Wayland-Cohocton Drama Club will present Emma! A Pop Musical by Eric Price on Thursday and Friday, April 24th and 25th at 7 pm, and Saturday, April 26th at 2 pm. Admission at the Performing Arts Center will be $5 at the door. There will be no advance sale tickets.
Emma! A Pop Musical is a jukebox musical based on Jane Austen's novel Emma. The musical is set in a modern prep school and features hit songs by female artists. Emma, a senior at Highbury Prep, is certain she knows what’s best for her classmates’ love lives, and is determined to find the perfect boyfriend for shy sophomore Harriet by the end of the school year. But will Emma’s relentless matchmaking get in the way of finding her own happiness? Based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, this sparkling new musical features the hit songs of legendary girl groups and iconic female singers from The Supremes to Katy Perry.
Save the Date: The Cohocton Sports Booster Club, Wayland-Cohocton PTSO and the Cohocton Library are sponsoring the return of the Cohocton Easter Egg Hunt! With staggered times and an adapted event, this is sure to be a fun family day on Saturday, April 12th. Also, Keep an eye out for information about the longstanding St. Jude Benefit Bike-a-Thon that will be held on Saturday, June 7th. Cohocton Sports Booster is looking forward to making it a grand event!
This week's Family Swim Night on April 4th has been canceled. In the event it is rescheduled, information will be posted. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Wayland-Cohocton is celebrating Autism Awareness Week, this week, March 31st to April 4th. Awareness activities have been developed by the student Inclusive Youth Leadership Club. There are bracelets for sale for $5 in the school office, which are expected to arrive on Friday. All proceeds will be donated to AutismUp in Rochester. Students are creating posters with information about Autism encouraging acceptance and inclusion. Wednesday, April 2 everyone is encouraged to wear light blue or other Autism Awareness attire. Wednesday, April 2 recognises World Autism Day.
Please join us for some family fun!
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The goal is to help people understand and support those with Down syndrome better. The date being the 21st day of the 3rd month was chosen to represent the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Throughout the week, the Inclusive Youth Leadership Club has been sponsoring awareness activities which culminate in recognizing World Down Syndrome Day on Friday, March 21st. Wayland-Cohocton students and staff alike are encouraged to wear yellow and blue, or crazy socks to recognize the day. Want to know more, go to: World Down Syndrome #WorldDownSyndromeDay
Here are some interesting facts being shared daily in the Middle School daily this week:
How does Down Syndrome occur? Most people have a total of 46 chromosomes, but those with Down Syndrome have an extra chromosome, bringing the total to 47.
Down Syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition diagnosed in the United States. Approximately 6,000 babies — or one in 700 — are born with Down Syndrome each year.
Down Syndrome is not considered hereditary, since only 1% of cases show the condition passing from parent to child.
Although Down Syndrome was first described in 1866, the chromosomal cause was not identified until 1959.
Approximately one in every 775 babies in the United States is born with Down Syndrome.
The WCCS Kids' Night Out scheduled for Saturday, March 15th will be held as expected from 4-8 pm. We look forward to seeing you!
Due to today's unexpected closure, the 6th grade Wax Museum student presentations have been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 18, from 12:20 to 1:00 PM. Parents, please remember to bring a photo ID for check-in upon arrival. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday for the second round of presentations. Please know that the student presentations occur simultaneously throughout the PAC seating area (students are not performing on stage). Families are welcome to walk around and enjoy multiple presentations at their leisure. Have a wonderful weekend!
Due to today's (Friday, March 14th) mechanical issues and subsequent closing, the 7th and 8th grade Shamrock Shuffle dance will be rescheduled. Once a new date is finalized with the DJ, we will share that information. We are disappointed about the delay but look forward to the Shamrock Shuffle occurring sometime this spring.
CLARIFICATION: School is cancelled for both the Cohocton and Wayland campuses today, Friday, March 14th
Due to a mechanical issue with the boiler system at Wayland-Cohocton, school is closed today, Friday, March 14. No staff or students should report.
Don’t forget about Kids’ Night Out on Saturday, March 15th from 4 to 8 pm. There are a number of fun activities, movies, swimming and concessions available. If you would like for your child(ren) to attend but find the cost of the event a concern, or if you have any questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Gibbs (bgibbs@wccsk12.org) or Mrs. Owens (cowens@wccsk12.org) on Friday, March 14th.
Congratulations to the Middle School PageTurners team which placed first at its most recent competition and second place overall (spring and fall competitions combined). Keep reading!
A reminder for families whose students are going to attend Kids’ Night Out (Grades 1-6): Please return the permission form to your child’s homeroom teacher or the office.The form was handed out in school by your child’s homeroom teacher and is due by Friday, March 7th. The organizers will try to group kids according to age and grade for planned activities and games. Groups will change every 60 minutes in the pool. (Please send a towel, suit and a bag for wet clothing with your child.)
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: All children must be checked in and marked for their safety at the beginning of the night. Drop off will be at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) entrance. In order to keep children safe and to have accountability, the adult dropping off and picking the child up must be the same person. Children should be picked up by 8 pm at the PAC entrance.
Please bring payment at the time of the event. If the cost of the event is a concern, please reach out to Mrs. Gibbs or Mrs. Owens at the email addresses above. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Gibbs (bgibbs@wccsk12.org) or Mrs. Owens (cowens@wccsk12.org).
NOTICE: We are not responsible for lost or damaged items including cell phones. Please consider having your child keep their phone at home. We have access to phones and will contact you if any issues or emergencies arise. If there are discipline concerns, children will be removed from all activities and parents will be asked to pick up their child. A refund will not be issued.
Everyone, students and adult community members alike, are invited to the Wayland-Cohocton College, Career and Military Fair on Wednesday, March 5th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Please join us for some family fun!
Are you a senior citizen who would like to know more about Wayland-Cohocton programs and activities? The District will be hosting regular informal meetings and information sessions throughout the year at local libraries during the daytime hours. Bring your questions, or listen to information that will be presented by various individuals. Using technology, knowing where to find news and events, accessing programs and services and hearing stories about the great learning going on at Wayland-Cohocton! No sign-ups required! Just show up with your curiosity! The gathering will be held on Thursday, February 27th at 10:15 a.m. at the EJ Cottrell Memorial Library. Please join us.
Join us for the Wayland-Cohocton hiring opportunity on Wednesday!
We hope you will join us!
WCCS Update: Due to persisting weather conditions, WCCS is closed for today, Thursday, February 6th.