Board Summary

Eclipse Day - 4.08.2024

The eclipse timeline runs from about 2:00 pm until about 4:00 pm with totality happening at about 3:00 pm. We firmly believe that being in school for this day is a priority, this will be the first day back from spring break and know that many of our students will have been out of the classroom for an entire week. As educators, we also see this as a fantastic learning opportunity.

Below is a summary of our plans. Each school building will be reaching out to you with more specific information on this day as we get closer.

• All students will be given NASA approved solar eclipse glasses that day.

• Our elementary schools (NWES, SES and MES) will dismiss all students at 3:20 pm.

• Our middle school (WMS) will dismiss all students at 3:25 pm.

• Our high school (WHS) buses will leave campus at 3:25 pm. Student Athletes, Student Drivers and Walkers will be dismissed at 3:05 pm.

Pool Update

On January 29th, Dr. Toyer, Mr. Doty, WHS Athletic Director and another representative met with concerned community members to discuss the pool's condition. Following this, an initial assessment was conducted on January 31st with Elevatus Architecture and a pool specialist. A more comprehensive evaluation involving experts in various fields took place on February 7th.

On March 8th, we received a detailed report with recommendations, which we are currently reviewing. We're dedicated to determining the most financially prudent and effective steps forward, with plans to share more information this spring. In the meantime, we're addressing immediate concerns like lane lines, starting blocks, and new diving boards to ensure our swimming athletes have the support they need.

Carlye Phagan Snider was selected as the Indiana Council for Exceptional Children 2024 Special Education Rising Star award winner.

Teresa Weideman awarded the 2024 Paraeducator of the Year Award by Indiana Counsel for Exceptional Children.

Shelly Judy was awarded the Indiana Association of School Principals’ Service Award for 2024.

Carla Winegardner, a special education teacher at Wawasee Middle School become a board certified behavior analyst.

Girls Swimming and Diving - The team placed 10th place overall at state: Addie Beasley, Reese Beasley, Emma Yoder, Julie Mishler, Joscelyn Gibbs, Emma Young, Brooklyn Roose, Ella Schmucker, McKenna Close and Sofia Caligara.

Boy's Wrestling Team - Donovan Blair and Kaleb Salazar state participation.

Boys’ Swimming and Diving - The team placed 31st place overall at state: Nathan Harper, Cade Garden, Zack Kryder, Ivan Meier, Coltin Bucher, Layclan Saylor, Noah Mettham and Dakota Nguyen.

Wawasee FFA won the 2024 National FFA Lily Grant for Indiana Agricultural Education. The grant will be used to enhance the classroom and program.

Sarie Gunkel - Bus Route Driver.

Mercedes Krumwiede - WHS Cafeteria

Andrew Partlow - WHS Custodian.

Jessica Ramirez Brito - WHS Cafeteria

Nicole Prichard - WHS Assistant Choral Director

Alyssa Turton - WHS Freshman Volleyball Coach

Eric Speicher - SES Principal

• Women of Today Donation - Wawasee Community Schools - Student Needs

• Syracuse Bud’s Body Shop - WHS Student Council - Pow Wow

• Wawasee Boat Company - WHS Student Council - Pow Wow

• Shoemaker Electric - WHS Student Council - Pow Wow

• Anthony Truex - WHS Student Council - Pow Wow

• Ryan & Amy Thwaits - WHS Student Council - Pow Wow

• Guys Lawn Care - WHS Student Council - Pow Wow

• Ye Olde Tackle Box - WHS Student Council - Pow Wow

• Main Channel - WHS Super Mileage - Donation

• Medtronic - WHS Super Mileage - Donation

• Knights of Columbus Council 6323 - WHS - Academic Hall of Fame Banquet

• Snyder Morgan Federoff & Kuchmay- WHS Band - Donation

• Next Generation Mechanicals - WHS Band - Donation

• Knights of Columbus 6323 - WHS Band - Donation

• ERA Crossroads - WHS Band - Donation

• Lakeland Spinal Health - WHS Band - Donation

• Lions Karate - WHS Band - Donation

• Leland & Mary Dush- WHS Band - Donation

• Dynamic Spine - WHS Band - Donation

• Ousley Seawall Construction - WHS Band - Donation

• Stephanie Brown for Marshalls - WHS Band - Donation

• Scott Gingerich - WHS Band - Donation

• Price Auto Repair - WHS Band - Donation

• Mr. Rooter of North Central Indiana - WHS Band - Donation

• China Seas - WHS Band - Donation

• Borkholder Archery - WHS Band - Donation

• Smiley’s Lawn Service - WHS Band - Donation

• Metcalf, Payne & Bell - WHS Band - Donation

The School Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on School Corporation matters. This month the following patrons spoke:

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To find more information about making a patron comment at monthly board meetings, click HERE. Under Bylaws - po0167.3

• Financial Report - See Graphic Below

The chart below is presented to the board each month by Dr. Penrod each month recapping the total revenue and expenditures from our four main school funds.