Some taxpayers might be relieved after Western Wayne Schools put plans to pursue another referendum on hold, but some students might not be as pleased with upcoming handbook changes involving water bottles, hats and cell phones. Referendum Unless Western Wayne Schools’ board calls a special meeting by July 3, a referendum tax levy resolution to […]
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Imaginary cat offers support, inspiration
Residents of all ages are encouraged to read the same book this summer and discuss it. Every Child Can Read, a nonprofit organization, is again organizing the Wayne County Reads program. Free books are available through July 31 at eight locations while supplies last. This year’s featured book is “Crenshaw” by Katherine Applegate, a New […]
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School pursues less screen time, more face time
Western Wayne Schools is receiving positive community feedback for eliminating daily screen time for kindergarten and first graders. On June 1, WWS officials announced an intentional technology shift away from a 1-to-1 student-to-device ratio for the 2026-2027 school year. The statement noted that technology will remain a valuable resource and teachers can decide when a […]
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Lincoln’s Garcia, Waddell lose in doubles championship match
The Lincoln High School doubles team of Luna Garcia and Alyssa Waddell lost 6-1, 6-0 to Avery Koon and Ivy Zhu from Mount Vernon in the sectional finals of the Individual state tennis tournament, which was held at Mount Vernon (Fortville) High School on Thursday, May 28. Garcia and Waddell qualified for the individual tournament […]
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Bulldogs defeat Eagles for title
The Centerville tennis team defeated Lincoln 4-1 in the final match of the Richmond Tennis Sectional Saturday, May 23, on the Centerville courts. The sectional title is the fifth consecutive for the Lady Bulldogs program, which advanced to the Mount Vernon (Fortville) regional scheduled for the Marauders’ courts on Tuesday, May 26. Sophia Tinkle from […]
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Richmond slips past Northeastern 10-8
The Richmond baseball team used seven pitchers and visiting Northeastern played five in their nonconference game Thursday, May 21, getting some work in for their pitching staff before the postseason. The Knights were holding an 8-7 lead entering the sixth inning. The Red Devils scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to […]
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Milestone moments in Lincoln High School athletics
This timeline traces some milestone moments in Lincoln High School athletics.
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Enrollment, finances, facilities: Perspectives on a path forward for WWS
Legislative changes are significantly impacting school enrollment, and Western Wayne isn’t exempt, said WWS Superintendent Kelly Plank. She said school choice/transfer tuition has affected enrollment at all types of schools. WWS has 252 students who live in the district but attend other schools; 106 students living in other districts attend WWS schools. Indiana Department of […]
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Western Wayne Schools milestones, 2008-present
This timeline traces some significant events in Western Wayne Schools over the last two decades.
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Between concern and commitment
Susan Moistner has opinions about the leadership at Western Wayne Schools. She even said one recent departure should have happened sooner. But the Cambridge City mother of four Lincoln High School graduates and three current WWS students knows that the challenges facing the school district are bigger than any one employee. Looking back, Moistner cites […]