Wes-Del Community Schools is pleased to announce that our "eLearning" program has been approved for the 2019-2020 school year. Our first eLearning day will be on Friday, October 18th, 2019.
For more information go to our website
https://www.wes-del.k12.in.us/o/wes-del-community-schools/page/elearning--7
The Elementary PTO fundraiser started today. Every student that sells 15 items gets 3 chances to hit the bullseye, and dump a bucket of water on Mr. Slopsema! Time to get selling elementary students!
Fun learning about electrical circuits in Mrs. Daugherty's class. #WDPride
It's been a great couple of mornings at Wes-Del Elementary and Wes-Del Pre-school as we enjoyed having our grandparents visit. #WDPride
Gym class or Puckett Boot Camp, either way these Warriors are getting in shape!
Today the ILEARN results were mailed to each student. Please take time to look at the results. Please contact your child’s school, if you have any questions. Thank you, Mr. Perdue and Mrs. Shafer
Picture day & yearbook distribution at the Middle/High School is this Thursday, August 15th. Picture forms went home today with your student. Seniors will have their pictures taken on September 26th. Please contact our office you have any questions!
Welcome to our second week of school. We would like to thank our elementary parents and guardians for being flexible on our changes for drop off and pick up procedures. We feel our new system will ensure safe arrivals and dismissals of our students. This week there will be a Title 1 information meeting for parents/guardians on August 15th. You may chose to come at 9:00 AM or 6:00 PM. The meetings will be held in the cafeteria. This Friday we have Fall pictures being taken. Information will be sent home tomorrow if your child did not bring it home on Friday. There will also be a Boy Scout sign up on Wednesday evening in the cafeteria from 6:00-7:00 PM.
MS/HS Students & Families -
We hope you have enjoyed your summer vacation. We're excited to welcome back returning Warriors as well as all new Warriors tomorrow, August 7th!
We made one change in our morning routine. Buses will now drop-off all MS/HS students at the main entrance - please be cautious as you enter and exit each morning.
We'll see you bright and early tomorrow!
Thank you,
Mr. Perdue
The Wes-Del Preschool parent meeting and Open House is being held at the preschool on Monday August 5th from 6:00-7:00 PM.
Please plan to attend the Back to School celebration this Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:00 at Wes-Del Elementary. Your family is invited to meet your child’s teacher, bring their school supplies, complete registration if you have not done so. We will be using our entry doors from last year at this time. Our first student day is Wednesday, August 7th.
The Papa John’s trailer will be at the Middle/High School parking lot July 31st from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. – please stop by the trailer and pick up dinner and show your support as 20% of everything sold will support our school!
Middle/High School Open House tomorrow evening from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. This is an opportunity for students in grades 6 through 12 to pick-up schedules, organize their lockers, and tour the building. Also, our Freshman Orientation will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the HS Auditorium.
Wes-Del Elementary online registration for returning students begins on July 25th. Registration at school will be held in the gym. Please use the side gym doors to enter the building. You may park in the side parking lot. Registration is on Monday, July 29th from 1:00-6:00 and on Tuesday, July 30th from 8:00 to noon. The Back to School Celebration will be held on August 6th from 6:00-7:00. Please plan to come to meet your child’s teacher and bring their school supplies. We are looking forward to another great year!
Wes-Del Community Schools is looking for a high school counselor. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please have them contact Adam Perdue, Principal, at aperdue@wes-del.org or (765)358-4091.
Congratulations to the Wes-Del Pre-school graduating class of 2019! #WDPride
It was a packed house at the elementary honor day today! Thank You students, teachers, and the whole community for your hard work and support this school year! #WDPride
Fourth grader’s Wax Museum was a success!
Students enjoyed the gaming truck during a special surprise today.
The gaming truck and the Wax museum
Warriors - we will be in session today! We will operate on our 2 hour delay schedule. Seniors, please report at 10:00 a.m. to complete your finals for periods 2, 6, & 8 in rooms A9, A10, & A11. We'll see you soon!
Due to a water issue at the Wes-Del Middle/High School, Wes-Del Community Schools will be operating on a two hour delay for Friday, May 31st, 2019.
