Music City Media represents author Michelle Mays, native & resident of Waynesville, the release of her 2nd book titled “Dumpster Doll: Adolescence." Michelle & co-author Michell Moone will host a book release & signing on Sat, Dec 17,

On Tuesday, December 6th, students and staff were recognized at the Board of Education meeting for their EXEMPLARY character, leadership and commitment to Wayne Local Schools.The Board of Education was actively involved and read each nomination, as well as

Eight (8) Freshmen students attended he Teen Alliance Council Freshmen Summit on Thursday, Dec. 8, where they met other students from throughout Warren County.  They attended workshops filled with activities regarding well-being, leadership,

This is notification of the date, time, and location of a public meeting. Pursuant to Section 121.22 of the Revised Code, notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the Wayne Local School District will hold a special meeting on the

Congratulations to Blaise Sizer and Matt Wilkerson for being named to the Division V All-Ohio Football Team for 2022.  Blaise was named Third Team All-Ohio Quarterback and Matt was named Honorable Mention All-Ohio Defensive Lineman.  

The High School Choir performed for the Lions Club on Tuesday.  The Choir is directed by David Coffey. 

Thank you Choir for your fantastic performance! 

In coordination with the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 615, Wayne Local Schools School District students have been participating in a canned food drive to support our local community and the Christmas baskets event. Today, students in the

This week the Student Advisory Council for the Principal, Mrs. Denslow, completed one of their projects. There are now microwaves in the cafeteria and student lounge for student use!!   Thank you to all our donors as the students are very grateful and excited!! 

Our Junior/Senior High talented Artists were very busy getting ready for the Winter Art Show this week.  Thank you for the wonderful display of artwork for the students, staff, and community members to enjoy! 

Thank you to our High School Student Peer Tutors who help our elementary students.  The peers are shown above assisting second graders with their reading skills.  The high school peers are expected to be a positive role model and advocates for the

Congratulations Samantha Erbach!...Athlete of the Week by the Dayton Daily News

The NHS Induction Ceremony was held at the beautiful Performing Arts Center on December 1, 2022.  Being a member of the National Honor Society is one of the highest academic and character achievements for a high school student.  Students are

Samantha Erbach Named to All-American Team Congratulations to Sam Erbach on making the United Coaches Association All-American team as one of the top high school girls soccer players in the nation!  Sam was also named to the All-Region Team,

Dr. Sam Ison is now officially the Superintendent of Wayne Local Schools.  The Wayne Local Board of Education unanimously approved his contract on Monday, November 28th after being the Interim Superintendent.   "I am appreciative, humbled, and

The grand opening of the stunning new Performing Arts Center was held on Wednesday, November 30th.  Along with the auditorium, the multi-purpose design includes a glass lobby, state of the art audio/video technology, audio booth, theatrical lighting and

Mark your calendars now for the second blood drive on Tuesday March 7th. Results from the December 1st drive: 50 people registered to give blood! 41 were successful! 32 first time donors! 117% to goal! Over 123 lives will be positively impacted

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Please join us in the Grand Opening Event for the new Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 starting at 5:00pm.

Date:  November 30th, 2022
Time:  5:00pm
Location:  Wayne Local School District, Performing Arts Center

May the blessings of this Thanksgiving fill your heart and home with happiness and gratitude.  

May you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family!

A group of students toured Sinclair Community College on Wednesday,  November 16th.  The students explored different programs offered at Sinclair, toured the campus, met with a counselor, and had questions answered by Sinclair staff.  The tour

On Thursday November 17th, sophomores at the high school visited the Warren County Career Center.  The students had the opportunity to visit programs at the main campus in Lebanon and the Atrium campus in Middletown.  Students toured the facilities,

We are so excited to reveal this beautiful auditorium, classrooms, administration offices, and creative space that will inspire exceptional performances, events, and initiatives that will enlighten, entertain and reflect the best of the arts and humanity!

Nov. 22, 2022 - REMOTE LEARNING DAY FOR STUDENTS

Nov. 23 through Nov. 25 - NO SCHOOL

2022 Christmas in the Village Waynesville takes on the nostalgic feeling of Christmas past as the downtown is adorned in traditional holiday décor. Make plans to visit this holiday season as we have exciting entertainment, strolling throughout the

On Thursday, November 10th, students in the Lean Six Sigma class at the high school attended a field trip to FESTO Corp. in Mason.  The students were given an overview of the company and were able to tour the facility.   The tour included a

Posted:  November 21, 2022   CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS SOCCER!   Congratulations to our Lady Spartans who finished their season as the Division II State Runner Up!  Last season, the team was able to capture the Division III

The Wayne Local Schools Food Drive is a school community event that has been an annual tradition for many years. Donating food to the Waynesville Food Pantry helps so many families in need. Wayne Local Schools empowers students to be active members of the

SEASON STARTS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH 4:30-6:30 in the Wrestling Room (located in the JH gym) Bring shoes, workout clothing and water bottles.  Please be sure to have physical on file.  Check with the athletic trainer if you have any

Thank you to Waynesville American Legion Post 615 for their continued support and donation to support literacy and reading in our school district. 

Junior/Senior High School - November 16, 2022

Posted: November 11th, 2022   Cross Country Sam Erbach, Emme Greely, Maria Gill, Zedie Click, Kyla Harvey, Kendal Erbach, Olivia Walters, and Jonas King competed in the OHSAA Cross Country Meet this past Saturday at Fortress Obetz in Columbus,

The first 25 students that turn in their parent signed permission slips will receive a free ticket into the soccer game.  Permission slips will be emailed to parents and students.

