Wakefield K-12 School

Executive Director Jeff Tucker and lead engineer Quinton Berggren explain the KSU Technology Development Institute's objectives to WHS students Max and Tim Bybee during a visit this week. Mr. Couch's industrial arts class continues to explore opportunities in engineering. #Celebrate379

Mrs. Judy's K/1 class had a special visit today from members of the Clay Center Rotary. They read a story called "Josh the Baby Otter" that promotes water safety. As a special surprise, every student also received a copy of the book and a coloring book. Thank you, Clay Center Rotary! #Celebrate379

The USD 379 Excellence Foundation celebrated the Wakefield staff this morning by bringing in Mr. Summerson and the Bomber Grind to provide drinks to all staff members. Happy Friday! #Celebrate379

Congratulations to Wakefield Middle School students who were selected to participate in the North Central KMEA middle-level honor choir and honor band. The choir includes Payton Gray (soprano), Macie Nix (alto), and Hailey Smith (alto). The band includes Aubrey DeMaroney (flute), Macie Nix (trumpet), and Carlos Romero (baritone). The concert is at JCHS on November 7th at 2:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend the concert. Way to go Jets! #Celebrate379

This week, Mr. Couch’s industrial arts classes welcomed DSO Electric Cooperative’s “Get Charged! Electricity and You” initiative. The program helps middle school students learn about electricity and the important role electric cooperatives played in bringing power to rural America.

Connecting classroom learning to the electricity we rely on every day helps students see how science shapes their world!

Thank you to DSO Electric Cooperative for supporting our students and to Mr. Couch for bringing this learning opportunity to Wakefield! #Celebrate379

Mrs. Woolever and Mr. McDonald took their freshmen to the Eco-Meet at the Milford Nature Center last week. Students spent the day identifying different species found around Kansas, performing skits they wrote, and going on a scavenger hunt. Students were excellent sports, spending the day outside in the pouring rain! #Celebrate379

We are hiring! #Celebrate379

On National Custodians Day, Mrs. Simnitt's 4th graders created personalized posters and presented them to Mr. Langley and Mr. Dunlap. Their work doesn't go unnoticed! #Celebrate379

Mrs. Hughes' Spanish students have been working on house vocabulary and making comparisons. Last week, a group of native speakers from the community were invited in to describe a house they wanted built. Student "architects" then created and presented a design and argued why it was better than their classmates' designs. #Celebrate379

On September 24th, 4 members of the WHS choir attended an All-State Choir prep day at Kansas State University. On November 7th, these same students will audition for the North Central KMEA high school honor choir. Good luck to all! #Celebrate379

Once a month, Mrs.Orr, the Librarian at the Wakefield Public Library, and her Assistant, Mrs. Weir, come to Mrs. Judy's class for "Lunch and Learn". The students enjoy eating lunch in the classroom while Mrs. Orr or Mrs. Weir reads to them! #Celebrate379

Mr. Couch's industrial arts and construction tech classes have been working on all kinds of individual projects during the first quarter. This year, he has seniors all the way down to the 6th graders. #Celebrate379

Thanks to our 5 Year Employees from the Excellence Foundation! #Celebrate379

Mrs. Woolever's sophomore class met with a Jostens representative today to learn about class rings and class belt buckles. Students explored options for creating a keepsake to celebrate their high school years and show their Bomber pride! #Celebrate379

Mrs. Bybee doesn't just teach math. This year, she is also teaching a middle school Career and Life Planning class. Her students have worked hard over the last couple of weeks researching different career paths and writing applications. Today, they participated in mock interviews.
Thank you to Mrs. Woolever, Mrs. Ehlers, Mrs. Ham, and Max Bybee for being tough interviewers. #Celebrate379

Mrs. Simnitt's class put gravity to the test this week by participating in an egg drop challenge. Which eggs passed the test? Make sure to ask when they get home! #Celebrate379

Mrs. Gower's Media Tech Experiences classes held their first Sports Media Day yesterday. Football players were their first trial, but more are coming. Look for photos coming out soon! #Celebrate379

Mr. Yenni's 5th graders are working hard this week to master multiplying multi-digit numbers! Also, did you know that his class starts every morning with a Joke of the Day? Sharing a laugh is always the best way to start a day! #Celebrate379

Mrs. Bybee's 7th grade math class was working hard on converting fractions, decimals, and percents today! #Celebrate379

Mrs. Judy's K-1 class diligently works on correct letter formation in their handwriting. Research has shown that handwriting is a foundational literacy skill that plays a crucial role in reading development. Explicit handwriting instruction enhances phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills, which are core pillars of the science of reading. They are making great progress! #Celebrate379