Elementary School News

Blog Entries - 2016

Spartan Stars

Posted on: October 3, 2016

Congratulations to this month's Spartan Stars! Our character trait focus for the month of September was RESPONSIBILITY. The Spartan Star program has been designed to recognize students who exhibit positive behaviors at school.  It is our hope that this

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Elementary School Back to School Night!

Posted on: June 6, 2016

Elementary School Back to School NightWednesday, August 17th, 2016 Grades 1 and 2 4:30 - 5:30 Grades 3 and 5 5:45 - 6:45 Grade 4 7:00 - 8:00   Kindergarten Open House including Young FivesThursday, August 18th,

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Waynesville Elementary Book Swap

Posted on: May 16, 2016

Waynesville Elementary believes that it's critical to put books in students' hands for the summer! In order to help this cause, we are asking for your help with out annual book swap that is designed to achieve just that. The detail are below: Students

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March Spartan Stars!

Posted on: April 12, 2016

Preschool Spartan Stars!Walter PickrelBentley WhittingtonJaxson HedbergLiesl Colvin Pre-K Spartan Stars!Lukas MillerSophia Nestor Kindergarten Spartan Stars!Kaylee EblinHunter FullenkampJohn BakerKinley SuittorJordan ButcherJulia CrumbackGregory MarlowEthan

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Principal's Message

Posted on: February 9, 2016
Tags: Principal's message

Thank you for visiting the Waynesville Elementary School website. Take time to explore our page and see the exciting things that take place here.  We have a very talented staff at Waynesville Elementary who take great pride in educating our

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Breakfast With Santa!

Posted on: December 16, 2016

WHS Boosters presents:
Breakfast With Santa
Admission $10 Kids, $5 Adult at the door 

Click this link for more information.

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Cold Weather is Here!!!!!!

Posted on: December 14, 2016

Just a reminder that cold weather is here. Please make sure that your child or children are dressed appropriately for the cold weather. Dress your child in layers: 1. Base layers (the layer right next to your child’s skin) What it does: wicks moisture

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Pay For It

Posted on: November 22, 2016

  Attention: Action May Be Required! Your PayForIt.net login credentials will be changing from Username to Email Address on Monday, November 28th. In an effort to enhance the security of PayForIt.net, we are asking you to be

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Good News Friday - November 4th , 2016

Posted on: November 4, 2016

GOOD NEWS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE The time is changing – change your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries too! (November 6)  Clocks fall back. 2 PERFORMANCES LEFT TO SEE FALL PLAY   Please come and see our Double

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Good News Friday - October 28th , 2016

Posted on: October 28, 2016

GOOD NEWS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE WAYNESVILLE HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT IS 6PM - 8PM HALLOWEEN IS A TIME FOR HAVING FUN - but it's also a good time for some important safety reminders for motorists and parents.

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WLS is Ranked 7th out of 86 School Districts

Posted on: October 28, 2016

Best-Performing School Districts in the Greater Dayton Region
WLS is Ranked 7th out of 86 School Districts

Click Here for Article

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Waynesville Middle School and High School Theatre Presents:

Posted on: October 27, 2016

Time is fast approaching to come and see our Double Bill Fall Play Featuring Snowy White and The Dwarfs and Rapunzel Uncut November 3rd - 5th  at 7pm in the Waynesville Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door.  Hope to see you

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Mary L. Cook Public Library

Posted on: October 24, 2016

NEWS FROM THE Mary L. Cook Public Library With almost 100 years rooted in the Waynesville community, the Mary L. Cook Public Library is branching out. We are pleased to announce that we have added a branch at the Waynesville Elementary Media Center in the

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PSAT Reminder

Posted on: October 14, 2016

THIS SATURDAYOCTOBER 15, 20167:30AMCAFETERIA Please enter the middle School doors. Bring proper ID if you are not a enrolled Waynesville student. Click here for the form Offical PSAT Student ID Form  BRING SHARPENED No. 2 PENCILS Know or bring your

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Good News Friday - October 7th, 2016