8th Graders are raising money for their Washington D.C. trip next May 2023. Check out all the exciting products they have to offer online! You can choose a specific student to help, or just order without a specific student in mind, but all money raised

Last Wednesday night, WHS hosted our first ever "Waynesville Supper Club" event where we had a mix of students 9-12 and community leaders come together to share a meal and interact with one another.   We also had 6 amazing community leaders who came

**UPDATED:  10/27/2022 Due to the football teams playoff game on Friday night at Springfield Northeastern HS boys basketball tryouts have changed.  Tryouts will now be as follows for HS Boys Basketball:   Saturday, Oct. 29th HS Gym 8-10

Herff Jones (graduation services) will be on campus in the high school next week for cap and gown ordering and class ring information and ordering.  

When:  November 3rd
Time:  4-7pm

There will be a parent/athlete HS swim meeting Thursday, 10/27 at 6pm in the Spartan Room.

October 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week, which is a national drug prevention campaign. This year, the theme is, "Celebrate Life, Live Drug Free." Each day during announcements this week, students will learn some surprising facts about the impact and destruction

All tickets for post season tournament games must be purchased online through Hometown Ticketing. https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets State Tournament Tickets - OHSAA Ohio High School Athletic Association 4080 Roselea Place, Columbus OH 43214 | FAX:

Posted:  Oct 18, 2022 Volleyball finished up their regular season with a big win on Senior night over Oakwood.  Followed by a fun Senior night game vs. the Senior boys.  Thursday night the team fell to Bellbrook.  They will begin

Posted:  Oct.18, 2022 Tuesday the boys’ soccer team tilted with the Franklin Wildcats at home. The Spartans showed they were the far better team from the beginning. The offense and Defense were firing on all cylinders scoring four times and 

Waynesville High School will be holding a Warren Country Career Center (WCCC) information night for students and parents of 9th and 10th graders.  This will take place on November 3 at 5:30 pm in the Spartan Room.  We will provide

Wayne Local Schools join school districts and transporting agencies throughout Ohio and the nation in celebrating the importance of National School Bus Safety Week next week. National School Bus Safety Week is an active, continuing public education

FIRST GRADING PERIOD ENDED TODAY, OCTOBER 14, 2022

REPORT CARDS GO HOME NEXT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022

SCHOOL CLOSED FOR STUDENTS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022
(Elementary Conferences from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm) 

The 2022 Sauerkraut Festival Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 was awarded to:Elizabeth McKeehan (first photo) The 7th Annual Founder's Scholarship in honor of Sauerkraut Festival Founder Albert "Cap" Stubb in the amount of $1,500 was awarded to:Jordan

Congratulations to Fire Chief Paul Scherer who was named Waynesville’s Citizen of the Year for 2022 by the Waynesville Lions Club.  Paul was presented this honorable award at the Waynesville Sauerkraut

ELEMENTARY FUN: Paint & Decorate a PumpkinSaturday, October 15 10:30am - 11:30amFamilies with children in grades 5 and under are invited to paint & decorate a pumpkin together. There will be a limit of one pumpkin per

The Fill the Bus Food Drive was a great success!  Food and toiletries were collected throughout the week during athletic contests and the bus was filled and delivered to the Waynesville Food Pantry this past Saturday.  Thank you to Brian Philpot,

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology   About:  Over 100,000 people have successfully completed Hobart Institute of Welding Technology courses.  We have trained students both male and female from all over the world ranging from the

On Friday, October 7th, Juniors and Seniors had the opportunity to listen to the Miami Work+ program presentation. Miami Work+ Program is a program in which students work part time, apx 24 hours a week, at certain companies, and get tuition paid for in

WHS SENIORSWould you like to work the polls on Election Day?Student Application Form must be completed and signed by parent and school.Please see Mr. Stupp for application and questions. Registration closes on October 11, 2022.Election Day will be

KINDERGARTEN & PRESCHOOL PLAN “B” TWO HOUR EARLY RELEASEor TWO HOUR DELAY  SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS FOR ANY 2-HOUR EARLY RELEASE: AM K/Pre-K/Preschool:   8:45 am – 10:30 pm PM K/Preschool

Last school year, students in Graphic Design classess at Waynesville High School were given the opportunity to enter a competition to create the 2022 Ohio Sauerkraut Festival logo.  The winning design was created by then junior, now senior Ryan Eshler. 

Congratulations Ryan !!!

Waynesville's Varsity Girls and Boys Soccer programs are hosting a Pink-Out during our double-header against Greenview on October 4.  We're inviting you to wear pink and come help us recognize those who are currently fighting any type of cancer or have

Today we became aware of false active shooter reports at different area high schools that were deemed a hoax by police.  Inaccurate information, hoaxes, and a rash of threats were happening across the nation. The safety of our students and staff

Notice:  REGARDING SCHOOL MEALS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2022/2023 For the past two years, the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) has offered waivers to Child Nutrition (CN) Programs across the United States, allowing these programs to offer all

Update:  September 26th Last Friday night, the Spartans rumbled with the Eaton Eagles on the road. The Spartans came out firing in the first half with touchdowns from Joe Stone, Trent Davis, and Alex Amburgy. The defense was also nothing to gawk at only

Thinking about college? Then it is time to learn about FAFSA! FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  WHS will be holding an Informational Meeting on October 6, 2022 (Thursday) at 5:30 PM.   A representative will

Congratulations to 2022 Homecoming Queen Laine Kuhns and and King Ryan Eshler!

Reported by the Dayton Daily News on Thursday, September 15, 2022:Below is a chart of the 2021-22 State Report Card results for local school districts.  State report cards show a wide variety of data for Ohio’s K-12 public school districts.

SEMIFINALIST IN THE 2023 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM! The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names of over 16,000 Semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high

On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. We encourage all Americans to observe this important day in our nation's history by attending local events in your area.

Update: September 12th In a Girls Tennis match at Waynesville, the host Spartans stomped the visiting Carlisle Indians 5-0.First Singles: Emily Sauser (W) defeated Kirsten Battles © 6-0/6-1.Second Singles: Kayla Smith (W) defeated Greta Moore ©

JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL:    As part of our Extra Time, Extra Help period,students can choose from a variety of activitiesif they are caught up on work and exhibit greatchoices during the week. One choice duringrainy and cold days will be to

Just a friendly reminder....

