Technology Return Computers and Hotspots may be returned to school via appointment. If you are making an appointment to pick up your students' belongings at school, you can also drop off the computer and hotspot at that time. If you would like for us to schedule a pickup from home, please contact Doug Piper via email or phone at the information below. Scheduled... READ MORE >
Dear USD 243 Parents, If you have personal items in any of the Lebo and Waverly School Buildings and you want to retrieve those items, please make an appointment with the following individuals to make arrangements. Lebo Students- Crystina Nolan 620.794.5152 (GS) Dawn Williams 785.224.9477 (JH/HS) Waverly Students- Dawn Bartlett 620.340.5846 (GS) Lorri... READ MORE >
ECKAN Head Start provides FREE early childhood development services to families who qualify. Services vary in each county and community, based upon the needs identified through a community assessment process. Families can sign up for the following service options: Home-Based 90-minute, weekly home visits for families with children ages prenatal to 5 years. Head... READ MORE >
Meal bundles may be picked up on Mondays from 11am – 12 pm on the front lawn of the above listed sites, from May 11 - June 30. Only exception is Memorial Holiday, meals will be available on TUESDAY, May 26, 2020. Children MUST BE PRESENT. All children will receive 5 breakfast and 5 lunches, 100% juice and offered milk. Due to the weight of the packages... READ MORE >
Food Service:Starting today, every students ages 1-18 can receive 5 breakfast and 5 lunches. Pickup will be every Monday from 11:00-12:00. (Memorial Day Pickup will be on Tuesday) Student must be present at pickup. Pickup for Lebo Elem. & Lebo High School on the HS front lawn. Pickup for Waverly is on the WHS front Lawn. Please maintain social distancing and... READ MORE >
Junior High and High School students are required to turn in assignments for the core classes (For High School Students, these are classes that are required for graduation and will have required work): Math, English, Social Science, and Science. Grades are being taken in these classes and zeroes are being put in the gradebook. Students are expected to complete... READ MORE >
COFFEY COUNTY AREA NETWORK (CoffeyCAN) Serving Coffey County since 1994... The following Wireless Hot Spot locations are either “Active” or “Pending Installation” as provided by the partnership between the Coffey County Commission and the CoffeyCAN Fiber Optic Board of Control. These spots are either school specific or public access as noted with each... READ MORE >
Logan Pyle, Waverly High School Senior, received his pilot's license on February 18, 2020. Logan was able to achieve this by way of the Coffey County Flight Training Scholarship Program. The program is sponsored by the Coffey County Commission, the Coffey County Airport Board, and the Coffey County Economic Development Department. Logan received his training at the... READ MORE >
There will be s special USD 243 Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, April 1. The agenda is listed below. You can attend this virtual meeting via livestream at https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/f47a919c-ecc7-40b3-9eac-fccfe8caa88a BOARD AGENDA Special Meeting Wednesday April 1, 2020 7:00 p.m. Call to OrderApprove AgendaRecognize VisitorsTeacher’s... READ MORE >
Lebo Waverly USD 243 Dear USD 243 Patrons, I apologize for the disruption of your lives. Things have been flipped upside down for all of us. We are all living in unprecedented times. The good news is...this too shall pass. Your community schools will do our best to continue to provide educational services for your family. Our hope is to make personal... READ MORE >
Good Afternoon Lebo-Waverly Families As we plan our Continuing Learning adventure, please know that each and every student and family will be contacted about the Continuous Learning Plan that will start March 30th. This contact will be from one of your students teachers or a member of the Admin team. It will explain the process as we begin our venture into... READ MORE >
USD 243 Lebo-Waverly Thank you to everyone for your patience as we deal with our building closure. This has been a difficult situation for everyone involved in education. There is no place we would rather be than in our buildings with our students. The USD 243 Administrative team met today to begin working on our Continuous Learning Plan. Several things came... READ MORE >
March 17, 2020 USD 243 Students, Staff, and Community Patrons: At 4:22pm today, Governor Laura Kelly will issue a proclamation effectively closing school buildings until May 31st, 2020. This closure is in an ongoing effort to limit public gatherings and the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). To that end, the school year is not over, but rather will... READ MORE >
1 HANDS Wash them often2 ELBOW Cough into it3 FACE Don't touch it4 FEET Stay more than 3ft apart5 FEEL sick? Stay home General public health information READ MORE >
