Families, This is a reminder that we would like all transportation information to be updated in Final Forms by July 11. I know it may seem early, but we are already planning our bus routes for the upcoming school year. Thank you for your help with this!
Please read over our end of the year Redskin Report. We hope that you are enjoying your summer break!
https://wapak.edurooms.com/engage/wapakoneta-city-schools/newsletters/end-of-the-year-redskin-report
Parents,
Please read over the attached information concerning busing, Final Forms, and lunches for the 2025/2026 school year. Enjoy your summer break!
Our summer breakfast/lunch program will start June 3. If you are interested please read over the flyer and the attached documentation. The meals will be available every Tuesday from June 3 through June 23 for children 1 to 18. There is a limit of 7 per family and they can be picked up at Cridersville or Wapakoneta High School.
Last night at our school board meeting we honored five of our retirees. Wapakoneta City Schools would like to thank Michelle Law, Mark Koch, Scott Wilson, Michelle Roediger, and Jan Yinger for all that they have done for our school system, and most importantly our kids. Congratulations on your retirement, you will be missed!
This week was National Police Week. We want to take a moment to personally thank our school resource officers, the Wapakoneta Police Department, our Sheriff's Office, and the Highway Patrol for all that they do for our community. We are very fortunate to live in a community with outstanding individuals who protect and serve us every day. Thank you for all that you do for Wapakoneta City Schools and our city!
Please join us in welcoming Alisha Sperry to Wapakoneta City Schools! Alisha brings two years of experience with the Auglaize County ESC and currently works in a special education classroom at Wapakoneta Elementary. She holds both a paraprofessional and substitute teaching license and is certified in CPI and CPR.
A proud 2003 graduate of WHS, Alisha is excited to continue serving her hometown. She and her husband Dan have two children, Jacob and Riley, who attend WCS and stay busy with sports.
Alisha already feels like part of the Wapak family—and we’re thrilled to officially have her on the team!
Keshia Hume joins Wapakoneta City Schools with one year of experience at St. Marys East Primary School. A Wapak native, Keshia moved to Florida during her freshman year of high school but is thrilled to now be back in the community she calls home.
She and her husband have three wonderful children, and her family breeds and raises show pigs. In her free time, Keshia also enjoys making jewelry. She is especially excited to work in the same district her children attend and to contribute to the success of students in the community she loves.
Jackie Schneer has been part of the Wapakoneta City Schools team since 2022. She began her journey in the cafeteria at Wapakoneta Middle School before transitioning to a paraeducator role at West Elementary. For the past two years, Jackie has worked with special education students at both Wapakoneta Elementary and Middle School, supporting their growth and development.
Originally from Northwood, Ohio, Jackie graduated from Northwood High School in 1991 and went on to earn an associate degree in Business and Accounting from Owens Community College in 1997. She now lives in Wapakoneta with her husband, Michael, and their daughter, Isabella.
Jackie is excited to continue her work with Wapakoneta Schools, helping students with special needs thrive and become productive members of the community. She is grateful for the opportunity and looks forward to all that lies ahead.
Wapakoneta Redskins 8th grade baseball!
Wapakoneta 8th grade baseball pictures from May 2nd to May 7th.
We’re excited to welcome Laura Basham as the new head volleyball coach at Wapakoneta and a paraeducator at Wapakoneta Elementary!
Laura is a graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School in Oregon, Ohio, and originally from Rossford. She brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare and has spent the last 11 years coaching volleyball at every level—from 5th grade through high school, including club teams. She’s passionate about the sport and ready to start building the Wapak volleyball program.
Laura is married and has four daughters:
Summer (24) – her assistant coach and a new intervention specialist at Wapakoneta
Soraya (19) – a volleyball player at Heidelberg University
Savannah (14) – an 8th grader at Wapakoneta
Lauren (12) – a 6th grader at Wapakoneta
She enjoys attending her daughters’ sporting events and spending quality time with family. Laura is excited to be part of Wapakoneta City Schools, where she looks forward to supporting students—both on the court and in the classroom—by helping them grow, gain confidence, and find success in their unique learning journeys.
Welcome to Wapakoneta City Schools, Justin Woodford!
Justin comes to WCS after three years of experience as a Preschool Intervention Specialist with Newark City Schools. He earned his degree in Inclusive Early Childhood Education from Bowling Green State University and is passionate about helping every child thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment. Originally from Hilliard, Ohio, and a graduate of Hilliard Davidson High School, Justin enjoys spending time outdoors, fishing, and making memories with family and friends. He’s most excited to join Wapakoneta City Schools because of the strong sense of community, support, and shared passion for teaching and learning. Welcome to the team, Justin! We’re so glad you’re here!
Emily is a 2020 graduate of Elida High School and earned her B.S. in Sport Administration from the University of Cincinnati in April 2024. She brings experience working in ABA therapy and is passionate about supporting student success. Originally from Elida, Emily is excited to join the Wapak community and make a difference in the lives of WCS students.
Fun fact: Emily has experience working in Division I college football recruiting!
Welcome to Wapakoneta City Schools, Emily—we're lucky to have you!
We’re excited to welcome Summer McCloskey as a new Intervention Specialist at Wapakoneta Elementary School!
Originally from Harrod, OH, Summer is a 2019 graduate of Allen East High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Bluffton University in 2023. She brings two years of experience from Allen East Local Schools—first as a classroom aide, then in her first year as an Intervention Specialist. Outside of school, Summer enjoys spending time with her 3-year-old Huskimo, Luna! 🐾 She’s most excited to grow both professionally and personally within Wapakoneta City Schools, connect with a new team of educators, and contribute to student success.
Welcome to WES, Summer! We’re so glad you’re here! 🍎📚✨
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!”
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. "
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."
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. Stacy 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 live 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.
Stacy 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."
