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. 

 

 

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/

World Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day 2019
Tuesday, September 10th, is World Suicide Prevention Day.  All students, staff, and community members are asked to wear yellow that day in honor of those survivors or in memory of a loved one who was lost to suicide.  In addition, everyone is encouraged to light a candle in their window at 8pm that evening to show support for Suicide Awareness and Prevention.

 

 
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   

 

In coordination with the Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Waynesville High School is currently seeking interested Juniors and Seniors who would like to be a part of the Warren County Junior Chamber of Commerce.  

The program would be an opportunity that would empower these students and create awareness and acceptance of responsibilities of active citizenship. 

For more information: contact Kelly Miller at kmiller@wayne-local.com

Meetings will be held at the Golden Lamb in Lebanon, Ohio, with the first meeting being held on September 10th.  

Members from each Warren County school district have been invited to participate. Space is limited. 

 

 

 

Fostering human connection is a very important life skill.  Our "Connect Student Leaders" at WHS thought it was important for us to “connect” with elementary students and wish them a great school year.  High school students are seen as role models and it is our hope that having each HS student connect with one elementary student would help high school students realize the responsibility of their role.  Additionally, our hope is that each elementary student knows that a high school student has their support and thinks they are a special part of our Wayne Local Schools Family . 

Therefore, on Friday, August 30 during WHS “Connect” period, All high school students wrote a letter/card to an elementary student in grades 2 through 5. All Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1^st grade classes received one letter written to their teacher for the entire class.   During the week, the letter writing seemed to spread:  secretaries, teachers, and principals wrote letters to the secretaries, teachers and principals at the Elementary!   The entire high school students, staff and administrators walked over to the elementary and delivered a letter/card to a specific elementary student and/or staff member.  The letters were full of encouragement, helpful advice and good luck for the new school year. 

Connect student leaders and their teachers did an amazing job with this “connection” project and are very thankful to Elementary Principal Poole and her staff for allowing this opportunity to tighten our bond as a school community and family.  We are planning future “connection activities" with our special new friends!
 

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


 

SPORTS AND BAND UPDATE - 9/6/2019

 

Football 
           Varsity Football kicked off their season last Friday with a 42-7 win against the Bexley Lions. The defense stayed tough throughout the whole game, limiting the opposing offensive efforts. Juniors Luke Osborn and Zane Blaisdell each had a sack, while Junior Caleb Lamb had a fumble recovery. Junior Paul Dotson helped keep the ball in our hands with an impressive interception. The Spartans benefited from touchdowns by Junior Jake Amburgy and Senior Hunter Filmore, the latter whom was named one of the top running backs in the area. The kicking duo of Junior Eli St. Pierre and Senior Sara O’Conner went 6-6 on the night. Senior captain Jaymes Bowman scored two touchdowns within minutes of each other to shut the door on Bexley in the third quarter. 
         JV Football also faced the Bexley Lions at home this past Saturday, winning to the tune of 28-8. The young team worked hard throughout the first half and came out determined to win in the second half. Both the offense and defense came up big for the Spartans that morning. The team may be young, but there is incredible talent and undeniable grit shown on the field.
         Varsity is excited to bring their talents back home to Spartan Community Field on September 6th, when they take on the Greeneview Rams. Kickoff is at 7:00 pm and tickets are $6.00. JV is on the road this week and will play on Saturday September 7th at Greeneview; kickoff is at 10:00 am and tickets are $4.00. Both teams are incredibly grateful for the continuous support from the community and are optimistic for this season!
 
Boys Golf 
           The Boys Golf team defeated league opponent Madison last Thursday 166-193, allowing them to remain undefeated in league play. Junior Sam Warren shot a career-low 36 against the Mohawks, while Senior Bryce Cumbow broke 40 for the fourth time this season. They faced Little Miami on Wednesday and earned a winning score of 173-188. That night’s golfers included Cumbow, Warren, Senior Joey Hobbs, Senior Bryce Daniel, and Freshman Evan Barrett. The team continued their winning streak to six-in-a-row, moving to 6-3 overall and 4-0 in the conference. 
            The team faced Dayton Christian on Thursday, and will be back in action Monday September 9th when they face off against Cincinnati Christian at Brown’s Run.
 
Girls Golf
            The Girls Golf team had a match against Carlisle this week, and despite the loss the team continues to improve each week. They will return to the green on Wednesday of next week when they play Valley View at Jamaica Run Golf Course.
 