For the safety of our students and staff, NO PARKING IS PERMITTED ALONG THE YELLOW CURBS ON DAYTON ROAD NEAR THE ENTRANCES AND EXIT TO OUR SCHOOL CAMPUS.

We appreciate your cooperation.  Thank you!

After fourteen (14) years with Wayne Local Schools, Superintendent Pat Dubbs has been offered an exciting opportunity at another school district to return to what he truly loves - working directly with students.  Mr. Dubbs has made a huge impact at Wayne

September 6th-9th

Tonight at our football game we will be honoring all veterans, active, and retired military members.  Admission to the game will be free to all who have served or are currently serving.

The game is tonight at 7pm vs. Blanchester.

The Girls Cross Country Team won the Northmont XC Invitational on Saturday. Sam Erbach won the race and shattered her own school record by 23 seconds. Emme Greely, Maria Gill and Kyla Harvey all finished in front of Centerville's pack to secure the win for

Environmental reports and updates available - CLICK HERE

2021-2022 Class Yearbooks will be ready for pickup on Friday, September 2nd after school in Computer Lab 1.

Additional pick up hours next week after school until 3:15, Computer Lab 1. 

Seniors from last year can pick them up during school hours in the middle school office. 

WHS students are offered the opportunity to take the PSAT on Tuesday, October 25th at 7:45 am. The cost of the test is $18. Please fill out and return the permission slip by Wednesday, September 7th. As a junior in high school, scoring well on the PSAT gives

For the past two years, the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) has offered waivers to Child Nutrition (CN) Programs across the United States, allowing these programs to offer all students breakfast and lunch at no charge.  These waivers

MASKING Masking is not required but you may wear one. VACCINATIONS We encourage people to take advantage of available COVID vaccinations IF YOU ARE SICK Stay home if you are symptomatic or feeling sick. Return to school when your symptoms are

Athletic Booster T-shirt sale for our Military/First Responder Night   Shirts are on Sale Now: (Order by Aug. 30th to get them in time for Sept. 2nd Football Game)   CLICK HERE NOW TO

School  Scheduled To Open:  Since the mold was discovered, Waynesville Junior/Senior High has remained closed for in-person instruction with students and staff.   We’ve addressed what we believe were the causes and have a remediation

Upon walking and inspecting the condition of the building today, there is still work to be done and progress to be made before the Junior/Senior High is up to standard. With student and staff safety as our top priority, we will not be starting school on

Posted:  August 19, 2022   Our Approach From the very beginning and throughout this mediation to assess and resolve the situation, the school district, property insurance, and restoration company have taken an aggressive approach.  Contact

Due to a false tweet on the Spartan athletics Twitter page, a message is circulating that the football game tonight has been canceled.  We are working to correct this message.  

THE GAME TONIGHT IS NOT CANCELED.  

Arrival:  When arriving to drop off your student, please note the following:   Arrival will be the same for ALL 6-12 students. Drop off will be 2 lanes in the elementary school parking lot. Enter the campus complex off of Dayton Road using

Following devasting tornados that recently struck our neighboring City of Goshen, Waynesville teacher Kyle Stone created a Go Fund Me account to help support their rebuild efforts. This past Friday evening before the scrimmage, Kyle was

You may have COVID-19 if you experience one or more of the following: • Fever or chills. • Cough. • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. • Fatigue. • Muscle or body aches. • Headache. • Loss of taste or

The Goodwill Drive to Victory will be held the week of AUGUST 22 In a combined effort with Waynesville Community Church, the Goodwill Truck will be located in the church parking lot for ease of drop off.   1009 Lytle Rd,

Online Ordering is available now and will remain open until Friday, August 26.  

Families can scan the QR code to see more options for styles and colors being offered.  

We are pleased that our District has received the Certificate of Occupancy for the instructional space of the 6th grade wing.  However, we had to divert our personnel from setting up the 6th grade classrooms to assist with mitigation at the junior/senior

No Jr/Sr High Open House Tonight And Jr/Sr High School Start Date Delayed Tonight’s Open House for grades 7 – 12 and new student orientation is canceled, and the Junior/Senior High is closed to all students, staff and visitors until further

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Senior Headshots location will be moved to the Elementary Building in the Media Center.

Date:  Friday, August 12

Orientation and Open House for Junior/Senior High (grades 7-12) originally scheduled for tonight, August 11th has been canceled for this evening.   We do apologize for the inconvenience.  Please watch your email and district website for

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Meningococcal:  Beginning with the start of the 2022-2023 school year, students entering the 12th grade are required to be vaccinated against meningococcal. A second (2nd) dose of meningococcal vaccine is required prior to entry into the 12th grade. The

There is a change to the JH/HS office schedule for the week of July 18th. 

The office will be open on Tuesday, July 19th and closed on Wednesday, July 20th.  

8:00am-12:00pm

2021-2022 School Calendar   CLICK HERE for the 2021-2022 School Calendar.   *adopted at the February Wayne Local Schools Board of Education

Wayne Local High School is a participating school in the WHIO-Channel 7/The Ohio Lottery Class of 2022 Best of the Class program.  The Wayne Local High School valedictorian and salutatorian were featured on the Best of the Class videos

The June board of education meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, June 27 at 6:00 in the Spartan room. 

JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH OFFICES Currently closed; The offices will be open on Wednesdays from 8:00 am to Noon beginning on Wednesday, June 22nd.  Normal office hours will resume on August 1, 2022.  Senior High Secretary:  Sharon Vogel 

CONGRATULATIONS GUS EDWARDS! 2022 HALL OF FAME RECIPIENT The Wayne Local Hall of Fame exists to recognize individuals who exemplified excellence in two categories: 1) Academic Leadership (accomplishments while a student in the Wayne Local School District,

Track Update Posted: 5/31/2022   Congratulations to our Girls Track and Field Team relay members who have qualified for the OHSAA State Meet in Columbus.  4x800m: Savanna Amburgy, Sam Erbach, Emme Greely, Maria Gill  First Alternates:

JUNIOR HIGH/SENIOR HIGH: 7th Grade 3.75 and Above: Brooklyn Adams, Madisyn Adlesh, Autumn Atkins, Kendra Ball, Ross Barrett, Sage Beck, Ava Bridgman, Lola Bulach, Amelia Cameron, Emma Capozzolo, Gabby Cordero, Wyatt Crawford, Keenan Crompton,

JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH: QUARTER 4: 7th Grade: Oliver Abney, Kealan Abrevaya, Carter Almeter, Autumn Atkins, Kendra Ball, Lola Bulach, Brooke Castor, Elizabeth Matthews, Om Patel, Shree Patel, Savannah Patterson, Hayden Walters, Mya Wenzler, Bella Williamson

The Community Celebration Graduation Parade was a memorable one!  This tradition began during the COVID pandemic and was so loved, that it returned for a third year. 

Wayne Local School District is currently hiring for the Transportation Department for the upcoming school year 2022-2023.  Full time route are available.  Also available are Substitute positions and Supplemental drivers for extracurricular and

High School Baseball Posted: May 26, 2022 The JV and Varsity teams ended their season with a bang this past Friday night with the sweep over Carroll.  Seven seniors were honored prior to the game and Joe Stone ended the Varsity game with a walk off

CONGRATULATIONS SAVANNA AMBURGY for being named Athlete of the Week!

May 22, 2022-Graduation Day Seniors are to report to the 2nd floor of the high school by 1:15pm. The doors will open for families at 1:00pm.  There are no early reservation of seats; however, we will have seating available for those with physical

The Community Celebration Graduation Parade is a memorable one!  This tradition began during the COVID pandemic and was so loved, that it has returned now for the 3rd year.  Mark your calendars now for Friday, May 20th. 

When:  Friday, May 20
Time:  6pm

In a ceremony this week held at the Bicentennial Park Amphitheater, the High School Lady Spartans Soccer team were presented with their State Championship rings.  

Thank you to Waynesville Pharmacy, Stone House Tavern, Ohio Greenworks, and an anonymous donor for sponsoring the rings!

With the help of local business person Jamie Gabbard, Real Estate Agent at Comey & Shepherd Realtors, Waynesville High School posted signs for each graduating senior in front of the school lining Dayton Road.  Each senior will be

Family Engineering - University of Cincinnati Fun for the whole family.  Activities, lab tours, and more!  Get up close to engineering and learn how we at the University of Cincinnati are Engineering a better way today! June 11th - July

Warren County Youth Court WHAT IS YOUTH COURT? The Warren County Youth Court is a program designed to provide the community’s youth exposure to the juvenile justice system. Youth volunteers will hear real cases in Juvenile Court and they will actually

Softball Update:  

Posted:  5/26/2022

Friday May 13:
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The last day of school for the 2021-2022 school year will be Friday, May 20th, 2022.   As a reminder, school will dismiss 2 hours early on Friday, May 20th as well. We're proud of the year that we've had and wish you all a happy summer

Click here for website Phone: (513) 897- 4826   TEEN SERVICES:  (students entering 6 - 12 grade) Friday, May 20:School’s Out for Summer Party: 6 – 8pm. Celebrate the beginning of summer with games, food, fun, and friends

The Seniors look forward to the end of the year Senior Drive-In with not-so traditional vehicles.   It was a rainy morning, but the rain did not dampen their spirits!

Boys Tennis Posted:  5/18/2022 Boys Tennis finished 3rd in the league.  Evan Stupp and Ian Miltenberger earned 3rd place in 1st Doubles, and Will Damron placed 3rd in 1st Singles.  The team continued onto Sectional play at Mason on

Due to a road closure on Lytle 5 Points, May 18th-20th, BUS #19 will be running OFF SCHEDULE.  High School/Middle School and Elementary will be impacted. Morning pickups at the Villages of Winding Creek should be on time or a few minutes late.  The

Congratulations to the following local scholarships recipients who were announced at the Senior Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Waynesville High School. Also, a tremendous thank you to our generous donors and community members who give to these organizations for the benefit of our local students!

Congratulations to Eryn Barrett, Rachel Ingle, Makayla Kamp, Kylie Kazmierski, Grant Kazmierski, Megan Spencer, and Ashley Tudela for passing the Seal of Biliteracy.  Passing the Seal of Biliteracy means that these seven students are proficient in two

Wayne Local School District would like to recognize the hard-working members of our Waynesville Police Department and their predecessors, as well as our local School Resource Officer, Officer Mermann.  We appreciate your dedication and commitment to

Thank you very much to the community, athletes, coaches, and parent volunteers for another successful Athletic Mulch Sale Fundraiser! 

College Signing to George Washington University

Congratulations to the faculty nominated Students of the Month for March, April, and May!

March - Taylor Byerly 

April - Brayden Dapice

May - Rylan Guthrie

Junior/Senior High Students enjoyed Kona Ice last week as a reward for working hard on their state testing this Spring! 

Principal Karyn Phillips and Assistant Principal Chip Will were showing their appreciation by serving a delicious lunch today for the Junior/Senior High staff members! 

Thank you Karyn and Chip; it was greatly appreciated! 

Soon to be "Teacher Retirees" Stephanie Krumholtz and Steve York walked the hallways and through the cafeteria as all staff members and students cheered and clapped with warm wishes for retirement. 

