The Spartan Family Newsletter
October 31, 2025
Happy Halloween!
As many students head out trick or treating tonight, I'd like to share a few safety tips that we can all review to make it a safe night for our kiddos.
Supervision: Accompany trick-or-treaters under 12. For older kids, help them plan their route and set a curfew.
Home preparation: Keep your yard and walkway clear of obstacles, and turn on your porch lights to welcome trick-or-treaters. Keep family pets away from visitors.
Candy inspection: Before anyone eats any candy, check all treats. Discard anything unwrapped, open, or from an unfamiliar brand.
Drive with caution: Drivers should be extra careful and slow down, as children may not look before darting into the street. Turn headlights on early to help spot pedestrians.
Have a great night, have fun, and enjoy some of your kids candy.
Thank you!!
Thank you, Waldron Community, for the incredibly warm welcome as your new school Superintendent/Principal.
I feel fortunate to work with such an amazing staff and awesome students. Though I've only been here a little over a week, I see great potential, and I promise to work tirelessly to make our school the absolute best it can be.
Small communities thrive when we set aside differences to focus on what's best for our youth. We can all work together to support the school and ensure our students have the environment they deserve.
I would love to meet any parents who want to be involved in this exciting process. Please call or email me at Matt.Furtney@waldronspartans.org anytime to schedule a conversation.
Thank you,
Matt Furtney
Parent/Guardian Perception Survey
To better address the needs of our parents/guardians, I need to gather some input from all of you. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey for me. The input that you provide will be what I use to start addressing our school needs I truly appreciate your input and time. I will be closing this survey down on November 7th.
P/T Conferences
MS/HS parent teacher conferences will be held in the media center.
Mr. Roberts has asked if 6th grade students can come with their parents so they know how well they are doing and so they can help set their goals, or to see their goals that he has prepared for them. It is also a great time to speak openly and honestly in front of their parents to him if they have any concerns.
Waldron Parent Teacher Team Fundraiser
Cottage Inn Pizza is gourmet pizza with every bite along with their other scrumptious menu items. Their food is perfection that never skimps on the quality of their ingredients.
With this fundraiser the Waldron PTT receives 15% of the total net sales for that day. All sales count: dine in, carryout, or delivery. These funds will be used for classroom grants, assemblies, school activities and much more!
Share to the love of pizza with your family and not even have to dirty the kitchen. It’s a win, win!
Fundraiser date:
November 9th
Sophomore Trip to Hillsdale Career Center
The Sophomore trip to Hillsdale Career Center will be November 7th.
They are dedicated to creating individualized career and technical education pathways for high school students to enter and accelerate in high skill, high wage, high demand careers!
It's getting chilly outside...
Our elementary students are still going outside for recess, please ensure that they are bringing appropriate clothing for the cold temperatures. If you need any hats, gloves, coats for your child please contact Mr. Furtney
Fall Sport Banquet
Our fall sports banquet will be Tuesday, November 11th starting at 6pm in the cafeteria. High School - main dish
Junior High - dessert
Staff Member Highlight
For this week's staff member highlight, we'd like you to meet one of our dedicated staff members, Karen McNett. Karen has been a valued part of the Waldron Schools community for 14 years. She is a proud Waldron alumna and has deep roots in our community.
Outside of her role at school, Karen has been happily married for 25 years and is a proud mother of two—her son, who is 24, and her daughter, who is 21. In her free time, she enjoys camping with friends and family, creating wonderful memories.
Thank you for your continued support of our school and staff.
Upcoming Dates
November 6 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 7 - Half Day
November 7 - Sophomore trip to Hillsdale Career Center
November 9 - Cottage Inn Fundraiser
November 11 - Fall Sports Banquet
November 26 - Half Day
November 27-28 - Thanksgiving Break
December 18 - Exams/Half Day
December 19 - Exams/Half Day
December 22 - January 2 - Christmas and New Year Break
February 13 - Half Day
March 20 - Half Day
May 7 - Half Day
May 8 - Half Day
May 22 - Half Day
June 3 - Half Day
