Wayne-Local Schools

▶This week’s WLS Fiscal Focus is about transparency.

❓Did you know: The district's financial information is available through the Ohio Checkbook, a public transparency tool that allows anyone to view public spending and revenue information.

✅At Wayne Local Schools, responsible stewardship matters.
✅The Ohio Checkbook gives our community another way to better understand how public dollars are used and to stay connected to district finances.

💲Visit checkbook.ohio.gov and search Wayne Local School District to learn more.

CONGRATULATIONS, SPARTANS!
⭐️Sci-Yesha Anderson
⭐️Chloe Dunford
⭐️Ashlyn Chapman
⭐️Kate Lundy

Congratulations to Waynesville Elementary Teacher Mrs. Christy Turner on 35 years in education!⭐

She has been part of Wayne Local Schools since 1991, first serving as a substitute teacher before being hired in 1993 as a first grade teacher. For 33 years, Mrs. Turner has taught first and second grade students at WES, making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

Mrs. Turner shared that the relationships she nurtured are what made teaching so meaningful throughout her career. That care and commitment for students, colleagues, and families have made a profound impact on so many!

In retirement, Mrs. Turner is looking forward to a very special new role: Grandmother! Her family will welcome their first grandchild in July, and she is excited to have more time to make special memories with him.

Thank you, Christy Turner, for the care, kindness, and dedication you have given us at Wayne Local Schools. YOU will be missed!🧡🤍🖤

Congratulations to Wayne Local Schools retiree Chip King! For 33 years, he has served Wayne Local Schools as a WMS Physical Education Teacher, spending his entire education career right here at WLS!

Throughout his career, Mr. King has made a lasting impact by helping students and athletes push themselves, grow in confidence, and become the best versions of themselves. His steady presence, encouragement, and commitment to kids have been felt across classrooms, gyms, fields, and teams.

As Mr. King heads into retirement, he is looking forward to more time fishing, spending time with family, and continuing to coach.

🧡Thank you, Chip King, for 33 years of service, leadership, and !🖤

👇Help us celebrate Mr. King by sharing a favorite memory, message, or congratulations in the comments!

This summer, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is sponsoring SUN Meals, a summer food program where Kids Eat Free! All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites.

Learn more about the SUN Meals/Summer Food Service Program and find the program sites: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Food-and-Nutrition/Summer-Food-Service-Program

WLS Parents: The due date to update FinalForms has been extended to Friday, June 12.

This extension is being provided because some families accidentally updated the 2025–26 account instead of the 2026–27 account, while others are close to completion but still have a few items left to finish.

🚌Completing FinalForms by June 12 helps ensure transportation for the first two weeks of school. Transportation will still be provided after that date, but routes may take additional time to finalize.

A few important reminders:

✅ You no longer need to select the school year. As of today, families can only update the 2026–2027 account.
✅ Please review and update residential information and transportation fields as needed.
✅ If your residential information has recently changed, updated proof of residence is required. Accepted documents include a mortgage statement, deed, lease, and recurring monthly bill. These may be uploaded to your student’s folder in FinalForms.

Bus route information will be available by August 1, 2026.

❓ Please don't hesitate to contact your child's school office with any questions:

Waynesville Elementary: (513) 897-2761
Waynesville Middle School: (513) 897-4706
Waynesville High School: (513) 897-2776

🔥Sci-Yesha Anderson!

SCI-YESHA did it again! She won the 200 and beat her own school record. She is STATE BOUND in 3 events!

Wow! Congratulations, Spartans!

CONGRATULATIONS to the Girls 4x100 relay team of Sci-Yesha, Chloe, Ashlyn, and Kate who finished 4th at Regionals and have qualified for STATE! They also set a new school record with a time of 49.98!