Starting Wednesday, September 18^th, the community and Spartan families will see fences rising up around the campus.  In a perfect situation, we would not be altering traffic patterns and schedules.  After construction meetings this week, we’ve determined these changes are non-negotiable and will become our “new normal” for the next two years. 

Construction on school campus requires close attention to SAFETY.  Attention to ALL details around the project ensures safety and minimizes disruption on active campuses.  We’ve worked to separate trucks, equipment and delivery traffic from our school activities.  There are inconveniences as we prepare to take huge leaps forward over the next two years.  This means we need to change traffic patterns associated with arrival and dismissal from school.  We are also adjusting our school start and ending times to assist bus transportation and ensure student safety. 


 

 

 

• Spartan Way (main entrance) – Morning drop off and afternoon pick up
  • There will be no entering, no parking, no driving and no idling – Spartan Way is for buses and students only.

• All elementary BUS arrivals and dismissals will now occur on Spartan Way.  The backside of the elementary school will become too tight with construction fencing.

• Pre-K and Kindergarten will use the elementary parking lot for drop off and pick up.  Parents will not be able to park in that lot.  Numbers for each parking spot will indicate reserved parking for staff.

• All traffic leaving the elementary lot will be directed to turn right.

• First Grade drop off and pickup will be Dayton Road/curbside.  Parents, please park at the curb and escort your child to the door and meet your child at the door for dismissal.

• Second and Fifth Graders:  Drive and drop off in the Middle School (senior parking lot) or Bicentennial Park’s parking lot.  Crossing Guards will be at two locations assisting the children.

• ELEMENTARY Walkers and Car Riders:  All walkers and car riders will NOT be dismissed until all buses have exited the campus.  Buses are scheduled to pull out by 3:38 p.m.

• If a middle school or high school athletic bus needs to load and depart during elementary dismissal, it will happen in the Bicentennial Park between 3:20 to 3:50 p.m.

 

 

 
Wayne Local Schools continue to achieve at a high academic level according to the State of Ohio’s Report Card.  We are extremely proud of our students and staff as we celebrate the efforts of the past school year.  Waynesville Elementary received an “A” rating and the Middle School and High School both received “B” ratings.  Our overall letter grade is a B and Waynesville has the 27^th best performance index out of 608 school districts statewide.  Locally we have the highest performance index in Warren County and fall only behind Oakwood City Schools in the immediate Dayton area.  We will review our results closely with an eye to the future.  We are focused on preparing our students for success.  We continue to proactively manage district resources in a cost-efficient manner.  We work to ensure that resources from federal, state and local levels are aligned with our district’s goals.  We acknowledge that no ranking system tells the whole story as we strive to develop the whole child.  The state report card is just one way we measure excellence. 
 
Courtesy Dayton Daily News:  WAYNE LOCAL: The small, high-scoring district in Waynesville ranked in the top five percent of the state in performance index, the broadest measure of success on state tests. They also got a “B” for their work helping struggling young readers get back on track. They were one of only two local districts that scored above a “C” in that category.


Click here for a complete list of all 608 school districts, courtesy of Cleveland.Com.
 
OVERALL GRADES Dayton Area:
 
A: Oakwood
 
B:  Waynesville, Ansonia, Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Brookville, Centerville, Eaton Kettering, Lebanon, Miami East, Mississinawa Valley, Springboro, Tipp City, Tri-Village, Valley View, Versailles
 
C: Arcanum, Bethel, Bradford, Carlisle, Cedar Cliff, Covington, Fairborn, Franklin, Franklin-Monroe, Greenview, Miamisburg, Milton-union, National Trail, New Lebanon, Newton, Northmont, Preble Shawnee, Tecumseh, Tri-County North, Troy, Vandalia-Butler, Yellow Springs
 
D: Dayton, Greenon, Greenville, Huber Heights, Mad River, Northridge, Piqua, Trotwood, Twin Valley, West Carrollton, Xenia
 
F:Jefferson Twp.
 

 

 

Superintendent Pat Dubbs was a part of a book study focusing on Thomas Friedman’s “Thank you for Being Late.”   Friedman reflects on his appreciation of the “inclusive, nurturing and healthy” aspects of his Minnesota hometown.  St. Louis Park, a suburb of Minneapolis, truly values the children of their community; engaging adults to actively participate in in the growth of all their youth.  Community partnerships engage organizations and adults to reflect “Children First” as a key foundation for the culture of their community.  Influenced by the St. Louis Park, Minnesota model, Waynesville’s Children’s First Initiative was established.   Mrs. Anna Garafolo was given Chairperson responsibilities for this initiative. 