There is a phrase called "Flattening the Curve". A link to a video that explains the concept is posted below. We need everyone to self isolate as much as you can! We need to take universal precautions such as hygiene and hand-washing. Encourage everyone to keep their kids as isolated as possible. Stay away from places people gather. This is kind of like a... READ MORE >
Everyone, Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education, has recommended closure of schools that are coming off spring break this week. The Governor supports this recommendation. I have meetings tomorrow with County Emergency, Health, and School Leaders. I will let you know what comes from this meeting. Moving forward all district activities are cancelled including... READ MORE >
Each year, Emporia State University invites girls in their junior year to attend the Sonia Kovalevsky Mathematics Day. This event is sponsored by Wolf Creek and was held on Thursday, March 5th. Sonia is the first recognized female with a Ph. D. to make significant contributions to the field of mathematics. While at this celebration, students receive a... READ MORE >
Attention Junior Students! The Coffey County Flight Scholarship is now available in Mrs. Newton's office. If you are interested in obtaining your pilot's license, this is for you. Your cost, if awarded the scholarship, will be $1,110. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Newton by March 30, 2020. READ MORE >
WolfDog Baseball and Softball Fans! Springs is just around the corner and so is Softball & Baseball! The first game is just a couple weeks away (March 26 @ Valley Falls). It’s time to order you “WolfDog” swag! This online store will close March 12! This fundraiser will assist with future purchases of team weather jackets for baseball/softball. Go to the... READ MORE >
Social Media-Friend or Foe Seminar Do you or your child use social media? If so, this seminar is for YOU! When: Monday, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: ESU Memorial Union Webb Hall 2 Mark Phillips, Technical Leader of Digital Forensics Section, Johnson County Sheriff's Office Criminalistics Laboratory. Mark will be talking about social media savvy, the data... READ MORE >
USD 243 Lebo-Waverly has implemented an anonymous reporting app, allowing students to alert school officials to bullying, hazing and other inappropriate behaviors or dangerous situations without identifying themselves. Through the STOPit app, by tech company STOPit Solutions, students can send reports complete with text, images and video. Designated district... READ MORE >
Eric Lehmann, a 2019 Waverly High School graduate, graduated on January 22nd, 2019 from the Arkansas Elite Welding Academy. Eric graduated 93 hours early. He signed a 16 month contract with Innovative Refrigeration Systems in Lyhurst, Virgina. He started Monday, January 27th. His position will allow him to travel on company cost and see the U.S. He is currently... READ MORE >
Congratulations to these Junior High Students on their accomplishments!Essay Contest:Addison MIller-3rd PlaceAnna Matthews-Honorable MentionBen Meehan-Honorable MentionPoster Contest Grades 4th-6th Ella McNabb-1st PlaceGrace DeMaranville-3rd PlaceAllie Stukey-Honorable MentionAri Ramirez-Honorable MentionPoster Contest Grades 7th-8thJosie Romig-1st PlaceBrandon... READ MORE >
SATURDAY, Jan. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise may do more than build body strength: New research shows it might also keep brain cells in shape. According to the study, exercise helps maintain the brain's gray matter, which is linked to various skills and thinking abilities. So, keeping your gray matter intact may help prevent thinking declines, the German... READ MORE >
The LCL Art Show runs from January 9th-30th. All art pieces are being shown on the 2nd floor of the ESU Memorial Union. These students from Lebo and Waverly will be showing their art pieces:Lebo: Demi Schrader, Cali Doudna, Brooklyn Berry, Alli Moore, Abbie Shields, Chalie Crouch and Kristopher Stephens.Waverly: Lenora Kent, Aiyana Lacey, Nevaeh Knowles, Rosalia... READ MORE >
Thanks to Haley Fischer and Lilly McWilliams, 2019 WHS Graduates, for coming to share life after high school wisdom with our current seniors. READ MORE >
2019 WHS graduate, Haley Fischer, qualified for the Dean's List at Washburn University for the 2019 fall semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled in 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 3.4-3.99. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU HALEY! READ MORE >
Superintendent's Honors GPA 4.0Calvin McMillen Addison MillerJosie Romig Morgan VogtsElla McNabb Allie StukeyPrincipal's Honors GPA 3.5-3.99Luke Bartley Emma LudolphBen Meehan Kylie BurkdollMicheala Lacey Zoe McNabbTy Glissman Grace DeMaranvilleKaitlin Wagner Luz Ramirez-HernandezHonors GPA... READ MORE >
These students worked hard to gain these honors! Congratulations! Semester 1 Honor Roll Superintendent's Honors-GPA 4.0 Christian Decker Megan Foster Olivia Mitchell Lanie Patterson Logan Pyle Macy Fairchild Rachel Stukey Kaylynn Vogts Damian Foster Rosalia-Gianneschi-Cancian Bonnie... READ MORE >
