Hello Waynesboro families,
The “Current Schedule” feature in the Sapphire Community Web Portal is still down. The Data Department has been in contact with programmers and developers at Sapphire in regards to the situation, it is a company wide issue for Sapphire, and they are working diligently to fix the problem. Additionally, we are not the only district affected by the interface switch over with certain features. As they work through these issues and things become available, the District will post and update on our website, social media and through a Boro Blast. We are also aware of new account creation issues and Sapphire is working through that as well.
You can still see your learner’s schedule on the left hand side under “Courses and Grades” for learners in grades 6-12. Classroom teachers can be viewed by selecting “Student Information” for learners in grades K-5. We appreciate your patience and understanding as Sapphire works through these issues as they improve the Community Web Portal experience.
Thank you.
The Community Web Portal is now open. WAMS and WASHS learners can see their classes under Courses and Grades. The color scheduler will be available to learners tomorrow. All learners should be able to see their homeroom teacher under student information. Transportation routes will be coming soon. If you have trouble accessing your portal, please reach out to your building secretary tomorrow morning. Thank you!
7th and 8th grade "Back to School Nght" will be held Wednesday, August 18th from 5:30-8:00PM.
The 7th grade time window will be from 5:30-6:30 and 8th grade time window will be from 7:00-8:00.
Parents and students will enter the gymnasium area and retrieve student schedules, then walk their schedules to see the classrooms and meet the teachers.
As a result of interest and successful learner enrollment in our First Choice - Virtual Instruction Program (FC-VIP) WASD will be extending the enrollment period until Monday, August 16th. #fcvip
WASD Families, all school buses have arrived safely at school. All learners are safe in the buildings.
School Physicals on January 7, 2021: The Pennsylvania School Health Act requires a physical examination for each kindergarten, sixth and eleventh grade student. If your learner needs a physical and you wish to have the exam completed by the school physician, please complete the consent form sent home with your learner. Please contact your child's school nurse with any questions.
Please visit the News Section of the WAMS Website for an important letter from WAMS pertaining to Remote Learning.
All WAMS students were given picture day information today during Braves Block. All Hybrid students should visit the News Section of the WAMS Website for information about signing up to have their picture taken.
Back to School Reminders:
-Doors open at 7:30 Monday morning! Breakfast is available at 7:15 each morning.
-There are Hand Sanitizers and paper towel dispensers throughout the building.
-Car riders are to be dropped off at the Summitview Parking lot.
-Students don't forget to charge your chromebooks. They haven't been used for a few months so make sure they're charged.
-Each student will come home with an Emergency Card that must be reviewed and signed and returned to their teacher by Friday, September 4th.
-There will be no activity bus until reevaluated in November.
-Wednesday, September 2nd will be a Remote Learning Day.
-Masks/face coverings are required.
Due to the official closure of Pennsylvania schools for the reminder of the school year, WASD will be reaching out to learners to pick up personal items from lockers or desks. However, we are honoring the stay at home orders until April 30th. WASD learners and families will be notified of pick up options in May.
In light of schools being closed through Monday, April 13 and re-opening Tuesday, April 14, 2020, enrichment materials will be available on the district website and building websites on Monday, March 30. Learners are encouraged to complete the tasks for their grade level and you may email your child's teacher with questions.
If your child does not have access to technology, hard copy enrichment materials will be made available. If you are in need of a packet because your child cannot access technology at home, please call your school’s main office and leave a message with your first and last name, your child/ren's first and last name(s) and grade level(s), and a daytime phone number. You will be notified about pick up time and location.
Fairview - 717-762-1191 x1400
Hooverville - 717-762-1191 x1500
Mowrey - 717-762-1191 x1600
Summitview - 717-762-1191 x1800
Please note, these materials are only for those families who are unable to access the digital resources.
Stay healthy, and stay Boro Strong!
The Waynesboro Area Middle School and Waynesboro Area Senior High School Science Olympiad teams recently competed at the Regional Science Olympiad Competition at Millersville University. This is a nationally held STEM competition where topics range from in depth studies of anatomy, infectious diseases, and ornithology, to engineering projects such as boomilevers, cars, and Rube Goldberg devices. The contests also include team labs, such as experimental design, water quality, and food science, and events that combine both knowledge and application of skills. The Waynesboro Area Middle School was very successful and qualified for the state level competition to be held at Juniata College on April 25, 2020. They will be one of only 36 teams to compete at that event. The top performing teams advance to the National Competition to be held this summer. The Waynesboro Area Middle School finished sixth out of nineteen teams and medaled in seven out of 23 events.
Join 34 middle schoolers as they travel to Meteorite Inn for a UFO Convention. Who knows what's real or fake as conventioneers show up for a tour of Area 502 and the fun continues!
Shows will be Friday, February 28th at 7:00 PM and Saturday, February 29th at 11:00 AM.
Cost of admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. (Pay at the door)
It's cold and flu season! Don't forget to send an excuse in with your child after they've been absent. Excuses are due within 3 days of your child returning to school. Check attendance on the portal. Any questions regarding attendance can be directed to 717-762-1191 x 1305.
Quick Reminder: Report cards are posted to the portal today. If you don't remember how to access the Community Web Portal, please call our office 717-762-1191 x1300
The October 16 Parent Forum at 6:30 will focus on technology that is used with our students in the classrooms- Examples: Schoology, Google, etc.
School pictures were distributed today during Braves Block! Look for those beautiful smiles that should be coming home with your child.
Students are only permitted to carry water for drinking throughout the school day, and it must be in a clear and non-tinted water bottle.
Reminder that students have 3 days to return an excuse when they have an absence. Also, if a student is absent for 3 consecutive days, they MUST bring a doctor note. This is a new PA Law change this year.
Please check out the link under the Parent/Family Tab or our story in the News Feed to schedule a Parent Conference with you child's team!