Please read the letter linked below with an update regarding Mowrey's remote learning. Mowrey and Summitview Remote Learning Update 12/16/20 READ MORE >
WASD is excited to welcome Mark Perna, best-selling author and generational expert, for a virtual community presentation via Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 19th at 6:30pm! Mark will speak about, "Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations"ALL Families and Community members are invited to listen and learn! Sponsored by WASD Title I... READ MORE >
Parent teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 7, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 8, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm, and Friday, October 9, from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm. Conferences are scheduled for 20-minute time slots. This year Mowrey will utilize an online program called My Conference Time for parents/guardians to schedule their conference(s). My... READ MORE >
Hello Mowrey families! We’ve been getting some questions about masks so the elementary principals put together this video of do’s and don’ts when it comes to wearing a face covering at school. Please keep in mind that Governor Wolf’s order in July mandates masks or face coverings so all learners will need to wear one upon arrival to school each day.... READ MORE >
Mowrey Elementary Back to School Nights will be held as follows:Kindergarten Back to School Night is on Thursday, August 20th Kindergarten Sign Up Genius First Grade Back to School Night is on Wednesday, August 19th First Grade Sign Up Genius Back to School Night Tours for learners in grades two, three, four and five is for new enrollments and redistricted... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District's Health and Safety Plan was approved at the July 14, 2020 board meeting.The intent of this Health and Safety Plan is to serve as the District guidelines for all reopening activities. This plan outlines Mowrey's strategy in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a pandemic, specifically COVID-19, in a collective,... READ MORE >
The Pennsylvania Department of Education released additional guidance Thursday, July 16, 2020 regarding the Reopening of Pennsylvania Schools. Click here for information from the Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera READ MORE >
WASD is offering three options for learners for the 2020-2021 school year. As we continue to strive towards First Choice learning options for all learners, our ultimate goal is to provide options for traditional schooling, cyber schooling, and a hybrid approach, all while remaining a WASD learner. Click here for WASD First Choice Learning Network Information READ MORE >
Hello! If you are a parent/guardian who started the online registration application for your incoming kindergartner but are having trouble with scanning and uploading the required documentation, on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, staff from the enrollment office will be available at Hooverville Elementary School to scan in documentation. Please... READ MORE >
Please click the link below to view the Mowrey Elementary School School Supply List: Mowrey 2020-2021 School Supply List READ MORE >
Hello! If you are a parent/guardian who started the online registration application for your incoming kindergartner but are having trouble with scanning and uploading the required documentation, on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 from 10 am - 7 pm, staff from the enrollment office will be available at Fairview Elementary School to scan in documentation. Please follow... READ MORE >
We value each one of our learners and want to prepare them for their first choices in life. WASD recognizes that every family situation is unique; therefore, we are surveying our families to determine the best course of action for our learners. Results from this survey will be used to develop our educational plan for all learners for the 2020-21 school year. As... READ MORE >
Free Summer Lunch will be available June 1, 2020 through of August 14, 2020 at the following locations: Fairview ElementarySummitview ElementaryMowrey Elementary DAYS AVAILABLE AND TIMES: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30-1:00. Breakfast and Lunch will continue to be provided in bags for curbside pick up. Meals are available for all children 18 years of... READ MORE >
Dear WASD Parent/Guardian, We want to take this time to thank you for assisting your child during the COVID-19 school closure planned instruction phase. We understand that this has been a challenging time and we appreciate your support in maintaining the academic requirements since April 14, 2020. Overall, as a district we are very pleased with the response... READ MORE >
Mowrey ElementaryLEARNER ITEM DISTRIBUTION AND RETURNWith the abrupt school closure, many learner items were left in classrooms that we want to return to your child and family. To make this process as smooth as possible, please follow all of the guidelines listed below. Sign up for a time slot to pick up your learner’s items through Sign Up Genius.Go to Mowrey... READ MORE >
Hi Waynesboro Families! Here is a video with step-by-step instructions on how to complete the online Kindergarten Registration Application from the Office of Enrollment. We hope that this video helps with questions that you may have as far as where you need to go to access the application, what you need to do to upload documentation and how to schedule a... READ MORE >
Ending the school year from home has been a huge change for us, our learners, their families, and the Waynesboro Community. In spite of challenges and obstacles, we have remained #BoroStrong and the Waynesboro community has embraced this tag line as well! As another symbol of our community unity and spirit, we have worked with a local business, Olympian Athletics,... READ MORE >
