District News

Patrick Dubbs

Superintendent

Wayne Local Schools

2010/2011

Waynesville High School students welcomed the new school year with a new Mac computer lab and a reorganized media center. The new lab will be used for the Digital Media Arts Academy with students studying graphic design, digital photography, animation, web design, and video/audio production in a Mac laboratory environment.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today issued the following proclamation lowering flags to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, August 27th in memory of former U.S. Senator, U.S. Attorney General, and Ohio Speaker of the House William B. Saxbe.

High School/Middle School
To continue to promote healthy eating habits for the 2010/2011 school year we are re-emphasizing that our students purchase what is commonly called an approved class “A” lunch. A class “A” lunch includes all the components required by state guidelines to receive the nutrients necessary for a healthy balanced meal. Students who purchase this lunch for $2.50 receive a main item & bread/grain, a vegetable & fruit serving and an 8oz carton of milk. Two main item choices will be offered daily for students to choose from. Salads will also be available daily for purchase as part of their lunch.
If a student purchases main entree items separately or “alacarte” these items are priced at $2.50. If a student wishes to purchase an extra main item after a regular lunch has been purchased they will only be charged the $1.50 for the item. The pricing should encourage students to select a wholesome class A lunch.
Other Items for purchase on a daily basis are as follows:

The 16th annual Writing Center Workshop was held at Waynesville High School the week of August 9-13. Ten high school juniors and seniors - Andrea Ames, Kaitlyn Boggs, Jamie Crane, Maggie Dowe, Leighanne Dyer, Molly Gossard, Faith Hawk, Cierra Philpott, Andrew Valiquette, and Lindsey Young-- spent the week polishing their writing skills as well as developing their conferencing strategies to be used in the Writing Center, which is located in the high school media center.

EZpay is an on line payment solution where you can pay for fees, meals and activities at your convenience. Eliminate the worry of sending cash or checks to school with your student!
It is as EZ as it seems. A few simple steps and your can create a family account!
1. Go to our Wayne Local Schools District website
a. http://www.wayne-local.com/
2. Click on the link that says EZpay
3. Register (one time only)
4. Enter an email address and password
5. Enter last name of your student and his/her ID number

The halls and classrooms were crowded as parents and students met their teachers and classmates for the 2010-11 school year. Over 95% of our families attended this event, and everyone had smiles on their faces!

On Thursday, August 19 all elementary teachers attended two workshops to prepare them for the 2010-11 school year. A new district-wide initiative for the school year is the application of the COLLINS WRITING PROGRAM in all content areas. The purpose is to engage students in writing answers that they would typically ‘say' in class.The program focuses on thinking skills, engages students in higher levels of thinking, and increases productivity. It also promotes rigor by developing intellectual curiosity. Students will be introduced to the 5 types of writing and focus correction areas.