WHS Student Council is hosting GNIMOCEMOH in honor of the Class of 2022!
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Elementary parents: Grades K-2 Concert is Tuesday, May 17 @ 5pm. HS Auditorium. Please have your child meet in the HS music room at 4:40pm. Information was sent home. Please check take home folder.
Grades 3-5 Concert is also Tuesday, May 17 @ 6pm. HS auditorium. Please have your child meet in the HS music room at 5:40pm. Music shirts will be handed out right before the concert.
Concert admission will be a free will donation.
We're Hiring! The Wapello Community School District is looking for talented individuals to join our staff for the 22-23 school year. To view our open positions Click on the link below or scan the QR code to be taken to our employment opportunities page. https://www.wapellocsd.org/page/employment-opportunities
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Mr. Murray and Ms. Bostian are senior Noah Garr’s most influential staff members. Noah says that Mr. Murray, “always intimidated me to get my work done for his class. in some cases I feel like he has helped me become a better man.” He says Ms. Bostian, “Jane always helped me and put a smile on my face.”
Noah has been a football manager for two and half years at WHS. He tells underclassmen to “Never let your guard down. Keep your head held High. And don't let someone tell you that you can't do something.”
Noah Garr is the son of Anthony Garr and Bridget Pierce. After high school, Noah plans to work for MUSCO Lighting and attend Southeastern Community College to complete his welding diploma.
Congratulations, Noah!
The Indians Soccer team will be the number 6 seed in this year's SEISC Tournament. The Indians will face off with Columbus, the number 3 seed tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Columbus High School (NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION AND TIME) for the first round action. Come cheer on the Indians as they look to upset Columbus tonight. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride
Tonight’s SEISC Soccer matchup between Wapello and Columbus will take place at Columbus at 7:00 pm. (Instead of Mediapolis at 5:00).
To commemorate our athletes that have qualified for the State Track and Field Finals next week at Drake University, the Indians and Arrows Track and Field Teams have opened their State Meet T-Shirt Webstore. The back of the shirt will feature those athletes that have qualified once all entries are finalized. Don't Delay! Orders close on Sunday evening and will be distributed on Wednesday. To place your order, click on this link: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/wapello_track
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Thomas Warnstaff is the son of Jeff Warnstaff and Amanda Harris. Throughout high school, Thomas says that Mr. Murray was his favorite teacher because “he tells it how it is.”
Thomas participated in track and field at WHS and plans to attend Southeastern Community College in the Construction Technology Program.
Thomas tells the underclassmen to “not take things too seriously and don’t be afraid to take a break when you need it.”
Best of Luck, Thomas!
The Wapello Jr/Sr High Daily Announcements for Friday, May 13, 2022 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/1aj9f
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Graduating senior, Kirstin Bueker is the daughter of Bobbi Jo Garza. Her advice to underclassmen is to “do your homework, dudes!” Throughout her high school career, Kirstin has participated in FFA, Choir (Wapetonics), drama, Art Club, GSA, stage crew, German Club, and the school/community planning committee. Kirstin also says that Ms. Bostian has been her most influential teacher because she “is understanding and has taught [her] many things.” After graduating from WHS, Kirstin plans to attend Southeastern Community College to earn her Welding Certification. Congratulations, Kirstin!
Due to the heat and the warm conditions inside the classrooms, Wapello Community Schools will be dismissing today, Friday, May 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
“You know very well who you are, don't let ‘em hold you down, reach for the stars!” Words of advice from Kekai Seumanutafa, son of Jonelle Klattenhoff.
At WHS, Kekai has been a member of the track, football, and wrestling teams. He also credits Mr. Parsons as his most influential teacher because he “Always believed in me and influenced me not only in the classroom but also on the field. Taught me how to get out of my comfort zone, build confidence and reach for higher opportunities.”
After high school, Kekai plans to attend Des Moines Area Community College.
Good Luck, Kekai!
For the safety of our students, with expected temps near 90* and potential for weather at meet time, as a precaution, we have decided to POSTPONED the 5th (and 4th) Grade Track meet until Tuesday, May 17th, next week. Same time, same place.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 1:30 at Track and Field Complex.
Thanks for your understanding.
The Wapello art dept. had a good showing at the conference art show held on the SCC campus. These seven art works are now home in Wapello and on view at the Keck public library, through Wednesday. Also on view is the sixth grade ceramic aquarium scene.
The Wapello art dept. had a good showing at the conference art show held on the SCC campus and now those 7 pieces are home in Wapello on view at the Keck public library through Wednesday of next week! Also on view is the 6th grade aquarium scene created in clay this year.
Jordan Paris, the son of Jason Paris and Kristen Paris, is a 2022 graduate of WHS. While in high school, Jordan was a member of the football team.
Jordan plans to attend Marshalltown Community College in the fall. He lists Mr. Dunham as his most influential teacher during high school because he taught Jordan a lot in the shop. We wish you well, Jordan!
It's gonna be hot, but the Indians and Arrows Track teams will compete tonight for their chance to run on the blue oval at the State Track meet. Meet begins @ 4:00 at Sigourney. You'll need to purchase your ticket in advance. Follow the link https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/.
Good Luck to our Indians and Arrows as they travel to Sigourney High School for tonight's State Qualifier Track Meet at 4:00 p.m. Our athletes will be looking to punch their ticket to the State Track Meet. Leave it all on the track tonight!
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Throwing it back to the 1994 WHS Tomahawk for this week's Throwback Thursday Memories. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride
Throwing it back to the 1994 WHS Tomahawk for this week's Throwback Thursday Memories.
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