Wallenpaupack Elementary Schools NP NI SE

05/08/2026

SOUTH ELEMENTARY - Good Citizens received certificates signed by their classroom teacher and Principal Mark Kirsten for the month of April. Good Citizens must be helpful and kind to other students; be respectful and loyal to their country, its flag, their school, and its property; do things to make the school a better place; be eager to learn about this country; set a good example for other students; be good leaders or good students; always tell the truth; and represent the school as good people in the community. Pictured left to right is: Row 1: Kindergarteners Lyla Lang and Mackenzie Diamond. Row 2: 1st graders Brooke Hitzges and Emma Stish. Row 3: 2nd graders Patrick Compton and Bennett Statile. Row 4: 3rd graders Noel Horvay and Zackary Horvay. Row 5: 4th graders Emmalyn Ward and Cillian Baltes. Row 6: 5th graders Ella Moyer and Noah Fetherman.

05/05/2026

04/23/2026

SOUTH ELEMENTARY - Ashlie Janowicz is a 5th grade student at Wallenpaupack South Elementary School. She is in her second year as part of the Youth Volleyball League of NEPA. When asked what her favorite part about volleyball is, she replied, “It’s very fun and my favorite part is spiking the ball. Also, I love that I’ve made a lot of new friends.” Ashlie also participates in ballet, cheer, basketball, and chorus. She is part of the school’s Drama Club and News Team, and she has participated in the Reading Relay and the Red Ribbon Run. She was also selected as a Good Citizen for February of this year.

04/22/2026

COLOR RUN INFO - The ARC Color Run is up to 186 registered runners—just 14 more to hit 200! 🙌

If you’ve been thinking about signing up, now’s the time to jump in! Come run, walk, and get covered in color with us—it’s going to be such a fun and unforgettable day for everyone involved. 💥🌈

Don’t delay—early registration ends Friday, 4/24 to guarantee your race kit! 🎽✨Wallenpaupack ARC Color Run 2026 or

The Wallenpaupack ARC Color Run 2026 is on Friday May 15, 2026.

04/16/2026

SOUTH ELEMENTARY - Good Citizens received certificates signed by their classroom teacher and Principal Mark Kirsten for the month of March. Good Citizens must be helpful and kind to other students; be respectful and loyal to their country, its flag, their school, and its property; do things to make the school a better place; be eager to learn about this country; set a good example for other students; be good leaders or good students; always tell the truth; and represent the school as good people in the community. Pictured left to right is: Row 1: Kindergarteners Tripp Cumiskey and Kali Androne. Row 2: 1st graders Nova Degoyler and Hunter Kimball, and 2nd grader Shelby Pedone. Row 3: 3rd graders Izabel Fahnestock and Elizabeth Lohman. Row 4: 4th graders Arabella Miller and Vaida Stitt. Row 5: 5th graders Marlayna Eckes and Piper Duggan. Absent from the photo is 2nd grader Roman Grabher.

04/13/2026

SOUTH ELEMENTARY - We have come to the close of our 3rd annual Governor's Breakfast Challenge at South and I wanted to say thank you for all who have supported & participated in this challenge the last 3 months. It has been a pleasure to work & serve the Wallenpaupack community, and it is my hope that it has made a difference to you and your families. With great dedication & pride we have strived to bring new nutritional & healthy meals to the students we serve, so that they can begin their day with delicious food and ready to learn.
Our featured breakfast in the month of March was the BLT Breakfast bowl. Breakfast of Champions! Our breakfast recipe was featured in the Governors' Breakfast Cookbook. Scrambled eggs, WG brown rice, sauteed spinach with fresh garlic, sliced fresh tomatoes, topped with crumbled bacon, and served with sriracha/ranch sauce! Delicious! 😋Students are still enjoying it to this day!
Those who have made it happen; Heather Fedoryk who has given us countless recipes to try & has given us the means to pursue this challenge! "The Breakfast Brigade"; Principal Mark Kirsten, teacher assistants Marie Barattucci, Jenna Otting & Linda Tringali. The lunch ladies; Barb Donegan, Cathy Horvay, Amanda Mulholland & myself. A great big thank you to all of you! ♥️
A shout out especially to our students at South who have remained curious over the last 3 years and keep trying new breakfast items. I have to say they have been very receptive and enjoy the different choices we offer them. Another great breakfast challenge in the books! Great job cafeteria ladies! Go, Buckhorns! Especially those Southies!!! ❤️

Congratulation's to the winners of the gift cards offered each month;
January's winner was Keegan Callow-1st grade won the Fandango gift card.
February's winner was Matao Mayorga Gonzalez-5th grade won the Barnes & Noble gift card.
March's winner was Silvio Vitiello-3rd grade won the Fandango gift card.

Pictures of students & staff
Ariel Fahnestock-2nd grade will always try hot.
Henryk Piskorski-2nd grade
Jayden Paul- 5th grade
Matao Mayorga Gonzalez-5th grade Yum!😋
Logan Moses-5th grade
Ethan Horvay- 5th grade
Ariana McHugh- 2nd grade who loves asparagus!
Jameson Howell-KG
Harlee Levens- Pre-K who loves to try all foods, even vegetables!

Thank you so much everyone!!!
GeJa Richards

03/30/2026

SOUTH ELEMENTARY - Good Citizens received certificates signed by their classroom teacher and Principal Mark Kirsten for the month of February. Good Citizens must be helpful and kind to other students; be respectful and loyal to their country, its flag, their school, and its property; do things to make the school a better place; be eager to learn about this country; set a good example for other students; be good leaders or good students; always tell the truth; and represent the school as good people in the community. Pictured left to right is: Row 1: Kindergarteners Madelyn Meyers and Alison Heffner. Row 2: 1st graders Petey Krisovitch and Maya Moses. Row 3: 2nd graders Wyatt Boone and Benjamin Chiaino. Row 4: 3rd graders TheaBella Cruz and Briana Perez Martinez. Row 5: 4th graders Christian Levins and Evan Hornung. Row 6: 5th graders Scarlet Matthews and Ashlie Janowicz.

03/19/2026

SOUTH ELEMENTARY - Hayden Schwartz is a 4th grade student at Wallenpaupack South Elementary School. He recently chose to create an informational book about the planets to share with others because he is so interested in them. He did in-depth research, created the book, and shared it with teachers and classmates. When asked what he enjoyed most about this project, Hayden answered, “I was happy to share what I learned about planets by sharing my book.” Hayden has two dogs. He loves 3D printing and he participates in the Shine program.

03/18/2026

SOUTH ELEMENTARY - A message from the cafeteria:

As we are gearing down to the completion of the Governor's Breakfast Challenge, I wanted to share with you South's featured breakfast for the month of February which was the Avocado Quinoa Breakfast Bowl! It was a hit! It will be entered into the Breakfast Challenge contest to see if it will be selected for the Governor's Breakfast Cookbook. Wish us luck! Bon Appetit.😋

Thank you!

GeJa Richards
South School Cafeteria Manager
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