School Board Mulls Drug Testing Students
The Wooster City School Board of Education announced at its August meeting that it will form a committee to consider random drug testing in the WCSD, according to the Aug. 6 Daily Record article,...
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Orrville Drug Testing Finds No Drug Use
Orrville High School has implemented a drug testing program, affecting students in grades seven through 12 who either volunteer to be tested, are athletes, or are involved in competitive extracurriculars. The text of the...
Social Justice Leadership Academy Founded at WHS
The Social Justice Leadership Academy is a series of events that focus on promoting diversity and acceptance around Ohio. Wooster became involved in this program through the Straight A grant and is sending 10...
Former Student Returns as Teacher
Zach Humrichouser (Class of 2012) has returned to his alma mater to start his student teaching and has already made a great impression at WHS. Humrichouser was class president during all four years of...
Dave Snider Receives Outstanding Teacher Award
WHS Science Dept. member David Snider is the 2016 recipient of the Ralph R. and Grace B. Jones Outstanding Teacher Award. The award recognizes teachers in the district for dedication to their students including...
Wooster Gets Roundabout
At the intersection of Smithville Western and state Route 83 stands an unfamiliar feature for Wayne County: a roundabout. The roundabout’s construction results from safety concerns about the intersection, especially the severity of crashes,...
Wooster Schools Get Low Marks on State Reports
Wooster City Schools received a “C” in achievement, an “F” in ‘gap closing,’ which measures achievement for traditionally low performing groups of students, an “F” in K-3 literacy and a “B” in progress, which...
Dress Code Gets Slight Revision
The 2016-2017 school year began with a dress code change for WHS students. The main goal of the revised dress code was to define and modify, said principal Tyler Keener. On page 15 of...
Wooster Way Kicks Off
Returning for its sophomore effort in the WCS district, the Wooster Rachel’s Challenge program is undergoing a couple of changes. The Rachel’s Challenge Initiative was implemented last year throughout the WCSD in an effort...
Playlab Arrives
On August 14, the Cornerstone Playlab was dedicated, marking the opening of a project more than three years in the making. The idea for renovating the Cornerstone playground was brought to the PTO...
