Mental Health First Aid training is an 8-hour evidence-based curriculum created by the National Council for Mental Well-being. This course helps adults working with youth ages 12-18 to identify, understand, and respond to the early signs of mental health and substance use challenges using the ALGEE action plan.
Participants complete a 2.5 hour online self-paced course prior to the virtual training. The next training is on: Thursday, January 16 from 6-9 PM AND Thursday, January 23 from 6-9 PM.
Guiding Good Choices for 4th-6th grade parents and caregivers. Attend this FREE VIRTUAL five-session program to help your youth navigate the pressures and expectations of life during their teen years to succeed and achieve a brighter future. Parents and caregivers can enhance their parenting skills by learning how to:
Promote health and well-being during the teen years.
Develop health beliefs and clear standards for behavior.
Deal with anger in a positive way and manage family conflict to strengthen bonds with youth.
Protect their children from substance abuse and other problematic behaviors.
Strengthen family bonds and increase youth’s involvement in the family through the teen years. Youth attend session 4 with their parents and caregivers. The program will be held on five Mondays: February 3, 10, 17, 24 and March 3 from 6 to 8 PM via Zoom. For more information or to register, e-mail or call Christy Tomascik at cat127@psu.edu or 570-814-2392.
The first ever Western Wayne Girls on the Run summer camp has been declared a “runaway success!!” Twenty-three students from EverGreen and R.D. Wilson Elementary schools spent a week running, playing, creating arts and crafts, and team building at the EverGreen campus in June.
Well-deserved thanks to coaches Bernadette Metschulat, Taryn Vitris, Dr. Stephanie Major, Kristin Rock, and Sara Orlosky.
The group would also like to recognize our junior coach, high school student Annie Williams. High School students earn volunteer hours by coaching with GOTR!
Finally, thanks to our unbelievably supportive Western Wayne Administration and the United Way for fully funding all twenty-three students.
Rachel Fitzmorris, GOTR site liaison and middle school staff member said,
“We are focused on growing this wonderful program, and we would love to recruit more coaches! We are hosting a fall season of GOTR starting in September. Practices will be held on Wednesdays after school at the Middle School for 6th to 8th grade. We are firming up a location and time for the Elementary school students (3rd through 5th). The program culminates with a celebratory 5K at Keystone College (transportation provided) with dozens of schools in attendance.
Coaches only need to be willing to pitch in and support the students. No running experience is needed.”
Student sign-ups will start on our return to school. For more information or to volunteer, please email rfitzmorris@westernwayne.org.
One Robert D. Wilson team achieved a 1st Place Award in the Computer Programming Event as pictured.
On Saturday, April 27, 65 Western Wayne School District 4th and 5th grade girls, from both Robert D. Wilson and EverGreen Elementary, traveled to the NEPA Girls STEM Competition at Valley View High School. The girls participated in the following four events: Computer Programming, Mathematics, Science, and Engineering. The entire event was sponsored by the Lackawanna, Wayne, and Pike County United Way.
1st Place Computer Programming in grades 4-6. From left, Rachel Enslin (grade 5), Michaela Lopatofsky (grade 4), and Hailey Wiseman (grade 4).
Mother’s Day is fast approaching! The RDW PTA provided a carnation to every student to take home for that special someone. With generous donations from our RDW families they were also able to donate 340 flowers to the residents of Wayne Woodlands! Happy Mother’s Day!
“It was an out of this world experience for our students at RDW! SPACE was the theme of this years Discovery Day. With all the hard work and dedication from the RDW PTA they were able to give our kids an amazing experience. From learning about the Moon, Star Constellations, the Sun, and Rockets – This years Discovery
The Kindness Club played a pivotal role in organizing a significant event at Robert D. Wilson Elementary. From March 11th through the 15th, we conducted a food drive aimed at supporting those in need within our community. The Kindness Club took charge of collecting the donated items, and we are incredibly fortunate to have received an outstanding assortment of nonperishable foods. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to this impactful initiative. Your generosity and support truly make a difference in the lives of others. Thank you.
Two divisions: Grades 1 and 2; Grades 3, 4, and 5.
First pic: 3-5 winners from left to right: 1st place, Theodore Wood, 3rd place, Benjamin Vinton, 2nd place, Henry Barna
Second pic: 1-2 winners from left to right: 2nd place, Cally Non, 1st place, Spencer Cherinchak, 3rd place, Elizabeth Wood
Third Place: All winners from left to right: Henry Barna, Cally Non, Theodore Wood, Spencer Cherinchak, Benjamin Vinton, Elizabeth Wood
ALL NEWS
SPECIAL NOTICE regarding the CAT PACK games.February 5, 2025The District is aware of concerns and potential misinformation regarding CAT Pack games. To clarify, Western Wayne School District is excited that our student-athletes will once again participate in Special Olympics at Delaware Valley; an opportunity that has not happened since COVID.
We acknowledge the excitement around CAT Pack games, and to increase opportunities for peer engagement, the district plans to incorporate CAT Pack activities into building-level events, such as monthly PBIS, spirit games, and field day. Funds acquired through a local grant will be used to create a memorable experience for those students who may not meet Special Olympic criteria.
Additionally, the district continues to collaborate with Special Olympics to offer extracurricular activities, such as unified track and field and more recently, bocce ball.
We will continue to celebrate all students in district activities throughout the year. Please contact the District Office for any questions. 1-800-321-9973 Option 5. [...]
District Receives Donation from Jersey Mike’sFebruary 3, 2025Jersey Mike’s recently made a donation to the Western Wayne School District. They held a fundraiser during their grand opening which resulted in a donation of over $3,600 to the district. The district is very grateful to the restaurant chain for their generous donation in support of our school community.
Pictured left to right: Casey Newcomer – WWMS Principal; Mike Tirko – Jersey Mike’s Regional Director; and Paul B. Gregorski II – WWHS Principal. [...]
Scholarships & Career Opportunities – February EditionFebruary 3, 2025The February 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/2025/02/Scholarships-and-Career-Opportunities-February-2025.pdf [...]
National School Counseling Week, Feb. 3–7, 2025February 3, 2025National School Counseling Week 2025, “School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 3–7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. [...]
ESS Job Fair – Potential Sign-on Bonus for those that attend!January 30, 2025Join Us! Thursday | February 6, 2025 Western Wayne Administration Building11:00AM – 2:00PM Potential Sign – On Bonus for those thatattend!
Come discuss open positions as Substitutes in the following positions: Teacher,Paraprofessional, Nurse, Custodian, Secretary, and Food Services. [...]
Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention
program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize
warning signs and signals, especially within social media,
from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others
and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late.
