Jayelyn joins sixteen (16) other students nominated by their districts within the IU5 to be considered as the selected candidate for the September Northwest C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader $1200.00 scholarship and the potential at earning another $5500.00 at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
Criteria for being selected for the Northwest PA C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader includes the following:
• Effort – works hard and is persistent
• Character through compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, optimism, and responsibility
• Good citizenship
• Demonstrates responsibility
• Respectful to peers and teachers
• Serves as a positive/influential representative of his or her school community
If you are truly looking for someone who embodies these characteristics, Jayelyn Christensen is the obvious choice. Jayelyn is not a student who commands attention; she stands out because of what she stands for and that is something worth noticing.
As Jayelyn prepares for school, she begins receiving messages from classmates, though not the typical messages exchanged between teens. As Captain of the Protective Services program at the Warren County Career Center, she helps manage attendance and serves as a leader among her peers. By 7:40, she is at Warren Area High School for Madrigals, an audition-based singing group that represents the highest level of the choral program and performs throughout the school and community.
By 8:30, Jayelyn arrives at the Career Center where she spends the bulk of her day, but she does not sit in class merely listening. She works alongside her instructor to deliver instruction to her classmates. Her position as Captain was earned through an application, interview and selection process conducted by community members involved in public safety. She is well prepared for this responsibility. For four years, Jayelyn has served with the Starbrick Volunteer Fire Department. This is not just a line on her resume; she has earned her EMT certification and responds to calls outside of school hours.
At lunch time, Jayelyn heads back to Warren Area High School to complete her academic day in her core college preparatory classes where she is actively engaged and maintains high grades. When the 3:15 bell rings, Jayelyn’s day continues as a WAHS cheerleader through both football and competitive cheer seasons.
Jayelyn's focus is not recognition; she wants to help people and solve problems. Her goal is to work for a local EMS agency, gain experience and ultimately become a paramedic. She also understands the importance of inspiring the next generation of first responders. In 2025, she co-founded the Warren County First Responders Camp, a three-day summer camp introducing local youth to police, EMS and firefighting. Jayelyn helped develop the curriculum, organized speakers and work directly with campers to show them the opportunities available through service.
Jayelyn is not simply involved; she is committed. She balances academics, leadership, and public service while consistently putting others first. She demonstrates that leadership is not about seeking attention—it is about being dependable, stepping up when needed and making a difference.
The successful candidate must have Pennsylvania Certification in English 7-12 and must be able to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom. The successful candidate will work on an hourly basis at a rate of $20.00 per hour for approximately 15 hours per week when students are at the center (8:30am – 11:00am and 12:45 – 3:15pm). Start and End dates are based on available funding but typically are late September thru end of May. Actual days worked can be flexible, depending on the need. The successful candidate must be familiar with special education, interpreting student data, and be willing to learn software used by the district for grade reporting and instruction. The successful candidate will work closely with instructors from both the Warren County Career Center instructors and the students home-school instructors. Employment is predicated on receiving adequate funds from the Carl D. Perkins Secondary Local Plan grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and is paid solely from this grant. Questions concerning this assignment should be directed to Mr. James Evers, Director, Warren County Career Center (814) 726-1260. The anticipated start date for this position will be October 16, 2026.
The registration window for Warren County School District winter athletics is open from September 25th- October 23rd.
Warren County School District makes it easier to stay in touch with teachers and class information from that same app. Using the Warren CO SD app, you can easily switch from district and school information to Rooms, where you can see your student's classes and engage directly with teachers. Rooms can be accessed via the web and from our district app which is available for free and can be used from both Apple and Android phones.
Registration is open for the 21st Century After school program. The program's start date is September 8th. The program will be held Monday - Friday from 3:15 - 5:15. Complete the online form and someone will contact you with further information.
Measles is very contagious. Measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years of age. Serious complications include pneumonia and encephalitis. Certain groups are more likely to have serious complications from measles.
Vaccines provide the best protection against getting sick from measles.
Two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) or measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine provide the best protection against measles. Most people who are vaccinated with MMR & MMRV will be protected for life.
Measles spreads easily through the air, often from an infected person’s cough or sneeze. The virus can live for up to 2 hours in an airspace after an infected person leaves an area.
If someone breathes in contaminated air or touches contaminated surfaces and then touches their face (like their eyes, nose, or mouth), they could become infected. A person with measles can spread the virus to others starting 4 days before through 4 days after the rash or symptoms appear.
Symptoms usually appear in 7 to 14 days, but could be as long as 21 days, after exposure to someone who is infected.
Measles symptoms usually appear in 7 to 14 days, but could be as long as 21 days, after exposure to the virus.
Symptoms that may keep your child home include, but are not limited to:
A fever of 100.4°F or higher
Pink, red, or watery irritated eyes with or without drainage
Rash
Cough
Runny nose
Sore throat
https://www.wcsdpa.org/o/wcsd/page/measles
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/infectious-disease/measles
Attention WCSD Parents!
If you have not already completed your annual student update:
An email was sent this afternoon from noreplyenrollment@powerschool.com with quick and easy instructions. Letters with this information were mailed home earlier this summer.
Get started now by clicking here: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=46307&culture=en
It is extremely important that we have your most up-to-date information on file. This form is also needed so students can receive their iPads (K-5) or laptops (6-12).
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The day before school starts is a great time to slow down, prepare, and help children feel confident for the year ahead! 🍎📚
A calm and organized evening can make the first morning back much smoother for everyone.
A few simple ways to get ready for the first day:
🎒 Pack backpacks and lay out clothes for the morning
⏰ Set alarms and review the morning schedule
🥪 Prepare lunches or snacks ahead of time
📚 Talk positively about the new school year and goals
😴 Encourage an early bedtime to help students feel rested
❤️ Remind children that it’s normal to feel excited, nervous, or both!
Tomorrow begins a new year of learning, growth, friendships, and opportunities. Wishing all students, staff, and families a wonderful first day and a successful school year ahead!
The 2026-2027 Student Handbook has been posted on the District Website.
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