Wapello Community Schools

CORRECTION: Tonight's Boys Soccer game is AT Tipton. There was some confusion as one of the Facebook posts had it at home. It will begin at 5:30 pm.

The Wapello JR/SR High Daily Announcements for Monday, May 17, 2021 have been posted to our website and mobile app. They can be found in the documents folder, or by clicking on this direct link: https://5il.co/srtq #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

Reminder: Tomorrow night (May 18) is the High School band and choir concert. 8pm HS Auditorium. Thursday, May 20 is the 5-8 Band and Choir Concert. Students are to dress nice and meet in the music room at 6:30pm. Concert is at 7pm. HS auditorium. Free will donation for both concerts.

It may be raining outside, but these smiling faces will brighten your day! Here are the Tribe Pride winners for the week of May 10: S. Allen, C. Ball, A. Bishop, B. Buffington, S. Hoag, L. McCurdy, G. Nagle, J. Ponce, B. Runnells, J. Syphrit, B. Wexell, and D. Wilkerson-Leopard. Staff winner is Ms. Kim Bishop. Congratulations!

State Track Qualifier!! Congratulations to Trenton Murray for qualifying in the 400 M Dash next week at the State Track and Field Championships in Des Moines! Best of Luck Trenton! We apologize for omitting this post yesterday with the other qualifiers, it was not intentional and we send our most sincere apologies to Trenton. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

More pictures from today’s sectional golf meet at Winfield

Wapello Boys golf team finished their year finishing 4th in sectionals held at Winfield today. Wapello was led by Zach Harbison.

8th grade students working on end of the year project.  They are researching their birthdays. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

State Track Qualifier!! Congratulations to Jake Gustison for qualifying for the State Track and Field Meet next week. Jake has qualified in the 100 M Dash! Best of luck next week at state! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

State Track Qualifier!! Congratulations to Hector Zepeda, Tade Parsons, Tyler Palmer, and Griffin Mears for qualifying for the State Track and Field Meet next week. These Indian's have qualified in the 4x200 Relay! Best of luck next week at state! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

State Track Qualifier!! Congratulations to Caden Thomas for qualifying for the State Track and Field Meet next week in two events! . Caden has qualified in the 200 M Dash and the 400 M Dash! Best of luck next week at state! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

State Track Meet Qualifier!! Congratulations to Serah Shafer for qualifying for the State Track and Field Meet in the 400 Low Hurdles! Best of Luck Serah at the State Meet! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

State Track Qualifier!! Congratulations to Jake Gustison, Tade Parsons, Caden Thomas, and Hector Zepeda for qualifying for the State Track and Field Meet next week in two events! This team has qualified in the 800 Sprint Medley and the 4 x100 Relay! Best of luck next week at state! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

State Track Qualifier!! Congratulations to Ada Boysen, Lindsy Massner, Gracie Gustison, and Serah Shafer for qualifying for the State Track and Field Meet next week in THREE Events! These ladies qualified in the 800 M Sprint Medley, 4x100 M Relay, and 4x200 M Relay! Congratulations ladies, Best of Luck next week in Des Moines! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

State Track Qualifier!! Congratulations to Lindsy Massner for qualifying for the State Track and Field Meet next week. Lindsy has qualified in the 200 M Dash! Best of luck next week at state! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

State Track Qualifier!! Congratulations to Rhett Smith for qualifying for the State Track and Field Meet next week. Rhett has qualified in the Shot Put! Best of luck next week at state! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

2021 Senior Spotlight: Today’s final Senior Spotlight is Aliyah Lauren Lolling. She is the daughter of Chad and Kristin Lolling. While in high school, Aliyah has been active in Track for one year, Football Cheerleader and FCA for three years, four years in Volleyball and Poms, and Softball for what will be five years. After graduation Aliyah plans to attend either Kirkwood Community College or SCC for Radiology (technician). We asked who has had the greatest impact on Aliyah, and she cited Mrs. Thornburg because “Jaci coached my sisters in high school, and I was lucky enough to get that same opportunity. Jaci has influenced me in the way I will live my life in the future. She is selfless, and will do what she can to prioritize her students over herself. She sees potential in absolutely everyone, and encourages you to push harder in the times you want to give up. She believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself, and encouraged me to get back up. I will forever be grateful that I got the chance to spend time with her as much as I did over the years, as she was and always will be a huge part of my life.” Aliyah’s advice to underclassmen is “It is easy for people to tell you not to stress about what is going on in your life and school. With that said, don’t let those inconveniences stop you from experiencing high school the way you want to. Go to your classmates games, participate during homecoming, go to prom, and sit with the student section. You will look back and wish you did something different if you let those things go.” Congratulations and best wishes to Aliyah on her upcoming graduation.

Notice For Elementary Parents: The PBIS fun day on Thursday, May 20, will NOT be open to public, parents, families. We will use this day for the staff and families to play games, and celebrate making it through this challenging school year. I want to thank those that have asked to come for offering to , but this will be a school event this year and not open to parents and other family members. Thank you for your understanding.

2021 Senior Spotlight: The second Senior Spotlight for Friday, May 14th is to Austin James Bishop. Austin the son of Chandra Freeman and Brandon Bishop. Austin has spent his time at Wapello focusing on his studies. After graduation he plans to major in Archaeology, but is undecided where at this time. Austin says the teacher who has made the greatest impact on him is Mr. Miller because “Cause "ain't" ain't a word and I ain't gonna use it”. As for advice to underclassmen, Austin simply says “Good luck!” We wish Austin the best of luck as well on his impending graduation.

2021 Senior Spotlight: Friday’s first Senior Spotlight is to Samantha Jackeline Palma Garza. Sam is the daughter of Senovia Garza and Jose Palma. While in high school she has been involved in Art Club, Student Council for one year, Soccer and Track for three years, and Basketball for four years. After graduating, Sam plans to attend SCC for two years to major in nursing then after transfer to the University of Iowa. She says the teacher who has impacted her the most is Ms. Philp and Mrs. Gerot because, “They taught me how to be a better student at school and a better person in the real world, gave me good advice when I needed it and if I needed something or someone to talk to I could go to either one of them.” Sam’s advice to underclassmen is “time flies in high school so focus on school and sports as much as you can, you'll have the rest of your life to work.” Congratulations to Sam and the graduating class of 2021.