Waverly High School

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) SENIORS: If you have completed your FAFSA, you can disregard this message. However, only 25 of you have, and we need 100% participation. If you are "in process", please get your FAFSA completed as soon as possible. If you are planning to attend college in the Fall, you must start your FAFSA immediately. If you are not planning to attend college, and are not going to complete the FAFSA, you will need to complete a waiver form now, due to changes in NYS law. Per NYS law, effective August 15, 2024, requires that each school district shall ensure verification from the parent or guardian of a student who is a senior (or from the student where the student is 18 years of age or older or legally emancipated) that the student either: (1) complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or, if applicable, the Jose Peralta New York State Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act application; or (2) complete a waiver form indicating that the parent or guardian (or student, as applicable), understands the nature of the FAFSA or, if applicable, the DREAM Act application and has chosen not to file such application. The waiver can be found and completed through Family ID at: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/17682/programs Please reach out to the main office or guidance office if you have questions, thank you

Scholarship Opportunity - Attention Seniors! E.J. Brewer Marine Corps League 2025 Scholarship Please visit https://5il.co/36r8o for information, criteria and requirements. Deadline to apply is May 15th, 2025

Waverly Schools are running on a 2 hour delay due to the weather conditions. All day BOCES programs are also on a 2 hour delay. There will be no morning BOCES programs , and any morning Chemung/Bus Garage classes will be held at the high school today. Afternoon BOCES programs will run as normal. School will begin at 9:55am. There will be no breakfast served. Take your time this morning and stay safe out there!

Some Final Reminders - Sophomores and Families....... GST BOCES Career and Technical (CTE) Exploration Night Sophomores and families are invited to attend a CTE Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 p.m at the GST BOCES Bush Campus. A snow date is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 should this event be cancelled due to inclement weather. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program offers high school students the opportunity to learn job skills through instruction and hands-on experience. Students can use these skills to start a career after high school or as preparation for college or the military. Please visit https://5il.co/346go for more information. *There will be a CTE Presentation for all interested Sophomores on Thursday, January 30th at 9:30 in the Auditorium. A snow date of Friday, January 31st is scheduled should this presentation be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Students should sign up in the Guidance Department or see their Guidance Counselor with any questions! Please visit CTE: Catalog: https://issuu.com/proudtobegst/docs/25-26_cte_catalog_only to view the 2025-2026 GST BOCES CTE Course Catalog.

2025 Guthrie Scholarship Guthrie has announced that they will be offering their annual 2025 Scholarship to high school Seniors through the Guthrie Health Professions Scholarship Program. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Guthrie Health Professions Scholarships (10 Awarded) - All area students included (exclusive of children of Guthrie physicians). Students must be a member of the class of 2025 and plan to enroll at an accredited college/university or hospital-based nursing or allied health program in the summer or fall of 2025. Applicants must plan to enter a health career such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health professions, health care administration, or medical research. The value of each Guthrie Health Professions scholarship is $1,000 per year or $4,000 over four years for undergraduate studies. One scholarship will be awarded to each grouping as outlined below: Candor, Newark Valley, Owego Free Academy, Spencer-Van Etten, Tioga Central Grace Christian Academy, Northeast Bradford, Towanda, Tunkhannock, Wyalusing Valley Canton, Sullivan County, Troy Cowanesque Valley, Liberty, Mansfield, New Covenant Academy, North Penn, Wellsboro, Williamson Athens, Sayre, Waverly Addison, Bath-Haverling, Bradford Central, Campbell-Savona, Corning Christian Academy, Corning-Painted Post, Hammondsport Elmira, Horseheads, Notre Dame, Odessa-Montour, Thomas Edison, Twin Tier Christian Academy, Watkins Glen Charles O. Dickerson, Dryden, Groton, Homer, Ithaca, Lansing, Moravia, Newfield Binghamton, Johnson City, Maine-Endwell, Seton Catholic, Union Endicott, Vestal Cincinnatus, Cortland, DeRuyter, Fabius-Pompey, Marathon, McGraw, Tully Guthrie Employee Scholarships (4 Awarded) – These scholarships are offered to high school Seniors who are the children of Guthrie employees*, and who plan to enroll in an accredited junior college, college or university in the Summer or Fall of 2025. Any career interest is allowed. These students can apply simultaneously for the Guthrie Health Professions Scholarship if the criteria for that scholarship are met. *Children of physicians and dentists affiliated with Guthrie are not eligible for any of these scholarships. *Employee must be a .6 FTE or greater and have one or more years of employment with Guthrie. **Application Deadline: Friday, February 7th, 2025. 2024-2025 Guthrie Scholarship Information https://5il.co/3244u Guthrie Scholarship Flyer https://5il.co/3244v 2025 Guthrie Scholarship Application https://5il.co/3244w *Paper copies of the Guthrie Scholarship are available in the Guidance Department.

