Achievement Testing Next Week, April 30-May 2

Achievement Tests are coming up next week. Achievement Tests will occur on Tuesday, April 30 – Thursday, May 2, for all first through eighth-grade students. The purpose of this letter is to inform you about the tests so that – with your support and encouragement – your child will do their best on the tests.

The school day will begin at 8:00, with the tests starting promptly at 8:15 each day. To maintain an optimal testing environment, classrooms will not be interrupted once testing begins. It’s vital that students are punctual and only miss school for sickness or emergencies. If your child misses a test day, please notify the office immediately. Absent students can make up the tests in the afternoons only. We appreciate your cooperation in scheduling doctor or dental appointments late afternoon to avoid test make-ups.

It’s essential that your students are well-rested and understand the significance of these tests. Encourage them not to worry but to approach the tests with a serious mindset. The most prepared student is well-rested, well-fed, and maintains a positive attitude toward testing. 

Achievement Tests allow Wayne Christian School to evaluate a student’s progress and identify their academic strengths and weaknesses. Thank you for encouraging and supporting your child during the Achievement Tests. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office.

Alumni Spotlight: Jonathan Greene

Jonathan Greene graduated from Wayne Christian School in 2005 and recalls some of his most memorable moments on the golf course with teammates who became close friends. Along with making lifelong friends with classmates, Jonathan got to experience history while at WCS by winning a state championship in golf his senior year. He recalls witnessing the championship banner getting hung in the gym and how that impacted his life.

After graduating from WCS, Jonathan attended Mount Olive College, where he received a scholarship to play golf. After four years of playing golf and graduating with a degree in Recreation Leisure Studies, Jonathan pursued a career playing golf professionally, selling cars, and coaching. The Lord led him to become a firefighter for the City of Goldsboro for the last seven years, where he received a promotion to Engineer. While life was happening, he met his wife and had two amazing children!

His advice for future alums would be to enjoy the time in youth; the older you get, the faster time seems to fly. Don’t take the quality education you have been blessed to receive for granted; Jonathan feels he was lightyears ahead of his peers in certain areas because of WCS.

2024-2025 School Year Updates

WCS Parents,

It’s hard to believe that we are already half-way through the school year! As we begin the second semester, we are looking ahead to the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Here are some things to keep in mind:

Calendar

The 2024-2025 calendar is now available on our website at waynechristian.org under the calendar tab.

Continuous Enrollment

Your $200 continuous enrollment fee to keep your spot for next school year has been paid in installments throughout this school year. There is no paperwork to complete or additional fees to pay to remain enrolled at WCS. However, if you know you are not returning to WCS next school year, please let Mrs. Burt in the finance office know.

Withdrawal for the 2024-2025 school year:

  • Before February 28–the enrollment fee will be credited to your account
  • Between March 1-June 30–the enrollment fee is non-refundable
  • Between July 1-July 31–the enrollment fee is non-refundable and you are responsible for the book fee and a $500 withdrawal fee
  • August 1 or later–non-refundable enrollment fee and you are responsible for the book fee, the first month of tuition, and a $500 withdrawal fee

Tuition

As previously announced, here is the tuition scale for the 2024-2025 school year.

  • Tuition–$8,000
  • Book and Supply Fee–$650
  • Continuous Enrollment Fee (for the 2025-2026 school year)–$200
  • Extended Care
    • Full-time (mornings, afternoons, and in-service days)–$2,200
    • Mornings Only–$1,000
    • In-service Days Only–$600
    • Drop-in–$10 (AM), $15 (PM)
  • Annual Lunch Plan–$850
  • E-books
    • Elementary–$125
    • Intermediate and Middle School–$175
    • High School–Included in book fee
  • Athletic Participation
    • Per sport–$75
    • Football–$150

We will keep your options for the 2024-2025 school year the same as this school year. If you would like to change anything for next school year, please contact Hayley Burt at hburt@waynechristian.org to add or remove options.

