On Friday, May 10th, WCHS students enjoyed a day of fun events after the week's testing. FFA sponsored a 'Kiss the Goat' contest with English Teacher Todd Viars winning it. The Student Government Association sponsored a flag football powder puff game, while broadcasting the plays from the press box at Jewell Field. 

Putting your handprints on wooden silhouette that represents your class in which you are graduating with, has become a tradition at WCHS. Each classes' handprint artwork is displayed at the High School. Josh Parmley's carpentry class created the wooden numbers and the students provided the handprints. Take a look at the Class of 2022!

Wayne County High School saluted the 2018-2019 Cardinals District 48 Champions basketball season. They celebrated during an evening banquet supported by alumni players and community members and fans. The Wayne County Basketball program is 6th in the State for the most wins: 1,433, "Where Winning is a Habit!"

Parents of seniors have been busy planning for Project Graduation. Seniors and their guests will be eligible to attend the all night event after commencement exercises, where they can play and earn gifts and prizes to help them get a start on their future. The evening will begin around 9:15-9:30 p.m. and provide a safe, drug-free zone for students to celebrate their graduation all night long.

The 2019 Wayne County High School Academic Hall of Fame recognized 51 inductees during an impressive ceremony and dinner on April 23. Over 200 family and friends attended the evening celebration in support of the top senior academic achievers meeting the criteria for induction.

The new University Center of Southern Kentucky (UCSK) will open with the fall semester of 2019 on the campus of Somerset Community College (SCC), allowing third and fourth-year students to continue pursuing their degrees close to home. 

Colton Morrow is one of twenty Kentucky students chosen to participate in the University of Kentucky Professional Education Preparation Program (PEPP) Scholars this summer. 

Students nail math skills and recruit medals and trophies for their quick thinking at Bell Elementary

The new University Center of Southern Kentucky (UCSK) will open with the fall semester of 2019 on the campus of Somerset Community College (SCC), allowing third and fourth-year students to continue pursuing their degrees close to home.

Wayne County Schools will be kicking off the Summer Food Program at Memorial Park on June
4th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kids 18 and under can receive a free breakfast and lunch. The Lunch Box
Express mobile feeding bus will be serving students at four stops from June 3 – July 25. Stops along the
route included: Memorial Park, Aspire Center, Worsham Place Apartments, and Mason Green
Apartments. Other locations where meals are being served at specific times are: Wayne County Middle
School, Wayne County High School, WC Public Library, and Cave Lake Event Park.
Attached is a complete schedule. No mobile routes will be served on June 4th.

Students participated in a work readiness sharing session with County Judge-Executive Mike Anderson. Darrell Smith, Wendy’s restaurant owner, welcomed KOSSA students for a courtesy lunch rewarding them for becoming career and transition ready. Congrats to KOSSA students who passed the test to make them career ready. Students had to make a 70% or above on this test to be certified in career readiness. To be a transition ready, students had to also benchmark on the ACT and passed KOSSA. WCHS KOSSA teachers took their students to the Wayne Historic Theater and saw Creed 2 in the morning, followed by lunch at Wendy's, and a fun afternoon playing basketball, whiffle ball, and throwing the football at the park. 

On Tuesday, April 23, Dana Hurd's Business Communications class took a field trip to First Southern National Bank for mock interviews with some of the banks employees. The students have been preparing for this moment by filling out resumes and applications beforehand to make the experience even more realistic. First Southern hosted a game of Jeopardy with questions about banking. The team that won received water bottles and the entire class were happy to receive gift bags.

The Lunch Box Express mobile feeding bus will be serving students at four stops from June 3 - July 25. Stops along the route include: Memorial Park, Aspire Center, Worsham Place Apartments, and Mason Green Apartments.

With summer just around the corner, the Wayne County Nutrition Department is busy getting ready for the summer meals program that helps children keep from going hungry during the break when school is dismissed. With that effort in mind, the school nutrition folks could not have been happier to receive funding from the American Woodmark Foundation recently, to make some needed updates on their
mobile unit.

On May 2nd, first and second graders were treated to an evening of Math games with their families. Students had fun playing Math Bingo and using playing cards to emphasize Math skills. Teacher Jamie Reagan hosted the event which was well attended.

Several students competed and placed at WKU's Agriscience Day.

WCHS Students enjoyed dancing the night away at the 2019 Masquerade prom held at the Rural Center for Development. Kori Guffey and Bryce Howard were titled prom Queen and King. Thank to the staff who supported the event. 

If you go upstairs in the Wayne County High School, don’t be surprised to find what looks like a
medical lab filled with budding doctors, researchers and forensic scientists. Likewise, at Wayne County
Middle School you might find a room full of teenage designers sketching three-dimensional models of
future products at an engineering or architecture office. Head over to Monticello Elementary School and
they are either launching an airplane glider or building the chaise to a robotic vehicle in their lab.
It is all part of a very impressive and modern program known as Project Lead The Way (PLTW).
An impressive number of Wayne County students are benefitting from this exciting STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and math) program that should provide them with advanced skills to compete
in the workforce.

Former WCHS student and band member Natalie Humble has continued her path as a Cardinal at the University of Louisville, where she and her bandmates will be performing at the upcoming Kentucky Derby. Watch for Natalie at the Run for the Roses!

Over 450 people attended the recent Child Plus Fair to begin registering for preschool and kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year. Over 30 vendors occupied booths to share helpful education and health information. Parents learned about early learning options regarding Preschool, Kindergarten, Head Start, and Cardinal Kids Campus while children collected balloons and promotional items and played in the Candyland toy area.

Wayne County Schools happy to welcome new young learners to begin the fall semester 2019. Families can pick up door prizes from the Child Plus Fair and turn in enrollment packets Thursday evening. The staff is looking forward to welcoming the youngsters to show off their colorful classrooms and to tour the building.   

The Harlem Wizards offered a motivational speech regarding good behavior to the young learners. Walker students had fun learning basic behavior goals from Roadrunner, one of the Harlem Wizards on April 23.

Fourth graders had the opportunity to learn through the Donate Life KY Coalition on-site traveling fair on April 11 at the Monticello Elementary School gym. The program was the final part of a six lesson study of human anatomy, healthy life choices and organ donation. Students completed five one-hour classroom lessons before experiencing the hands-on event that included 10 different learning stations staffed by healthcare personnel and volunteers from across Kentucky.    

Numerous cadets received medals and recognition during the local battalion's annual ceremony. For instance, C/1SG Elijah Decker was named the Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. C/CPT Savannah Harmon was recognized for the Cadet Officer of the Year Award. C/LTC Adrian Martin was presented with the CW4 (R.) William Inman Cadet of the Year Award. Congratulations to all of the cadets who received honors at the ceremony on April 25th.

 Rest assured, Wayne County Area Technology students have been equipped with skills that will help them contribute to the local business community in the future. Besides the daily curriculum students learn, extra-curricular clubs like the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) nourish their talents in competitions.

Cards defeated Southwestern in a dramatic win 6-5 on April 16th, followed by a loss to North Laurel on April 18th. Come out and support Wayne County High School Baseball Team on Saturday April 27th for a home game with Lincoln County at noon.

 Students at Bell and Monticello Elementary Schools were delighted to meet Katie Bouchard, the reigning Miss Kentucky 2018 recently.

Wayne County Schools “Where Learning is Sweet” booth is sure to please the youngsters and
those that are young at heart at the upcoming Child Plus Fair on April 26. Look for the trail of candy
canes and cupcake seats for the kids.

Numerous colleges, technical schools, and the military, were represented at the annual College Signing Day for Wayne County students. Classmates, teachers, and families were happy to recognize these seniors who will be furthering their educations after graduation.

Sixth graders took turnabout leaning over training mannequins using all their strength-
performing compressions one after another. They were learning the safety practice procedure for
bystander CPR.

Four Wayne County students were competitive fishing on the lake at a tournament on the lake.   

The Boy's Tennis Team has a current record of 7-2. The Girl's Tennis Team currently has a record of 8-3. The tennis teams have matches scheduled for Monday, April 22 at home against Garrard County, followed by Clinton County (away) on Tuesday, April 23, and then back home on Thursday, April 25 to play Casey County. The Regional Tournament for the Girl's Team is set for May 16 and the Boy's Team will compete at Region on May 17 in Danville. Go Cards! 

Families may register for Head Start, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Cardinal Kids Campus at the informative fair set for April 26 from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Rodney Woods Gymnasium. All kinds of booths will be located there to entertain and inform young families. Don't miss the excellent selections of door prizes.

Eighth graders explored options for their futures thorough classroom counseling sessions, tour of ATC school, motivational career speeches, and workshops. The dance team kicked off the state initiative on March 25 with a wonderful performance and inspirational talk by Coordinator Katherine Kidd. FCC Minister Joe Tipton shared an inspiring message later in the week that was appreciated by the students and staff. 

Preschool and kindergarten students enjoyed learning about baby chicks locally hatched at Cobb facilities. Special thanks to Hatchery Manager Scott Ballinger who brought baby chicks for the children to hold during classroom rotations.  

WCHS JROTC Cadets came and spoke to the middle school 8th graders, There were 57 students who signed up to tour the facility and learn more about the program. The battalion members answered questions and acquainted the students with the many positive attributes of the program and extra-curricular activities. 

Congratulations to McKenzie Bell for becoming a Lake Cumberland Regional FFA Officer (Sentinel)! Also, special thanks to Kenzie Crabtree and Madison Butler for serving as voting delegates for the Wayne County chapter. 

Students viewed constellations in Living Arts & Science Center visiting planetarium, Katherine Bullock, Discovery Education Director presented the interesting look at the night time sky.

Seventeen leadership Team students got a close up look at the dogs and cats waiting for new homes at the shelter located on Blevins Dr. next to the County Recycling Center. They took all kinds of food and treats that students donated in connection with a recent "Fetch a Good Book" literacy event.

Current fourth grade students and their parents are invited Wednesday, April 17, to the WCME library at 5 p.m. to learn about a travel study option for interested high-achieving students who have demonstrated good behavior, good attendance, and good grades. The limited spots available will be filled on a first-come, first serve basis. Learn more about the details, travel logistics, how it will enhance 5th grade curriculum, and affordable payment options.

Representatives from Kentucky Community and Technology College System in Somerset
have been visiting seniors at Wayne County High School who are planning to continue their
studies in the neighboring county after graduation. Advising counselors have been assisting
them in making plans for their postsecondary education.

Visual arts student Rylee Keith received a $100 check for her 1st place finish in the annual art contest. She also received pastels, sketch pad, and trading card for her outstanding colored pencil artwork. She has produced acrylic pantings, grid drawings, linoluem block prints, and 3-D printed works in the elective class.

Both the Boys and Girls Tennis Teams are excelling with strong records midway through their season. The Boys Team has an outstanding record of 7-1. They are coached by Allen Burchett. The Girl's Team has won six of the eight games they've played this season. They are coached by Ronnie Sexton. Way to go Cards!

Wayne County High School is proud to announce that Senior Elliott Tucker signed with the University of the Cumberlands and will be receiving a partial athletic scholarship.

Fourth grade students from Monticello Elementary attended an Environmental Education Field Day at the Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp on March 25th and 26th. Students rotated stations throughout the day that included mammals, birds, and rocks. 4-H Agent Toni Humble coordinated the field day as a part of the ongoing 4-H school enrichment programs. 

It is time to begin nominating outstanding individuals who are employed by Wayne County
Schools for the Go Cards Awards ceremony, which will be held on the opening day for the staff in
August.

Join us and several community partners on April 16th, who will be here to provide information and answer questions about summertime activities/ opportunities for students as well as provide tips for keeping kids safe over the summer break!

Thanks to the Wayne County Extension Service and volunteers who assisted WCHS Agriculture Teacher Justin Horton's students for their work in the school garden. They planted 300 lbs of Norland Red and 50 lbs of Russet Norkotah seed potatoes which will eventually be featured in the school cafeteria. Special thanks to volunteers Linda and Melanie Roberts for cutting the seed potatoes 
 

Guest author Leigh Anne Florence and her dog Woody, the Kentucky Weiner dog, captivated the children with her inspiring story. She provided daytime assemblies, writing workshops and an evening Family Literacy event following a hot dog dinner. A student service learning project was even tied to the event. 

Students enjoyed all kinds of special activities and perks on high attendance day which was held September 20, 2018. Schools across the district participated in all kinds of specially planned events that day to encourage high attendance. Congratulations to the folks at the Wayne County Middle School for all the extra efforts put forth to win their category amongst other middle schools in Region 14..

Students enjoy reading with Winston, a specially trained Standard French Poodle that Family Resource Center Director Leslie Randall brings to schools on certain days. Winston was among the dogs who were featured during a recent canine themed Family Literacy Night at Monticello Elementary School. Therapy dogs like Winston are being used in schools across the country to relieve students' stress, help children to read, and even boost test scores and attendance. Therapy dogs are nonjudgmental and provide students with unconditional love. Educators focus on the comfort of the students and the dogs to get the best results.

Monticello Elementary will be hosting an on-site program called "Life is Cool" for all fourth grade students on April 11th, with one group going from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the second from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The onsite program will be held at Monticello Elementary and is the final part of a 6 lesson study of human anatomy, healthy life choices and organ donation.

HOSA competed at state competition March 23 and had several teams advance to the second round. Madison Smith placed top five in nutrition. Heather Abbott and Alex Piercy placed 3rd in Forensic Medicine and will be going to nationals at Disney.

Battalion Commander Adrian Martin and Cadet Captain Savannah Harmon were named King and Queen at the prestigious annual event held at Dale Hollow State Park.

During morning announcements a student spoke about being respectful at the WCHS. Other activities included signing respect banners, receiving a bracelet, and starting a buddies club for next year at the high school. Students at the elementary schools made a fashion statement with mismatched socks to embrace the "Rock your Socks" on World Awareness Down Syndrome Day 3.21.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Registration forms are now available online below or at your child's school. Enjoy 5 weeks of arts, crafts, physical team building activities, and exciting field trips. 

Micah Burchett attended a Fiscal Court meeting on Thursday, March 14 to discuss the progress of the Cardinal Spirit Store which is part the 21st Century After School program. Micah gave an overview of the store and how it is run by students. Further, he explained that Cardinal bucks are used throughout middle school classes as an incentive for students to work harder in class and exhibit good character traits. Cardinal bucks can be spent at the school store to purchase items including books, candy, and school supplies. Micah's presentation was followed up by a visit from County Judge Executive Mike Anderson who brought him a certificate and donation to the store.

Wayne County High School sophomores were introduced to what their future holds through an annual state initiative known as Operation Preparation

Some 215 people attended the recent literacy night which included dinner, reading, activities, and special drawing for prizes. Community members graciously brought in some antique vehicles to park on the playground so the students could check them out and learn about the car enthusiasts' passions.

Enjoy some “dog”licious refreshments, have your picture taken with Monticello Elementary’s very own Winston, and meet/greet author, Leigh Anne Florence.

College Info Roadshow Counselor Kevin Wilson shared important information about financial planning for college with students on board. 

Congratulations to the Wayne County FBLA members who placed at the KY FBLA Region 2 Conference on Friday, March 15th at WKU. 

Wayne County High School Teacher Carrie Walters was selected last spring to serve on the
Kentucky Department of Education Commissioner’s Teacher Advisory Council (TAC). She has been
serving on the council since then by attending meetings in Frankfort and sharing feedback from the
community and the teachers.

Local students practiced their speeches before traveling to Lindsey Wilson College to compete. Impromptu and prepared speeches were given by the students regarding a variety of agriculture topics.

He was a hit at Monticello Elementary and WCHS in his dramatic presentation. Paul Boggs also portrayed Abraham Lincoln at the Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center Thursday, March 7th..

The Accounting and Finance Foundations class at the Wayne County Area Technology
Center recently took a trip to the SKRECC to talk with their accounting staff and to take a tour of
the facilities.

The Wayne County Board of Education were honored to recognize Wayne County
High School students for their participation in a newly formed Peer Writing Tutoring resource
for their classmates.

Wayne County Schools will again participate in "Rock Your Socks" for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day this year on Thursday, March 21. To participate, simply wear "crazy" or mismatched socks

Kentucky continues to offer tools to help parents understand and celebrate the performance of schools. Visit https://raisethebar.education.ky.gov for more information on the full suite of School Report Card tools available to help inform parents and communities. On the homepage, go to the left-hand column under Quick Links and scroll down to District Report Card to open up the profile reports for the district and each school.

Wayne County had 2 individuals place in the top 10. They did not receive a medal, but we would like to recognize them. Matthew Coy Reynolds placed 9th of 1221 in High School males, and Brody Shelton placed 9th of 1156 in Elementary males.

Team rankings were:
Monticello Elementary finished 7th out of 102 schools.
Wayne County Middle School placed 34th out of 107 schools.
Wayne County HIgh School placed 26th out of 107 schools.

Students in every grade appreciate the Wayne County School Cardinal mascot! A variety of promotional activities were included during the March 4-8 celebration of the 30th anniversary of the National School Breakfast Week, including special appearances by the school mascot. 

Shout Out to Bell Elementary students for reading 1,152 books on March 1 to kick off the Read Across America campaign. Bell Elementary Librarian Nell Boils said the student goal was to read 1,000 books with an 80 percent or higher score on their Accelerated Reader comprehension quiz. She appreciated the students' efforts along with the teachers' collaboration and support on the event. Following that success, the Cat in the Hat visited Bell, as well as local volunteers who kindly contributed to the literacy event. Students rotated between stations in the gymnasium and enjoyed a book read by community helpers.

