Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District

06/22/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? Your Waverly-Shell Rock Board of Education members have made an ongoing commitment to learning and growth.

In addition to their regular board meetings, board members participate in training opportunities, workshops, conferences, and early-morning work sessions focused on board development. These experiences help board members deepen their understanding, stay informed, and continue making thoughtful decisions in support of our students, staff, families, and community.

This commitment to continuous learning has also been recognized by the Iowa Association of School Boards through the 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱, which honors boards that demonstrate a strong commitment to professional growth and effective governance.

We appreciate our board members for investing their time, energy, and leadership in service to Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰.
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬.

06/18/2026

NOW HIRING: High School Special Education Paraeducator Positions Available!

We are seeking dedicated, flexible, and student-centered professionals to join our school team. This position plays an important role in supporting students—particularly those with special needs—while contributing to a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

📩 Apply online if interested!

https://www.applitrack.com/wsr/onlineapp/

06/16/2026

Last week, two members of Waverly-Shell Rock's Strength and Conditioning team, Destry Sperslage of Taylor Therapy and Nate Steege, attended Northwestern University's Strength and Conditioning Summit in Evanston, Illinois.

The Summit brought together approximately 110 professionals from across the country, with the majority representing Power Five Division I athletic programs. W-SR was honored to be one of only three high schools in the nation invited to participate.

The event focused on professional learning, collaboration, and the sharing of best practices among coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and sports performance leaders. Participants had the opportunity to learn from nationally recognized experts representing collegiate and professional athletic programs from across the country.

Opportunities like this help ensure our students benefit from the latest research, training methods, and best practices in athletic performance and wellness. By learning from leaders in the field and engaging in meaningful professional dialogue, our staff can bring valuable ideas and insights back to W-SR to support the continued growth and development of our student-athletes.

Congratulations to Destry and Nate on the honor of being invited to participate in such a unique and high-level learning experience. We are proud to have them representing W-SR and investing in opportunities that ultimately benefit our students.

06/15/2026

We're Hiring!
The Lied Education Center is looking for a Special Education Teacher (Instructional Strategist II – BD/LD) to join our team beginning the 2026-2027 school year!
📩 To apply or learn more, visit the WSR Job Posting or contact [email protected].

06/11/2026

🦅Stadium improvements are moving right along at WSR High School!

Take a look at the newest video from the WSR High School Stadium project. The upgrades are coming together and it's exciting to see the vision become reality! 💛🖤

🦅 It's a great day to be a Go-Hawk!

More updates coming soon. 👀

06/11/2026

Yesterday, Waverly-Shell Rock school board members Shawn Ellerbroek, Charlene Wyatt-Sauer, and Dennis Epley, along with Superintendent David Hill, traveled to Ankeny to participate in the Iowa Association of School Boards’ Summit on Student Success.

This was not a typical conference. WSR's team spent the day learning alongside school board members and education leaders from across Iowa as they worked through real-world district scenarios, examined data, discussed governance strategies, and reflected on how strong board leadership can support better outcomes for students.

The timing of this summit was especially important. School districts across Iowa are facing difficult financial realities, including reduced funding due to declining enrollment, rising costs, new unfunded mandates, and the need to make thoughtful decisions about how to best use limited resources. IASB designed this learning opportunity to help school leaders stay focused on what matters most: making student-centered decisions that align with a clear vision for the future.

For Waverly-Shell Rock, this work connects directly to our mission: “Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools: Where everyone belongs, grows, and succeeds.” By continuing to learn together, our board and district leaders are better prepared to make decisions that support WSR's strategic plan and reflect the district's values of Belonging, Opportunity, and Achievement and while keeping students, staff, families, and our community at the center of our work.

We are grateful for school board members who volunteer their time to learn, lead, and advocate for a strong future for Waverly-Shell Rock students.

It’s a GREAT day to be a Go-Hawk! 🦅💛🖤


Iowa Association of School Boards

06/10/2026

Calculating area, researching ecosystems, and working as a team—these North Ridge third graders didn't just plant a garden; they built a lasting outdoor classroom for future Go-Hawks.

Thank you to Becca Elsamiller for her dedication, and to the WSR Community Schools Foundation for providing the opportunities that help our students grow and succeed! 🦅💛🖤

We're deeply grateful to the Foundation and their generous donors for making projects like the "Go-Hawk Buzz and Bloom Garden" a reality.

06/08/2026

Did you know? Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools has a DATA DASHBOARD available on our website.

The dashboard provides a snapshot of district progress in a variety of areas, including student achievement, FAST literacy indicators, enrollment, and demographic information. It is currently updated through the 2024-2025 school year and will be updated again this fall once the district receives 2025-2026 ISASP assessment results.

We invite families, staff, and community members to explore the dashboard to learn more about our schools and the progress we are making in support of our our core values of Belonging, Opportunity, and Achievement.

The Data Dashboard also serves as Waverly-Shell Rock’s state-required annual report to the community.

View the Data Dashboard here:
wsr.k12.ia.us/page/annual-report

06/08/2026

Did you know? Since 2022, Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools has been proactively testing our facilities for radon and publicly sharing the results—long before Iowa's public school testing requirement takes effect in 2027.

While Iowa law requires all public schools to conduct radon testing beginning in 2027, Waverly-Shell Rock became an early leader in adopting this important procedure. Private schools may voluntarily choose to test for radon and share the results publicly, but they are not required under the new law to participate. At WSR, we believe transparency matters when it comes to student and staff safety, which is why we have already been testing our facilities and sharing the results with our community.

You can view our radon testing plan and annual testing results on our website: https://www.wsr.k12.ia.us/page/our-schools (scroll to the bottom and then select RADON TESTING)

06/07/2026

We appreciate the Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools Foundation and the vital support they provide to our district!

Partnerships like this are what allow us to bring innovative tools into our classrooms and turn enhanced learning opportunities into a reality for our students. Thank you to our Foundation, alumni, and community donors for your steadfast commitment to helping our Go-Hawks succeed! 🦅💛🖤

We are grateful to partner with community donors and alumni who help support our teachers and students in providing innovative, hands-on learning opportunities.

We are currently working with the high school to help fund new Anatomy in Clay manikins for our Anatomy & Physiology classes in time for the fall. This course continues to grow in popularity—so much so that a third section will be added!

We are seeking donations of any amount to help us reach our $6,000 goal. These durable manikins will be used year after year, giving students a hands-on, tactile way to better understand the human body.

We are also excited to share that we have already received a generous gift that has brought us closer to our goal—thank you for the support!

If you would like to contribute, please consider making a gift using the link below.

https://waverlyshellrockcommunityschoolfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1285278

Checks can be dropped off or mailed to:
W-SR Community Schools Foundation
1415 4th Ave SW
Waverly, IA 50677

Please note "Anatomy in Clay" on your check.