Waverly Central Schools

GST BOCES Career and Technical (CTE) Exploration Night Sophomores and families are invited to attend a CTE Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 p.m at the GST BOCES Bush Campus. A snow date is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 should this event be cancelled due to inclement weather. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program offers high school students the opportunity to learn job skills through instruction and hands-on experience. Students can use these skills to start a career after high school or as preparation for college or the military. Please visit https://5il.co/346go for more information. *There will be a CTE Presentation for all interested Sophomores on Thursday, January 30th at 9:30 in the Auditorium. A snow date of Friday, January 31st is scheduled should this presentation be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Students should sign up in the Guidance Department or see their Guidance Counselor with any questions!

Good afternoon - The Board of Education Meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025 has been moved to Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00PM in the Middle School Learning Commons.

Please see the document link below for information on Peyton's Closet and the Food Bank! https://5il.co/34nkq

Tioga Tae Kwon Do Scholarship Tioga Tae Kwon Do established an annual academic scholarship award available to their students that have demonstrated outstanding academic and martial arts performance and will be pursuing a college degree. Applicant must be an active student of Tioga Tae Kwon Do, LLC. The decision is based on merit and not need. Applicant shall have demonstrated strong academic and martial arts performance. Eligibility Criteria: Applicant must be an active student of Tioga Tae Kwon Do, LLC. Enrolled in accredited college or university. Essay (200-250 words doubled spaced) on how Martial Arts have influenced your life, focusing on tenets of Tae Kwon Do: Curtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. Transcript of high school grades. Copy of Resume (including volunteer work). Decision is based on merit and not need. Please submit applications to : jallenelford@twintierscf.org or mail to Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, 104 W. Lockhart Street, Sayre, PA 18840 Must be postmarked no later than Monday, March 31, 2025. Visit https://5il.co/34jq9 for information and an application. Paper copies of this Scholarship and application are available in the Guidance Department.

Rockman’s Tuxedo Shop/Babe & George Tymoski Scholarship This scholarship was set up in memory of Babe & George Tymoski who were the proprietors of Rockman’s Dress Shop in downtown Sayre for many years. This scholarship is open to graduates of Athens, Sayre or Waverly High Schools. The student must continue their education in a field that will lead to their starting their own business or obtaining a degree in the business field. Eligibility Criteria: • Graduating seniors from Athens Area High School, Sayre Area High School, PA or Waverly Central High School, NY. • Accepted into an accredited institution of higher learning (a 4 year, 2 year or trade school) in the United States. • Essay (200-250 words doubled spaced) on what makes you an excellent candidate for this scholarship. • Please provide a list of school-based activities (including leadership positions, clubs and athletics) as well as community volunteer activities and the number of months or years. • A copy of your completed community service project that improved the communities in the Valley and demonstrated your entrepreneurial ability and knowledge. • The student should be continuing their education in a field that will lead to their starting their own business or obtaining a degree in the business field. Please E-mail your application in Word or PDF form to: jallenelford@twintierscf.org no later than Monday, March 31, 2025, by 5:00 pm or mail to Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, 104 W. Lockhart St, Sayre, PA 18840. Mailed application must be postmarked no later than Monday, March 31, 2025. Visit https://5il.co/34j9e for information and an application. Paper copies of this Scholarship and application are available in the Guidance Department.

Guthrie Community Credit Union Scholarship - March 31st, 2025 Deadline This is a newly established scholarship by Guthrie Federal Credit Union. Guthrie Federal Credit Union is deeply committed to supporting the education goals of graduating seniors. Eligibility Criteria and Checklist: • Graduating senior from Waverly Central High School, Tioga Central High School, New York, or a Bradford County, PA high school - also including parochial schools and home-schooled students. • Must be accepted into an accredited four-year college or university. • Write an essay of 250-500 words, double spaced that describes areas in your life where you have demonstrated leadership and overcame obstacles either through your school, social, or family life. While you can certainly write about an experience that has had a profound effect on your life, it is important to remember that we are not evaluating you based upon the seriousness of the obstacle you overcame. The goal of the essay is to show us that you have intelligence and fortitude to handle challenges that come your way. • Proficient academic performance in high school but not necessarily the highest grades. • Please provide a list of school-based activities (including leadership positions, clubs and athletics) as well as community volunteer activities and the number of months or years. Please E-mail your application in Word or PDF form to: jallenelford@twintierscf.org no later than Monday, March 31, 2025, by 5:00 pm or mail to Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, 104 W. Lockhart St, Sayre, PA 18840. Mailed application must be postmarked no later than Monday, March 31, 2025. Visit https://5il.co/34jpz for information and an application. Paper copies of this Scholarship and application are available in the Guidance Department.