Waynesville’s Children First Initiative was established to engage adults in Waynesville to actively participate in the growth of all the community’s youth. The initiative’s vision is a future where all children, teens, young adults, and community members have the support of one another in order for us to all thrive.

Over time, this initiative continues to evolve. Its core team has worked through meetings, surveyed our local youth, analyzed data, participated in professional development events and completed trainings. The initiative’s purpose was never intended to be a program, but an intentional way of being, where individuals in our community make conscious efforts to build relationships and make connections with our youth.  Through this initiative’s advancement, the core members of its team recognized that the pride and spirit within our community, can best be described as ‘The Waynesville Way’. ‘The Waynesville Way’ is a high standard of expectations of how we must continue to function.

There are numerous groups, organizations, businesses, families and community members, all with a common bond or purpose, Waynesville, and the future of its citizens. The face of Waynesville’s Children First Initiative has now become ‘The Waynesville Way’. The Waynesville Way core team members are going to continue to reach out to groups, striving to inspire them to understand the five developmental relationship skills of building strong relationships and making connections with youth. The five fundamental concepts for building a successful relationship are: Expressing Care, Challenging Growth, Provide Support, Share Power, and Expand Possibilities.

The Waynesville Way core team members are a diverse group of individuals, representing many aspects of our community. Core members bring perspectives and a voice from our local school system, athletics, Mary L. Cook public library, Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Waynesville Area Arts Council, Wayne Township, and a handful of our local religious affiliates.

If you are interested in learning more about, or becoming a part of ‘The Waynesville Way’, please contact Mrs. Anna Garafolo at agarafolo@wayne-local.com.

 

GROUND BREAKING AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY SET FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH. 

Notice to Elementary Parents:  
It will be construction day at the Elementary School!  Parents, please encourage your children to wear construction-related attire on Tuesday!

In remembrance of the 1^st responders and the victims of 9-11, Senior Joey Hobbs read a statement while Senior Nathan Eshler played Taps with a moment of silence over the PA system for both the middle school and high school students & staff. Each senior did a fantastic job!
  Constitution Week is the commemoration of America's most important document. It is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23.  The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights.

This celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

The DAR has also erected a structure that is built in tribute to the Constitution of the United States. DAR Constitution Hall, which is a performing arts center, opened in 1929.
The aims of the Constitution Week celebration are to:

• Emphasize citizens' responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution.
• Inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America's great heritage and the foundation for our way of life.
• Encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787

Click here for "Constitution Minutes"
 

 

Four WHS students joined Principal Dr. Ison at the Golden Lamb on September 10th as members of the Warren County Youth Chamber of Commerce.  The mission is to provide development opportunities that empower young people and create awareness and acceptance of responsibilities of active citizenship.  The students will attend monthly meetings at a designated location. 

From Left to Right:  Payton Layne (Jr.), Anna Parry (Sr.), Principal Ison, Gabby Price (Sr.), & Caiden Roos (Jr.)


 

By popular demand, the 'Once a Spartan, Always a Spartan' t-shirts are now available to everyone.  Proceeds from orders will help defer the cost of REDO Day.  

Shirts will be light grey, with an orange "W", and black lettering.

Order forms are due by November 15th, with delivery taking place early December.  

Please fill out the form, attach payment (check payable to Wayne Local Schools), and submit to any building office. 

Click here for T-shirt Order Form





KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL NOTIFICATION REGARDING EARLY RELEASE AND DELAY SCHEDULES: 

PLAN “B” – TWO HOUR EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE
FOR KINDERGARTEN & PRESCHOOL
 
 
Wayne Local Schools will refer to a two (2) hour release schedule as Plan “B” for scheduled and calamity days for Kindergarten and Preschool. 
 
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR REVISED SCHEDULE. 
SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION WILL FOLLOW ACCORDINGLY.
 
2019-20 TWO-HOUR EARLY RELEASE DATES CURRENTLY SCHEDULED:
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Friday, December 20, 2019
Friday, March 13, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020

SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS FOR ANY 2-HOUR EARLY RELEASE:

• AM K/Pre-K/Preschool          8:35 – 10:37 AM
• PM K/Preschool                    11:35 -  1:37 PM
• All Day                                  8:35 – 1:37 PM

 

 

PLAN "B" -  TWO HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE
FOR KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL:
 
 
Wayne Local Schools will refer to a TWO (2) hour Delay schedule as Plan “B” for Kindergarten and Preschool. 
 
