Wapello Community Schools

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

3 months ago, Jane Bostian

Don't forget - the Class of 2026 Parent Meeting is next week!

3 months ago, Kelci Eakins

The Wapello CSD Food Pantry, located across from the Elementary, will be open on THURSDAY, September 11th, from 3:45 to 5:00 pm. The Food Pantry is open to any families that have students enrolled in Wapello Schools.

3 months ago, Barb Dunham

There has been a revision to the Wapello CSD Board of Directors meeting agenda for Wednesday, September 10. The revised agenda can be found at this link: https://5il.co/3pgh7

3 months ago, Eric Small

The Wapello Jr/Sr High Daily Announcements for Tuesday, September 9, are available for download. The download link for today is: https://5il.co/3pggo

3 months ago, Eric Small

Kindergarteners read Green Eggs and Ham today, and then we made our very own! Most loved it! Some liked it. Only few did not like it. But all tried it! 💚🍳🍖

3 months ago, Delores Wykert

Our students are on the move again—football, volleyball, cross country, and more! 🏐🏈🏃‍♂️ Another exciting week packed with opportunities to cheer on our Wapello students. Let’s fill the stands and show our support! 💙💛

3 months ago, Eric Small

3 months ago, Eric Small

The Wapello CSD Board of Directors will meet for its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Wapello CSD Central Administration Office. To download the meeting agenda packet, utilize this link: https://5il.co/3p9hf

3 months ago, Eric Small

After today's Pep Assembly, members of the Indian Football Team gathered for a photo with their chosen staff member as part of Staff Appreciation Week. Members were asked to choose a member of the Wapello Staff who has made an impact on their educational journey.

3 months ago, Eric Small

The Wapello Jr/Sr High Daily Announcements for Friday, September 5, are available for download by utilizing this link: https://5il.co/3p9vi

3 months ago, Eric Small

High Five Friday 💙💛

3 months ago, Kortney Wagner

High Five Friday 💙💛

3 months ago, Kortney Wagner

Calling all those interested in Cub Scouts! Come out for the New Scout Night on Sunday, September 7, 4:00 p.m. at the South End Park to discover everything scouting has to offer!

3 months ago, Eric Small

Here are the Tribe Pride winners for the week of September 1: J. Coleman, V. Delzell, Z. Hauschild, W. Laymon, Z. Lermineaux, C. McCleary, T. Nelson, B. Reyes-Chaing, C. Smith, O. Theobald, E. Wheeler, C. Wilson, and E. Yakle.

Staff winner is Mrs. Tricia Lanz.

Congratulations! #WeAreWapello #WapelloTribePride

3 months ago, Michael Peterson

Reminders for tonight's football game.

Home parking in the main lot
Away parking under the water tower

Admission is $7 (5 and up), district football passes and Wapello passes will be accepted.

If you can't make the game, it can be viewed on Wapello AthleticsTV (youtube)

3 months ago, Brandon Brown

Congratulations to this week's Wapello football honorary captain. High School English teacher Michael Simpson!

3 months ago, Tony Johnson

WHS is excited to offer the PSAT for students in grades 9-11 at WHS.

If students are interested, they should sign up outside Ms. Eakins' office by September 12th.

3 months ago, Kelci Eakins

Game day ready! Arrows take on Pekin tonight, they hope to see you there! Go Arrows! #forthew #wearewapello

3 months ago, Jason Marshall

Hello Wapello Community School Alumni!
We are starting a new segment called, Where Are They Now?
If you are interested in catching up with fellow alumni, please follow this link to a Google Form to fill out and submit. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-pcIuE8ibj5i2aVVIAK7nuKuwgn7q0ny6NtkQSG-sBM/edit
Watch for the responses on the WCS social media pages.
Questions? jane.bostian@wapellocsd.org
Thanks!

3 months ago, Jane Bostian