Waverly Central Schools

Wolverine Families: There will be no school on Friday, May 23, 2025, and Tuesday, May 27, 2025, due to give back snow days. There is also no school on Monday, May 26th due to Memorial Day Observance.

Requesting Final Amateurism Certification Graduating student-athletes who are being recruited by an NCAA Division I or II school must request their final amateurism certification from the NCAA Eligibility Center before they can be eligible to practice, compete and receive athletics aid in college. Please see this short video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT1t6_sAZ0I or easy-to-understand PDF at https://5il.co/3cayu to learn more about this quick but vital step in the process. NCAA can't complete a student's certification without it!

CHECK IT OUT!! Wolverine Trading Post at Chemung- June 6 See the attached flyer for more information.

2025 ACHIEVE Scholarship Program Any graduating high school senior, planning on attending a higher education institution majoring in either Human Services or Nursing. A strong interest in working with a field directly impacting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be considered first. Amount of the award is $1,000 to be given to 1 student Deadline to apply is June 13th, 2025 Completed applications must be mailed to the addres provided. ACHIEVE Attn: Human Resources Dept. 4733 Vestal Parkway East Vestal, NY 13850 E-mail: wglanville@achieveny.org Visit https://5il.co/3grfo for additional informaiton and an application.

Come see the Waverly Art Show at the high school TODAY, Tuesday May 20th, 12-8pm. Vote for your favorite art works in 5 categories and see for yourself how talented these kids are! While you're there, visit the gym and be sure to vote on our annual budget. Any member of the community 18 years or older may vote. We love our Community, stop by and love us right back! Please share and spread the word about the fantastic work that's happening at Waverly! https://shorturl.at/cPXpi

Waverly Teachers' Association Scholarship - FINAL REMINDER - Deadline is May 16th. This scholarship is given by the Waverly Teachers’ Association to a deserving student in the current graduating class who has been enrolled in the Waverly School District for at least the last two years of their high school career. In addition, the student should be pursuing a degree at a 2 or 4 year college in a service field. Preference will be given to those entering the education field. Application forms are available in the high school Guidance Office, Senior English Teachers, or Econ/Pig Teachers. Application forms need to be returned to the Committee Chair by May 16th. See Application for details. The WTA Scholarship will be funded through the WTA membership, and the amount will be determined each year in the WTA proposed budget. The 2025 scholarship amount is $400.00 Visit https://5il.co/3durv for information and an application.

The Persevere Like A Wolverine Foundation Scholarship - FINAL REMINDER - Deadline is May 15th. The scholarship committee is interested in gaining more insight into you as a person: In essay format, please describe an experience that required you to demonstrate leadership. Describe what the situation was (including the challenges you faced), what actions you took / led (including how you influenced / mobilized others to support the effort), and what the end result was (including any secondary outcomes / results) Basis for the Award: The award is based on an individual continuing on a path of personal growth. One individual student will be considered. Award Amount: $5,000.00 Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be a graduating senior from Waverly High School. The award is contingent upon acceptance to a duly accredited institution of higher education or trade school. Deadline for Application: May 15, 2025. Application Requirements: Applicants must fill out the provided application form in its entirety. Applicants must also submit a one page (minimum), single-spaced, typed essay responding to the italicized essay prompt. Finally, please include an up-to-date copy of your transcript (can be scanned). All submissions should be sent directly to PersevereLikeAWolverine@gmail.com For an application, please visit https://5il.co/3as24.

Rhoda M. Sutryk Memorial Scholarship - LAST REMINDER - Deadline is Friday, 5/16 This *$3,000 annual scholarship was set up in loving memory of Rhoda M. Sutryk, a talented individual who served her community well and poured her soul into the lives of young and old alike. Rhoda’s most devoted love was her family, where she mothered eleven wonderful children. Family values, the love for music, and strength of character were important to her. Along with her role as mother, Rhoda was a beloved piano teacher, choir director, music teacher, and more. She gave her talent, energy, and time in her community through various organizations, including Waverly High School and Elementary choirs, Waverly Band, Waverly Summer Music Theater, Waverly sports programs, Waverly art classes, nursing homes, churches, and any and all activities her children were involved in. Throughout her whole life, she repetitively demonstrated kindness and goodness serving those in and around the valley communities. *The Sutryk family reserves the right to give one $3,000 scholarship or two $1,500 scholarships. This award is given to a student in the Waverly Central School District who demonstrates any of Rhoda’s most treasured values. Eligibility Criteria: - Waverly graduating senior - Accepted into a college or other advanced program is preferred - Statement (250-500 words, double-spaced) on any or all of the following topics: 1. Today, family takes on many different appearances and dynamics. Explain the importance of family values and what does family mean to you? How has family helped mold you into who you are today? 2. What are you most admirable character traits and how do these traits help you through everyday life? 3. What gifts have I given through music, and how I will continue my love for music throughout my future years. - Must show outstanding character of outward goodness and kindness towards others. Please email your application in Word or PDF form to: rblauvelt@gstboces.org no later than Friday, May 16th, 2025. Family contacts: Robin Blauvelt rblauvelt@gstboces.org . Please visit https://5il.co/35ro5 for information and an application.

