W.I.N. Success Stories
VARSITY SOFTBALL VS MINSTER! TONIGHT AT 5:30 PM.
W.I.N. Success Stories
Please help us welcome Alysha Kroeger to Wapakoneta City Schools!
Alysha joins us after 12 years of serving as a K–3 Intervention Specialist at Sidney City Schools. She is a graduate of Troy High School and earned her undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University.
Alysha enjoys running and can often be spotted jogging around Wapakoneta—so don’t forget to wave if you see her!
She’s especially excited to join Wapak City Schools this year as her oldest child begins at Wapak Elementary in the fall. “I’m looking forward to having a larger impact in the community and being part of the same district as my son.”
Join us in welcoming Jackie Montague to Cridersville Elementary!
A 2005 graduate of Wapakoneta High School and proud hometown native, Jackie spent 10 years as a stay-at-home mom before stepping into the classroom as a substitute earlier this year—and instantly fell in love with it!
She enjoys playing video games, is an avid reader, and recently taught herself how to crochet.
Now officially joining the CES team, she’s excited to help bring kindness, compassion, and support to our students each day. “I want to help ensure every child has a bright future!”
Please help us welcome Delani Harter to Wapakoneta City Schools!
A proud WHS graduate (Class of 2021), she was born and raised right here in Wapakoneta. After four years at Wright State University – Lake Campus, she will graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.
Fun fact: Delani originally began college as a nursing major, but everything changed after she started substitute teaching at WES during her sophomore year. After just one semester, she knew that education was her true calling.
Now, she and her fiancé have planted their own roots in Wapak by purchasing a home, and she’s thrilled to be joining the district she has always called home. “Getting into the district my first year out of college is something I’ve dreamed of for the past two and a half years. I cannot wait to work alongside some of my favorite people!”
Please help us welcome Abby Wood to the Wapakoneta High School Counseling Team!
Abby comes to WHS with five years of experience as a school counselor at Shawnee High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in 2017 and completed her master’s degree in 2019 at Malone University.
Originally from the small town of Malvern, Ohio, Abby grew up with strong community values that she now brings to her work with students and families.
She enjoys reading, going to the movies, watching sports, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and fiancé.
Abby has called Wapakoneta home for the past five years and is excited to officially join the WHS team. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back to a place I’m proud to now call home.”
Wapakoneta Redskins Tennis vs. St Mary's Roughriders.
ATTN: JUNIORS AND SENIORS! DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR PROM TICKETS! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PURCHASE THEM.
It's game day! Varsity Baseball vs Van Wert tonight @ 5:30 pm.
VARSITY TRACK MEET - REDSKIN RELAYS! Tonight at 4:45 pm.
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We would like to officially welcome Mrs. Natasha Mosher to our staff for the 2025-26 School Year. According to Natasha, "I have been with Auglaize county ESC for the past 2 school years working in their special education classrooms. I have completed many hours of training, including CPI with the ESC. I graduated from my home town St.Marys in 2007. My husband and I live in Buckland. We have 3 children that attend Wapak City School district and we couldn’t be happier with the education that they have received. In my free time I love to craft, watch our children play in their after school activities, and spend time with my family. I am very excited to join WCS so I can continue to love and help our students grow into amazing individuals. "
Join us in welcoming Amy Downing to Wapakoneta City Schools!
After graduating from Broken Arrow High School in Oklahoma, Amy returned to Ohio and began her career in Special Education as a teaching assistant at Marimor School in Lima in 1988. With 35 years of experience—minus a decade spent at home raising her two daughters—Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her new role.
Fun Fact: Amy loves thrifting, soaking up the sun, and spending time with her two grandbabies.
She’s excited to begin this new chapter with Wapak City Schools and is looking forward to making a positive impact on students and staff alike!
Please help us welcome Amy Traucht to Cridersville Elementary!
A proud graduate of Wapakoneta High School (Class of 1999), she was raised in Cridersville and has always loved the charm of small-town life. With 27 years of experience working with children from birth through age 12 and a degree in Early Childhood Education, she brings a wealth of knowledge and heart to our team.
Fun fact: She's as down-to-earth as they come and wears her heart on her sleeve—always willing to help anyone in need.
She’s thrilled to join CES and looks forward to being a positive role model for all our students!
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Please join us in welcoming Derek Morman to Wapakoneta City Schools! Derek comes to us with two years of experience working with all ages of students from kindergarten to seniors in high school. He has worked for the ESC the past two years and is very excited to join the Cridersville family next year. Derek has an Associates in Digital Multimedia and a Bachelor in Business Administration, both from the University of Northwestern Ohio.
Derek is a graduate of Columbus Grove High School, and lives in Lima now. He enjoys Origami, Geocaching, cruising the world, and spending time with his friends and family. Derek is most excited about being able to work with the students and help shape who they become in the future!
The 2025-26 school year will be Mrs. Penny Etzkorn's 3rd year as a Paraprofessional. She graduated from WHS in 1983 and calls Wapakoneta her hometown even though she was born in Nebraska. Penny attended Wapakoneta City Schools K-12. She is the mother to three grown sons whom all graduated from WHS. She and her husband will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary in October. They have a 13 yr old Australian Shepherd named Cooper. Ms Penny loves going to concerts and watching true crime TV. She also loves spending time with my four adorable grandchildren. According to Penny, "I’m most excited about joining WCS because I really enjoy assisting the students with their educational journey by providing my encouragement, support and love. I’ve made many friends there over the last two years, so I look forward to fostering those friendships as well as building new ones."
For the past two years, Mrs. Stacey Clausing has been working with the Auglaize County ESC in the special education classroom at Wapakoneta Elementary. In the 2025-26 school year she will officially join our staff. She is a proud graduate of Wapak High School and holds a bachelor's degree in science and health care. She lives in the country in Wapak with her husband, Jared, their two sons, Kolvyn and Brantsyn, their cat, Sammi, and their dog, Meka. Her oldest son graduated from Wapak in 2023, while her youngest will graduate this school year in 2025. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, as well as taking walks. Stacey shared "I am excited to join WCS, where I aim to support, assist, and witness the growth of our students as they strive to achieve their goals. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know and collaborating with the staff at Wapak Elementary. Wapak truly feels like home to me."
ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS! Don't forget to get your prom tickets. The deadline is this Friday, April 25th.
