The Western Wayne School District is on a 2 hour delay, today. AM PRE-K and AM Early Intervention have been cancelled. Just a reminder, food service does not offer breakfast service this morning, just lunch.
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Special Education Comp Plan
The Pennsylvania Department of Education revised its Strategic Plan process and format in 2011 and developed the new Comprehensive Plan Model for use by school districts throughout the Commonwealth. The Western Wayne School District Comprehensive Plan dated July 1, 2018 through June 20, 2021, is a collaborative effort between students, parents, staff, administration, School Board, and community of the District.
Junior Information Night Powerpoints
If you were not able to attend Junior Information Night on April 5th, please review the powerpoint presentations that were done by the Western Wayne High School Guidance Department and Marywood University. Also, if you would like a Junior Information Night packet that was handed out, please stop by the Guidance Office.
Junior Information – Western Wayne Presentation – 2018 Junior Information Night – College Presentation – 2018
Softball starts of on the Road at Wyoming Valley West on Tuesday, March 27th -4:30 PM.
Directions
to field:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/111+3rd+Ave,+Kingston,+PA+18704/@41.2563766,-75.8890785,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c51a6fec947939:0x9e5359ad543f911f!8m2!3d41.2563766!4d-75.8868898
Wrestling Individual Brackets for Feb 23-24, 2018
Parent Notification
Earlier today our high school administration and school police conducted an investigation in response to concerns reported regarding student safety, specifically at our high school. The investigation was thorough and no threat was found. State police were also informed and consulted as a precautionary measure. We will continue to be vigilant in our efforts to ensure a safe school environment. As always, the safety of our school community is our highest priority. Please contact us with questions or concerns.
Motyka, Shirley <SMotyka@westernwayne.org>
High School Teacher
Pride and Patriotism Parade
This Saturday, June 10th, the high school marching band will participate in the Pride and Patriotism Parade held in downtown Waymart. The parade begins at 2:00.
National Honor Society (NHS) Ceremony Date Change
The National Honor Society (NHS) Ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, 5/17/17, at 7 PM has been changed to Thursday, 5/18/17, at 7 PM. The reason for the change is an scheduling conflict with the rescheduled PIAA District II Track & Field Championships that would have impacted several students attending the NHS Ceremony. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you,
WWSD Earth Day at Evergreen
We would like to invite you to join the Western Wayne Community in celebrating Earth Day. Our EverGreen Elementary School was built as a learning environment for the community, with the Board of Education’s intent, to have a building available to the community for future generations to learn and practice sustainable, environmental, and healthy living. We are proud to invite you to what we hope becomes an annual community event, in which we can all learn from each other how best to protect our planet.
SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ART FAIR
EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY
10 AM – 3 PM
TOURS OF OUR “GREEN” SCHOOL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10AM 12 NOON AND 2PM
4TH AND 5TH GRADE SCIENCE FAIR
WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 1 PM
PREK-5 ART WORK DISPLAYED
PROJECTS ALL REPURPOSED OR REUSED ITEMS
HANDS-ON CRAFTS CENTER FOR CHILDREN
SNACKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
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Mental Health First Aid Virtual Trainings Cost: FREEDecember 19, 2024Mental 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.
Download the full flyer below. [...]
Guiding Good Choices for 4th-6th grade parents and caregiversDecember 19, 2024Guiding 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. [...]
“Tangled” Semi Formal sponsored by WWHS Student CouncilDecember 18, 2024On Saturday, December 14th nearly 300 members of the Western Wayne High School community including students, advisors, chaperones, administration, and SROs gathered to celebrate the 2024 Semi Formal at Camp Ladore in Waymart.
This year’s theme elected by Student Council was Disney’s Tangled and included decor complete with elements of long Rapunzel hair, frying pans, illuminated lanterns, and even a castle backdrop adorned with Pascal.
Students spent the time dining and dancing with opportunities to capture memories in the professional photo booth. Students received picture frames as favors to memorialize the event.
As is tradition, attendees voted sophomores Cole Combs and Makenzie Chearney as Price and Princess of the magical occasion.
Pictured (left to right):
Mr. Paul Gregorski (Principal), Cole Combs (Prince), Makenzie Chearney (Princess), and Mr. Robert Black (Vice Principal) [...]