Alumni Spotlight: Michelle (Krug) McCullen

Michelle Krug graduated from Wayne Christian School in 2007. Before graduation, Michelle was dual-enrolled at Wayne Community College. After graduating, she transferred to Lenior Community College where she received a certificate and became certified through the state for Massage Therapy. Michelle worked at a local spa in Goldsboro. Meanwhile, she met Josh McCullen, and the couple would marry and welcome their son, Colby. The couple is the owner and operator of Jersey Mike’s in Goldsboro, NC, and also part of the corporate office in South Carolina. 

Michelle recalls fond memories of comradery with fellow students, coaches, and teachers.  Michelle participated in the athletic programs and felt as if it was a sisterhood among fellow teammates. The relationships that were created and built with students and teachers have been maintained even through adulthood. Other memories of WCS include the high school trips such as the junior trip to Washington D.C. and the senior trip to Disney. She mentioned that these trips felt like traveling with family. Another memory that left a lasting impression was Homecoming. Michelle explains that it was an all-day event that felt, electric! 

A piece of advice Michelle would like to share with future alumni would be “stay the path, trust in God’s plan and timing. Work ethic and a positive attitude will carry you through. Be prayerful during crossroads.”  

WCS Jr. Beta Club Service Project for Operation Christmas Child

Beta Club is kicking off our next big service project. We will be attempting to pack 75 boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Just like the last few years we need everyone’s help in collecting items to reach our goal. We will be collecting all during the month of October!

Below is what each grade level is being asked to bring to contribute to this project:

  • K – Playdoh & Plastic Cookie Cutters
  • 1- Coloring Books & Notebooks
  • 2 – Crayons, Markers, Pens
  • 3 – Winter Hat & Winter Gloves
  • 4 – Pencils, Color Pencils & Small Manual Pencil Sharpeners & Erasers
  • 5 – Glue Sticks, Protractor, Ruler, Adhesive Tape
  • 6 – Bandaids & Compact Mirror
  • 7 – Playing Cards & Puzzles
  • 8 – Small Reusable water bottles, Tshirts (Kid sizes 5-10)
  • HS- Small Toys (matchbox cars, barbie dolls, marbles, yo-yo, legos, etc)

Thank you so much for helping us!!

Annual Fund Update

WCS has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years. We are excited to share that our high school building was completed and is now operational! With the needs of our school growing, the annual fund has become a resource to enhance current conditions and expedite projects and programs. In 2021, we set a goal to raise $1,000,000 by June 2024. As of August 2023, we have raised $787,275 toward that goal.

Every gift made to the annual fund truly makes a difference. Starting in 2021, WCS identified areas that were in need of improvement. Here are some of the projects that were completed with the assistance of the annual fund:

  • Classroom, technology, and curriculum upgrades $250,000
  • Athletic field enhancements $50,000
  • Roof and HVAC replacement $150,000
  • Parking lot, curb, crosswalk, and drainage enhancement $230,000
  • Gym improvements (lobby, ramp, bleacher motor, washer/dryer) $40,000
  • Security communications and access $50,000
  • Bus $108,000

The annual fund is a way that WCS can continue to partner with churches and families to educate from a Biblical worldview, so they can make an impact in their lives for Christ. Our goal is to raise $400,000 in this fiscal year. With $100,000 already raised, we are confident that if we all work together we can reach this goal.

For more information about the annual fund, contact Anna Whitman at awhitman@waynechristian.org or 919-735-5605 ext. 116.

Classroom Highlight

Intermediate School science teacher, Mrs. Britt, is bringing agriculture into her classroom. Students in 5th and 6th grade have seen first-hand the life cycle of a chicken. From incubator to brooder, there are now four cute chicks in Mrs. Britt’s science classroom. Her classes have also adopted a sweet dairy calf that will be born in October. Students will journal about these fun ag experiences happening in the new Intermediate School.