Wapakoneta High School is proud to celebrate Mr. Adam Friemering, who was chosen by Katie Bauer—our 2025 Franklin B. Walter Award recipient—as the educator who made the greatest impact on her academic journey.
As Katie’s biology and anatomy teacher, Mr. Friemering created a “unique blend of learning and enjoyment” in his classroom. His “lively discussions made challenging concepts more memorable,” inspiring curiosity and a love for science that Katie will carry with her into the future.
“You’ve shaped my future in ways I’ll never forget,” Katie shared in her nomination.
Thank you, Mr. Friemering, for your passion, your energy, and the difference you’ve made in the lives of your students.
We’re proud to announce that Katie Bauer is Wapakoneta High School's Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award Recipient for 2025! 🌟
Katie has truly shined at Wapakoneta High School with a 4.0 GPA, an impressive ACT score, and 22 honors credits, many through our College Credit Plus program. She will graduate Summa Cum Laude and is heading to Ohio University to major in Biological Sciences and minor in Spanish on her path to becoming a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
Katie's high school journey is filled with service and leadership—Lunch Buddies, NHS, Student Senate, FCA, Spanish Club, cheer, swim, track, and lots of volunteer work. Her teachers describe her as hardworking, compassionate, and someone who inspires those around her.
Katie leads with heart, purpose, and a deep desire to help others. 💪❤️ We’re beyond proud of her accomplishments and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in the world. 🌎💫
👊 Today is Para Educator Appreciation Day — and we couldn't let it pass without recognizing some of the most hardworking, patient, and dedicated people in our schools.
Our para educators go above and beyond to support students, teachers, and classrooms in so many ways. They’re problem solvers, encouragers, and team players—and they make a real difference every single day.
To all of our amazing para educators: thank you for everything you do. You are truly appreciated. ❤️
#BeBetter #ParaEducatorAppreciationDay #ThankYouParas
State Testing information for this week!
See you tonight!
W.I.N. Success Stories
🎉 Please help us welcome Emma Rex to the Wapakoneta City Schools staff! Emma will join the Cridersville Elementary team next school year, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her back in the district where it all began.
Emma graduated from Xavier University with her undergraduate degree in Primary Education in December 2023. She continued at Xavier to earn her M.Ed. in TESOL while working full time in campus ministry, graduating in December 2024. She will also receive her Reading Endorsement in May 2025!
Emma is an avid runner currently training for her seventh and eighth half marathons! 🏃♀️💨
When asked about joining WCS, Emma shared:
✨ “I am so excited to be a part of WCS because it played such a significant role in shaping me into the person I have become. Without the foundation of Cridersville first, followed by the rest of my years as a WCS student, I would have a much smaller view of what it means to be a part of a community that values one another and seeks to serve. I am honored to start my teaching career within the same walls that my passion for teaching began.”
Welcome home, Emma! ❤️
Eighth Grade hits the Track running tonight at 5!
Head over to the field to see our Varsity Softball team take on Spencerville at 5pm tonight!
Taking the field tonight: Varsity Baseball at Delphos St Johns at 5pm
Ethan Jeanneret, our 7th grade WMS student who had a double-lung transplant in December, has been chosen to be the "Tip of the Month" recipient at the Do Good restaurant in Osgood. Do Good chooses one family each month and all tips given at the restaurant during the month of April will go directly to Ethan's family to help with medical expenses.
Congratulations to our students that were honored for their reading improvement at the Grand Lake Literature Festival!!!
Alex Burgoon, from Mr. Ambos’ engineering class participating in the Tallest Tower competition using paper and masking tape
Wapakoneta Boys Baseball vs Butler.
Wapakoneta Boys Baseball vs Butler.
W.I.N. Success Stories
📢 Welcome, Reese Rogers, to Wapakoneta City Schools! 📢
Reese will be joining Cridersville Elementary as an intervention specialist for the 2025-26 school year! 🎉 He’s entering his second year of teaching after graduating from Wright State University in 2024.
Fun fact: Reese is a huge sports fan and loves attending Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals games! ⚾🏈
He’s excited to be part of a district that values student growth and is looking forward to building meaningful connections with his students.
Let’s give him a warm WCS welcome! 👏
🎉 Join us in welcoming Jersey Berger to the Wapakoneta City Schools staff! 🎉
Jersey, a 2022 graduate of Wapakoneta High School, is excited to be back at her alma mater, working in our Food Services team at Wapakoneta High School! 🍽️
Fun fact: Jersey has a Bassett hound named Willow, who’s the best companion! 🐾 In her free time, she loves crocheting stuffed animals, reading, and drawing. She's passionate about cooking and is eager to serve delicious meals to our students and staff.
We’re thrilled to have Jersey back and can’t wait for everyone to meet her!
Colorguard tryouts coming soon!
Food truck construction in our gifted Middle School math classes is a hit! Students are applying knowledge of perimeter, area, prices and tax. Stretching our students through real life application problems helps them use their mathematical gifts and talents.
