Thanks to our generous community, 14 families have already received a Thanksgiving meal, but 11 more still need support. Waverly FFA is inviting students, families, and staff to help make the holiday special for everyone!
Ways to help:
✅ Donate food items
✅ Sponsor a full family with a $40 donation
💵 Checks or cash can be given to any FFA member.
📲 Venmo donations accepted through Mrs. Palmer — email Mpalmer@wcsdletsgo.com
for details.
Every contribution spreads hope and joy. Let’s work together to ensure no family is left out this Thanksgiving! 💛
FAFSA Completion Days - FAFSA Information for Seniors and Families
For Seniors and families looking for opportunities to help file the FAFSA and to learn about important dates that offer assistance with the FAFSA completion, please visit https://5il.co/3s1wg.
October 1, 2025: The FAFSA form becomes available for the 2026–27 academic year.
June 30, 2026: The federal deadline to submit the FAFSA for the 2026–27 school year.
Important Considerations
State and College Deadlines: States and individual colleges often have their own earlier deadlines for financial aid. You will need to check with your state's student aid agency and the financial aid office at each school you are applying to.
Online Application: The fastest and easiest way to apply for federal student aid is by completing the FAFSA form online at studentaid.gov.
FAFSA Form vs. School Year: To qualify for federal student aid for the 2026–27 academic year (which runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027), you must use the 2026–27 FAFSA form.
FAFSA Website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
FSA ID: Your StudentAid.gov account username and password combination, sometimes called your FSA ID, is a set of log-in credentials that you create in order to gain access to the U.S. Department of Education’s online systems. Your account credentials can also serve as your legal signature when completing electronic documents.
You’ll need your Social Security number (SSN) (if applicable) and your own email address to create an account.
All Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) contributors must create their own account to access and complete their portion of the FAFSA® form.
FSA ID website: https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/fsa-id.
FAFSA Initiative:
Last spring Governor Kathy Hochul announced that part of the FY 24-25 budget includes a plan to require school districts to ensure every high school senior completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or sign a waiver. This is being done as an attempt to decrease the $200 million in federal aid that is not used.
Students that are NOT going to file the FAFSA must fill out the Waiver Form at https://5il.co/36wul and return it to the Main Office or Guidance Office. .
Key Dates for 2026–27 Aid
October 1, 2025: The FAFSA form becomes available for the 2026–27 academic year.
June 30, 2026: The federal deadline to submit the FAFSA for the 2026–27 school year.
Important Considerations
State and College Deadlines: States and individual colleges often have their own earlier deadlines for financial aid. You will need to check with your state's student aid agency and the financial aid office at each school you are applying to.
Online Application: The fastest and easiest way to apply for federal student aid is by completing the FAFSA form online at studentaid.gov.
FAFSA Form vs. School Year: To qualify for federal student aid for the 2026–27 academic year (which runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027), you must use the 2026–27 FAFSA form.
FAFSA Website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
FSA ID: Your StudentAid.gov account username and password combination, sometimes called your FSA ID, is a set of log-in credentials that you create in order to gain access to the U.S. Department of Education’s online systems. Your account credentials can also serve as your legal signature when completing electronic documents.
You’ll need your Social Security number (SSN) (if applicable) and your own email address to create an account.
All Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) contributors must create their own account to access and complete their portion of the FAFSA® form.
FSA ID website: https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/fsa-id.
FAFSA Initiative:
Last spring Governor Kathy Hochul announced that part of the FY 24-25 budget includes a plan to require school districts to ensure every high school senior completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or sign a waiver. This is being done as an attempt to decrease the $200 million in federal aid that is not used.
Students that are NOT going to file the FAFSA must fill out the Waiver Form at https://5il.co/36wul and return it to the Main Office or Guidance Office.
Students can find their PSAT scores by logging into their College Board account at studentscores.collegeboard.org. If they don't have an account, they will need to create one, and they may receive an email from the College Board with an access code or a link to get started. Students can also get their scores from their high school counselor or through the BigFuture School app if they provided a mobile number during testing.
Online via College Board account Instructions:
Go to studentscores.collegeboard.org.
Log in using your College Board username and password.
If you don't have an account, create one. You may need an access code, which you can get from your school counselor or from an email sent by the College Board.
Your most recent score should be displayed on the main page. You can also find past scores by clicking "See Additional Scores".
Any student that took the SAT School Day Exam on October 15th, scores have been released.
How to access scores:
Go to the College Board website: Students should go to collegeboard.org and log in to their account.
Navigate to score reports: Once logged in, they can go directly to the student score report page or find the link to their score summary, as shown in the College Board information.
