PARENT TO STAFF SHOUT:
"My 2 kids had the pleasure of having Mrs. Louks (Monac) as their 3rd grade teacher. She is so patient, understanding, and kind. If I could have her as my kids' teacher until they graduate, I would!"
The best sign of a great teacher is when you don't want your kids to leave them!
Way to go Ms. Louks!
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"My 2 kids had the pleasure of having Mrs. Louks (Monac) as their 3rd grade teacher. She is so patient, understanding, and kind. If I could have her as my kids' teacher until they graduate, I would!"
The best sign of a great teacher is when you don't want your kids to leave them!
Way to go Ms. Louks!
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*CHANGE IN STATE LAW*
STUDENT TO STAFF Shoutout:
"Mrs. Sergent (Jefferson) has always been there for me and many other students.She is always so kind when she sees me in the halls. She is so kind and generous, always letting me use her things and giving me stuff."
Students notice the kindness of the adults who care for them and Ms. Sergent obviously conveys it well!
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STUDENT SHOUT:
"Mr.Bell is by far the coolest principal known to man!! I had him as my principal back in elementary (McGregor). He’s kind, amazing, intelligent, and very understanding, his jokes every morning on the announcements make my day 10x better and yes they are funny!! Plus seeing him at the football games brightens my day up more. He will stop what he’s doing and will step right into action whenever something is needed, thank you Mr.Bell! "
Students know when you care, and this one has Mr. Bell pegged just right!
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"Mr.Bell is by far the coolest principal known to man!! I had him as my principal back in elementary (McGregor). He’s kind, amazing, intelligent, and very understanding, his jokes every morning on the announcements make my day 10x better and yes they are funny!! Plus seeing him at the football games brightens my day up more. He will stop what he’s doing and will step right into action whenever something is needed, thank you Mr.Bell! "
Students know when you care, and this one has Mr. Bell pegged just right!
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Washington Local Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 due to temperatures and the conditions of walkways and roads. Stay safe, Panther Nation!
Blood Drive this weekend in memory of our Panther!
STAFF SHOUTOUT:
"I would love to give a shout-out to Mr. Martin! He is an incredible mentor, coach, and coworker. He consistently comes up with creative and original ways to get students excited about reading and truly want to read. Anytime you need help, he is always there without hesitation. Washington Local is so lucky to have him!"
Without a doubt, Mr. Martin was a 🔥FIRE HIRE🔥for WLS!
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"I would love to give a shout-out to Mr. Martin! He is an incredible mentor, coach, and coworker. He consistently comes up with creative and original ways to get students excited about reading and truly want to read. Anytime you need help, he is always there without hesitation. Washington Local is so lucky to have him!"
Without a doubt, Mr. Martin was a 🔥FIRE HIRE🔥for WLS!
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Let's end the week strong, Panther Nation!
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STUDENT SHOUT:
"Ms. Piasecki (Monac) is always kind and a very good teacher & always inspiring students to keep going."
The sweet words of children make everything better and Ms. Piasecki obviously EARNED these!
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"Ms. Piasecki (Monac) is always kind and a very good teacher & always inspiring students to keep going."
The sweet words of children make everything better and Ms. Piasecki obviously EARNED these!
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Washington Local Schools will be CLOSED on Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 due to the conditions of walkways and roads. Help a neighbor today!
STAFF SHOUT:
"Courtney Gensler has been a great addition to our Shoreland Family and we absolutely love her! Courtney is our Intervention Specialist in our Panther Room. The way she loves up kids and makes them feel special is amazing. Courtney works hard at helping students who struggle communicating find their voice. Dance Party Fridays have become one of the Best days of the week. Courtney includes students from grade level classrooms to come down and build relationships with her students while dancing. Shoreland is so lucky to have her!"
A district built on family only works if its staff truly cares for kids and one another. Ms. Gensler builds family every day in the way she cares for everyone!
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"Courtney Gensler has been a great addition to our Shoreland Family and we absolutely love her! Courtney is our Intervention Specialist in our Panther Room. The way she loves up kids and makes them feel special is amazing. Courtney works hard at helping students who struggle communicating find their voice. Dance Party Fridays have become one of the Best days of the week. Courtney includes students from grade level classrooms to come down and build relationships with her students while dancing. Shoreland is so lucky to have her!"
A district built on family only works if its staff truly cares for kids and one another. Ms. Gensler builds family every day in the way she cares for everyone!
