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The Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools Foundation serves as a catalyst to expand and enhance educational experiences and opportunities for students, staff, and residents of the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District.

Smart Money Teacher Grant in Action!W-SR High School English teacher Megan Epley is putting her Smart Money Teacher Gran...
09/07/2026

Smart Money Teacher Grant in Action!

W-SR High School English teacher Megan Epley is putting her Smart Money Teacher Grant to work in her American Literature classroom.

With grant funding, Megan purchased Native American Trickster Tale books, giving students physical copies to read and explore with a partner rather than relying solely on stories found online.

As students read aloud and share their findings, they are discovering literary elements such as character flaws, tribal values, the balance of chaos and order, and lessons to be learned.

Megan shared that the books have allowed students to “be more present with their partner” and engage with stories from a variety of Native American tribes.

She also noted that students are “already practicing the skills needed to analyze what they read” while exploring a fun and unique style of literature.

We love seeing Smart Money Teacher Grants bring meaningful, hands-on learning experiences directly into W-SR classrooms!

Thank you to everyone who supports the Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools Foundation and helps make these opportunities possible for our teachers and students.

The next round of grant applications are due September 25 for teachers.

If you are interested in donating to help support future grants, please give online or contact [email protected] for more information.

https://www.wsr.k12.ia.us/page/smart-money-grants

Attention all W-SR teachers: You are invited to apply for the Fall 2026 Smart Money Teacher Grant Program! The applicati...
09/01/2026

Attention all W-SR teachers: You are invited to apply for the Fall 2026 Smart Money Teacher Grant Program!

The application deadline is Friday, September 25. Grants will be awarded by October 23. Information was emailed out last week.

We are looking for creative, forward-thinking projects that enhance learning and provide unique opportunities to students of all grade-levels within Waverly-Shell Rock Schools and can't wait to see what you come up with!

Please email [email protected] with any questions!

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District

The Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools Foundation wishes all students, staff, and administration an amazing first day ...
08/24/2026

The Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools Foundation wishes all students, staff, and administration an amazing first day of school! Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, friendship, and plenty of Go-Hawk pride!

Attention all W-SR teachers! Next week, you will receive an invitation to apply for the fall cycle of Smart Money Teache...
08/18/2026

Attention all W-SR teachers! Next week, you will receive an invitation to apply for the fall cycle of Smart Money Teacher grants. These grants are available up to $750 each and a total of up to $6,000 worth of grants will be awarded per cycle.

The Smart Money Teacher Grant program supports creative, forward-thinking projects that enhance learning and provide unique opportunities to students of all grade-levels within Waverly-Shell Rock Schools. The program encourages connecting learning across subjects, grade levels, and school even school buildings. Collaborative projects can increase student impact, sustainability, and community connection.

We hope you're already thinking of the possibilities as you look forward to starting a new year with Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District. We can't wait to read through your applications and support your awesome ideas later this fall!

☀️ A few more weeks of summer! Soak it up!The Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools Foundation hopes students, teachers, ...
08/03/2026

☀️ A few more weeks of summer! Soak it up!

The Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools Foundation hopes students, teachers, and staff enjoy every moment of these final weeks of summer. Whether you’re making memories, relaxing, or preparing for the school year ahead, we hope you take time to enjoy this special season.

As we look forward to another great year, we’re proud to support the students and educators who make our schools so special. Throughout the year, the Foundation invests in educational opportunities through programs like Smart Money Teacher Grants, teacher appreciation efforts, and scholarships for graduating seniors.

We can’t wait to see all that this year has in store and look forward to continuing to support learning, growth, and success throughout the Waverly-Shell Rock community.

Enjoy the rest of your summer, and best wishes for a fantastic school year ahead!

Hey, Go-Hawks! Is your class celebrating a milestone reunion year?If your graduating class is marking 20, 25, 30, 40, 50...
07/24/2026

Hey, Go-Hawks! Is your class celebrating a milestone reunion year?

If your graduating class is marking 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 years or beyond, consider creating a reunion giving goal through the Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools Foundation and leave a lasting impact on current and future Go-Hawks!

Coming together for a class gift is a fun way to reconnect, rally your classmates around a common goal, and do something meaningful for the school that helped shape us. Whether your class is competitive, community-minded, or simply looking for a special way to celebrate your reunion, giving through the W-SR Community Schools Foundation can create a lasting impact while bringing classmates together.

