✨⭐The latest teacher to be recognized as KWAY's Teacher of the Week is Seth McGrane, 4th-grade teacher at Shell Rock Elementary!⭐✨
Seth McGrane is being recognized for his massive heart and for his unwavering dedication to his students both inside and outside the classroom.
We received multiple, moving nominations for Mr. McGrane that highlight his incredible character. One parent shared a story that truly defines what it means to go above and beyond: when one of his students was battling cancer and losing their hair, Mr. McGrane shaved his own head in a powerful show of solidarity.
Beyond the classroom, Seth is a constant presence in the community—whether he’s volunteering at the Shell Rock Super Bowl Brunch, walking with his students in the 4th of July parade, or spending his personal time securing funds to update the basketball hoops and backboards at the school.
As one nominator put it: “He leads by example with his actions. He puts his students' interests above his own and genuinely cares about where their journey takes them beyond his classroom.”
By building these deep personal connections, Seth ensures that every student knows they Belong and are supported as they Grow.
Please join us in celebrating Seth McGrane, and in thanking him for his contribution in making Waverly-Shell Rock a place where EVERYONE belongs, grows, and succeeds!
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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
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💛🖤💛🖤 Thanks to Seth McGrane 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
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!
Today we celebrated the official ribbon cutting of the Shell Rock Elementary playground! What a joy to see our students enjoying this incredible space built for fun, movement, and imagination.
A special thank you to POET for their generous donation, which helped us purchase swing mats to protect our rubber surfacing and ensure a safer play environment for all.
We’re so excited for the memories, laughter, and adventures to come on our brand-new playground! 🌟
The PTO has you covered tonight!
It’s McTeacher Night at McDonald’s! Mention Shell Rock Elementary when you order, and 20% of the profits will go directly to our school! 🙌
🍔 When: Tonight from 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 Where: McDonald’s in Waverly! (1203 4th St SW, Waverly, IA 50677)
Grab dinner, support our school, and have some fun! 💛🖤
See you there!
We’re excited to announce the dates and times for our K–4 music concerts for the 2025–2026 school year!
Throughout the year, students will be learning and practicing their songs with our music teacher, Mrs. Benschoter. These performances are a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their hard work and musical growth—and they’ll be so excited to perform for you!
Stay tuned for more details as the concert dates approach. We can’t wait to see you there!
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