Reading is an important focus at Wayne County Schools, particularly in the elementary grades. The schools used Dr. Seuss week to promote reading through his famous rhyming books. Representatives from Monticello Elementary's Student Leadership Team read a Dr. Seuss book with Winston, the students' favorite reading therapy dog, which was videoed and played for the students in each of their classrooms. Elementary teachers and librarians went all out decorating for the occasion and having special activities in their classrooms.    

Wayne County JROTC Raiders earned first place overall competing against six other schools on Saturday, March 9. The Raiders won first place finishes in three different categories and a second place finish in one category which earned them the first overall trophy for the meet.

She placed 3rd Individual Female with a score of 293 out of 300 at the KHSAA Region 9 Tournament held at the Wayne County High School Gymnasium, March 9th. This score is a personal tournament best for her. She will advance to the KHSSA State Tournament on April 30th in Bowling Greene.  Ragan has been shooting archery since the 5th grade, Ragan's score this past weekend was the highest ever for a female archer at Wayne County Schools.

During the February monthly Board of Education meeting, improvements in student literacy was highlighted through Bell's reading intervention program, as well as the mentee/mentor reading program at Walker Early Learning Center. The board members got a first hand look at the techniques being used to improve literacy at early levels.  

It was a great night at Walker Early Learning Center with a free pizza dinner, followed by Reading Adventure sessions and games. Batman and Wonder Woman were on hand to greet the children at a photo booth. The extension service helped with yogurt sundaes in the classrooms, along with door prize and book giveaways. Special thanks to FBLA and college class volunteers who assisted the staff with the Super Heroe special event!

MasteryPrep boot camp was attended by the Junior class. They were split into  groups and had the opportunity to focus on test taking strategies held at the Aspire Center and Public Library. Students are also provided ACT Prep resources through the school library and extensive classroom bell ringer activities in English, Math, and Science on a daily basis.

As spring rapidly approaches, Somerset Community College (SCC) is eager to recruit new students for the upcoming fall semester. Thanks to SCC for coming to Wayne County High School to assist students applying for scholarships. 

Wayne County Middle School hosted a pep rally on February 8th to get everyone in the school spirit to encourage the students body's achievements so far, including the basketball team, cheerleaders, academic team, dance team, and wrestling team. 

Wayne County’s Technology Student Association is proud to announce three of its students took third place in the Regional Conference.

The Wayne County Archery Team is pleased to announce that once again, all three Wayne County
NASP Archery Teams have qualified for the State NASP Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Warriors of AniKituhwa are cultural ambassadors for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, with the Museum of the Cherokee Indian as their sponsor. This dance group brings to life the Cherokee War Dance and Eagle Tail Dance as described by Lt. Henry Timberlake in 1762.

On March 2nd, the Wayne County High School Baseball team hosted “Future Cardinals Baseball Camp”, a one-day camp to help teach young athletes the basic fundamentals of hitting, fielding, pitching, and base running.

Heather Lewis' class presented a Dental Day program in honor of Dental Hygiene Month. Teacher Lois Bradley portrayed the tooth fairy for the program. 

Football is back! Starting Tuesday, March 12^th at 5 PM, a mini season of flag football will start up. There will be three boys’ games and one girls’ game that evening. There will be concessions, halftime entertainment, music, and some spectacular plays being made on Jewel Field! Admission is only $2 and absolutely everyone is invited to come join the fun. Come on down, grab a coke and some popcorn, and enjoy the game!

One of the great things about Wayne County Schools is the mindset to continue to improve and
provide the best educational practices for all students. It is a matter of pride as students and staff
continue to grow and add to their knowledge base and skill sets.

Monticello Elementary was awarded the Lowe’s Toolbox of Education Grant. The school was awarded $5,000. That grant was followed by a generous grant from American Woodmark. Their foundation team recently visited Monticello Elementary to share a check for the playground fund.

It was the first Drill meet of the 2019 school year for the JROTC Cardinal Color Guard and Drill Team Cadets as they traveled to the University of Kentucky on February 16th to compete in the annual UK Pershing Rifles meet. 

The WCHS FFA club spent time with senior citizens on Valentines Day. Followed up with a trip to the Farm Machinery Show. 

Lady Cards play Casey County at 6:30 p.m. at Pulaski County High School. Congrats to Macey Blevins on being voted to Team 1 of the All 12th Region Team. Three Lady Cards named to 2019 All District Team. 

Parent teacher conferences were held at each of the different school buildings during February. Thank you to the families who attended. 

Savannah Wilson's second grade class had fun participating in the musical that stressed character education. Lois Bradley wrote the program and Susan Helms was the musical director.

Participating in the 18th annual CTE Student Leadership Day in Frankfort on Tuesday, February 12th, 2019, were 23 members of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students organization from Wayne County ATC. Approximately 400 students and advisers from across Kentucky attended the day-long event.

The Wayne County Cardinals Boys Basketball Team defeated Somerset 59-52 in the 12th Region Tournament on Tuesday, February 26th, at Lincoln County. Next the Cardinals play Friday, March 1 at 8:00 p.m. Go Cards!

The Wayne County Archery teams participated in the Taylor County High School getting them ready for state tournament on Saturday, February 23.

Lexington WKYT TV Channel 18 recently featured a Wayne County School 7-year-old student in regard to his collection of police badges and dreams of getting his own badge when he joins the police force one day. The feature story ran February 15th and is attached.

The Wayne County Wrestling team had one state placer on Feb. 16th at the State Tournament in Lexington at Alltech Arena.Jonathan Gregory claimed his second state medal in three years, as he finished 5th in the 220
lb. weight class.

Wayne County High School is proud to announce that they are fundraising for a new LED baseball scoreboard. 

Late afternoon practices tucked deep inside a classroom at Monticello Elementary
School resembled some sort of mini ‘think tank’ as the youngsters tried to cram interesting facts into
their brains. They studied, swapped information, and learned all kinds of academic tips as a
result of this mental exercise as they prepared for their Governor's Cup competition.

Seven WCHS students placed at the competition in entrepreneurship and marketing categories. 

Many of the Wayne County Area Technology Center students brought home first, second and third place medals from the Regional Skills USA competition on February 18th.

Wayne County High School Baseball team is hosting “Future Cardinals Baseball Camp”. This camp will focus on the basic fundamentals of hitting, fielding, pitching, and base running. Camp begins March 2nd from 11:00 am -1:00 pm.

You don’t have to be a teacher to join the Wayne County Cardinal proud school system. The District currently host jobs for 485 full time employees. All full time employees are eligible for state funded health and life insurance and contribute to a retirement system. Each full time employee receives 10 sick days, 2 personal days, and 4 paid holidays per school year.

Come join the folks at the Child Plus Fair on April 26th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Wayne County High School Gym! Contact Angela Ballinger or Audra Branscum at Walker Early Learning Center at 348-4251 to reserve a booth.

Kentucky’s public school system is fundamentally different from the system of the 1980s. Kentucky has been noted for reforms leading to greater equity in school funding, increased performance accountability, and higher academic standards. Today, by most accounts, Kentucky now sits ahead of 15 or more states in academic performance.

Four seniors basketball players and five dance team seniors were honored at the last home Cardinal game of the season. 48th District Tourney begins at McCreary Central on Monday, Feb. 18 at McCreary Central. District runs from Feb. 18 - Feb. 22 and the 12th Region Tourney will be held at Lincoln County on Feb. 25 - Mar. 2. 

With the success of this year's program, the hope for the future is to create a permanent peer writing center for WCHS students. 

Wayne County’s Chapter of TSA created a children’s book, complete with hand-drawn illustrations and textile features, which they shared with Walker Early Learning Center’s students.

The Wayne County High School Media Center now has a new feature on Destiny to help students with research projects.

It is DESTINY Discover with Destiny Collections!

Wayne County High School Wrestling Boosters will be having a tenderloin sale on Wednesday, February 13th, 2019. 

Wayne County placed 2nd amongst a 16 team field. The top 5 teams were Madison Central 273, Wayne County 191.0, Lafayette 156.5, Boyle County 153, Bryan Station 153. The top four will advance to the state tournament February 15th and 16th at Alltech Arena in Lexington 

Congratulations to Lindsey Wilson College student and recent Wayne County High School graduate Taylor Bell for taking 2nd place overall in The Vegas Shoot Bowhunter Flight #2 with a 883/900 with 50Xs and $600!

Congratulations to Brody Shelton and Morgan Cross from Monticello Elementary Archery team who both placed at the NASP Region Tournament held at Lincoln County.

Wayne County’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) high school chapter is promoting their student organization during National FCCLA Week, February 11-17. Wayne County FCCLA President Callie Foster, Vice-President Abby Marcum, and Member Alexie Baker met with the mayor and discussed the leadership opportunities that FCCLA provides them.

The Wayne County High School Tech Design class is taking preorders for Valentines Day 3D printed items. The course is a practical approach to not only learn tech skills, but to become entrepreneurs and future business leaders.  

The Wayne County Wrestling team hosted Whitley County on Tuesday February 5 at the Rodney Woods Gymnasium for Senior Night. Wayne County defeated Whitley County 78-6.

The WCMS Academic Team ranked 8th overall in the region, recently. Special shout out to eighth grader Jacob Haynes who has the honor of advancing to the state competition .

Strengthen your resume for future college applications. Deadline to apply is February 24th. 

A team of 21 students representing third, fourth, and fifth graders recently participated in their first service learning project. They asked the student body to donate canned food items to the House of Blessings. A few of the elementary members from the group helped box up the food items which were then delivered. 

The Wayne County Wrestiling team traveled to Owensboro on Saturday, February 2nd to compete in the Daviess County Duals. the Mat Cards will be back in action on Tuesday, February 5, when they host Whitley County for senior night at the Rodney Woods Gymnasium.

Students are invited to participate in the 2019 Public Service Recognition Poster Contest. This year's theme, "Making A Difference" should be expressed through the artwork.

Each month a selected group of students from each grade at Monticello Elementary, who have shown achievement in their school's monthly reading challenge, will get to read to Winston! He REALLY LOVES it when kids read to him and he is excited to meet you! Work hard, enjoy reading, and maybe YOU can earn an appointment to read to Winston!!!

Xaivea West sang the National Anthem to start the game on January 31st. The next home game will be on Thursday, Feb 7th when they play Whitley County at 7:30 pm. 

Home game held January 29th featured salute to two WCHS students honored as new U.S. Army Recruits. The team wore T-Shirts in appreciation of the U.S. Military 

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WCHS placed first with both the Middle School and Monticello Elementary School placing second. Congrats to all of the individual winners and high placements at the neighboring tournament held January 26th. 

At first glance, it looked like some kind of ‘sit in’ down the kindergarten hallway at Walker Early
Learning Center, which is part of Wayne County Schools. However, those involved were certainly not
protesting.

The dance is called the Sevillanas. It is a form of the flamenco dance that is very popular in southern Spain in Andalucia. The students are learning the first Sevillana that is composed of three parts. the paseillo is the first part and that is what she is teaching them. The project will culminate with a full dance for all classes and a celebration with traditional Spanish food from Pili's region of Spain. Pili is from Jerez de la Frontera in Southern Spain in the province of Cadiz. She has been performing the dance for nearly 45 years and loves to teach it and demonstrate it. When she receives her residency in the United States, she wants to teach and work with the people of Kentucky. If anyone is interested in having her demonstrate the dance to their students or group, they can reach her at 606-515-3905 or Mr. Barton at the High School.

The council has been discussing tobacco free schools, the wellness policy, and nutrition and physical activity report. Lake Cumberland District Health Community Educator Shannon Beaty reported on recent state legislation activity concerning all schools being tobacco free by 2020-2021. School Nutritionist Kathryn Tucker shared her department's recent "I Got Milk" campaign at the schools. Monticello Elementary Teacher Brian Jones is conducting a weekly 'boot camp' exercise class for the staff. Most of the schools have walking programs after school to increase exercise. The council encourages a variety of healthy activities and wellness opportunities for students and staff.    

Wayne County School classes have been cancelled Wednesday, Jan. 30 and
Thursday, Jan. 31, but students will be able to continue their studies on those days through Non-
Traditional Instruction, known as NTI days.Classes resume Friday, Feb. 1st.

Cardinal Boys next home game is Tuesday, January 29th at 7:30 when they face Casey County. Girls went on to beat Mansion County and Clinton County in the road leading to McCreary Central. Lady Cards play Thursday, January 31st at home against McCreary Central at 7:30. 

Three Wayne County Middle School students placed in the individual subject categories while the quick recall team placed third at the district tournament held at Russell County Middle School on January 19th. WCMS placed third overall with a total of 22 points. Casey County Middle School was first with 56 points, Russell County Middle School was second with 24 points, and Somerset Christian School was fourth with 18 points. 

With the second semester well underway, Wayne County Schools are preparing for the first parent-teacher conferences of 2019. 

Students attending WCHS have the opportunity to take classes at the Area Technology Center, headed by Principal John Kinnett. These classes pertain more to trade skills and business. Just like WCHS, the ATC participates in club day with three clubs of their own that can be found in the building.

The Mat Cards defeated John Hardin in pool action, then lost to Louisville Desales in a close match to miss the semi finals. Wayne County then defeated Ashland and Larue County to finish fifth overall. Wayne County Wrestling will be back in action on Tuesday, Feb. 5 when they host Whitley County at home for Senior night. The Elementary Team will also be participating on a second mat. Starting time is 7:00 pm at the Rodney Woods Gymnasium.

Special thanks to students from Bell Elementary for their festive artwork. in December. Their artwork was featured on the district's digital holiday card. They received a gift from Cental Office for their winning entry out of hundreds of submissions. 

Monticello Elementary students can learn more about Winston and therapy dogs through a book Randall is reading to them via a video they can tap onto online.

The Wayne Archery Teams participated in the Somerset Christian Tournament on January 19th. Both Monticello Elementary Team and WCHS placed second, with WCMS placing third amongst the teams. Congrats to Ragan Shelton for her 1st place female placement in the high school individual standings, as well as overall top female shooter award at the tournament.Brody Shelton also placed first in the elementary school individual category.

On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a local planning committee associated with Somerset Community College held a Unity Breakfast in celebration of MLK. Featured speaker Nurse Jo Ann Pugh, a Wayne County High School graduate, spoke about her journey and influences that have impacted her life. She is the founder of 50-Yard Line Mom, a movement dedicated to helping families of athletes pursuing professional sports. 

The Wayne County GT Coordinator Jennifer Chaplin has introduced a competitive Rubik's Cube Team to WCHS.

Students and chaperones from the study abroad Gifted and Talented program shared their latest adventure to Italy.

Wayne county Ag. Specialists brought fresh broccoli and cauliflower to teach them how to make veggie pizzas and brought them to Walker. The purpose was to encourage healthy eating habits starting at a young age.

Students trying to break Guinness Book of World Records with their multi-colored sculpture.

The Mat Cards will be back in action on Saturday January 2. They will travel to Lindsey Wilson college for the KYWCA State Duals. Starting time is 11 am in Columbia.

The Wayne County High School Band wants to introduce you to the new member of the guard and visual staff. He comes with a tremendous resume! Plans for the fall are well underway. Please help the band welcome Mr. Justin Clark!

The Dance Team competed at Somerset High School bringing home first place trophies in the categories Prop and Hip Hop.

The English Department is proud to begin offering peer writing tutoring during the school day starting on Tuesday, January 22. Any student interested in receiving writing assistance can visit a tutor in the library during 1st, 4th, or 6th periods. 

Among this year's additions are Book Club, STEM, and Country Line Dancing.

Cardinals beat Rockcastle County boys, while Lady Cards were defeated. Athletes wore Bovine uniforms beating the Rockets 83-43. The cheerleaders also wore uniforms from the past.

During the "Monticello" Night game on January 11th, the 1987 Monticello Trojan 12th Region Champions were honored as well as members of the Phillips basketball family. WCHS honored the traditions of Monticello Basketball by wearing Monticello uniforms recognizing all the great Trojan teams since the early 1900's.Monticello's last trip to the Sweet 16 was in 1987 under the direction of Coach Wade Upchurch led by sharp shooter Shane Blevins and outstanding forward Gary Campbell. Since 1989 the Wayne County Cardinals have made nine trips to the Sweet 16 under Coach Rodney Woods. These two programs are currently 6th and 9th all-time in wins for Kentucky.These two proud programs are now one and the future is exciting!

Nutrition service employees focus on optimum health and nutrition for students. They participate in specialized training at the start of each school year, as well as updates. They also participate in promotional activities and education opportunities to help students learn proper nutrition habits. The 2018-19 Nutrition Report shares a wealth of information reflecting the complexities of operating five cafeterias that served 448,184 school lunches and 388,010 school breakfasts in the 2016-17 school year. 

On January 12 th The Wayne County Archery Team traveled to Boyle County to participate in The Fifth
Annual Boyle County Rebel Classic.

Wayne County band program wishes to thank guest conductors Joni Farmer and Tim Allen, plus the Lindsey Wilson College Band for hosting this special event.. Congratulations to local musicians who were selected to attend through an audition process.

As Kentucky observes School Board Recognition Month in January, Wayne County is joining in the celebration by expressing appreciation to their board members. During the January meeting the board members were recognized for their service and dedication. In addition, the consolidated district improvement plan was discussed, an architect from Alt 32 shared information about the interior plans for the new career center, the nutrition/activity annual report was shared, along with discussions on instruction and other business. 

