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Blog Entries - May 2020

8th Grade Promotion Celebration

Posted on: May 28, 2020

At Waynesville Middle School, a tradition has come to be over the years as 8th grade students complete their 8th grade year and cross over into the high school.  This year the ceremonial celebration has been transformed into a

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WHS Graduation 2020

Posted on: May 26, 2020
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WHIO-TV Best of the Class

Posted on: May 26, 2020

A message from WHIO-TV regarding The Best of the Class .... As you all know, the Ohio Lottery has partnered with WHIO-TV for many years to feature the outstanding accomplishments of the Valedictorians and Salutatorians from our local area high schools. Due

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Congratulations Project Excellence Winners

Posted on: May 26, 2020

CONGRATULATIONS TO KELLEY BRICKER AND LORA SCHAFER!   Superintendent Pat Dubbs, along with the administrative staff, held a zoom meeting to inform and congratulate the winners of this exemplary award.  Due to COVID-19, the Project Excellence

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Farewell Message from Wayne Local Schools

Posted on: May 26, 2020

Click Here for a farewell message from Wayne Local Schools.

 

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Senior Class Video

Posted on: May 22, 2020

Class of 2020 Video - CLICK HERE TO VIEW

A special thanks to Christy and John Baker for their work in compiling photos into a video to remember all of the moments of the Class of 2020 at Wayne Local Schools.

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Graduation Parade Featured on Channel 7 Tonight

Posted on: May 21, 2020

The Graduation Parade honoring our Senior Class of 2020 was a tremendous success.  The seniors felt the love all around as the Waynesville Community and family and friends showed up in a big way!  Mike Hartsock of Channel 7 joined the festivities

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Senior Walk-Through of Waynesville Elementary School

Posted on: May 21, 2020

Among the traditions for Graduating Seniors from Waynesville High School, one has always been to walk the halls where it all began for most of them, in the hallways of Waynesville Elementary School.  With the circumstances being the way they are,

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CONCERT BAND SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Posted on: May 18, 2020

Since May 1st of this year, the Waynesville Spartans Band Booster Facebook page has been featuring each of the Class of 2020 Concert Band Seniors.  The posts have included a photo of the band member, future plans, and a favorite band memory. 

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END OF YEAR AWARDS FOR BAND

Posted on: May 18, 2020

On Monday, May 11th, the Waynesville music department was supposed to have its Spring Concert, but that was not to be this year.  However, all band members were still given the opportunity to vote for our annual End of Year Awards through Google

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Athlete of the Week - Anthony Curry

Posted on: May 18, 2020

Anthony Curry was featured as Athlete of the Week in the "Neighbors" section of the Dayton Daily News on Thursday, May 14, 2020. 

Congratulations Anthony - well deserved! 

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Experiential Learning Application

Posted on: May 18, 2020

Experiential Learning Application Waynesville High School partners with area businesses in a way that allows experiential, hands-on learning as part of the high school program.  Students are paired with these businesses in a way that allows hands-on

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Senior Yard Signs

Posted on: May 18, 2020

With the help of local business Designs NOW, Waynesville High School posted signs for each graduating senior in front of the school lining Dayton Road.  Each senior was presented with their sign today as they also picked up their Adopt-a-Senior

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Adopt-a-Senior Baskets

Posted on: May 18, 2020

Many thanks to the Waynesville Community for their efforts in helping with the Adopt-a-SeniorClass of 2020.  The baskets were pouring in all weekend long, and we had to use one of the school buses to transport them all to the school for the seniors to

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Virtual Recognition for our Athletes

Posted on: May 18, 2020

Below is a link to a video honoring all Senior Spring Athletes, Collegiate Signees, and year-end Athletic Awards.  

Honoring Spring Athletes video link

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Notice from Community Officials

Posted on: May 18, 2020

All Independence Day Activites have been CANCELLED in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The official press release is in the image below.  

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Construction Update

Posted on: May 18, 2020

With the new building project, Waynesville Elementary is seeing some real momentum as the building takes shape.  The progress is moving along at a pretty quick pace.  Below are numerous photos of the building pieces, as well as the map for your reference.  