This week as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, many of our Mustang Learners and Families may be wondering how we can show appreciation to the teachers when we are not together. Here are some ideas to show our Mustang Staff how much we appreciate them. Have your child color a picture for their teacher in appreciation of their awesomeness and email it to... READ MORE >
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, face-to-face Kindergarten Registration was postponed. In order to move forward, the Waynesboro Area School District developed a plan so your learner is enrolled and ready to start school in the fall. If you have created an application, please log back in and add the required documentation. If you need to register and create an... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District would like to recognize all the hard work our learners invested in their science fair projects. Although we were not able to host the Franklin County Science Fair, please take some time to review the photos our learners submitted of their projects. Great job WASD! Enjoy our WASD virtual science fair! Disclaimer: This is Take #2... READ MORE >
As part of our continued strides towards First Choice and Personalized Learning for every learner, WASD is proud to announce a new learning program for our learners K-8 called Exact Path. Exact Path includes lessons in English Language Arts and mathematics at each child's current levels. Learners complete lessons at their own pace and teachers are able to monitor... READ MORE >
Due to the official closure of Pennsylvania schools for the reminder of the school year, WASD will be reaching out to learners to pick up personal items from lockers or desks. However, we are honoring the stay at home orders until April 30th. WASD learners and families will be notified of pick up options in May. READ MORE >
Please refer to the links below for directions on logging into Clever and Google Classroom.Clever LoginGoogle Classroom Login READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District will be providing continuing education via remote learning for learners in K-12 from Tuesday, April 14th - until our return to school. This will be planned instruction, with teaching and learning in a virtual classroom setting. However, this instruction and required assignments will be limited to 1-3 hours a day with the... READ MORE >
Dear WASD Families and Staff, As you may know, Governor Wolf has closed schools indefinitely. Therefore, it is important we continue to provide you with at least a weekly update. For the next two weeks, March 30th through April 10th, we have moved to an Enrichment model of our Continuity of Education. From April 14th and beyond, WASD will move to planned... READ MORE >
In light of Governor Wolf’s recent announcement that PA schools will remain closed through at least April 13, 2020, the Elementary Division is providing the below list of suggested home enrichment activities. Completion of these activities is suggested to maintain continuity of learning. You are welcome to ask your child’s teacher for assistance if needed but... READ MORE >
This week we celebrate our Project Team foundations during our second round At Home Spirit Week. Remember just because we are separated physically, doesn't mean we can't stay connected! Wear your Project TEAM colors throughout this week and tell us how you're applying the foundations. Monday 3/30 - Wear Purple and celebrate ResiliencyTuesday 3/31 - Wear Green... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District would like to recognize all our learners' hard work on their 2020 Science Fair Projects. Please consider using this e-mail address sciencefair2020@wasdpa.org to attach a photo of your child's project. We will then post a video of all the projects on the WASD website to view and celebrate all their hard work. No student names... READ MORE >
In light of schools being closed through Monday, April 13 and re-opening Tuesday, April 14, 2020, enrichment materials will be available on the district website and building websites on Monday, March 30. Learners are encouraged to complete the tasks for their grade level and you may email your child's teacher with questions. If your child does not have access to... READ MORE >
WASD is here to support our learners and families during this challenging time. The WASD counseling department reviewed and developed this list of on-line resources to assist our learners and families. Please click here for Online Counseling Resources READ MORE >
In light of the closing of schools through Friday, March 27, the Waynesboro Area School District wanted to provide a list of educational resources learners can access at home. These resources include those currently used by learners at school as well as other resources we have deemed safe for learners. Please know, these are available as an opportunity for... READ MORE >
Monday, March 23rd Silly Sock Day, share a photo of your child in their silly socks Tuesday, March 24th Teamwork Tuesday, share a photo of your child in their Project Team colors Wednesday March 25th Reading Day, share a photo of your child reading Thursday, March 26th Spring has Sprung, share of photo of your child playing... READ MORE >
Read Across America Spirit Week Next week March 2nd through March 6th we will be celebrating Read Across America Week with a different spirit day each and every day. Each spirit day is based on one of Dr. Seuss's books. Monday, 3/2 Mixed Up Monday - Wear Mixed up clothing (backwards, inside out, etc.) Tuesday, 3/3 Fox in Socks - Wear... READ MORE >
