The Wapello Elementary Concert is tomorrow night, May 13. Grades K-2 meet in the Highschool music room at 5:10pm dressed and ready for a concert at 5:30pm. Grades 3-4 meet in the Highschool music room at 6:10pm dressed and ready for a concert at 6:30pm. Concert will be held at the HS in the main gym. Admission is free will offering.
The Wapello CSD Board of Directors meeting scheduled for tonight at 7:00 p.m. will be Live-Streamed on Zoom. For the link to tonight's meeting, please see the News section of our website by clicking on this link: https://www.wapello.k12.ia.us/article/459673
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The Wapello JR/SR High Daily Announcements for Wednesday, May 12, 2021 have been posted to our website and mobile app. Today's Announcements can be found in the documents folder, or by clicking on this direct link: https://5il.co/skkj
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Senior Awards Night is scheduled for Wednesday, May 19th, at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
Just a reminder, today will be a 1:00 p.m. early dismissal for staff professional development. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride
There will be a Junior High baseball meeting Wednesday May 12th at 1:15 in the main gym.
8th graders using their knowledge on buoyancy and density to building their own cardboard boats. Can’t wait for race day! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride #STEM
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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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.
🚨 🚨 🚨 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.
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.
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!
2021 Senior Spotlight: Tuesday’s second Senior Spotlight is for Autumn Tisor. She is the daughter of Josh Tisor and Susan Tisor. While in high school, Autumn has been part of the Golf team and Drama troupe for one year. After graduation, Autumn plans to begin working. The teacher who has had the biggest impact on Autumn is Mrs. Moulton, because “She’s pushed me beyond my limits even if I didn't want to be pushed and I appreciate that.” As for what she’d tell underclassmen, Autumn says “Don’t be jerks, get along with your classmates and try in your classes.” Congratulations and best wishes on your graduation Autumn.
2021 Senior Spotlight: Our final Senior Spotlight for today is Eliu Castilleja. He is the son of Maria and Eliu Castilleja. While in high school, Eliu has participated in Football and Baseball for one year, and Soccer for three years. Eliu plans to attend SCC and train to be a welder after graduation. He says Ms. Aracely (Schlesing) and Mrs. Kral are the teachers who have impacted his life the most while at Wapello. This is because “Ms.Aracely has always pushed me to do my best and get good grades. Mrs.Kral has also had a huge impact in my life because she has always given me good advice for school.”
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.
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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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!
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: 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.
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.