Girls Soccer
           The Lady Spartans had a decisive 7-1 victory over Greenview on Tuesday night. Their impressive offense was led by junior Emma Whitaker (1 goal), senior Megan Handle (2 goals), junior Grace Moore (2 goals), junior Jenna Foley (1 goal, 3 assists), sophomore Maddie Beuchat (1 goal, 2 assists), and junior Hannah Gill (1 assist). The defense remained strong and senior keeper Riley Rice had an incredible 15 saves. On Thursday they had a game against Milton Union. Come out and see the Lady Spartans play on Tuesday against Madison at home & Thursday at Carlisle! Varsity games start at 7.
 
Boys Soccer
        The men’s soccer team had yet another successful week. They started their week off on Tuesday with a 4-0 win over Greenview. The men played Milton Union Thursday away for their next league match. They are away next week with two league matches against Madison on Tuesday and another Girls/Boys double header on Thursday at Carlisle.
 
Girls Tennis
            Tuesday, girls tennis claimed victory over Greenview with sophomore Ashley Tudela, Freshman Megan Rieger and Senior Katelyn Abney leading the way to the 3-2 win. Wednesday, the Spartans claimed yet another victory over Lebanon and Tudela (10), Rieger (9) and Smith (9) carried the team in their singles matches.
            As a team, they are now 2-2, and 1-1 in the league standings, with many matches still to come. Next Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, they face Milton Union, Alter, and Carlisle at home at 4:45. 
 
Cross Country
            The cross country team had another great showing at the Lebanon Inv. The HS girls finished in 4th place with 77 points. Hope Erbach came in 2nd overall followed by Elizabeth McKeehan (12th), Carissa Tekeste (13th), Alyza Camp (19th) and Kate Handle (31st). Next for our Lady Spartans were Ava Amato (36th), Megan Zidaroff (39th), Hannah Gill (46th), Rachel Ingle (51st), Jordan Patterson (91st) and Lexi Youtsey out of 129 girls. 
         The HS boys followed with a 3rd place finish with 113 points. Kaden Harvey placed 4th with Colin Amato in 5th followed by Trevor Camp (16th), Denver Johnson (40th) and Caden Adams (48th). Levi Morgan was next (75th) followed by Jackson Berger (80th), Eli Click (97th), AJ Seidenschmidt and Ernie Taylor coming in together in 107th and 108th out of 193 runners. Running in the open race for the HS boys was Grant Kazmeirski finishing in 37th, followed by Noah Wooldridge (43rd), Stefan Muterspaw (62nd), Ryan Leopold (65th) Gavin Price (71st), Carson Shutts (72nd), Addison Cummins (82nd), Joey Phillips and David Weaver in a race of 400 runners. 
      Their next race is in Troy behind the stadium located at 151 Staunton Rd. Troy. The race is run next to the Great Miami River and on the levy. This is the regional course for our high school runners.

HS Volleyball
            The girls swept their games against Northridge on Tuesday night. On Thursday, they played their biggest rival Milton Union and were able to defeat them in three sets. Currently, the varsity team has an impressive record of 6-1 overall and 4-0 in the league, while the JV is 3-3. Spartan Volleyball will play Brookville this Saturday at 11 am, at Brookville High School.         
 
JH Volleyball 
            Junior High Volleyball had two matches this week, taking home a win and a loss to break-even on the week. On Tuesday night, they hosted the Franklin Wildcats at home and both the 7th and 8th grade teams took home a win. Both squads travelled to Oakwood on Thursday to take on the Lumberjills, but lost after playing a tough game. Both teams will be looking for a win on Saturday they will be travelling to Alter for a quad match 

JH Football
        Junior High Football opened their season this week with both teams taking on Valley View at home. The 7th grade team attacked early and defeated the Spartans for their first regular season win. The 8th grade team held off the Spartans for a majority of the game, but eventually fell to their opponent. Both teams will be back on the field next Wednesday at Bellbrook; 7th grade starting at 5:00 pm and 8th grade will follow. 

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
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration for the 2019 PSAT is currently underway. 
Due Date to Register is Friday, September 13th. 
(7th - 11th grade)

The PSAT will be held on Wednesday, October 30th at 7:45am
Cost:  $17.00  (Checks payable to WHS - please indicate your child's name and grade on memo line)
Location:  St. Augustine Church (Non-drivers can ride the bus to and from the church)

**To register, please click the link to download form and return completed form to the main high school office by September 13th.

2019 PSAT - REGISTRATION FORM

 

 

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.”