High School December Students of the MonthDecember 18, 2024The following students were recognized by the Student Council as students of the month for December. Their teachers and administrators weighed in on the decisions. All of the students chosen hold a high standard of academic and personal excellence. They are true examples of the P.R.I.D.E. standards for PBIS at our school.
First, Abigail Wasman is our selected freshman. In school, she loves her art class having a special interest in drawing still life. Her other favorite class is Spanish. Abigail is highly involved in her local 4-H Club for many years. She shows pigs, goats, and cows. Working with and showing animals is her passion.
“I love working with and preparing animals for show and seeing how they turn out in the end,” she said.
Next, Olivia Haines is our chosen sophomore this month. Olivia is a dual sport athlete participating in both track and volleyball at Western Wayne. In the classroom, she enjoys studying history most. In addition, she absolutely loves animals and has ridden horses since she was young. She aspires to be a veterinarian upon graduation.
“I want to study veterinary medicine because of how much I enjoy animals,” she said.
In addition, Lauren Beamer is this month’s featured junior. She is extremely involved in volleyball being both a part of the Western Wayne team and a club volleyball team out of Allentown. Her favorite class is English. In addition, she aspires to go into the nursing field.
“I feel that the competitive environment that I thrive on being a part of through my volleyball experiences will help to prepare me for college,” she said.
Finally, Lance Maiocco is our senior spotlight this month. Lance is also a dual sport athlete having played football and baseball at Western Wayne throughout his high school career. In football, he primarily plays the positions of wide receiver and cornerback. In baseball, he plays pitcher and outfield. In addition, he is a member of FBLA and National Honor Society.
Lance will attend Marywood University upon graduation with a scholarship to play baseball. He plans to study health and exercise science.
“I think that being a part of a team and facing adversity through that experience has helped to better prepare me for the future,” he said.
The Western Wayne School District congratulates these December students of the month and wishes them the best in their future endeavors.
From left: Olivia Haines, Lauren Beamer, Abigail Wasman, Lance Maiocco, and Mr. Paul Gregorski, high school principal. [...]
High School November Students of the MonthDecember 18, 2024The following students were recognized by the Student Council as students of the month for November. Their teachers and administrators weighed in on the decisions. All of the students chosen hold a high standard of academic and personal excellence. They are true examples of the P.R.I.D.E. standards for PBIS at our school.
First, Maha Tanveer is our selected freshman. Maha is new to the district and has been really enjoying her academic and extracurricular experiences here. She tried out a few after school activities so far including the Drama Club, and she can’t wait to continue the rest of her high school career at Western Wayne.
Next, Gavin Morcom is our chosen sophomore this month. Gavin is a triple sport athlete who also values academic excellence. He plays golf and volleyball along with being a member of the wrestling team.
His favorite subject in school is math, because he has a natural aptitude for it. After high school, he aspires to follow in the footsteps of his father and join the Air Force.
“I think the discipline I am learning in all of my experiences in sports is helping to prepare me to enter the military,” he explained.
In addition, Audrey Agnello is this month’s featured junior. She is an exceptional student involved in numerous sports, clubs, and activities.
She has participated in competitive swimming from a young age. She is currently an athlete with Pacers Aquatic Club out of Marywood University. Also, she has done track since seventh grade and cross country since 8th grade at Western Wayne. Her other activities include: PJAS, FBLA, Student Ambassador, CATS Club, Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, Youth Advisory Committee, National Honor Society, Yearbook Club, and Scholastic Team. In addition, she has the honor of being the elected President of the Class of 2026 through Student Council.
Her favorite class this year is anatomy, and she wishes to pursue a career related to the sciences through studying nursing in college.
“I think that the multitude of experiences I have had in my high school career so far working with various groups of people is preparing me to be a strong leader both now and after graduation,” Audrey said.
Finally, Julia Wehrmann is our senior spotlight this month. Julis is also involved in many activities at Western Wayne including: Student Council, Engineering Competition, Envirothon, and Science Olympiad. Julia enjoys her biology class the most this year. She wishes to pursue a career in Environmental Science upon graduation.
“I want my future career path to involve me helping to make the environment better for everyone,” she explained.
The Western Wayne School District congratulates these November students of the month and wishes them the best in their future endeavors.
From left: Gavin Morcom, Audrey Agnello, Julia Wehrmann, and Mr. Paul Gregorski, high school principal. Absent from photo: Maha Tanveer. [...]
