High School

Western Wayne Invites Community to Homecoming – Oct. 11

The Western Wayne School District invites the community to attend its annual homecoming varsity football game this coming Friday, Oct. 11. The public is encouraged to bring a donation for our Food Drive to the game and will gain free admission for doing so.  The donation truck will be near the gate of the Sharkey Rosetti Stadium. 

The Western Wayne Homecoming Game against Lakeland will begin at 7 p.m. with the presentation of the Homecoming Court at 6:30 p.m.. 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:  Josh Vinton, Raegan Palmer, Mackenzie Adams, Sean Owens, Ally Irvine, Lance Maiocco, Grace Lidy, Mason Rush, Madison Stiffler, and Evan Dean.

All of our senior court members have been highly involved during their time at Western Wayne in a variety of clubs, sports, and other activities.

All of the members of our 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. 11 at 6:30 p.m. for the homecoming festivities followed by the game.

The District also wants to invite our Western Wayne alumni and Western Wayne School Community to attend all of our home athletic events scheduled during Homecoming Week!  Please come out and support our varsity athletic match-ups all week long by showing up and cheering for the Wildcats!

  • Monday 10/7 – Western Wayne Boys Soccer v. Mountain View at 6 PM
  • Tuesday 10/8 – Western Wayne Cross Country Meet v. multiple schools at 4:45 PM
  • Tuesday 10/8 – Western Wayne Girls Volleyball v. Valley View at 6 PM
  • Friday 10/11 – Western Wayne Football v. Lakeland at 7 PM

Pictured are members of the 2024 Western Wayne Homecoming Court, from left:    Josh Vinton, Raegan Palmer, Mackenzie Adams, Sean Owens, Ally Irvine, Lance Maiocco, Grace Lidy, Mason Rush, Madison Stiffler, and Evan Dean.

Western Wayne High School Students THINK ENERGY!

From left: Mark Nebzydoski Ph.D., Western Wayne High School Science Teacher; Eugene Schultz, Presenter of Think Energy Innovation Program. 

On September 23rd Western Wayne High School Students in grade 9 experienced the THINK! ENERGY Innovation Program. This program is an interactive, hands-on presentation with a take home energy efficiency kit for each participating student and teacher. The program teaches the importance of energy, natural resources and environmental resources, and gives each participating student’s family energy-efficient technologies to install at home. Students and Staff in the high school received innovation kits on September 23rd. The kits included faucet aerators, a furnace filter whistle, a water conserving shower head, three LED light bulbs as well an advanced smart energy power strip. 176 innovation kits were distributed overall. This comes to 5758 new LED bulbs distributed to the Western Wayne School District since the program’s launch in 2015. This program will also result in a number of mini grants for the teachers in the high school as well. The Think Energy Innovation Program has been brought to the schools by the National Energy Foundation, PPL Electric Utilities and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. For more information or questions, please contact National Energy Foundation at 1-855-494-2942 or email amy.lamielle@nef1.org

7th & 10th Grade Together for Health   2024-2025

Wayne Memorial Health System, Forest City Regional, Wallenpaupack Area, Wayne Highlands and Western Wayne School District are co-sponsoring the 7th and 10th Grade “Together for Health” program to provide for you resources and practical tools for healthier lifestyle choices.

See the flyer for details!

Health Together

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Mental Health First Aid Virtual Trainings

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.

Download the flyer below for more details.

Prosper Virtual Training

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Band Performs at GDS Fair and Meets Kurt Aaron

Kurt Aaron and Michael Olivo
Band and Color Guard perform at the GDS Fair.

The annual Western Wayne Marching Band and Color Guard performance at the GDS Fair was especially eventful this year because on the day of their performance Wednesday, August 28,  WNEP’s Kurt Aaron and his infamous dog Ranger were also there doing live spots.  Aaron briefly interviewed Western Wayne band member Michael Olivo, a senior. Michael proudly told the viewing audience about Western Wayne’s upcoming performance at the fair.

“It was really exciting to get to promote our band to a TV audience,” Michael said.

The students were thrilled to perform their 2024-25 Boy Bands themed field show for the audience along with playing some fan favorite stand tunes.

Drum majors this year are seniors Lia Hartman and Kalob Franko.  This is Lia’s second season as drum major.

“We are all so grateful to be able to perform for the local community who is so supportive of us,” Lia said.

The Western Wayne Band is under the direction of Mrs. Elaine Ort who is now in her 11th season with the district.

The entire Western Wayne Band and Color Guard invite the local community to attend the first home game of the season for varsity football against Lackawanna Trail on Friday, August, 30, at the Sharkey-Rosetti stadium. Western Wayne will have the pregame show starting at about 6:45 p.m.; kick-off is at 7 p.m.

 Western Wayne to Host Annual Car Show Saturday, Sept. 7—NEW RAIN DATE! 

The Western Wayne Hot Rod Club and Drama Club will host their 2024 Annual Car Show on Saturday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school parking lot, 1970A Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA, near the football stadium. Please note our NEW RAIN DATE is Sunday, September 15.
Food to be sold at the concession stand. Registration fee is $10. Spectators are free. The Hot Rod Club will give prizes for best car, truck, tractor, motorcycle, and best in show.
In addition, the Drama group will sell a variety of concessions. There will also be a raffle of baskets and gift certificates generously donated by businesses and families in the local community.
Drama Club student Robert Scramuzza is excited to partner with the Hot Rod Club for the for the Car Show. He explained how the Drama Club students will be dressed in 50s attire for the event.
“We wanted our presence at the event to go along with the variety of cars from the past that surely will be there,” Bobby said. “We hope that the public comes out to enjoy the cars and to have some good food and purchase some chances to win baskets and gift certificates.”
Members of the Drama Parents Club are working to obtain a variety of items for the raffle at the Car Show from many very generous businesses and families in our Wildcat community. The students involved in the Hot Rod Club and Drama Club can use the funds raised from this event for their club activities.
The Hot Rod Club meets on a regular basis to work on a variety of automotive projects after school and can use the funds for their projects among other activities.
The Drama Club meets on a regular basis after school to work on a variety of projects and activities.
“Drama Club gives students a place where they can express themselves,” club president Lillian Maros explained. “We are like one big family in our club and really enjoy coming together to work as a team on events such as the Car Show.”
All of the members of the Hot Rod Club, Drama Club, and Drama Parents Club cordially invite the public to attend this fun-filled event on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the High School parking lot near the stadium. Come out and see some great vehicles, take some chances on our basket raffle, enjoy some food, and enjoy some time socializing. Rain date is Sunday, September 15.

Freshman Orientation – Save the Date!

August 22, 2024 – 6:00-7:30pm – Veterans Memorial Auditorium, WWHS

Western Wayne High School welcomes the Class of 2028!

  • Information on the high school/ 9th Grade Transition
  • High School Survival Guide
  • Student’s class schedule
  • Tours
  • Refreshments  

Wayne Pike/Shriners Club receive monetary donation from fashion students and teacher

A monetary donation was made to Treasurer, Roger Dirlam of Wayne Pike/Shriners Club on behalf of the Western Wayne fashion students and teacher Colleen Carmody. This year’s proceeds were collected at this year’s show, titled “Fashion is Daunting” held on May 21, 2024 in WW Veterans Memorial Auditorium. While raising funds to help our community; this annual charitable event also allows for a display of students’ senior collections, competitive pieces, yearly projects and the continued support of the sewing and design vocation.