Jared Phillips 160 lb. wrestler for Wayne County was selected most outstanding wrestler of the Duals.The Mat Cards will be back in action on Saturday
December 15 when they travel to Lexington for the Tates Creek Duals.

The Wayne County GT Program is searching for K-12 students who are interested in the Rubik's Cube. This opportunity is open to all students. Please submit the online form for referrals by Friday, January 18. You may submit the online form here: https://goo.gl/forms/t7PitEULtFYvKDO62. For more information, please email Jennifer.chaplin@wayne.kyschools.us

The Center for Rural Development is hosting a grant writing workshop on January 17th.

The Monticello High School Basketball Team of 1987, who won the 12th Region Tournamanet, will be honored Jan. 11 during Wayne County's game against McCreary Central. Everyone is encouraged to wear their Monticello or Kentucky blue shirts.

The Biometric Check is a blood screening and biometric assessment that measures body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, blood glucose (sugar), and total cholesterol.

The Wayne County Cardinals Boy's Basketball Team and Lady Cards Basketball Team were both victorious in the January 4th doubleheader game. The Boys Cardinal Basketball Team defeated Perry County Central with a score of 66-48. On Jan. 5 they traveled to Lincoln County's Patriot Classic to play George Rogers Clak where they won (69-57). On January 11th, they play McCreary Central at 7:30 p.m. with a current record of 12 wins and only 3 losses. Also at the doubleheader, the Lady Cards defeated Adair County 53-43 at home bringing their record to 10 wins and 6 losses on Jan. 4. They were defeated at Southwestern on January 8th and return home on January 14 to play Rockcastle County at 6:00 p.m. for a doubleheader. Go Cards!

An alumni banquet was held and the former cheerleaders were honored at half time of the girls basketball game with West Jessamine

Several Wayne County students excelled in the individual competitions at the recent tournament. The WCMS Archery Team and WCHS Archery Team placed third.

All kinds of acts entertained the high school student body, just before the holiday break. Admittance was $2 or an item of canned foods as a fundraiser for the Hope Center.  A team of judges decided the first, second, and third place acts at the event. The talent show hosted by the Student Government Association made $662 towards the SGA funds. A total of 141 canned food items were collected and donated to the Hope Center. 

The Mat Cards will be back in action on Saturday January 5th at the Commodore duals at Perry
County Central in Hazard. Starting time is 10 am.

Elf The Musical JR. performed by Wayne County’s 21st Century program at Monticello Elementary was a real crowd pleaser, receiving excellent reviews from the audience.

Over 100  people attended the annual holiday party. There are currently 80 children enrolled in the local migrant program. Special thanks to St. Peters Catholic Church for helping with the gifts, as well as Monticello Banking Company for the refreshments and Rudolph movie at the local theatre. A PAC meeting was held after the movie and gift giving so parents could receive educational information and offer input into the program.

The Gear Up program appreciated the 154 parents and students who attended this special event. The college fair in the hallway included local bank representatives and college admissions counselors. Wayne County’s GEAR-UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) representatives were excited to bring a special event to campus on December 11 called College Night. The evening provided an excellent speaker, along with a barbecue dinner and convenient opportunities to learn about future options with college admission counselors and bank representatives.

Band Director Andy Critz expressed his appreciation to the board for funding the many programs offered to students. He especially appreciated the opportunities for band members. Board member Nancy Duncan received a plaque for her 8 years of service for the students of Wayne County.

WCHS art students are painting the banner. This year's theme is "Kentucky School Boards: Educate. Equip. Empower." The banner will be hung at the Galt House in Louisville at the annual KSBA Conference with banners from across the state.

Bell Elementary first graders were thrilled to receive tickets to ride the pretend Polar Express train in their hallway. Conductors admitted them to the train by punching their tickets as they boarded. Teachers shared The Polar Express book as they sipped hot chocolate and marshmallows in their pajamas. It was an exciting day at school just before the holiday break.

Every year the Jim Claypool Conservation Writing Contest helps educate students on soil, water, forestry, or wildlife conservation.

Wayne County Agriculture Extension office presented a goodie bag containing an apple piggy bank, 4-H water bottle and Frisbee, pencils and compliments of DQ, a coupon for a free blizzard. These second graders had learned how to plant broccoli in the school garden this past fall. 

Forest Quillen, a spokesperson for (word this better uwu)

FBLA Members express thanks to the community for their support. A total of 120 food items were collected and will be donated to the HOPE center.

The Wayne County Wrestling team traveled to Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday December 15th for the Commodore Duals at Tates Creek High School. The Mat Cards finished 5-0 on the day to win the tournament. They will be back in action on Friday, Dec. 21 and 22 when they travel to Brandonburg, Kentucky, for the Meade County Duals.Go Cards!

Check out the Wayne County Schools Christmas Concert 2018 video on the front page! Congratulations to bus driver David Brumley who proposed to Samantha Church Botts, one of the student musician's mom's.

The 2018 football season has come to a close, so we are taking a look back at what the Wayne County Cardinals were able to accomplish this past year.

Senior Cardinal Football player Aubrey Weaver was selected to participate in the Best of the Bluegrass All Star Football game on Dec. 9 th at Elizabethtown High School.

A total of 24 students from Marsha Bertram’s computer science classes visited SCC on Friday, November 30^th for a workshop in their 3D Printing lab.

A huge turn out of archers attended the second annual Cardinal Classic Archery Competition on Dec. 14-15 held at the Wayne County Middle School's gymnasium. Congratulations to numerous local archers on the Elementary, Middle School, and High School teams won awards. 

November 26th through the 30th was Masonry Week in Carpentry Class at the Area Technology Center. This yearly event gives insight to students about the trade and allows them to actually practice laying block.

The Cardinal Boy's Team was narrowly defeated by Pulaski County in overtime with a score of 83 - 79. Their next game is away at Danville on December 14th. The Lady Cards were defeated by Southwestern 43 - 56. They play West Jessamine at home on December 15th at 3:30 p.m.

Congratulations to the Wayne County band members who were selected for this honor. The All District Band will participate in a workshop on January 11th followed by a performance on January 12th at Lindsey Wilson College.

This year's theme was "Hometown Country Christmas." Winner of the Best Academic Float was Wayne County High School Student Government Association. Second place in that division was awarded to the Wayne County High School Lady Cardinal Soccer Team.

There are 72 Elementary, Middle and High School archers on the Wayne County Team this year. The Archery Team's first tournament of the season was held December 1st at McCreary County. Local archers brought home numerous awards they earned. They are looking forward to a large gathering of archers attending the upcoming Cardinal Classic at the Wayne County Middle School.

Wayne County’s 21'st Century program at Monticello Elementary is proud to be presenting
another one of their musical hits on Monday, December 17'th at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

The Kentucky Golf Coaches Association announced the selection of the 10th Region awards. Junior Reese Sexton, Junior Kameron Gehring, and Freshman Gehrig Sexton were all selected to the team; with Reese Sexton voted player of the year and Gehrig Sexton placing third in voting for player of the year. Coach Stewart Gregory was voted Coach of the Year in the 10th Region, only the second time in school history that a Wayne County coach has received such an honor.

A team of Bell Elementary students have been practicing their dribbling skills under the direction of their school principal. They have been practicing after school and on Saturday mornings for the past three weeks. They did a great job demonstrating what they have learned at a Go Cards Assembly, recently held for first graders. They will also be performing at Bell's next Go Cards Assembly for second graders. In addition, they made their debut on the Rodney Woods court at half time of the Girl's Basketball game on December 11th.  

The GEAR UP program helps students learn about future training and college opportunities so they can better prepare while in high school. 

Some 25 community helpers volunteered at 17 booths to teach 8th graders what a family's financial budget resembles. Many students are surprised to learn how expensive home expenditures can be on a monthly basis. The event also sheds light on career option incomes. 

Basketball season has been underway for the Girl's and Boy's teams. The Cardinals have been on the road with three wins having already defeated Garrard County, Lincoln County and Southwestern to date. They play their first home game Dec. 11 against Pulaski County at 7:30 p.m. Then they head to Danville on Dec. 14 and Mercer County on Dec. 17. The Lady Cards started their season at home defeating North Laurel. They went on the road and suffered losses at Casey and Lincoln Counties. They beat McCreary Central on Dec. 7 away and return home to play Southwestern Dec. 11th at 6:00 p.m. Go Cards!

The Wayne County Wrestling team traveled to Crossville, Tennessee on Saturday December 8th, for the Stone Memorial Duals. The Mat Cards finshed 4-1 in the dual tournament. 

In addition to being able to use our library catalog - Destiny - online from any computer, now when students visit the library they can search for items via the Destiny Kiosks! These are very user friendly and always on!

The annual Food Drive Challenge starts on Friday, December 7th and runs through next Friday, December 14th. This is a competition among 1st period classes to see which class can collect the most non-perishable food items. The winning class receives a doughnut party courtesy of FBLA during the week of December 17th.

WCHS Gear Up program will host Cardinal College Night for sophomores and juniors. The program feaures keynote speaker Jeremey Taylor. Be present for the apple watch drawing.

GREAT NEWS if your are still considering the Greece 2020 Travel Study Tour! The tour has exceeded its enrollment goal, but due to interest, ten more spots have been opened! Enroll by Friday, December 7th to receive the $200 discount. Contact GT Coordinator Jennifer Chaplin for more information.

 Monticello Elementary students were anxious to return to school for a family literacy night recently held, featuring children’s author Ronda Friend. They were even cast in part of her child-friendly performance...The students and staff clad in plaid and denim will most likely remember these fun teachable moments where educators went the extra mile to promote literacy.  

Senior Colton Morrow has been chosen as Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship recipient from Wayne County High School. 

A crew of students and staff members worked tirelesly to provide 850 meals for the less fortunate. Each year this group of volunteers do an awesome job planning, preparing and delivering holiday meals!

Congrats to the Lady Cards playing hard and winning in their home season opener 57-55. They were defeated by Casey County on the road Friday, November 30th. They continue to play on the road December 4th at Lincoln County, followed by a game on December 7th at McCreary Central. Their next home game is Tuesday, December 11 when they play Southwestern. Go Cards this season!

NED's Mindset Mission was an interactive school performance using story telling, puppetry, illusions and yo-yo tricks to take students on an entertaining journey with the character NED, NED taught the students valuable character education lessons.

The Wayne County Wrestling team opened their season Saturday December 1 at home in the Luke Troxell Memorial Duals. The dual tournament featured the three top teams from region 8 which included: Wayne County, Madison Central, and Danville. The Mat Cardinals will be back in action on Saturday December 8 when they travel to Stone Memorial High School for the I 40 Duals in Crossville, Tennessee. Start time is 10:00 am.

The Monticello Woman's Club is pleased to present the Chamber Choir from the University of the Cumberlands. The  Christmas Concert is December 3rd,  at 6:30 pm at the Wayne Historical Theater. The choir is under the direction of Dr. Jeff Smoak.

Students in the Early Childhood Education pathway received the first industry certificate of the stackable certificates on November 19, 2018 that will make them career/transition ready in the field.

Wayne County Schools are fortunate to have the Healthy Kids Clinic that moves from building to building to assist students and staff with health and wellness benefits. This semester the first dose of the Hepatitis A Vaccine has been administered to students and staff who have signed up through the Healthy Kids Clinic.  

The Family Resource Center was highlighted during the meeting, while the Born Learning Academy was underway.  

Monticello Woman's Club proudly presented Madison Johnson and Andrea Huffer with 1st place certificates for their winning entries in the GFWC-Ky 9th District student art contest. Both students are now qualified to represent Monticello Woman's Club and Wayne County High School at the GFWC-Ky state contest for students. Madison, grade 11, won the 3D computer sculpture category. Andrea, grade 10, won the computer design category for her original art design. This contest was open to all students grade 9 through 12 in the 16 counties that make up the 9th district.

Students did a good job landscaping the beds around the high school. They can complete the Horticulture and Plant Science Systems pathway with this class, Landscape and Turf Management.

On Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 11:30am, all guardians who are responsible for the care of a relative child are welcome to participate in the Relatives Raising Relatives meeting. The focus for this meeting will be Kinship Care. The meeting takes place at the Wayne County Public Library.

The Center for Rural Development presents Spirit of Giving Tree Lighting on Nov. 26th at 5:30 p.m.. Celebrate the magic of the holidays with a visit from Santa, music by the Waynetonian Choir, and more before the holiday performance of "Santa's Enchanted Workshop."

High-achieving WC students will be eligible for a travel study tour to Greece the summer of 2020.

The Learning Academy staff and their families lovingly prepared an outstanding country ham dinner for their students. They dined together in their log cabin classroom expertly decorated for Thanksgiving. Staff members at the Learning Academy include: Jason Kennett, Adam Chaplin and Barbara Simpson-Laws.

A group of young men served as greeters to show parents and friends to classrooms. Students were excited to have visitors and enjoy delicious turkey dinners for lunch at school.

The WCHS Library is pleased to offer a large variety of audio books/digital books in multiple forms for the students to read. 

Monticello Elementary students benefited from a Veteran's Program featuring speaker Certified Social Worker Noah Rice. Rice is veteran who served seven years in the Army National Guard, including 16 months deployed overseas. The Waynetonian Choir provided patriotic music under the direction of Jared Duncan. Special guest during the program was Army Reserve SFC Tim Bertram who shared information in Katina Shearer's classroom after the ceremony.

Bell Elementary put on a unique program honoring veterans. SGT Aaron Ambrosino is their "Adopt a Soldier" that they have sent cards and gifts to this school year. He has served 11 years in the Navy and this is his fourth year in the Army. He is currently stationed in Kuwait. He watched the program and was very appreciative of the school's patriotic efforts.Students in Rhonda Ward's second grade class were featured in the performance under the direction of Music Teacher Susan Helms. Representatives from the JROTC Cardinal Battalion were there to honor the Veterans.  

The run will start at the Wayne County Marketplace on Saturday, December 1st, at 11 a.m. All proceeds donated to Relay for Life.

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Calling All Artist and Creative Lovers of Literature! The WCHS Library is sponsoring a Literary Ornament Creation Event. 

The Wayne County High School JROTC and FCA are once again teaming up to feed the
shut-ins and less fortunate of Wayne County on Thanksgiving Day.

SFC(R) Allen Denny, a 1997 graduate of WCHS, was the guest speaker. He shared first hand information and take aways from his service with an appreciative student body. SFC Denny served in many leadership positions from Team Leader to Infantry Company First Sergeant. His combat tours and operational deployment include: Operation Enduring Freedom/Afghanistan (three tours), Operation Iraqi Freedom/IRAQ (one tour). He served a total of 42 months of combat. He is the father of Wayne County High School Junior Connor Denny.     

On the High School page, under quick links one can find "Counselors Corner," There students can find upcoming events, ACT dates, and much more important dates and information. 

Students are taking advantage of the approaching Christmas season by designing and offering 3D Christmas ornaments.

Preschoolers and kindergartners enjoyed the special reading night with teachers and classmates. Parents picked up valuable reading tips to practice with their children. Special thanks to the community volunteers who visited with families and handed out information and candy to students. Family Resource Center coordinated a pizza dinner to start off the festivities. 

 Wayne County’s Conservation District went all out to teach sixth graders safety tips during the 13^th Annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day. In fact, there were over 50 volunteers anxious to share information with students at the ten outdoor stations.

The Wayne County School District took part in the statewide High Attendance Day. Congratulations to Monticello Elementary who had the highest attendance figures (98.16%) amongst the local schools for the school district. Wayne County Middle School's 97.78% attendance rate placed them as the regional winner for large middle school category. The large elementary school winner was Liberty Elementary with 98.50% attendance and the large high school winner was Adair County High School 95.96%. Wayne County High School focused on spirit week activities leading up to homecoming during high attendance week and scored 95.19% attendance.  

Bell Elementary classrooms were filled with 78 excited first and second graders dressed in Halloween costumes at the “Learning is Not So Scary” Family Literacy Night. Students and parents had a great time at this special literacy event.

Third, fourth, and fifth grade students and their families can look forward to Monday, November 19 when a terrific motivational storyteller will provide two exciting assemblies during the school day, topped off with an evening performance for the entire family at Monticello Elementary.

Monticello Elementary recently hosted a Mega Party fundraiser after school that students enjoyed attending. Funds will help pay for new playground equipment.

There are several upcoming performances at the restored theater in Lancaster, Kentucky that will enhance the holidays.

A Cheer banquet will be held before the girl's game on Saturday, December 15th. 

 The BornLearning Academy at Walker Early Learning Center will continue this Tuesday, November 13^th for parents with young children not yet enrolled in school. Each session teaches valuable parenting strategies that will help prepare children for school.

Walker Early Learning Center raised: $2,859.49 and Online Donations: $560 for a grand total of: $3,419.49. Walker is super proud of their students and the parents support they have shown to St. Jude's Hospital. Kindergarten students participated in Trike-a-Thon during their P.E. time throughout the week of October 15th. Preschoolers participated on October 18th.

The Scarecrow Trail, which is sponsored by 'Tis the Season Gift Shop', Women in Agriculture, and the Wayne County Extension Office presented Walker Early Learning Center Principal Angela Ballinger with a total of $233.80 for the Imagination Library. This will sponsor eight children for a year to receive Imagination Library books

The first round of the playoffs featured a showdown between the 7-3 Wayne County Cardinals and the 4-6 North Oldham Mustangs at Jewell Field

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) provided assistance to Bell Elementary Staff at the Fall Literacy Night. Members of the ATC club read books to first and second graders who attended the "Learning is Not So Scary" event on October 25th. This is one of several service projects the FBLA club is involved in on the Wayne County Schools campus. Mrs. Dana Hurd and Mr. Rob Allen are the advisers of the club, which enhances students' leadership skills. 

