Washington Local Schools

What better way to show your Toledo Pride than investing in the future? Happy Toledo Day, WLS friends!

STAFF SHOUT: "Deb Knight (Shoreland) is kind & leads a wonderful kitchen squad. They work like a well-oiled machine, for all of our students. We appreciate the hard work they put in behind the scenes - thank you Deb & team!" Our nutrition services teams are the best around!

PARENT SHOUT: "I just want to shout out Shoreland Custodian Kyle; he saw Ms. Dedo was busy with testing but didn't want Vash to miss out on a birthday song. Kyle had the whole grade help him sing happy birthday to my Vash! From what I've seen over the years, he's amazing and loves those kids, he's always so kind! ❤️" What a kind gesture from our own Kyle, as well as from this parent, who took the time to recognize him!

STAFF SHOUT: "Sue Hamway (McGregor) is one of the most dedicated teachers I know. She uses every available minute working with kids. Sue spends endless hours preparing unique lessons based on what her students need. She looks for the positives in all people and is also a very loyal friend. Sue is the kind of teacher I wish I would have had in fourth grade." WLS is full of people we wish we had known as children - and SUE is the best!

Greenwood and Whitmer are up for BEST elementary and high school! VOTE TODAY! https://toledoblade.secondstreetapp.com/Readers-Choice-2024/gallery/?group=475008

Our own Whitmer Health Center supports National Child Abuse Prevention Month. To report abuse or neglect please contact (419) 213-CARE.

STAFF SHOUT: "Our custodial staff is second to none. They all work tirelessly to make sure our buildings are spic and span. I would like to shout out one in particular - Tonya in the CTC. She is dedicated and thorough in all ways! She makes sure we as a staff have everything we need to do our jobs well. Every last detail is thought of. She often goes above and beyond! She even added a scented plug-in to my room when I lamented one day of a smell. She hates taking days off and often lets us know when she has to be out, so we know when she will return. Absolutely love her - she’s a very hard worker!!! As all our custodians are !!!" When you talk about a crew that is second to none, our custodial staff is TOPS!

STAFF SHOUT: "The month of April is Occupational Therapy Month and we have amazing OTs and COTAs (assistants) in our district. From helping with fine motor, sensory needs and behaviors (And lots of other needs) they have their work cut out for them and they are always willing to help. We are grateful for them to be in our WLS family!" This exceptional group of people help our students so much. We are so grateful!

STAFF SHOUT: "Lisa Peters has been a bus driver at WLS transportation for 41 years. She started off at the age of 18 driving, moved into being one of our drivers trainers, does the preschool run, has also driven a late run AND she is our field trip scheduler! Her mom was also a bus driver and bus trainer, and retired from WLS. Lisa has raised her children in our district and now she has her grandkids in the district! That is a WLS family. I think that she deserves a shout out for all the years of work that she’s done for Washington Local Schools. She's the best!" Multi-generational love for WLS is so special - just like Lisa is to us!

LAST CALL FOR PROM TICKETS: Last Days April 9th and 10th!

STAFF SHOUT: "Julia Ehlert is brand new to Shoreland this year and has brought an amazing heart with her! She works with student families & speaks with kindness always. She is a provides helpful resources for students & staff and is the sweetest addition to our building!"

STAFF SHOUT: "Our new Bookkeeping staff is AMAZING! We could not function correctly as a district without our "behind the scenes" departments! Sara Moreland & Bri Crouse are extremely helpful and positive. They have the ability to brighten your day with just a phone call. WE SEE YOU LADIES! YOU. ARE. AWESOME!" Being brand new in a position is not easy and these two make it look effortless with their endless kindness and positivity! We are so lucky to have them!

STAFF SHOUT: "Ms. Allison Scott (Washington) is the most wonderful co-teacher an educator could ask for. She has really taken the reins this year in my Language Arts class, leading lessons, being a partner in planning and grading, and overall doing an amazing job caring for ALL students’ needs. She is truly a great partner and co-teacher." TEAMWORK makes the DREAM WORK and Ms.Scott is the best!

"The Jefferson Custodian Crew is amazing and goes above and beyond to keep Jefferson running. Not only do they excel at their jobs, but they are all wonderful to talk to and super helpful. *Ken has been an awesome addition to the Jefferson building! Thank you to Ken for helping to keep our buildings clean and safe. Also, he always offers a little bit of comedic relief at the end of the day when you really need it! Ken and his humorous personality keeps others smiling and laughing while also going above and beyond his job description. He is always willing to help others out to make our jobs easier. *Nick is a PHENOMENAL custodian who ALWAYS goes above and beyond. He has a great sense of humor and fits right in with the Jefferson Crew. We are truly lucky to have him. *Hannah always comes in at the end of the day with a smile and to chat before moving on to the next classroom. Our custodians are great! Thank you for keeping our building looking good. Thank you dearest custodians for all you do for the building and everyone in it. You never make us feel like we are a giant pain in the butt, which of course we are! I am so thankful for all 3 of you!!! You are ALL always so supportive, kind and hilarious!" There is nothing better than an efficient crew who makes work fun! What an incredible shoutout!

STAFF SHOUT: "Mrs. Black goes above and beyond her teacher role at McGregor everyday. She is always helping others, takes on extra duties and is always lending a hand to anyone in need. She is a ray of sunshine in our building and to everyone she meets. We are so lucky to have Carolyn as our Intervention Specialist, but more importantly, as our friend." To know Ms. Black is to love her!

STAFF SHOUT: "Mr. Forche is beloved by students. He works hard in and out of the classroom, coaching Shoreland firebirds volleyball and helping his Firebirds raise money for the American Heart Association! Pumpkin runs and field days are some of our favorite Firebird traditions with Mr. Forche - thanks for all you do in so many arenas!" The extra time Mr. Forche spends helping kids pays off dividends with how much they love him!

STAFF SHOUT: "Emily Tubbs is an AWESOME Meadowvale safety aide! Miss Emily does so much more than supervise a playground. She takes the time to get to know the students and provide them redirection and guidance when they make a poor choice or have a day when they are struggling. A staff member recently said, "I heard an adult talking calmly, in the hall, to a student who had done something wrong. This adult asked the right questions, used the right terms; consequences, appropriate, etc. I peeked out into the hall and saw Emily, the recess aide. She is amazing! She is such a wonderful communicator with our kiddos. She is patient and kind. I just loved her demeanor with that student." Miss Emily is truly top notch and an asset to Meadowvale and the district!" Passion for her work & a genuine love for kids makes Emily Tubbs the PERFECT fit for WLS!

Can't go to the Final Four game in Dayton, but would be willing to sponsor a student ticket? DONATE at: givebutter.com/2024BBALL *Each student ticket is $10 - which can be out of reach for some families. Your donation (in $10 increments) will be used to purchase extra student tickets for kids wanting to go to the game. All funds will be used to support our student section while in Dayton with food, beverages and MOST IMPORTANTLY, admission to the game!

STAFF SHOUT: "Lezlie Scholl wears so many different hats at Shoreland. She has made the most amazing events happen through the Parent Club, as well as incredible creations for School Board Appreciation, even as she spends her days loving our Firebird kindergarteners with Miss Cummins. We are so thankful for the helpful, creative, positive roles that Mrs. Scholl is ALWAYS dedicated to and willing to do!" It seems her energy is as endless as her love for kids! Thank you, Ms. Scholl!

Izzy is a guard and after the loopers go outside, she always wants to help Ms. Poole clean classrooms! She tries to help and always asks if she can, which is perfect since Ms. Pool won a WLS Foundation Grant for child-sized cleaning supplies!