Wapello Community Schools

Boys and girls track will compete at the State Qualifying meet in WACO tonight.

Teachers dress like students, students dress like teachers day.

Registration is now open for the Iowa State University Extension and US Soccer Foundation Soccer for Success Camp to be held June 5-16 at the Wapello Elementary School from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Daily. You can scan the QR code below to register. Questions can be directed to Samantha Jamison at ISU Extension and Outreach at 319-523-2371. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

The Wapello girls competed at the SEISC tournament held at Schaefers Golf Course. Wapello finished 7 out of 13 teams and were led by Liv Fuller who was 3rd team all conference.

The Wapello Boys golf team advanced to Tuesdays district golf meet that will be held at Brown Deer in Iowa City. Wapello was led by Casey Short who won on the first playoff hole to claim medalist honors. Cooper Garrison and Codder Malcom placed 3rd and 4th overall.

Wapello boys golf is sectional champs! Medalist Casey Short 3rd Cooper Garrison 4th Codder Malcom

LIvia Ray Fuller’s yearbook quote would say - “This was nothing like High School Musical!” Livia, or Livy as she is lovingly called, is the daughter of Travis and Kelly Fuller. Over the last four years, Livy has been busy participating in choir for one year, golf for two years, volleyball for four years, and softball for five years. When she wasn’t in class, Livy could be found with Ms. Eakins, spending time in her office. LIvy says that Ms. Eakins has been her most influential staff member because “she’s always positive and wants nothing but the best for everyone.” Livy’s parting wisdom to the underclassmen is to “Show up to class and get your work done!” LIvy is still deciding between the medical and education field as her future career and plans to attend college in the fall. Good Luck, Livy!

The Wapello Jr/Sr High Daily Announcements for Wednesday, May 10, are available on our website and mobile app for download. The direct link for today's announcements is: https://5il.co/1u40i #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

Athletics have kept senior Quinn Emerson Veach very busy over the last four years. A member of the volleyball, basketball, track, and softball teams, Quinn says that, “Athletics have taken the largest part of my time at WHS. They have provided me with the most stress and fun I experienced in my high school career.” Quinn also held leadership positions throughout her high school career as a member of student council, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and M-Power-U. Quinn’s advice to the underclassmen is to “Be a part of everything at least once and talk to as many people as possible.” A staff member that has made the biggest impact is Mr. Brown. Quinn says that, “Mr. Brown never gives a student or athlete anything for free. He teaches you to work for and demand what you want.” Quinn is the daughter of Russ and Kara Veach and plans to attend Southeastern Community College to complete her associates of arts degree and play volleyball. She then plans to attend Des Moines Area Community College to enter the Mortuary Sciences program. Her quote in the yearbook would be, “Love them anyways. Luke 23:34” Best of luck, Quinn!

The Wapello Community School District seeks talented individuals to fill our vacant positions for the 23-24 school year! If you (or someone you know) are looking for a career change, take a look at our current openings and the benefits of working at Wapello! We are Wapello. Come Join Us! To view all of our open positions, check out our employment page at: https://www.wapellocsd.org/page/employment

The boys are under way at Heritage Oaks for sectional golf today.

Gardeners and Plant Lovers! Don't forget that the FFA Greenhouse is open today until 1:30 p.m. Closeout pricing is in effect to move all the remaining plants as the end of the school year is rapidly approaching! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

“Do your English!” - these are the words of wisdom Kaydee Wykert would pass down to the underclassmen at WHS. Instead of doing her English - Kaydee has been busy as a two year member of track, drama, and student council. Kaydee is also very involved in wrestling cheer, band, and choir as a four year member in those groups. Kaydee has also spent a lot of her time with Ms. Eakins (or Kel Kel as Kaydee calls her) in her office because “she’s the bestest.” Another teacher Kaydee credits as having a profound impact on her education is Mr. Peck. Kaydee Lee Wykert is the daughter of Andrew and Delores Wykert. In the fall, she plans to attend Kirkwood Community College to study culinary arts. Kaydee leaves us with one final yearbook quote, “I don't always have time to study, but when I do, I still don't.” Congratulations, Kaydee!

Tickets for the state qualifying meet at WACO on Thursday must be purchased online. You may use the QR Code bellow or visit IAHSAA.org/tickets to get yours.

JH football meeting

Just a reminder, students will be dismissed today at 1:00 p.m. for staff professional development. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

Sectional golf will be held at Heritage Oaks today.

The Wapello CSD Food Pantry will be open from 3:45-5:00 on Thursday, May 11th. Please limit shopping time to 10 minutes and avoid standing along the building to help things run smoothly.

Attention Wapello 2nd-5th Graders! YSF will be holding another tackle football signup on May 12! Please see the attached flyer for more details. All Wapello Football players (current 2nd graders up through Juniors) are invited for pizza from 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria! Questions regarding YSF Tackle Football Signup can be directed to Travis Wright @ travis.wright@wapellocsd.org

“Go out and have fun while you're young because before you realize you're graduating high school and starting your life.” Words of wisdom from senior Tyler Palmer. The son of Levi and Kristi Palmer, Tyler was involved in football, basketball, track, baseball, golf, and choir while at WHS. Tyler names Mr. Murray as his most influential teacher because he made him realize he loves history and for the longest time, Tyler wanted to be a history teacher like Mr. Murray. But now, Tyler plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa to study construction management. Tyler feels he spent most of his time at WHS trying to find a way out of class. He leaves us with this quote: “High school was easy. It was like riding a bike. Except the bike was on fire and the ground was on fire and everything was on fire because it wasn’t easy." Congratulations, Tyler!