     Preschool and Kindergarten students and their families are invited to attend a special Family Literacy Fun Night at Walker Early Learning Center this Thursday, November 8 th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
     A pizza party will be held in the school cafeteria, followed by a hike to different Reading Adventure Sessions inside classrooms. Families will have an opportunity to visit with one another and participate in several fun Family Literacy activities. The event is sponsored by Title I, Family Resource and Youth Service Center and the Lake Cumberland Reading Council.

The Wayne County Boy’s Cross Country Team finished 20 out of 32 teams at the state championship held at the Kentucky Horse Park on Saturday, November 3.

The Wayne County High School Boys Cross Country Team advances to the state competition this coming weekend on November 3rd as a result of their finishes at the Region 5 Class AA Championship held Saturday, October 27th, which was hosted by Wayne County at Cave Lake Event Park.  Go Cards!

Guest Readers read chapters to the students gathered around them from "Hats Off to Heroes" by Ronda Friend, The author will be visiting the school on November 19 during two upcoming assemblies. She will share her "Down on Friendly Acres" series. Check out htp://www.rondaFriend.com to learn about the author. Congratulations to the students who were the top readers at each grade level and got to meet the guest readers in person to preview the book. All students will get to be read to by the guest readers through digital means inside their classrooms.

A beautifully displayed buffet of refreshments was enjoyed by the after school kids. The WCHS Drumline was the featured entertainment. All kind of classes, crafts, and information were enjoyed by all who attended the special event.

Bell Elementary second graders in Jan Lewis’ classroom were cast in an informative nutrition special
program coordinated by health/physical education teacher Lois Bradley.

Wayne County School educators participated in a proclamation signing at the local courthouse to kick off activites and resources made available to students to emphasize school safety. Students signed pledges to be proactive in keeping schools safe, dressed up for Red Ribbon week, and learned about the Tipline that is located on the front page of the school district website during Kentucky Safe Schools Week held October 21-27. 

Local WCHS students learned about new trends in dairy farming and gained knowledge from female farmers. 

Wayne County Board of Education is pleased to announce Wayne County Schools are recipients of the federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) funded and regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Both educators were named "Hometown Heroes" in a surprise ceremoony at the start of the after school 21st Century Program. The surprise announcement was made in front of some 150 students who enjoyed cupcakes from American Woodsmen.

Reading Matters! Wayne County Schools’ 21st Century After School program will be hosting a special reading event
Thursday, November 1st at 5:00 p.m. that the community is welcome to attend. Conference speaker Mike Artell will captivate the audience at the Wayne County Middle School with some amazing insights into reading with your child. He is the author of more than 35 books. His talents also include working as an illustrator and cartoonist, as well as being a musician. He has spoken at hundreds of conferences, so don’t miss this interesting special event which is in conjunction with a school literacy grant. Door prizes and refreshments will follow the presentation.

Congratulations WCHS Freshman Riley Hicks was selected as a member of the 12th Region Soccer All Tournament Team, which was announced on Saturday, October 20 at Southwestern High School.

The Wayne County Lady Cards Volleyball team ended their season at a high level in the 12^th Region Championship game at Lincoln County High School, recently.

Elementary Cross Country runners have had a busy season competing at various meets. Girls Elementary Team placed first at the Cave Lake Fall Classic on October 20th.

The local event was held at Cave Lake Event course with all three levels of teams competing from various school districts across the area.

The library media center got into the fall spirit by hosting a decorated pumpkin contest. It was fun for the students who participated! The contestants decorated a pumpkin to represent their favorite book character or favorite book.

  First and second graders at Bell Elementary are benefitting from a new program being implemented this school year through the health/physical education classes geared towards child health.

Mindy Bell's second grade class were featured in a wonderful program portraying different careers, under the direction of Music Teacher Susan Helms, who is organizing a series of beneficial kids programs based on their "Community Helpers" and "What I Want to be When I Grow Up" units.  At the first assembly, the students were accompanied by an engaging ABC Career video that played in the background that explored different career options. On Thursday, October 25th, Jan Lewis' second grade classroom will be performing for the second grade classes and parents in the Bell Elementary's gymnasium The program is called "Fantastic 5 Food Stars" and ties in with their C.A.T.C.H. wellness program. Bell Elementary second graders can look forward to a Veteran's Program coming up on November 8th with representatives from the JROTC and local veterans with another special second grade classroom leading the program. 

Wayne County Rescue Squad, EMTs, Monticello Fire Department, and law enforcement spent a big part of their day showing off their equipment and sharing safety tips to the youngest learners. 

Steve and Doris Cundiff visited WCMS with their impressive collection of Native American artifacts to share knowledge with the students. 

The marching band's final competition was at the KMEA West AAAA Quarterfinals in Hopkinsville Stadium of Champions. Wayne County Marching Band finished their program "SHATTERED" in 10th place under the direction of Band Director Andy Critz and Asst. Director Tyler Cook. Congratulations on an outstanding season! The band added to the performance each week making great halftime entertainment at the local football games. 

Wayne County Extension Agriculture Service and FFA provided an outdoor classroom experience for first and second graders, recently. There were 600 pumpkins harvested so every child received their very own pumpkin in conjunction with a lesson on how pumpkins grow. 

Thanks to the GEAR-Up program, Wayne County High School juniors participated in TorchPrep's unique Boot Camp, which is a fast and proven program to help students dramatically transfor their ACT scores. TorchPrep representatives shared their information with content-specific strategies to help local students on October 18th.    

This week is KY Safe Schools Week and Red Ribbon Week. Dress up has to meet school dress code and full face and/or body make-up will not be allowed.

WCHS students presented Principal Justin Alley with a trophy they received at a reception held at the Campbellsville College Somerset Noe Education Center recognizing their Dual Credit High School partnership. The students were provided with information about scholarship opportunities. 

The college admission process is starting and Wayne County High School students are meeting with recruiters to match schools with their interests.

The Boys Soccer Team competed in the 48th District Championship with Southwestern winning on October 8th. The local team advanced to the 12th Region on October 16th with Somerset defeating Wayne at West Jessamine. Congratulations to soccer athletes Tylan Kennett, Nathan Burks, Jordi Santiz, and William Wright who were named to the All District team.

With classes back in session at WCHS, five new AP courses began.

Celebrate national school lunch week in the cafeterias this week. The theme this year is “School Lunch Lots 2 Love”.

The win bumped Wayne County's record up to 6-3. Wayne County will have some time to rest before their next matchup, which is against Madison Southern in two weeks at 7:30 PM. Russell County will take on Clay County at home at 8:30 PM next week. These teams both have had a rocky road up to this point with four consecutive losses for Russell County and five for Clay Country.

Congratulations to the Wayne County Volleyball Team won the 48th District Tournament recently held at McCreary Central. Wayne County beat Southwestern 3-2 to take the championship. They faced Pulaski County at Region on October 17th at Lincoln County winning 3-1. They advanced to play Thursday night, Oct. 18 against Southwestern. Go Cards!

21st Century is hosting their annual Lights on After School program. This year theme is the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Parents and the community are encouraged to attend this special event. 

Wayne County High School Girls Soccer Team advances to Regional Tournament and competes in second round, Wednesday, October 17th at Southwestern. District Tournament game was held on Monday, October 8th. The Lady Card lost 6-0, but advanced to the regional tournament as district runners-up. 

Wayne County Extension Service hosted a field trip to the UK Roundup at the UK College of Agriculture for local juniors and seniors on September 27. Eleven students enjoyed meeting with program-specific advisors to learn about educational opportunities and scholarships. The Roundup is a four-day series of events for students, faculty, staff and alumni in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment celebrating long-standing traditions, recent accomplishments and future directions.   

Reese Sexton ended the 2018 golfing campaign as Wayne County’s all time tournament winner, back-to-back Region 10 Champion, 10th Region Player of the Year, and Kentucky 1st Team All-State.

The Wayne County Cardinals Golf Team completed their best season in school history in 2018. Aside from being in the top ten in the state, the Cardinals won five invitational tournaments, won the 10th Region Championship, placed two golfers on the All-Region Team, and broke numerous school records.

An evening FAFSA workshop has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov 1st from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for seniors and their parents.

Go Cards is a familiar theme for fall harvest displays both on and off campus. Many of the decorators participated in the local fundraising event sponsored by the County Homemakers, Women in Agriculture, and Tis the Season Gift Shop. The theme this year is "Support Your Favorite Team/Sports Program." Wayne County Central Office tied with Wayne County Hospital as the winner of the Group/Organization Category. WCMS won the Viewer's Community Choice category. WC School employee Alan Doss and family won the Individual family category. Danny Conley's Monticello Florist Shop won the business category. There were 22 residences, schools and businesses that participated raising $220 for the Imagination Library.

The Softball Boosters are sponsoring the "Holler of Death" haunted house, taking place on October 19, 20, 26, 27th, and November 3rd.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Bell Elementary Special Education Department a $2,000 grant to support youth literacy.

At the October Board of Education meeting, Architect Mike Sparkman revealed the latest drawings of what the future Area Technology Center will look like and the Board honored Cadet Sergeant Daniel Ward on earning the Distinguished Junior Cadet Leadership Award at Camp Bluegrass JCLC 2018.  

Students enjoyed the reception held in the school bank.

Almost an acre of pumpkins were picked in the school garden located next to Walker Early Learning Center. The local Extension Service and FFA Agriculture students from WCHS sponsored the event.

The first round of Parent Teacher Conferences were well attended at Monticello Elementary. Upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled at Bell Elementary on October 4th from 4 to 7 p.m. and Walker Elementary is October 16th and 23rd, from 4-7 p.m.

Wayne County Schools will be conducting their second mandated bus evacuation on October 5th at 2:45 p.m., just prior to fall break set for October 8-12.

Wayne County Men’s Soccer squad moved to 8-5-1 on the season with a home win over the visiting Pirates of Berea on Senior Night.  The Cardinal’s lone Senior Nathan Burks was honored before the game for all his hard work and dedication to the program.  The senior goalie was able to go out on a high note holding Berea scoreless on the night by providing 8 saves and getting great support from his fellow defenders.  Will Wright lead the scoring effort with two goals on the evening.  Ty Kennett played a terrific header into the back of the net off an outstanding corner kick from Jordi Santiz to set the final score at 3-0, the fifth shutout of the season by the Cardinals. 

Kindergarten will participate in St. Judes Event during P.E. allotted time the week of October 15-19th PreSchool will be doing St. Judes Even t on October 18th

Wayne County Schools Food Service Department was able to participate regularly with seven sites within the local county during the summer months. They served 2276 breakfasts, 5739 lunches, and 291 suppers during June and July. Past and present local summer feeding program workers have a long standing record of going the extra mile for Wayne County children who needed the meals.

WCHS Guidance Department has invited several colleges to visit this week (October 1-5). Seniors are welcome to talk to admission counselors to discuss their applications to college, or to receive answers to questions.

The Wayne Co. Marching Cardinals traveled to Corbin, KY on Saturday, September 20th to compete in the Cumberland Falls Marching Invitational. The band placed 2nd in Class 4A and received Best Percussion in Class 4A. The band also received Best Percussion overall, 2nd Place Color Guard overall and place 3rd overall. The band will compete in KMEA Quarterfinals on October 20th.

 The Cardinals Golf Team won the 10th Region Title in dominant fashion firing a team total of 296, in turn, defeating runner-up Rockcastle County by thirteen strokes.Wayne County got to celebrate the victory at Wasioto Winds Golf Course in Pineville, KY just three years after they fell short by two shots for a regional championship at the same venue.

Flu vaccines will be available for students and staff through the Healthy Kids Clinic at specified locations during the week of October 15-19.  

Perfect to decorate your Chromebook or use as car decals! 

Check out the WCMS Newsletter on the WCMS website page under Quick links on the left-hand side!

Forms are attatched that must be filled out prior to the screening. Participants will need to have their Humana Vitality card or Go365 card. The first screening will be held October 1 at Walker Early Learning Center.

     The 2017-2018 Assessment and Accountability results have been released by the Kentucky Department of Education with all three local levels – elementary, middle and high school of Wayne County Schools scoring higher in Reading, Math and Writing from the previous year’s results.

Wayne County Schools recognized outstanding staff members from the 2017-2018 school year through nominations from peers, students and the community. Each year, the staff meets on their opening day and the Go Cards classified and certified winners from each building are announced. Selection is based on a  list of outstanding attributes like: dedication and knowledge in their field, does more than necessary and strives to exceed expectations, understands and demonstrates a commitment to students, determined to make a difference each day, and a desire to continue to grow as a professional. Thanks to the Monticello Bank, each person selected received a $100 check and the two "Most Valuable Player" staff members received an additional $150 gift. The staff fondly nominated two outstanding MVPs -  Valerie Hutchinson, a member of the IT Department and 1 SG George Snyder, a JROTC instructor. School Board Chairperson Donna Blevins and Monticello Bank Senior Executive Officer Jean Hicks presented the certificates and gifts.  

The Band received 8th overall in the competition. The Color Guard received 5th place overall, and Percussion placed 6th overall. The band will travel to Corbin High School on Saturday, September 29th for competition in the Cumberland Falls marching Invitational. 

Each day students and staff dressed in the theme of the day, pumping up for Homecoming.The hallways were decorated all week long leading up to Homecoming. 

Homecoming game successful as Cards roll over Clay County 56-14. On September 28 Cards travel to Rockcastle County to play at 7:30 pm

Homecoming King and Queen were Zach Dishman and Callie Phillips, 1st runners up were Kali Sloan and Johnathan Shepherd, and 2nd runner was Makena Hatfield and Adrian Martin.

The youngest students are learning about the 4-acre school garden by picking grape tomatoes. The FFA/Agriculture students and local UK Extension Service work in the garden to produce food for the school cafeterias.

Good Luck to Cards as they face Clay County tonight, Friday at 7:30 p.m. 

Cole Bell, a student of Wayne County High School, was chosen to participate in Morehead State University's Craft Academy. He is doing well and appreciates the opportunity he has earned. 

Craft Academy is a great fit for WCHS Senior Natalie Hutchinson. She participated in monthly classes last year to study abroad. She enjoyed studying the language and sight seeing in China. 

The Wayne County High School Football team made the three hour drive over to Harlan County to face the Black Bears Friday night (September 14). The team made it well worth the ride as they came out and made a statement with a 40-12 win.

Join us on Tuesday September 25, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. for an organizational meeting to form a support group for families who are responsible for the care of a relative child. 

Seniors and Gear-Up kids went to Somerset Community College to experience a valuable college fair along with a tour of the college, with a stop for pizza.

Wayne County High School students have never experienced such a customized approach to the variety of courses they may select from to design their schedules. They can follow traditional classroom courses at the high school, or they might select on-line courses at their fingertips. Not only are the subjects varied, but also the types of classes range from dual credit courses to advanced placement classes to work based learning opportunities like: cooperative education, apprenticeships, internships, or school-based enterprises.

A child’s attendance record at school is a predictor of academic success. Join the staff at Wayne County Schools in making High Attendance Day on Thursday, September 20 a huge success. The statewide event highlights the importance of regular school attendance and its link to student performance.

The Wayne County Marching Cardinals traveled to North Laurel High School for competition on Saturday, September 15th. The band placed 6th overall and 3rd in class 4A with their 2018 show entitled "Shattered". 

Grandparents visited their grandchild's classroom and then enjoyed snacks together, as well as shopping at the Book Fair.

Students and the study tour coordinator shared their extraordinary experience in Australia and New Zealand

Wayne County Middle School’s first Parent Teacher Conference of the school year will be Tuesday, Sept. 18 th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.  Parents are invited to come and talk with their child’s teachers and pick up their mid-term grades for the first nine weeks. 

     The Cardinal Football Team will be playing Clay County at 7:30 p.m. on September 21st which will be Homecoming for Wayne County. The king and queen will be crowned during half-time festivities.Students are currently voting for the Homecoming King and Queen on the website high school home page under Links on the left-hand column

     The Homecoming Parade will be held Thursday, September 20 along Main Street, concluding at the high school parking lot where a pep rally will be held.

     The classes of 1999 from both Monticello High School and Wayne County High School will be honored at the homecoming football game. The reunion for the classes will be held in the high school cafeteria, which will be open beginning at 6:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. Class members who need more information may call the high school at (606) 348-5575.

On Saturday, September 22nd, enjoy the first ever class on Country cooking hosted at the The Center for Rural Development by Chef Mete Sergin. Registrations underway! Call 606-677-6000 or register online for Country Brunch cooking class.

#1 rated Boyle County beat #6 Wayne County last Friday at Jewell Fied. On Friday, September 14, the Cards travel to Harlan Co to face off against the Black Bears.

Checkout new fiction and non-fiction books. Destiny- the school literacy's online catalog, and KYVL- Virtual Library. Also of interest is EBSCO Learning Express CENTERS on www.kyvl.org to practice ACT test items.

Representing Wayne County JROTC at Junior Cadet Leadership Camp 2018 Cadet Sergeant Daniel J Ward earned the overall JCLC Battalion Leadership Award. This marks the econd year in a row that a Wayne County cadet has earned this very prestigious award and is a testament to the exceptional academic and personal character Wayne County cadets exemplify.

Bell Elementary second graders planted broccoli and cauliflower in the four-acre school garden. WCHS agriculture students and the extension service assisted the youngsters. In addition, Wayne County FFA and Extension held a Farm to Fork special event recently. They provided tours of the garden and a meal with the fresh produce at the extension office. The event also served as a fundraiser for the Imagination Library.