The WAVERLY FFA "Fresh Florida Strawberry" Fundraiser is Back! Purpose: Raise money for FFA events and the NYS FFA Convention. What: Fresh Florida Strawberries and NY Style Cheesecakes When: Orders accepted now through February 14th. Online orders accepted through February 21st. Where: Orders picked up at Chemung Innovation Center – Week of Mach 5th How to Order: Order with an FFA member: Pay with check (to "Waverly FFA") or cash. Online orders: Use the link https://freshfruitorder.org/WaverlyFFA/. Credit card option available. Buyers can select the seller to support during checkout. See the attached flyer for more information!

This is just a reminder of the calendar for Waverly Schools this week: Monday, January 27 • Superintendent's conference day for staff- no school for students Tuesday, January 28 • All students (grades PreK-12) will have a regular school day. Spring Schedules will be distributed at the High School in the morning, and Semester #2 begins. Wednesday, January 29 • All students (grades PreK-12) will NOT have school in observance of Lunar New Year, a newly recognized holiday by New York State. Thursday, January 30 and Friday, January 31 • All students (grades PreK-12) will have regular school days.

BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs, Video and Information - ATTENTION INTERESTED SOPHOMORES! Please visit https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2750/GST_BOCES/5190876/CTE_Programs_2025.mp4 to see a video of all the CTE programs available to students. GST BOCES Career and Technical (CTE) Exploration Night Sophomores and families are invited to attend a CTE Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the GST BOCES Bush Campus. A snow date is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 should this event be cancelled due to inclement weather. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program offers high school students the opportunity to learn job skills through instruction and hands-on experience. Students can use these skills to start a career after high school or as preparation for college or the military. Please visit https://5il.co/346go for more information. *There will be a CTE Presentation for all interested Sophomores on Thursday, January 30th at 9:30 in the Auditorium. A snow date of Friday, January 31st is scheduled should this presentation be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Students should sign up in the Guidance Department or see their Guidance Counselor with any questions! ***Students will be given information on applying to programs AFTER the presentation on January 30th. Students should NOT apply for any programs until that time.

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 fhttps://5il.co/35ro5 for information and an pplication.

Day One of NYS Regents exams went well today! Just a reminder, students in grades 9-12 ONLY attend school if they have an exam on that day. See a previous app post regarding the Regents schedule and BOCES CTE/BOCES all day programs for the week.

Willy Wonka Auditions are Wednesday, January 22nd in the High School Audition. There are two timeslots available for auditions: 5-6:30 and 6:30-8. Please use the following link to sign up for an audition time. https://forms.office.com/r/HGtNm4JraD Please contact Mrs. Smith at amansmith@wcsdletsgo.com if you have any questions.

Kathy M. England Nursing Scholarship Eligible students include those enrolling in an associate's or bachelor's program to pursue a registered nurse degree. Scholarship amount is $1,000. All submissions are due to Mrs. Fish in the Guidance Department by April 11th, 2025. Please visit https://5il.co/35mif for additonal information and application procedures.

Vietnam Moving Wall Scholarship 2025 Please visit https://5il.co/35maq for The Vietnam Moving Wall Award/Scholarship. This Scholarship is co-sponsored by The Vietnam Moving Wall Committee, VFW Post 8104, and American Legion Post 0492. The Scholarship recognizes an individual student from each of the three valley schools (Waverly, Sayre, and Athens) who meets the criteria which is listed in the attachment provided. Award Amount: $500.00 Application Deadline: All completed applications should be submitted to the Guidance Department by May 2nd, 2025. Hard copies are available in the Guidance Department as well.

