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Excellence at work Why Us

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State Champs
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21
State Championships
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NSAA Participation Rate

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So many opportunities! Don't wait, it's always a GREAT DAY TO BE A VIKING!
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Football

This sport fosters teamwork, discipline, and leadership skills. The social aspect helps build strong relationships and a sense of community.

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Volleyball

Wausa High School Volleyball offers a dedicated team of coaches and a strong drive to build exceptional teams and strong individuals!

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Play Production

Boasting 15 NSAA State Championship titles and 18 straight State Championship attendances, this amazing program builds teamwork, confidence and epic entertainment!

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SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a nonprofit organization that aims to empower students and young professionals in the fields of technical, skilled, and service occupations.

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FBLA

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a nonprofit organization that prepares students for careers in business and leadership.

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Speech

Speech is an academic activity where students participate in various public speaking events. Participants showcase their skills and the ability to engage an audience.

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National Honor Society

This prestigious organization recognizes and encourages high school students who excel in academics, leadership, service, and character, preparing them for their future.

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Boys Basketball

Basketball is an activity that helps develop critical life skills such as teamwork, communication, and discipline, and fosters a sense of community within a team.

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Girls Basketball

Basketball is an activity that helps develop critical life skills such as teamwork, communication, and discipline, and fosters a sense of community within a team.

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Cross Country

The sport of Cross Country cultivates camaraderie among runners, creating a supportive team environment while encouraging individual progress and personal bests.

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Chorus

Participating in vocal music nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and emotional expression. Involvement in the arts makes the world a more beautiful place.

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Band

Playing in a Band fosters teamwork, communication, and collaboration, as each musician contributes to the overall harmony and success of the group, and builds lasting friendships.

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Photography

Learning photography develops a keen eye for detail, composition, and lighting, enhancing one’s ability to see the world from different perspectives.

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Art

Learning Art builds confidence and a sense of accomplishment, as individuals see their creative visions come to life.

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Golf

Golf as a sport encourages patience and self-discipline, as success often requires practice and perseverance, and how to work as a team.

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Track & Field

Track and Field fosters a sense of community, offering both individual and team-oriented events that encourage camaraderie and support among teammates.

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Student Council

Being a member of the Wausa Student Council is an incredible opportunity to develop leadership, communication, and organizational skills while representing your peers.

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Teen Advisory Board

Being a member of the Wausa Teen Advisory Board is a valuable opportunity to have a direct influence on programs and services aimed at teens in the Wausa community.

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JH Athletics

Participating in athletics in Junior High promotes a healthy, active lifestyle while teaching important life skills like teamwork, discipline, and time management.

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E-Sports

This brand new club, emphasizes a mastery of technology, gaming and computer skills. Student compete against others from all across the nation in a wide array of programming.

Spotlight

Hoesing

I am deeply committed to supporting our top-notch teaching and support staff in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. "The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you" B.B. King

- Superintendent Hoesing

Mrs. Heimes

I love Wausa's positive environment and how passionate our teachers, staff and community members are to create the best possible educational environment for our students. “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” ―William Butler Yeats.

- Principal Heimes

Anderson

My goal for the students at WPS is that they graduate here with the skills and confidence to go anywhere in the world and chase their dreams, yet have a love for this place that always makes them want to call it home!

- Principal Anderson

Wausa Public School About

Wausa Public Schools Core Values & Mission Statement

We believe that all the youth of this community should be given an equal opportunity for a general education that will help them to become good citizens for democratic living.
We believe our school should provide an educational environment that will assist all students to fulfill their needs, interests, and abilities so that they may develop to their maximum capabilities.
We believe that it is as important to learn to live a full and complete life as it is to learn to be self-sufficient.

Therefore, the total development of each individual to his/her highest potential is the primary concern of the Wausa School System.