View your score: The most recent score will be at the top of the page. You can click "See Additional Scores" to view all previous scores and detailed insights.
Scores are also available in the Guidance Department.
The Central New York area is home to many generations of people of Finnish heritage. The Finger Lakes Finns (FLF) is a not-for-profit social club for the continued appreciation of that heritage. The mission of the club calls for cultivation and support of education and Finnish culture in our area.
The Finger Lakes Finns is offering awards of one thousand dollars ($1,000) each to support and encourage promising scholars in our area who are of Finnish heritage or who have an interest in Finnish culture. This award is for area high school seniors, payable upon successful completion of the first year at an accredited institution of higher learning.
The application deadline is May 16th, 2026.
Finger Lakes Finns Scholarship Information: https://5il.co/3rw14
Finger Lakes Finns Scholarship Application: https://5il.co/3rw16
TC3 Spring 2026 Online Course Catalog Now Available
The TC3 Spring 2026 online course schedule/guide along can be found at https://5il.co/3rtzb. Students that are interested in taking a Spring class should work with their Guidance Counselor to fill out a registration form.
Please note, T3 will NOT begin registration until mid-November - (11/15) Students who are planning to take an online spring class, please be sure to register prior to Winter/December Break. Sooner, is better as classes will fill and if students wait until January, many classes will be closed.
A quick reminder, the TC3 Spring semester will begin on January 26th, 2026.
Friday, October 24 is an Early Release at Waverly HS.
Attached is the HS Schedule that will be followed by students.
Morning BOCES, Morning Chemung, and Morning Guthrie programs will run as normal.
just a reminder, students must be in attendance today to participate in events tonight and this weekend
Juniors and Seniors may register to attend.
Students can register for the visit and share their information with Binghamton at: https://connect.binghamton.edu/register/?id=a0b362ce-eb49-42c8-8d0f-68f042e3afa8. It is encouraged and preferred that students register using this link.
Below you'll find important information about the test day.
PSAT Exam Information
Location: 123 - Technology Wing (Mr. Mills' Classroom)
Time: Testing will begin at 8:00 a.m. Students should plan on reporting to the testing room at 7:45 so that we can begin on time. Students that enter the exam after it has begun, will be unable to test.
The exam will take approximately 2 1/2 hours. There is a Reading/Writing section and a Math section.
The Reading/Writing section is 64 minutes with 54 questions.
The Math section is 70 minutes with 44 questions. Bluebook has a built-in calculator, so students are not required to bring a calculator. If students are going to bring a calculator, it must be approved.
There are only a few things you really need to bring on test day. Best sure to bring:
Your fully charged school device. Students are not permitted to bring their own personal device. Your device should be able to hold a charge for 3–4 hours.
A pencil or pen.
Scratch paper will be provided—do not bring your own.
Optional: An approved calculator. There’s a graphing calculator built into the app, but you can bring your own if you'd like. Extra batteries for your calculator and backup equipment—you'll have to ask for permission to access them. They can’t be on your desk during the test.
Optional: A drink or snack to have during a 10 minute break.
Epinephrine auto-injectors (for example, EpiPens) are permitted without the need for accommodations. They must be placed in a clear bag and stored under your desk during testing. For policies on other medications and medical devices, contact Mrs. Fish in Guidance.
Students are prohibited from bringing the following items on test day (unless they have an approved accommodation):
Electronic equipment including phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wearable technology, cameras, recording or listening devices, or any other type of electronic or communication device except for their testing device used for the digital test and, if applicable, any assistive technology as part of an approved accommodation.
Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, rulers, protractors, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils.
Papers of any kind.
Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm.
Calculators that aren't acceptable.
Detachable privacy screens.
Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
Ear plugs.
Brimmed caps, which may be worn into the testing room but must be removed and stored under the student's desk during testing.
Note: Hoodies have to be down during testing.
Ear buds.
Headphones (unless approved for a screenreader/text-to-speech).
Please visit https://5il.co/3q6is and https://5il.co/3q6iw for a Student Guide with helpful information for testing day and to prepare for the PSAT as well as, an informational sheet on the PSAT exam. In addition, please visit https://5il.co/3q6it for information on how to understand PSAT scores.
If you have any questions, please see Jen Fish in the Guidance Office.
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Eligibility:
Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.
Awards:
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2026 competition.
Male and female students compete separately.
Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
The 2026 MVS application closes on November 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
For additional information and instructions on applying, please visit https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm.
Questions? Email scholarship@elks.org or call 773/755-4732.
