Give a warm welcome to Nichole Adams, incoming fourth grade teacher at Prairie West Elementary! 👋
“I am thrilled to introduce myself as the fourth-grade bubble teacher at Prairie West Elementary! After an incredible career in photography, I began volunteering and substitute teaching in the Waverly-Shell Rock School District, which sparked my passion for education and inspired me to pursue a master's in teaching,” she says. “I am so excited for the opportunity to teach fourth graders here at Prairie West!”
In Nichole’s free time, you’ll see her with her husband Kyle and two daughters, June and Loraine. They spent their time outdoors, attending concerts and sporting events, playing cards and treasure hunting.
Welcome to the #GoHawk family, Nichole! 🙌 #GoWSR #itsagreatdaytobeagohawk
“I am thrilled to introduce myself as the fourth-grade bubble teacher at Prairie West Elementary! After an incredible career in photography, I began volunteering and substitute teaching in the Waverly-Shell Rock School District, which sparked my passion for education and inspired me to pursue a master's in teaching,” she says. “I am so excited for the opportunity to teach fourth graders here at Prairie West!”
In Nichole’s free time, you’ll see her with her husband Kyle and two daughters, June and Loraine. They spent their time outdoors, attending concerts and sporting events, playing cards and treasure hunting.
Welcome to the #GoHawk family, Nichole! 🙌 #GoWSR #itsagreatdaytobeagohawk
Say hello to Claire Yochum, incoming K-2 special education teacher at Shell Rock Elementary! 👋
“I am so excited to be the K-2 special education teacher at Shell Rock this year! I am a first year teacher, just graduated from UNI, and I have been waiting for this day for a long time,” she says. “I have always wanted to be a teacher and this is a dream come true for me. I love the environment and the teamwork mindset at Shell Rock and cannot wait to get started.”
Claire is from a small town in Iowa called Treynor. She likes to visit her parents, siblings, extended family, and dogs back home. During Clarie’s free time, she enjoys exercising, reading, hanging out with friends, running her photography business, and planning her wedding with her fiancé, Jackson!
We’re happy to have you join the #GoHawk family, Claire! 🙌 #GoWSR #itsagreatdaytobeagohawk
“I am so excited to be the K-2 special education teacher at Shell Rock this year! I am a first year teacher, just graduated from UNI, and I have been waiting for this day for a long time,” she says. “I have always wanted to be a teacher and this is a dream come true for me. I love the environment and the teamwork mindset at Shell Rock and cannot wait to get started.”
Claire is from a small town in Iowa called Treynor. She likes to visit her parents, siblings, extended family, and dogs back home. During Clarie’s free time, she enjoys exercising, reading, hanging out with friends, running her photography business, and planning her wedding with her fiancé, Jackson!
We’re happy to have you join the #GoHawk family, Claire! 🙌 #GoWSR #itsagreatdaytobeagohawk
Happy 2025-2026 school year, and welcome back to school!
Throughout the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing the incredible new faces for the 2025-26 school year! 👋
Please join us in welcoming Kristin Hoey, incoming teacher at Shell Rock Elementary!
“I’m so excited to be joining the Go-Hawk team this year at Shell Rock Elementary! I have recently graduated from UNI and have been subbing in the W-SR district,” she says. “I love the community of people I’ve come to know and I’m looking forward to meeting you all!”
In her spare time, Kristin loves to be outside on her bike, or on a run. Her absolute favorite hobby is rock climbing, but in second place is eating ice cream! If you recognize Kristin around town please introduce yourself – she’d love to meet you!
Welcome to the #GoHawk family, Kristin! 🙌 #GoWSR #itsagreatdaytobeagohawk
Throughout the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing the incredible new faces for the 2025-26 school year! 👋
Please join us in welcoming Kristin Hoey, incoming teacher at Shell Rock Elementary!
“I’m so excited to be joining the Go-Hawk team this year at Shell Rock Elementary! I have recently graduated from UNI and have been subbing in the W-SR district,” she says. “I love the community of people I’ve come to know and I’m looking forward to meeting you all!”
In her spare time, Kristin loves to be outside on her bike, or on a run. Her absolute favorite hobby is rock climbing, but in second place is eating ice cream! If you recognize Kristin around town please introduce yourself – she’d love to meet you!
Welcome to the #GoHawk family, Kristin! 🙌 #GoWSR #itsagreatdaytobeagohawk
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟱
This morning, a Waverly-Shell Rock CSD bus carrying approximately 25 students was involved in a minor traffic incident on a rural route north of Bremer. The bus was sideswiped on the blacktop road.
The Bremer County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene and confirmed that there were 𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. All students were evaluated and cleared to continue to school. A second bus was dispatched to complete the route, and students arrived at their buildings approximately 10 minutes later than scheduled.
We are grateful for the quick response from local law enforcement and for the safety of everyone involved.
This morning, a Waverly-Shell Rock CSD bus carrying approximately 25 students was involved in a minor traffic incident on a rural route north of Bremer. The bus was sideswiped on the blacktop road.
The Bremer County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene and confirmed that there were 𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. All students were evaluated and cleared to continue to school. A second bus was dispatched to complete the route, and students arrived at their buildings approximately 10 minutes later than scheduled.
We are grateful for the quick response from local law enforcement and for the safety of everyone involved.
The countdown to the 2025–2026 school year is on! Check out the Back to School Family Resource Hub here: https://tinyurl.com/Fall25Back2School
📣 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞!
Snow makeup days have been added to make up for the days missed on February 12, 18 and March 5. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟓 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟒. (Teachers will have a workday on June 5).
Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Property Tax Levy,
Administration Building, March 24, 2025, at 5:30 PM
https://www.wsr.k12.ia.us/page/finance
Weber announced as the next principal of Waverly-Shell Rock High School: https://www.wsr.k12.ia.us/article/2001258
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Butler County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
https://www.wsr.k12.ia.us/article/1992211
NOTICE OF PUBLIC BID LETTING: 2025 NORTH RIDGE ELEMENTARY PARKING EXPANSION
Expansion of parking lot, storm sewer, site lighting, and site work.
https://5il.co/366pf
Waverly-Shell Rock High School musical production of Elf, The MusIcal
Supt Hill with Wes Hubbard, Natalie Beck, Jes Kettelson, and Greg Bodensteiner. Presenting to the Iowa Association of School Boards about our efforts to improve sportsmanship at W-SR.
Over 30 educators took the September Well-Being Challenge by experimenting with different well-being practices and 'filling their cups' by documenting each day they engaged in self-care. It is impossible to fill others up if your cup is empty. Congrats to this month's winners: Lisa Johnston, Sonia Eggelston, and Melissa Miller.
Wilderness Studies - A Colorado Rocky Mountain Trip June 16-27
Thank you to Fredricks for opening up for our high school staff during lunch today.
770 Kindergarten through 4th grade students learned how to "Name it to Tame it" in the last two weeks. When we understand our feelings we can shift to an emotion that has the right amount of energy and the right amount of joy so we are better learners and better people. We used the characters on the mood meters to expand our emotional vocabulary and the three breathing tools are just a few ways we know how to regulate our feelings.
Little Go-Hawk Band welcoming folks at Walmart
W-SR Administrative team and School Board working with AEA staff (Beth Strike and Mackenzie Hakeman) developing a strategic communication plan as a system. Great conversations and visions ahead for W-SR!
Some images of the progress being made on the new elementary school along Horton Road.