Attendance Reminders After an absence from school students have three (3) school days to turn in a note. If a note is not received the absence will be illegal. PA State Law requires a doctor’s note if a child is absent from school for three consecutive days, or more. When writing a note please include the following information… Attendance... READ MORE >
As we approach cold and flu season please review the excerpt below from the 2019-2020 WASD Elementary Handbook. Students will be sent home from school for: Fever over 100 degrees F Vomiting Diarrhea Head lice - student must be lice and nit free prior to returning to school Rash of unknown cause - rash letter will be sent home to be filled out by... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area Business Education Community Foundation will once again be hosting their Mother Son Dance. The event will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 1:00PM to 3:30PM at Green Grove Gardens. Tickets can be purchased using the link below: Mother Son Dance Tickets READ MORE >
Effective Monday, January 6th 2020 all Changes in afternoon transportation must be made through a written note, signed by a parent or guardian, sent to school in the morning. Unexpected changes in afternoon transportation made via phone call must occur BEFORE 2:00 pm. For the safety of all learners, afternoon transportation changes requested after 2:00 pm will not... READ MORE >
Winter weather is fast approaching. As you may already know, all #mwlearners K-5 take part in two recess breaks daily. We strive to take each of these breaks outside, however, it is not always possible with weather. As a rule, all WASD elementary buildings will conduct outside recess when “real feel” temperatures are above 25 degrees Fahrenheit. When “real... READ MORE >
Mowrey Elementary School is Celebrating 30 years of Mustang Pride 1989-2019 30 years ago the northern attendance zone of the Waynesboro Area School District was home to five neighborhood elementary schools: New Baltimore, Mont Alto, Mowrey 1, Mowrey 2, and Winter Elementary. At the completion of the Mowrey Elementary building project in 1989,... READ MORE >
WASD is committed to achieving First Choice for our learners by focusing on three essential pillars: academics, career readiness, and the whole child. Check out Mowrey Elementary's new Movement Maze. Embracing the whole child and movement throughout the school day. #WASD1stChoice #learnersfirst #career #wholechild #career READ MORE >
Grandparent's Day Reminders: Grandparents will be permitted to enter the building at 9 am using the rear gym lobby doors.All Grandparents need to bring a photo ID, we will have multiple check in tables, for grandparents who preregister and one for those who were not able to pre registerLunch tickets will be sold from 9:00 am till 9:40 am. Grandparents will be... READ MORE >
Have you ever wondered where to find information about special events occurring at Mowrey Elementary? Information on all of the latest Mowrey events and news can be found by visiting the Mowrey Elementary webpage or downloading the Waynesboro Area SD (WASDPA) app. The new webpage has three sections: News, Events, and Live Feed The News section... READ MORE >
The Waynesboro Area School District utilizes Project Team as to support the social-emotional learning of our K-5 learners. Project Team focuses on the development of six foundations within each of our learners. These foundations are taught during our monthly Project Team days. Each month focuses on a different foundation. On these special days we ask that our... READ MORE >
Update to WASD Wellness Policy effective for 2019-2020 school year, regarding food and snacks for classroom parties and celebrations (including birthdays): Food and snacks provided to classrooms for parties and celebrations will be required to be store bought, pre-packaged and/or sealed. Additionally, food/Snacks supplied by parents/guardians for... READ MORE >
Did you know it is estimated that nearly 5 million of our nation’s 7 million students are considered at risk academically each year due to chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism is missing more than 10% of the school year for any reason. Even as early as kindergarten, chronic absenteeism can have adverse consequences for academic achievement. During the... READ MORE >
The beliefs children have about intelligence, effort, and struggle impact the choices they make about learning. People tend to hold one of two different beliefs about intelligence: Individuals with a growth mindset believe that intelligence can be developed. These people see school as a place to develop their abilities and think of challenges as opportunities to... READ MORE >
Click the link below for the 2019 Mowrey School Supply List.2019 Mowrey Supply List READ MORE >
Building and developing strong mathematical skills takes time and practice. Below are ways to help your child develop strong mathematical skills. 1. Look for shapes and patterns in real life. 2. Have your child measure ingredients for a recipe you are making. 3. When helping your child with homework or school assignments, ask him or her to explain how he or... READ MORE >
Building and developing strong comprehension skills take time and practice. One way to help your child is by asking questions as he or she is reading. 1. What is the story about? 2. Who are the important people in the story? Who is telling the story? 3. Where does the story take place? 4. What is happening in the story? What are the key details/events? 5.... READ MORE >
Developing a love of reading in our children is a team effort. As parents you can encourage a love of reading by utilizing some of the tips below: 1. Read books to your child that you loved as a child. Seeing you excited about a book will automatically make your child excited about the book as well. 2. Talk about the book as you read it together. Asking... READ MORE >