Community Foundation - Elmira - Corning - Finger Lakes Scholarships
The following Scholarships are available to High School Seniors at Waverly:
*Chemung Canal Trust Company Scholarship
*Danny VanTassel Memorial Scholarship
*Corning-Elmira Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship
*Twin Tiers Youth for Christ Scholarship
All Applications are due February 1st, 2026.
Students can apply at https://communityfund.org. Click "Student Login" in the top right corner of use the QR code .
Contact Katie Strickler with any questions at cmm@communityfund.org or (607) 739-3900.
Visit https://5il.co/3r8ae to see a list of available Scholarships through the Community Foundation for the Elmira -Corning-Finger Lakes region.
Below you'll find important information about the test day.
PSAT Exam Information
Location: 123 - Technology Wing (Mr. Mills' Classroom)
Time: Testing will begin at 8:00 a.m. Students should plan on reporting to the testing room at 7:45 so that we can begin on time. Students that enter the exam after it has begun, will be unable to test.
The exam will take approximately 2 1/2 hours. There is a Reading/Writing section and a Math section.
The Reading/Writing section is 64 minutes with 54 questions.
The Math section is 70 minutes with 44 questions. Bluebook has a built-in calculator, so students are not required to bring a calculator. If students are going to bring a calculator, it must be approved.
There are only a few things you really need to bring on test day. Best sure to bring:
Your fully charged school device. Students are not permitted to bring their own personal device. Your device should be able to hold a charge for 3–4 hours.
A pencil or pen.
Scratch paper will be provided—do not bring your own.
Optional: An approved calculator. There’s a graphing calculator built into the app, but you can bring your own if you'd like. Extra batteries for your calculator and backup equipment—you'll have to ask for permission to access them. They can’t be on your desk during the test.
Optional: A drink or snack to have during a 10 minute break.
Epinephrine auto-injectors (for example, EpiPens) are permitted without the need for accommodations. They must be placed in a clear bag and stored under your desk during testing. For policies on other medications and medical devices, contact Mrs. Fish in Guidance.
Students are prohibited from bringing the following items on test day (unless they have an approved accommodation):
Electronic equipment including phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wearable technology, cameras, recording or listening devices, or any other type of electronic or communication device except for their testing device used for the digital test and, if applicable, any assistive technology as part of an approved accommodation.
Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, rulers, protractors, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils.
Papers of any kind.
Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm.
Calculators that aren't acceptable.
Detachable privacy screens.
Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
Ear plugs.
Brimmed caps, which may be worn into the testing room but must be removed and stored under the student's desk during testing.
Note: Hoodies have to be down during testing.
Ear buds.
Headphones (unless approved for a screenreader/text-to-speech).
Please visit https://5il.co/3q6is and https://5il.co/3q6iw for a Student Guide with helpful information for testing day and to prepare for the PSAT as well as, an informational sheet on the PSAT exam. In addition, please visit https://5il.co/3q6it for information on how to understand PSAT scores.
If you have any questions, please see Jen Fish in the Guidance Office.
Testing will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15th. Students that enter the exam after it has begun, will be unable to test.
Testing location is in room 123D (Mr. Mills' Classroom) - Technology Wing
Students will have 64 minutes to complete the Reading and Writing section and 70 minutes to complete the Math section for a total of 2 hours and 14 minutes of testing time. Each section is divided into two equal length modules, and there is a 10-minute break between the Reading and Writing section and the Math section.
Bluebook has a built-in calculator, so students are not required to bring a calculator. If students are going to bring a calculator, it must be approved.
There are only a few things you really need to bring on test day. Best sure to bring:
A pencil or pen.
Scratch paper will be provided—do not bring your own.
Optional: An approved calculator. There’s a graphing calculator built into the app, but you can bring your own if you'd like. Extra batteries for your calculator and backup equipment—you'll have to ask for permission to access them. They can’t be on your desk during the test.
Optional: A drink or snack to have during a 10 minute break.
Epinephrine auto-injectors (for example, EpiPens) are permitted without the need for accommodations. They must be placed in a clear bag and stored under your desk during testing. For policies on other medications and medical devices, contact Mrs. Fish in Guidance.
Students are prohibited from bringing the following items on test day (unless they have an approved accommodation):
Electronic equipment including phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wearable technology, cameras, recording or listening devices, or any other type of electronic or communication device except for their testing device used for the digital test and, if applicable, any assistive technology as part of an approved accommodation.
Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, rulers, protractors, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils.
Papers of any kind.
Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm.
Calculators that aren't acceptable.
Detachable privacy screens.
Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
Ear plugs.
Brimmed caps, which may be worn into the testing room but must be removed and stored under the student's desk during testing.
Note: Hoodies have to be down during testing.
Ear buds.