As we near the final weeks of school, Guidance and Administration are working on various end of the year Senior activities that require us to meet deadlines to ensure proper planning up until Graduation. We are finalizing the Graduation program for the Class of 2025 and it is important that we have all Seniors' plans after Graduation. If you previously contacted us with your plans, please confirm them with us again as we have had some Seniors change their plans and we need to have accuracy for the Graduation program to avoid errors or misinformation. It is required that you provide this information. Please let us know if your post Graduation plans are: 1) Attend College - If so, please indicate what College AND major. 2) Trade School - If so, please indicate where you will be attending. 3) Military - Please indicate which branch you will be enlisting. 4) Employment - If you have information where you will be employed, please let us know. *Please email or see your Guidance Counselor with your plans no later than Friday, May 16th. **Just a few important dates to remember....... June 18th, 2025 - Senior Awards Ceremony @ 6 p.m. in the High School Auditorium June 20th, 2025 - Graduation Ceremony @ 7 p.m. at the Waverly Stadium ***Please be sure to check your emails as well as the Waverly app/website as we continue to keep our Seniors and families updated with important end of the year information.

Please find the Fall TC3 Online Courses at https://5il.co/3f7o8 along with a registration form at https://5il.co/3f7o9 . Students are advised to register for Fall courses prior to the end of the school year in June. The form will need their Guidance Counselor's signature on the registration form. If students wait until August, the class they want may be full. Please also remember that a full semester class will start in August because it will run on the college calendar not the Waverly CSD calendar.

Valley Lodge #153 Essay Contest - Scholarship Deadline is May 17th, 2025 The Masonic Essay Contest is open to seniors from Waverly, Sayre, and Athens High Schools. Please carefully review the following guidelines before submitting your essay: Submission: Email your completed essay to essay@cstmasons.org with the subject line "Masonic Essay Contest 2025." Word Count: Your essay must be between 500 and 1,000 words. Essays that do not meet this requirement will not be accepted. One Submission Per Applicant: Each participant may submit only one essay. Plagiarism & AI Use: Any form of plagiarism or AI generated content is strictly prohibited. Essays will be checked using plagiarism detection software, and any violation will result in immediate disqualification. File Format: Submit your essay in .DOC, .DOCX, or .PDF format. Other file types will not be accepted. Cover Sheet: Your essay must include a cover sheet with the following information: Full Name, Email Address, and Phone Number Language Requirement: Essays must be written in English only. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in disqualification. Best of luck to all participants! Essay Topic: Charity, community service, and volunteering are core values of Freemasonry. Share your personal experiences with any of these activities and explain why making a positive impact in your community or in people’s lives is meaningful to both you and those you help. For information on applying and submission, visit https://5il.co/3f4mt .

Fall 2025 Sports Physicals will be offered at the high school on July 22nd from 8-4 and Tuesday August 5th from 8-noon. Please contact the athletic office at 607-565-8114 to sign up for a physical. No walk-ins will be accepted on these two days as an appointment must be made to get a physical. No student will be allowed to participate in a sport without an updated physical on file.

