REMOTE LEARNING DAY ON FRIDAY, MARCH 12TH.
Friday, March 12th, will be a remote learning day and our physical school campus will be closed. This is due to our staff receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination Thursday evening. Additional instructions and details will be emailed and posted by each building.
Waynesville Elementary is in need of boxes!
As you know, Waynesville Elementary is looking forward to moving into our beautiful new building. If you have any clean, sturdy, dry boxes in good condition, we would love to have them to pack. They can be dropped off at the elementary school office during regular school hours. If you have a large amount of boxes you are willing to donate, you can call the office at 897-2761 to schedule a pickup.
NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK IS
MARCH 8-12, 2021
Check out all of the delicious breakfasts that our Food Service Department is serving in the month of March!
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Congratulations Spartans Quiz Team
The Spartan Quiz Team takes home second place in the SWBL tournament after going 3-1 in pool play. Spartans then defeated Valley View in the semifinals before losing in the finals to Oakwood.
Pictured from left to right: Clara Kolaczkowski, Carter Roos, Eli Click, William Gleason, Nick Ronald, and Grant Kazmierski.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES:
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
The State of Ohio is paying for all 11th grade students to take the ACT. Waynesville High School will be administering this test on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021. In an attempt to provide the best testing environment possible for our students and to meet the processes and protocols set forth by ACT:
- ONLY 11th grade students will be in attendance on March 9th. This includes 11th grade WCCC and VLA students.
- 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students who attend WHS will be remote learning. Their teachers will be giving them assignments/tasks to complete via Google Classroom.
WRESTLING
As of March 1, 2021:
The Waynesville Wrestling team finished up a weekend of wrestling at the OHSAA Sectional Wrestling Tournament where two Spartan wrestlers placed in the top four to move on to this week's District Wrestling event. Matt Ellis was a Sectional Champion and Levi Morgan placed third. Two others, Mark Ellis and Hayden Hughes placed fifth, garnering the sectional alternate spots should someone not be able to wrestle this week from their respective weight class. Should they place fourth or higher in this weekend's event they will have qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament. An update will be posted in next Good News Friday edition.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK - KOHL TODD
Featured in the Dayton Daily News, Neighbors Sports Section, on 3/4/2021
Congratulations Kohl!
Lady Spartans Basketball Wins 3rd District Championship - Falls to Worthington Christian in the Regional Semifinal
Waynesville clinched its 3rd Division III District Championship in 4 years on Saturday with a 33-29 victory over Mariemont. The Lady Spartans got off to a slow start offensively, only scoring 9 points in the first half. However, their defense held Mariemont to 17 points in the first half giving Waynesville the chance to close the gap to 4 points in the 3rd quarter. The 4th quarter belonged to Waynesville, who scored 17 points to take the lead. Junior Isabella Cassoni led the Lady Spartans in scoring with 21 points. Cassoni had 6 steals in the game and went 6-8 from the free throw line down the stretch in the 4th quarter to secure the lead. Senior Leah Butterbaugh had 5 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. Junior Emma Whitaker scored 4 points, senior Hannah Gill contributed 2 points, 2 assists, and 3 steals, and freshman Caroline Stupp contributed 1 point, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists. The win advanced the Lady Spartans into the Regional Semifinal making them one of only 16 Division III teams left playing in the tournament.
Waynesville faced #1 seeded Worthington Christian in the Regional Semifinal on Wednesday. It was a tight game through the first three quarters with Waynesville and Worthington Christian trading the lead. The Lady Spartans were only down 1 point at the start of the 4th Quarter when Worthington hit a couple shots and then went into a stall offense pulling Waynesville out of their zone defense. Despite their efforts, Waynesville was unable to close the gap, and after fouling to try to get the ball back, they ended up losing 40-52. Sophomore Megan Bailey led the team in scoring and rebounding with a double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds). Butterbaugh and Cassoni contributed 9 points each; Butterbaugh also had 5 assists while Cassoni had 4 steals. Freshman Emme Greely finished with 4 points and 5 rebounds. Junior Alexei Van Schaik also scored 4 points while Whitaker and Stupp each scored 2 points. The Lady Spartans finish the season with a 16-8 record.
CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH
TIM GABBARD
Head Coach Tim Gabbard had his 600th Career Win on January 30, 2021. This puts Tim in the record books as in the top ten most career wins in the state of Ohio for Girls Basketball. Way to go Gabbard!
SENIOR CAP AND GOWN PICKUP
Graduate Services Inc. will be in the High School Lobby on Tuesday, March 30 at 10 am with Senior Cap and Gowns.
Any cap and gown packages not picked up will be held in the office until the student and/or parent can pick them up.
More Information on Graduation
Life Changer of the Year Nominee
Congratulations Anna (AJ) Garafolo!!
Anna (AJ) Garafolo has been nominated as “Life Changer of the Year” sponsored by National Life Group that recognizes and rewards K-12 educators and school employees across the country. The program celebrates those who are making a significant difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.
You may post a supportive comment or message on Anna’s profile on how she’s made a difference for you or the impact she made with our school district. The selection committee will take into consideration the comments/messages made for Anna.
Please click the link below to read the nomination, as well as leave a comment for Anna.
Congratulations and thank you Anna for all that you do for Wayne Local Schools and the Waynesville community.
Click to read the nomination and leave your comment.
RECYCLE RALLY
Saturday, April 24, 2021
SHRED DAY
Saturday, May 8, 2021
School will be closed March 15th through March 19th for Spring Break.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Wayne Local Schools offer services to both special needs and typical children with curriculum and settings tailored to the science of early childhood education. The children must be residents of Wayne Local School District.
The Wayne Local School preschool provides both center-based and itinerant (visiting) teaching for children ages 3-5 who are identified by their district as children who would benefit from specific interventions to address delays or needs. Teachers, aides and therapists work with children to achieve goals specified in their Individual Education Plans (IEP’s). Typical children are also an important part of the preschool classrooms, serving as peer models and sharing in activities based on Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards.
Click here to register and find out more about our preschool application process, timelines, cost, etc.
ELI CLICK LANDEN STRICKER
NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS
Waynesville High School has two seniors, William (Eli) Click and Landen Stricker, who have been selected to be one of the 15,000 Finalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program after advancing in September to the Semifinalist stage. There were over 1.5 million students who entered the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the PSAT test in October of 2019 as a junior. After submitting more detailed information from both students, Eli and Landen advanced from Semifinalist to the Finalist stage this month.
Both students will be notified at the end of March if they become one of the 7500 Merit Scholarship winners! Congratulations to both WHS seniors!
Elementary School celebrates Dr. Seuss Week!
Waynesville Elementary School celebrated Read Across America this week! There were planned themes each day as well as some fun book-related events.
- Monday - wear something with animal print - "If I Ran the Zoo Day!"
- Tuesday - wear a shirt you can read - "I Can Read with my Eyes Shut!"
- Wednesday - wear something green - "Green Eggs and Clothes Day!"
- Thursday - wear crazy socks - "Fox in Socks Day!"
- Friday - wear a hat - "Cat in the Hat Day!"
Students in all grade levels will receive a complimentary book courtesy of Waynesville PTO! We appreciate all the PTO does to support our students!
Additionally, the celebration continues a little longer as the Annual Book Swap will be held the week of March 8-11. What a fun way to share the love of reading!
Spartans Make Waves in Canton, Ohio
Kate Handle, Jordan Patterson, Devyn Olson, and Audrey Conley made the 3+ hour trip to Canton, Ohio to compete in the Ohio High School State Swimming Championships this past Wednesday. The ladies made huge waves during the 4-hour meet. The team was led by junior Audrey Conley who finished 7th in the 200 Freestyle and 4th in the 500 Freestyle while swimming a season best time. Junior, Devyn Olson matched Conley with a season best time in the 100 Butterfly finishing 17th. The four lady Spartans then combined twice, first in the 200 Free Relay going a season best time and finishing 21st. The relay was led off by sophomore Jordan Patterson with a season best split time. First timer Kate Handle showed she belonged at the “best HS swim meet in the country” by posting personal bests on both relays! The ladies finished the season with a 21st place finish in the 400 Free Relay. With all 4 girls returning next season this could be a foursome to watch!
