Wayland-Cohocton Central School

The Book Fair is Coming!
Parents - check your email for information. Students - libraries and teachers will have information and you will have a chance to visit the fair!

In the season of Thanksgiving, Wayland-Cohocton Elementary and Prekindergarten School will celebrate Gratitude November 17th - 21st. A number of fun learning activities are planned along with theme days.

Wayland-Cohocton thanks all Veterans for their service to the United States.

Students in Mr. Austin Flower’s High School American Military History class at Wayland-Cohocton created a Field of Flags in honor of Veterans and Veterans Day. The display, located in the front yard of the Wayland campus, features flags that each represent a monetary donation made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and honor an individual veteran. Through this project, the students raised a total of $580 for the organization.

“It is our honor and duty to remember the sacrifices that so many service members have made for the freedoms we are privileged to enjoy every day in this country,” said Mr. Flower. “We are proud to create this Field of Flags as a small token of appreciation for all the sacrifices veterans have made to keep our nation protected and free.”

Students participating in the project include George Baverstock, Adrian Burr, Jacob Collins, Joshua Delafield, Ean Gaylord, Brennin George, and Joshua Stanley.

The class invites community members to visit the Field of Flags in the front yard, reflect on the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans, and take a moment to remember those who have defended our freedoms. The students and Mr. Flower extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone in the community who contributed to this meaningful effort.

🎭 Everything that can go wrong… will! Join the WC Drama Club for The Play That Goes Wrong—a laugh-out-loud comedy full of collapsing sets, missing props, and nonstop fun!
📅 Nov. 13 & 14 | 7 PM
📍 WC Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets $5 at the door

Good luck to the Varsity Girls Swimmers and Divers competing tonight in the Section V Qualifying meet at Webster Aquatic Center. Tickets must be purchased online.: https://gofan.co/event/3838649?schoolId=NYSPHSAAV&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rst&referrer_name=activity_scheduler&utm_campaign=rst_schedule_page

This month Wayland-Cohocton staff were given the opportunity to earn their CPR certification and Narcan administration education for free during two after-school training sessions. WC;s own Ms. Kelly Brittingham taught the CPR class as a certified instructor and each participant left with a safety mask for administering CPR. Connie Terry of the Steuben Prevention Coalition Opioid Committee trained the attending staff in the administration of Narcan to combat opioid overdose. Each attendee was presented with two doses of Narcan, gloves, and a safety mask. Training was organized by Director of Facilities and Safety Scott Manne.

Birdhouses were the order of the day in middle school technology taught by Mr. Weiand. Students were intent on getting it right as the houses were assembled.

Ag in the Classroom Educator Stephanie McKinley of Steuben County Cornell Cooperative Extension visited third graders where the hot topic was corn! Ms. McKinley read a book about how corn grows and all of the different types of corn and its uses. She brought along some samples of corn as well. The most fun however was playing in the oobleck - which is a cornstarch and water mixture that acts as a solid when force is applied and a liquid when it is left alone. Ms. McKinley also shared that she will be bringing updates to each visit about Lily, a young calf the Ag in the Classroom program has adopted. Ag in the Classroom connects agricultural learning to elementary classrooms through a partnership with the Steuben County Cornell Cooperative office.

The recipient of the High School Golden Eagle Award for the week of October 15th was Anakin York-Miller. Anakin volunteered to be the Eagle at the high school pep rally. He did a great job hyping up the crowd and getting the students excited for homecoming. Being up there in front of a field house full of students takes a lot of guts and its great that Anakin stepped up to the plate!

Each week, Wayland-Cohocton High School recognizes students for exhibiting characteristics such as empathy, kindness, perseverance, leadership, and for demonstrating characteristics of being a model student. Each week, the High School will share the outstanding efforts of a student or students who demonstrate these attributes.

The recipient of the High School Golden Eagle Award for the week of October 8th is Abigail Canfield. Abigail helped a new student find her way around when she started this week. She stepped right in to help create a friendly, welcoming environment!

Each week, Wayland-Cohocton High School recognizes students for exhibiting characteristics such as empathy, kindness, perseverance, leadership, and for demonstrating characteristics of being a model student. Each week, the High School will share the outstanding efforts of a student or students who demonstrate these attributes.

Get Ready to Laugh—WC Drama Club Presents The Play That Goes Wrong!
Join the Wayland-Cohocton Drama Club for a night of comedy and chaos as they perform The Play That Goes Wrong on Thursday and Friday, November 13th and 14th at 7 p.m. in the WC Performing Arts Center. 🎟️ Tickets are just $5 at the door! What happens when an eager drama troupe attempts to stage a serious 1920s murder mystery—but everything falls apart? Expect collapsing sets, missing props, forgotten lines, and nonstop laughter in this award-winning farce by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields.
Come support our talented students and enjoy an evening of pure theatrical fun—you’ll laugh from start to finish!

WCCS Volleyball will compete against Midlakes High School on Saturday, November 1st at 3 pm. There is no admission fee for this match. The match is held at Midlakes High School! Good luck to these athletes as they press on in Sectional competition! GO EAGLES!

It is time to register for winter sports at Wayland-Cohocton! Get your registration done now to verify you are eligible. A valid physical is required for participation. If you need an updated physical, please plan ahead. The link to the registration can be found on the school website under ATHLETICS - TEAM REGISTRATION, or on the social media profiles or bios.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 seniors who compete on the Cross Country team. Good luck to them and their entire team as they compete in counties this weekend and celebrate being seniors with their team.

We apologize to the Girls Varsity Swim team for not sharing earlier that the team had a fantastic day at the Counties Championship on Saturday, October 18th. Taylor Richardson placed third in the butterfly. Jillian Eddy placed fifth in breaststroke and Madelyn Smart placed ninth. Natalie Williamson placed fifth in the 50 free. Skylar Richardson placed eighth in the 200 Free and seventh in the 100 free. WC’s 200 free relay placed fourth overall and Madelyn Smart qualified for sectionals in the 200 IM. Most importantly, the whole team earned the Sportsmanship Award given out by the officials! Congrats Lady Eagles! Team is led by Coaches Elizabeth Kreppel Fovel and Kelly Brittingham. Congratulations!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 seniors competing on the volleyball team this year. They will be recognized during their home meet tonight. GO EAGLES!

The bonfire is back on!

Wayland-Cohocton Elementary School will celebrate with a Healthy Choices Spirit Week October 27th - 31st. Along with some learning activities, there will be themed dress-up days! Join in the fun!