District Update

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1. Superintendent's Message
2. Community Spotlight
3. What's going on in the district

When it comes to winter weather decisions, safety is always our top priority. We make every effort to communicate school delays, closures, or early dismissals by 6:00 a.m. on affected days. The most reliable way to receive these updates is through the Parent Portal, where messages are sent directly via phone, text, and email. We also share announcements through local news outlets and district communication channels. Thank you for staying informed and helping us keep students safe during the winter season.

Open Gym Schedules:

Wednesday Open Gym:

December 10, 2025-March 4, 2026

7-9PM @ Jr/Sr High School Gym

Sundays Open Gym and Swim:
December 7, 2025-March 1, 2026

12PM-2PM @ Jr/Sr High School

*No open gym or swim on January 25th

Cost $2/person, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Winter/Spring Brochure comes out December 15th!

Stay Connected and Keep Students Safe Online with Securly Home

By Brian Hering, Director of Technology

At Waseca Public Schools, student safety is always a top priority — both in the classroom and online. To help parents stay informed and engaged in their child’s digital learning, our district partners with Securly, a trusted leader in student safety used by more than 15,000 schools nationwide.

The Securly Home app (sometimes called the Securly Parent Hub) is a free tool for parents and caregivers that provides insight into their child’s online activity on school-issued devices. Available for iOS, Android, and web browsers, it gives families real-time visibility and peace of mind.

It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into October! September was a busy and exciting month as we kicked off the new school year and settled into our routines. It’s truly amazing how quickly students adapt and learn their schedules. We’ve had a fantastic start, highlighted by our “Bluejay Way” kick-off assembly and the launch of our weekly Bluejay Buck drawings as part of our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program. October will be filled with meaningful instruction and opportunities for growth in the classroom.

Thank you for all your support during these first few weeks. We’re off to a great start, and we appreciate your partnership. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather, and have a wonderful October!

Ben O'Brien

Principal -Hartley Elementary

It has been an exciting and successful fall season for Waseca students, both on the field and in the fine arts. Congratulations to all Bluejay student-athletes and performers for their hard work, commitment, and achievements throughout the fall season.

Special recent shout-out to Ellie K for competing at the cross country state tournament on Saturday, November 1, and the football team who will compete at the first round of state Saturday, November 8.

By Laura DeWees

We’re excited to share that the Bluejay Blast will be held on Saturday, November 22nd! We’ll once again have both a morning and evening portion of the event, with some exciting updates to the evening — including a live band this year!

As always, we’ll be looking for donations for the silent auction. Please start thinking about any basket ideas you, your team, or your class might like to donate.

New this year — we’ll have a more casual, adults-only evening featuring a live band! There will still be a few live auction items (yes, the purses and coolers are back!), but it won’t be a full auction night.

We hope you’ll join in by helping create a basket and by attending an evening filled with music, laughter, and fun!

PS. The committee would like the baskets turned in by Friday, November 14th