Rhoda M. Sutryk Memorial Scholarship This *$3,000 annual scholarship was set up in loving memory of Rhoda M. Sutryk, a talented individual who served her community well and poured her soul into the lives of young and old alike. Rhoda’s most devoted love was her family, where she mothered eleven wonderful children. Family values, the love for music, and strength of character were important to her. Along with her role as mother, Rhoda was a beloved piano teacher, choir director, music teacher, and more. She gave her talent, energy, and time in her community through various organizations, including Waverly High School and Elementary choirs, Waverly Band, Waverly Summer Music Theater, Waverly sports programs, Waverly art classes, nursing homes, churches, and any and all activities her children were involved in. Throughout her whole life, she repetitively demonstrated kindness and goodness serving those in and around the valley communities. *The Sutryk family reserves the right to give one $3,000 scholarship or two $1,500 scholarships. This award is given to a student in the Waverly Central School District who demonstrates any of Rhoda’s most treasured values. Eligibility Criteria: - Waverly graduating senior - Accepted into a college or other advanced program is preferred - Statement (250-500 words, double-spaced) on any or all of the following topics: 1. Today, family takes on many different appearances and dynamics. Explain the importance of family values and what does family mean to you? How has family helped mold you into who you are today? 2. What are you most admirable character traits and how do these traits help you through everyday life? 3. What gifts have I given through music, and how I will continue my love for music throughout my future years. - Must show outstanding character of outward goodness and kindness towards others. Please email your application in Word or PDF form to: rblauvelt@gstboces.org no later than Friday, May 16th, 2025. Family contacts: Robin Blauvelt rblauvelt@gstboces.org . Please visit https://5il.co/35ro5 for information and an application.

SAT School Day Scores Now Available If a student took the SAT at Waverly High School on April 8th, scores are now available. Students can log into their account to see their scores or see Jen Fish in the Guidance Office.

Attention Waverly Residents:: The Applications for Absentee Ballot Voting and Early Voter Ballot Voting are available on our website at www.waverlyschools.com, go to documents, then District Info and click on 2025-2026 Budget.

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines - Class of 2025!!! Leprino Scholarship - Due April 25th, 2025 - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/3aqbr. Michael and Ann DeSisti UNICO Scholarship - Due April 25th, 2025 - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/3d6es. Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation Scholarship - Due April 30th, 2025 - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/3b1gm. Twin Tier Community Foundation Scholarships: All Due May 1st, 2025 Alice Walker Cooper Scholarship - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/38mlu. Carl & Charlotte Lovejoy Scholarship - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/38n5g. Donald & Linda Jayne Wrestling Scholarship - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/38n5k. Donald E. "Coach" Ennis Scholarship - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/38nd3. Katherine Kerrigan Scholarship - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/38mlw. R. E. Fraley Technology and Engineering Scholarship - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/38mma. Wright Family Scholarship - Application and information can be found at https://5il.co/38mme. Harry J. Hoover Scholarship - Due May 1st, 2025 - Information can be found at https://5il.co/3ad8m. Paul Quinn Girolamo Scholarship - Due May 2nd, 2025 - Information can be found at https://5il.co/3aci1. Vietnam Moving Wall VFW Scholarship - Due May 2nd, 2025 - Information and application can be found at https://5il.co/35maq. Persevere Like A Wolverine Scholarship - Due May 15th, 2025 - Information and application can be found at https://5il.co/3as24. Rhoda M. Sutryk Scholarship - Due May 16th, 2025 - Information and application can be found at https://5il.co/35ro5. Waverly Teachers' Association Scholarship - Due May 16th, 2025 - Information and application can be found at https://5il.co/3durv. Emails have been sent for individual Scholarships with attachments previously. It is important to be mindful to meet all deadlines and ensure that all materials that are required are included. Please see Jen Fish in Guidance with any questions. Thank you!

The Waverly Recreation Boosters are raffling off the Winners Circle '35 Hot Rod Pick-up Truck! Tickets will be available at the following locations: Waverly Bus Garage Waverly Recreation Office Broad Street Barber Shop Stars and Stripes Sports Lounge Tom’s Hardware Coaches Pizza Vanilla Bean Café

2025 Family Survey The Waverly Central School District is conducting our annual survey of families. If you are a parent or caregiver of a WCSD student, please take moment to fill out this survey. Please use this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WCSD25Fam We appreciate your feedback. Let's go!

The Waverly Volleyball Program is offering 3 Clinics for Youth of all ages grade 2-12 from any school district. This will be a 6-week series. Players are welcome to sign up for any or all dates that they are available to attend. A discount is offered for any player attending all 6 clinic dates. Any family that is concerned about price please reach out; we do have some scholarships/vouchers available through our team fundraising. A) 2-5 Grade Beginner Clinic: No Experience Needed https://www.signupgenius.com Waverly Beginner Volleyball Clinic Grades 2-5 May 3-June 14. 9am-11am www.signupgenius.com B) 5-8th- All Skills Modified and Recreation experience on Recreation or Modified Recommended https://www.signupgenius.com Waverly All skills Clinic 5-8th Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. www.signupgenius.com C) Elite Clinic 7-12 grade that have played JV or Varsity is recommended https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA5AD2AAAFECF8-56114528-waverly Thank you!