The 2026 Wayland-Cohocton Athletic Awards Ceremony will be held on June 9th in the Performing Arts Center at 7 pm. This is a change in the date previously published on the district’s calendar mailed out at the beginning of the school year. The event has been rescheduled to avoid a possible significant athletic conflict. Additional information will be mailed home to athletes.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Wayland-Cohocton faculty and staff will be wearing green on Fridays to promote understanding and compassion. If you would like to know more or are looking for assistance, the NYS Office of Mental Health website may help. WC also has a student support team to work with students and families. https://omh.ny.gov/
April’s family engagement day at Wayland-Cohocton Prekindergarten School was a fun one with reptiles and amphibians presented by Tanglewood Nature Center! It was a great educational event to wrap up the month. The time learning together was enjoyed by the students and their visiting family and friends. And really, is there anything more fun than frogs, lizards and toads?
April’s family engagement day at Wayland-Cohocton Prekindergarten School was a fun one with reptiles and amphibians presented by Tanglewood Nature Center! It was a great educational event to wrap up the month. The time learning together was enjoyed by the students and their visiting family and friends. And really, is there anything more fun than frogs, lizards and toads?
Family Swim Night - don't miss out!
On Friday, April 24th, some Wayland-Cohocton Middle School students will participate in a career chat with a flight paramedic. If weather allows and there are no emergencies, there is a possibility of a medic helicopter landing on the Wayland campus. We want to reassure the community that this is a planned event and not an emergency. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Middle School Office at (585) 728-2551.
Come swim in the pool!
Our school is committed to helping students get the food they need. SNAP can give families an extra boost to their budget at the grocery store. It also helps our school get more funding that benefits students. Answer a few easy questions from Hunger Solutions New York to see if your family may be eligible for SNAP. Visit SNAPHelpNY.org or text SNAPNY to 844-366-3435.
Nuestra escuela está comprometida a ayudar a los estudiantes a obtener los alimentos que necesitan. SNAP puede dar a las familias un impulso adicional a su presupuesto en la tienda de comestibles. También ayuda a nuestra escuela a obtener más fondos que beneficien a los estudiantes. Responda algunas preguntas sencillas de Hunger Solutions New York para ver si su familia puede ser elegible para SNAP. Visite SNAPHelpNY.org o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra SNAPNY al 844-366-3435.
Nuestra escuela está comprometida a ayudar a los estudiantes a obtener los alimentos que necesitan. SNAP puede dar a las familias un impulso adicional a su presupuesto en la tienda de comestibles. También ayuda a nuestra escuela a obtener más fondos que beneficien a los estudiantes. Responda algunas preguntas sencillas de Hunger Solutions New York para ver si su familia puede ser elegible para SNAP. Visite SNAPHelpNY.org o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra SNAPNY al 844-366-3435.
With the success of last year's fundraiser, Wayland-Cohocton was able to raise nearly $1.3k for CASA-Trinity, the local rehabilitation center. Once again, in honor of Alcohol Awareness Month, for the week of April 20th-24th, students and staff in the middle and high school will have the opportunity to complete laps on the indoor and outdoor track during their free time and gym classes to raise money. There will be pledge sheets located both in the main offices and in gym classes for students to take if they choose.
There will be t-shirts for sale throughout the week of April 13th-24th. All proceeds from the fundraiser and shirts will go to CASA-Trinity. ALL MONEY IS DUE APRIL 29TH and is to be turned into the Middle and High School Main Offices. T-shirts may be ordered by the community.
The goal is to either collect as much money as possible through direct checks/cash, or to ask people in the community to make donations per lap that you run/walk in order to spread awareness on alcohol addiction and its impact on our local community and society as a whole.
Any checks can be made out to WCCS Student Council
The top three students from the high school and the top three students from the middle school who complete the most laps/ and or raise the most money will receive a prize.
Prizes include free rounds of golf, a Salon 311 gift card, and a hoverboard.
Any questions, reach out to Naava Gibson at gibsonn@students.wccsk12.org.
There will be t-shirts for sale throughout the week of April 13th-24th. All proceeds from the fundraiser and shirts will go to CASA-Trinity. ALL MONEY IS DUE APRIL 29TH and is to be turned into the Middle and High School Main Offices. T-shirts may be ordered by the community.
The goal is to either collect as much money as possible through direct checks/cash, or to ask people in the community to make donations per lap that you run/walk in order to spread awareness on alcohol addiction and its impact on our local community and society as a whole.
Any checks can be made out to WCCS Student Council
The top three students from the high school and the top three students from the middle school who complete the most laps/ and or raise the most money will receive a prize.
Prizes include free rounds of golf, a Salon 311 gift card, and a hoverboard.
Any questions, reach out to Naava Gibson at gibsonn@students.wccsk12.org.
As a result of last night’s storms and in consultation with road crews this morning, Wayland-Cohocton will be closed today, April 1st, 2026. Steuben County has issued a travel advisory due to flooding and rainfall. While water levels have receded in many areas, multiple State, County and local roads remain closed or impacted due to damage, debris and residual water.
As sunshine returns and sidewalks wake up from their winter nap, our neighborhoods are filling with the whir of bike tires, the glide of scooters, and the steady rhythm of skateboards. It’s a great time to get outside—and a great time to stay safe.