 

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Senior End of the Year Activities & Underclassmen

Posted on: May 11, 2020

SENIOR END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES Monday, May 11 (time 10AM-2PM) (More details on parameters/restrictions next week) Seniors will pick up cap, gown, and diploma cover, as well as returning books, pay outstanding schools fees, and hand in final assignment

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HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION:

Posted on: May 11, 2020

  GRADES 9 - 11 SCHEDULE FOR TURNING IN BOOKS:  May 12-14 (Tuesday-Thursday) at the high school:  Tuesday, May 12 -  JUNIORSwill be scheduled to return books to the high school (high school entrance) 10AM-2PM Wednesday, May 13 -

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PayPal Link Established to Receive Donations

Posted on: May 11, 2020

Wayne Local has established a PayPal link for donations during this unprecedented time.  There are many difficult strains on families right her in our community and while some families are adapting, there are many others who are

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Applause for All

Posted on: May 11, 2020

Appreciation goes out to each of the school staff members who give their “all” throughout the school year.  In May, the following days/weeks are recognized as staff appreciation days.  The outstanding work that they do make a difference

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Honors Bio 2 Class Projects

Posted on: May 11, 2020

The following are links to videos that were shared by Mr. Hardin, High School Biology/Anatomy teacher.  Sophomores Rachel Ingle and Viviana Syvertsen completed the project for their Honors Bio 2 class.  The class was studying the life cycle of

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Celebrating Teachers

Posted on: May 11, 2020

This year’s Teacher Appreciation Week finds our state's educators navigating a new set of challenges and showcasing their ever-present instructional resilience, ingenuity and creativity. While this school year was shaped by unprecedented challenges, it

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This Week's Community Meal

Posted on: May 8, 2020

Special Thank You to the Athletic Boosters for sponsoring this week's Community Meal!   #TheWaynesvilleWay When:  Thursday, May 14thTime:  5-6pmWhere:  Waynesville Middle School  *Must have meal ticket*  -  Pick up

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Congrats 30+ ACT Scorers

Posted on: May 7, 2020

CT  30+   2019-20 School Year    Class of 2020 Brandon BlairNathan   EshlerMegan  HandleJulianah  HarterWill KelleyDavid  MuthAnna ParryCaleb WaltonZeke WessendarpJacob  Wieland Class of 2021 Levi BulachLeah

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Happy Staff Appreciation Week

Posted on: May 7, 2020

Happy Staff Appreciation Week to everyone who is a part of our wonderful Wayne Local Schools Team!!       Today we are grateful for so many and so much!  In the midst of the anxiety and difficult times surrounding our current

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ATTN: Parents of 8th Grade Students

Posted on: May 4, 2020

Please email a great picture of your child to kphillips@wayne-local.com for an 8th grade promotion project.

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OPEN-ENROLLMENT FOR 2020/2021

Posted on: May 4, 2020

 Any CURRENT open-enrollment students should have received a link to submit an electronic open-enrollment application for the 2020/21 school year via email.  The email was sent out to parents several weeks ago.  If you did not receive or have

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Community Dinner To-Go

Posted on: May 4, 2020

REMINDER: 
DINNER TICKETS MUST BE PICKED UP AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ON MONDAYS OR TUESDAYS FROM 5:00 TO 6:00 PM FOR THURSDAY'S MEAL. 

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A Great Big Thank You!

Posted on: May 4, 2020
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Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2020

Posted on: May 4, 2020

 Waynesville High School is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorians for the Class of 2020     David Muth, Valedictorian David is planning to attend Miami University to major in Operations and Supply Chain Management

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OHSAA Updates

Posted on: May 4, 2020

This letter was sent to Waynesville Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Administration from OHSAA Executive Director, Jerry Snodgrass.  See update

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National Principals' Day

Posted on: May 1, 2020

Thank you for your educational leadership of our school!! Mrs. Tracey Poole, Elementary School PrincipalMrs. Anna Garafolo, Elementary School Assistant PrincipalMs. Karyn Phyllips, Middle School PrincipalDr. Sam Ison, High School Principal Throughout

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Local Blood Drive May 11th

Posted on: May 1, 2020