PAWS | Let's Review (11/1/22 - 11/18/22)

Van Wert Early Childhood Center:

• Mrs. Neuenschwander’s class wins United Way Food Drive contest!
• October Word of the Month is KINDNESS: Preschool Students & Kindergarten Students
• Kindergartners learn about fire safety!
• Thank you Veterans!

Van Wert Elementary School:

• Students sending Drew Laudick off to state!
• Students cheering on the Football Team as they depart for playoffs!
• First graders glazing pinch pots in Mrs. Welker’s art class.
• Mrs. Rollins’ class visits the Neil Armstrong museum!
• Word of the Week winners: RESPECT AUTHORITY
• Mrs. Coleman’s class wishing a happy Veteran’s Day!
• Mrs. Rollins’ students become chefs!
• Word of the Week winners: EQUALITY!
• Life House Church graciously donated snacks to our students! 

Van Wert Middle School:

• Mrs. Thompson’s Healthy Choices classes have a cake competition!
• 8^th Graders visit Vantage!
• Mrs. Schmidt and Mrs. German host storytelling for 8^th grade ELA classes.
• “Acts of Kindness” from the After-School 4-H club creates cards & fall arrangements for nursing home residents.
• Ashley Showalter, US Army veteran, shares stories with the 8^th graders.
• Mr. Turner teaches about scary music in After-School History Club.
• Watch 7^th graders explore static electricity!
• 8^th graders design historical hoodies in American History class!  
• After-School History Club wraps up its fall session!

Van Wert High School:

• Good luck at state Cross Country, Drew!
• CEO Business Partnership Spotlight!
• CEO Student Spotlight: Brenna Bollenbacher & Sofi Houg
• VWHS Select Choir performs in the Three Rivers Choral Festival held at Purdue Fort Wayne.
• The Art Club & FCCLA are holding a fundraiser on December 2^nd for the West Ohio Food Bank.
• Van Wert High School Theatre Department performs Trouble in Tumbleweed.
• Mackenzie Jones selected as VWHS’ 2023 Peony Pageant Candidate.  

Van Wert School at the Goedde:

• Students celebrate Dia de los Muertos.
• 8^th graders visit Vantage!
• Students give back to the community by raking leaves for area residents.
• Students host 2^nd annual Thanksgiving dinner!

Van Wert City Schools:

• November Board of Education Meeting Recap

Van Wert Athletic Department:

• Van Wert Football Players selected for All-Northwest District team.
• Van Wert Football Players earn Western Buckeye League honors.
• FREE admission for fall and winter student athletes to tonight’s girls basketball game! Must enter door M44 to redeem free admission.