As Thanksgiving approaches, we are grateful for opportunities to support positive mental health at WHS above and beyond daily staff interactions with our students. With the financial support of Jan and Dave Ashby, we hosted Tony Hoffman in September, and he spoke to all of our students about the connection between mental health and substance use. In October, Family Resource Center offered free teen screens to evaluate for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and substance use. This month, we welcomed Faith Cisco, owner of Overcomer Boxing Studio in Wapak, who talked to interested students about how she uses and encourages others to use physical activity to cope with mental health issues.
Gearing up for Basketball? Check out this Youth Basketball Fundraiser
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Looking for a little part time work?
We all love the WFD around here but these two kiddos may love these guys a little more than the rest of us.
Dear Wapakoneta Community–
Each year the Wapakoneta Community Scholarship Fund (WACF) provides many scholarships to each graduating class. The Class of 2022 received $42,500, honoring thirty-four students. The WACF has raised funds through events like Thirsty Thursday and a golf outing. They also humbly accept money through donations. If you are interested in supporting this worthy cause, please send a donation to WCSF, PO Box 1694, Wapakoneta, OH 45895. If you have questions, please contact high school counselor DeLynn Epperly at 419.739.5201. Thanks for your support of our students!
Bring the whole family, even if "“There are 15 people in this house and you’re the only one who has to make trouble.”
OhioKAN is a flexible and responsive kinship and adoption navigator program designed to support children, youth, and their families. Organized into 10 geographical regions, OhioKAN regional staff support formal and informal kinship caregivers and adoptive parents. OhioKAN staff assists with accessing social services and other resources families need to achieve positive outcomes for themselves and the children in their home. The core of the program is focused on identifying, supporting, and connecting families with all of the resources out there.
Families interested in learning more can explore our website at https://ohiokan.jfs.ohio.gov, or connect live with a Navigator by calling 1-844-OHIOKAN
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Just in case you are starting to forget how fun it was last night!
WCS: We are closed on Wednesday, November 2 due to patchy, dense fog.
Ceramics II is working hard this morning
Congratulations on a great season to Junior Axton Fosnaugh.
28th place at the Regional Meet today in Tiffin!
The next ACT Test will be offered at WHS on December 10.
Registration is due by November 4. To register please visit: https://www.act.org/content/act/en.html
Tyler Houser, an intern in Mr. Truesdale’s class through our WIN Program, and Audrey Sparks went to watch some of our fourth graders play soccer. We love when our Big Kids are role models for our younger Kids and pass down a legacy of support and kindness.
We loved sharing our Love of Literacy with Martha Manchester (State School Bd), Dr. Melissa Weber-Mayer, Director of Approaches to Teaching and Professional Learning at ODE Jand Dr. Stephanie Siddens, Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction today.
Congratulations to Tonight’s Board Honorees from Cridersville Elementary.
We are excited to offer these T-Shirts for sale for anyone that is interested. I think we all remeber this moment! If you would like a T-shirt please complete the order form. Checks can be made payable to Wapakoneta City Schools, or return with cash in an envelope to the office in your building. Orders received by Friday will be ready by Friday, November 4. It will be approximately a 1 week turnaround. Thank you and Go Redskins!
Gavin Sidener knows how to put his head down and get work done when he needs to, as well as have fun with his friends when he can. Thank you for being a perfect example of what it means to #bebetter., Gavin, and thank you for being a Redskin.
"Donut" miss this!
Congratulations to our Wapak runners who are All WBL Cross Country team members:
Axton Fosnaugh - 4th place HS boys
Kenzie Schneider - 1st place JH girls
Kylah Kohler - 7th place JH girls
Hans Sammetinger - 8th place JH boys
TOMORROW!!!