Posted on: October 7, 2016

GOOD NEWS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE Enjoy the 47th Annual Sauerkraut Festival this weekend. NO SCHOOL DISTRICT-WIDE - MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 FIFTH GRADE MATHIn fifth grade math, we have just wrapped up our second unit on whole number multiplication and

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Good News Friday - September 23rd, 2016

Posted on: September 26, 2016

GOOD NEWS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE WAYNESVILLE ELEMENTARY SAUERKRAUT BOOTH   Waynesville Elementary is selling sauerkraut macaroni and cheese at the 47th Annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival! We are also serving plain macaroni and cheese for

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5K Donut Dash 2016

Posted on: September 23, 2016

Come be apart of this years 5k Donut Dash as Hisey Park. Click the link for more information. 5K Donut Dash 2016

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No School for Students on October 21, 2016

Posted on: September 22, 2016

No School for Students on October 21! For the Elementary building this date is a Parent Teacher Conference day! October 21 is a teacher work day, and at the elementary building, the staff will be using this time to meet with parents. Teachers or grade level

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Cabbage Roll Run

Posted on: September 22, 2016

Please encourage your Waynesville Elementary student to participate in Waynesville's annual Cabbage Roll Run!  The event will take place on October 1, 2016 and is free to children ten year and younger.  Visit www.speedy-feet.com to register

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2015/16 State Report Card

Posted on: September 16, 2016

State report cards for year two of Ohio’s transition to new learning standards and state tests were released on Thursday morning. Overall grades across the State came in significantly lower than normal. Ohio Department of Education officials are urging

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A.L.I.C.E. drill today at 9:00 am for WHS and WMS

Posted on: September 15, 2016

Waynesville Middle School and High School will be doing their first A.L.I.C.E. drill today at 9:00 am.  The A.L.I.C.E. program provides the staff and students the best possible options which they can employ in case of a critical incident. It will

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Once Call Now - TEST

Posted on: September 13, 2016

One Call Now This is a test of One Call Now. One Call Now is Wayne Local’s notification system used to contact students and school staff quickly and effectively by phone, email, and/or text message. You can receive phone calls, text alerts or

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Good News Friday - September 9th , 2016

Posted on: September 12, 2016

September 9, 2016 We’re SMALL enough to really know our students. That gives them BIG opportunities. Wayne Local School’s web site. www.wayne-local.com Follow the Superintendent on Facebook.   GOOD NEWS FROM THE

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Cincinnati ESSA Stakeholder Meeting

Posted on: September 6, 2016

Sponsored by Philanthropy Ohio, the Ohio Department of Education, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, KnowledgeWorks and United Way of Greater Cincinnati Join in the conversation and contribute to Ohio’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan. Engage

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Dayton ESSA Stakeholder Meeting

Posted on: September 6, 2016

Sponsored by Philanthropy Ohio, the Ohio Department of Education, The Dayton Foundation, The Frank M. Tait Foundation, Vectren, Montgomery County Educational Service Center and Learn to Earn Dayton Join in the conversation and contribute to

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VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS- Reminder

Posted on: September 6, 2016

2016/2017 SEVENTH GRADE VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS The Ohio Department of Health has revised the School Immunization Requirements effective January 4, 2010. All students are to receive an additional dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccine

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Wayne Local Schools are Open

Posted on: August 30, 2016

Wayne Local Schools are open today as POWER has returned to all buildings.   Buses are running on normal schedule. We are experiencing a problem with our One Call system.  Please disregard messages that do not relate to our power outage. 

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1st Home Football Game Tonight!!!!

Posted on: August 26, 2016

Varsity Football Waynesville Spartans  will host the Bellbrook Eagles tonight for the Home Opener at 7pm kick-off. Black Out In the Stands for tonight!  Come out and support Your Team Tonight!

Ticket price for all students, Adults and Seniors $6.00 at the gate.