2025 Community Foundation - Elmira - Corning- Finger Lakes Scholarships Details for the Scholarship(s) for which students at Waverly may be eligible can be found at www.communityfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships with descriptions based on the school district or county. Applications are also available on this website. "General Scholarship Application" - The General Scholarship Application is the first step for all applications. This application condenses several applications into one submission and might be lengthier than typical applications, so students are encouraged to submit early. Deadlines - Most applications have the deadline of February 1st, 2025 and all third party uploads (i.e. transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc..) must be submitted by February 8th, 2025. Please see the attachments for additional Scholarship information.

The Board of Education Meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025, has been moved to Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 6:00PM, in the Middle School Learning Commons.

Students that took an Online College course through Tompkins Cortland Community College or Corning Community College for a Fall or Winter Session and have received final grades, please be sure to submit your final grades to the Guidance Department so they can be put on your transcript. Students can access their grades and College transcript at their TC3 account and CCC account. Steps to get to your TC3 account: Log in to myTC3 at https://my.tc3.edu/mytc3/NonAuth/CollegeNow Select “Self-Service” Re-Enter your Username Hover over Grades Select “Transcript” Steps to log into your CCC account: Log into your account at https://www.corning-cc.edu/mycorning.php to see your final grades and transcript. *An official transcript is not required, an unofficial transcript will be acceptable. Please see your Guidance Counselor with any questions.

GST BOCES Career and Technical (CTE) Exploration Night Sophomores and families are invited to attend a CTE Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 p.m at the GST BOCES Bush Campus. A snow date is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 should this event be cancelled due to inclement weather. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program offers high school students the opportunity to learn job skills through instruction and hands-on experience. Students can use these skills to start a career after high school or as preparation for college or the military. Please visit https://5il.co/346go for more information. *There will be a CTE Presentation for all interested Sophomores on Thursday, January 30th at 9:30 in the Auditorium. A snow date of Friday, January 31st is scheduled should this presentation be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Students should sign up in the Guidance Department or see their Guidance Counselor with any questions!

New Visions Exploration Night Juniors and famlies are invited to attend a New Visions Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 at the GST BOCES Bush Campus. A snow date of February 25th, 2025 is scheduled should this even be cancelled due to inclement weather. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 85% or better, demonstrate high motivation, and have excellent attendance records of 90% or better to be eligibile. Please visit https://5il.co/346gn for more information. *There will be a presentation on Tuesday, 1/7 at 8:45 in the Auditorium for interested students that are eligible. Students should sign up in the Guidance Department by 3 p.m. on Monday. Students that are elgible received an email over break with important information. Juniors should see their Guidance Counselor with any questions!

2025 CNY Air & Waste Management Association Scholarship Opportunity The Central New York Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association is soliciting applications for 2025 scholarships. Scholarships of up to $1,500 will be awarded in the spring of 2025 to college students or high school seniors enrolled in college for the fall 2025 semester in an environmental-related program. The scholarship letter can be found at https://5il.co/3462e , criteria at https://5il.co/3462d and application materials at https://5il.co/3462c. As noted in the materials attached, completed applications must be postmarked or received via email no later than March 3rd, 2025.

Ingersoll Rand Federal Credit Union has created Scholarship opportunities for graduating Seniors. By investing in the education of local students, IRFCU hopes to contribute to the overall growth and health of the community, fostering a culture of learning and advancement. IRFCU Scholarships help graduating high school Seniors reduce the financial burden of pursuing higher education. Please visit https://5il.co/3461x to learn more. Application Deadline: March 1st, 2025. Applications available online or at each branch.

GHS College Scholarship Program January 17th, 2025 deadline approaching! GHS Federal Credit Union in partnership with the New York Credit Union Association will once again be offering our youth membership two opportunities for college scholarship funds! For the fourth year, GHS is offering two scholarship opportunities to local high school seniors who plan to attend a 2- or 4- year school in the fall of 2025. One application enters students into the running for both opportunities, one funded by GHS Federal Credit Union, and another in partnership with the NYCUA. Apply now! GHS is now accepting applications. Students should visit https://www.ghsfcu.com/scholarships. To apply, students must be members of GHS Federal Credit Union and will need a verification code from the credit union that can be obtained by calling 1-800-732-4447. Fill out the application with supporting documents and upload online - it's easy! Deadline to apply is January 17, 2025. Winners to be selected in May 2025. The GHS Federal Credit Union mission is to help our community achieve financial wellness, and avoiding debt is an important step in attaining that goal. For young adults building on the foundations of their financial situations, debt – especially student loan debt – can put the upcoming generation at a disadvantage. Additionally, one of the biggest barriers for students interested in continuing education is cost and fear of going too far into debt. Through this scholarship program, GHS takes initiative and aims to help support our membership working toward continuing their education. Interested students are encouraged to join GHS and visit www.ghsfcu.com/scholarships to learn more.

