Wayne Trace Local School District

Central Office: (419) 263-2415 or 622-5171

Website: Wayne Trace District

Spanning 176 square miles the Wayne Trace Local School District serves the educational needs of several small communities including Broughton, Grover Hill, Haviland, Latty, Scott and Payne. Located in southern rural Paulding County the district’s predominant industry is farming. However, district residents may access many amenities as there are several larger cities within a fifteen-to-twenty-minute drive.

Currently the district consists of three schools: Wayne Trace Grover Hill Elementary, Wayne Trace Payne Elementary, and Wayne Trace Junior/Senior High which is located just north of Haviland. The elementary schools serve Pre-K through 6th grade with the junior/senior high serve grades 7 through 12. Approximate enrollment numbers for the Wayne Trace District are consistently at 1000 students. Just over half of those students are served in the elementary setting, with the others attending and receiving services at the junior/senior high. Juniors and seniors also have the option to attend Vantage Career Center which serves our districts career- oriented students.

Our elementary schools focus their academic programs on laying a solid foundation on which our students can grow their knowledge. In the earlier grade levels the main focus is on foundational reading and math skills, as well as learning social skills. In the upper grade levels, the focus continues to be on reading and math skills, while also incorporating other subjects such as science and social studies. Students also learn how to work together and continue to build their social interaction skills. We follow the guidelines put in place by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to ensure each student is prepared for the next level in their education. Throughout the elementary level students are also introduced to the various forms of the arts ranging from instrumental and vocal music, various art classes, and physical education.

At the junior high level, the curriculum is designed to continue to grow on the foundation that has been established at the elementary level. Along with the core academics of ELA, math, science and social studies there is a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) with students having the chance to participate in a few junior high Career Technical Courses (CTE). Again, the curriculum follows the guidelines put in place by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The arts are continued at the junior high level with students again participating in: instrumental and vocal music, various art classes, and physical education.

The high school curriculum consists of a college preparatory curriculum that follows the guidelines set by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Students are allowed more freedom to choose courses at the high school level. Through Advanced Placement (AP) and College Credit Plus (CCP) classroom instruction and online instruction in our virtual classroom students may choose to take courses for which they can be awarded college credit. There is also a continued focus on STEAM with three CTE pathways that students can participate in: Engineering Design and Development, Visual Design and Imaging, and Agribusiness and Production Systems. The options for the arts grow at the high school level as students can enroll in a variety of musical, art, and physical education courses. Promotion of alternate language is also offered to our students at the high school level with an onsite Spanish instructor.

The Wayne Trace Local School District promotes learning through the use of technology. At the junior/senior high, each student is supplied with a laptop computer. These devices are utilized in the classroom to enhance the learning experience. If students choose to do so the laptops may be taken home to assist them in completing their work outside of the classroom. Our elementary students are also introduced to technology through the use of laptops and tablets. Each classroom has access to these devices which provide an enhanced learning environment for our students.

Students attending the Wayne Trace Local School District are able to enjoy a wide variety of co-curricular and extracurricular activities. These range from the traditional sports programs such as cross country, football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track and field, baseball, and softball to non-traditional activities such as trap shooting, robotics, art club, yearbook, and FFA, among others. We encourage students to participate in these events as our district values the lessons that are learned outside of the classroom. As a district we have enjoyed many successes in these events which continue to be supported by fellow students and our community members.

Wayne Trace Local School District offers a distinct competitive advantage by providing a comprehensive, future-focused educational experience that seamlessly integrates advanced academics, hands-on career training, and robust technology. From building strong foundational skills in the early grades to offering a rigorous college preparatory high school curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) and College Credit Plus (CCP) options, students are highly prepared for their post-

secondary goals. The district truly stands out with its dedicated focus on STEAM education, featuring Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways in Engineering, Visual Design, and Agribusiness. Coupled with a 1:1 laptop program for junior and senior high students, a continuous and rich arts program, onsite Spanish instruction, and a uniquely diverse array of extracurriculars—ranging from robotics and FFA to trap shooting and championship-level traditional sports—we provide a well-rounded, community-supported environment that empowers every student to excel both inside and outside the classroom that prepares them to be a highly contributing and successful member of their community.