Wyatt Reedy, a 2019 WHS graduate, graduated with honors from the United States Army National Guard AIT. READ MORE >
It's a busy week at the Waverly Music Department! Monday morning - the Lebo-Waverly JH band marches in the Emporia Vets Day parade (as of the writing of this post, this event is still on - dress warm, in LAYERS, jeans and our marching shirt!) We will be leaving school right before classes start, as soon as bus riders arrive. Monday afternoon - 1:30 PM - The... READ MORE >
Apply in person at the ECKAN office in Burlington. See flyer for details. READ MORE >
If you missed our survey on your way out of conferences, you can take it at the link below!https://forms.gle/GnhwxwW39h64... READ MORE >
October 1, 2019 Hello Waverly Families! Waverly High School is participating in a new program called Talkspace! This FREE program will allow our high school students to talk to a licensed therapist at no cost to you or the student! While our school has mental health resources in place and you are providing support at home, your child may want to reach out in a... READ MORE >
PV2 James 'Wyatt' Reedy completed his basic training for the Army National Guard on August 15, 2019 at Fort Jackson, SC. He is currently stationed at Ft. Lee, VA for his Advanced Individual Training to become an All Wheeled Mechanic. #USD243Proud READ MORE >
Anchor Lodge #224 AF&AM (Ancient Free & Accepted Masons), is a fraternalorganization based in the communities of Williamsburg and Waverly.Freemasonry, at its core, is unlike any other social or fraternal organization. Whereasmost organizations help their community as a group, Freemasons start with the individual. Webelieve that by improving and educating our... READ MORE >
ASQ-3 English https://www.asqonline.com/fami... ASQ:SE-2 English https://www.asqonline.com/fami... READ MORE >
Athletic physical forms are available to download at http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/FORM-PPE.pdf READ MORE >
Even though the USD 243 summer meal program has ended, you can still find a summer meal program no matter where you are! Text “Summer Meals” to 97779, call 1-866-348-6479 to find Summer meal sites that are still serving or go to https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks. READ MORE >
Hey there Waverly Music Fans! Don't forget next week is summer band! If you didn't get pre-registered, have no fear; we have plenty of room! Join us on Monday morning with your $10 summer band fee and get in on the fun! All participants should come in the north door of the high school (nearest the band room). 9:00 – 10:00 AM Waverly Summer Band (for incoming... READ MORE >
Join us for a FREE Lunch! Open to all Children 1-18 Dates: June 3-28 M-F Lebo School Cafeteria Contact Janet Reese (jreese@usd243ks.org, 620.256.9024) To view the menu, follow this link: Summer Lunch Menu This institution is an equal opportunity provider. READ MORE >
Good afternoon, Bulldogs!The math department was fortunate enough to order a classroom set of 10 TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculators last year. These calculators are very helpful to the upper level math classes, and have been used a lot by all classes in the last two weeks. However, one went missing last week. It will look just like the one pictured, and, provided... READ MORE >
This year in CAP, students were given the opportunity to come up with a project that would benefit others. The sophomore boys chose to build a couple of benches to put down on the football field. While the weather was nice, they went outside, with a little extra help from Macy Fairchild, to finish painting one of the benches. This project was done on their own... READ MORE >
Family Link is an important service from Google that enables parents to help their kids and teens build safe and productive digital habits and make informed decisions online. Family Link offers a non-intrusive form of parental control where parents get to supervise their kids' activities online and create Google accounts for them with access to Gmail, Maps,... READ MORE >
There will be a meeting for parents of students planning on enrolling in summer driver education this year. It will be on Tuesday, May, 21 at 6:30pm in the Waverly High Commons. Students don't have to attend. Information on the driver ed class and other license information will be presented. If you have questions or can't attend the meeting, please contact Doug... READ MORE >
Special Education Parent Survey Recently, Kansas parents of students with disabilities who have IEPs received a notification letter asking them to complete an online Parent Survey. The survey responses are used to help guide efforts to improve services and results for children and families receiving special education services. If you are a parent who... READ MORE >
What: Kindergarten RoundUpDate: April 12, 2019Time: 9am-10:30Who Attends: Any student who will 5 years of age by September 1, 2019.Call: Waverly Elementary School@785-733-2551Information needed: Child's name Parent/Guardian name Phone number and addressThere will be no Pre-School or Kindergarten on... READ MORE >