 
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR THE REVISED SCHEDULE.  SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION WILL FOLLOW ACCORDINGLY.
 
AM K/Pre K/Pre-School                  10:35-12:37 PM
PM K/Pre-School                                1:35-3:37  PM
All Day                                               10:35-3:37  PM

 


 

WHS Senior, Brandon Blair, was notified with the honor of being selected as a National Merit Semifinalist for 2019. He is one of 16,000 Semifinalists in the country and Canada to be recognized. Congratulations to Brandon! We are very proud of him!
 

 

AERIAL VIEW OF THE NEW PARKING LOT & NEW TRANSPORTATION FACILITY

Phase I of our three (3) phase new facilities plan is now complete.  The centerpiece of phase I is a new, modern transportation center containing a two-bay garage, office space, work area, and storage.  A large multi-purpose parking lot is already heavily used this fall. 

We will continue to post updates on the facilities project on Good News Friday or you may check out our construction page on our website at: https://www.wayne-local.com/new-construction/

 

 
Thinking about college for your son or daughter?  Then it is time to learn about FAFSA!
FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  WHS will be holding an Informational Meeting on October 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Waynesville High School Media Center.  A representative from Wright State University Financial Aid & Admissions will be present to share valuable information.  FAFSA is the primary form that the federal government, states and colleges use to award grants, scholarships, work study and student loans. Even if you think you do not qualify for financial aid it is still important to complete the process because some financial aid programs require a FAFSA even though they award aid without regard to family income and it may automatically qualify a student for low-interest federal student loans.  Lastly, filing a FAFSA can actually help a student gain admission to a college because it allows the admission officers to know the student most definitely wants to attend the college.
 
New changes in the FAFSA process has made it quicker and easier.  Both students and parents will need to create a username and password called the FSA ID.  Computers will be available in the media center during the information meeting to help you set up your FSA ID if you desire. You will need your social security number, and an e-mail. It is recommended that JUNIORS set up their FSA ID now to help with college searches and valuable information as well.
 
FAFSA Information Meeting/Workshop: 
Who:    Current Juniors, Seniors and Parents
When:  October 3, 2019 (Thursday) 
Time:   6:00PM,
Location: WHS Media Center
 

 

Sweeten Your Knowledge of Gifted!

 
Parents of gifted-identified students in grades 1-8, join us for an information night on Monday, September 23 from 6:30-7:30 in the Elementary School Media Center.  Learn about the identification process, written education plans (WEP), acceleration, gifted services and local enrichment opportunities.  The meeting will end with a brief presentation by Holly Papanek about the enrichment trip for gifted students in grades 4-7.  Copies of the WLS Gifted Parent Brochure will be available.
 
Click here for parent meeting flyer. 

If you have questions, please contact Karen Boggs, Gifted Coordinator at kboggs@wayne-local.com.
 

 

White shirts are on sale now for the "White Out Game" on October 4th. 
This will be the Homecoming Football Game Friday, and all monies earned from the sale will go towards Prom.  

Orders are due by September 24th.  

Orders can be turned into any of the building offices.  

Click here for white shirt order form

 

Waynesville High School is holding our annual College Career Fair from 8:00-11:00 a.m. on OCTOBER 11^th,  2019 (Friday) to expose WHS students about different colleges and career program opportunities. This day provides students with a dynamic and tangible experience that facilitates a connection between their academic pursuits and professional endeavors in the future.  WHS would love to have many different career paths available to the students; this allows students to see employment opportunities that they make take advantage of right after high school or a program they may want to pursue in college.

This event is scheduled during the school day to get all students involved. Approximately 400 HS students will go through our Career Day (8:00- 10:00),  as well as 300 Middle school students (10:00-11:00). Each grade level will have time to walk around and ask questions and learn about businesses and career paths.  The students interacted well with the businesses last year and we would love for you to participate to meet our students and allow them the opportunity to learn about your career endeavors.

If you are interesting in participating with with career development on Oct 11, 2019, please e-mail Abby Shinkle at ashinkle@wayne-local.com   

   

 

 

 

Workouts for both student-athletes AND adult open workouts!

This fall, Excelerate Athletic Development is offering "open" workouts for any Waynesville student-athlete on Saturdays.  This is an opportunity for the kids to put in some extra work.  Student Informational Flyer

We are also offering "open" workouts for any Waynesville adult on Saturdays.  We have had multiple people ask us to offer these workouts so we thought we would try it.  Community Informational Flyer

Besides the benefit of adults and students getting in better condition, part of the proceeds will go back to the school to pay for the current middle school and high school training.