National School Nurse's Day is observed on Wednesday, May 11th.  Thank you to our school nurses for taking care of all our students as they deal with the physical ailments, the emotional scars, the mental anxiety, the hunger pains, and so much

The Rolling Oasis Food Truck rolled in on Monday of last wee so that staff members could enjoy a special treat for all that they do every day!  

LCNB SHRED DAY When:  Saturday, May 14thTime:  10am-1pmLocation:  735 Dayton Rd., Waynesville, OH  45068, Wayneville High School *Shred Day might end earlier if the truck fills up sooner than 1PM Visit lcnb.com/shred to learn more about

2022-2023 High School Newly Elected Student Council   CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTION FOR THE COMING SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023!   Senior Class 2022-23 Class President - Grant KazmierskiClass

Congratulations to the Class of 2022 and the guidance department for their advisory efforts, and dedication to placing information in the hands of our seniors.  So many of our 2022 graduating class members have already notified the school guidance

NOTE:  Senior Exams will be held May 11th and 12th.

Monday, May 2, 9th grade students in Careers and Transitions presented a Student Led Career Fair to Waynesville Elementary students. Students were grouped by the 16 Career Clusters and were required to research their cluster along with various careers

Wayne Local Schools is pleased to announce that Ohio Department of Education has renewed the designation of Waynesville Elementary School and Waynesville Junior/Senior High School as Purple Star Schools.  The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 615 is assisting the Dayton VA with an urgent need for the following patient items:  3-in-1 body washShampooConditionerDeodorantVaselineHand and Boldy washDouble-blade razorsUnderwear (S, M, L)Men's Sleep

On April 9th at 2:15 am, 18 students from Waynesville High School set off on an adventure to Andros Island in the Bahamas.   Under the leadership of high school teacher, Patrick Hardin, Waynesville High School’s Marine Biology class had

The Wayne Local School District has many talented artists!
Check out some of the below art! 

6th Grade Parents/Guardians & Community Members - As we head to the end of our school year, we are beginning to plan our annual sixth grade auction. This is such a great event for our kids and the culmination of our incentive program. We try to make this

The Awards Ceremony for seniors and underclassmen is the morning of May 11th at 9 am.  Seniors may arrive before 9 am and may leave after the awards ceremony. There will be a parent section available for parents of seniors only that

Waynesville High School is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorians for the Class of 2022       Andrew Weaver – Valedictorian, 2022 Andrew plans to attend the University of Dayton studying computer science. 

Waynesville High School After Prom Committee was fortunate enough to have many contributors to this year's event.  The donations of these companies or individuals helped to provide funds, prizes, and food for all in attendance.  We simply cannot

Thank you for your educational leadership of our school!! Mrs. Anna Garafolo, Elementary School PrincipalMr. Brian Byrer, Elementary School Assistant PrincipalMs. Karyn Phillips, Junior-Senior High School PrincipalMr. Chip Will,

Thank you to ALL faculty, support staff and administrators for your commitment to our students!  Every staff member contributes to educating our students and ensuring that all supports are in place to care for the whole child.  Each staff member has

Thanks to Crossroads Dayton Church and the Ingle family, bottled Frappuccino, water, brownies and cookies will be provided in the lounge to thank all of you for your dedication to students.

Congratulations to Coach Kelley Bricker and our State Champion Girls Soccer Team who were honored by the OHSAA Southwest District Athletic Board (SWDAB) on April 28th at Wright State University.  From left to right: John Kronour, SWDAB Board

National Teacher Appreciation Week in May honors those men and women who have dedicated their lives to children.  They have chosen to educate and inspire the minds of our young people, while developing and encouraging their talents and skills.  Our

Thank you to our AMAZING Secretaries who work magic to keep the school running smoothly everyday!  They are simply the best and don't know how we could function without them!  Thank you ladies!!   CENTRAL OFFICE:  Jan DworestkySENIOR

School Lunch Hero Day is celebrated on Friday, May 6, 2022.  Wayne Local School District has the most hardworking and best food service professionals around!  We take this week to appreciate their hard work and dedication to their jobs and

National School Nurse's Day is observed on Wednesday, May 11th.  Thank you to our school nurses Jen Royalty, Shelly Philpot, and Robin Minnich (Special Assignment COVID Nurse) for taking care of all our students as they deal with the physical ailments,

The Ohio legislature has proclaimed this day and/or week that Ohioans have an opportunity to reflect on the outstanding job performance of more than 15,000 school bus drivers who transport students to and from school and school-related events throughout the

Thank you to our Central Office for providing the staff members with soft pretzels to enjoy on National Pretzel Day, April 26th.

Sports Physicals – Fundraiser for Athletic Training Room  Kettering Health and Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Ohio are collaborating along with Dr. Aaron Hanshaw to provide a full, comprehensive sports physical

WHS Senior Mya Farley Earns Associate's Degree Through the College Credit Plus Program. Congratulations to Senior Mya Farley, daughter of Julian and Angie Farley,for earning her Associate's Degree from Sinclair Community College within the College Credit

Waynesville Junior/High Math Teacher Stephanie Krumholtz was recently surprised in front of her class to announce her selection as the April 2022 Diehl & Hubbell Teacher of the Month.  She was presented with a $500 check.   Mrs. Krumholtz

Support our art club at the Art Show by purchasing student handmade ceramic bowls.

Proceeds go to the art program and Food to Go which gives food directly to students in need at Waynesville.

When:  Thursday April 28th During the Art show
Time:  4:30 - 7:30 pm
Where:  High School Lobby

Waynesville High School Theatre Department presents

nickelodeon - The SpongeBob Musical

When:  April 28, 29, 30
Time:  7:00pm

When:  May 1
Time:  2:00pm

Tickets:  $10

In Emilee Barnett's (HS English Teacher) English class, there was a "special guest" this week!   William Shakespeare helped get her students excited and motivated to learn. 

Parents are invited to attend the Athletic Boosters meetings.  