Headphones (unless approved for a screenreader/text-to-speech).
Please visit https://5il.co/3q6he and https://5il.co/3q6hg to find information on how to understand SAT scores and a Student Guide.
7-10pm tonight!
No late ticket purchases are accepted without approval from Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Picco, or Mr. Marilley. All out of district guests must have been approved prior to Wednesday, Oct. 8. No one will be admitted without an approval form or prior ticket purchase.
Sign IN/Sign OUT table is in the main entrance vestibule.
Entrance/Exit to the dance is through the main entrance doors ONLY.
Please know that the front bus loop is NOT accessible tonight.
All drop off/pick up and student/parent parking must be in the front lot.
The bus loop is being used for dance activities and is CLOSED to traffic.
Any questions, please contact:
Joan Shultz
Parenting Educator
Family Resource Center
Cornell Cooperative Extension | Tioga County
CCE Tioga Hilltop Farm
343 Cass Hill Rd. Candor, NY 13743
Office: 607-659-5694 | tioga.cce.cornell.edu
Jes49@cornell.edu
United States Military Academy Upcoming Event
What: Pennsylvania Service Academy info session discussing West Point and other service opportunities.
When: 6 PM – 9 PM (Doors open at 5:30pm) on Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Where: Robert Morris University
UPMC Events Center
6001 University Blvd
Moon Twp, PA 15108
Who: Students with an open admissions file, students interested in applying to West Point and ROTC in the future, School Counselors, and ROTC/JROTC Staff.4
RSVP at https://apply.westpoint.edu/register/2025PASAD.
This event will be hosted by the Pennsylvania Admissions Representatives of West Point, USNA, USAFA, USCGA, and USMMA. Representatives from each organization will be present at the event to answer any questions.
Please visit https://5il.co/3qudm to access an informational flyer regarding this event.
New Opportunity - Graduates that may be looking to stay in the area and are interested in the field of education.
The Institute for Child Development is a New York State Certified non-public school on the Binghamton University Campus and they have Teacher Aide positions available frequently.
If you are a high school graduate or soon to be, who loves working with children and is looking to be part of something incredibly meaningful, we strongly recommend you take a look at our Teacher Aide opportunity. They offer all the training you need to take your devotion and interest to the next level. Applications are rolling and candidates are invited to interview throughout the year.
To apply see the following link:
https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=E897CD3BF803AFCBF715E2FA1E729D25?JOBID=185059
When: October 27th, 2025 @ 12:00. (approx. 30 minutes)
Where: High School Guidance Department
Who: Seniors or Juniors interested in learning more about Nazareth University or applying.
Any Seniors or Juniors that would like attend should contact the Guidance Department.
When: October 15th, 2025 @ 12:00 (approx. 30 minutes)
Where: High School Guidance Department
Who: Seniors or Juniors interested in learning more about TC3 or applying.
Any Seniors or Juniors that would like attend should email their Guidance Counselor.
For the 2026–27 school year, the FAFSA form will be available to complete on October 1, 2025. The federal deadline to submit your application is June 30, 2026. Remember to also check for deadlines set by your state and the colleges you are applying to, as they may be different.
Key Dates for 2026–27 Aid
October 1, 2025: The FAFSA form becomes available for the 2026–27 academic year.
June 30, 2026: The federal deadline to submit the FAFSA for the 2026–27 school year.
Important Considerations
State and College Deadlines: States and individual colleges often have their own earlier deadlines for financial aid. You will need to check with your state's student aid agency and the financial aid office at each school you are applying to.
Online Application: The fastest and easiest way to apply for federal student aid is by completing the FAFSA form online at studentaid.gov.
FAFSA Form vs. School Year: To qualify for federal student aid for the 2026–27 academic year (which runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027), you must use the 2026–27 FAFSA form.
FAFSA Website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
FSA ID: Your StudentAid.gov account username and password combination, sometimes called your FSA ID, is a set of log-in credentials that you create in order to gain access to the U.S. Department of Education’s online systems. Your account credentials can also serve as your legal signature when completing electronic documents.
You’ll need your Social Security number (SSN) (if applicable) and your own email address to create an account.
All Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) contributors must create their own account to access and complete their portion of the FAFSA® form.
FSA ID website: https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/fsa-id.
FAFSA Initiative:
Last spring Governor Kathy Hochul announced that part of the FY 24-25 budget includes a plan to require school districts to ensure every high school senior completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or sign a waiver. This is being done as an attempt to decrease the $200 million in federal aid that is not used.
Students that are NOT going to file the FAFSA must fill out the Waiver Form at https://5il.co/36wul and return it to the Main Office or Guidance Office.