#8 Lady Card Forward Junior Gracie Chaplin fends off #5 Lady Panther Midfielder Emily Grubbs. The Lady Cardinals improved their record to 5-1-0.

Four students from WCHS traveled across the globe to New Zealand and Australia during the 2018 summer through the district's gifted and talented program.

  Wayne County High School Arts and Humanities/Video Teacher Tim Withers was recruited to teach teachers and media specialists from across the state how to incorporate multimedia and other technologies into their classroom, this past summer. His class focused on virtual learning.

The UK Agriculture Extension Office visited the young students to show them how to plant broccoli. They also taught the students basic needs for the broccoli and how to properly care for them.

Students enjoyed milk and cookies in the outdoor classroom where they welcomed their grandparents. They were anxious to show their grandparents the playground located behind the outdoor classroom.

Congratulations to the Wayne County Cardinals who won a late night game due to lightning delays with a score of 57-40. Wayne County faces Boyle County at home September 7. Come out to Jewell Field and support the Cards!

WCHS students enrolled in Somerset Community College (SCC) dual credit courses were invited on campus to attend spirit week. Students visited booths set up to showcase clubs and activities at the community college. Students participated in a pie eating contest, a scavenger hunt, and a chalk drawing contest. Wayne County Schools offers: English 101-102, Art History Humanities 105, and Biology 112-113 (lab) classes at school through a partnership with SCC. Numerous students also take a variety of online individual courses from SCC and other colleges that are plugged into their regular school schedules following different career pathways. For instance, they can pick from numerous courses ranging from psychology to public speaking to a computer app class. In addition, approximately ten students are currently enrolled in Cardinal University online dual credit classes throughout the day at home through virtual blocks on their schedule. Wayne County ATC has 80 students grades 9-12 pre enrolled in dual credit for classes at the Area Technology Center. The program areas involved are Health Science, Business, Automotive, Carpentry and Machine Tool Technology.  

Bell Elementary received a new American Flag courtesy of a second grader and his family. Grayson Denny noticed the school needed a new flag at parent pick up and took action. 

The Cards fell to the Taylor County Lady Cardinals 1-4. Come out and support them at their next home meet on Thursday, September 6th at 6:30 p.m. when they face Knox Central.

This year's officers are excited about the future of FFA and shared photos from their camp experience.

Students could not help but notice some alterations to the hallways this school season at the Wayne County High School. Besides the familiar student work, college signage, club advertisements, and ACT All Star student photos displayed on the walls – now something new stands out. Alumni who served in the military are being recognized and the community can help with this project.

WCHS Student Colton Morrow attended the Governor’s Scholar Program over the 2018 summer.

The learning continued on campus over the summer for the fifth through eighth graders enrolled in the 21st Century Summer Camp, as well as a Credit Recovery online program through extended services for high school students. In addition, the summer feeding program helped keep kids fed on and off campus with the help of the mobile Lunchbox Express. For those who chose to travel long distance, the GT trip took students all the way to Australia/New Zealand.

The Center for Rural Development's Business & Community Training Center has career and workforce training classes for employees and employers in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. We have our regularly scheduled business classes for August and a new series of no-cost soft skills training workshops in four different locations in the region.

Please join us for the 2018 BornLearning Academy at Walker Early Learning Center. The academy is for parents with children age 0-4. This series of family workshops is open to parents of children not yet enrolled in school. In each of the six sessions, parents will learn a parenting strategy that will help prepare their child for school. At each ession, dinner is at 5:30pm, followed by workshops at 6:00pm and a door prize drawing at 7:00pm/

All former Wayne County Cardinals and Monticello Trojan Men’s Basketball Players are invited to a Golf Outing on Friday, October 12th at the Monticello Country Club.

The Wayne County Cardinal football team traveled to 5A Pulaski County Friday night (Aug. 24) and came back victorious. Come out and support the Cards as they play their home opener Friday, August 31st against the Raiders from Warren East. The Cardinals won this matchup 41-16 last season. Go Cards!

Wayne County preschool classes began Monday, August 27^th for both PM and AM shifts at Walker Early Learning Center. Youngsters were eased into their new routine with an orientation event and phase-in visit to help them comfortably enter school. The staff go all out to welcome families and create a wonderful and magical learning environment.

They will continue to come at least once a month again this year to the middle school. These are the dates: Sept. 19, Oct. 24, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 23, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, and Apr. 24 (subject to change only if a higher priority schedule item requires such change).

 Led by Junior and 2017 2nd Team All-State golfer, Reese Sexton, the Cardinals have won four tournament championships and set the pace to  contend for a Regional Title the last week in September.

Wayne County preschoolers can take advantage of a wrap-around program for 3 and 4-year-olds that provides daycare services at Cardinal Kids Campus. The five-star rated child care program has been moved to a newer facility just behind Walker Early Learning Center where the children can take advantage of special opportunities connected to the school building. The young students receive enrichment studies with a certified teacher that reinforces their preschool lessons, so it is a wonderful opportunity for students to get a 'leg up' on learning.

First and second graders were happy to come to school and enjoyed all the first day activities underway in their classrooms.

An Academic Challenge Cap ran simultaneously with a Survivor Camp and Lights Camera Action Camp during the exciting adventures students enjoyed.  The Hazard Challenger Learning Center, EKU Hummel Planetarium, Newton's Attic, Northern Kentucky Aquarium, and Mt. View Campsite were popular Field trips in June and July.

Bus evacuations are underway at each school. Buses were brought to the buildings and every student is participating in the bus evacuation procedures. These evacuations are very beneficial since some students are transported by their parents and miss the evacuatons during the remainder of the year. The teachers also participate in this exercise.

The 11-member color guard is led by Captain Maggie Stinson. The color guard spends a lot of time practicing choreographed routines to perform during the Wayne County High School marching band season.

Tennessee basketball VFL Rodney Woods (1972-75) was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) Hall of Fame at the association's national convention in South Dakota in June.Congratulations to Coach Woods who has served as the boys' basketball coach at Wayne County High School for the past 32 years and been named Kentucky Coach of the Year twice.  

The Center for Rural Development's Business & Communtity Training Center has career and worforce training classes for employees and employers in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. We have regularly scheduled business classes for August and a new series of no-cost soft skills training workshops in four different locations in the region.

The Cardinals opened their 2018 campaign with a home victory over the Falcons of Monroe County on August 14th by a margin of 3-0.

Tanner Thompson, a 2018 graduate, was selected by the Hagan Scholarship Foundation to receive a full scholarship to the University of Kentucky. This need-based and merit-based scholarship, valued at up to $48,000 over four years, was provided to over 300 students from rural America in 2018.

The Wayne County District's enrollment was up on opening day, August 15th, compared to last year's first day of classes. 

First through sixth grade Wayne County students are eligible to play Youth League football. 

Students learned where their classes were located, filled out paper work, and enjoyed meeting mentors and teachers. Several 2017-18 high school help desk students assisted the computer science/tech department distribute over 250 Chromebooks during orientation.There are 956 students enrolled at the high school.

Families learned where classes were held inside the middle school. They were provided information regarding everything from lockers to technology to transportation. The Kona Ice truck pulled up to the front door of the building as a treat for students.

Leah Turner was selected to share her classroom work through the Kentucky Reading Project. Turner incorporated historical context with literature when her classroom read Candy Bomber by Dr. Diana Port of Eastern Kentucky University.

Third graders and their families met administrators, teachers, and even Winston, a trained therapy dog that will be part of a reading incentive program. Fourth and fifth graders had their own orientations on another night at Monticello Elementary.

Incoming Kindergarteners got to explore their school building and their parents completed paperwork covering everything from perks made avaliable like; art, music, family resource center, health, transportation, and library.

The STOP! Tipline is designed for use as an "online" reporting/prevention tool which is provided free by the Kentucky Center for School Safety.   If students, parents or community members know of an unsafe situation in school (bullying, weapons, drugs or alcohol, etc.), they can anonymously pass on that information to school personnel by using this basic email format.

With a variety of improvements underway over the summer, Wayne County students can expect to experience a fresh and inviting environment when they return to campus. Robust student services and speciliazed trainings to empower educators will benefit the entire student body.

As the camp draws to a close, the Wayne County Band performed for parents and friends. They had practiced marching and had learned the opening to this year’s performance piece.

All Wayne County bus drivers and bus monitors participated in a state-mandated safety and procedure update on August 6. Drivers practiced proper bus evacuation methods and brushed up on their first aid skills.

WCHS student Colton Morrow visited Washington, D.C., in the South Kentucky RECC Washington Rural Electric Youth Tour.

Special guests and families enjoyed an awards cookout luncheon to celebrate all of the student accomplishments. Students received awards, while four graduating seniors were recognized.

The purpose of the Center is to help students overcome obstacles and be successful in a 21st century global society. Students took pride in their facility and have created a log cabin room, college and career room, besides their classrooms They also painted a concrete retaining wall that leads into their entrance into the downstairs of the former Turner Intermediate Building.

The Cardinals face Lincoln County as they warm up for the 2018-19 football season. Their first regular game is August 18th at Danville when they play Frederick Douglas at 6:00 pm.

Wayne County High School student Nicole Hesse was chosen as the Wayne County Rogers Scholar.

The 2018 Academic Hall of Fame banquet celebrated students' hard work achieving high grade point averages. There were 34 students who met the stringent criteria to be inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame. WCHS Media Coordinator Carol Ford coordinated the wonderful banquet completely decorated in their honor. Superintendent Wayne Roberts and WCHS Principal Justin Alley spoke to the students and their families at the annual event, followed by a delicious dinner.   

WCHS Academic Hall of Fame seniors were honored at the 2018 Academic Hall of Fame Banquet.

Approximately 400 students and their families were excited to meet their new teachers in their classrooms. Families also had an option to attend a learning fair in the cafeteria for transportation, health, and extracurriculars. Students observed the new Kinetex antibacterial carpeting in the media center.  

     Nicole Hesse, daughter of Emily and Matt Hesse, was chosen as the 2018 Roger Scholar from Wayne County. Nicole was one of 60 accepted students, and participated in the program. from July 8th to July 13th.

The Marching Cards are spending their summer on the field practicing for the upcoming season.

The Wayne County Middle School eighth grade volleyball team was recognized at the home volleyball game with McCreary County. They will be going to WCHS this fall. Coaches Jamie Hutchinson and Leslie Rice were proud of their players as they concluded the season. 

Parents are reminded to make sure that their children are up to date with the new immunizations implemented for the 2018-2019 school year.

It's a need that Wayne County Superintendent Wayne Roberts and the school board plans to meet for the next school year—the addition of another School Resource Officer on campus.

Students who took classes in the Family Consumer Science career pathway and participated in Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) participated in a service learning project where they collected donations for the Ronald McDonald House. They took the donations to the house on May 7 and then took a tour of the facility. 

New immunization requirements for Kentucky school children are effective for the 2018-2019 school year. All children agges 18 months to 18 years of age must now get a two dose series of the Hepatitis A vaccine. All children ages 16 and older are required to have a meningitis vaccination, which is considered a booster dose from their 6th-grade vaccinations.

Wayne County High School was recently named a GRAMMY Signature School and the band was granted a $2000 community award.

Wayne County Middle School students are using 3-D technology to learn and create nearly every day. Art teacher Juliet Perkins uses Virtual Reality (VR) software and 3-D printing to expose her students to what she believes is the industry of the future.

The 2017-2018 School year was filled with tech fever spreading through Wayne County High School

The Wayne County Middle School Academic Team was hard at work during the 2017-2018 school year. After a year of success, four middle school students competed in the Academic Team Governor’s Cup finals in Louisville.

Colton Morrow, a rising senior at Wayne County High School, recently completed his Rogers Scholars community service project which included spending hundreds of hours in a local cemetery removing debris along with cleaning, repairing and restoring tombstones. 

The Wayne County 21st Century Drama Camp performed for parents and peers at the Historic Wayne Theater.

Wayne County Schools was proud to host the University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Satellite Camp on June 30. The gym was filled with 93 students, their parents, and plenty of community members who were eager to be a part of the basketball action.

Thanks so much to those retiring who contributed an amazing 706.5 total years to the students at WC schools. Many thanks!

DVD copies of some of Wayne County's special events from the end of the school year are now available at the schools for $10 each.

Melinda Turner, senior manager of School Health and Wellness, shared a lesson on The Dairy Alliance with first and second graders.

Parents enrolled children in Head Start, preschool, and kindergarten during this informational fair. Children also had access to the Healthy Kids Clinic for school physicals and many won door prizes!

Wayne County School employees will be attending close to 30 different trainings and workshops this summer to continue the progress already underway in providing the best practices available to help educate and care for students.

On June 12, Members of the Wayne County Board of Education broke ground for construction of the new Area Technology Center, which will be located behind Wayne County High School. The Board members were assisted by ATC Principal John Kinnett and the architects behind the new ATC design. 

Kindergarten students learned to shell peas after pulling the pods from the plants they grew in raised beds.

 The WCHS Lady Cards hosted a Basketball Camp for first through eighth grade students.

Agriculture students work with UK Extension Agriculture Department to establish a school garden at the beginning of the season.

Among other things, such as more discussion on the new ATC, a few of the WC district teachers who had attended the 'Share Fair Celebration...Appreciating Educators and Literacy' spoke about the event.

While trainings are underway this summer, professional development opportunities have already been in full speed the past year.  In fact, this past spring, a significant culmination for 31 local educators happened in a remarkable setting filled with conscientious teachers and para-educators. Wayne County teachers had participated in a yearlong professional development opportunity offered through the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (CCLD).

Monticello Elementary students are fortunate to be able to study the Spanish language in third, fourth and fifth grades

Learning by working together in a team effort as a skill future employers will want from students as they enter the work force. Hoover was one of several local teachers that participated in a manufaturing externship to learn how to better prepare students for manufacturing jobs in the area.

Every year, high school teacher Todd Barton helps his students learn more about the Spanish culture by letting them create their own piñatas. This not only helps them learn more about Spain and other countries, but it gives them a hands-on experience and even gives the students a chance to be creative.

The Wayne County Varsity Dance Team participated in the Universal Dance Association’s summer dance camp in Panama City Beach, Florida, from June 7-11 th .

The students of the high school computer science program spent two days working with the students of WELC.

WCHS celebrated its annual Senior Breakfast to honor the seniors of 2018.

Both the Wayne County High School and Area Technology Center were rewarded for their participation in the MakerMinded point program.

Wayne County High School has been added to the eight locations that the John Calipari Satellite Camp Tour. Those attending the program will be given a chance to work with current UK Men's Basketball players. Prizes will be given away, and every student will be given a special UK camp T-shirt. The program is open to both boys and girls and costs $90.

Register online here!

Join 21st Century's Drama Camp students for their performance at The Historic Wayne Theater on Friday, June 15th, at 6:30 p.m.

At the annual 32nd Excellence in Teaching Ceremony, Campbellsville University recognized 169 teachers from 60 school districts. Teachers honored for the Wayne County School System were Mindy Bell,Maria Miller, and Jared Criswell.

 Wayne County Schools is once again providing summer meals to kids from the Lunchbox Express mobile kitchen. A food service team travels the city of Monticello to make sure all children of the community have full bellies during the summer months.

Rising WCHS juniors Mackenzie Crabtree and Nate Helton were selected to serve as ambassadors at this summer’s Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership conference. The two attended the conference from May 31 to June 3 at Transylvania University.

Before the end of the 2017-2018 school year, the WCHS Drama Classn put on a wonderful performance of a play by Steven Stack, which they presented to the students at school and for the public in the evening.

Wayne County High School Junior Emily Meeks took advantage of the school’s early graduation program so she could get a head start on higher education. Emily worked hard to complete her high school credits in time to graduate with the Class of 2018.
 

WCHS seniors were celebrated by their teachers, community members, and college recruiters at their final awards ceremony.

                Wayne County High School 2018 graduating senior Breanna Tuggle recently signed with the Campbellsville University Tigers Archery Team, which will provide a partial scholarship added to a performance grant. The coed team is fairly young at the private Christian school located in Campbellsville, Kentucky.

Monticello Elementary third, fourth and fifth graders did an outstanding job portraying characters in the wonderful musical. The students worked hard at drama practices after school through the 21st Century Program for a semester. The evening performances for the public received standing ovations.  

The Wayne County Casting Cardinals had a good year participating in a club league with neighboring student anglers, as well as at several larger competitive tournaments.
 

The Commencement ceremony included an invocation led by Hunter Davis, Jayla Baker's Salutatorian's Address, an emotional President's Address by Tanner Thompson, a Valedictorian's Address by Jacob Wright, and a benediction led by Alexis Reagan.

Recent-graduate Taylor West celebrated a State Championship in the 100-meter wheelchair track race on May 18 at University of Kentucky. Taylor has been participating in track since her seventh grade year. This makes her fourth regional and state championship since 2013.

Summer Kick-Off for the Lunch Box Mobile Express is June 8 at the Aspire Center. The Lunch Box Express brings free meals to kids in the community.

Wayne County Schools Gifted and Talented Program is sponsoring two big events headed into this weekend.

JROTC cadets recieved numerous ribbons and medals in front of a large audience.

Walker Early Learning Center preschoolers were presented with awards at a musical program. Each color group was represented at both the morning and afternoon programs. The preschool program offers two sessions four days a week, as well as transportation and a wrap-around childcare enrichment program.