This is a parent-run organization that helps fund our sports here at Waynesville.  Your opinion is valued!!  Please attend!

Upcoming meetings are held in the Spartan Room in the JR/SR High: April 25th and May 16th at 7:00pm

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2022 Project Excellence winners...Janelle Gaver, Jenae James, & Nik Otto !!  Janelle is a First Grade Teacher at Waynesville Elementary School and District Test Coordinator Jenae is a Kindergarten Teacher at

Juniors in College and Career Readiness, listen to a presentation by Miami University Work+ Program. This program is designed for Miami University Regional students to obtain an associate or bachelor degree while working part-time and a getting their tuition

Warren County Educational Service Center (WCESC) is seeking qualified and interested candidates to fill a vacancy on their Governing Board in accordance with Board Policy 0145. The duration of this vacancy will be through December 31, 2023 which will

In March, Mrs. Philpot’s Contemporary World Issues began discussing the conflict going on in Ukraine.  At the end of the unit, the class decided that they wanted to do a fundraising project to raise money for the Ukrainian Red Cross.  They

Wayne Local Schools will be closed on Friday, April 15th and Monday, April 18th for the Easter holiday and a conference exchange day. 

Enjoy your long weekend and have a Happy Easter! 

Congratulations to Ashley Tudela and Caitlin Durham for each receiving a scholarship sponsored by Chick-fil-A!

CLICK HERE for the 2022-2023 School Calendar.

*adopted at the February Wayne Local Schools Board of Education Meeting

Join the new Teen Services Librarian, Sarah, each Wednesday after-school from 3-4pm for new games, art projects, and snacks. Bring a friend or make new ones here.  See you at the library.  TEEN SERVICES: Thursday, April 14 & 28,

The commencement ceremony

for the Class of 2022

has been changed to MAY 22, 2022

at 2:00PM in the High School Gym.

Upperclassmen students traveled with Mrs. Lamb to Europe where they were able to create art, use foreign language skills and learn about cultures different than their own. They traveled to Paris, Venice, Florence and Rome to explore cities, see art and of

JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 7th Grade: Kealan Abrevaya, Madisyn Adlesh, Carter Almeter, Autumn Atkins, Victoria Babb-Zelaya, Ross Barrett, Ava Bridgman, Emma Capozzolo, Caden Coffman, Jacob Fessler, Nickolas Johnson, Macy Leopold, Joe-Dee Lewis, Elizabeth

Waynesville Baseball Softball Association at Day Air Ballpark!Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 1:05 p.m.Tickets are $14.00 and $7.00 from every ticket will go back to the Association.   We are so thrilled to be able to announce Waynesville Day at the Dayton

JUNIOR HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL: 3.75 AND ABOVE: 7TH GRADE: Brooklyn Adams, Madisyn Adlesh, Autumn Atkins, Kendra Ball, Ross Barrett, Sage Beck, Ava Bridgman, Amelia Cameron, Emma Capozzolo, Wyatt Crawford, Claira Crouse, Peyton Davis, Aubrey Faulkner, Jacob

  Members of the Waynesville Band and Choir Programs traveled to Orlando, Florida, where they became honorary cast members at Walt Disney World.  Both groups started the trip with a workshop led by a Disney Cast Member, learning about the process

Congratulations to the Waynesville Winterguard for winning the Tri-State Championships in Class SRA-2!  This is the group's first full season, and they came in 1st out of 19 groups!  Way to go

Panoramic Pictures - April 8th

Seniors @ 7:25 in HS gym

8th Grade @ 7:45 in JH gym

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Congratulations Savanna Amburgy!Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Recipient The Warren County ESC hosted their annual student recognition program for scholarship recipients and school district personnel. During this ceremony, one (1) senior student from

Juniors and Seniors for the Summer looking for Paid Internship? College students home for the Summer looking for Paid Internship? Employers in need of Interns?     SOCHE strives to find internships for students at all academic levels

The Progressive Women's organization is collecting and sending packages to our Waynesville men and women in uniform.   The ladies enjoy putting these boxes together and sending a bit of home to your soldiers all over the world!  They are

High School Girls Soccer Interest Meeting

This meeting is for both players and parents.  

When:  Sunday, April 3rd
Time:  7:30pm
Where:  WHS cafeteria

Congratulations to the following students who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at the Warren County Career Center on March 10, 2022: 

AIDAN KRONENBERGER
CONNER NICHOLS
BRADLEY CONTE
LORELAI BAILEY
PATRICK FRYE

On March 10, 2022, Senior Clellon Tamme was sworn in with the United States Air Force to begin his active duty in July as he leaves for basic training. He will further his education while in the Air Force to complete Electrical Engineering. 

Congratulations and Good Luck Clellen!

  Come to our Creativity Workshop where you'll use recyclables and your creativity to make art on Tuesday, March 29th at the Mary L. Cook Public Library. Sponsored by a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, there will be one workshop for grades K-2nd

Two JH wrestlers competed at OAC JH state.  Ben Federle finished in the top 24 on the state with a record of 31-7.  Dillon Wiley finished in the top 16 and was 35-7 for the year.  

Congratulations on a successful season!

HS Basketball:

Congratulations to Senior Isabella Cassoni who was named second-team All-state.  Isabella will continue her career next year at Wright State University.

HS Wrestling Congratulations to Matt Ellis DII 126lbs, 2nd place finish at OHSAA State.  Matt will continue his career wrestling next year at Kent State

HS Basketball News:

Senior Josh Mitchell has signed to play basketball next year at Wilberforce University.  Congratulations!

Isaac Elliott (JR) and Alexei Van Schaik (SR) represented Waynesville at the SWBL All Star Games at Madison High School. 

