Students at WHEC were visited by Raven Ridge Wildlife Center after reading “A Boy Called Bat.” They learned about skunks, owls, and Raven Ridge’s mission to help injured, orphaned, and abandoned wildlife.

In Mrs. Darr's ninth-grade English class, students enhanced their communication skills by commenting on each other's symbolism projects. Each project required selecting a symbol that represented the student personally, and students created a poster with a detailed explanation.

On Instructional Coaches Day, we want to shine a light on the incredible individuals who are the catalysts for growth in our schools. Our instructional coaches offer guidance, collaboration, and resources to help our teachers thrive.

Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day! We deeply appreciate our diligent custodians for maintaining cleanliness and safety in our schools. Their dedication ensures a clean, organized, and healthy environment for learning. Thank you for all you do!

Please welcome our next Featured Intern, Osgleidys Acevedo Cordero, to SIR Physical Therapy. She will assist Physical Therapists, tidy work areas, and organize equipment. Osgleidys aspires to become a Physical Therapist. Keep it up, Osgleidys! #spartansatwork

In celebration of Johnny Appleseed's birthday, Mrs. Gallen's first-grade class engaged in apple-themed art activities, using apples to stamp and create designs. The event was a joyful tribute, filled with laughter and the sweet scent of apples.

In class with Mr. Kaufmann, seventh-grade math students use calipers, precision tools for measuring dimensions, to master the concept of scale drawings. This hands-on approach helps them understand proportional relationships and real-world applications of geometry.

A team of six students, guided by Dr. Liskey, is working on the 2025-2026 Governor's STEM project to create a enhanced white cane for the visually impaired. Their "e-cane" will detect obstacles through vibrations, enhancing environmental awareness without direct contact.

Congrats to our students who have earned the School Recognition Award from the College Board! To qualify, students must score among the top 10% of their high school’s test takers on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 and/or earn a 3+ on 2 or more distinct AP exams by grade 10.

This week's Featured Intern is reaching new heights! Erick Diaz de los Santos works as an Aviation Intern at the Reading Regional Airport. While there, Erick assists with wing walks, fueling operations, and ground servicing of aircraft. Excellent work, Erick! #spartansatwork

In French 5/AP, students demonstrated the WEDDINGS acronym by organizing a "wedding". This acronym helps recall when to use the French subjunctive mood, expressing doubt and emotions. Each student made a two-minute speech using the subjunctive, assuming wedding guest roles.

Last week concluded Open House at WHEC, WREC, and the JSHS. Connecting with teachers at our open house boosts student success! Parents & families learn about school programs and discover ways to engage in our community, strengthening support for their child's education.

In Ms. Mitchell’s culinary class, students celebrated a successful five day week by making avocado toast. This project combined cooking with linguistic learning, exploring synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms, culminating in a “toast to avocado toast.” Amazing lesson!

Pins down, smiles up! Today in gym class, our kindergarten students played Pin Knock Over which showcased their teamwork skills and filled the area with giggles. It perfectly demonstrated how play fosters collaboration and communication among young children.

Put your paws together for our first Featured Intern of the school year! Emma Brand is gaining valuable experience at Larkin Veterinary Center. Her duties include preparing exam rooms, aiding technicians, observing surgeries, and conducting cold laser treatments. #spartansatwork

Our communications interns visited WHEC and found our students learning, growing, and having fun during recess! These joyful moments on the playground remind us that learning happens not only in the classroom but also through play, imagination, and connection!

Wyo5Live is a student-run morning news broadcast at the Jr./Sr. High School. Student news anchors start the day sharing updates on school events, sports, and activities. Other students manage the cameras, scriptwriting, and audio, creating an engaging and informative broadcast.

In Engineering class, students enhance their analytical skills and creativity by building wind turbines. They design unique blade configurations to find the most effective setup for electrical efficiency. Thus, students apply aerodynamic principles and renewable energy concepts.

Calling all professionals and volunteers! Join us for our high school Career Day as a panelist or individual speaker. Fill out this form to receive more information https://t.co/AMVWU3sICZ Interested in volunteering to support Career Day? Email ryouse@wyoarea.org!

🌻 Learning is blooming at WHEC! Using portable microscopes, students harvested sunflower seeds, shared observations in class with Dr. Wengerd, and then headed outside to study flowers, seeds, insects, and more in the WHEC garden. Thank you WAEF for supporting this project!