March 21, 2025
District Newsletter
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Reminder: The 24-25 WTPS District School Calendar has been revised rescheduling the June 2025 Primary Election from June 3, 2025 to June 10, 2025. Click for more information.
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IMPORTANT DISTRICT DATES:
Saturday, March 22: 7:30am BOE Special Meeting/Executive Session @ 15 Nevins Road
Saturday, March 29: 8:30am BOE Special Meeting/Executive Session @ 15 Nevins Road
Monday, March 31: Schools Closed in Observance of Eid-al-Fitr
Wednesday, April 2: 6:00pm BOE Special Meeting/Executive Session @ 50 Nellis Drive
Thursday, April 3: 7:30pm BOE/PWS Meeting @ 50 Nellis Drive
Wednesday, April 9: Minimal Day for all Students / Staff Inservice Day PM Only
Monday, April 14 - 17: Schools Closed Spring Recess
Friday, April 18: Schools Closed in Observance of Good Friday
Thursday, April 24: 7:30pm BOE Meeting @ 475 Valley Road
School Events
MARCH
Friday, March 21 & Saturday, March 22, 2025 - Frozen Jr. @ JFK Elementary click here for tickets
Thursday, March 27, Friday, March 28, & Saturday, March 29: WHHS Spring Musical - Chicago @ Wayne Hills High School
APRIL
Tuesday, April 1, 2025: Wayne Hills Band Ensemble @ Wayne Hills High School
Friday, April 4, Saturday, April 5, & Sunday, April 6, 2025: WV Spring Musical - Mamma Mia! @ Wayne Valley High School
Tuesday, April 22, 2025: All Wayne Jazz Festival @ Wayne Hills High School
Friday, May 2: Tri-M Charity Concert @ Wayne Valley High School
Tuesday, May 6: WHHS Spring Choral Concert @ Wayne Hills High School
Tuesday, May 13: WHHS Spring Concert @ Wayne Hills High School
Tuesday, May 20: WVHS Choral Spring Concert @ Wayne Valley HS
Wednesday, May 21: WVHS Art Show @ Wayne Valley High School
Thursday, May 22: WVHS Spring Band Concert @ Wayne Valley High School
Friday, June 6: Evening with the Arts @ Wayne Hills High School
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If you have not yet registered, Don't miss out on the 10% Early Bird Discount (expires March 31st) - use code MARCH10 at checkout.
Important: The discount is not automatic—you must manually enter MARCH10 during checkout. Refunds for missed discounts will not be issued.
Wayne Education Foundation Summer Camp
The Wayne Education Foundation's 2025 Summer Camp is just around the corner! Camp Proceeds are donated to the Wayne Township Public Schools to assist in funding district and school initiatives for Wayne students.
Register for the WEF's 2025 Summer Camp:
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On the next screen, click “Add Coupon Code”
Enter MARCH10 and click “Apply”
Your discount will appear before finalizing payment
😜 Newsletter Riddle: What do you call a group of berries playing instruments? 🎷🎺🎸 *answer at bottom
Theunis Dey is Wild About Reading! The 5th graders challenge the teachers in Tornado Trivia!
In support of Read Across America, Theunis Dey 5th graders challenged the teachers in Tornado Trivia. It was a hard fought contest with topics on reading that included Characters, Book Titles, Authors, Genres, and more. The 5th graders did very well, however, the tenacity of our teachers could not be bested. Theunis Dey Teachers for the win!
Wayne Hills Quiz Bowl Honors
On Friday, March 7, 2025, five members of the Wayne Hills High School Quiz Bowl team attended the Colonial Arch Quiz Bowl tournament and achieved second place honors--overall- among the many other NJ high schools they competed against. Led by senior captain Edward Shulman, seniors Chris Bandeli and Carolina Sanchez, sophomore Sawyer Hinds, and freshman Jason Shulman, excelled in the initial three rounds as well as in the very challenging quarter, semi, and final rounds to win this first ever achievement for Wayne Hills!
Wayne Valley HS Photo Artwork on Display
Neil’s Pizzeria has been a generous supporter of the Art Programs at Wayne Valley for years. The owner provides wallspace for a rotating student gallery. Ms. Pritchard’s Photo I-IV students, as well as members of the Photo Club, have added a new display for customers to view. Stop by to see the latest student work through the month of April!
Career Day for 8th Grade Science at SCMS
8th grade science students hosted their 2nd career day! Thank you Mr. Mitchell (Telecom Construction), Mr. Hernandez (Innovation), Mrs. Castro (Nurse), Mrs. Silva-Netto (Nurse), Ms.Castle (Professional Physical Therapy), Mr. Rowek (Tax Attorney), Ms. Velasquez (PT), and Mr. Awwad (ER doctor). You gave students good insight to your fields and prompted thoughtful discussions and reflections.