The Women of Steel Local 1000 Female Scholarship Program On behalf of United Steelworkers Local 1000, the Women of Steel Committee proudly presents The Women of Steel Local 1000 Female Scholarship Program. Please visit https://5il.co/35804 for Scholarship information. Please visit https://5il.co/35kri to access the Scholarship requirements and application. Interested applicants must fill out the standard scholarship application herein, and compose a 250-350 word essay, as well as provide a detailed list describing their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, volunteer/fundraising efforts, activism within their community, and any additional accomplishments that display personal qualities as a young female leader. Please mail or deliver your submission to: Women of Steel USW LOCAL 1000 100 Civic Center Plaza Corning, NY 14830 The Women of Steel Female Scholarship application deadline for the Fall 2025 Semester is April 3, 2025

See post from the Waverly Central School app page: Rich McIntosh, 1 day ago Due to the transition of weight equipment from the temporary weight room to the new wellness center, there will be no strength and conditioning sessions with Coach Ryck this week

New Visions Exploration Night Information and Flyer Juniors that are eligbile and interested in attending the New Visions Exploration Night should visit https://5il.co/359qn for more information. During our New Visions Exploration night, students interested in the Health program can go to the Elmira College location.

NUCOR Foundation Scholarship for 2025 - ATTENTION QUALIFYING SENIORS!! March 1st , 2025 Deadline. NUCOR Foundation was established as a non-profit corporation for charitable and educational purposes including the awarding of scholarship grants to deserving men and women. It is the belief of the Foundation that the further economic and social progress of the nation is built upon the education of its citizens. The awarding of scholarships is seen to encourage personal as well as national and community development. Students awarded the FOUNDATION Scholarship: The current award amount is four thousand dollars ($4,000) per year/12-month period. All scholarships will be awarded for a period of four years, or whatever lesser period is normally required for completion of the courses in which the recipient is enrolled. ♦ The course of study must be completed within eight (8) years of High School graduation.  Scholarship funds may be used only to defray the recipient’s undergraduate actual out-of-pocket expenses that are payable directly to the school for: ♦ [a] tuition, [b] fees, [c] books and materials and [d] room and board (in that order).  The scholarship recipient may attend any qualified accredited college, university, vocational, or trade school within the United States. ♦ correspondence schools and/or most internet classes are not eligible for funding from the Foundation Scholarship. ♦ Students attending International Schools are eligible for Educational Disbursement.  A recipient may transfer from one institution to another and retain the award. ♦ Students must update their college profile on the foundation website with the name of the institution. Please visit https://5il.co/35804 for more information on this Scholarship, requirements, and application process. The deadline to apply is March 1st, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted. Please see the Guidance Department with any questions.

BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs, Video and Information - ATTENTION INTERESTED SOPHOMORES! Please visit https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2750/GST_BOCES/5190876/CTE_Programs_2025.mp4 to see a video of all the CTE programs available to students. GST BOCES Career and Technical (CTE) Exploration Night Sophomores and families are invited to attend a CTE Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the GST BOCES Bush Campus. A snow date is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 should this event be cancelled due to inclement weather. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program offers high school students the opportunity to learn job skills through instruction and hands-on experience. Students can use these skills to start a career after high school or as preparation for college or the military. Please visit https://5il.co/346go for more information. *There will be a CTE Presentation for all interested Sophomores on Thursday, January 30th at 9:30 in the Auditorium. A snow date of Friday, January 31st is scheduled should this presentation be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Students should sign up in the Guidance Department or see their Guidance Counselor with any questions! ***Students will be given information on applying to programs AFTER the presentation on January 30th. Students should NOT apply for any programs until that time.

WILLY WONKA Auditions are here! See the attachment for more information. All auditions will be in the auditorium on the date listed.

GST BOCES Career and Technical (CTE) Exploration Night Sophomores and families are invited to attend a CTE Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 p.m at the GST BOCES Bush Campus. A snow date is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 should this event be cancelled due to inclement weather. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program offers high school students the opportunity to learn job skills through instruction and hands-on experience. Students can use these skills to start a career after high school or as preparation for college or the military. Please visit https://5il.co/346go for more information. *There will be a CTE Presentation for all interested Sophomores on Thursday, January 30th at 9:30 in the Auditorium. A snow date of Friday, January 31st is scheduled should this presentation be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Students should sign up in the Guidance Department or see their Guidance Counselor with any questions!