Western Reserve Local Schools

Yesterday, our Teen Leadership Corp classes attended a statewide event at Norwalk High School, joining over 500 other TLC students. Throughout the day, they had the opportunity to network with peers from different schools, engage in collaborative discussions about what other TLC classes are doing, and explore a variety of leadership styles. One of the key highlights was a teacher panel, where students gained insights from educators about how Teen Leadership Corp operates in other schools. This event provided our students with new perspectives and ideas that they can bring back to enrich our class. #WeR

You're invited!

Our 4th grade music program

We are 3 weeks away from our 2nd Annual TRACK OR TREAT event! #WeR

Six of our dedicated student-athletes recently attended the Firelands Conference Leadership Seminar, where they had the opportunity to hear from several inspiring speakers. These speakers shared valuable insights on leadership, personal growth, and the importance of fostering a positive team environment. In addition to the motivational talks, the athletes participated in a hands-on activity designed to strengthen both their leadership skills and their ability to collaborate effectively as a team. The exercise emphasized communication, trust, and problem-solving, all essential qualities for success in sports and life.

Elementary students! Our Roughrider Reading Challenges have begun! Your child will bring a reading challenge home every month for six months, October through March. Please follow the instructions on each challenge. If completed, a prize will be given the following month. Let’s read! #WeR

October is School Safety Month! To kick it off, we have a special message from our School Resource Officer, Deputy Stocker. My first year as your SRO there were 25 total incidents of students vaping. My second year, last year, the number was at 44. School staff spent approximately 69 hrs. investigating and dealing with vaping incidents. Those hours can be better spent providing security and education. We are dedicated to helping our students with this increasing concern. In the past two years every time a student has been caught with a vape, I have asked them the same questions in the hopes we can identify the cause, then we can develop a solution. I ask, “Are you addicted, is it peer pressure, or do you want to be the cool kid?” Every time it was a resounding “NO” to each of my questions. Over the summer I attended the School Resource Officers Conference, and one of the guest speakers addressed the reasons for children vaping. He suggested that for many of our youth vaping is a coping mechanism. He said that they are using it as a stress reliever for underling issues in their lives, whether it’s the everyday stressors like their next exam, emotional challenges, or possibly deeper mental health issues. He also acknowledged that accessibility and marketing tactics are contributors. Parents need to foster an open dialog about vaping with their kids. They need to discuss the risks of vaping from a health standpoint, and the negative impact it can have on them in the form of discipline and legal ramifications if they vape in school. It helps to set a good example by not vaping yourself, and limit access by not having it in the home. Parents also need to address the reasons behind why their child may be vaping, while encouraging kids to share their thoughts and concerns. If your child makes you aware of any of the listed causes of vaping, please contact us so we can help you steer them toward any available resources. There are programs that provide support for adolescents facing mental health challenges that can be effective in reducing vaping rates. By addressing the root causes of vaping, such as anxiety, emotional issues and peer pressure, these programs can equip young people with healthier coping mechanisms and resilience against substance use. sstocker@western-reserve.org

Reminder: Mrs. French, our high school guidance counselor, will be hosting a meeting this Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 pm for students and parents in 10th and 11th grades to share important information and answer questions. The topics that will be covered are high school graduation requirements & timeline, career exploration options, college preparation and student success resources. We hope to see you there. While this isn't mandatory, it is encouraged!

Mrs. French, our high school guidance counselor, will be hosting a meeting this Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 pm for students and parents in 10th and 11th grades to share important information and answer questions. The topics that will be covered are high school graduation requirements & timeline, career exploration options, college preparation and student success resources. We hope to see you there. While this isn't mandatory, it is encouraged!

From the meteorological department! After school yesterday into the early evening, the school weather station received about 2" of rain. Total rainfall for the day was approximately 2.35". The grass should take off now around the athletic complexes that were recently seeded. Hopefully there was not too much runoff in those areas. For a detailed look around the area for precipitation amounts go to this website - as we move through the early morning hours more reports will be submitted to this page. https://maps.cocorahs.org/?maptype=precip&datetype=daily&date=9%2F25%2F2024¢er=41.245633,-82.4535998 We are always interested in weather related photos, especially from the event like we had last night, specifically in regard to tornadic activity to the southwest of the school. Please share your photos in the comments section over on our Facebook page. SIDENOTE - the maximum wind speed here at the school, according to our weather station, was only 25 mph. Surprising, considering the events that happened near the school campus. #WeR

National Unity Day!

We invite you to a special Breast Cancer Awareness Game in honor of our beloved community member, Kelly Hammond, who is bravely battling breast cancer. Let’s come together to support Kelly and raise awareness for a cause that affects so many. All proceeds from the game will be donated to the Mammography Department at Fisher Titus, supporting early detection and treatment services for women in our area. 💗 How You Can Help: Attend the game and cheer on your team! Purchase concessions and participate in raffles—every bit helps. Wear PINK to show your support for breast cancer awareness and Kelly! Or purchase a tshirts at Spencers https://www.spencerscustomapparel.com/wrvolleyforthecure/shop/home Let’s fill the stands, celebrate community, and fight breast cancer together. 💪 #TeamKelly #BreastCancerAwareness #SupportMammography #CommunityStrong

We are excited to offer a competitive robotics club to our WRMS students this school year. There will be an informational meeting for students this Monday, September 16 during Enrichment in Mrs. Ashley's room. Come check it out and see if RiderBots is the club for you! *No prior experience necessary** #WeR

Homecoming 2024 information

Help us earn cash for our high school! #WeR

Spirit Week is 9/9/24 - 9/13/24! Here are the special days for the MS/HS and elementary. The days are different, make sure you are following the correct days. #WeR

WR Mini Cheer Clinic! Forms are coming home today. *Registration must be returned by 4:00pm on September 20, 2024

Attention High School students! Sign up sheets to participate in the games are in the high school auditeria. #WeR

Looking for part-time work? Western Reserve Schools still has substitute positions available in teaching, custodial, and bus driving. If you are interested, please contact Chris Sheldon at csheldon@western-reserve.org or 419-660-8508 ext. 2606 #WeR

King and Queen voting starts tomorrow at noon and will finish at noon on Friday! Please check your emails at that time for ballots. #WeR