Little Bullpups Daycare is looking for FUN and ENERGETIC individuals to join our team. Must be flexible and be able to work as a team player. Responsibilities:Instruct age-appropriate activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growthCreate a fun and safe learning environmentDevelop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest and... READ MORE >
Lyon County League Tournament Director Ted Vannocker honored Coach Mike Hevel for his years of service in the LCL. Mr. Vannocker presented Coach Hevel with a " THE Coach" tee shirt and a gift certificate for a rocking chair to use in his retirement! Coach Hevel told the crowd what a privilege it has been to coach all the athletes and thanked the fans for their... READ MORE >
Senior Eric Lehmann competed in the Missouri Welding Institute Scholarship Competition on January 24th. Eric had to complete several welds in this competition and won a $1000 scholarship and a competitor jacket. WAY TO GO ERIC! READ MORE >
Waverly Lady Bulldogs advanced to semi-final play with a 45-23 victory over SCC on Monday's LCL opener. The girls will play Hartford in semi-final action Friday, Jan. 25 at 5:00 An updated bracket can be found at the link below. LCL Tournament Update 1-22-19 READ MORE >
By Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Bill Faflick, Executive Director of the Kansas State High School Activities Association. If you are the mother or father of a high school athlete here in Kansas, this message is primarily for you. When you attend an athletic event that involves your son or... READ MORE >
The 98th annual Lyon County League tournament bracket has been completed. The Lady Bulldogs (6-1 in LCL play and 10-1 overall) are the #2 seed and open tournament play on Monday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 vs Southern Coffey County. The Bulldog men are the #4 seed (4-3 in LCL and 4-7 overall) take on #5 seed Madison. A complete bracket can be found by following this link:... READ MORE >
Waverly Junior High 2018-19 Semester 1 Honor RollGPA 4.0-Superintendent's HonorsIsabel Griffith Lindsey JohnsonCalvin McMillen Rosemary StaleyMorgan Vogts3.50-3.99 Principal's HonorsLuke Bartley Jackson BiggsKylie Burkdoll Micheala LaceyBrandon Lee Zoe McNabbKathryn Mile Benjamin... READ MORE >
2018-19 Waverly High School Semester 1 Honor Roll4.0-Superintendent's HonorsJosey Booth Christian DeckerHaley Fischer Damian FosterMegan Foster Olivia MitchellLanie Patterson Logan PyleRachel Stukey Kaylynn Vogts3.50-3.49-Principal's HonorsDustin Anderson Fanny ChangMacy Fairchild ... READ MORE >
Most people have been a part of a team during their lives and proudly worn "the team" uniform. The KSHSAA is looking for former team members to be part of a "new team" and join the officiating ranks. Trade in your old uniform for a new official uniform and give back to the game . you enjoyed when . you played. One of the best ways to maintain interest in... READ MORE >
For the past two weeks, the sophomores have worked very hard to choreograph and master a dance to a remix-mash up of their favorite Christmas songs. They worked together really well, and made sure everyone had a say and enjoyed the decisions that were made in creating this performance. As a send off into Christmas break, all classes performed their dances and... READ MORE >
2018 8-Man Division II, District 2 All-District AwardsFirst TeamOffenseQuarterback: Drew PyleRunning Back: Jenson Riffel, Centre Jake NewtonOffensive Line: Dalton Stika, Centre Tristen Cullip, Wakefield Jon LeeTight End/Wide Receiver: Xavier Espinosa, Centre ... READ MORE >
The railroad crossing south of Lebo is under construction and is closed. If you are planning on attending the Lebo-Waverly Junior High Basketball game tonight, November 15, 2018, you might plan on taking the interstate to avoid the construction and detour. READ MORE >
STUCO BLOOD DRIVECritical need for Blood!! WHS STUCO is holding a blood drive, Tue. Nov. 13 from 9:00-3:00 in the lobby of the new gym! Be a HERO, Give Blood! READ MORE >
All the K-5th Grade will be singing on the Veteran's Day program on Monday, November 12th, at 1:30 PM. The public is welcome to join us for this event honoring our local veterans, located in the WHS old gym. READ MORE >
The Sectional Championship football game between the Waverly Bulldogs and the Axtell Eagles will be livestreamed at 977thedawg.com. You can go to the http://977thedawg.com/ and click on the "Listen Live: tab and follow the Bulldogs as they advance in the KSHSAA football playoffs. You can also download the TuneIn app on your mobile device, search for 97.7 the... READ MORE >
The Waverly Bulldogs advance to the Elite Eight of Division II 8 man football. The Bulldogs will travel to Axtell to take on the Eagles Friday, November 9 at 7:00. The Eagle have an identical 8-1 record as the Bulldogs.Click on the link below for a map & directions to Axtell High School.Map to Axtell READ MORE >
