Wapello Community Schools

May 8, 2020 Update: Happy Friday, everyone! Remember to pick up your missing clothes, notebooks, clothes, pencils, clothes, etc...from the school buildings. It's a shame your closets are sitting half empty when your clothes are on a lost and found table. There have been many rumors floating around about summer activities. Some say baseball and softball will start up. Some say the seasons are a lost cause. Governor Reynolds has said that she will issue guidance on summer activities by June 1. I'm confident we'll hear something before June 1. But, until the governor makes an announcement, everything is just a rumor. With certain parts of Iowa's economy opening up, the guidance from public health remains largely the same. Wash your hands. Cover your cough. Wash your hands. If you are in a high risk group, stay home. Wash your hands. If you are out and about, practice social distancing of at least 6 feet. Wash your hands. Enjoy the weekend, everyone. I think it's going to get chilly. #wearewapello #wapellotribepride

Friday's first Senior Shoutout is to Jaeden Hoag. He is the son of Jeremy and Rebecca Hoag. During high school, Jaeden has been a member of the Track and Football teams for three years. After graduation, Jaeden plans to attend Central College to study Exercise Science, then own a gym, or pursue a career in law enforcement. We asked Jaeden to name a teacher/staff member who had an impact on his life while in school. He said All of Them because, "the staff at Wapello have always been good to me, and I appreciate all of you putting up with my antics, and teaching me to never give up, thank you for being apart of my life." When asked Jaeden his advice for underclassmen, hesaid "Don't take anything or anyone for granted, you never know when something is going to be ripped out of your grasp. Life is hard, but it's also what you make of it, you dont have time to be unhappy, Good luck kids." Congratulations and best wishes to Jaeden as he graduates from WHS with the class of 2020. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride #classof2020s

Wapello Elementary would like to welcome Teresa Coleman as the new Elementary Secretary! Teresa will replace Phyllis Connolly who will be retiring later this month, after 35 years of service to the Wapello Community School District. Teresa has lived in the Wapello Community for the past 15 years, her family consists of her husband Tim, and her children Luray (4), and her son Jack (3). Teresa attended Southeastern Community College and Western Illinois University. Prior to starting at Wapello Elementary, Teresa worked for Louisa County in the Treasurer’s Office and as a dispatcher at the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office. In her spare time, you will find Teresa being with family and friends and spending time outside enjoying activities with her kids. Teresa has only been at Wapello Elementary for this past week, but she noted that, "In the short time I have worked at Wapello Elementary, I am amazed at how devoted and caring the staff is for the students who attend this school. I am very excited to get to know all the children, along with their families, when school starts back up! Please help us to welcome Teresa to the Wapello Community School District and wish her well in her new position! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

Today's second Senior Shoutout goes out to Morgan Grimm. Morgan is the son of Robin and Jeb Grimm. For the past three years, Morgan has been a memeber of the Soccer team. After graduation, Morgan plans to study and work in the Electrical field. When we asked Morgan which staff member has had the greatest impact on him during his high school tenure he said Mr. Bill Dunham. This is because "[he] taught me things I didn’t know in Shop and I could do hands on activities." Morgan's advice to underclassmen is simply to "Enjoy it!" Congratulations and best wishes to Morgan on his graduation from WHS with the class of 2020 #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride #classof2020

May 7, 2020 Update: ***Remember to contact the school to pick up your personal belongings. The piles are getting smaller, but we still have lots and lots of things that really belong in your own house, rather than the school. Check for missing clothes. Chances are good that they are sitting at one of the schools! ***Seniors, please contact either Michelle Dickey or Jolene Standford regarding senior T-shirts. They want to make sure every senior has a shirt. No cost to you. The cost has been covered by donors. ***Kids, I hope all of you washed your feet after reading yesterday's update. If not, wash them especially well tonight! ***Today, the guidelines are presented to you in Esperanto. This language was created in the late 1800s and was supposed to become the universal language that replaced all of the other languages on the planet. Yeah, well, that was a big failure. But, the language lives on. Enjoy. Lavu viajn manojn. Kovru vian tuson. Lavu viajn manojn. Restu hejme. Lavu viajn manojn. Praktiku socian distancadon. Lavu viajn manojn. #wearewapello #wapellotribepride

Throwback Thursday to the Senior Class of 2008! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

Thursday's first Senior Shoutout goes to Madyson Reid. Mady is the daughter of Dave Reid and Jamie Ewart. While in high school Mady has been active in Basketball for four years, and softball for 5 years. Mady's future plans include attending Indian Hills Community College to study Radiologic Technology. We asked Mady to name a teacher/staff member who has had an impact on her life. She named Mr. Micah Peck for this because, "[he] always told me that 'you can go further in life than you expect to'." When asked her advice for underclassmen, Mady said "Live everyday of high school like it’s always your last day." Congratulations and best wishes to Mady on her graduation from WHS with the class of 2020. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride #classof2020

Throwback Thursday to the Senior Class of 2008! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

The Wapello FFA Greenhouse is open for online orders and curbside pickup! Check out their website at the link below to place your order and pay online! View the site at: https://wapello-ffa-greenhouse.square.site/

WHS Senior T-shirts! If you are interested in a Wapello Senior T-shirt, follow this link! https://forms.gle/G4rqGgzxfXjQqo5u6 Or contact Jolene Standford (Logan Steahr) or Michelle Dickey (Eryka Dickey). Anyone is welcome to order! SENIORS: If you need assistance ordering a shirt, please contact Jolene or Michelle. Orders are Due Saturday, May 9th.