After celebrating the academic strides they made this school year, each student received a packet with summer reading options so they can read on their independent level this summer.

Student Council members Jasmin Coffey and Jeffrey Hardwick gave the welcoming remarks. After a year of hard work, eighth graders earned the following awards: Character Education, Rogers Explorers, LEAF, Extra-Curricular Activities Participation, Perfect Attendance, Near-Perfect Attendance, Honor Roll, All A'S, Academic Excellence, and Citizenship.

Students of all ages had fun participating on a sentimental journey during the Senior Walk Through. Graduating seniors toured Wayne County Middle School, Monticello Elementary, Bell Elementary, and Walker Early Learning Center. They were cheered on by young Cardinals and former teachers along the way, not to mention some very proud Moms!

Bell Elementary students received awards for citizenship, AR attendance, mastery in reading/math, site words, hand-writing, and character education.

Third, fourth, and fifth graders were recognized in individual ceremonies.

Lady Cardinal Basketball Camp will be held May 30th through June 1st.

The TARS club at WCHS embarked on a journey to Frankfort, Kentucky on May 15th to tour the Governors' Mansion and also the Old Capitol building. The group also spoke with Representative Ken Upchurch. 

District Health Coordinators from Kentucky gathered for training with KDE school health consultants and veteran health coordinators recently on the Wayne County School campus in the Turner cafeteria. The meeting focused on tips to orientate new health coordinators on their roles in schools. Topics addressed included: new infinite campus reports to help nurses meet the new DPH immunization requirements,coordinating policies and health services with state and federal law, data collection requirements, and end-of-year reporting.  

Wayne County will be hosting both of these tournaments beginning May 21st.

21st Century has begun preparing for its 2018 summer camp program. Students need to sign up for the popular program ASAP!

The FCCLA club members assisted the preschool staff at all kinds of booths on a beatiful and sunny day. Slushies were a big treat during these outdoor activities.

Wayne County was well represented at the 19th annual ‘Share Fair Celebration…Appreciating Educators and Literacy’ with 48 Wayne County educators participating in a dozen presentations in Louisville on April 21st. The Fair is the culminating event where teachers gather to present and discuss their yearlong Literacy Action Plans they have been working on throughout the school year as part of the Kentucky Reading Project or Adolescent Literacy Project.

Star-studded Open House for Fall Preschool to be held May 17th from 4-6 p.m.

Students from Wayne County Middle School and Wayne County High School performed at their Spring Concert.

 The Wayne County Boys Tennis Team just finished their season after becoming runner up in the region for the second year in a row. Actually, it was the third time in the last four years that the team would secure that place. The girls team did not advance to state.

It is time to nominate outstanding individuals who are employed by Wayne County Schools for the Go Cards Awards ceremony, which will be held on the opening day for the staff in August.

Teacher requests will be accepted at Walker Early Learning Center from April 30, 2018 – June 15, 2018 regarding preschool and kindergarten classes. In order to place a request for a teacher, all paperwork must be completed and turned into the front office.

Wayne County Gifted & Talented Program is offering a variety of summer camps. All GT and Honor Roll students who will be in grades 6-12 next fall are invited to apply by email to Jennifer.chaplin@wayne.kyschools.us. Camp information is provided below:

Students from the after school Robotics class participated in the competition.

On May 8th, The Center for Rural Development will be presenting "My Mouth is a Volcano," based on an award-winning book by Julia Cook.

Wayne County High School holds another exciting Prom.

The 20 cast members from the class are excited to present the play that they have worked on in class this semester.

The 2017-2018 Academic Hall of Fame Banquet will be held May 7th.

Students at Monticello Elementary, Wayne County Middle School, and Wayne County High School are preparing for the statewide K-Prep testing.

Wayne County Area Technology Center students from the Wayne County Skills USA Club traveled to compete in state competition at Louisville, Kentucky on April 11th. Over 800 students competed at the statewide event. Ten Wayne County ATC students competed in a broad range of competitions that tested their trade skill levels and leadership skills.

The ATC appreciated a donation towards the construction of a new center. The WCMS were grateful for a contribution towards the 21st After School Program and the school store. The gifted and Talented program recevied funding toward their students upcoming study abroad trip expenses.

Seniors signed with a variety of colleges including SCC/KCTCS, UK, Lindsey Wilson, Cumberlands, EKU, WKU and U of L. Also, several students announced their inlistment plans into the military.

Area Technology Center students in the Business Management class recently took a trip to Winchester, KY, to tour the Ale-8-One Bottling Company. They began their tour with a short video giving the history of the company, how they got their name, and how the company's products were discovered and designed.

       Get ready for wonderful entertainment by a cast of 39 local students presenting Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. The local version of the popular Broadway play will be held at the Monticello Elementary School gymnasium on May 1st and May 3rd at 6:00 p.m.

After the opening ceremony to start the events, the Wayne County Raiders first challenge for the day was the One Rope Bridge event. This event is one of the most popular and competitive events at every Raider meet. Requiring precision timing and teamwork, while installing a rope across a span 50 feet or more over a water obstacle and getting the entire team across the rope in the least amount of time. The Cardinal Raiders were able to perform this event with a time of two minutes and eight seconds. A very good time for this activity and a time that would earn the team a second place overall finish for this event.

From April 16th to 18th students competing at the Kentucky FBLA SLC attended the conference in Louisville.

It is with great pleasure that the National High School Athletic Coaches Association announces the upcoming induction of Wayne County High School Boys’ Basketball Coach Rodney Woods into the NHSACA National Hall of Fame. This year’s induction ceremony for the Class of 2018 will take place at the National High School Athletic Coaches Association’s national convention at the Ramkota Hotel in Sioux Falls, SD in June.  This year’s class includes thirty coaches from eighteen states across the nation. Coach Rodney Woods was selected for this national honor by his state’s high school coaches’ association. 

Ten eighth graders were recognized at the home volleyball game with MCCreary Central. They will be moving on to Wayne County High School this fall. Congratulations to this young ladies! Go Cards!

The Child Plus Fair will be held in the Rodney C. Woods Gymnasium. Upcoming preschool and kindergarten students may register for school.

Local staff members participated in walk-ins before classes began on Friday, April 13th, while another delegation represented Wayne County in the Frankfort protest at the state capitol building as they supported public education. The staff have been following state government's budgeting process for education and offered input during the process.

Wayne County Middle School conducted another memorable Operation Preparation special event for the eighth grade class, recently.The career exploration event helped local students learn where their passions fall, so they can customize their high school experience to support their eventual career goal. 

The camp will be open to the first 60 students ages 8-12 to turn in a completed application.

As the 2017-2018 school year draws to a close, teachers will be available to discuss student progress at designated times, as well as by appointment as is always the case, during  the fourth nine weeks.

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live takes you on a breathtaking journey that begins in pre-historic Australia.

Potential artists participated and had some great messages to share about school breakfasts. They took part in a contest to "Create an Ad for School Breakfast!" There were two winners; Courtney Church from Monticello Elementary and Danny Joe Condreay from WCMS. The runners up were; William Melton from Bell Elementary and Amanda Harvey from WCMS.

Wayne County’s Taylor Bell not only travels across the country on archery circuits and is the top archer on the school’s archery team, but he also serves as the commander of the WC JROTC Battalion, in addition to being an outstanding academic achiever.

 Starting this week, Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt will host a series of
Town Hall meetings across Kentucky focused on high school graduation requirements.

Wayne County Food Service Department is excited about Let’s Move with Summer Food as they begin preparing for the 2018 Summer Food Service Program.  The tentative calendar will be June 4-July 20, 2018 where children and youth 18-years and younger eat free.  

The Kentucky Arts Council invites Kentucky schools to be part of the fun and excitement of the Kentucky Derby by decorating canvases for the Governor’s Derby Celebration.

On March 15th, the staff at Bell celebrated literacy in a big way. Families of first and second graders attended the evening event with food, stick horse races, and rotating reading events in classrooms beautifully decorated in Western attire, barns, and wagons.

On Tuesday March the 26th, the High School's Student Government Association and the Gear Up Program traveled to Frankfort to tour the Capitol. During the tour, the students met Senator Max Wise and Representative Ken Upchurch. The students learned a lot of new and interesting facts about the Capitol building architecture and what goes on within the marble walls.

The Concert Band members received straight distinguished ratings at the recent Festival held at the Rural Center for Development in Somerset. The band members are under the direction of Andy Critz. 

Children played in a preschool room, getting used to school, while the parents were provided with enrollment information and what to expect once thier children are attending preschool and kindergarten.

This program brought a fun and entertaining twist to an old performance.

The night of the semifinal match at Pulaski County High School, All-Region and Academian Awards were given out. Senior Jakson Baker was selected to the 12th Region All-Region Regular Season team. The Cardinals also had 2 players that received the academic award: Seniors Riley Woods and Jakson Baker. Congratulations to both young men on their honors! Go Cards!

Wayne County Schools Superintendent Wayne Roberts was recently inducted into the 2018 12th Region Hall of Fame. He and a Monticello School former athlete were amongst a dozen individuals who were reccognized during the KHSAA Boys Basketball Regional Tournament. Roberts was nominated for the award by his home school. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a contributor, during a halftime ceremony at the Boys Regional competition hosted by Pulaski County.  

On Thursday, March 15, 2018, 17 Wayne County FFA members participated in the Lake Cumberland Regional FFA Day.  Students participated in various speaking contests (Fair - Good - Excellent - Superior).

Wayne County School Board recognized the Wayne County JROTC Cardinal Battalion on
receiving the Gold Star Award and being named an Honor Unit with Distinction (HUD), which is the
highest level a cadet battalion can be rated on a Junior ROTC Program of Accreditation, known as JPA.

Students of WCMS were exposed to the harsh truthes of Josh Hale's "True Lies" program.

Recently, FFA members participated in National FFA week. This week long celebration takes place every year during the week of George Washington’s birthday and gives FFA members the opportunity to show their FFA pride. Members had the opportunity to dress up and compete for the title of FFA King & Queen and Prince & Princess.

Freshman Macey Blevins had a historical season on the basketball floor. She set the single game scoring record for Wayne County Girls at 38 against Pulaski County. In the same game she eclipsed the 1000 point mark. Macey was also selected for the All-Region team, as well as the 12th Region All-Tournament team. Congratulations to Macey Blevins! Go Cards!

         In the wake of an effective school safety-training event, participants have said they appreciated the information provided by the Kentucky State Police. The state police provide the training to schools and other facilities across the state.

Wayne County Schools recognize World Down Syndrome Day. Wayne County Schools are asking the community to join them in wearing mismatched socks to recognize World Down Syndrome Day on Wednesday, March 21st, 2018.

Wayne County ATC's FBLA chapter attended the FBLA Regional Conference at EKU on March ninth.

The Wayne County JROTC Cardinal Battalion has once again received the highest level ranking
possible putting them amongst the top 15 percent of Army JROTC programs across the country.

The WC JROTC Ball was held on Feb. 24th at Dale Hollow State Park. Cadet Major Harley Baldwin and Cadet Captain Brianna Bybee were named the king and queen. Sergeant First Class Tim Bertram, a former JROTC cadet, was the guest speaker. Cadets were served a delicious steak dinner at the 25th anniversary formal event.

Dennis Boggs traveled from Nashville, Tn., to share Lincoln's story and the Civil War with students. He shared interesting historical facts with a wonderful performance at Wayne County High School, Wayne County Middle School, and Monticello Elementary.

On Saturday March 3rd the Wayne County Elementary Little Mat Cards traveled to Paintsville KY for the Kentucky State Wrestling Tournament hosted by Johnson Central Wrestling Boosters. The team placed 4th overall. Huge congratulations to those wrestlers! Go Cards!

Wayne County High School students Riley Woods and Lane Turner are headed to the University of the Cumberlands for their postsecondary education with the help of football scholarships based on athletics and academics.

The three top readers read Green Eggs and Ham on the announcements in coordination with the green eggs and ham breakfast to all of the students and staff. Students celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday by dressing as twin characters from his books. Inside the classrooms students worked on being the reader of the day. A map of the United States in a hallway was a place students congregated to mark where they had traveled in the books they were reading. Teachers focus on reading everyday, but on March 2nd, all kinds of extra reading events were held for students.

On February 17th, students involved with SKILLS USA traveled to Pulaski County Area Technology Center to compete in the regional competition’s numerous events based on their field of study. The local students were well prepared and did a good job competing in the specialized competitions, while gaining valuable experience. 
 

Cuddling up with a group of young children reading stories that appeal to them is quite a privilege for adults. That was just the case, when volunteers were more than willing to share books with preschool and kindergarten aged children during the Read Across America campaign.

In fact, talented teams of educators have made a science out of perfecting instruction inside the classrooms for students to receive a first class education at Wayne County Schools.

The first graders enjoyed meeting volunteers who read books to them during a Go Cards Friday afternoon assembly on March second. The second graders will benefit from guest readers on Friday, March 9th.

The teachers at Walker have a passion for teaching their students to read at their early age.

The Biometric Check is a blood screening and biometirc assessment that measures body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, blood glucose (sugar), and total cholesterol. In order to get accurate results, the Biometric Check is a fasting screening. The lab testing is done by obtaining blood from the finger. We reccomend you do not consume any foods or beverages (except water) 8 hours prior to your morning appointment. Make sure to bring your Humana Vitality ID card with you to the screening and fill out the attached consent form. it only takes approx. 15 minutes and you will receive results the same day.

Employees will earn points for participating in the screening. Once the screening is completed, results could tak eup to 45 days to apprear in your Go-365 account. You can use Go-365 Points to purchas items in the Go-365 Mall.

March 5-9th is National Breakfast Week! Start the day off right by ensuring that your kids get a healthy school breakfast! Did you know that students who eat breakfast every morning score high on standardized teats and are more likely to maintain a healthy weight?

Students can create an Ad for School Breakfast Week and prizes will be awarded to local elementary, middle, and high school levels. Two years ago, Brianna Foster was a state and national winner in this art contest. If we have any state winners, they will recieve a $100 prize in each category and will be honored at the KSNA annual conference in June, 2018. National School Breakfast Week is being celebrated on March 5th - 9th at Wayne County Schools.

Students enjoyed completing a clever "chopped" foods lab with mystery ingredients ranging from taco sauce to cookie dough in Shannon Foster's class.

Wayne County High School’s Teenage Republicans will be raising funds towards a trip to Washington D.C. through the 5K Freedom Run race on April 14, 2018. Forms can be picked up in the front office of the high school. Registration can also be completed online, www.gtraces.com or https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Monticello/TEENAGEREPUBLICANS5KRUNWALK.

Second graders were chosen to help teach dental hygiene in a cute program led by Lois Bradley.

Two of Wayne County High School’s star football players recently confirmed their college scholarship opportunities. Lorenzo Linsey and Stetson Simpson announced their intention recently with their families.

A first for the Monticello Elementary Team happened recently during a peak team performance at the 2018 KY NASP Region 10 Tournament held at Lincoln County.

All of the proficient and distinguished students were recognized for their outstanding scores from the previous 2016-2017 school year.

Tammye Sumpter has been an art/practical living/career studies instructor for many years, but two years ago, she was given the opportunity to instruct Project Launch, which is the elemtary version of Project Lead the Way. These are science modules that use computer science and engineering skills.

Classes at Wayne County Schools will be cancelled Monday, February 26, and Tuesday, February 27, in order for the staff to participate in a specialized school security training opportunity. Students will return to classes on Wednesday, February 28th.

The trip placed students in an environment where they could learn and develop by actively participating in an organized service experience meaningful to them and especially to the veterans at the center.

It’s District Championship time, and both the Wayne County Boys and Girls basketball team will be featured in it. They will be facing off against the Southwestern Warriors at Rodney C. Woods Gymnasium. The girls play at 7 PM, Thursday February 22nd. The boys will play the following evening at 7, as well. Go Cards!
 

The WCMS Dance Team is hosting a clinic for Monticello Elementary students.

TRUE LIES is a hard-hitting, no-nonsense school assembly that was designed specifically for teens. The topics covered are very serious matters that no other school assemblies talk about. From Bullying, Self-Image, School Violence, Substance Abuse, to Suicide, this is an assembly that will help parents open the door of conversation with their kids and truly impact their lives and future.

Wayne County High School Senior Cagen Wallace, in the 120 pound weight class, became Wayne County's 11th State Wrestling Champion, Saturday night at Alltech Arena in Lexington. This marks Wallace's second State Championship, as well as being a state finalist three times.

Colton Morrow, 17, a junior at Wayne County High School was recently recognized for his efforts to better his community, and was one of four students selected as a distinguished finalist as one of KY's Top Youth Volunteers of 2018 through The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a program by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Following the tragic school shootings at Parkland, Florida, local educators have revisited their safety plans and emergency drill schedules to make sure everyone is well educated and up-to-date on the procedures.

WCMS is sending more students to state for written assessment than in any previous year in the school's history as a result of the Regional Governor's Cup Academic Team competition at Meece Middle School on February 3. The four students advancing on to state will be traveling to Louisville on March 17-19th. In addition, the Quick Recall Team has been invited to compete at the Junior National Academic Championship, as a result of placing first at District. 

A local Cheerleading Team placed third at SOKY East Region Cheerleading Competition in Richmond, KY on January 27th. The competition was called "Cheers! For the New Year!" and the local squad performed well. They will be competing in the SOKY State Cheerleading Competition on February 17 at Fern Creek High School in Louisville. Go Girls! 

The Monticello Elementary Academic Team represented their school well - academically and behaviorally - at the District Governor's Cup. Several students advanced in written assessment.

