Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District

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

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.

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

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)

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.

🔥 GO-HAWK GIRLS SUMMER MANUFACTURING CAMP 2026 — Dream It. Build It. Become It. 🛠️
A dynamic, hands-on summer experience where girls explore the world of manufacturing and discover just how powerful their ideas can be.
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Waverly-Shell Rock Industrial Technology

🔥 GO-HAWK GIRLS SUMMER MANUFACTURING CAMP 2026 — Dream It. Build It. Become It. 🛠️

A dynamic, hands-on summer experience where girls explore the world of manufacturing and discover just how powerful their ideas can be.
https://forms.gle/uRcVUE6dZqeprwRk9

Waverly-Shell Rock Industrial Technology

The 2025-2026 school year was a 𝙋𝙃𝙀𝙉𝙊𝙈𝙀𝙉𝘼𝙇 year of growth and achievement across the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District.

Together, our students, staff, and families have truly lived out our mission to help every Go-Hawk 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱.

From early childhood classrooms to our graduating seniors, progress happens every single day. Because of our community's steadfast support, we continue to expand opportunities for exploration and build a bright future for every student.

Thank you for a wonderful year, Go-Hawks! Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer. We can't wait to welcome our students back on August 24, 2026, for the start of the 2026-2027 school year! ☀️💛🖤

🎉 Congratulations on 21 years of service and your retirement from the Waverly-Shell Rock School District! Thank you for your dedication and the lasting impact you've made. Enjoy your well-earned retirement! 🎉
WSR Community Schools Foundation

Happy Retirement to Mike Schlumbohm! Thank you for your 21 years of sharing a love of language and culture, and making a lasting impact. Your service to Waverly-Shell Rock is greatly appreciated!

Leave Mike a message below to wish him a happy retirement!

🎉 Congratulations on 32 years of service and your retirement from the Waverly-Shell Rock School District! Thank you for your dedication and the lasting impact you've made. Enjoy your well-earned retirement! 🎉
WSR Community Schools Foundation

Congratulations to Wende Dawson on her retirement after 32 years! Thank you for the countless lives you’ve impacted as a Health & PE teacher, coach, and foreign exchange student coordinator. Your dedication, leadership, and care made a difference for so many students over the years. Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter!

Wish Wende well in the comments!