AWLS Parent & Staff Communication - 5/7/21

I wanted to share this quick update with you at this time. 

Thank You!!
This past week we said a big THANK YOU to our instructional staff, nurses, and Food Service workers during their respective appreciation day(s). We all know that AWLS parents serve many roles in the overall education of their children in a normal year and over this past have had to go above and beyond in several rolls to help their students learn during the school year. We can’t thank you enough for all that you have done to work with your children and the school to provide the best education possible to your children. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
Last night the Lucas County Health Department Clinic held their second vaccination clinic at AWHS for students (age 16-18) and parents that received their first dose three weeks ago. The Health Department has communicated with the District that vaccinations should be approved in the next week for youth ages 12-15. The District has agreed to allow the Health Department to hold another clinic in the near future at the high school for those students (12-18) and parents who want the vaccine in the near future at the high school. Once the specific details concerning this vaccine clinic are determined, the District will communicate this information with you.

End of the Year Activities
As we close out the 2020-21 school year, there are many events that happen each year. We are excited to provide these experiences to parents and students in a slightly modified format to meet COVID-19 safety requirements. We appreciate everyone that is involved in providing these experiences. For me, one of the most exciting upcoming events is graduation for the class of 2021. While the location will be different this year, the format will be very similar to the past ceremonies. I always enjoy watching the students walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. We hope all parents, students, and staff enjoy the remaining programs as we finish out the school year! 

Next School Year
Do you have a copy of the 2021-22 school calendar? You can download a copy: https://www.anthonywayneschools.org/files/CALENDAR_2021_01_13_school_calendar_21_22.pdf

Inspiration from the 2020-21 School Year
In a year that was like no other in the history of our school district, there were many challenges placed in front of AW students, parents, staff, administrators, board members, and our community. With these obstacles in front of all of us, I was, and continue to be, inspired by the resilience and perseverance demonstrated by all of these groups. In addition, there are countless examples of personal characteristics demonstrated in the areas of adaptability, flexibility, collaboration, and communication utilized to navigate through these uncharted waters. The AW students will benefit from going through these challenges and finding ways to move past the obstacles; and, while doing so, I believed they developed some very important life skills. Once again, thank you to all the AW students, parents, staff, administrators, board members, and our community for all that you did this past year! We are Generals Strong!

Thank you,

Dr. Jim Fritz
Superintendent