This was the first time that the Wayne County Special Olympics Cheerleading squad performed at a school event.

The Wayne County Schools athletic department appreciated the second annual financial contribution from local State Farm Agent, Mylan Wright and his Team. He presented the donation to WC Athletic Director Kevin Jones to donate to the many sports offered to students which include:football, boys basketball, girls basketball, soccer, volleyball, cross country/track, baseball, softball, tennis, wrestling, golf, archery, bowling, fishing, dance and cheerleading.   

Bell Elementary students celebrate festivities in honor of the 100th day of school.

The Wayne County Wrestling team traveled to Williamsburg on February 9-10 for the KHSAA Region 7 Wrestling Championships. Congratulations to the Mat Cards who finished 1st in the 16 team field. Wayne County will advance to the KHSAA State Championships on Friday, February 16 and Saturday, February 17 at All Tech Arena in Lexington.

Little Cardinal Academy serves to get future students ready to attend Walker Early Learning Center.

EKU professor visits WCHS Art Teacher Tim Withers' classroom to kearn more about his 3D printing and design he teaches high school art students.

WCHS Technology Student Association will be sending two teams to the Regional Conference at EKU.

Colin Tucker finishes the 2017-2018 season with a record of 42-3. He will represent Wayne County Middle School at the AAU Spring Nationals on March 16th and 17th. Ian Tucker finished as state runer-up in the 2018 KY Youth Wrestling Championship. He finished the season with a record of 18-3.

Chris Hall, an instructor with Kentucky Fame, came to WCHS to inform the students on the program's key points.

ATC Student Ethan Prince is a first place Regional winner at last year's Skills USA Job SKills Demo competition and was recently given a presentation to do at the ATC to help him prepare for the future.

The Boys Basketball team wins three straight, before losing to Somerset on February 6th at home. The Cards beat 3 Region foes, Casey County, Rockcastle County, and District rival McCreary Central. With the win over McCreary they grab the 2nd seed in the district tournament. They now have 3 more games before the first round of the tournament, less than two weeks away. Their next game is Friday, February 9th at Rodney C. Woods Gymnasium versus the 14-8 West Jessamine Colts. Go Cards!

Several guest readers visited Monticello Elementary on the official national reading day recently. The third through fifth graders especially enjoy being read to in class. Retired Teacher Karen Burchett hadn't lost her touch reading with students and enjoyed being back in the classroom, while rotating School Nurse Melissa Vickery represented the Healthy Kids Clinic and read to Karie Rains' class.   

The Wayne County Wrestling team traveled to Montgomery County on Friday February 2nd for a four team quad meet. Wayne County defeated Montgomery County and Franklin County.

On February 1st, 2018 Regional Migrant Officials visited the newly remodeled Wayne County Migrant Education Center located on the Wayne County School’s campus.

Certificates were awarded to Accelerated Reader students who passed comprehension quizzes for various level point clubs for the second nine weeks. There were a total of 153 point club members. Currently, the top 2 AR members are Kassidy Simpson and Gabrielle McGinnis in the 300 point club.

Monticello Elementary third graders were recently recognized for mastering multiplication facts, Go Card awards and Wonderful Reader awards.

The Wayne County High School Varsity Dance Team did an outstanding job placing and participating on Saturday, January 27^th at the 12^th-13^th Regional Dance Competition.

Applications for the 2018 Rural Electric Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., are now beging accepted by South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative.

District champs advance to the regional competition to determine who will be going to state competitions.

Wayne County Schools Archery Teams performed well at Burnside’s 6^th Annual Archery Tournament on January 27^th, with two of the teams placing and receiving awards. 

The Wayne County Wrestling team traveled to Lindsey Wilson College on Saturday, January 27 to compete in the KYWCA Small School State Dual Tournament. The Mat Cards Defeated Western Hills 74 - 6 and Sheldon Clark 49 - 25 in pool action. Wayne County lost to the eventual state champion Union County 60 - 3  in the semi-finals. Wayne County bounced to defeat Larue County 43 - 24 to finish third overall in the state dual tournament. Wayne County improves to 29 - 7 on the season. The team will be back in action on Thursday, January 2 at the Rodney  Woods Gymnasium. Wayne County will host Whitley County for senior night starting at 7 pm.

On Wednesday, January 31 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives Raising Relatives will have representatives from Passport Health attend their meeting and participate in health related activities, the sharing of important information, social time, and some light refreshments.

In their last meeting the after school Good News Club was visited by the County Judge Executive, Mike Anderson. He brought Bibles to give to them that had been donated by the Gideons.

The JROTC Color Guard, Wayne County High School Pep Band, High School Dance Team, and Cheerleaders all supported the Lady Cards at the home doubleheader.

Come out and support the Cardinals at the away game Friday, January 26th as they play Southwestern! They took a loss to the Warriors earlier in the season, and look for redmeption. Southwestern has a record of 10-8, while the Cardinals have a record of 12-10. Come out and support your Cards, as District foes clash at 7:30 January 26th. Go Cards!

The Lions Club provided a pancake breakfast, the Waynetonian Choir performed and several speakers celebrated the holiday in a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. The Waynetonian Choir made a huge impact singing, "Make a Diferrence" and "My Country Tis of Thee."

Wayne Couny High School is hosting another Financial Aid Workshop from 10:00 AM until 12:00 (noon) on Monday, January 29th in the Wayne County High School Media Center.

The WCHS Student Government Association had planned this successful fundraising event since August of 2017. The Pageant was held December 19th and was the event of the first semester of the school year. The Pageant consisted of 22 boys from the high school across the four grades. The boys made up their own personas, new names, wore dresses, wigs, and makeup. They also treated the audience to a choreographed dance. The judges consisted of Retired Teacher Joey Neal, WCHS Principal Justin Alley, Head Football Coach Shawn Thompson, and Circuit Court Clerk Patricia Lay. The celebrity judge was Miss Kentucky herself, Molly Matney.Coach Thompson and Principal Alley were good sports too and dressed up, just like the boys in the pageant! The guest audience and students laughed a lot and had fun at the fundraiser, which will be used to help fund student rewards and field trips. 

Wayne County students are traveling the world with the Gifted and Talented program. Students will be touring Australia and Italy in 2018. Jennifer Chaplin would like to invite all GT and Honor Roll students in grades 5-12 that are interested in attending the next Travel Study enrollment meeting for information on the summer 2019 D-Day 75th anniversary Tour that includes England and France. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 24, at 5 PM in the WCHS Auditorium. RSVP Jennifer Chaplin, via email at Jennifer.Chaplin@wayne.kyschools.us

The Wayne County Wrestling Team traveled to Maryville, Tennessee on Saturday January 20th for the Rooster Duals at Heritage High School. The tournament featured 12 teams with several top teams ranked in their respective divisions.  The Mat Cards improve to 26-6 on the season.

The middle school students were also inspired to create their own candy drop of sorts.  They put together bags of candy and visited nine classrooms at Walker Early Learning Center to share season cheer with the little ones.

Agents from the South Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation brought wildlife into Monticello Elementary to show students what they can do to protect the environment.

The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc., sponsors of the Kentucky
Teacher Awards, have opened the nomination process for the 2019 awards.

Volunteers and donations from the Lowe's store in Somerset helped kickstart renovations for the English as a Second Language and Migrant Program facility.

Southwestern defeated Wayne County's young team at a home game on January 9th. The upcomnig game with Cumberland County for Friday, January 12th has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled for a later date.

A Christmas Card art display was exhibited at the Administration Building courtesy of Monticello Elementary Teacher Samantha Cummings' students.

The new Wayne County School Migrant Education program enjoyed a huge turnout for a holiday celebration held at the Wayne Theater on December 12^th.  

The Kentucky Education Association Read Across America campaign recently approved a grant of $400 for the Middle Cumberland Education Association which will be used to put on a two day reading event at Walker Early Learning Center this March. The Middle Cumberland Education Association-Retired, the Monticello Women's Club, and Walker Early Learning Center are partnering together to provide two days of educational activities for all 420 preschoolers and kindergartners. They will help provide guest readersSome of the readers may even come in costume to promote the theme of the books being read. The clubs participating contain 21 KEA-retired members who are very interested in improving literacy. The children will also be receiving books to take home and share, inside a Dr. Suess tote bag along with other helpful school items such as bookmarks, erasers, and notepads to celebrate the event.    

Sierra Corder won 1st place in the state and Jacinda Dykes won the 7th grade division of the Environmental Superhero Poster Conster

Congratulations to Lorenzo Linsey on being named District 6 and Class 4A Player of the Year! Along with this, Stetson Simpson and German Ruiz were voted onto the All Star Roster to play in the Best of the Bluegrass Game. Lastly, Coach Shawn Thompson earned the honor of District 6 Coach of the Year. Congrats and thank you to these men for their hard work and dedication. Go Cards!

On December 19, Wayne County senior Barrett Hutchinson signed to continue his football career at the University of the Cumberlands.

District Governor's Cup Elementary Academic Competition is February 10 at Salem Elementary. Region will be held March 3.

The Wayne County Wrestling team finished third overall in the 18 team Rooster Rumble dual tournament at Alcoa Tennessee on Thursday December 28. The Mat Cards improved to 23 - 4 on the season.

The local teachers shared tips and strategies to produce strong readers with teachers from across the state.

Wayne County High School students are in the lead on a state-wide STEM education competition.

The Wayne County Wrestling team hosted their annual Border Wars Tournament on Wednesday December 27 at the Rodney Woods Gymnasium. The Mat Cards improved to 20 - 2 on the season with wins over Meade County, McCreary Central, and Danville.

Nuevo requisitos de vacunación para el año escolar 2018.

The WCMS Academic took four wins out of six matches during their fall season of league play. The team will be gearing up for the Governor's Cup competitions in the spring.

The Wayne County Wrestling team competed in the ten team Meade County Tsunami Duals on Thursday December 21 at Brandonburg Kentucky. The Mat Cardinals finished 4 -1 on the day and runner-up in the dual tournament.

The Top Scorers:

1st - Makenzie Tucker & Allie Burke

2nd - Cassidy Evans

3rd - Evan Taylor

4th - MackiLee Worley

5th - Scottlyn Barnett & Payton Phillips

The JROTC cadets kept a semester-long secret to surprise their retired military instructors with a meaningful gift on the milestone anniversary of the Wayne County JROTC program.

Wayne County High School senior Cagen Wallace signed to wrestle for Lindsey Wilson College. Wallace will receive a full academic and athletic scholarship.
 

The choir performance was directed by Jared Duncan. Rileigh Strunk and Micah Burchett performed solos during the evening concert on December 18 at the Monticello Elementary School.

Wayne County High School Senior Lindsay McClellan will receive a four-year partial academic/athletic scholarship to the University of the Cumberlands after years of cheerleading experience.

Monticello Elementary and WCHS help ugly sweater contests to get kids into the holiday spirit.

One December 14 at Pickrell Auditorium, the 8th Grade and High School combined band performed six pieces. Senior Elsa Dishman conducted her own arrangement of "White Winter Hymnal" by Fleet Foxes.

The children enjoyed getting their ticket punched as they climbed aboard the Polar Express. A day full of make-believe made the holiday season bright for the first and second grade students at Bell Elementary.

Wayne County Wrestling Team traveled to Tates Creek High School on Saturday December 16th for the Commodore Duals.

Wayne County High School students are better prepared for the workforce today due to a concentrated and dedicated effort on behalf of the Wayne County High School staff, along with the Wayne County Area Technology Center staff. Their work has been validated through state testing results that ranked Wayne County High School tied for number one in the area of College and Career Readiness (CCR).

Edmonton native Molly Matney, a WKU Agriculture major, shared her Miss Kentucly journey with the local agriculture students.

Monticello Elementary and Wayne County Middle School archery teams won first place at the tournament. Wayne County High School archery team placed third on the ranks. Congratulations to the numerous individual Wayne County School winners out of approximatly 75 local shooters! In addition to Wayne County Schools, Lincoln County High School, McCreary High School, Boyle County High School, Lynn Camp High School, Pulaski County High School, McCreary Middle School, Lynn Camp Middle School, and Knox Central High School participated in the competition. 

Congratulations to the Lady Cardinals who recently beat McCreary Central 50-38 on December 8th at home. The boys played Southwestern at the home doubleheader but were defeated by Southwestern. Good luck Lady Cards playing Southwestern at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12th and Boys playing Pulaski County across town at 7:30 p.m. Go Cards!  

These students auditioned and were selected to perform with the Southern Kentucky Music Association All Festival Children's Choir in London. The students chosen were McKenzie Gibson, Micah Burchett, Esther Prater, Adeline Heatherly, Contessa Wilson, and Carter Smith.

The Wayne County Wrestling Team improved to 8-1 on the season Saturday December 9, at the Stone Memorial Duals in Crossville, Tennessee. The Mat Cards defeated Stone Memorial, Page, Collierville and  Greenville. The following  are dual meet results from Saturday at Stone Memorial.
 

The Christmas Parade theme was Miracle of Christmas on December 2nd, 2017. Numerous school clubs and individuals participated in the parade.

Kentucky State Trooper Matt Parmley, who covers Wayne County, is one of several adults who are part of the Buddy Program at Bell Elementary and enjoy spending time with local students. Tooper Parmley, a 2004 WCHS graduate, has been a frequent visitor at school. He was formerly employed as a fish and wildlife conservation officer. The students and staff appreciate his visits to school.

Boys Varsity Basketball defeated the Lincoln County Patriots with a score of 63-57 while the Lady Pats defeated the Lady Cards. This was the first Home Doubleheader of the 2017-2018 Basketball Season. On Friday, December 8th, the WCHS girls play against McCreary County at six p.m. while the boys play against Southwestern at 7:30 p.m.. Student Government Association will be providing a chili dinner in conjunction with the home game.

Wayne County High School students recently learned how important the English skills they are developing at school could prepare them for something as unique as an outdoor job in nature. On Tuesday, November 21, students in Jared Criswell's English III classes were treated to a guest
speaker, Conservation Educator Becky Wallen. from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife.

G2-TECS program is Guys Geared up for Technology, Engineering, Computers, and Science. WCMS students Aaron Hesse, John David Rains, Xander Sumner, and Bryson Slaven participated in the program that was hosted at SCC. 13 other counties also came to the conference. G2-TECS was created for guys to get fired up and concider math-based and science-based careers and to gain confidence in those subjects. As well as to not be afraid to take on the higher level courses of those subjects.

The Wayne County Wrestling team hosted the Luke Troxell Memorial Duals at the Rodney Woods Gymnasium on Saturday December 2.

The round robin dual tournament consisted of five rounds of wrestling. The Mat Cards finished 4-1 on the day.The following are results from the tournament.

Wayne County High School Student Government Associate traveled to Farristown Middle School in Berea to attend the Jostens Renaissance: Find Your Grind Tour. The students were put together with students from different middle and high schools in the Farristown Middle Gymnasium. The WCHS Student Government had a wonderful and eye-opening time. They learned about a variety of subjects, as well as motivational training regarding being a do-er, a servant, and how to be successful; whether that means to be happy in life or to have a solid job. The local students truly enjoyed the experience.

With several Cardinal wrestlers ranked highly in the state, the wrestling team has high hopes for the season. They start their regular season on Saturday, December 2nd, with the competitive Luke Troxell Memorial Duals at home. They have already participated in a scrimmage at Murfressboro, TN.  Come out and support the Cards!

Football season for Wayne County has drawn to a close. The Football Cards had a very successful season with a record of 12-2. They were District Champions, and won Region for the 3rd consecutive year. Their state semifinal matchup was with the Johnson Central Golden Eagles Friday, November 24th, the Cardinals fell short but not with out a fight. Johnson Central had a record of 11-2 during the match up against the Cards, were defending state champions, and also Class 4A Region 4 champions. Congrats to the team on a good season! Go Cards!

The November Board Meeting featured student success stories. The Middle School and High School has recently been very influencial and successful. WCMS reading classes have had the privalege to attend the movie premiere Wonder and then compare and contrast the book to the movie. TTAI video contest winners Tanner Thompson and Bailey Wright were asked to come talk to the board about their trip with TTAI to Louisville and their experiences at the Workforce Readiness Conference.

Wayne County High School students spent an hour together in the gym for a send off for the football team.

The Cards fought hard, and came out victorious over District foe Rockcastle County. The final score was 38-24. Wayne will now travel to Louisville Western to compete against the Warriors. Good luck to our football boys! Go Cards!

Float entry deadline is November 29th! The theme is "The Miracle of Christmas."

TTAI Quality Manager, Stephen Fitzpatrick came and talked to students in Jamie Foster's sixth period math class. The students learned specifics on how they stamp components and the slim margin of error. He showed students how to use math gauges to measure the margin of error to make sure the bolts and parts all fit perfectly in regard to whatever part they are manufacturing. Also, another TTAI employee, Richard Snowden, Came to talk to the seniors about job and college opportunities with TTAI like the KY FAME Internship that American Woodmark also participates in.

WCHS students entered a video into the Maker Minded Contest to discuss KY FAME, TTAI, and more about manufacturing and engineering. The WCHS video won the contest and the school received $500 from Maker Minded. The students were invited to go up to Louisville for the KY FAME Conference. They got to experience a business conference and luncheon with their teachers Brenda Hoover and Tim Withers, as well as Tim Snowden, of TTAI which is located in Pulaski County. Seven local high school teachers completed externships over the summer.  

