The Wautoma Area School District will be hosting a Community Conversation regarding District Facilities on Wednesday, May 8th, beginning at 6:00 PM. Throughout the evening, community members will have a chance tour Riverview Elementary School, ask questions, and provide feedback. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4cqmxPS
Wautoma High School Band receives donation from Jake Van Loon Memorial
Following the passing of Jake Van Loon on February 9, 2024, friends of his came together to gather donations in Jake’s name to be given to the Wautoma High School Band Program. At this time, the band has received $4,680 in memory of their friend and are working together to use the funds in the best way to honor his legacy. Jake, an avid drummer, sound technician, and friend of the program, worked with band director Kristin Albright and choir director Tommy Dubnicka on a variety of projects throughout the years. Jake set up and ran sound for many concerts and musicals and mentored percussionists in the WHS program - his alma mater. Pictured are: (back row): Toney Torres, Dexter Schumacher, WHS Band Director Kristin Albright, Justin Bohn, Giselle Gomez, Christofer Calderon, Ever Hernandez, Thomas Schwartz, Mason Glodoski, Nelida Rodriguez, Larissa Piechowski; (front row); Angel Salinas, Hannah Jensen, Lily Thomsen-Keller, Cami Culver, and James Howen.
Introduction of Parkside Nutrition Team in celebration of School Lunch Hero Day, May 3, 2024.
Crystal is the Head Cook and has 22 years of food service experience, all 22 years at WASD! She started out as a kitchen sub at RV, then was hired for the kitchen helper at PS and then moved to RG as the cook ll for 12 years. The rest of her time has been at PS as the cook ll and most recently, the head cook. We have such a great variety of food items to serve throughout the week. I enjoy working with my coworkers and my supervisor, we have such a great team! Everyone is so helpful and always willing to do what's needed to feed the students. I also look forward to talking with the students every day! Something about me: I like to go for hikes and walk my dog!
Laura is the Cook ll and has 3 years of food service experience and has worked at PS for almost a year. I love to see the kids get excited about what new food they get to try. Everyone is willing to help each other out when needed. I love to work with people who have a positive attitude!
Alma is the Cook l/Kitchen Helper and has 6 years of food service experience and has worked at PS for all 6 of those years. I love talking with the kids each day and serving them a healthy meal! I enjoy working at WASD and I think we have a great variety of good food that we serve. Something about me: I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors.
Becky is the Lunch Accountant and has 20 plus years of food service experience with all of those years at WASD. She started out as a sub at the HS and then got a dishwasher position at PS. Becky has filled in for many positions, Baker, Cook 1, 2 and 3 and now currently the lunch accountant at Parkside. I love cooking and the kids are great to see each day. We serve very nutritious meals every day. Something about me: I love to work on puzzles and diamond art projects on my free time.
Shirley is the Kitchen Helper and runs the POS at lunchtime. She has 17 years of food service experience and has worked at PS for 3 years. I love all of the amazing students and my coworkers! The students really like our school lunches that we serve!
Cathy is the Kitchen Helper and has 6 years of food service experience, all 6 years at PS. She started out as a sub dishwasher, then to a permanent dishwasher to a kitchen helper. I love being at work around all of the kids and my awesome coworkers! I have to say; I love all the fresh produce! I have tried many new items and have found that I like them! Something about me: I still sub at the A+ Afterschool program when needed.
Sarah is the kitchen helper and has 3 years of food service experience and has worked at PS for almost a year. She started out as a sub dishwasher and is now the kitchen helper. I like how the kids get a choice of fruit and entrees! I love how my coworkers are willing to jump in and help each other and how they give me tips on how to get things done in the kitchen faster.
Roger is the kitchen helper and has 3 years of food service experience, all 3 at PS. He started out as a kitchen sub and is now the kitchen helper. I love my fellow employees and the kids. The kids say thank you and have a good day, it is exciting, you feel like you are rubbing off on them and that you are doing something positive for them. It takes a lot of hard work to feed the kids each day, everyone works together! It is a great environment! Something about me: I love woodworking and being in my woodshop! I make wood toys and donate them to the giving tree project at Christmas time. I would encourage other people to get into volunteering! There is a lot to do in the community and it is very rewarding!
All incoming 4K students and parents/guardians are invited to an open houses at Redgranite and Riverview tomorrow!! We hope to see you there!
Thank you for all you do!
Introduction of the WHS Nutrition Team in celebration of School Lunch Hero Day, May 3, 2024.
Brenda is the Head Cook and has 40 years of food service experience and has worked at WHS for the past 8 years. I enjoy feeding the students and value their feedback, good or bad. I feel our lunch program is on the right track. We serve such a wide variety of food. Some schools have only a 12 day menu rotation and we have a 6 week menu rotation. I like that we can introduce new flavors to the students by incorporating some fresh foods and spices to our menu. Something about me: I sometimes pack meal pouches for orphanages around the world. We are so blessed to have the lunch program that we have here.
Kalla is the Cook ll and has 10 years of food service experience and has worked at WHS for 5 years. I really enjoy the students and making different varieties of salads and sandwiches for the cold side. I like the variety of food that we serve here. Something about me: I am always smiling.