The talent was definitely on display during the Elementary School talent show! #WDPride
Due to the wet ground we have scheduled alternative indoor plans for field day for tomorrow. We appreciate all of the parent volunteers. We appreciate Mrs. Puckett’s organization to prepare for field day!
Warriors help others!
4th Grade Admiration Day was a great success. Thank You's go out to the 4th Grade teachers for continuing this wonderful tradition, to the students and the amazing essays they wrote, and to all those that have had such a positive influence on the lives of our students! #WDPride
Congratulations to Miss Warner and her amazing staff at the Wes-Del Preschool. The preschool was honored this evening for reaching Level 3 and completing the cohort professional learning!
Many thanks to our awesome parents and PTO for the wonderful surprises for the staff this week!
So glad we have Mrs. Malchow at the elementary school to help with our students when they aren't feeling well, need an ice pack, band-aid, etc. Happy National School Nurses today!
The Berenstain Bears came to visit the Elementary School this morning to give our 1st Graders an introduction to economics. #WDPride
Happy School Lunch Hero Day to our Elementary cafeteria staff! These ladies are amazing making sure our students get a nutritious breakfast and/or lunch everyday! If you see any of these ladies please make sure to tell them "Thank You"!
The elementary students brought home information yesterday about the Color Run. This benefits the FBLA club at Wes-Del HS. Please return the information if you are interested.
Next week on Tuesday, we begin our ILearn Assessments in grades three through five. Our students have prepared and practiced on this new format. Our teachers have worked hard to help students develop strategies. Our students will Rock this Test! Thank you in advance for seeing that they get proper rest and eat a healthy breakfast at home or school. Please have your child at school on time. We plan to test Tuesday through Thursday mornings. We want students to feel calm so they can focus and do their personal best! Have a great weekend! Mrs. Shafer
This Warrior Team is ready to Rock the Test! #WDPride
A big shout out to all those who helped with the Food, Fun, and Family Night last evening at the Elementary School, and to Mr. Delaney and Mrs. Teagle for all they did in organizing this event! #WDPride
Wes-Del Elementary Archery Club held a meet with Southern Wells Elementary this afternoon. Go Warriors!
Dress Days this week for students.
4/16. Crazy Hair Day
4/17 Pajama Day
4/18 Your Favorite Sports Team
4/19 Wes-Del Wear
This is to promote the ILearn assessment and to let our students know we support them! They will “Rock the Test!”
Tomorrow from 3:00-7:00 at Wes-Del High School gym there will be an immunization and sports physical clinic offered. The cost is $20.00.
Warrior MS Students & Families,
In an effort to gear up for ILEARN - we will have dress up days next week. This is for all students in grades 6, 7, & 8.
4/15 - "Decade Day"
4/16 - "Fake Injury Day"
4/17 - "Book Day or Neon Day"
4/18 - "Sports Day"
4/19 - "Spirit Day"
Wes-Del Community Schools announces the Betty J. Clark Foundation, Inc.
Fun times had by all at the Elementary PTO Carnival! #WDPride
The PTO Carnival is Friday evening at Wes-Del High School. 5:30-8:00 PM. Donations of two liter pop and store purchased cakes and cupcakes needed. You may bring them to the elementary by Friday at noon.
Thanks to Mrs. Chambers and Mrs. Hunt, and the MS/HS for their work in planning and presenting Career Day at WDES! #WDPride #Unitythecorporation
Third grade invented catapult contest today at Wes-Del Elementary!
Congratulations to Brody Lynch and her teacher Mrs. Daugherty! Brody was one of six winners in the Altrusta Essay contest honored at a luncheon in Muncie today!
Great turnout tonight at Gibson Roller Rink! Thanks PTO for putting this on for our students and community. #WDPride
How low can you go - elementary skating party tonight at Gibson Roller Rink! #WDPride
Class of 2019 mark your calendars! Senior Recognition Night is Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. All seniors will be recognized and scholarships will be awarded. Friends and family are invited to attend. We look forward to celebrating with you!
We look forward to recognizing our Warrior students. Please join us Thursday, May 16, 2019.
Honor Day Schedule:
Middle School program 9:00 a.m.
High School program 1:30 p.m.
Your 3rd Grade Sphero Chariot Race Winner is...Cameron Nicholson! #WDPride
Let the 3rd Grade Sphero Chariot Races begin!
