High School News

Blog Entries - May 2023

memorial day

Happy Memorial Day

Posted on: May 29, 2023
early dismissal

2-Hr Early Dismissal on Tuesday, May 23rd

Posted on: May 22, 2023

2-HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL on Tuesday, May 23rd.

ENJOY THE SUMMER BREAK!

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yard signs

Senior Yard Signs

Posted on: May 19, 2023

With the help of local business person Jamie Gabbard, Real Estate Agent at Comey & Shepherd Realtors, and Wendy Hancock, The Walking Threads, each graduating senior was gifted a graduation sign.  These signs have been lined in front of the

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graduation parade

Graduation & Parade Details

Posted on: May 19, 2023

Waynesville High School Parade for the Graduating Class of 2023.     The Community Celebration Graduation Parade is a memorable one!    This tradition began in 2020 and was so loved, that it has returned now for the 4th

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wccc graduation

Congratulations WCCC Graduates!!

Posted on: May 19, 2023

Congratulations to all Warren County Career Center seniors who were recognized at their 2023 Senior Celebration Ceremony last night at the University of Dayton Arena!

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congratulations graduates

May 21, 2023-Graduation Day

Posted on: May 19, 2023

Congratulations Class of 2023!!   Seniors are to report to the 2nd floor of the high school no later than 1:30pm. The doors will open for families at 1:15pm.  There are no early reservation of seats; however, we will have seating

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walk through

Senior Walk-Through of Waynesville School Buildings

Posted on: May 19, 2023

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.  While the building has changed, many of the staff

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baccalaureate

Baccalaureate

Posted on: May 17, 2023

A Celebration of Faith and Blessing for the Class of 2023

Friday, May 19

7:30 P.M. 

Waynesville Community Church

1009 Lytle Rd.

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tony traufler

Congratulations Tony Traufler!

Posted on: May 17, 2023

Tony Traufler recently finished his Senior Gymnastic year in Oklahoma City at the National level competition!  He completed with the title of 6th Place All Around National Champion !!!! Additional recognition in the events include:4th on Rings6th

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special board meeting

Notice: Special Meeting for the Board of Education

Posted on: May 17, 2023

A Special Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 18th, 2023 at 8:00 am.  Here is the link:  https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/waylo/Board.nsf/Public

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league champs

Girls Softball Season Update

Posted on: May 15, 2023

Posted:  5/15/2023 The Lady Spartans have secured the SWBL East League title with a win against Bellbrook last Friday night while honoring their seniors Maddie Almeter and Jenna Bulcher.  They began tournament play this week as well.  They won

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baseball

High School Baseball Update

Posted on: May 15, 2023

Posted:  May 15, 2023 The Spartans honored their seniors this week as well at a home game vs. Wilmington.  Seniors Joe Stone, James Hardyman, Rylan Guthrie, Hayden Hughes, and Brett Snyder were all recognized.  The Spartans will wrap up their

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staff lunch

Staff Appreciation Lunch

Posted on: May 15, 2023

In honor of staff appreciation week, we had a luncheon for all staff members today.  Our Security Resource Officer, Shannon Mermann, brought in a smoker and made pulled pork that was smoked all night long.  It was absolutely amazing!!  Also,

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school communicators day

National School Communicators Day - Friday, May 12th

Posted on: May 15, 2023

The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) celebrates School Communicators Day on the second Friday in May in recognition the incredibly valuable work of school public relations professionals. As a school public relations

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principals award

Congratulations 4 Year Principal's Award Recipients

Posted on: May 15, 2023

4-YEAR PRINCIPAL AWARD Below are the Seniors that received the 4-Year Principal Award by earning high honor roll all 4 years of high school.  Congratulations to these students for their academic excellence!  Wesley BurtonMcKenzie

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scholarship winners

Congratulations to our Scholarship Winners

Posted on: May 15, 2023

Congratulations to the following local scholarships recipients who were announced at the Senior Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 10th in the Performing Arts Center.  Also, a tremendous thank you to our generous donors and community

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mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day

Posted on: May 14, 2023
jenna bulcher

Congratulations Jenna Bulcher

Posted on: May 12, 2023

Congratulations to Senior Jenna Bulcher who has decided to continue her academic and athletic career at Eckerd College in Florida. Jenna will be studying Marine Biology.

