Some ABCDEFs to describe our Wayne Township Public School students: ~Ambitious ~Busy ~Creative ~Dedicated ~Enthusiastic ~Focused. Go see for yourself at an upcoming event. View event dates in the 3-14 newsletter and read about our Unsung Heroes, Hero in Action, a future trip to Italy and more! Some ABCDEFs to describe our Wayne Township Public School students....
~Ambitious
~Busy
~Creative
~Dedicated
~Enthusiastic
~Focused
...We could go on and on, but you should really see for yourself and catch one (or more!) of the student events happening in the next few weeks. 😄
🎭See a show like The Drowsy Chaperone JR at AWMS, Aladdin JR at GWMS, Frozen JR at JFK, Chicago at WHHS, and Mamma Mia at WVHS
🎵Enjoy music from the High School Band Percussion, Band Ensembles, All Wayne Jazz Festival, Tri-M Concert, and Spring Choral Concerts
📷🎨See the amazing works during the Photo and Art nights
😋And come and eat your way through the Wayne High School Culinary Competition at Wayne Valley
All these dates and more are listed in the 3-14-25 WTPS Newsletter (or visit the school's website). You can also read about our Wayne Unsung Heroes, Hero in Action, Read Across America, and about an upcoming trip to Italy in this week's edition.
Happy Pi Day!
Read here: https://trst.in/5q2o8L
17th Annual Wayne Township High School Student Culinary Competition Presented by Machio's Food Services
📅 Thursday, March 20, 2025
⏰ Doors open at 5:30pm
📍 Wayne Valley High School - 551 Valley Road
💲 Admission $10 per person
Come watch student teams from Wayne Hills and Wayne Valley High Schools COOK AND COMPETE TO WIN!
Audience members will judge who wins by casting their votes!
*All proceeds go towards the Consumer Science Scholarships at Wayne Valley High Schol and Wayne Hills High School.
Happy March! The 03-07-2025 edition of the WTPS Newsletter is now available! Students across the District participated in Read Across America and had some special reading guests, Wayne Valley HS students competed at an International Culinary Competition, the 3rd annual Anthony Wayne and George Washington Unified Basketball game was played, and more! https://trst.in/IDMrLT
The Wayne School District is excited to announce that the Preakness Early Childhood Center will begin accepting preschool placement requests. This opportunity is open exclusively to parents and guardians interested in enrolling their children for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. https://5il.co/39duw
Time to read the 02-28-2025 WTPS Newsletter! Try to catch one of the school shows listed under the School Events section, read about CPR and AED training for the Before and AfterCare Caregivers, the Anthony Wayne students 'on trial', Hearts Around the World at Preakness Early Childhood Center, Middle School Math Competitions Club, and much more! https://trst.in/MLu4ZS
Catch up on WTPS news with the 02-21-2025 Newsletter before the next issue is released. https://trst.in/wXjPLU
PARENTS /GUARDIANS/CAREGIVERS OF WAYNE TOWNSHIP STUDENTS IN GRADES PREK -8 ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A FREE TRAINING IN THE NURTURED HEART APPROACH® (NHA).
WHAT: The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) is a positive reinforcement method designed to help children channel their energy successfully. The Nurtured Heart Approach® has been shown to be effective in helping all children and families build inner wealth, including those diagnosed with ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, and other behavioral, emotional and academic struggles.
WHERE: Wayne Valley HS Auditorium - 551 Valley Road, Wayne
WHEN: Monday, March 10, 2025, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
WHY: In this one-hour presentation, you’ll learn powerful tools to:
*Recognize and amplify your child’s positive behaviors
*Foster self-worth and build healthy relationships
*Inspire self-regulation in challenging situations
*Transform how you interact with your child using supportive recognition
Hosted by Wayne Township Public Schools (WTPS) the Wayne Education Foundation (WEF).
Presented by: Seth Rosen Advanced Trainer of The Nurtured Heart Approach® Mentor for New Jersey’s DREAMS program For more information, please email wayneeducationfoundation@gmail.com
Grab your afternoon cup of coffee and read the 02-21-2025 WTPS Newsletter! It's b i g so grab some cookies too! Inside this edition: WTPS loves our teaching staff and the BOE recognized the 2024-2025 Governor's Educators of the Year at this past meeting; see how many schools celebrated the 100th day of school; how high school athletes are being role models to our younger learners; all about the latest Anthony Wayne MS House Day and more! https://trst.in/wXjPLU
The 2025-2026 School Calendar was approved at the February 20, 2025 Regular Board Meeting. Click here or link in bio: https://5il.co/38eik
Thanking all of the wonderful Crossing Guards who assist the WTPS students every day! (And for giving out lots of smiles and waves at all of us riding by! 😊) 👏👋🛑
Happiness is in this 02-14-2025 edition of the WTPS Newsletter! Theunis Dey celebrated College and Career Awareness Week, Lafayette 2nd graders put on an amazing show, the Ice Spice Elite came in first place in the GWMS Dodgeball Tournament, and so much more! May the rest of your day be filled with love, laughter, smiles and a sprinkle of unexpected joy! bit.ly/3EAjBE7
Reminder - Winter Recess
Friday, February 14 - All School Minimal Day Schedule
Monday, February 17 - All Schools Closed f
February 14 - 17 is also Wellness Weekend!
Due to the snowy road conditions and to allow for safe transport of students and staff, all Wayne Township Public Schools will operate on a 90 minute delayed opening schedule today, Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Before Care will be open at 8:45am this morning.
Buses will run on a 90 minute delay
Start Times:
High School: 8:50am
Middle School: 9:30am
Elementary: 10:25am
Preschoo AM/Preschool Full Day: 9:50am
Preschool PM: 12:45pm
View the full delayed opening schedule on the district website Calendars/Schedules page.
Join us at the Wayne SEPAG (Special Education Parent Advisory Group) and SPA (Special Parents Association) Meeting
Learn about the programs available to special needs community
📅 Wednesday, February 12, 2025
⌚ 7:00pm
📍 Wayne Community Center - 1 Pike Drive Wayne, NJ
Today is National Pizza Day! 🍕
We know you'll be eating some while watching the Superbowl so take our pizza poll quiz! 😉
https://trst.in/ZlJBXS
The Board of Education at its regular schedule Board Meeting of February 6, 2025, approved the Superintendent's recommendation to revise the 2024-2025 District School Calendar, previously approved on December 21, 2023. This change was brought forward from Governor Murphy, who signed into law legislation rescheduling the June 2025 Primary Election from June 3, 2025 to June 10, 2025. https://trst.in/TTESJH
Hot off the presses - the 02-07-2025 WTPS Newsletter is here! Read about the amazing time 8th grade students had at Tech Expo, the Ryerson STAR students, Pines Lake students One School, One Book Event, and so much more! https://bit.ly/4gzXECh
Due to the inclement weather, all Wayne Township Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 6, 2025. All after-school and evening activities will also be canceled.
Tonight's BOE will be held as scheduled.
Due to potential hazarous weather conditions and to allow for safe transport of students and staff, all Wayne Township Public Schools will operate on a 90 minute delayed opening schedule tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, 2025. Conditions will be reassessed in the morning and further information will be relayed as needed.
Click here for 90 Minute Delay start times: https://5il.co/2gri5
Buses will run on a 90 minute delay
Before Care will be open at 8:45am.
Please note that the 2/6/25 BOE meeting will be held as scheduled.
REMINDER:
Tomorrow, Wednesday., February 5, 2025, WTPS will have a minimal day for all students.
*Staff inservice day PM only
*After care in session for REGISTERED Elementary students*
www.wayneschools.com/districtcalendar for more info