The Foundation can help you:
• Select a purpose for your gift
• Establish a fundraising goal
• Create a custom online giving page
• Design graphics and promotional materials to engage classmates

Class gifts can support:
• The Go-Hawk Scholarship Fund
• Smart Money Teacher Grants
• General Foundation support
• Specific programs, projects, departments, teams, or initiatives that are meaningful to your class

Need some inspiration?

🖤 The Class of 1969 raised an incredible $69,000 for scholarships.
💛 The Class of 1995 raised more than $10,000 for scholarships.
🤍 The Classes of 1996 and 2006 are currently working toward a goal to celebrate 30 & 20 years.

Whether your class would like to raise $500 or $50,000, every gift helps strengthen educational opportunities for Waverly-Shell Rock students and staff while honoring the legacy of your graduating class.

If your class is interested in organizing a reunion giving effort, contact the Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools Foundation by sending a message or emailing [email protected].

We'd love to help you create a giving opportunity that reflects your class's interests, celebrates your reunion, and supports the future of Waverly-Shell Rock.

https://www.wsr.k12.ia.us/page/about-uss
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Happy Heritage Days , Waverly! We had a blast walking in the parade this morning and seeing so many familiar faces! Spec...
07/18/2026

Happy Heritage Days , Waverly! We had a blast walking in the parade this morning and seeing so many familiar faces! Special thanks to Sally for providing the golf cart!

Smart Money Teacher Grant in Action!Elementary counselors Tonya Poppe and Mary Foy received a Smart Money Teacher Grant ...
07/14/2026

Smart Money Teacher Grant in Action!

Elementary counselors Tonya Poppe and Mary Foy received a Smart Money Teacher Grant this past spring to purchase three therapeutic sand tables—one for each elementary school: North Ridge, Prairie West, and Shell Rock.

The sand tables give students a safe, developmentally appropriate way to express emotions when they don't yet have the words to describe what they're are feeling. Counselors have found them especially helpful for students experiencing grief, trauma, anxiety, or foster care transitions. Students are often drawn to the sand tables as soon as they enter the counseling office, where the activity helps them feel calm, build trust with their counselor, and open the door to meaningful conversations.

Although the tables arrived later in the school year, they are already making a difference—and because they're a lasting resource, they will continue supporting WSR students for years to come.

Thank you to Tonya and Mary for bringing this idea forward, and thank you to our generous donors for making projects like this possible!

If you'd like to support the Smart Money Teacher Grant program, consider an online donation today! https://waverlyshellrockcommunityschoolfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/

We love hearing how Foundation-funded grants are making a difference in our schools!Mrs. Kelly Goeke, Title I Reading In...
07/07/2026

We love hearing how Foundation-funded grants are making a difference in our schools!

Mrs. Kelly Goeke, Title I Reading Instructor at North Ridge Elementary, recently shared this update after receiving funding for non-digital reading games for her students:

"Today's students are already exposed to a great deal of technology, so I saw an opportunity to take things 'old school' with board and card games that make learning hands-on and engaging. Since receiving my purchase, my students have enjoyed earning Fun Friday game days, as well as incorporating the games into daily lessons or filling a few extra minutes at the end of their sessions. I purchased games that reinforce a wide range of literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, vocabulary, high-frequency words, and reading comprehension. It has truly been a joy watching them learn and grow through play."

Thank you, Mrs. Goeke, for sharing your impact report and for finding creative ways to engage students in literacy. We're proud to support innovative classroom ideas that help Waverly-Shell Rock students learn, grow, and thrive!

If you'd like to support the Smart Money Teacher Grant program, make an online donation today! https://waverlyshellrockcommunityschoolfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/

The Waverly-Shell Rock 50+ Class Reunion is planning a luncheon for Saturday, September 19. If you are celebrating 50 ye...
07/07/2026

The Waverly-Shell Rock 50+ Class Reunion is planning a luncheon for Saturday, September 19. If you are celebrating 50 years or more, they'd love to see you there! Enjoy a great lunch by Hockey's Smokehouse and welcome the Class of 1976 to the 50+ club. Hear from Jennifer Jones, our executive director, who will share some fun information about WSR comparing past to present.

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1415 4th Avenue SW
Waverly, IA
50677

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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