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CLOSES APRIL 3RD at Midnight!
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WLS has 4 schools in the running for
BEST ELEMENTARY and Whitmer is up for BEST HIGH SCHOOL!
YOU CAN VOTE ONCE PER DAY!
https://toledoblade.secondstreetapp.com/Readers-Choice-2025/
Parent Shout:
“I want to give a shoutout to Hiawatha’s art teacher, Ms. Wheaton-Rodriguez. She graciously volunteered to help with the Hiawatha Make and Take that the Parents Club does for Kindergarten thru 3rd graders. This year it was a ‘cookies and canvas’ event. She was absolutely AMAZING. She took her time and even prepared slideshows to teach the kids how to make their canvases. This is an after-school event and she really showed how much she cares for our kids. We are so lucky to have her at our school!”
Ms. Wheaton-Rodriguez exemplifies every aspect of our Portrait of Team Member and everyone benefits from her collaborative attitude! Thank you Ms. W-R!
SENIOR PARENTS: WE NEED MORE HELP!
Please come to tomorrow's meeting so we can give this class an incredible Spring!
Senior Lobby 6pm 3/26
STAFF SHOUT:
"I want to shout out Ms. Singleton for all she does. She is an excellent teacher who is warm and welcoming to all her students. She organizes all the ticket sales for every music, theatre and sporting event at Whitmer. She encourages students who want to be teachers. She stays at school late to make sure her classes' grades are always up to date, announces for sporting events and she even helps with the school talent show. When you think of a teacher who exemplifies all the hard work and FUN this job can include - Ms.Singleton is the perfect example."
If you have worked with Ms. S, you know her relentless pursuit of excellence. We are so grateful for the work of this Panther!
PARENT SHOUT:
"I would like to give a shout out to Washington Junior High Principal, Scott Villar. Scott has a calm and soothing demeanor. He always seems to find the time and has kind words to say to support his staff, students and their families. This has made such a difference for me as a parent during difficult situations. Scott genuinely loves his students and wants what is best for them. I am so grateful for his leadership and the positive atmosphere he fosters at Washington Junior High. I feel like he deserves to be recognized for creating such a nurturing and supportive environment for our children to learn in. Thank you for making such a positive impact and being a source of strength during challenging times."
Mr. Villar is the perfect blend of rigor and relationships and we are lucky to have him!
McGregor families recently had some PAWS pop up!
Cool opportunity from Sighted Guide Ohio for the visually impaired and blind !
WLS has 4 schools in the running for
BEST ELEMENTARY and Whitmer is up for BEST HIGH SCHOOL!
YOU CAN VOTE ONCE PER DAY!
https://toledoblade.secondstreetapp.com/Readers-Choice-2025/
Want your child to have practice their READING?
Forgot to grab a book before you left the house?
Check out this link, where WLS Curriculum Consultant, Floyd Martin reads books for your children to follow along!
https://www.wls4kids.org/page/reading
Second Graders at Meadowvale were treated to a special guest appearance by Board Member Hall, who recently dropped by to read to them!
*DRUMROLL*
Toledo Mayor Kapszukiewicz has announced your 2025 Kid Mayor for Toledo:
DASH from Monac!
Dash will serve with fellow Kid Council Members:
Violet - Hiawatha
Lexi - Meadowvale
Ezra - Meadowvale
Savannah - Shoreland
Charlotte - Shoreland
We are so proud of you!
STAFF SHOUT:
"Nick Hartman is a PHENOMENAL part of our WLS Warehouse team! He's easy going and has a calming presence, with a work ethic that is second to none! He's reliable, trustworthy, and makes sure our cafeterias have what they need, when they need it. Our students and staff can always expect a warm smile and the offer of a helping hand from him. Thank you for all you do, Nick! You are appreciated!"
If you know this rockstar, you know that kindness is the first thing you notice.
We are so lucky to have Nick!
WLS has 4 schools in the running for
BEST ELEMENTARY and Whitmer is up for BEST HIGH SCHOOL!
YOU CAN VOTE ONCE PER DAY!
https://toledoblade.secondstreetapp.com/Readers-Choice-2025/
*The church parking lot on Alexis Rd will NOT be open tomorrow for parking or dropoff, as part of the city project. The Washington parking lot WILL BE reopened for Tuesday 3/18/25. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this construction.
We could NOT be prouder to announce that our Media Arts students won 1st place in the Broadcast News Production Team Event in Columbus! They will head to compete in the National BPA event in Orlando, Florida in May.
Congrats to Mikayla, PJ, Trinity and TJ!
We are also proud to announce that Caleb Elliot finished in the Top Ten of his event: Management, Marketing and Human Resources Concepts!
These Panthers have found potential career paths in our Career Tech program and are SHINING in their skills!
*IMPORTANT REMINDER*
STAFF SHOUT:
"I would like to have the office staff of the CTC (Thom Ziems, Jen Dayvolt, Trish Pakulski, and Becca Lee) get a shout out for their hard work and love for the CTC staff. They always help us out."
This group cares LOUDLY for their team!
PARENT SHOUT:
"Miss Jacob did something so small for my daughter but it was SO big to her. She’s been struggling with confidence lately and Miss Jacob gave her a “Fearless” Friendship bracelet on Friday Friendship Bracelet day! She told her it was because she was fearless to ride her horse. It boosted her confidence so much and she wore it proudly the next day at 3rd Grade Boost Camp! Thank you for taking the time to do the little things, Miss Jacob. They mean so much! ❤️🖤"
Ms. Jacob is the perfect balance of relationship/rigor and we are SO BLESSED she chose WLS!
