- Wayne Valley High School
- School Overview
Wayne Valley High School General Information
Overview
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Mission Statement
MISSION STATEMENT
Wayne Valley High School serves an increasingly diverse suburban population by offering a comprehensive education. Our goal is to inspire individual success by creating a safe educational environment that promotes tolerance and respect for others while finding the best in ourselves. By working together with a concerned and dedicated community, we provide students with the educational means to reach their goals. -
Core Beliefs
CORE BELIEFS
1. We believe education should foster respect for self and others.2. We believe that all students, faculty and staff are entitle to a safe and positive learning environment.3. We believe that open and honest communication between students, parents and faculty is an essential part of student success.4. We believe that tolerance for cultural, racial, religious, ethnic, and individual differences is an important part of a healthy school environment.5. We believe that students are capable of different degrees and types of achievement.6. We believe that striving toward a goal and working toward a common purpose creates better school communication.7. We believe that commitment to continually improving education is a necessity among members of the community at large.8. We believe that educational success begins with individual responsibility. -
Community
COMMUNITYWayne is located approximately 20 miles west of New York City in the rapidly expanding metropolitan area. In 1950, it was largely a rural community with a population numbering 12,000 and covering a 25 square mile area. Presently, the population increased to more than 50,000 persons. Wayne has met its educational demands by building nine elementary schools, three middle schools, and two senior high schools. -
About WVHS
SCHOOL
Wayne Valley High School, which opened in September 1952, is a comprehensive high school, accredited by the Middle States Association of College and Secondary Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education. Wayne Valley is a highly competitive high school which offers students a comprehensive curriculum. Students may select courses in the curricular areas of college preparatory, occupational/career training or secretarial/ business. Students preparing for college are advised to complete four units of English, three of Social Studies, three of Foreign Language, three of Mathematics, three of Science and three additional electives. -
Visitors to WVHS
VISITORSStudents may not bring visitors to school. Only professional people and parent/guardians will be given permission to visit the high schools. All visitors must report to the Principal’s Office for clearance and approval
Attendance Reporting
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All absences from school need to be reported. To report absences please follow the directions below.
- Call the school at 973-317-2200.
- For Grade 9 or 11, use extension 2691.
- For Grade 10 or 12, use extension 2692.
- Please leave your child’s name, grade, and reason for their absence.
- Call the school at 973-317-2200.
Additional Information
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Student Handbook
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Code of Conduct
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Lunch Menu
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WVHS Calendar
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Directions
Directions to Wayne Valley High School
551 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
WVHS via Google MapsFROM THE SOUTH USING GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NORTH:
Exit at 153B, Route 3 West. Follow Route 3 west past the merger with Route 46 West and continue to the River View Drive/Wayne exit. Take this exit and follow signs to River View Drive/Wayne. Follow River View Drive to Valley Road (about 2 miles ) and turn right on Valley Road. Follow Valley Road about 1 mile to the High School which will be on your left.FROM THE SOUTH USING I-287:
Exit at I - 80 East and follow I - 80 to the Wayne / Route 46 East exit. Take this exit and follow Route 46 east about 1/2 mile to the River View Drive / Wayne exit. Follow River View Drive to Valley Road (about 2 miles) and turn right on Valley Road. Follow Valley Road about 1 mile to the High School which will be on your left.FROM THE EAST USING I-80:
Exit at the Union Blvd., Little Falls exit and follow Union Blvd. to Route 46 West and continue on Route 46 West to the River View Drive/Wayne exit. Take this exit and follow signs to River View Drive/Wayne. Follow River View Drive to Valley Road (about 2 miles) and turn right on Valley Road. Follow Valley Road about 1 mile to the High School which will be on your left.
Directions to Wayne Township Public Schools Athletic Facilities NOT located at Wayne Hills High School:
Softball:
Barbour Pond Recreational Fields - Turn left out of Wayne Valley High School and proceed down Valley Road for 2.25 miles. Make a left at the third light (Barbour Pond Drive). Fields are at the far end of the road.Soccer: Junior Varsity/Freshman:
George Washington Middle School Field - Click here for directions (field is on the left)
Hamilton Recreational Field - Turn right out of Wayne Valley High School. At the first light, make a left (Runneymede Drive). Follow road past Mark’s Restaurant, field will be at end.Swimming:
YM-YWHA of Wayne - Turn left out of Wayne Valley High School and proceed down Valley Road until first traffic light. Make a right at the light (Hamburg Turnpike). Make the second left on Pike Drive. The YM-YWHA is on the left.Ice Hockey:
Ice Vault of Wayne: Click here for directions [rink is located at Barbour Pond]
Be Proud Program
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The Be Proud Program is sponsored by the Wayne Board of Education to offer High School students an opportunity to join a voluntary drug and alcohol prevention program.
It provides students a way, along with their peers, to take a collective stand against all substance abuse and receive support and validation in selecting a healthy lifestyle. During their high school years, Be Proud members pledge to remain drug and alcohol-free and submit to random voluntary screening. Participation in the program is kept confidential.
Random testing takes place each week throughout the school year. Each participating student's identification number is placed into a pool. Students are randomly selected from all program participants using a computer-generated algorithm that identifies students by number. A positive test result in the Wayne Board of Education's Voluntary Random Drug Testing Policy being activated. Parents and students will be notified of any tests and their results.
See the Be Proud Brochure for more information.
For further information, contact:Wayne Valley - Mr. Martinez
Wayne Hills - Ms. Stofey