Congratulations to Coach Tim Gabbard who was recognized at UD Arena at the State Tournament for surpassing 600 overall career wins!  Coach Gabbard was recognized for this achievement in front of the crowd and presented with a plaque.  He is

The Waynesville Winterguard has begun their season with three strong performances.  Competing in class Scholastic Regional AA, the Winterguard placed 4th at their first show at Bellbrook High School on February 5, 3rd at the Nutter Center on

On March 1, 2022, while the juniors were taking the State Funded ACT test at WHS, the 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students had the opportunity to complete Community Service or a Job Shadow activity. Many students took advantage of this and worked towards

On March 4th, 6 student athletes from Waynesville High School along with Interim Athletic Director, Jamie Manley attended an SWBL Leadership Conference at Wright State University.  Each school within the SWBL brought 2 student representatives from

The swimming season has come to a close with a very successful state meet.  Audrey Conley placed 2nd in the 500 Free and 3rd in the 200 Free!  Devyn Olson, Jordan Patterson, Kate Handle, and Audrey Conley were 15th in the 200 Free

The Wayne Local Hall of Fame exists to recognize individuals who exemplified excellence in two categories: 1) Academic Leadership (accomplishments while a student in the Wayne Local School District, and/or 2) Success and Citizenship (accomplishments after

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There is a two-hour early release on Friday, March 11, 2022.
March 11, 2022 is the end of the Third Grading Period. 

Waynesville High School has a senior, Andrew Weaver, who has been selected to be one of the 15,000 Finalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program after advancing in September to the Semifinalist stage.  There were over 1.5 million students who

Miamisburg Art Show - Waynesville High School 2022   ADDRESS: 16 N Main St, Miamisburg, OH 45342DATES: March 5- 26thThe following students all have pieces that were submitted to the art show:Ava AmatoRyleigh Anderson (2)Makayla BellKiera

WHS Lady Spartans Basketball Win 4th District Championship in 5 Years ! On Saturday, Waynesville walked into Springfield’s gym for the 5th year in a row to compete for a District title.  In a rematch of last year’s District

Phase III is the final phase of the larger-picture construction process on the school grounds.  This building will be home to the Performing Arts Center, the District Administrative offices, as well as a flexible space classroom expansion

Congratulations to our High School Cheerleaders in their performances and rankings last weekend at State Competition.  The cheerleaders had a great showing over the weekend and ultimately captured the title of STATE CHAMPS in the Game Day Mount Division

Elementary School Menus March Elementary Breakfast Elementary Lunch Junior and Senior High School Menus March Jr and Sr High Breakfast Jr and Sr High Lunch   For more information on our Food Services, click

Nathan signed to attend Coker University in Hartsville, South Carolina and play baseball.   

February is recognized as National Black History Month, also known as National African American History Month.  It is a time for all Americans to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. The month recognizes their central role in American

Congratulations to Samantha Erbach on being a nominee for the prestigious USA TODAY High School Sports Award for Cincinnati.  The Cincinnati High School Sports Award is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Award, the largest

Alexei signed to attend Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana and play basketball.

Aidan signed to attend Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio and play football.

Jordan signed to attend Alfred State College in Alfred, NY and play football.

Waynesville Jr./Sr. High School celebrated our winter sports athletes this week with a parade. The band led our athletes through the hallways and cafeteria to celebrate all their accomplishments so far. The teams celebrated were: Junior High: 7th

School will be CLOSED on Monday, February 21st in honor of Presidents' Day.

UPDATE: Wayne Local Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, February 14th due to icy and hazardous road conditions.    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Students should complete their next Blizzard Bag or Snow

The Wayne Local School District will celebrate the Cincinnati Bengals making it to the Super Bowl LVI with a unique twist.  In a partnership with Bill’s Donut Shop of Centerville, Wayne Local Schools show

Men's Soccer Pre-Season Meeting

When:  February 22nd
Time:  6PM
Where:  WHS Spartan Room

OHSAA BOD Approved Sectional and District Prices, Winter 2022 All High School Tournament Level Events- Tickets must be purchased ONLINE ONLY through the OHSAA (Hometown Ticketing Website) - https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets. Each pre-sale ticket will

The High School student council is doing a fundraiser.  For $3, we will deliver a bouquet of 3 cake pops to you or your valentine during 8th period on the February 14th.  If you would like to send more than one, please fill out a different form for

March 1, 2022 Community Service / Job Shadow Day An alternative to the traditional school day! Completing the following requirements will count for your attendance, a homework grade in math class for the day, and you gain a unique learning experience! March

Important Information for All Juniors for March 1, 2022 On March 1, 2022, Waynesville High School will be administering the state funded ACT test. There is no cost to take this test, but all juniors in Ohio must take it this spring. This is the only

More Information for Seniors

Wayne Local Schools will be on a 2-hour delay on Monday, February 7th due to refreeze and black ice conditions.  We will operate with Plan B kindergarten and preschool.  

All athletic practices and contests are canceled for today, Feb. 4^th.

Contest make up dates are TBA.

All athletic facilities are closed.

Due to continued inclement weather, Wayne Local Schools will be closed on Friday, February 4th.  We will operate as an Instructional Remote Day. The website as well as emails from building principals will contain information for students for their

All athletic practices and contests are canceled for today, Feb. 3.

Contest make up dates are TBA.

All athletic facilities are closed. 

CCP VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING AND Q&A SESSION *Mandatory for all parents and students who are interested in participating in the CCP program. Wayne Local Schools is very proud to have partnered with Sinclair Community College and will be working

Good evening Wayne Local Schools.   Due to the weather forecast calling for extremely dangerous conditions with heavy mixed precipitation and high winds, Wayne Local Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 3 and will operate as an Instructional

February is recognized as National Black History Month, also known as National African American History Month.  It is a time for all Americans to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. The month recognizes their central role in American

IMPORTANT:  Applications are due in TODAY (before 11:59 pm)

Program Placements will begin February 14th via the lottery system.  

