”

Abby will still go off to the college of her dreams but is stripped of her senior catwalk. The show, like other culminating events, is cancelled due to the closure of school amid the statewide COVID-19 shutdowns. Abby is saddened about the catwalk being cancelled. “I’ve looked forward to it every year,” she said.  It’s understandably difficult for senior designers like her not to have this final moment to showcase their accomplishments.  Abby was looking forward all year to creating the exciting stage she’s spent years planning and also to enjoying friendly competition with her peers.  “I was excited about being the head designer and it is upsetting I won’t get that experience,” Abby said. 

 Still, despite a rough year to the school year, Abby plans to continue driving forward and eventually, make a name for herself in the fashion world.

Good luck in the Big Apple, Abby!

Western Wayne Student Accepted to PMEA All-State Concert Band

Western Wayne High School sophomore Hudson Malinowski  was accepted to PMEA All-State Concert Band via online audition.  Although the festival won’t take place physically, she will still receive the honors from the state.  In addition, she had one of the top six highest scores of students in the region.  She now qualifies to audition for the All-Eastern Festival which will take place in Spring 2021.

Hudson Malinowski accepted to PMEA All-State Concert Band via online audition

Congratulations to sophomore Hudson Malinowski who was accepted to PMEA All-State Concert Band via online audition. Although the festival won’t take place physically, she will still receive the honors from the state. In addition, she had one of the top six highest scores of students in the region. She now qualifies to audition for the All-Eastern Festival which will take place in Spring 2021.

School Lunch – HERO DAY

MAY 1, 2020

TODAY WE RECOGNIZE THE HARDWORKING PROFESSIONALS IN OUR SCHOOL CAFETERIAS AND THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN SERVING MEALS AT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE WESTERN WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES.

THANK YOU,

MARIA LIPTAK
FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR SALE

The Western Wayne School District is again extending the deadline for our surplus supplies, furniture, vehicles and equipment sale. This is due to the current school closure! A complete list of items and a Bid Form can be obtained by contacting the District Office at 1970C Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 or by calling 800-321-9973 option #5 and leaving a message. We will have one additional review day, May 22 from 11 am until 2 pm at the High School and Robert D. Wilson Elementary, provided the state’s current stay at home order is lifted by that date. Any questions regarding the items or to arrange an appointment, contact Joseph Dunda, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at 570-647-6241.
A bid form must be mailed to Rose E. Emmett, Business Manager at the Western Wayne School District, 1970C Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 by 1 PM, Friday, May 29, 2020. The envelope should be sealed and marked “BID”.

Rose E. Emmett, Business Manager/Board Secretary