The Wayne County Board of Education has voted to continue requiring masks for students, staff, and visitors so long as the local COVID incidence rate remains at 50 or above. With the current incidence rate at 125, masks will continue to be required for now.

     Wayne County Schools have been following the Kentucky Department of Education state mandates to lessen the spread of COVID, like other districts across the Commonwealth. However, the Kentucky General Assembly passed a new bill addressing schools and COVID that takes effect towards the end of this school week.

Wayne County Cross Country season got underway with the Wayne County Middle School Team placing first overall at the 24^th Annual Southern Harrier Classic on September 11^th.

    The Wayne County High School Marching Band received a third place overall award on Saturday, September 11^th at their first competition of the school year held at Somerset High School. Congratulations to the Wayne County Color Guard who received Best in Class and the Best Overall Award. They are coached by former WCHS Color Guard Member Shelby Gregory. 

The Wayne County Boys Golf Team participated in the South Laurel Invitational on September 11th in London, Kentucky, bringing home the runner-up title. Gage Gregory was named the overall individual Champion. There were a total of fifteen teams and some individuals which made a combined total of 92 golfers. 

Wayne County High School Homecoming will be celebrated on September 17^th when the Football Cardinals play McCreary County at home on Jewell Field. Leading up to the event, the annual Homecoming Parade will be held on Thursday, September 16^th at 5:30 p.m. as the school football team, king and queen candidates, cheerleaders, dance team and marching band travel down Main Street.