Balloon releases were held at two of the Wayne County schools in honor of the Mateo family. One at Wayne County High School for Emily Mateo, a senior, and one at Monticello Elementary for Ivan Mateo, a 5th grader. The staff and students have raised money for a bank account in the family's name at Monticello Bank to help with funeral and health expenses. The friends of Emily Mateo have created bracelets to honor her memory that are for sale. All proceeds go to the Mateo Memorial Fund and their family. They are $1 each.

21st Century recently celebrated their after school program for Monticello Elementary and Wayne County Middle School students at a special event called Lights on After School. The theme of the event was based on the Harry Potter book series. It was an eventful night for students and parents to enjoy the attributes of the 21st Century After School Program. The Waynetonian Choir and WCMS Choir preformed. The gymnastics class and guitar class shared what they have been learning. Participants had fun dressing as characters from the book series. Teachers held demonstrations after the Harry Potter reception ranging from robotics to Minecraft to book crafts courtesy of the Public LIbrary. 

Wayne County Running Cards placed 16th out of 32 teams in Lexington at the KY Horse Park on Saturday, November 4th.  

The Wayne County Cardinals took on the Louisville Valley Vikings for the first round of the state playoffs. They came away victorious, beating up on Valley 43-0. They will face Rockcastle County this Friday night at home. Go Cards!

Emergency responders did a wonderful job talking to the youngest learners and sharing their equipment at a variety of stations. The students enjoyed the hands on lessons from the responders.

If you haven't ever signed up, go to the school website at www.wayne.kyschools.us and look on the left-hand column of the home page. Tap on the link to sign up or look under the parent or student buttons to navigate to the easy text alert sign up!

The Wayne County Volleyball team posts another strong season with a 19-15 record. They were district runners-up, advancing them to the 12th Region tournament. Three players were elected for the Region All Tournament Team.

The Wayne County Cross Country Program made two significant accomplishments on October 28 on their home field. The boy’s high school team placed fifth out of 12 teams, while the sole female runner advanced to state competition on Saturday, November 4th at the KY Horse Park.

The senior football players were honored, as well as Joe Martin Shearer. The Wayne County Marching Cardinal Band performed their award winning "Xtra" program.

The JROTC 2017 Raider Team has started strong this year with wins at Clark Range High School Tennessee, Eastern Kentucky University and Clay County High School.

The 25 member club donated $150 to the popular library which was part of their community service project. They raised the funds through their craft sales and a chili dinner at the Xmas Village. This year the Xmas Village will be on November 18th at the National Guard Armory. Many of the ladies in the club have been together for approximately fourty years.

Congratulations to Third grader Gabrielle McGinnis in Laura Crabtree's class and Fifth grader Sophia Beaudoin in Cyndi Neal's class, who were the very top readers and memebrs of the 100 point club. Lots of their students made the 20, 25, and 50 point clubs.

        The Wayne County High School JROTC and FCA are once again teaming up to feed the shut-ins and less fortunate of Wayne County on Thanksgiving Day. The students will prepare a meal in the high school cafeteria consisting of turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, and dressing. This
year we encourage anyone who has transportation to come to the high school to pick up their meals to carry out. In addition, as in years past, the students will be delivering meals to those who cannot come to the high school.
        If you or anyone you know would benefit from a hot meal and some Thanksgiving cheer, please contact Karen Campbell or Roxanne Stringer at the Wayne County High School by November 17 th . NO NAMES WILL BE TAKEN AFTER 4 p.m. on the FRIDAY the 17th. The phone number is 348-5575. The meals will be served and delivered between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon on Thanksgiving Day. Please call to make reservations before the November 17th.

Congratulations to Wayne County High School student Lauren Antione who recently received her certificate at school for participating as a delegate to the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Lowell, Massachusetts, this past summer.

A districtwide coed sport is beginning to really take off at Wayne County Schools. In fact, just over a hundred Wayne County students in grades four through twelve initially signed up to try out for the archery team, this season. So, practices are underway on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at their indoor shooting range in the Turner Intermediate building.

Wayne County's soccer season has come to an end! Both the Boys and Girls finished as runner-ups in the district and advanced to the Regional tournament. Although they had a rough schedule, both teams came out with quality wins and finished the season strong. We are proud of their hard work and dedication! Go Cards!

The Wayne County Marching Band competed in the Kentucky Music Educator Association Marching Band Reigonal Competition on Saturday, October 21st at Allen Co-Scottsville. The band placed 5th overall securing them a spot in the Semi-Final Competition. Nelson County High School will host the Marching Cards for semi-finals on Saturday, October 28th. Best of luck to the WCMB!

October 17th, the Lady Cardinals played Southwestern for the District Championship. It was a hard fought game. The first set was neck and neck. The second set, the Volley Cards had the Lady Warriors on their toes. The third set was all Southwesten. The fourth set was a victory for the Lady Cards, again a neck and neck set. The fifth and final set started off great for the Lady Cardinals but Southwestern got on a run and ended the final set. Thank you to the Volley Cards for their hard work all season and good luck next week in the 12th Region Tournament at Pulaski County. The Volley Cards play Monday night at 6:00 against the West Jessamine Colts.

The fall sports were celebrated at the recent pep rally. Students ceered and supported the Girls Volleyball Team, Girls and Boys Soccer, Cross Country, Golf, JROTC, Academic Team, Marching Band and Football. Student Government Association organized the pep rally with many fun games, door prizes and fun!

Wayne County Schools would like to welcome the Wayne County Sheriff's Department Deputy Jerry Meadows during Safe Schools week. Meadows recently started serving as the district's school resource officer, commonly referred to as the SRO.

On Tuesday, October 17, Judge Executive Mike Anderson officially proclaimed the week as Wayne County Safe Schools Week, joining the Kentucky Center for the School Saftey campaign to be implemented locally.

The Wayne County football team has won 5 in a row, and end district play 4-0. Making them the Champions of District 6! A huge congratulations to the Cards and good luck the rest of the season!

Wayne County Middle School students who are participating in the Cardinal Spirit Store are learning about economics in a unique way. Not only that, they are the backbone of the school's student incentive/reward plan because the entire business is operated with Cardinal Bucks, which students have earned based on good character education traits. 

During the summer before the 2017-2018 school year, Wayne County High School was well represented by three outstanding seniors who attended the Governor’s Scholars Program. Applications for the upcoming program are due by December 8th, so any interested students may contact the high school counselor's office for more information.

Wayne County Marching Cardinals competed in the South Laurel Cardinal Classic on October 14th and recieved 1st place in Class 3A-2 and Best Color Guard in class 3A-2. The band has advanced to KMEA State Quarterfinals next Saturday, October 21st. They will compete at Allen County Scottsville for a chance at State Semi-Finals. The band is under the direction of Andy Critz and Logan Butler. Drum major is Abigail Rains.

Each school year high school students make a promise to graduate with their handprints in their graduation year. The 2021 sign will be hung in a stairwell and then brought to their graduation ceremony.

   Senior math classes at WCHS are having guest speakers who sponsor the Everfi Financial Literacy program. Employees from BB&T bank came and spoke to the seniors on September 6th, 2017 about being financially smart and secure.

An evening dinner and program at Walker Early Learning Center welcomed families with infants to preschool-age children on October 3rd. The six monthly sessions help families prepare for school. Parents participated in a program called "Building Relationships: Test your Knowledge, are you Baby Smart?" with a childcare checklist geatured. WCHS Family Consumer Science helped with children during the session. A variety of books and games were given to children as door prizes.

KHEAA Outreach Counselor Audrey Price coaches students and parents with the online application. Her next visit to Wayne County High School will be on October 23rd.

On October 17th and 19th, WC Dance Team will be hosting a dance clinic for students at Monticello and Bell Elementary. Forms are due by October 6th. See link inside..

Both soccer team seasons are way underway and the teams are preparing for the 48th District Tournament at Southwestern. Good luck to the athletes!

It was named Lex 18's Sportzone Game of the Week. #2 in 4A vs #5 in 4a. Wayne County versus Rockcastle in a highly anticipated district matchup. The game had all kinds of hype and your Cardinals had all the fight. Wayne County shutout the Rockets with a 27-0 victory! Congrats to the football team!

The 2016-17 state assessment results have been released for Wayne County Schools, along with test scores from across the state. This is a transitional year for the accountability system since the state is moving to a new model that will be go into effect in 2018-19 school year. Changes to state and national laws have prompted a redesign of the state accountability system that families are used to. Therefore, the public reporting looks different this year without any overall (Distinguished, Proficient, or Needs Improvement) labels, nor an overall score for the schools and district.

For the first time ever, Wayne County is home to the winner of the 10th Region individual champ. Reese Sexton came in first place overall with a score of 72. Kameron Ghering advances to state with a solid score of 75. Along with these successes, the middle school team advances to the state tournament! Congrats to all of our golfers!

We would like to say congratulations to this 8th grade team who have had an excellent season, compiling a record of 12 wins and 4 losses. They were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the WCMS Basketball program on Monday, September 25th.

A student-led prayer circle was held by the flag pole on Wednesday, September 27th at 7:45 a.m., with the help of FCA middle and high school members.

Students from the Wayne County ATC traveled to Shelbyville, Ky to meet employers and college representatives at the K4C Construction Fair. Students engaged in activities such as: brick laying, pipe repair, welding, carpentry, and working large machinery, according to their Sponsor Joshua Parmley, who is the carpentry teacher at the WC ATC. Students gained great insight into numerous skilled trades and got the opportunity to practice their skills in front of employers.There were 1600 students attending the first day and 1000 students attending the second day.

In the inaugural class, students explored concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examined autopsy reports, investigated medical history, and explored medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduced students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems.  

Tanner Thompson had the opportunity to attend a summer program called PEPP - Professional Education Preperation Program. In his words "It was a two week program with a focus on medical school and the life of a med student. Our daily routine consisted of breakfast around 7:30. We then headed to the Hospital where we were assigned to a new unit everyday. We interacted with patients, scrubbed into surgeries, and had one on one time with the doctors! After that we had lunch at the college and headed to our lecture for the day. These lectures were given by the medical school professors. We would then head to the Gross Lab, where we performed work on our Cadaver body, Harriet. Every evening consisted of a new activity from field activities, water balloon fights, card games, talent shows or hikes! It was an amazing experience and I was honored to represent Wayne County! It really helped confirm my desire to one day be a medical student!"

On Saturday, September 23, Wayne County's Cross Country team participated in the tenth annual Wayne County Invitational at Cave Lake.

Both soccer teams are in the middle of their season. Photos below are are from the girl's McCreary match on September 9th, which resulted in a 0-1 varsity loss and a 2-2 JV draw. Photos below are also from the boy's varisty game at Knox County (with a score of 1-4) on the same date. Come out and support the boys tonight (September 25th) when they play Southwestern at 5:30 p.m. at their home field on KY 90. Good luck to the girl's soccer team tonight (September 25th) at Knox Central!

Each year a "town" is built on the Kentucky State Fair Grounds in Louisville, Ky.  The citizens of Cloverville, a 4-H village, will put their skills on display in this unique fair exhibit.  Several 4-H members from Wayne County were showcased in Cloverville.

4-H youth projects from all over Kentucky were on display when Cloverville opened on August 18 during the opening day of the Kentucky State Fair.

Congrats to Men's Varsity golfers Kameron Ghering and Reese Sexton as their superb performance has qualified them for the Regional Tournament. The tournament will be held at Crooked Creek Golf Course in London, Kentucky. It starts on Friday, September 22nd. Good luck to these guys going forward!

The spirit week of 2017 has been the most successful in Wayne County. So many students participated in the spirit week and dressed up all five days! Each grade level chose a hallway to decorate with Wayne County pride for the hallway decorating contest. The pep rally was also one of the best pep rallies WCHS has ever hosted! Since Jason Kennett moved to the Wayne County Learning Academy, Sandra Baker and Student Government have decided to fill that roll themselves. They have done a fantastic job! SGA had the students involved in games, dancing, and everyone's favorite; singing the school song about 20 times! WCHS has had so much pride these passed couple of weeks and the community hopes that their pride and spirit stay! 

In high hopes to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey that hit Texas, the local Wayne County FFA chapter is hosting a local donation drive. Items need to be sent by October 4th.

This past Friday, September 15, the Homecoming King and Queen were announced at halftime during the football team’s victory over the Harlan Black Bears. September 11th through September 15th was Spirit Week. 

Students who participate in the Wayne County Learning Academy have gotten off to a greatstart this school year, learning about the importance of sacrifice, the value of history, and an overview of the local judicial system during their first field trip of the school year.

At the September 12th Board of Education meeting an outstanding group of students were honored for their involvemnet and attendance at summer enrichment programs and camps. Also, students of Wayne County benefitted from the summer 21st Century camp. We are proud of our Cards!

Grandparents enjoyed snacks, book fairs, playgrounds, and singing activities with children at both schools.

Wayne County High School students are invited to form teams to participate in the Lt Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge, complete with a shot at winning a share of up to $100,000 in scholarships. Deadline to register is October 31, 2017 by going to www.KYLGEC.com. The regional competition for Wayne County students is April 12, 2017 at Union College. (See story inside) 

Orange Preschool A.M. students planted broccoli with Wayne County Agriculture Extension Agent Glen Roberts and
Agriculture Assistant Agent Ashley Debord. The extension agency provides students with hands on gardening experience to promote good nutrition by eating fresh vegetables.

September is Attendance Awareness month across the United States, and High Attendance Day in Kentucky is on Wednesday, September 20. Kentucky’s High Attendance Day is sponsored by the Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel (KDPP) organization which gives regional and state prizes with funds that go directly to the winning schools for elementary, middle and high school. All kinds of local events are being planned for this exciting day for students at Wayne County Schools. Be sure and be in attendance at school this Wednesday!  

Wayne County Schools have launched a new wrap-around childcare program for the youngest learners on campus at Walker Early Learning Center. The enrichment program is offered to preschoolers who need either morning or afternoon childcare services, in conjunction with their half-day preschool schedule.

Students will be voting on the Homecoming Court and the Queen and King and their court will be announced at halftime of the Homecoming game on September 15th.

They Wayne County Marching Band competed in the Warrior Marching Classic at Southwestern High School on Saturday, September 9th, 2017. The band had an excellent showing! They took home 1st place in Class 3A, Best Auxillary Class 3A, Best Percussion Class 3A, and received 3rd place overall! The 2017 season show is called "Xtra". The Marching Cards are under the direction of Andy Critz and Logan Butler. Senior Abigail Rains is Drum Major.

The Cards are hungry after losing a tough one against the Boyle County Rebels. It was the team's first loss of the season. However, they look to redeem themselves as the Harlan County Black Bears roll into town. The homecoming game will take place at 7:30 Friday, September 15th at Jewell Field. Come out and cheer on your Wayne County Cardinals! The crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen will take place at halftime of the game. Also, alumni from Wayne County High School and Monticello High School Class of 1998 will be honored during the game. The Reunion will be held in the Wayne County High School cafeteria from 6 p.m. to halftime of the game.

It is pretty unusual for a 13-year-old middle school student to already be studying on a prestigious college campus like Vanderbilt University, but that was just the case this past summer for eighth grader Ridge Turpin. He had quite an experience during a week’s stay at Nashville’s Vanderbilt Summer Academy for advanced learners, known as Rising 8^th Graders in June.

WCMS hosted a very successful Parent/Teacher conference September 7th. There were 134 Parent/Guardians and 129 students who attended the conferences from 4-7 PM.

KHEAA Outreach Counselor Audrey Price visited seniors at WCHS to acquaint them with college information. The FAFSA application process opens on October 1st. WCHS seniors are encouraged to apply for financial aid on this day or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Wayne County Middle School 8th grade team defeated Meece Middle School for their home opener on August the 22nd. The Lady Cardinals came out on top with a score of 42-29. This year's 8th grade team consists of seven 8th graders, three 7th grader, and one 5th grader. So far in the season, the Lady Cards are 6-1.

Many thanks to those that contributed to the Imagination Library fund at the Farm to Fork banquet held on August 24th. Fresh vegetables from the school garden were served at the Wayne County Extension Office dinner after the farm tour.

On Tuesday, August 29th the Wayne County FFA and Extension Office hosted a garden tour at the school garden to show the produce grown through out the summer.

Good luck to the boys soccer team who travel to Monroe County Thursday, Sept. 7th. On Saturday, Sept. 9th, they face Knox Central at home on the soccer field on KY 90 at 5:30 p.m. The team is experiencing a good season and has a record of 2-2. They are coached by Darran Vickery and assistants Bob Sherwood and John Ronquillo. Come out and support our team!

Elementary runners recently participated in the 1-mile Fun Run held at Memorial Park. The young runners mirror part of the middle school and high school's running schedule. Wayne County Elementary XC has started off with record starting numbers!

The annual "Go Cards" All Star Awards for the staff were announced on opening day to the Wayne County School staff. Colleagues and community members nominate the winners each year. Monticello Banking Company provided monetary rewards to the winners.This year, the most valuable players were WCHS Certified Employee Liz McClain and Bell Elementary Classified Employee Elaine Bell. Other employees representing a classified and certified employee winner from each building included: Angela New, Amanda Beck, Nell Boils, Pam Bell, Kristi Morrow, Peggy Burnette, Malissa Atkinson, Stephanie Robinette, and Ronnie Hancock. 

The students are benefiting from the delicious fresh vegetables being served. One of the favorites is buttered corn at Bell Elementary. 

Golf season well underway! Congrats Cards on recent match.

The Cardinal Girls Soccer team has been off to a rough start as they've taken on some tough competition. They look to redeem themselves tonight, September 5th, as they go on the road to play Clinton County. Go Cards!