HIGH SCHOOL
Congratulations to Cooper Koch
January Student of the Month
Congratulations to Kaden Senetra
February Student of the Month
High School College and Career News
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Virtual Construction Tour
On February 10th, Superintendent Pat Dubbs and Communications Director Kelly Miller hosted a Live Facebook Event where they toured the new elementary building. Click the link below to view the progress of the new elementary school that will open for the upcoming 2021/22 school year.
CLICK HERE for the 2021-22 School Calendar
Adopted 2/8/2021
Free One-on-One Tutoring AvailableThe Mary L. Cook Library is offering one on one live tutoring to students 7 days a week from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. You will need your library card to login and create a profile.
Check it out on the Mary L. Cook website at https://www.mlcook.lib.oh.us/ under "Children's Services", then click on "Homework Help for Kids."
MIDDLE SCHOOL
It is time to order yearbooks!
DEADLINE March 5, 2021
Lifetouch is ONLY accepting online orders this year, so there are no order forms in the office. Please go to ORDER HERE to order your Yearbook. The yearbook ID code is 6544121. All orders must be received by March 5th, 2021.
Wayne Local School District uses a number of communication methods to communicate information to families.
As winter weather is upon us, please be sure that you are CONNECTED in the event of weather alerts, school delays, and unexpected school closures.
Listed below are several avenues through which a parent or student can stay connected to what's happening at WLS.
Voice and Text Communication:
Wayne Local School District uses The Education Connection for emergency phone communication. Emergency phone information is automatically populated from the student data base.
If you wish to receive voice or text communication for DISTRICT INFORMATION, then you must CLICK HERE and follow instructions.
Good News Friday Newsletter:
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SENIOR 2021 GRADUATE SIGNS
With the help of Designs Now and Jamie Gabbard, Comey & Shepherd Reality, every graduating senior will receive their own personalized sign.
The signs will be displayed in the Front of the Middle School in May, then given to the student prior to Graduation.
GRADUATION INFORMATION
*Please check back often for updated documents pertaining to the current graduating class.
Download Graduation Timeline 2021
Download Senior Bulletin - 2021
Download 2021 Graduation Guide
For more details:
Click Here to be taken to the Graduation page
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS
Please visit the Waynesville HS Scholarship page for information and postings about national and local scholarship opportunities.
ORDER YOUR 2020-21 HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK TODAY!
This school year has been quite unforgettable and we have been working very hard to capture every moment of this historic year in our yearbook. Things may look a little different this year but it has helped us become more creative with lots of fun content for our book. Our theme this year is "Like Never Before" and we have made it our goal to fill every page with all of the great things that are happening at WHS. To place your order you can order online following the link below or pick up an order form in the high school office where you can pay with cash or check to WHS yearbook. Our yearbooks are $55 and will remain so throughout this school year!
SENIOR PARENTS:
We are offering ad space for you to place a senior ad to celebrate your 2021 graduate! We love for these to be as custom as you would like them to be. You can create your own ad or we will create the ad for you in our class.
Here's what we need for the ad and can be emailed to Kristen Elton (kelton@wayne-local.com):
- Pictures - as many as you want! Bring on the baby pictures
- Message - a message that you would like for your senior to read once they receive their book
Ad Sizing Options:
Full Page $50
Half Page $25
Quarter Page $20
Business Card Size $10
Ad orders must be placed in the high school office with a cash or check to WHS Yearbook.
Kristen Elton
Waynesville High School
Graphic Design & Art Teacher
Yearbook Advisor
Attention High School Students:
The Waynesville High School Student Council is sponsoring their second Blood Drive for the school year.
When: Monday, March 29
Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Location: HS Gym
To donate, student must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good general health.
Appointments are being scheduled now. EMAIL
Blood Drive Form
FREE CLASS "A" BREAKFAST AND LUNCHES WILL CONTINUE THROUGH END OF SCHOOL YEAR.
Wayne Local Schools are pleased to announce that we are able to extend the free class "A" breakfast and lunch from the Spartan cafes through the end of the school year. This is available to ALL ON-CAMPUS WAYNESVILLE STUDENTS.
This program is available and in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and the USDA.
*Note: This program will not waive your child's school fees. In order to apply for school fee waiver, please complete a 2020-21 Free and Reduced Lunch Application. This application also helps qualify the district for additional federal and state funding. The application may be handed in to the High School, Middle School, Elementary or Central Offices.
