During the holiday season Western Wayne Middle School students were treated to a visit from Santa to brighten their spirits.  Students enjoyed this special surprise this past December.  From left, Western Wayne Middle School students:  Roxanne Dugan, Loucynthia Allen, Ema-Jade Heller, Mia Gifford, and Samantha Lee.

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Western Wayne Middle School held a Turkey Trot for students on the morning of November 24 as a part of their PBIS initiative which involves successfully creating a proactive positive school environment in which students are demonstrating their Wildcat PRIDE daily. 

          PBIS is an ongoing effort of the Western Wayne School District to guide students in behaving and interacting with others in such a way as to promote an effective learning community.

          The Western Wayne High School Cross Country Team hosted the students who completed the course.  Middle School students signed up to attend the Turkey Trot.  Some of the students who participated gave donations of canned goods for local food pantries. 

          The Middle School students who participated in the Turkey Trot did many fun activities such as participating in raffles for prizes, completing a one-mile run, and dancing with the Turkey.  High School Cross Country student George Lee donned the Turkey costume for the occasion and entertained the students.

          The Middle School students who participated were directed, guided, and cheered on by members of the High School Cross Country Team that included:  Sydney Hutchinson, Jamie Bryan, Haley Estus, Julie Bryan, Maddie Kammer, Lucas Putman, Kris Maloney, Tarena Strasburger, and Kailey Tickner.

   All the students who attended had a great time at the event.  Eighth grader Raegan Palmer came in second place for the girls in her grade at the race.

          “I really liked getting to see the older students and hang out with them briefly after the race,” Raegan, who plays basketball for Western Wayne, said.

         Fellow 8^th grader Timmy Roberts also had a great time at the event.  He came in first place for the boys for the second year in a row and won a turkey.

          “We plan to donate the turkey,” Timmy, who plays for the Western Wayne Soccer Team said.

          Also, for the second year in a row 8^th grader Hayden Romanskas came in second place for the 8^th grade boys.

          “It was fun to get to go outside for a while,” Hayden, who has been racing BMX bikes since he was about five years old said.  “I think my experience with BMX helps to give me endurance for something like this.  I thought the race was really close this year.”

          In addition, on Nov. 24, Middle School students were treated to a special lunch time reward for PBIS.  Beloved School Resource Officer Marty Robbins acted as D.J. for lunch periods that day.  The students always look forward to occasions such as this one.  Robbins also initiated a special board for students to write and display what they felt grateful for during the holiday season.

    The students all had a lot of fun on Nov. 24 and look forward to other PBIS activities such as these where they can demonstrate their Wildcat Pride as the school year continues.

          Winners of the Turkey Trot held at Western Wayne on November 24 are as follows.

Sixth graders:  Eric McGrath, 1^st place; Damian Glackin, 2^nd place; Giana Tomasetti, 2^nd place; and Makenzie Chearney, 1^st place.

          Seventh graders:  Robert Carrelle, 1^st place; Mia Gifford, 2^nd place; Peter Race, 2^nd place; and Audrey Agnello, 2^nd place.

          Eighth graders:  Timmy Roberts, 1^st place; Hayden Romanaskas, 2^nd place; Aliya Fiorella, 1^st place; and Raegan Palmer, 2^nd place.

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Western Wayne Middle School held a Fall blowout reward day on Monday, Oct. 12, for students as a part of their PBIS initiative which involves successfully creating a proactive positive school environment in which students are demonstrating their Wildcat PRIDE daily.  

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based three-tiered framework for improving and integrating all the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. It is a way to support everyone to create the kinds of schools where all students are successful. 

PBIS is a commitment to addressing student behavior through systems change. When it is implemented well, students achieve improved social and academic outcomes, schools experience reduced exclusionary discipline practices, and school personnel feel more effective. 

PBIS is an ongoing effort of the Western Wayne School District to guide students in behaving and interacting with others in such a way as to promote an effective learning community. 

Students in grades six, seven, and eight were treated to a rotating schedule of fun activities as a reward for their ongoing efforts in PBIS throughout the fall.  They had a treat time where they could choose from a variety of flavors of Italian Ice.  Students also got to a play a Kahoot interactive online game where they guessed who faculty and staff where in old photos.  Another part of the day was a chance for them to watch a virtual pep rally that featured the Western Wayne High School Band and the Western Wayne Cheerleaders.

All enjoyed this opportunity to have some fun with their classmates. 

Sixth grader Donovan Gregorski said he really liked the virtual pep rally.

“I knew the Wildcat rumble,” Donovan explained referencing a popular cheer done by Western Wayne football cheerleaders at every game.

Sixth graders Jennifer Stump and Paige Shaffer also enjoyed the virtual pep rally.

“Our favorite song was ‘Shut Up and Dance,’” Paige explained.  Both girls thought it was neat that they knew the lyrics to some of the songs the band played on the pep rally video. 

The band performance that was included in the virtual pep rally video was from their senior night performance that was performed for a limited audience earlier in October.

Overall, the students had a great time enjoying their Italian Ice treats, playing the online game, and listening to music and cheers via the virtual pep rally.

The students look forward to future PBIS activities like this one in the future.