Couldn’t make it to Financial Aid Night??? Here is the power point…2019.20 Financial Aid.
Stop by the Guidance Department for financial aid folders that were handed out too!
Guidance
Scholarships & Career Opportunities – October Edition
The October Edition of Scholarships & Career Opportunities is now available. All grades should check out this document for information on colleges, SAT/ACT, careers and of course, scholarships!
Financial Aid Night – October 12th @6:00
Seniors & Parents…
Are you nervous about paying for college??? Come to Financial Aid Night on Friday, October 12th at 6:00 PM to get some information and ease your minds!
Gradebook App and Student Email Video
Western Wayne students can download the GradeBook App to view schedules and assignments. As well, they can connect their phones to retrieve their student email all by watching this simple tutorial.
FRESHMEN ORIENTATION – Thursday, August 23, 2018 6:00 – 7:30
Freshmen Orientation Flyer 2018
FRESHMEN ORIENTATION
Thursday, August 23, 2018
6:00p.m. – 7:30p.m.
Western Wayne High School
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Who Is Your Student’s Guidance Counselor at WWHS?
The addition of another school counselor has allowed us to change some of our roles to better accommodate the students at all grade levels. Starting in the 2018-2019 school year, students will be working with the counselors listed below:
- Renee Chernin – 9th & 10th Grades – Last Names Starting with A through L
- Rachael Palko – 9th & 10th Grades – Last Names Starting with M through Z
- Matthew Fitzsimmons – 11th & 12th Grades – Last Names Starting with A through L
- Kasey Gribble – 11th & 12th Grades – Last Names Starting with M through Z
Summer School Information
Students who have satisfied all school obligations (including text books, cafeteria balances, etc.) can register for a course on June 27th (8:00 to 11:00) or June 28th (9:00 to 12:00) at WESTERN WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL. A GUIDANCE RECOMMENDATION is required since all summer school students must have an average in the 55-69 range for the subject they need to make up. Any student with a grade under a 55 will not be allowed to register for summer school. Guidance recommendations are located on the Failure Notice sent out by Guidance. The cost will be $150.00 per student/per course. Checks may be made payable to the Western Wayne School District. ALL financial obligations MUST be met!
COURSES WILL BE OFFERED AT WESTERN WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL IN AN ON-LINE FORMAT IN COMPUTER LABS ROOMS 401 & 402.
Classes will be offered from 8:00 – 10:00 and 10:00 – 12:00.
The number of classes/sections will be based on student enrollment and instructor availability.
NBC & MTV Studios Tours – June 1, 2018
Western Wayne High School students took a trip to New York City on June 1, 2018, to NBC and MTV Studios. The students, who have an interest in film, editing, tv/video, were able to tour the sets and control rooms of both studios. At NBC they saw the NBC Nightly News, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, Megyn Kelly and Saturday Night Live sets. At MTV, the students were able to view the sets used in many of their shows such as TRL, Floribama Shore and MTV’s The Challenge Reunion. The students were also allowed to be used as stand-ins for sound and visual checks. At both studios they also toured production and control rooms. Special thanks go out to Jackie Amador of NBC and Marcy Dyno of MTV.
NBC Studios
MTV “Fill-ins”
MTV Studios
Junior Leadership Northern Poconos Graduation – 2018
Congratulations to the 2018 graduating class of the Junior Leadership Northern Poconos. This group of Western Wayne 11th graders, along with students from Forest City Regional, Wallenpaupack Area and Wayne Highlands, participated throughout the year learning about their community and leadership skills. The group ended with a project entitled “We Have Found Balance” which will be a video that tackles some of the stresses that students face today. Representing Western Wayne High School this year were Emily Christina, R.J. Clemens, Jillian Dudley, Kayli Hineline and Grace Hollister.
Scholarships & Career Opportunities – June 2018
ALL NEWS
High School’s Student Council attends Student Council ConferenceApril 4, 2025Western Wayne High School’s Student Council was invited to attend the annual Pennsylvania Association of Student Council’s Region H Conference, hosted by Lakeland Jr./Sr. High School, on Friday, March 28th. Several of our students joined the 535 delegates, presenters, and advisors for a day of networking and learning more about what it means to be an effective leader in school and how to become one! Our students were thrilled with the opportunity to attend and left energized to put much of what they learned into practice here at Western Wayne! Pictured from left to right are Autumn Sawicki, Leah Reeger, Sadie Booths, Dakota Douglas, Madison Forgione, Raegan Fox, Makenzie Chearney, and Madie Kizer. [...]