Good Luck to the members of the Wes-Del Wrestling Club as they compete at State this weekend! #WDPride
3rd Grade mouse trap car races! #WDPride
Mark your calendars! Wes-Del Community School Graduation will take place on Friday, June 7, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. Commencement is scheduled to take place at Wes-Del MS/HS in the Richard E. Johnson Gymnasium.
A Successful and Fun Daddy Daughter Dance at Wes-Del Elementary!
Some of Mrs. Meier-Fisher's 8th Grade students came over to the elementary school today to perform for the 3rd graders! #WDPride
Wes-Del Community Schools are now closed for Wednesday, February 20th, 2019.
Wes-Del Community Schools will operate on a two hour delay for Wednesday, February 20th, 2019, due to poor road conditions.
Wes-Del Community Schools are now closed for Monday, February 18th, 2019.
Wes-Del Community Schools will operate on a two hour delay for Monday, February 18th, 2019 due to slick road conditions.
If you would like a 2018-2019 Wes-Del Elementary yearbook orders ($12.00) are due tomorrow February 13th.
Wes-Del Community Schools are closed for Monday, February 11th, 2019 due to poor road conditions.
Wes-Del Community Schools will be operating on a two hour delay for Monday, February 11th, 2019.
Elementary Cheer Night!
Wes-Del Community Schools will be operating on a two hour delay on Thursday, February 7th, 2019 due to dense fog in our district.
Congratulations to Mason C. and Liam L. for being nominated and receiving the Legacy 56 Award today. One helped a friend and one displayed honesty! Thanks for showing great character as Wes-Del Warriors!
Congratulations to Teegan J. on winning this year's Wes-Del Elementary Spelling Bee! She will now have the option to compete in the Muncie Regional Spelling Bee in March. #WDPride
If you paid cash to attend the Mad Ants game on January 19th - our Athletic Office now has your refund due to the cancellation. Please stop by and pick it up. Thank you!
The Elementary Spelling Bee is officially underway! #WDPride
The elementary Spelling Bee will be held at 9:00 on Monday morning in the gym. Good luck spellers!
Due to poor district road conditions, Wes-Del Community Schools are now closed for Friday, February 1st, 2019.
Wes-Del Community Schools will be operating on a two hour delay at this time for Friday, February 1st, 2019. We will be out assessing the road conditions for the next several hours, but at this time we are operating on a delay.
Due to continued cold temperatures, Wes-Del Community Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 31st, 2019. Warriors stay warm! #WDpride
Do to the cancellation of school tomorrow the Spelling Bee will be held on Thursday at 9:00 or if there is a delay it will be held at 1:00.
Wes-Del Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 due to forecasted frigid temperatures. All buildings including the central office will be closed. Stay warm Warriors!
Wes-Del Community Schools will operate on a two hour delay for Tuesday, January 29th, 2019. Warriors, be careful on the roads!
Kindergarten students dress as one hundred year old people on the 100th day of school!
Wes-Del Community Schools will operate on a two hour delay for Friday, January 25th, 2019. Stay warm Warriors!
Due to icy road conditions, Wes-Del Community Schools will be operating on a two hour delay for Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Wes-Del Community Schools will be operating on a two hour delay for Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
All athletic events for today will take place as scheduled. Varsity Wrestling will be at Shenandoah for MEC with a 5:30 start. 7/8 Boys BB will be at Cowan with a 5:30 start. 7/8 Girls BB will be home vs Daleville with a 5:30 start. JV/Varsity Girls will be home vs Tri. JV will tip at 6:00. Coaches will contact players regarding any practice.
Due to poor road conditions it is unsafe for students or staff to be on the roads today, therefor Wes-Del Community Schools will be closed for Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Wes-Del Community Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay for Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Stay warm Warriors!
Wes-Del Community Schools are closed for Monday, January 21, 2019. Stay warm Warriors!
All events scheduled for Saturday, January 19th, 2019 have been canceled due to inclement weather conditions. This includes the color guard competition, MEC wrestling tournament, and the girls and boys basketball games at the Fort Wayne Coliseum. There will be no practices or events held at Wes-Del Community Schools on Saturday.