This year I decided to host a Halloween Costume Contest out of my classroom that all high school students and staff members were able to participate in. There were multiple categories for participants to win prizes in, and all students and staff (whether they participated or not) were given the opportunity to vote for their favorites. The winners were as... READ MORE >
Yesterday, students received information about a trip to Washington D.C. being offered to grades 6-10. This trip will take place in June of 2020 and is being organized by World Classrooms. There is an informational meeting for parents on Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30 PM at WHS, and I have uploaded the same information students received yesterday to the "files"... READ MORE >
The Waverly Lady Bulldogs will travel to Centralia on Saturday, October 20 for Sub-State Volleyball tournament action! The Lady Dogs with their 27-11 record are seeded 3rd and will take on the 2nd seeded Solomon Lady Gorillas (27-11) The Lady Dogs play the second match of the tournament with opening serve at approximately 6:00.GOOD LUCK LADY BULLDOGS!A complete... READ MORE >
The Waverly Lady Bulldogs earned the #2 seeding in the 1-A Burlingame regional volleyball tournament. The Lady Dogs have a first round bye and will take on MdCV in the 3rd match of the day. The regional tournament starts play at 3:00 with #4 Burlingame taking on #5 Lost Springs Centre. A complete regional bracket can be found by following this link: Burlingame... READ MORE >
On October 8th, 11 junior students from USD 243 attended Black and Yellow Day at Wichita State University. The students were treated to both academic and interactive sessions as well as lunch in the dining hall that has all you can eat soft serve! Each student received a WSU t-shirt at the completion of the day. READ MORE >
Halloween SpooktacularFriday October 19th at Waverly JH/High School5:00-7:00Free will Donation Chili and Cinnamon Rolls SupperHalloween games in the Old Gym READ MORE >
Waverly High School students and staff members are invited to participate in a Halloween Costume Contest! Everyone will be able to vote for the most creative costume, scariest costume, funniest costume, best duo/group costume, best overall costume, and best staff member's costume. Costumes must follow the school dress code, so please plan accordingly. Halloween... READ MORE >
Waverly Elementary and Jr. High student school supply lists can be found at this link:http://5il.co/40hn READ MORE >
USD 243 SENIORS-I have sent your transcripts to your post high school choice. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to send your ACC and/or your FHTC transcripts to your next endeavor. Good luck! Your transcript will be sent to you with your final grade card. JNewt READ MORE >
From KSHSAA:A rolling schedule means that once a game is completed the amount of time between games will be enough for field crews to get the field ready (varies based on site) and team infield warm up. While facility management is getting the field ready, teams can run/stretch/throw in the outfield area or in other areas designated by host management. Once the... READ MORE >
Burlington High School Theatre is hosting a theatre camp this summer for kids ages Kindergarten through 8th grade. This camp is open to any kids in the area. The performance will be The Lion King, Jr!Camp Dates:June 4-8; 10am-2:30pm and June 11-15; 10am-2:30pm (Lunches provided by Burlington Rec; or bring your own)Auditions: Monday, June 4th@10amPerformances: ... READ MORE >
The Waverly Lady Bulldog track team added some hardware to the WHS trophy cases by placing 2nd in the 1-A Regionals at Burlington. Here are the top 4 finishers and state meet qualifiers for the boys and girls track squads: Megan Foster 3rd Long Jump 16'04 1/2" 1st Triple Jump 35'02" ... READ MORE >
WolfDog Softball opens STATE Tournament play Thursday 5/24/18 at 5:00 on field A in Pratt. GREEN SPORTS COMPLEX IS LOCATED ON THE EAST EDGE OF PRATT DIRECTLYSOUTH (BEHIND) THE WAL-MART SUPER CENTER.The Address for Green Sports Complex is 2007 E Sixth Street, Pratt, KS 67124 Hotel, dinning, and directions to the sports complex can be found at this link: ... READ MORE >
In a program that started just 3 years ago, the 2-1A Lebo-Waverly Wolfdogs are State Tournament Bound for the first time in history! This co-op program is lead by coaches Josh Oswald and Troy Botkin. The Wolfdogs will enter state action as the number 8 seed and will take on number 1 seeded Udall. Official tournament brackets will be released from the KSHSAA at a... READ MORE >
State Softball bracket will be announced on Thursday by the KSHSAA. The links below have info about directions to the Green Sports Complex where the 2-A/1-A State Tournament will be held. The address of the Green Sports Complex is 2007 E Sixth Street, Pratt, KS 67124Here are the teams that qualified for the State Tourney: Records posted are... READ MORE >
Civic engagement is one of Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson’s visions for a successful high school graduate. In a brainstorming session earlier this year, staff members of USD 243 Lebo-Waverly came up with the idea of a “Community Service Day” for students. A Community Service Day is one example of striving toward the “Kansans Can” vision of KSDE as... READ MORE >