The workouts will be in the high school gym and weight room.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please let myself or Josh know.

Thank you,
Adam Szabo
Excelerate Athletic Development Founder & CEO
excelerateAD.com
speedapplication@gmail.com
513-368-0151

 

September is National Attendance Awareness Month
 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR WAYNE LOCAL SCHOOLS
 

Warren County Schools
County-Wide Attendance Policy
2019-2020 School Year
Documentation for time out of school
 

Generally, twelve (12) absences from school (time out of school), which include full days and partial days may be documented by a parent/guardian phone call.
 

*Medical notes shall NOT count against the 12 absences (time out of school full or partial days) that a parent may excuse.
 

Absences (time out of school), full and partial days in excess of 12 absences may not be excused by a parent and shall require documentation by the child’s treating physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant- unless an absence (time out of school, full or partial days) is otherwise excused by the Principal due to unusual circumstances.

The foregoing general rule is for the convenience of school officials in the administration of this attendance regulation. This rule does not create an entitlement for a student to be absent from school 12 times. Application of this general regulation may be waived by school officials where circumstances indicate that its application does not serve the student’s best interest. Those circumstances include, but are not limited to: the student’s attendance in the current or prior school years; instances where students/parents have been adjudicated guilty for truancy related offenses or currently under active supervision or probation. Excused absences from school (time out of school, full or partial days) shall be granted only on the condition of a note from a physician, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, or excused by the school Principal.

When students arrive on school property he/she is under the jurisdiction of the school district until the end of the school day. No student may leave the premises during the school day without proper authority. Students that require an early dismissal must present a note from their parent/guardian/custodian to the school attendance office in the morning at the beginning of the school day. In all cases, a parent/guardian/custodian will be contacted to confirm and authorize the early release.

Students arriving to school less than 90 minutes from the start of the school day (late arrival) will be counted as tardy to school. Students that are signed out of school less than 90 minutes from the end of the school day (early dismissal) will be counted as “left early” for school. All tardies and “left early” releases will be unexcused unless otherwise noted in the school policy.

Students that arrive at school after the first 90 minutes of the school day will be marked as a half-day absence. Students that are signed out more than 90 minutes before the end of the school day will be counted as half-day absence.

Unexcused Absences from school: (time out of school full or partial days)
The Ohio Revised Code define a student as being a habitual truant when a student has:
30 consecutive unexcused hours, or
42 unexcused hours in a school month, or
72 unexcused hours in a school year.

If a student acquires 38 hours in one month or 65 hours in one school year of excused and/or unexcused hours, a warning letter will be mailed to parent/guardian.

The school, in compliance with Ohio Truancy Laws has established the following intervention strategies to avoid unexcused hours, partial and full days, tardies and early dismissal.

If a student acquires 30 consecutive unexcused hours, or 42 hours unexcused hours from school in a school month or, 72 unexcused hours in a school year, an Absence Intervention Team meeting will be scheduled by the Truancy Officer, for the purpose of developing an Absence Intervention Plan. The team shall consist of the student, parent/guardian or their designee (a pre-approval FERPA form release for a designee to attend in a parent’s place must be filed by the parent for the designee to participate in the Absence Intervention Team meeting), school administrator or their designee, and attendance officer. The team may also include the school psychologist, counselor, social worker, or representative of a public or nonprofit agency designed to assist students and their families in reducing absences and representative of the Juvenile Court.

If the parent/guardian fails to attend or otherwise respond and participate in the Absence Intervention Team, the school shall do both of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

The WHS cheerleaders need your help supporting a “PINK OUT” at the football game on October 11th, 2019.  Monies raised through fundraising that evening will go to a local family affected by cancer. Completed order forms should be returned WITH payment to any school office or Mel Suittor at WES. Orders are due October 1st. 
Orders will be delivered to students and/or available for pick up in the school office no later than October 10th.   Pink shirt with black and white lettering.

 
Make checks payable to WHS cheer.
 
T-shirts: $15, Crewneck: $25
 
Youth sizes: S, M, L, XL, Adult sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXL (ADD $2 for XXL, and XXXL)
 
CLICK HERE for Order Form. 


 

2018-19 YEARBOOKS ARE IN! 