Western Wayne Students Shine in Energy Efficiency Competition!April 4, 2025A group of ninth-grade students from Western Wayne High School earned a prestigious Honorable Mention in PPL Electric Utilities’ THINK! ENERGY Innovation Challenge—a competition that challenged students to create interactive presentations on energy conservation, natural resources, and environmental issues.Aidyn Graci and Mitchell Ferraro, students in Dr. Mark Nebzydoski’s General Science class, took home the Honorable Mention award for their creative and engaging video on energy efficiency. Their project, which can be viewed on the Western Wayne website, used humor and storytelling to highlight the importance of saving energy. Throughout the video, the students repeatedly urged their teacher with the catchphrase, “Come on, Mr. Nebz!”, reminding him to be mindful of energy consumption in the classroom. https://youtu.be/EDmCGFHw4Lk“I really enjoyed making the video and getting to boss Mr. Nebz around a little!” said Mitchell Ferraro, who aspires to become a social studies teacher. Fellow creator Aidyn Graci, who hopes to pursue a career in business, added, “It was a relief to see our hard work pay off.”As part of the competition, Dr. Nebzydoski registered all Western Wayne students for free energy conservation kits, which included compact fluorescent light bulbs, a smart energy power strip, a shower timer, a faucet aerator, and a water-saving showerhead. Students installed the devices in their homes and measured their energy savings—applying science in a real-world, hands-on way.“The creativity and enthusiasm in these projects were incredible,” said Dr. Nebzydoski. “Seeing students learn about energy efficiency and apply it to their daily lives is exactly what education should be about. These high school students are tomorrow’s homeowners, so reinforcing energy conservation now is essential.”For their outstanding work, Aidyn and Mitchell were each awarded Beats wireless earbuds, and Dr. Nebzydoski received $250 for classroom supplies.PPL Electric Utilities, in partnership with the National Energy Foundation (NEF) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), sponsors the THINK! ENERGY program to promote energy education among students. This initiative provides free resources to help young people develop a deeper understanding of energy conservation and efficiency.For more information on the THINK! ENERGY Innovation Challenge, visit THINK! ENERGY. https://thinkenergy.org/ppl-innovation/teachers/Caption: (LtoR) Mike Touey, PPL Electricity; Paul Gregorski, High School Principal; Aidyn Graci, Student; Mitchell Ferraro, Student; and Dr. Mark Nebzydoski, Science Teacher. [...]
Scholarships & Career Opportunities – April EditionApril 1, 2025The April edition of Scholarships & Career Opportunities is now available. All grades should read this document to get information on college, careers, important dates, SAT/ACT exams and of course…scholarships!
Click here: https://ww3.westernwayne.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Scholarships-and-Career-Opportunities-April-2025.pdf [...]
Kindness is keyMarch 31, 2025The kindness club at R.D. Wilson aims to spread kindness for both students and staff. The winter kindness club completed two important projects. First was the Coffee Cart which provided staff members with free coffee and hot cocoa. Each cup had an uplifting message written on it. Next, they designed a bulletin board in the cafeteria. Their goal was to motivate kids to be friends and include others. The kindness club members hope their projects made a lasting impact.
Kindness Club Members (Bulletin board photo, left to right): Elisabeth Burry, Keagan Quinn, Mrs. Germani, Veronica Miller, Ben Vinton, and Colby Doud [...]
Western Wayne 9th Graders Dive into Trout Conservation with FUDRMarch 31, 2025Western Wayne High School’s 9th-grade students recently had a unique opportunity to learn about trout, stream ecology, and watershed conservation through an engaging presentation by Taline Almasian and Ciara Gunderson, outreach coordinators for the Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR). The non-profit, based in Hancock, NY, is dedicated to protecting and restoring the Upper Delaware River watershed for the benefit of local communities.
The presentation covered the biology and ecology of trout, including their role in aquatic ecosystems, economic significance, and the importance of conservation efforts. Students learned about habitat restoration, sustainable fishing regulations, and ways to become stewards of local waterways. Almasian and Gunderson also shared insights into FUDR’s mission and projects, demonstrating the impact of their conservation work.
This experience also deepened students’ understanding of Dr. Mark Nebzydoski’s Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program, where students raise rainbow trout eggs provided by the Pennsylvania Fish Commission. These trout will grow into fingerlings before being released during a field trip this spring to the Varden Conservation Area. The presentation reinforced the importance of trout conservation and gave students a broader perspective on how their classroom efforts connect to real-world ecological preservation.
To reinforce their understanding, students participated in a Jeopardy-style quiz, testing their knowledge on topics covered in the presentation. The interactive format made learning fun and encouraged deeper engagement with the subject matter.
“This was an excellent opportunity for our students to connect classroom learning to real-world environmental issues,” said Dr. Mark Nebzydoski, Western Wayne High School science teacher. “FUDR’s work is essential in protecting our waterways, and our students now have a better understanding of how they can contribute to conservation efforts.”
The event highlighted the importance of preserving healthy aquatic ecosystems and inspired students to take an active role in environmental stewardship. To learn more about FUDR and its conservation efforts, visit www.fudr.org. [...]
