✨⭐The latest teacher to be recognized as KWAY's Teacher of the Week is Jessica Harrington, Preschool Teacher at the Little Go-Hawk Learning Center!⭐✨
Jessica Harrington is being celebrated for her genuine love for her students and for making the very first years of school a joyful, inclusive experience.
Jess received numerous nominations, including one from a classroom associate who asked the students what they loved most about "Mrs. Harrington." Their answers say it all:
⭐one student loves that Mrs. Harrington "dances,"
⭐another loves Mrs. Harrington's "question of the day,"
⭐and another student even joked that she calls him "SpongeBob!"
Beyond the fun and games, Jess is recognized by her colleagues for her deep commitment to accessibility. Having served as a paraprofessional before becoming a teacher, she truly understands how to meet every student where they are and treats her entire classroom team as valued partners.
As one nominator put it: “She has a genuine, warm love for everyone... the kids love her, and she makes working every day a blast!”
By creating a classroom where every child feels seen and celebrated, Jess ensures that our youngest Go-Hawks truly Belong.
Please join us in celebrating Jessica Harrington, and in thanking her for her contribution in making Waverly-Shell Rock a place where everyone belongs, grows, and succeeds!
Listen to the KWAY radio announcement at this link: https://on.soundcloud.com/flXL2f5ubwF0Yx4e26
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Nominations for KWAY's Teacher of the Week feature are being accepted continuously through the last week of the school year. Use this form to submit a nomination: https://tinyurl.com/WSRTeacherOfTheWeek
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💛🖤💛🖤 Thanks to Jessica Harrington and ALL of our teachers for making Waverly-Shell Rock Schools a place where EVERYONE belongs, grows, and succeeds! 🦅✨ 🦅✨
2026-2027 School Calendar Approved
At the February board meeting on 2/9/26, the Waverly-Shell Rock Board of Education approved the proposed calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year. The calendar can be viewed at this link: https://aptg.co/fy46sJ
✨⭐This week’s KWAY Teacher of the Week is Christine McCubbin, Preschool Teacher at the Little Go-Hawk Learning Center!⭐✨
Christine is being recognized for her compassionate dedication to making her preschool classroom a safe and inclusive learning space for our youngest learners.
Christine was nominated by a parent, who shared a touching story about how Mrs. McCubbin went above and beyond to welcome their son with special needs. The parent noted that Christine worked tirelessly to put their mind at ease and ensure their son’s unique needs were met.
The parent wrote: “Her welcoming and calming voice puts students at ease and makes them want to come to school each day.”
By ensuring every child feels safe and included from the very first minute, Christine truly embodies the district’s core value of Belonging for our littlest Go-Hawks.
Listen to the announcement on KWAY Radio here.
Please join us in celebrating Christine McCubbin, an invaluable member of the Waverly-Shell Rock team!
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Nominations for KWAY's Teacher of the Week feature are being accepted continuously through the last week of the 2025-2026 school year.
Use this form to submit a nomination: https://tinyurl.com/WSRTeacherOfTheWeek
💛🖤 It’s a great day to be a Go-Hawk! Thank you for showing true Go-Hawk spirit 🦅✨
Why Families Choose Waverly-Shell Rock
Visit the Enroll Now page to learn more about why families choose the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District!
Partnerships with families for success - Part 3 in a 4-part series
Thanks to the Waverly Newspapers for publishing our four-part series introducing our district's new Mission, Vision, and Core Values. Here's the link to the third installment, published on September 11, 2025: https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/waverly_newspapers/partnerships-with-families-for-success/article_c8dae9a9-3c68-496e-9f4e-cc1dce781770.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwY2xjawMxaVVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgHRhCQ9aaVvSQCUESpu-01nrib3xWu34DemnKIodUXmZ27yDvr5Spiv4YtR_aem_iMIdD9f7aV9hrGjzg1fDEw
The final installment will be published in the Tuesday, September 16 edition of the Bremer County Independent.
Students talked; we listened.
Thanks to the Waverly Newspapers for publishing this four-part series introducing our district's new Mission, Vision, and Core Values, and describing the collaborative process used in the district to arrive at these new guiding statements. Here's the link to the second installment, published in the Bremer County Independent on September 9, 2025: https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/students-talked-we-listened/article_35c27e79-9952-4255-8894-3d31e463e4b5.html
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year: A new chapter for W-SR Schools!
Thanks to the Waverly Newspapers for publishing this four-part series introducing our district's new Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Desired Daily Experiences! Here's the link to the first installment, published on September 4, 2025: https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/welcome-to-the-2025-2026-school-year-a-new-chapter-for-w-sr-schools/article_1d4a52a2-1d10-4cb5-b4fc-cba98c2c6bae.html