Important Notice
for all Graduates of Wayne Local Schools
 

In 30 days from today, October 1st, 2019, all waynelocal.net Google Accounts assigned to past students will be closed.  If you would like to save any documents (docs, sheets, slides, pdfs, etc), you will need to log in download your files from Google onto your device hard drive. 

Steps to complete this are listed below.

Steps to Save Your Google Files

Easiest Method:  From your Google account, you can select the files you want to keep and Share them to another account, or you can download the files to a device’s hard drive (either internal memory or a flash drive) – see instructions below.

Download from a PC

1. Access your Google Drive with your login and password and Open your drive so that you can see all their files (Docs, Sheets, Slides, images, etc).
2. Select all by pressing Control+A at the same time.  You can do this from either grid view or list view.
3. On a PC, you can only download the Files. Folders cannot be batch downloaded.  So, you will need to unselect any "Folders” at this time.
4. In the top right corner, Click on the 3 little vertical dots and select Download from the drop down menu.
5. Google Drive will then put those files into a zip folder and download the folder automatically.
6. From there, you'll just open the folder and double-check to ensure all their files downloaded correctly.
7. For Google Drive Folders, you will have to open each Folder separately and repeat the process for each Folder.

Download from a MAC book

1. Access your Google Drive with your login and password and Open your drive so that you can see all their files (Docs, Sheets, Slides, images, etc).
2. On an Apple device, click and drag to select all.  You can do this from either grid view or list view.
3. On an Apple device, you can select all Folders and all Files at the same time, which is different than those using a PC.
4. In the top right corner, they'll see 3 little vertical dots. They'll click on those dots and select Download from the drop down menu.
5. Google Drive will then put those files into a zip folder and download the folder automatically.
6. From there, they'll just open the folder and double-check to ensure all their files downloaded correctly.
7. For Google Drive Folders, they'll have to open each Folder separately and repeat the process for each Folder.

Download Instructions

 

 

CHANGE IN DELIVERY DATE FOR MUMKINS ORDERS

The Mumkins (mums) from the 6th grade Camp Joy fundraising campaign will now be delivered on October 1st instead of the previously scheduled October 4th date.   All students who sold mums need to pick up their orders between 2:45-6:00 on the side of the Middle School by the park.

Thank you!
The 6^th Grade Teaching Team

 

 

Throughout times during the school year, the high school has various opportunities for parents to get involved with volunteering or business partnerships.  We'd love to know if you would be interested in helping this school year.  Below, there is a form to complete and return to the high school office.  Please indicate your areas of interest in where you would like to be of help. 

There are plenty of opportunities!  If you would like to be involved with career based activities, please take a moment to fill out the form and return to the high school office.  We will contact you with further information.  

High School Parent Volunteer Form

EMAIL

513-897-2776
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New this year, and just launched Friday, August 9th, is the new mobile app for Wayne Local Schools. ***Please note, this app cannot be found in your phone APP Store.  It is an app provided through your mobile device's search engine.  This is a mobile-friendly viewing tool and can be found by typing “Wayne-Local.com” in your search engine.  You will then be directed to the mobile-friendly app tool.   

You will automatically be directed to the app at first and asked to select school building preferences.  You can change this at any time or as your student moves from building to building.

If you prefer using the actual full site webpage, there is a Full-Site option in the bottom navigation bar. 

You will also notice new this year the use of Banner Alerts at the top of the screen. 
 

 

 

 

 

Crises aren't "9 to 5" happenings. They sometimes come on when it's not easy to pickup a phone and call someone.  But you can text for help at any time.  Chat with a trained person by texting "4hope" to 741741.  That person will help you de-escalate and can offer information about local resources where you can find in-person help if needed. 

The Crisis Text Line is always there for you, 24/7.  Just send a message (text 4hope to 741741. 

 

Wayne Local Schools is expanding its services with The Education Connection (TEC) to include a Safety/Bully Tip Line.  When you witness verbal, written, physical, or electronic abuse, speak up!  If students hear or see suspicious behavior from another student, they should not ignore it.  We encourage all students to report any concerns about another student or the safety and security of Wayne Local School District. 
Anyone can report anonymously a bullying/safety issue by calling the TEC tip line at (513) 855-4350 option 7 or by going online at waynelocal.tipline.info.   The tip line will also allow you to choose an incident number so that you can receive an update on the status or provide new information for this incident and still remain ANONYMOUS. 

The information will be immediately forwarded to the proper authority.  All reports are taken very seriously. 
There are posters displayed in all buildings with tip line information to remind students to always adopt the mindset of “if you see something or know something, say something.”