District Receives Donation from Jersey Mike’s

Jersey 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.

Band Director Earns PMEA District 9 Citation of Excellence

The Western Wayne School District would like to congratulate high school band director Mrs. Elaine Ort on being the recipient of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 9 Citation of Excellence. Mrs. Ort is the only band director in District 9 to be chosen for the award this year. This award is given to music educators who demonstrate high musical standards both inside and outside the classroom. She will attend an awards banquet at the PMEA State Conference in April to receive the official recognition.
In addition, Mrs. Ort has had the honor of being a member of America’s Bands Directors with her most recent appearance with this group at the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The district is proud of Mrs. Ort’s past and most recent accomplishments.
Pictured is Mrs. Ort at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Please also enjoy this link to an appearance Mrs. Ort made on PA Live last year to discuss her accomplishments in music.


https://www.pahomepage.com/pa-live/western-wayne-band-director-performs-at-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/

Mental Health First Aid Virtual Trainings Cost: FREE

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.

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Guiding Good Choices for 4th-6th grade parents and caregivers

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.

GUIDING GOOD CHOICES

5th and 6th grade parents – Attend this FREE program to help our youth navigate the pressures and expectations of life during their teen years to succeed and achieve a brighter future.

See flyer for details!

Guiding Good Choices

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

Middle School Eighth Grade Final Walk

From left: Matthew Barr, middle school assistant principal; Jennifer Bradley, middle school principal; and Mindy Maros, middle school secretary.

The Western Wayne Middle School continued their tradition on the last day of school which was Thursday, June 6, this year. It is called the 8th Grade Final Walk. As a final activity before leaving the building to move on to the high school, 8th grade students took a walk through the hallways appropriately led by their principal Mrs. Jennifer Bradley who will be leaving the Middle School this year for a position at another district.
Bradley led the procession through the hallways of the middle school and received flowers from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students along the way. She received a bouquet at the end along with many well wishes from students, faculty, and staff who lined the hallways and then went with her outside of the building to celebrate.
Mrs. Bradley has been principal at the Middle School for the past five years and says she will always remember the wonderful experiences she had with students and staff in the building.
Everyone in our Western Wayne Middle School family was happy to celebrate Mrs. Bradley’s last day with students and wish her the best in her future endeavors.