✨⭐This week’s KWAY Teacher of the Week is Christine Troyer, 1st Grade Teacher at North Ridge Elementary!⭐✨
Christine Troyer is being celebrated for her incredible ability to build confidence in young readers and for creating a classroom that is the perfect balance of "strict and warm."
Christine received a touching nomination from a parent, who shared how impactful Mrs. Troyer’s daily "baggie books" and weekly "happy notes" have been for their child. The parent described how Christine sends home a handwritten note every single week, highlighting something good the student did.
The parent wrote: “We hang them in our kitchen to give our child a boost of confidence... She is an excellent teacher to have, especially if you have a child who is struggling with reading.”
By sending home those daily books and personal notes, Christine ensures her students not only Grow in their skills but feel a deep sense of Belonging and pride every time they look at one of her notes.
Please join us in celebrating Christine Troyer, an invaluable member of the Waverly-Shell Rock team!
Listen to the KWAY radio announcement at this link.
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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
💛🖤💛🖤 Thanks to Mrs. Troyer and all of our teachers for making Waverly-Shell Rock Schools a place were EVERYONE belongs, grows, and succeeds! 🦅✨ 🦅✨
7 days ago, David Hill
❓Did you know that when LEGO first launched its bricks in 1973, they proudly advertised that you could build over 1,000,000 different creations using just six basic 2×4 bricks? 🧱✨ Decades later, a professor at the University of Copenhagen dug deeper and discovered there were actually over nine million possible combinations when you allow for sideways building and more complex connections! 🤯🔍 💭
Inspired by that same spirit of creativity, our third grade mathematicians took on a challenge of their own: How many different combinations can you make using five one-inch pattern blocks laid side by side? 🟧🟧🟧🟧🟧
The total wasn’t quite in the millions 😄 — but the collaboration, strategic thinking, and perseverance were absolutely priceless! 🧠🤝💡
We love watching math come to life through curiosity, hands-on exploration, and teamwork! 👏📚✨
12 days ago, Rebecca Elsamiller
✨⭐This week’s KWAY Teacher of the Week is Marty Wurth, Kindergarten Teacher at North Ridge Elementary!⭐✨
Marty Wurth is being celebrated for his patience, and for the lasting impact he leaves on his students long after they leave his classroom.
Marty received nominations from both colleagues and parents, who praised his ability to create a calm and supportive environment. One parent shared that the connection Marty builds is so strong that their child—now a 3rd grader—still talks about him and the love of learning he instilled.
The parent wrote: “The relationship he develops with all of his students... is second to none! You are making such an impact!”
By building these deep connections early on, Marty ensures his Kindergarteners feel a true sense of Belonging, setting the foundation for a lifetime of Growth and success.
Listen to the announcement on KWAY radio here.
Please join us in celebrating Marty Wurth, 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 🦅✨
14 days ago, David Hill
Congratulations to Mr. Marty Wurth, KWAY's Teacher of the Week! We are so thankful to have you on our North Ridge Team!!
14 days ago, Jeannie Coughlin
Muddy grass, no problem! There are so many places to play on our amazing playground!
16 days ago, Debbie Holst
North Ridge students 'wrapped up' the December Reading Challenge in a big way - all participants who returned their challenge received a small prize. These 5 students received the grand prize for their grade!
about 1 month ago, Rebecca Elsamiller
Minute to Win it Games were the highlight of Mrs. McCaslin's class party! Such a fun way to celebrate the holiday season!
about 1 month ago, Cassie McCaslin
The staff at North Ridge is wishing you a happy Friday on this cold December day! Each Friday in December we have been dressing up in some "Underground" dress-up day gear to see if the students notice. Today's theme is Festive Christmas Sweater Day! Have a great day! Go Go-Hawks!!!
about 1 month ago, Mitch Parker
We had a special guest stop by North Ridge today to check in with Coach Twait. Thank you to UNI Head Football Coach-Todd Stepsis for stopping by North Ridge! It is safe to say the 2nd grade gym class students were super pumped! It was great to get a picture of coach by our Go-Hawk mascot that we partnered with UNI to create! #Go Go-Hawks #Go Panthers!!!
about 1 month ago, Mitch Parker
Our art students are hard at work creating an oil-pastel/chalk based Christmas themed painting. Great work everyone!
about 1 month ago, Mitch Parker
We invite you to tonight's Christmas on Main in Waverly! We encourage you to stop by our W-SR both located at the new Palace Theatre from 6:00-8:00 pm.
about 1 month ago, Mitch Parker
North Ridge Santa Sing-December 22, 2025
about 2 months ago, Mitch Parker
Our third graders put their creativity and problems-solving skills to the test as they explored the world of engineering through a hands-on paper bridge challenge. Using only paper and their imaginations, students worked together to design and construct bridges, strong enough to hold a whole bunch of pennies.
about 2 months ago, Debbie Holst
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!
about 2 months ago, David Hill
Recess is more fun with SNOW! ❄️ Kindergarten and first grade students had a blast playing and building in the snow today!
about 2 months ago, Cassie McCaslin
Recess is always fun… but it’s even better with SNOW! ❄️
Our kindergarteners and first graders had a blast building, exploring, and playing in today’s winter wonderland.
about 2 months ago, Cassie McCaslin
4th graders discovered the mechanism by which their muscles control their bones to move their bodies. They the constructed a model of a human finger that actually moves!
about 2 months ago, Anastasia Carignan
Happy 67th day of school from Mrs. McCaslin's class! Today we wrote: 67 words, our numbers to 67, and what we would do with $67. It was a fun day!
about 2 months ago, Cassie McCaslin
Paper engineering in 4th grade! Students made pop up cards after inspiration from author Robert Sabuda
about 2 months ago, Anastasia Carignan
Recess is always fun… but it’s even better with SNOW! ❄️
Our kindergarteners and first graders had a blast building, exploring, and playing in our North Ridge winter wonderland.
about 2 months ago, Cassie McCaslin