2025 Guthrie Scholarship Guthrie has announced that they will be offering their annual 2025 Scholarship to high school Seniors through the Guthrie Health Professions Scholarship Program. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Guthrie Health Professions Scholarships (10 Awarded) - All area students included (exclusive of children of Guthrie physicians). Students must be a member of the class of 2025 and plan to enroll at an accredited college/university or hospital-based nursing or allied health program in the summer or fall of 2025. Applicants must plan to enter a health career such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health professions, health care administration, or medical research. The value of each Guthrie Health Professions scholarship is $1,000 per year or $4,000 over four years for undergraduate studies. One scholarship will be awarded to each grouping as outlined below: Candor, Newark Valley, Owego Free Academy, Spencer-Van Etten, Tioga Central Grace Christian Academy, Northeast Bradford, Towanda, Tunkhannock, Wyalusing Valley Canton, Sullivan County, Troy Cowanesque Valley, Liberty, Mansfield, New Covenant Academy, North Penn, Wellsboro, Williamson Athens, Sayre, Waverly Addison, Bath-Haverling, Bradford Central, Campbell-Savona, Corning Christian Academy, Corning-Painted Post, Hammondsport Elmira, Horseheads, Notre Dame, Odessa-Montour, Thomas Edison, Twin Tier Christian Academy, Watkins Glen Charles O. Dickerson, Dryden, Groton, Homer, Ithaca, Lansing, Moravia, Newfield Binghamton, Johnson City, Maine-Endwell, Seton Catholic, Union Endicott, Vestal Cincinnatus, Cortland, DeRuyter, Fabius-Pompey, Marathon, McGraw, Tully Guthrie Employee Scholarships (4 Awarded) – These scholarships are offered to high school Seniors who are the children of Guthrie employees*, and who plan to enroll in an accredited junior college, college or university in the Summer or Fall of 2025. Any career interest is allowed. These students can apply simultaneously for the Guthrie Health Professions Scholarship if the criteria for that scholarship are met. *Children of physicians and dentists affiliated with Guthrie are not eligible for any of these scholarships. *Employee must be a .6 FTE or greater and have one or more years of employment with Guthrie. **Application Deadline: Friday, February 7th, 2025. 2024-2025 Guthrie Scholarship Information https://5il.co/3244u Guthrie Scholarship Flyer https://5il.co/3244v 2025 Guthrie Scholarship Application https://5il.co/3244w *Paper copies of the Guthrie Scholarship are available in the Guidance Department.

Corning Community College will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, January 11th from 1-4. Please see the flyer for addtional information.

Please see the link for information on becoming a certified lifeguard through TC3 this Winter - https://5il.co/33qvh.

Please see the attached picture for information on an upcoming parenting class.

Cops for a Cause Donates 30 Soprano’s Market Gift Cards to Waverly Central School District Families: WAVERLY, NY – The Waverly Central School District is proud to announce a generous donation from Cops for a Cause (C4C), an organization comprised of local active and retired law enforcement officers. This holiday season, C4C has donated 30 gift cards (50 dollars each) to Soprano’s Market to support district families in need. The gift cards will be distributed through the school’s guidance counselors and Family Student Advisors to ensure they reach those who need them most. Dr. Eric Knolles, Superintendent of Waverly Central School District, expressed heartfelt gratitude for this act of kindness, stating: “I want to extend my deepest thanks to Cops for a Cause and our local police services. This donation will make a real difference for families in our district over the holidays. These men and women stand watch over us day and night, and still find other ways to give to those in need. It is just one more reason I love our region. I am super grateful for all that our police services do to make the Southern Tier a safe and great place to live.” C4C’s mission is to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve, using charitable efforts to give back to those in need. This latest contribution is another example of their ongoing commitment to supporting local families and organizations. The Waverly Central School District is thankful for this partnership and for the positive impact C4C continues to have on the Southern Tier. About Cops for a Cause: Cops for a Cause is a charitable organization comprised of active and retired law enforcement members from the Southern Tier of New York State. Their mission is to foster positive interaction between law enforcement and the community through fundraising efforts, providing financial support to local individuals, families, and organizations in need. Contact for Media Inquiries: Dr. Eric Knolles Superintendent, Waverly Central School District Phone: 607-483-3346 Email: eknolles@wcsdletsgo.com

SUNY Broome Scholarship Opportunties ATTENTION SENIORS PLANNING TO ATTEND SUNY BROOME IN THE FALL OF 2025....... Please visit https://5il.co/3348c to learn more about Scholarships that are available. The Scholarship application opens January 10th, 2025 to April 18th, 2025. Visit www.sunybroome.edu/scholarshipsonline for additional information.