Do you have the passion to serve and help guide the future of our schools? 🏫
The nomination period is officially OPEN for candidates interested in running for the Wapello Community School District Board of Directors. The 2025 election will have two seats up for election, currently held by incumbents Brandon Marquardt and Kenny Marlette.
🗓 File nomination papers by September 18, 2025
🗳 Election Day: November 4, 2025
Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to file here:
👉 wapellocsd.org/page/2025-school-board-election
💙💛 Step up. Lead. Make a difference for our students and community.
There will be a meeting for the Class of 2026 and their parents/guardians. This meeting covers the important events in the senior year.
🗓️ September 17, 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍WHS Auditorium
If you are interested in attending, please fill out the registration form.
https://www.scciowa.edu/start/visit/events/senior-parent-visit-day.aspx
Wapello High School is partnering with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau to bring the program “Choices Matter” to our school on Wednesday, September 17th. Our presenter, Steve Emt, aims to instill belief and motivation, encouraging individuals to embrace their inner strength and take charge of their own narratives.
Did you know:
Think it’s safe to text or talk on your cell phone while you drive? No way... No how… Not ever. Nationwide, over 3,000 people die from crashes involving a distracted driver each year. Be safe while driving. Remember, Choices Matter.
The Wapello CSD Board of Directors will meet for a Special Meeting at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, in the Wapello CSD Central Administration Office Board Room. To download the agenda, please use this link: https://5il.co/3pqm7
Our Jr/Sr High students are on the move with a full slate of activities and events this week. On the fields and courts, they continue to showcase their talents, teamwork, and school spirit. 💙💛
Stay tuned for highlights, results, and photos as the week unfolds—thank you for supporting our students and cheering them on in all they do!
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
The first in our installment highlighting Wapello Alumni is
Jessica (Breon) DeMaris (Jes)
Class of 2012
My Family: I am married to my husband, Cam. We just celebrated our two-year anniversary. We have two corgis, Purdy and Trice, who keep us on our toes!
Where I Live Now: We currently live in Ames, IA - Go Cyclones!
My Career: I am the Associate Regional Director at Optimae LifeServices. Optimae is a mental health company that provides several services to adults and children with mental and intellectual disabilities. I oversee the North Central Iowa Region, consisting of nine programs across several counties.
When I went to Iowa State, I was not sure what I wanted to do. (I changed my major 5 times.) After college, I worked with children with autism and really found a passion for the human services field. I knew I really wanted to get experience in management and started at Optimae in 2019 as an entry-level supervisor. In the past 6 years, I’ve held six different jobs, each a promotion from the last.
Volunteer Work: I don’t currently volunteer with any organizations due to the time commitment my current job takes, but since graduating, I have volunteered my time to several families with children with autism and assisted with identifying strategies for challenging behaviors.
What did Wapello Community Schools teach you? WCS taught me the importance of small-town life and friendships that have lasted since elementary school. WCS really instilled the importance of community. I still talk often of Hometown Days and how WCS made it a priority to take care of their community and instill the pride of living there.
My Advice to Current Students: You don’t have to know all the answers to what you want to do after high school! Try new things and step out of your comfort zone! Your life is just starting, and many new challenges and achievements are on the way. Most of all, don’t forget your hometown and small community life.
Jes DeMaris - Facebook