High School Food Pantry will be open from 3:00-5:00 today.

Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! We are in strange times right now, and school certainly doesn't look like it did only a few months ago. But one of the lessons that COVID-19 is teaching us is that schools play a huge role in the lives of our students and our community. And schools can't operate without amazing people. And that's what we have, absolutely amazing people. So, thank you to all of the teachers and staff who are figuring out how to operate in different ways, with different technologies, with different expectations, and a whole lot of unknowns. Thank you for stepping up and confronting this latest challenge. Your work, much of it out of sight and behind the scenes, is vitally important and tremendously appreciated. Thank you. Mike

The Elementary Food Pantry will be open Thursday, May 7th from 2:00-4:30. Please follow the signs to the back of the building where we will place the food outside for you to pick up. #wearewapello #wapellotribepride

Wednesday's second Senior Shoutout goes out to Alexis Knight. Alexis is the daughter of Kerry and Darin Knight. While in high school Alexis has been a member of the Student Council and NHS for two years, track for one year, Cross-Country and Soccer for three years, and Band for four years. Alexis's future plan is to attend Iowa State University to study Animal Ecology. We asked Alexis to name a teacher/staff member who has had an impact on her life while in school. She named Mrs. Annette Ungerer because, "She has always really cared for me and every single one of her students and she truly wants us all to succeed in life." When asked Alexis her advice for underclassmen, she said "Keep going and never give up no matter what." Congratulations and best wishes to Alexis on her graduation from WHS with the class of 2020. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride #classof2020

March 6, 2020 Update: If you haven't picked up your personal belonging from the school, please call the school and make arrangements to get them. School fulfill many functions, but serving as a thrift store for lost articles of clothing is a role we will gladly give up! Today, I decided to share a gross fact with everyone. Did you know that, on average, your feet have over 250,000 sweat glands and give off almost 1 cup of sweat EACH DAY? Something to ponder... And while you're pondering... Wash your hands. Cover your cough. Wash your hands. Stay home. Resist the temptation. Stay home. Wash your hands. If you leave home, practice social distancing. Wash your hands. #wearewapello #wapellotribepride

Today is "Dress Like Your Favorite Teacher Day" for our Virtual Teacher Appreciation Day! Post a picture of a Wapello Student dressed like their favorite teacher! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

Our first Senior Shoutout for today is to Frederick Davidson. Freddie is the son of Angie and Larry Davidson. During high school, he has put his talents into Art, displaying a range of abilities in showcases and contests. After graduation, Freddie plans to attend Southeastern Community College to study Photography, then transfer to the University of Iowa to study Graphic Design and Photography. We asked Freddie to name a teacher/staff member who had an impact on his life while in school. He named Ms. Rena Philp because, "whenever I needed any help with anything regarding school, she was there to offer as much as she could." When asked his advice for underclassmen, Freddie said "Be yourself and keep pushing towards your dreams, it’s only up from here." Congratulations and best wishes to Freddie as he graduates from WHS with the class of 2020. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride #classof2020s

May 5, 2020 Update: You guys thought you were going to be able to avoid my update for a day, didn't you? Well, the jokes on you, because here we go... And after all of that lead-in, there isn't much new to report. If you weren't able to get to the buildings to pick up your child's belongings, you can still call the school and arrange a time. Also, remember to ask about the lost and found items. It is absolutely amazing how many clothes go missing from kids' closets over the course of a year. And what's up with single socks? How does someone lose one sock? It is truly a mystery. And no update would be complete without... Wash your hands. Cover your cough. Wash your hands. Stay home. 'Nuf said. Wash your hands. Practice social distancing. Wash your hands. #wearewapello #wapellotribepride

Tomorrow is "Dress Like Your Favorite Teacher Day" for our Virtual Teacher Appreciation Day! Post a picture of a Wapello Student dressed like their favorite teacher! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

Our second Senior Shoutout for today is to Grifin Schoonover. Grifin is the son of Curt and Miranda Schoonover. While in high school, Grifin has been very active very active in FFA for one year, NHS for two years, Choir for three years, and spent his entire high school tenure on the Cross-Country and Track teams. Grifin's future plans include pursuing his Associates Degree at Southeastern Community College, and then transfer to a university yet to be determined. When we asked Grifin which staff member has had the greatest impact on him during high shool he said Mr. Micah Peck. This is because "He taught me that even when you think you have nothing left to give, there's always another gear left." Grifin's advice to underclassmen is "Don't take school for granted." Congratulations and best wishes to Grifin on his graduation from WHS with the class of 2020 #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride #classof2020