Wapello Community Schools

Mark your calendars to help us honor our retiring staff with a parade in their honor! With the 2020 school year coming to an early closure we would like to recognize the five Wapello employees who are retiring by holding a Retirement Parade in their honor. All choosing to participate will meet at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th at the Wapello Fairgrounds on the North end of town. We will pass by both school buildings where the retirees will be sitting. After we have paraded by the Wapello School buildings honoring retired staff the parade will continue throughout town showing our Wapello Tribe Pride Spirit. Who: EVERYONE - Students, Staff, Parents, Community Members What: Retirement Parade Where: Wapello Fair Grounds When: Tuesday, May 26th at 6:00 p.m. Why: To recognize and thank the 2020 retirees for their dedication and service. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

almost 4 years ago, Eric Small

Important Information regarding student lunches for next week (May 25-29). There will be no lunch pickup on Monday, May 25, due to the Memorial Day Holiday. Parents can pick up lunches for four days on Tuesday, May 26 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. The pickup on Tuesday will include lunches for four days (some meals will be frozen). Enjoy the long holiday weekend! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

almost 4 years ago, Eric Small

As many of you know, today is supposed to be graduation day for our Wapello HS 2020 grads. Well, that day will eventually come and we will honor our seniors with the typical graduation ceremony later this summer. However, the WCSD staff thought it would be fun to give our Class of 2020 grads a special video on what should have been their day. The staff took on the Tik Tok Quarantine Catch Challenge. Check out our special, unique, and definitely entertaining gift to our senior class! #wearewapello #wapellotribepride #quarantinecatchchallenge #diplomatoss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfAMsf6yAOE&feature=youtu.be

almost 4 years ago, Jaci Thornburg

Our final Senior Shouts for the Class of 2020 go out to Kari Wilson, Brian Redmond and Freya Thompson. These three are part of the Wapello Class of 2020 who would also have graduated this Sunday. Congratulations to these students on their graduation from WHS Class of 2020 #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride #classof2020

almost 4 years ago, Michelle Wade

On Sunday night, we're going to light up the ball fields one more time for the year in recognition of the senior class who would have graduated that day! #lightupIA will again light up the night sky in Wapello around sunset and remain on for 53 minutes (one minute for each member of the senior class). Check the site for arial views (barring rain), and look for a special recognition for the class of 2020. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride #classof2020 #lightupIA

almost 4 years ago, Michelle Wade

Wapello High School staff and students would like to wish a Congratulations to the following students. In a normal year, they would be among those walking across the stage to receive their diploma this Sunday. But this final semester has been anything but normal, so we honor them here now, until we can officially later this summer. Congratulations to Matthew Engle, Alex Earnest, Oshen McGowan and Autumn Starkweather as they plan to graduate with the WHS class of 2020 #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride #classof2020

almost 4 years ago, Michelle Wade

almost 4 years ago, Eric Small

Interested baseball players, please note: Meeting for interested baseball players grades 8-12 Meeting date is 5/26 (Tuesday) Meeting time is 7PM Zoom Session link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88349566426?pwd=QWFQVndrczBLQVVtdVh5aGVWYWp1UT09 Mr. Brown is requiring the athlete and/or parent attend. This is vital to getting number of athletes wanting to participate and the information in the hands of everyone. If someone does not have access to zoom or the internet, they may text or call Mr. Brown at 563-506-2341.