Favorite Book Inspired Bulletin Boards at PECC
George Washington Middle School Drama Club Wows with "Aladdin Jr." Performances
The George Washington Middle School Drama Club transported audiences to the magical city of Agrabah with their production of "Aladdin, Jr." this past weekend. The show was a resounding success, with three sold-out performances showcasing the incredible singing, dancing, and acting talents of these hardworking students.
The audience was captivated by the stellar performances of Ryan Wyatt (7th grade) as Aladdin, Zoee Padilla (8th grade) as Jasmine, David Gilgur (7th grade) as the Genie, Justin Bongiovanni (8th Grade) as Jafar and the 120 amazing students in the cast and crew who danced and sang their hearts out. From dazzling choreographed musical numbers to a breathtaking magic carpet ride, the cast and crew delivered a truly unforgettable experience and brought the beloved story to life in a spectacular way.
Mrs. Laura Medley (GW Choir Director) directed, choreographed, and produced the entire musical while Mrs. Alyssa Masella (GW Science Teacher) served as the Stage Manager/ Creative Director, ensuring everything ran smoothly behind the scenes with sets, lights and props. Mr. Nick Vigiletti (GW Band Director) led the technical team as Tech/Sound Director and WVHS Student Stage Manager Katie Pricken played a key role in coordinating the production behind the scenes as well.
Congratulations to the entire cast, crew, and production team for an amazing show!
"For the whole world is Irish on the seventeenth o' March!"
Theunis Dey Kindergarten classes did their best to try and trap those pesky Leprechauns for St. Patrick’s Day. The traps were good, but the leprechauns were very sneaky…and messy. Foot prints everywhere!
Did Fallon Students Find Any Leprechauns?
Second graders at James Fallon Elementary had so much fun making their leprechaun traps! 🍀
Brainstorming at James Fallon
5th graders at James Fallon Elementary used the design thinking process to brainstorm ideas on how to knock down the leprechaun🍀 View their designs in action.
JFK Green Goes Green! 🍀
...And THE greenest classroom at JFK is Ms. Shea's 3rd grade class! 🍀
Pines Lake Cougars Get in the Spirit 🍀
Some silly leprechauns made a big mess in Mrs. Christein’s classroom today at Pines Lake! 🍀
The rest of Pines Lake goes green for the day!
Lafayette Leprechauns
Mrs. Arcilla’s students are lucky in green☘️💚
Mr. Imbriano's Second grade class.
Lafayette students lucky to be in Mrs. Agrati's class.🍀
WV Adventure Leadership Program Visits NJ Rock Gym
Last month, students from the Wayne Valley High School Adventure Leadership Program took a trip to the NJ Rock Gym in Fairfield. The Adventure Leaders, or Alps leader as they are referred to, are upperclassmen who represent the core values of Project Adventure (Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Kindness). These ALPs leaders spend their time working with our underclassmen in their Project Adventure classes, teaching them the importance of encouragement while supporting their classmates. Half the day was spent at the NJ Rock Gym, where our ALPs leaders had the opportunity to use their skills amongst themselves in a setting that was a new experience for most of them.
Wayne Hills NJFBLA Winners in Atlantic City, NJ
Santiago Gonzalez has been elected as the Community Service Vice President for New Jersey Future Business Leaders Association — a significant achievement that highlights his leadership and dedication. Alongside this honor, other Wayne Hills FBLA students also earned several impressive wins at the NJFBLA State Conference. Looking ahead, we’re excited to compete at the National FBLA Conference and Competition in Anaheim, California, from June 29 – July 3. The FBLA students were accompanied by Ms.Trish Noll, club advisor for 15 years, and Mr. Rohan, new co-advisor.
Hangin' Around Central Office
Artwork from Lafayette Elementary students on display at the Board of Education Office.
Native Plant Event at Laurelwood Arboretum
Attention students!
A free presentation on the importance of native plants and how they hlep us, especially for high school students.
Wayne Hills and Wayne Valley High Schools Green clubs will be present for discussions.
Sunday, March 23rd
10:30am - 11:30am
Laurelwood Arboretum - 725 Pines Lake Drive
STARS & UNIFIED Sports Presents SPRING FLING
Friday, April 4th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
@ Anthony Wayne Middle School gymnasium
Click here to register for the April 4th STARS & UNIFIED Sports Spring Fling
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