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Waynesville High School has earned recognition as one of the top 12% of public high schools in the nation in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. For 2026-27, WHS is ranked ...
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The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has released the 2025-26 Ohio School Report Cards, and Wayne Local Schools earned an overall 4.5-star rating.
The district’s 4.5-star rating reflects st...
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Traffic Reminder
To maintain a safer, more efficient traffic flow for everyone, all vehicles exiting Wayne Local School District property must turn right from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. This includes exits from the park, WMS/WH...
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Back to School Bash - Sunday, August 16
The WLS Back-to-School Bash is on Sunday, August 16, from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at Bicentennial Park. All families are invited to attend as students, staff, and families kick off the 2026-27 school year with...
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WLS Introduces My Ride K-12 Transportation App
Wayne Local Schools has introduced My Ride K-12, a new transportation app that will allow families to access their student’s bus information, pickup and drop-off times, and receive future notification...
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Back-to-School Dates by Building for 2026-27
Please review the important start-of-school dates below for Wayne Local students. Questions may be directed to your student’s school or the Wayne Local School District Administrative Offices at (513) ...
New Bus Stop Locations for 2026-27
As we prepare for the start of the new school year, we want to inform you of updates to the district’s bus stops. These changes will allow the WLS Transportation Department to operate more efficiently...
WLS Welcomes Ben Sparks as WES Assistant Principal
Wayne Local Schools welcomes Mr. Ben Sparks as the new assistant principal at Waynesville Elementary School.
Mr. Sparks brings 11 years of experience as a K–5 physical education teacher with Fairborn...
Wayne Local Schools will hold a Special Board of Education meeting/workshop on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, (Cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the HPC Fire Inspire...
Wayne Local Schools Celebrates Retirees
Wayne Local Schools staff gathered on May 29 at the Performing Arts Center for the district's End-of-Year Celebration and Recognition event. Dr. Ison, the administrative team, and staff recognized the...