It's impossible not to notice that Wayne Local School District has ongoing construction as we've moved into Phase III of the construction plan.  Phase III is the construction of the Performing Arts Center and will have many elements of historical value

Due to the weather and current road conditions, Wayne Local Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Friday, January 28th with Plan B for Kindergarten and Preschool.

As part of a Winter Wellness Challenge, the 7-12 grade level staff members are participating in a little friendly competition. To avoid the common winter blues, the staff members will be competing with efforts to boost emotion and physical well-being, which

Congratulations Matt Ellis!  Named "Athlete of the Week" by the Dayton Daily News, Neighbors Sports Section on January 20th, 2022.

The Waynesville Way recently received the “Emerging Organization Community Service Award” from the Warren County Foundation.  Mrs. Anna Garafolo, Elementary Principal and Coordinator of The Waynesville Way, was recognized and accepted the

ELEMENTARY:Conferences on February 17, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pmJUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH:Conferences on February 17, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pmGrades 9 - 12:  Call (513) 897-2776 to setup conferenceGrades: 7 & 8:  Call (513) 897-4706 to setup

Three Waynesville High School students: Erin Offenberger, Audrey Conley, and Emma Whitaker attended volunteer orientation at Kettering Health Miamisburg. After completing the volunteer requirements, these students will be job shadowing in 12 different

Congratulations to our annual Scholastics Art and Writing Students. There were many submissions and through the selection process the following students were admitted into the show and won an award. Among the awards are Gold Keys (the highest recognition,

Cancelled due to low ticket sales.  Any tickets already purchased will be refunded.  

Informational Meeting for anyone interested in Boys' Tennis Team.

When:  Friday, February 4th
Time:  5:00pm
Location:  Band Room

See Coach Buflod for more information in the band room, or kbuflod@waynelocal.net

Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order: Limit of one order per residential address One order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19

The Dayton Area Education Job Fair will be held in March 2022 and is hosted by the Dayton Area School Employment Consortium.   When:  Saturday, March 12, 2022Time:  9:00am - 12:00pmLocation:  Montgomery County Learning Center

Waynesville High School Baseball will be holding a pre-season parent meeting on Thursday February, 17th in the Spartan Room at 6:30pm. Practice begins Monday, February 21st at 3:00pm in the High School Gym. Interested players should join the

Second Grading Period 2021/22  ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 2nd Grade:Madina Abdurakhmonova, Owen Adams, Harper Bach, Daniel Baker, Denallie Barnes, Lane Berczelly, Sydney Bowling, Savannah Burden, Nathan Chandler, Cambrie Clark, Jackson Cooper, Amelia

The 2022 Theme is "Celebrating School Boards"   January is School Board Recognition Month      School Boards lead so students can achieve; individual board members are citizens who serve children and represent their communities. 

NOMINATE A DESERVING TEACHER!  You may nominate deserving teachers by completing the on-line form on the http://www.apcwc.org/project-excellence website.  Click on “Project Excellence Nomination Form” and complete the

Second Grading Period 2021/22 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Kindergarten: Lennox Clark, Lily Combs, Coleston Elam, Connor Gallagher, George (Georgie) Gaver, Cohen Gorby, Elizabeth Hamilton, Patrick Hensley, Jaxson Landolfo, Kyle Murphy, Meredith Patterson,

Show dates  April 28th April 29th April 30th May 1st Matinee   SUMMARY The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts.

If you have not yet heard about the new ParentAccess Mobile App, below is the information you will need. You are probably currently using the browser on your phone/mobile device to view ParentAccess, but with this mobile app, it’s cleaner, clearer and

Congratulations to Class of 2021 graduate Anna Lipinski, selected as the last recipient for the Charles and Mary LeMay Educational Foundation Scholarship for $10,000.  Anna currently is attending Bowling Green University as a first-year student but

When:  January 20thTime:  2:30pm - 4:30pmWhere:  755 Western Row Rd., Mason, Ohio  45040 Come EXPLORE Career Pathways Through GOVS we can help you with high school education and gaining a diploma. You'll also walk away with

School will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Virtual Career Quest Parent Q&A Waynesville High School works with the United Way of Warren County to support seniors that are looking into pre-apprenticeships or career based trade jobs. Riley O’Grady, Warren County High School Workforce

  In-Person Learning for Wayne Local Schools and the Warren County Career Center Temporarily Suspended until Tuesday, January 18th.     Our buildings will be closed on Thursday, January 13, Friday, January 14 and Monday, Jan 17,

In the event that Waynesville area is impacted by inclement weather, we will either be on a 2-Hour Delay schedule or we may implement a Remote Learning School Day.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES   ELEMENTARY ARRIVAL PROCEDURES: 8:30 am         Breakfast doors open  8:35 am         Doors open for all

Our yearbook provider is Herff Jones.  To place your order you can order online following the link below or pick up an order form in the high school office where you can pay with cash or check to WHS yearbook. Our yearbooks are $55 and will remain so

National Technology Day is recognized this week and focuses on the way technology changes the world and looks to the future of technology. From the wheel to smartphones, we honor technological achievements made that impact our daily lives. At Wayne Local

Support our Art Club at the boys basketball games on January 15th by purchasing student handmade ceramic bowls.  For each purchase, a portion of the proceeds go directly to our school's Food-to-Go Program which provides food to students in need at Wayne

If you or your business are interested in sponsoring a table for prom, please fill out the attached form.  Click here to sign up to be a sponsor.   $150 TABLE SPONSOR Your company or family name will be displayed on all advertisements and

Since there were several students absent for various reasons before break, we are adding an additional exam make-up day. Make-up exams will be in the cafeteria from 7:30-10:20 and from 12:15-2:28 in the afternoon on BOTH Tuesday

Posted: January 4, 2022 The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated guidance regarding isolation and quarantine periods. We are asking parents to be extra diligent in monitoring their