almost 4 years ago, Michael Peterson

May 21 Update: That's right folks, I'm back. Did you miss me? I've been out of commission for a little while, but I'm slowly working my way back. The big news to come out of Des Moines is that high school baseball and softball are opened up. Practices can begin on June 1 and games can begin on June 15. There is a laundry list of requirements that coaches have to follow regarding distancing of kids and other factors, but we can work with that. Unfortunately, JH baseball and softball will not be coming back in June. This was announced today and will surely come as a disappointment to many folks. As we learn more about HS baseball/softball schedules, we'll send out the information. At this point, it is looking as if baseball and softball games will happen at alternate sites, in order to reduce crowd numbers. The Southeast Iowa Superconference will be determining specific schedules. Stay tuned for more information. As Iowa starts to open up, the guidelines are still valid: Wash your hands. Cover your cough. Wash your hands. Stay home if you are sick. Wash your hands. Practice social distancing. 6 feet is more than you think it is. Remember, one butter cow's distance. Wash your hands. #wearewapello #wapellotribepride

almost 4 years ago, Michael Peterson

Throwback Thursday!! Today we have more memories from the 2016-17 Wapello Elementary Tommyhawk! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

almost 4 years ago, Eric Small

Throwback Thursday!! Today we have more memories from the 2016-17 Wapello Elementary Tommyhawk! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

almost 4 years ago, Eric Small

Throwback Thursday!! More class photos from the 1980 WHS Tomahawk today! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

almost 4 years ago, Eric Small

Today's Senior Shoutout goes to Leigha Weyrick. She is the daughter of Sydney and Fred Weyrick. While in high school Leigha has been active in Basketball, Soccer, and Band all four years. Leigha's plans after graduation are still to be determined. We asked Leigha to name a teacher/staff member who has had an impact on her life. She named Mr. Brandon Brown for this because, "He is a great basketball coach! I appreciate how he wants to build the Wapello girls basketball program into a winning tradition and how he made us feel like a family - including the team meals. Thank you for letting me be a part of the team. I am looking forward to watching where he takes the program in the future." When asked her advice for underclassmen, Leigha said "Always give your all and go to all summer practices - that is where you become great! Believe in yourself. You are coming from a great place. Go to open gym in the summer. Cheer for your teammates on your teams." Congratulations and best wishes to Leigha on her graduation from WHS with the class of 2020. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride #classof2020

almost 4 years ago, Michelle Wade

Throwback Thursday!! More class photos from the 1980 WHS Tomahawk today! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

almost 4 years ago, Eric Small

The Wapello CSD Board of Directors will meet for a special meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Administration Office. The agenda can be found at: https://5il.co/g7fb This meeting will be live-streamed on Facebook beginning at 6:00 p.m. tonight. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

almost 4 years ago, Eric Small

The Elementary Food Pantry will be open for pick up from 2:00 - 4:30 on Thursday, May 21st. Please drive around to the back of the building.

almost 4 years ago, Teresa Good

HS Food Pantry will be open tomorrow from 2:30 - 4:30.

almost 4 years ago, Steve Bohlen

Midweek brings another Senior Shoutout. Today's first one is for Emerald Elton. Emerald is the daughter of Georgia and Alen Elton. Emerald worked hard in school and was able to graduate early this year. Her future include attending Southeastern Community College, then transfer to a four year college to purse a degree related to the environment. We asked Emerald to name a teacher/staff member who has had an impact on her life. She named Ms. Rena Philp for this because, "[with] her being the school counselor, she was always there to talk to me when I needed it. I knew I could count on her to give me good advice." When asked her advice for underclassmen, Emerald said "Enjoy the rest of each individual school day while you can, before you’re never a teen again." Congratulations and best wishes to Emerald on her graduation from WHS with the class of 2020. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride #classof2020

almost 4 years ago, Michelle Wade

It's extremely rare that you see one of the Poole twins without the other. So today's second Senior Shoutout goes to Jacinda Poole. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Byron Poole. Jacey also spent her high school career focusing on her studies, and is also employed at J&S Tube. In fact, her job maybe how she's decided what her future plans will hold; which is to attend Southeastern Community College to study Precision Machining. We asked Jacey to name a teacher/staff member who has had an impact on her life. She named Mr. Bill Duhnam for this because, "He helped me find what I want to do." When asked her advice for underclassmen, Jacey said "Take it one step at a time even if it gets tough." Congratulations and best wishes to Jacey on her graduation from WHS with the class of 2020. #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride #classof2020

almost 4 years ago, Michelle Wade