WSR Community Schools Foundation

05/04/2026

Tomorrow evening is the Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawk Scholarship Fund Annual Celebration. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of 80 seniors and the generosity of our donors and community as we award more than $106,000 to support them in furthering their education.

May 5, 8:00 p.m.
Rada Auditorium, W-SR High School

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District

05/03/2026

We’re thankful for the dedicated professionals at W-SR who teach, guide, support, and challenge our students every day. To show a little extra appreciation, we’ve gathered a list of local businesses offering special promotions and discounts for teachers this week/month of May and beyond.

Take advantage and enjoy—you’ve earned it!

Bloom Beauty & Wellness
Bremer Brewing Company
CrawDaddy Outdoors
Two Chicks, Fluff & Fold
Get Roasted Coffee Company
Love and Lace Waverly
Sasquatch Jacks
The Body Shop by Kelli
The Iowa PrimeHouse
The Mixing Bowl - Waverly
The Wooden Foot Saloon
thinkwell.
Thompson Shoes

04/14/2026

CREATIVITY + COLLABORATION

Wow, this appreciation station turned out great! With a Smart Money Teacher grant, North Ridge Elementary art teacher, Jess Meier, teamed up with the high school’s industrial tech program to build this new addition to the school. Students will use the station to practice their leadership skills and share gratitude for teachers and staff. Congratulations to all involved!

04/06/2026

Elementary music teachers, Erika Benschoter and Rachel Nelson were awarded a Smart Money Teacher grant in February to support their “Manipulatives for Rhythmic Movement” project.

K–4 students at North Ridge, Prairie West, and Shell Rock Elementary have been exploring rhythm through hands-on learning with ribbons, balls, and agility rings—helping them connect movement with music in fun, engaging ways.

Students showcased their skills during the “Rock the Hawk” concerts this spring, and their enthusiasm and growth were incredible to see!

Thank you for helping bring music to life in our classrooms!

Consider making an impact to future classroom projects with an online gift: https://waverlyshellrockcommunityschoolfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/

04/01/2026

Sarah Kyner's Prairie West Elementary kindergarten classroom is bringing phonics to life with the help of a Smart Money Teacher grant.

With the Phonics Power Pack, students are building early reading skills through hands-on, engaging activities that make learning fun and meaningful. From light boards to interactive games, students are growing more confident in sounding out words and connecting letters to sounds.

As one student shared, “I like learning how to write my words with the light board!”

We’re proud to support innovative teachers and thankful to our community for making these opportunities possible!

03/24/2026

📣📣Attention 2025 graduates who were awarded scholarships last May: Now is the time to send in your first semester transcripts or request an extension by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, in order to receive your scholarship funds. Please email a copy of your transcript to [email protected].

Transcripts or requests will not be accepted after April 1.

03/23/2026

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest Waverly- Shell Rock Community Schools Foundation Board members, Christy Steiert and Jeremy Langner!

We are excited to have them join our team, bringing with them a wealth of experience in education and leadership. Their insight, passion, and dedication to supporting our schools will be invaluable as we continue to grow and make a positive impact for our students and community.

We’re thrilled to have you both on board, Christy and Jeremy—welcome!

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District

03/12/2026

Waverly-Shell Rock High School guidance counselors, Barb Davis and Sigrid Brus, used the Smart Money Teacher Grant they were awarded last fall to help senior families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

During Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 20, families met with Elizabeth Wilson, Student Success Advisor from the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN), for 30-minute appointments to receive step-by-step help completing and submitting their FAFSA.

The event made a big impact. FAFSA completion among W-SR seniors increased from 34 students (18.68%) on November 7 to 96 students (53.63%) by February 5.

Student Avery Corcoran shared:
“The ICAN FAFSA night at Waverly-Shell Rock helped me understand how to complete the form and set myself up for success in the future. The people helping were extremely knowledgeable and taught me everything I needed to know about the FAFSA.”

03/10/2026

03/07/2026

Fridays filled with JOY! Here’s our crew at Prairie West Elementary last Friday bringing the good vibes and high-fives to K-4 graders. Thanks for having us!

03/06/2026

Foundation board and committee members thoroughly enjoyed all the high-fives and grins we received last Friday at Prairie West Elementary and this morning at Shell Rock Elementary. What a great way to start the day!!
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