The WHS SAFE team earned lunch for the high school today by completing an educational activity with the student body every month of the school year from Oct - April and completing the pre and post seatbelt checks. Sheriff Rogers, SRO Lind and another deputy grilled hamburgers for the students and staff. READ MORE >
Congratulations to freshman, Zach Skillman! Zach's design was selected to represent the Proud Waverly Patriotic Pride program fro the City of Waverly. Zach's designs will be displayed in businesses and homes throughout the community when they donate to the Proud Patriotic Pride Fund. The fund is purchasing 20 flags and poles to display the flag for six holidays... READ MORE >
Summer Driver Ed info can be found on the School Webpage under the Menu. Driver Ed parent meeting May 9th 6:30 WHS Commons.http://www.usd243ks.org/summer... READ MORE >
Contact Royal Publishing if you are interested in advertising! READ MORE >
Each year, 4-H members keep a record of each of their project areas by completing a Kansas Award Portfolio (KAP). The KAP's are narrowed down to the best in their project area first at the club level, then the county level, then the area level, and finally at the state level. In the end, only one 4-H member in the entire state of Kansas comes out as the winning KAP... READ MORE >
USD 243 will be conducting screenings for children of ages birth to 5 on Monday, April 23rd from 8:30-3pm at Lebo Elementary in Lebo, KS. To schedule appt. contact Rachel Barraza at 620-364-8478 ext. 3140 or email rbarraza@usd244ks.org. READ MORE >
On Tuesday, March 13 Waverly Elementary School got to put their monthly fire drills to the test. An electric motor overheated in the gym causing smoke to fill the gym. The fire alarm where sounded and students put their practice to use. Classes exited the building just as they have practiced every month, without any problems! A HUGE THANKS to the Waverly Fire... READ MORE >
Recently in the sophomore CAP class, students were responsible for finding a fun and creative way to sell the importance of having character. To start, we explored how the agency of Goodby Silverstein & Partners advertised for the dairy industry using the Got Milk? campaign. Students then expressed their understanding of one of the school's core values:... READ MORE >
Eligibility reports are created weekly during the school year for students in grades 6-12. Once reports are generated by Mrs. Newton, parents/guardians of students with failing grades (F) will receive a recorded message from the district. Parents/Guardians should check powerschool and visit with their child about the failing grade. Students that are ineligible... READ MORE >
Today in music class, the K-3rd Graders composed songs in honor of Music in our Schools Month! We've been studying chance music and last week they composed melodies based on their names or short sentences. Today we used Compose Yourself - a composition game with clear cards with reversible melodies, and assembled them in their class order. Then they got a chance... READ MORE >
Four students moving on to regional competition March 1, 2018 MANHATTAN, Kan. – Four Kansas State University animal science students will be moving on to regional competition after winning the school’s academic quadrathlon recently. The team of Joel Nelson (Soldier, Kan.), Shane Newton (Waverly, Kan.), Joel Martin (Bucklin, Mo.) and Will Patterson (Holton,... READ MORE >
The Coffey County Schools are excited to announce a great series of presentations that will be held next Monday and Tuesday in the Burlington High School Theater. The Title of the Presentation is: Public and Permanent: Motivate Responsible Use of Technology and Preventing Digital Abuse. Students in all the county schools will be included in these presentations on... READ MORE >
As the Waverly Bulldogs bus to Dodge City for the 2018 State Basketball Tournament, it marks the 10th time Coach Mike Hevel has lead WHS to a State tournament! Coach Hevel begin his WHS career in the 1976-77 season. In his second year, he led the Bulldogs to a 19-5 3rd place finish. The 1981-82 season saw a WHS first, a State Championship! The Bulldogs defeated... READ MORE >
The Waverly Bulldog vs Northern Valley state tournament first round tournament game can be watched live-steamed on your computer or other device at the address below: http://openspacessports.com/wp... READ MORE >
WHS will have a Pep Rally - Team Send off at 9:15 on Tuesday, in the new gym! PLAN TO ATTEND READ MORE >
The Waverly HS Boys play Wednesday at 3:00 in Dodge City. School at all attendance centers except Waverly JH/HS. Waverly JH and HS will not have classes Wednesday. READ MORE >
Waverly Elementary School was challenged by Williamsburg Elementary to read for 5 minutes! Waverly Elementary students took on the challenge and challenged Lebo Elementary School to read for 5 uninterrupted minutes!https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