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WARREN COUNTY PROSECUTOR DAVID FORNSHELL VISITS WMS August 24, 2016

Posted on: August 25, 2016

Warren County Prosecutor David Fornshell visited Waynesville Middle School to address our student body.  Previously he has spoken to our 18 year old students (Seniors).  This presentation was designed for middle school aged students; age 13 is when

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Superintendent's Message

Posted on: August 24, 2016

Superintendent’s Message   At Waynesville we’re SMALL enough to really know our students.  That gives them BIG opportunities.   The 2016/17 school year is off and running; this week students and staff returned with smiles and a

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First Day of Preschool and Kindergarten

Posted on: August 24, 2016

Thursday, August 24th is the first day for preschool and kindergarten students at Waynesville Elementary.  As of August 24th, only preschool and kindergarten parents are allowed to enter the parking lot to drop off students.  If you are

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Good News Friday - August 19th , 2016

Posted on: August 19, 2016

  August 19, 2016 Wayne Local School’s web site. www.wayne-local.com Please check out our NEW website Follow the Superintendent on Facebook.   GOOD NEWS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE First Day for

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Good News Friday - August 5th , 2016

Posted on: August 8, 2016

GOOD NEWS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE First Day for Students Grades 1-12 – Monday, August 22 First Day for Kindergarten and Preschool – Thursday, August 25 ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMEROOM LISTS Class/Homeroom lists will be

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Legislators of the Day

Posted on: June 6, 2016

Legislator for a Day- 4th Graders Riley Johnson, Jonathan Middlesworth, Sarah Ray, Nolan Cramer with Ohio House District 62 Representative Ron Maag. 

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Good News Friday - June 3rd, 2016

Posted on: June 3, 2016

GOOD NEWS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE SUMMER BREAK. Summer Office Hours Elementary Office will be open through June 7 regular hours. Middle School Office will be open through June 15 regular hours High School Office will

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5th & 4th Grade Science Fair

Posted on: May 25, 2016

Waynesville 5th and 4th grade completed their Science Fair last week. AWESOME JOB 4th and 5th graders! Thank you to all the volunteer judges!

Science Fair

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Summer Book Swap

Posted on: May 25, 2016

Waynesville Elementary had a summer book swap today. Students got to come choose from over 3,000 books to read this summer. Waynesville Elementary school would like to thank everyone that donated books to the summer book swap. 

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Pertussis – “Whooping Cough”

Posted on: May 24, 2016

As the school year comes to an end please be aware that pertussis also known as “Whooping Cough” was diagnosed in Waynesville Elementary. The bacillus is present in the saliva/phlegm of an infected person.  People become infected through

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May Spartan Stars!

Posted on: May 20, 2016

Congratulations to this months Spartan Stars! Pre-School Cooper Bowersox Easton Guthrie Pre-Kindergarten Lily Smith Daltan Taylor Kindergarten  Uriah McGuire Skylar Rickey Ethan Frye Chase Graham Jacob Dille Logan Hatton Timmy Cook Zoe

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Class of 2016 Senior Walk

Posted on: May 11, 2016

Tuesday, May 17th 8:00 a.m. Senior Breakfast/Honors Assembly/Senior Walk – 8:00 A.M.- All seniors are required to be here and will participate in the assembly. (WCCC/CCP INCLUDED)   We will meet in the cafeteria at 7:15 for breakfast and

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April Spartan Stars!

Posted on: May 11, 2016
Tags: Spartan stars

Preschool Spartan Stars!Kane AdleshReagan JacobsPre-K Spartan Stars!Lily MatreJackson Osborn Kindergarten Spartan Stars!Kayla CoomerReagan WilsonAudrey CrumbackHayden MetzBenton BingleVincent PapettiJoshua MarksJon StewartTyler LinkhartLevi McMullenArjun

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5th Grade Field Day Postponed

Posted on: May 9, 2016

Due to a rainy forecast for this afternoon, our 5th grade field day has been rescheduled for next Monday, May 16, 2016 at 1:00.  We apologize for the inconvenience and hope parents will be able to join us next Monday!