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STUDENT SHOUT:
"Ms. Donna Stacy (Monac) is always kind and is always very inspiring and is a really good teacher!"
The words of our young learners inspire us daily - including heartfelt ones about the wonderful Ms. Stacy!
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"Ms. Donna Stacy (Monac) is always kind and is always very inspiring and is a really good teacher!"
The words of our young learners inspire us daily - including heartfelt ones about the wonderful Ms. Stacy!
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STAFF SHOUT:
"In light of everything with state funding going on around us, I really wanted to send a shoutout to WLS Treasurer, Jeff Fouke. Seeing the devastation of cuts happening in education around the nation, I am so grateful for the fiscal astuteness and guidance that Jeff's direction has provided. I'm not sure if people realize the impact or how lucky we are to have someone in that role, so protective of our district's future - thinking TEN steps ahead. In a perfect world, schools would be funded appropriately with all that they need, but until then - WLS is so lucky to have Jeff Fouke."
Jeff's careful stewardship has allowed us to keep our focus on students and we are so grateful for his steady leadership!
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"In light of everything with state funding going on around us, I really wanted to send a shoutout to WLS Treasurer, Jeff Fouke. Seeing the devastation of cuts happening in education around the nation, I am so grateful for the fiscal astuteness and guidance that Jeff's direction has provided. I'm not sure if people realize the impact or how lucky we are to have someone in that role, so protective of our district's future - thinking TEN steps ahead. In a perfect world, schools would be funded appropriately with all that they need, but until then - WLS is so lucky to have Jeff Fouke."
Jeff's careful stewardship has allowed us to keep our focus on students and we are so grateful for his steady leadership!
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Thank you to all who serve and protect our communities!
STAFF SHOUT:
"You know when someone just has a calling? That's exactly how it felt seeing Mrs. Lisa Pastorek at work when she drove for my special needs bus route recently. She was totally in her element and gave such joy and warmth in every greeting and goodbye. Her immediate understanding of our amazing students was impressive and she was so diligent in her care at every level. It was a real gift to experience and work alongside her!"
The weather may be cold, but the warmth Ms. Lisa gives to kids MORE than makes the difference!
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"You know when someone just has a calling? That's exactly how it felt seeing Mrs. Lisa Pastorek at work when she drove for my special needs bus route recently. She was totally in her element and gave such joy and warmth in every greeting and goodbye. Her immediate understanding of our amazing students was impressive and she was so diligent in her care at every level. It was a real gift to experience and work alongside her!"
The weather may be cold, but the warmth Ms. Lisa gives to kids MORE than makes the difference!
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As we kick off 2026, don’t forget that The Whitmer Health Center is open Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. We are here to support you and your students’ health all year long. We offer convenient, accessible care right on campus, so students can stay healthy and in class!
STAFF SHOUT:
"The Panther Rooms at the high school could not run without Christine Arvay. She steps up with great ideas, a helping hand, and a little muscle whenever it's needed. Christine's loyalty to the students and staff is unwavering. She's the first one to get here and the last one to leave on a daily basis. Her attendance is impeccable, and she's completely up for any task. Christine Arvay is a total rockstar!!!!"
Ms. Arvay is absolutely relentless in her pursuit for kids to have a great experience. We could not be more grateful for the effort she consistently displays to make that happen!
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"The Panther Rooms at the high school could not run without Christine Arvay. She steps up with great ideas, a helping hand, and a little muscle whenever it's needed. Christine's loyalty to the students and staff is unwavering. She's the first one to get here and the last one to leave on a daily basis. Her attendance is impeccable, and she's completely up for any task. Christine Arvay is a total rockstar!!!!"
Ms. Arvay is absolutely relentless in her pursuit for kids to have a great experience. We could not be more grateful for the effort she consistently displays to make that happen!
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A (RETIRED) STAFF (AND COMPANY!) SHOUTOUT:
"We want to give a shout out to retired Meadowvale Art teacher Mrs. Stacy Sattler, who generously returned to the Meadowvale Panther Room to do art projects woth our students! One we turned into a parent gift after her current boss at Peace, Love and Pottery (Sylvania Avenue) donated coasters and supplies and allowed Stacy to use the kiln at the store to finish the project off! We love it when one of our favorite former teachers comes out for a visit and brings us cool art projects to do from her new employer. Big thanks to Mrs. Stacy Sattler AND Peace, Love and Pottery! "
OUR RETIRED STAFF CONTINUE TO BRING US SO MANY GIFTS OF THEIR TIME, TALENTS AND LOVE!
