2021 Senior Spotlight: Today’s first Senior Spotlight goes out to Anesa Kealakekua Noa. She is the daughter of Richard and Teresa Noa. While in high school Anesa has been a Football Cheerleader for three years, Pom Squad and FCA for four, and played softball for five years (counting this summer). After graduation she plans to attend SCC for Business and Administration. The teacher she cited as having the most influence on her was Mrs. Kral, “She always has a smile on her face and always knows how to brighten your days!”. Anesa’s advice to underclassmen is “Never procrastinate and turn your homework in on time. Enjoy your high school years while it lasts because it goes by quick!” Congratulations Anesa on your graduation from WHS!
The Wapello Elementary Concert is happening this Thursday, May 13th. Children in grades K-2 meet in the High School Music room at 5:10 pm, dressed & ready to go. Students in grades 3-4 meet in the High School Music room at 6:10 pm, dressed & ready to go. Concert will be held in the Main Gym. Admission is a free will offering.
REMINDER: The Indians and Arrows Track teams will make their bid for State on Thursday, May 13th when they travel to WACO (Wayland, IA) for the IHSAA/IGHSAU State Qualifying meet. Admission cost is $6 and tickets need to purchased in advance of the event at https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/. No cash will be taken at the gate, so get your ticket early. This is the same procedure as the District Wrestling and Basketball (IHSAA) in the winter season. Field events will begin at 4:00, with the first gun for running events at 4:30.
8th graders using their knowledge on buoyancy and density to building their own cardboard boats. Can’t wait for race day! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride #STEM
🚨 🚨 🚨 Attention all youth soccer players and families! There will be a Wapello Youth Soccer recognition night at the high school soccer game on Tuesday, May 11th. Kids will get in free if they wear their gold Wapello Youth Soccer shirt and will get to walk on the field in between the girls and boys games to be recognized. The girls play Mediapolis at 5:00 and the boys follow afterwards against Davenport West. Line up will start at 6:15. Come early to cheer on the girls and stay afterwards to cheer on the boys! Parents, please stay with your children when they are not on the field.
The Wapello JR/SR High Daily Announcements for Tuesday, May 11, 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/shzz
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Wapello Girls Golf competed at the SEISC golf tournament at Sheaffer’s Golf Course today. Liby Shafer led the way earning 3rd team All-Conference.
2021 Senior Spotlight: Monday’s third Senior Spotlight is John Caden Thomas. Caden is the son of Chris and Allisen Thomas. Caden has been involved in the NHS for two years, and Football, Basketball and Track for four years. He’s also been a member of the FCA Chapter for four years. After graduation, Caden plans to attend college to become a Diesel Mechanic. When asked who has impacted him most while in high school, he cited Mr. Parsons, because “He saw the athletic potential I had and always pushed me to become better.” His advice to underclassmen is “A bad attitude is like a flat tire can’t go anywhere till you change it.” Good advice from a soon to be graduate. Best of luck to Caden as he goes forward from WHS.
2021 Senior Spotlight: Today’s second Senior Spotlight is to Claire LeAnne Hoeg. She is the daughter of Chris and Kelli Hoeg. While in school, Claire has been a Student Council member for one year, spent two years on the Cross-Country team and NHS for two years, and Poms, Soccer, Band, Choir, Speech, Drama and FFA all four years. She was also a member of the Color Guard for five years. Claire’s future plans include attending the University of Northern Iowa to pursue a degree in Business and Administration. The “dynamic duo” of Mr. and Mrs. Peck is who Claire says has made the greatest impact in her life. This is because “They set out to be advocates for their students and I can't think of another set of teachers that do a better job of not only standing up for us, but standing up for what is right. I cannot thank them enough for all of the extra time they spent on me, critiquing and correcting my musical skills until they were happy with the result. They introduced me to one of the things I love the most: Music. It makes me so sad that in the years to come, I will not start my days with listening to their positive comments and seeing their encouraging smiles during band practice. The art of music and positivity that they have ingrained into my brain has also been ingrained into my heart and will never be forgotten. Thank you both for standing up for your students and creating a safe space for anyone and everyone. Thank you for the music, for giving it to me. :)”. Her advice for underclassmen is “Jesus loves you more than anything. Put your faith in him because he is the only solid rock in your life. Never let anyone tell you that you can't do something because you are too small, too weak, too awkward, or too weird. Embrace those things about you and persevere anyway. Be bold. Work hard (Because trust me that is the only way you will ever be successful) Keep going even when the going gets hard. It's worth it, trust me”. Good luck to Claire on her upcoming graduation.
2021 Senior Spotlight: May 10th Senior Spotlight kicks off with Chase Thomas Witte. He is the son of Corina and Thad Witte. Chase has been involved in Football for one year, NHS for two years, and Wrestling for four and will have competed in Baseball for five years. After graduation, Chase plans to attend Northwest Community College to become a lineman. When asked which teacher has impacted him the most, he said Mr. Dunham and Mrs. Marshall because “they both taught me life lessons I will use.” Chase’s advice for underclassmen is “work hard”. Congratulations to Chase on his impending graduation.
The Wapello JR/SR High Daily Announcements for Monday, May 10, 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/sg15
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Attention Athletes and Coaches: There have been some changes to the way Great River Health Systems responds to the needs of student-athletes injuries. Attached is a letter that explains the process for utilizing their services. Sorry for misunderstanding in implementation date.
Here are the Tribe Pride winners for the week of May 3: J. Anderson, A. Brown, C. Connolly, H. Duncan, A. Harding, J. Hoag, A. Johnson, M. Lanz, Y. Morales, N. Nagle, R. Newcomb, A. Newton, V. Peterson, C. Shehan, and L. Yotter. Staff winner is Mr. Kyle Royer. Congratulations!
The Wapello Baseball Official Gear Team Store through Elite Sports is open, but today is the last day! Make sure to place your order for Wapello Indians Baseball Apparel today so you don't miss out! Place your order by visiting the team store at this link: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/wapello_baseball/shop/home #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride
The Indians and Arrows Track teams will make their bid for State on Thursday, May 13th when they travel to WACO (Wayland, IA) for the IHSAA/IGHSAU State Qualifying meet. Admission cost is $6 and tickets need to purchased in advance of the event at https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/. No cash will be taken at the gate, so get your ticket early. This is the same procedure as the District Wrestling and Basketball (IHSAA) in the winter season. Field events will begin at 4:00, with the first gun for running events at 4:30.
Congrats to Brady Steahr, Cristian Tolentino, Kolton Hauser and Kaleb Huxley on earning the #1 seed in the IAHSEA State Rocket League Tournament. Begins this week. #wearewapello #wapelloties
Final preparations are underway for our Glow in the Dark event. 7pm-9pm in the Wapello High School Gym. Spread the word and join us!
The Wapello Baseball Official Gear Team Store through Elite Sports is open through Sunday! Make sure to place your order for Wapello Indians Baseball Apparel today so you don't miss out! Place your order by visiting the team store at this link: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/wapello_baseball/shop/home #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride
Heavy rain predictions and cold temperatures have lead to the decision to cancel the running portion of tonight’s event. However, we are still looking forward to hosting a family fun night of glow in the dark activities in the high school practice gym from 7-9pm. Join us!
The Wapello Community School District Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 for their regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. (Note the later start time). The meeting agenda can be found by clicking on the following link: https://5il.co/sepq
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