Parents of children ages 0-4, please complete this short survey to measure a need for childcare in the area. https://goo.gl/forms/QFOhmzBfk... READ MORE >
The American Rodeo returns to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in 2018. During this annual event, amateurs compete with a mixture of champions and top athletes from the PRCA, PBR and WPRA. THE AMERICAN is the only time the champions of these professional organizations can be seen at one event. Waverly High grad and current Missouri Valley student-athlete Jess Pope... READ MORE >
Lebo Waverly will have a 2 hour start delay on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. No preschool. As of now all activities are still on for Friday. School starts at 10:00 READ MORE >
The I-A Division II Sub-State Basketball pairings are set! Sub-State tournaments begin on Monday, 26 with boys action. Waverly boys and girls travel to Hartford for this years sub-state. The Hartford sub-state consists of teams from Buffalo-Altoona Midway HS, Colony-Crest HS, Hartford HS, Melvern-Marais Des Cygnes Valley HS, Waverly HS. The WHS Boys are seeded... READ MORE >
Due to adverse weather, NO SCHOOL in USD 243 Lebo-Waverly today, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. READ MORE >
2-hour Delay for Wednesday, February 21st. School will start classes at 10 am.This delay will give the county time to get roads treated in the morning and allow safe transportation for all of our students! READ MORE >
For the second week in a row, Lanie P brings home hardware in powerlifting. This week she competed at the West Franklin Meet. She finished 2nd overall placing 2nd in all three lifts with a total of 465. Congratulation! READ MORE >
Each year, Emporia State University invites girls in their junior year to attend the Sonia Kovalevsky Mathematics Day. This event is sponsored by Wolf Creek and was held on February 15. Sonia is the first recognized female with a Ph. D. to make significant contributions to the field of mathematics. While at this celebration, students receive a certificate of... READ MORE >
Friday's High School basketball game with KC East will be played at the Blue Springs Freshman Center. Game times are JV boys at 5:00 followed by the varsity girls at 6:30 and the varsity boys following the varsity girls. Follow the link below for directions!Blue Springs Freshman Center2101 NW Vesper St.Blue Springs, MO 64015https://www.google.com/maps/di... READ MORE >
Today Happy Bear visited the PreK-2nd grade classrooms. Before she left she was lucky enough to bump into Mrs. Wildeman. READ MORE >
During CAP class (formally known as seminar/homeroom), students participate in lessons designed to improve professional development, character building, and life skills. Many of the activities are designed to allow students the chance to show their appreciation for others. This month the sophomores were given the opportunity to surprise the second and third grade... READ MORE >
Seven times a year school is dismissed for inservice. Monday, February 19 is our next day! Have you ever wondered what goes on during these inservice days?Listed is a schedule for the teachers and staff for Monday's inservice.Monday, February 19, 2018 Half Day Workday/Half Day In-service 9:00-10:00 Assessment Training BSC (In your Building) Waverly Grade... READ MORE >
What a busy Saturday! On February 10th, Lebo High school was host to about 170 students from 9 different schools for the 5th annual Lebo-Waverly Elementary Band Festival! Students from Burlingame, Burlington, Altoona-Midway, Rossville, Marais de Cygnes Valley, Hamilton, West Franklin, and of course Lebo and Waverly came together to play in a mass band for first and... READ MORE >
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The annual Lyon County League Student Art Exhibit will be ending next week. Twelve Lebo Students and ten Waverly students are exhibiting their artwork this year. If you haven't had a chance, stop by the ESU Memorial Union and walk through the John T. and Connie S. Staton Art Gallery (2nd floor). The Art Exhibit will be up until February 14th. READ MORE >
Lanie P made WHS history on Saturday by winning the 1st every Power-lifting medal by a WHS student. Lanie competed in the states largest power-lifting meet at the Basehor-Linwood Bobcat Invitational! She won the 9-10 grade power clean event! READ MORE >
If your family has any Waverly t-shirts (adult or child sizes) that have been outgrown or not used anymore, we are asking you to donate them to PTO for a fundraiser. Please send them to the grade school office by February 13th. Another Waverly T-shirt Quilt will be up for auction! READ MORE >
Students in Seminar are sharing their work in Scratch with one another. Great comments and discussions are happening. READ MORE >
Students in Seminar are sharing their work on Scratch with one another. Great comments and discussion are happening. READ MORE >
Ms. Crystal is super excited that it is the 100th Day of School!https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