School Resource Officers VanDunk and Terry have been visiting middle school physical education classes, sharing practical tips on bike and scooter safety, safe road crossing, and how to be courteous and aware around pedestrians. Their message is simple and important: helmets matter, awareness matters, and small choices make a big difference.
And here’s a fun twist—our local officers will be on the lookout for students who are doing it right! Safe riders may be rewarded for their smart habits, turning good decisions into something worth celebrating.
For families, this is a perfect moment to review safe walking routes, especially for children who are new to traveling home on their own. And for all of us behind the wheel, a little extra patience and attention in our villages and hamlets goes a long way.
With everyone playing their part, we can keep our community safe, active, and ready to enjoy the season ahead.
School Resource Officers VanDunk and Terry have been visiting middle school physical education classes, sharing practical tips on bike and scooter safety, safe road crossing, and how to be courteous and aware around pedestrians. Their message is simple and important: helmets matter, awareness matters, and small choices make a big difference.
And here’s a fun twist—our local officers will be on the lookout for students who are doing it right! Safe riders may be rewarded for their smart habits, turning good decisions into something worth celebrating.
For families, this is a perfect moment to review safe walking routes, especially for children who are new to traveling home on their own. And for all of us behind the wheel, a little extra patience and attention in our villages and hamlets goes a long way.
With everyone playing their part, we can keep our community safe, active, and ready to enjoy the season ahead.
WC’s High School PageTurners team was victorious at the regional competition on Monday, March 30th in Pavilion. The team earned first place with 27 students attending the event, one of the biggest teams in the GV BOCES region. Students read from a selected list of literary works and then compete in a round-robin format with nearby schools. Division winners advance to a regional competition. Students participating may very well read up to 20 books each semester for the competitions.
Congratulations to the Middle School Robotics Team! Due to a winter storm, the team’s regional qualifier had been cancelled with the make-up this weekend. A group of five committed students presented their project, discussed their engineering and design choices, and competed in a robot game maneuvering through a number of obstacles against other robots form the region! The team showed great fortitude and earned The Judges’ Award - a true testament to their grit, commitment and good sportsmanship. The team included: Garrett Pragle (7th grade), Noah Wolcott (6th grade), Aubrey Lambert (5th grade), Kade Johnson (5th grade), and Zoey Parker (6th grade). The team is coached by MS Teacher Corey Ryder. (Thank you to Amanda Miller for the pics.)
Wayland-Cohocton is joining others around the world in sharing information and knowledge about Autism during Autism Awareness Week. At WC students have created posters and announcements which will be utilized during the week to promote inclusion, encourage acceptance, and provide education about Autism.
Elementary students won’t want to miss the first Culture Day at Wayland-Cohocton Elementary on Thursday, April 2nd, a Soar Day! There are fun activities planned, interesting guests attending to share their own cultural knowledge and a wonderful performance by the SUNY Brockport Sankofa African Dance and Drum Ensemble. Make it a great morning of learning before heading out for spring recess! WCCS is excited to host this special learning event!
TECH WARS SUCCESS: A number of Wayland-Cohocton students recently competed in the regional competition Tech Wars. Middle School Robotics Club members Gage Drum and Garrett Pragle earned third place in the middle school Robotic Maze. Seventh graders Eliot Barratt and Alexiya Williams earned second place in technical drawing, Addidson Schumacher and Brooke Doty earned third place in skimmer car and Kale Owens earned second place in C02 car race, and Alice Bottomley and Leah Hunt earned second place in the mystery challenge. At the high school level Carter Robords earned third place CO2 car design modeled after the classic Dukes of Hazzard car. Thank you to Mr. Weiand, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Ryder and all of the adults that made this trip possible.
Seventh Grader Elliott Scott was all grins at WC Trapshooting this past weekend. He broke 34 out of 50 clays which is impressive for a first timer, according to Coach Weiand. The club meets at the Springwater Rod and Gun Club and is supported by numerous generous volunteers.
Friday, March 13th, the Wayland-Cohocton Elementary PageTurners teams competed in the spring competition at the Wayland-Cohocton Performing Arts Center. Team Two came in first place and Team One came in third place. Team Two will now advance to the Regional Competition in April, to be held at Pavilion Central School. PageTurners is a literature-based competition for students. Two teams of up to six students prepare to answer questions by reading the books from an official list. Teams compete in a round-robin format with nearby schools, and division winners advance to a regional competition.
Thursday, March 5th the High School PageTurners Team competed in the regional competition and delivered an outstanding performance.Entering the competition tied for second place, the team faced four other schools in a challenging round of literary questions. Through their hard work, preparation, and love of reading, the students rose to the occasion. They qualified for the upcoming Divisional final competition and finished the day with the highest score of the entire regional event, earning the Regional Championship title!
This is a tremendous accomplishment and a reflection of the dedication the students have shown throughout the season. Wayland-Cohocton is incredibly proud of their teamwork, knowledge of the books, and the way they represented WCCS. Congratulations to the Chapter 3 PageTurners team! Best of luck at the Divisional finals.
This is a tremendous accomplishment and a reflection of the dedication the students have shown throughout the season. Wayland-Cohocton is incredibly proud of their teamwork, knowledge of the books, and the way they represented WCCS. Congratulations to the Chapter 3 PageTurners team! Best of luck at the Divisional finals.