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Update - Suspect in Custody

Posted on: May 6, 2016

Waynesville Police Department has continued their investigation into the night and have a suspect in custody at this time.  We would like to thank Chief Copeland and his staff for their hard work.  We would also like to thank the Warren County

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Message from Superintendent Pat Dubbs

Posted on: May 6, 2016

In light of the events of the past two days, we would like to ensure all parents and community members that the safety of our students and staff is always our first priority. We make all decisions based on that priority. Staff and students remain safe and

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Mid-Day Update 1:00 PM

Posted on: May 6, 2016

This message is to inform parents that all three school buildings have resumed normal routines including the attendance of classes and lunches.  All state testing has been cancelled for the day.  The threat that resulted in this

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Updated information...

Posted on: May 6, 2016

Updated information... Afternoon Kindergarten for 5/6/16 has been cancelled due to traffic congestion issues.  The 3rd grade field trip has been cancelled, and will be rescheduled. Morning kindergarten will be dismissed at normal

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UPDATE- 9:00 a.m.

Posted on: May 6, 2016

Waynesville Elementary School has been cleared by the tactical team and students will be returning to the "elementary only" at this time. Students will be walking from Quaker Heights to the elementary building with the intention of having a

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Posted on: May 6, 2016

Waynesville High School and Middle School will be evacuated at this time as there has been a threat. Law officials have been notified and are on the scene and the situation is under control. Students will report to the following locations and report to your

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Mid-Day Update

Posted on: May 5, 2016

The threat referenced in an earlier communication this morning is now part of an active criminal investigation.  We are working very closely with law enforcement and Warren County Prosecutor David Fornshell.  We have no additional information to

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Posted on: May 5, 2016

Wayne Local Schools received a  threat to one of its buildings.  The circumstances of the threat include vagueness, and the legitimacy of the threat has been deemed extremely unlikely.  All buildings have been cleared by local law

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Confirmed Case of Pertussis in Waynesville Elementary

Posted on: May 3, 2016
Tags: Elementary

CONFIRMED CASE OF PERTUSSIS IN WAYNESVILLE ELEMENTARY   There has been a confirmed case of pertussis in Waynesville Elementary. The bacillus, Bordatella pertussis, is the cause of this illness, which is also known as “Whooping Cough”. 

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Art Show

Posted on: April 22, 2016

Parents please come join us April 22 at the Waynesville Art Show starting at 5 till 8! The Art Show is held at the Waynesville High School gym. 

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Judges Needed For Elementary Science Fair!

Posted on: April 19, 2016

Waynesville’s fourth and fifth grade students will be participating in the science fair on May 19.  We need judges!!  Judges would need to be here at 12:00 on the 19th.  You do not need any specialized training or an engineering degree to

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Thank You To The Family Of Geneva Davis!

Posted on: April 15, 2016

WES would like to say thank you to the family of Geneva Davis, former Waynesville teacher.  The family donated some furniture items to Mrs. Turner’s first grade classroom and books to our building library in honor of Mrs. Davis.

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2016 W.H.S. Theatre Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ

Posted on: April 8, 2016

Don’t miss the 2016 W.H.S. Theatre Spring Musical, THE WIZARD OF OZ, April 15-16 and 22-23 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 PM!  Advance tickets are on sale now at W.H.S.  Tickets may also be purchased starting at 6:00 on show

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Spring Dates

Posted on: April 4, 2016

Important Spring Dates posted below by grade. Please read your child's grade flyer.  Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th

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Waynesville Students and Staff Supporting the Mohawks

Posted on: March 2, 2016

Waynesville Students and Staff Supporting the Mohawks as they return to school today ‪#‎inourthoughts

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February Spartan Stars!

Posted on: February 29, 2016
Tags: Spartan stars

Preschool Spartan Stars!Savannah BettagSimon RayBrookelyn McKameyLuke McKamey Pre-K Spartan Stars!Tony GarafoloCurren Smith Kindergarten Spartan Stars!Coralyn McNamaraAce StewartAnnie BlankOwen GlaserKevin NavarroTyce RutledgeGage HaydaGracie WhitakerTatum

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School Calendars

Posted on: February 11, 2016
Tags: Parent information

Please click to see the revised and adopted school calendar's for Wayne Local Schools Revised 2015-2016 School Calendar Adopted 2016-2017 School

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