Jeanene started as Cook 1 and is currently the Lunch Accountant/Kitchen Helper. She has 45 years of food service experience and has worked at WHS for 2 years. I really enjoy my coworkers, the kids, and my boss. It is a great place to work. Something about me: I am a proud grandma!
Qiuwei is the kitchen helper and has 6 years of food service experience and has worked in WASD for three years. I really enjoy my job, the kids and my coworkers. The students are so nice and sweet. Our food service program offers lots of food to eat daily. It looks nice, nice colors and it is healthy. Something about me: I am a happy person. I like to make everyone around me happy.
Nicole is the Cook 1 and has 17 years of food service experience and has worked at WHS for almost a year. She enjoys seeing the students and working with her coworkers.
On Monday, WHS Student Council members welcomed bus drivers back in recognition of National School Bus Drivers Day. They also provided breakfast pizza for the drivers using funds they have raised throughout the year.
The Riverview Elementary Kindergarten and First Graders will be presenting their Spring Concert tomorrow afternoon. The concert will be held at the McComb/Bruchs Performing Arts Center. We hope to see you all there!
The Kindergarteners will start at 12:30 PM, followed by the First Grade at 1:30 PM. There will be a 30-minute intermission between the two concerts.
Don't Forget to Thank Your School Secretary!
Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for the students, staff, and families throughout the Wautoma Area School District!
All incoming 4K students and parents/guardians are invited to an open houses at Redgranite and Riverview on May 1st! We hope to see you there!
Thank You Wautoma Area School Bus Drivers and Aides for always going the "extra mile" to keep our students safe! Enjoy your day!
SAVE THE DATE: All incoming 4K students and parents/guardians are invited to an open houses at Redgranite and Riverview on May 1st! We hope to see you there!
The Riverview Character Education Committee is delighted and honored to present the prestigious April Community Character Award to Waushara Youth Soccer for their exceptional and commendable efforts in promoting cooperation within our community. Through their dedicated and unwavering commitment, Waushara Youth Soccer has proven to be an invaluable asset in the development of essential teamwork skills among children, which in turn positively impacts their physical, emotional, social, and academic well-being.
By actively engaging in team sports, particularly soccer, the young participants not only gain a profound understanding of the significance of working together harmoniously but also cultivate a strong sense of self-confidence as they contribute their unique ideas and efforts towards a common goal. Waushara Youth Soccer has successfully created an inclusive and nurturing environment that fosters a deep sense of connection and belonging among its members, enabling them to develop lifelong learning skills that extend far beyond the soccer field.
The dedication and passion exhibited by Wautoma Youth Soccer in promoting cooperation serve as an exemplary model of the character trait that we strive to cultivate within our community. Their unwavering commitment to fostering a spirit of collaboration and unity among the youth is truly commendable and deserving of this esteemed recognition. Through their tireless efforts, Wautoma Youth Soccer has not only impacted the lives of individual participants but has also made a lasting impression on the entire community, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and teamwork in all aspects of life.
Wautoma Youth Soccer’s commitment to cooperation extends beyond the players themselves. The coaches, parents, and volunteers all work together seamlessly to ensure the smooth operation of the soccer program. From setting up fields to scheduling practices and games, their collective efforts create an environment where teamwork and collaboration are valued and celebrated. It is through this dedication and cooperation that Wautoma Youth Soccer has become a shining example of how teamwork can positively impact the lives of children and the community as a whole.
The Riverview Character Education Committee is immensely proud to honor Wautoma Youth Soccer with the April Community Character Award, as their outstanding contributions have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all those involved. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Wautoma Youth Soccer for their remarkable achievements and express our gratitude for their invaluable role in fostering cooperation and teamwork among the youth of our community.
Congratulations, Carlos!
The following WHS seniors were recognized at the South Central Conference's Top Ten Banquet in Westfield last night. The event included dinner from Moose Inn, a special speech from Courtney Iverson, a Westfield alumni and current attorney, and an awards ceremony. These students were recognized as being the top ten students of the class of 2024 for Wautoma High School! Congratulations!
Pictured are: Yessica Arreola Ruiz, Maria Barcenas-Delgado, Brianna Buechner, Paige Gustin, Landon Keller, Thomas Schwartz, Trey Reilly, Alayna Panich and Lily Thomsen-Keller. Not pictured: Colin Berger.
Congratulations, Maya!
The Riverview Elementary Kindergarten and First Graders will be presenting their Spring Concert on Thursday, April 25th. The concert will be held at the McComb/Bruchs Performing Arts Center. We hope to see you all there!
The Kindergarteners will start at 12:30 PM, followed by the First Grade at 1:30 PM. There will be a 30-minute intermission between the two concerts.
Check it out! New! Blueberry Overnight Oats for breakfast at the high school and at Parkside today (4/17)! Students, try it out and let us know what you think!
Breakfast is free to all WASD students regardless of income!
Breakfast times as follows:
High school - 7:30-8:00 AM
Parkside - 7:30-8:00 AM
Riverview - 7:30- 8:20 AM
Redgranite- 7:20-7:40 AM
The Wautoma Area School District will be hosting a Community Conversation regarding District Facilities tomorrow at 6:00 PM. Throughout the evening, community members will have a chance tour Riverview Elementary School, ask questions, and provide feedback.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4cqmxPS
