High School

AP Updates

From CollegeBoard:

As schools and communities navigate the unprecedented challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the health and safety of educators and students are the AP Program’s top priorities. Here’s how we’re supporting schools:

Through our members across the country, we understand the new time constraints on everyone in the education community. These solutions are meant to be as simple and lightweight as possible for both students and teachers — without creating additional burdens for school leaders during this time.

  • Traditional face-to-face exam administrations will not take place. Students will take a 45-minute online free-response exam at home. 
  • Some students may want to take the exam sooner rather than later, while the content is still fresh. Other students may want more time to practice. For each AP subject, there will be 2 different testing dates.

The full exam schedule, specific free-response question types that will be on each AP Exam, and additional testing details will be available by April 3. We’ll also unlock any relevant free-response questions in AP Classroom for digital use so students can access all practice questions of the type that will appear on the exam.

https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/coronavirus-updates

2020 Census Jobs

The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for workers. If interested apply online at www.2020census.gov/jobs. If there are questions, please see your school counselor or call 1-855-562-2020.

Enumerator: Primarily hiring for this job opportunity 

Job description: Locally hired workers who perform field enumeration activities in and around their respective neighborhoods. 

Census field supervisors: appoints, trains and supervises enumerators who are engaged in data collection. 

Wayne County Pay rates:

Enumerators: $16.00 an hour 

Census field supervisor: $17.50 an hour 

.58 cents per mile mileage reimbursement

LOOKING FOR PROM ATTIRE?

AURORA’S CLOSET – LOOKING FOR PROM ATTIRE?
Need the perfect dress, shoes, handbags, etc.?

Come to visit Aurora’s Closet on Friday, March 20, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Held at Calvary United Methodist Church, Belmont St., Waymart

Shop for gently used articles to complete your wardrobe for your big event!

SPONSORED BY AURORA ASSEMBLY,
INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF RAINBOW FOR GIRLS

All proceeds will be donated to the Waymart Area Food Pantry!

Western Wayne Students Present Research at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science

           The Western Wayne School District congratulates the following students who presented scientific research at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science at Wilkes University recently.  These students investigated a scientific question, carried out controlled scientific research and presented their findings to a panel of professionals in the scientific fields. The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) is a statewide organization of middle and high school students designed to stimulate and promote interest in science among its members through the development of research projects and investigations.

Adrian Agnello received a first award for his research in Botany as he studied the effects of pine tree needle decay on undergrowth plants.  Allie Pauler received a first award for her research in Biology as she studied the effects of OTC drugs on the heartrate of Daphnia magna.  Olivia Cottell received a first award for her research in Biology as she studied the effects of vape juice on the heartrate of Daphnia magna.  Brooke Kellogg received a first award for her research in Microbiology as she studied the effects of age on the oral microbiome of piglets.  Samantha Sharp received a first award for her research in Ecology as she studied the effects of saltwater on straw biodegradation.

Kennedy Mistishin received a second award for her research in Biology as she studied the effects of alcoholic beverages on the degradation of bone mass. Kailey Tickner received a second award for her research in Behavioral Science as she studied the effects of music on memory. Stephanie Soom received a second award for her research in Botany as she studied the effects of water temperature on plant germination. Emily Romanowski received a second award for her research in Biology as she studied the effects of supplements on the heartrate of Daphnia magna. Rhayni Carroll received a second award for her research in Botany as she studied the effects of soft drinks on plant germination. Lilly Bernardi received a second award for her research in Biology as she studied the effects of soft drinks on the heartrate of Daphnia magna. Addison Purvis received a second award for her research in Biology as she studied the effects of flour type of gluten content. Weston Nugent received a second award for his research in Ecology as he studied the effects of sampling location on stream water quality. Anita Vanyo received a second award for her research in Biology as she studied the effects of cleaning products on plant germination.

Abigayle Pavlicek received a third award for her research in Botany as she studied the effects of classical music on plant germination. Lexi DeSiato received a third award for her research in Biology as she studied the effects of soft drinks on tooth decay.

          Congratulations to all of these students for their hard work!

Adrian Agnello, Allie Pauler, Olivia Cottell, Brooke Kellogg, and Samantha Sharp are eligible to present their research at the PJAS state meeting at Penn State Main Campus in May.  The club is advised by Western Wayne High School teachers Christine McClure and Maria Masankay.

Trina Barcarola Medals at Indoor Track & Field Meet

Trina with Head Coach Justin Collins, and Coach Bob Amos, Pole Vault Coach.

PTFCA Indoor Track and Field State Championship Update:
Senior Trina Barcarola cleared 12’ 0” in the Girls Pole Vault to finish 7th overall and earned a state medal. This is Barcarola’s 11th career State medal in track and field. (2 indoor/9 outdoor.

Matt Leslie off to Hershey!

Matt is pictured here with coaches Scott Rush on the left and Kevin Roginsky, right.

Matt Leslie, (152lbs) a Junior, with a record of 39-3 and a District 2 Champ title, was seeded #1 in the North East AA Regionals. They were held at Williamsport High School on February 28-29, 2020.

Matt beat Matty Coller a Senior from Line Mountain with a 28-9 record. The score was 11-9 by decision. Next up was Senior Logan Newton from Wyalusing with a 32-6 record. Another win for Matt by decision 4-0. That moved him to the Championship round to face Wesley Barnes, a Freshman from Southern Columbia with a 33-9 record. He would lose to Barnes, getting pinned 3:12, however he would capture the Silver Medal and a ticket to the big show in Hershey, PA, the State Wrestling Championships! They will be held at the Giant Center in Hershey beginning Wednesday, March 4, throughday, March 7, when the finals will be held.

PIAA has the brackets out and Matt will have a 1st round bye. He will then face Malachi DuVall from Penns Valley. If you would like to follow here is link for live coverage: https://www.flowrestling.org/

District 2 AA Champs!

Coach Rush celebrating with Alex Hollister

Western Wayne has Three District 2 Wrestling Champs for 2020! Congratulations to Matt Leslie, Alex Hollister, and Jack McAllister – they are your District 2 Champs. They, along with Silver Medalist Tom Flood, and Bronze Medalist Nathan Koch now move on to the North East AA Regional’s at Williamsport High School on February 28-29, 2020 where the competition gets a little tougher. Also Congratulations to Scott Rush and Kevin Roginsky, coaches for the Varsity Wrestling Team.

Wrestling Championships District 2 AA

District 2 AA Wrestling Championships were held recently at Hazelton High School, on February 21-22, 2020. Western Wayne placed 3rd in the Team Score and had 6 wrestlers medal, including 3 District Champs.