Students in grades K-8 were treated to an Extreme Energy assembly today where they learned about different types of energy and how energy is created and used! Click on the link below to see a quick video clip!https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
January has finally arrived, and I must say the first semester flew by! English classes were busy becoming accustomed to having a new teacher and diving into content. Freshmen read Of Mice and Men and participated in a Poetry Party to celebrate the end of their Poetry Unit. Sophomores read Animal Farm and the Holocaust memoir, Night. Juniors read several of our... READ MORE >
The Kindergarten class was working on cooperation and team work today in p.e.! Their mission was to write an A together. Watch the video clip below to see them at work! https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
https://docs.google.com/docume... Waverly JH students compete annually in the Coffey County Conservation Contest. Click on the link to see the winners! READ MORE >
The 97th annual Lyon County League Basketball Tournament bracket has been set! The LCL Tournament is the oldest consecutive high school basketball tournament west of the Mississippi! The 2018 addition tips off Monday, January 22 at 4:00 pm in Emporia's White Auditorium. Follow this link to find a complete LCL Tournament Bracket. The 7th Seeded Bulldog boys open... READ MORE >
Students at Waverly Grade School were practicing their rhythm writing in grades Kindergarten through 5th today! The 5th-3rd graders learned a shorthand to use on their whiteboards when listening and converted their shorthand into real notes to make 4 and 8 beat rhythms! (5th grade not pictured - sorry 5th grade!) Then the 2nd grade-Kindergarten used popsicle... READ MORE >
The High School basketball game vs MdCV originally scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 16, will be played on Thursday, Jan. 18. JV starts at 4:45. READ MORE >
Due to the extreme cold and extended wind chill below 0, NO SCHOOL IN USD 243 LEBO WAVERLY ON TUESDAY, JAN. 16. School activities will be rescheduled on a later date! READ MORE >
January Board Report Sickness is beginning to hit both schools. As of Monday, absences due to illness are not too high and most of the staff has avoided the bug. Elementary: It wasn’t all parties and performances at WES in December. Elementary students were busy! 3rd grade students completed projects on animal cells: And then created reports on animals... READ MORE >
A reminder to all fans and players... 1: SPORTSMANSHIP is a general way of thinking and behaving. The following sportsmanship policy items are listed below for clarification: a. Be courteous to all (participants, coaches, officials, staff and fans). b. Know the rules, abide by and respect the official’s decisions. c. Win with character and lose with dignity. d.... READ MORE >
Jr. High Basketball Tournament for Thursday, Jan. 11th is postponed. Here is the new schedule for the tournament. Saturday, January 13th We will use both gyms. Game times will be 11:30 and 12:45 Small Gym / 11:30 - Olpe girls vs. Burlingame girls 12:45 – Burlingame boys vs. Madison Boys Big Gym / 11:30 – Madison girls vs. Lebo... READ MORE >
Due to winter weather conditions, there will be NO School in USD 243 Lebo-Waverly. School Activities will be postponed to a later date. READ MORE >
We have the "All Sessions Pass" for the LCL Tournament @ Emporia here in the HS office. Adults are $21 and Students are $12. That will get you in everyday of the Tournament. These passes are non transferable and non refundable. If you have any questions, please call the school office @ 785-733-2561. READ MORE >
The new alert system tied to our new web site has malfunctioned several times lately. As happens with new systems, there are a few bugs that need to be worked out. We appreciate you patience and understanding as we work on getting the messaging system working correctly. All messages will have the district office phone number on your caller ID. Please check the... READ MORE >
A new feature each month on a our new website is called "Small Town - Big Dreams". This feature will highlight former WHS students and how their lives have progressed after graduating from Waverly High School. If you would like to nominate former WHS students to be featured in the coming months, please contact Doug Piper (dpiper@usd243ks.org or 785-733-2561).The... READ MORE >
29 area student attended the Power Prep ACT class on Tuesday at the Waverly Community Building. Students were introduced to different strategies on taking the ACT test. This class was arranged by USD 243 counselor Janella Newton. Students from Lyndon, Burlingame, Burlington, Hartford. Lebo and Waverly attended. Here’s what Power Prep instructor Jason Kazer had... READ MORE >
We are adding a new feature to the web page called "Small Town - Big Dreams". This will look at WHS alums that have achieved "Big Dreams" after graduating from Waverly High. It will look at what they are up to now, where they are working and living, and what are their accomplishments. It will also include advice for current WHS students.If you have someone you... READ MORE >