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awards ceremony

Awards Ceremony 2023

Posted on: May 12, 2023

The High School Awards Ceremony was held this week where students are recognized for their academic, club, and outstanding performance.  Class presidents also gave speech deliveries with messages to the graduating senior class.  Wishing the best of

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learning about 4H

Learning about 4H as Part of a Community Service Week

Posted on: May 10, 2023

    To wrap up our week of community service we had two guest speakers who introduced and promoted 4H. Lyla and Alivia Comer brought in chickens, a rabbit, clothing, posters and pictures to depict their involvement in Butler County's Madison Outlaw

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thank you

Many Thanks!

Posted on: May 10, 2023

Thank you to ALL faculty, support staff and administrators for your commitment to our students!  Every staff member contributes to educating our students and ensuring that all supports are in place to care for the whole child.  Each staff member has an important role and we appreciate all that they do.   THANK YOU! 

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nurse day

Celebrating School Nurse's Day

Posted on: May 10, 2023

National School Nurse's Day is observed on Wednesday, May 10th.  Thank you to our school nurses Jen Royalty, Shelly Philpot, & Mel Suittor for taking care of all our students as they deal with physical ailments, emotional scars, mental anxiety,

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drive in day

Senior Drive In Day

Posted on: May 9, 2023

Senior Drive In Day will be Friday, May 12th at 7:00am.

Seniors will begin at Waynesville Community Church on 1009 Lytle Rd. and proceed down Dayton Rd to the school Spartan Way entrance.  

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spring concert

HS Spring Band Concert

Posted on: May 9, 2023

Awesome spring band concert last night! Congratulations to Band Directors Leslie Schleman & Kyle Buflod along with all members of the band!

Wonderful & supportive crowd!  Congratulations to the senior members who were honored last night!

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business week

HS Business Camp - Registration Ends May 18th

Posted on: May 9, 2023

Deadline to register is May 18th. www.ohiobusinessweek.org 

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shrek cast

WHS Theatre Presents... SHREK THE MUSICAL

Posted on: May 5, 2023

Posted:  May 5, 2023 On May 4th, 2023, the Wayne Local Schools musical, 'Shrek the Musical,' was held for the first time ever in our brand new Performing Arts Center!  The cast and crew awed and amazed the audience with their talents in "Shrek the

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project excellence

Celebrating Project Excellence Winners

Posted on: May 4, 2023

Congratulations to our WLS Project Excellence Educators, Mary Beth Burwell and Leslie Schleman, who were honored tonight with other Warren County recognized educators! It was a room filled with amazing teachers!

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art show

Waynesville Art Show 2023

Posted on: May 3, 2023
college plans 2023

Class of 2023 Final Plans

Posted on: May 3, 2023

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 and the guidance department for their advisory efforts, and dedication to placing information in the hands of our seniors.  So many of our 2023 graduating class members have already notified the school guidance

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jazz

Jazz in the Park

Posted on: May 3, 2023
stingray with small fish on top

School Bus Driver Appreciation Day - May 2

Posted on: May 2, 2023

The Ohio legislature has proclaimed this day and/or week that Ohioans have an opportunity to reflect on the outstanding job performance of more than 15,000 school bus drivers who transport students to and from school and school-related events throughout the

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track records broken

High School Track & Field

Posted on: May 2, 2023
national principals day

SCHOOL PRINCIPALS’ DAY

Posted on: May 1, 2023

Thank you for your educational leadership of our school!! Mrs. Anna Garafolo, Elementary School PrincipalMr. Patrick Clark, Elementary School Assistant PrincipalMrs. Karyn Denslow, Junior-Senior High School PrincipalMr. Chip Will, Junior-Senior

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thank you prom sponsors

Thank You Prom Sponsors

Posted on: May 1, 2023
sigma collage

Students Earn Their Green Belts

Posted on: May 1, 2023

Students in the Lean Six Sigma class at the high school recently completed their Green Belt projects.  These students received their Green Belt credentials based on criteria from Maximum Potential and the work they completed over a 6 month period working

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SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING APPS

Keeping Students Safe with Social Media

Posted on: May 1, 2023

 Effective Apps to Help Keep Your Child Safe (and Appropriate) on Social Media   Parents often wonder how they can monitor their teens' phone usage. In fact, according to Parents.com, the average teen spends 7 hours and 22 minnutes

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flex factgor collage

NextFlex FlexFactor Competition

Posted on: May 1, 2023

On April 21, Waynesville Seniors Justin Potter, Kyleigh Smith, and Phil Stevens attended Sinclair Community College to compete in the Regional Flex Factor competition.  The team presented their idea of a device to combat food waste and received positive

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