Thank you,
Mr. Mealy
Wes-Del Community Schools will be operating on a 2 hour delay for Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Due to poor road conditions in our district, Wes-Del Community Schools will be operating on a two hour delay for Monday, January 14th, 2019.
All elementary basketball league games scheduled for Sunday, January 13th at Daleville and Wes-Del, have been postponed due to weather conditions and travel advisories. All games will be played next Sunday, January 20. The schedule will remain the same.
Santa came to Wes-Del Elementary today!
An official filed an exemplary report to the IHSAA about our Varsity Girls Basketball Team. So proud of these girls and coaching staff for the way they represent Wes-Del. Keep up the good work!
The Great Teagle Class Cake Bake Off! Congratulations to our winner - Hyder Mauck! #WDPride
A special “Thank You” to Mrs. Terhune who brought in and donated jewelry so that each one of our students could pick out a piece for their mother for Christmas! #WDPride
Great day at WDES, as the HS Advanced Spanish students came and visited! Gracías Señora Cullum y tus alumnos! #WDPRIDE
Mrs. Southerland and Mrs. Teagle's students get into the Holiday spirit building Gingerbread Houses. #WDPride
WDES Title teachers and students enjoying their Christmas party! #WDPride
Stop by the Athletic Office to order your tickets for the Boy/Girl Varsity Basketball Doubleheader that will be played at the Ft. Wayne Coliseum.
Ms. Williams' drama class will be presenting the play Check, Please! It is open to the public Saturday Dec. 8th at 3:00p in our auditorium (admission is $5). Come show your support! We were able to see Act I today - our students did a phenomenal job!
A reminder that we will be providing a shuttle bus from the elementary parking lot to the high school gym for Thursday evenings Wes-Del Elementary Christmas Program. Shuttles will run at 5:45, 6:00, and 6:15 p.m. Children must be 4 or older to ride. Parking will be extremely limited at the high school due to construction, so take advantage of this shuttle service. Call the elementary office at 358-3079 by Wednesday to reserve your seat. Gymnasium seats will also be reserved for shuttle riders!
Some amazing clay creations by our elementary students in Mrs. Love's art class! #WDPride
Wes-Del Community Schools will be operating on a two hour delay on Friday, November 30, 2018 due to dense fog in our district.
Your 2018 Dodgeball Champions!
The First Thanksgiving reenacted in Mrs. Teagle's class for our 1st grade students.
Wes-Del Elementary kindergarten students enjoy their Thanksgiving Feast today.
Due to power outages throughout the district, Wes-Del Community Schools will be operating on a two hour delay for Friday, November 16.
Due to icy road conditions, Wes-Del Community Schools will be closed on Thursday, November 15. Senior job shadowing is also canceled.
Some of our WDES students singing for our Veteren's! #WDPride
Please join us on Monday, November 13th at 1:00 at Wes-Del Elementary as we honor Veterans.
Veteran’s Day
Thanks to our PTO for a fun family skating party at Gibsons.
Our MS & HS Warrior students and staff would like to invite our community and Veterans to join us Monday, November 12, 2018 for our Veteran's Day Convocation. It will begin at 9:00 a.m. in our HS gymnasium. We will honor all who have served to protect our freedom!
A great send off for an even greater person! Thank You Buzz for all your years of service, you WILL be missed!
Title 1 staff in the Halloween spirit!
In true Halloween spirit, students in Mrs. Southerland’s 1st grade class students designed pumpkins after their favorite storybook characters. #WDPride
Enjoyed watching the WD staff battle in the Student Council sponsored Dodgeball Tournament this morning during PRIDE!
WD MS Students received 1st place, in Class 4, at the Regional Spell Bowl competition at Eastern Hancock High School - way to go Warriors!
Trooper Bullock
Meg Carlson
Cade Clark
Sebastian Holsinger
Hanna Kelly
Braxton Metcalfe
Radley Richman
Eli Watts
Madison West
The November 1st scheduled school board meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held Thursday, November 8th.
Delaware County Pride Team came and performed at the Elementary School today! #WDPride
Star Lab fun with Mr. Roberts! Thanks for leading this fun learning experience for the students at WDES! #WDPride
The scheduled October 25th board meeting has been moved to November 1st at 7:30pm.
The Warrior sixth grade or “Level 6” spent time volunteering at the First Harvest Food Bank today. It’s so good to see our Warriors giving back and learning about service to their community. #WDpride
Archery Week in PE at WDES! #WDPride
We had a great turnout at tonight's Food, Fun, and Family Night! #WDPride
Congrats to Luke Butler for receiving an IHSAA Sportsmanship Pin. Luke handled a tough situation with integrity to end his CC season. He also volunteers to practice with a semi-state qualifying teammate to help prepare her for this weekend's race. #FaceofSportsmanship @IHSAA1
Congratulations to Maria Kelly for being named to the Volleyball Academic All-State Team! #WDpride
The Wes-Del Elementary Super Spellers are ready to rock the Spell Bowl! #WDPride
This Thursday, October 18th, Wes-Del elementary will be hosting our STEM family event. The event begins with a meal at 5:45pm followed by various activities, and the evening will conclude at 7:30pm. If you have already turned in your reservation, we greatly appreciate it. If you have not, please let your child’s teacher know if you will be attending so we can plan our meal and activities accordingly. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you there!
Mrs. Shafer
The Wes-Del elementary Red Apple fundraiser will be delivered this Wednesday, October 17. Items can be picked up between 2:00pm and 6:00pm. We will need some parent volunteers to help. The truck will arrive at 1:00pm and we will need assistance to unload the truck, as well as, to pass out items from 2-6. If you can help at anytime during these hours, please let the elementary office know or check the PTO Facebook page to volunteer.
Thank you,
Mrs. Shafer
A reminder that Wes-Del Community Schools will not be in session from Friday, October 5th through Friday, October 12th due to Fall Break. The MS/HS and elementary offices will also be closed. The corporation office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, but will be open Wed-Fri.
Wes-Del Community Schools will be hosting our annual Parent/Teacher conferences tonight from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday beginning at 8:00 a.m. and concluding at 12:00 p.m. Wes-Del teachers and staff look forward to seeing all our Warrior parents at conferences.
All middle school athletic practices have been cancelled for today. The middle school cross country meet is still on as scheduled. Middle School cross country athletes need to be back at 3:30 pm for the bus, which will leave at 3:45 pm.
Due to a power outage at Wes-Del Middle/High school, all middle school and high school students will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, October 3rd. Students who are non bus riders may be picked up at the middle/high school after 11:00 a.m.
Wes-Del Elementary is not experiencing any power issues, and the elementary students will NOT be dismissed early. The elementary will dismiss at the normal dismissal time.
Thank you,
Mr. Mealy
Warrior golfer, Lauren Kimble, cards a 93 at Regional to finish the season. Congratulations to Lauren, and to the Warrior girls golf team on an impressive golf season! #WDpride
Warrior golfer, Lauren Kimble, qualifies for the IHSAA regional at Edgewood Golf Course in Lapel this Saturday, September 22nd. #WDpride
Wes-Del Community Schools will be operating on a two hour delay on Friday, September 14 due to dense fog in our district.
Mr. Denney named the IIAAA District 4 Middle School Athletic Director of the Year! Congratulations and well deserved! #WDpride
Today is “Grandparents Day” for 3-5 graders at Wes-Del Elementary!
Today is "Grandparents Day" for Warrior students in kindergarten to 2nd grade!
Wes-Del Community Schools will be operating on a two hour delay for Tuesday, September 11, 2018.
Warriors fall to Tri 14-22 in hard fought game! Great effort in tough conditions!
Reminder: The homecoming dinner sponsored by the Wes-Del Athletic boosters is at 4pm today in the Wes-Del high school cafeteria. Come out and support the boosters and enjoy some great food!
Due to current conditions and forecasted weather for Saturday, the homecoming parade has been canceled. The dinner at 4pm and game at 6pm are still set as scheduled.
Everyone looks great! Tomorrow is twin or opposite day. Be creative!
Great job dressing up today! Remember tomorrow is holiday dress. Dress up like a holiday, or wear your favorite holiday attire.
Homecoming week starts Sept 4! Tuesday is COLOR WARS. Don’t forget to wear your colors.
Freshmen- Yellow
Sophomores- Purple
Juniors- Pink
Seniors- Blue
Middle School- Green
Staff- Maroon