Congratulations to Jayelyn Christensen, senior at Warren Area High School, as the Northwest C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader nominee for the month of September 2026.
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.
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.
This Week at WAHS
9.29.26
JCC Instant Decision Day
9.29.26 & 9.30.26
PSAT Digital Readiness Test for students taking PSATS - Homeroom
10.1.26
SRP Training - 9th Grade Students
10.2.26
Westminster Instant Decision Day
Seniors - Sign up in the Guidance Office for upcoming Instant Decision Days
Upcoming Events
10.5.26
Mercyhurst Instant Decision Day
10.6.26
Pennwest Instant Decision Day
10.6 & 10.7
PSATs
10.9.26
Homecoming Football Game
10.10.26
Homecoming Dance
10.12.26
No School for Students
10.14.26
Robert Morris Instant Decision Day
Athletics
9.28
G Tennis - Home vs. McDowell (4:00)
Volleyball - @ DuBois
9.29
G Tennis - @ Tri-County Tourn.
G Soccer - @ Franklin
Volleyball - @ Oil City
9.30
G Tennis - Home vs. Erie (4:00)
B Soccer - Home vs. Meadville (6:00)
10.1
G Soccer - Home v. Meadville (6:30)
Volleyball - Home v. Harborcreek (6:00)
V Football -@ Oil City (7:00)
V Cheer - @ Oil City
10.2
G Soccer - Home vs. Oil City
10.3
JV Volleyball- @ McDowell Tourn.
V Volleyball - @ Fairview Tourn.
B Soccer - Home vs. St. Marys (11:00)
9.29.26
JCC Instant Decision Day
9.29.26 & 9.30.26
PSAT Digital Readiness Test for students taking PSATS - Homeroom
10.1.26
SRP Training - 9th Grade Students
10.2.26
Westminster Instant Decision Day
Seniors - Sign up in the Guidance Office for upcoming Instant Decision Days
Upcoming Events
10.5.26
Mercyhurst Instant Decision Day
10.6.26
Pennwest Instant Decision Day
10.6 & 10.7
PSATs
10.9.26
Homecoming Football Game
10.10.26
Homecoming Dance
10.12.26
No School for Students
10.14.26
Robert Morris Instant Decision Day
Athletics
9.28
G Tennis - Home vs. McDowell (4:00)
Volleyball - @ DuBois
9.29
G Tennis - @ Tri-County Tourn.
G Soccer - @ Franklin
Volleyball - @ Oil City
9.30
G Tennis - Home vs. Erie (4:00)
B Soccer - Home vs. Meadville (6:00)
10.1
G Soccer - Home v. Meadville (6:30)
Volleyball - Home v. Harborcreek (6:00)
V Football -@ Oil City (7:00)
V Cheer - @ Oil City
10.2
G Soccer - Home vs. Oil City
10.3
JV Volleyball- @ McDowell Tourn.
V Volleyball - @ Fairview Tourn.
B Soccer - Home vs. St. Marys (11:00)
The registration window for Warren County School District winter athletics is open from September 25th- October 23rd.
Warren County School District is hosting a Hiring Event. ESS is now hiring substitute teachers and substitute support staff. Come to Central Office on October 7th at 10:30. The session will last an hour and a half.
This Week at WAHS (9.21 - 9.26)
- Envirothon Field Trip - 9.21
- Mid 9 Weeks (IPR) Date - 9.22.26; IPRs sent home 9.29
Upcoming:
- PSATs - 10.6 & 10.7
- Homecoming Dance - 10.10
- College Fair - 10.14
- Picture Make-up Day - 10.16
Athletics:
9.21
- G Soccer - @ Eire High
- JV B Golf - @ Smethport
9.22
- JV B Golf - @ McDowell
- B Soccer - @ Franklin
- Cross Country - @ Corry
- Volleyball - @ Corry
9.23
- G Golf - @ Union City
- G Soccer - Home vs. Fairview (6:30)
9.24
- G Tennis - @ ECC
- B Soccer - Home v. Harborcreek (6:30)
- Volleyball - Home v. Sharon (6:00)
- B Golf - @ Tom O’Shanter
9.25
- B Golf - @ Meadville
- V Football - Home vs. North East (7:00)
9.26
- G Soccer -@ Seneca
- JV Volleyball- @ Maplewood Tourn.
- Envirothon Field Trip - 9.21
- Mid 9 Weeks (IPR) Date - 9.22.26; IPRs sent home 9.29
Upcoming:
- PSATs - 10.6 & 10.7
- Homecoming Dance - 10.10
- College Fair - 10.14
- Picture Make-up Day - 10.16
Athletics:
9.21
- G Soccer - @ Eire High
- JV B Golf - @ Smethport
9.22
- JV B Golf - @ McDowell
- B Soccer - @ Franklin
- Cross Country - @ Corry
- Volleyball - @ Corry
9.23
- G Golf - @ Union City
- G Soccer - Home vs. Fairview (6:30)
9.24
- G Tennis - @ ECC
- B Soccer - Home v. Harborcreek (6:30)
- Volleyball - Home v. Sharon (6:00)
- B Golf - @ Tom O’Shanter
9.25
- B Golf - @ Meadville
- V Football - Home vs. North East (7:00)
9.26
- G Soccer -@ Seneca
- JV Volleyball- @ Maplewood Tourn.
Warren County School District's new electronic device/cell-phone- free learning environment.
The Warren County School District has the following athletic coaching positions for the 2026-2027 school year.
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.
The registration window for Warren County School District winter athletics will be open from September 25th- October 23rd.
This week at WAHS:
*All completed student guest forms for the Homecoming Dance are due by the end of the day on Friday, September 18th. No guests will be approved after this date. Students may pick up forms in the main office.
* We will be completing required school safety drills during the week. Thank you in advance for your patience with student pick-up/drop-off delays during drills.
Athletics:
9.14
B Soccer - Home vs. Oil City (6:30)
Golf - G - @ Meadville, B - Home
G Tennis - @ Erie High
Volleyball - Home vs. General McLane (6:00 JV followed by V)
9.15
G Soccer - @ Harborcreek
Cross Country - Home vs. North East (4:00)
Volleyball - Home vs. Ft. LeBoeuf (6:00 JV followed by V)
9.16
G Tennis - Home vs. Mercyhurst Prep (4:00)
9.17
G Soccer - Home vs. McDowell (6:30)
Volleyball - @ Erie High
9.18
G Golf - @ Erie High
G Tennis - @ St. Marys
G Soccer - @ Meadville
V Football - Home vs. Meadville (7:00)
9.19
B Soccer - Home vs. Corry (10:00)
JV Football - @ Meadville
This Week at WAHS:
9.7.26 - No School For Students
9.11.26 - Picture Day
Upcoming:
9.18.26 - All Guest Forms for Homecoming Must be Turned In
10.9.26 - Homecoming Football Game
10.10.26 - Homecoming Dance
Athletics:
9.8
B Soccer - Home vs. Erie High
Golf - Boys JV Home
G Tennis - @ Cathedral Prep
9.9
G Soccer - Home vs. Oil City
G Golf - Home
G Tennis - Home vs. St. Marys
Volleyball - Home vs. Brookville (5:00 JV Start followed by V)
9.10
G Tennis - @ McDowell
Golf - B & G @ McDowell
G Soccer - @ Bradford
B Soccer - Home vs. General McLane
V Football - @ General McLane
9.11
G Tennis - Home vs. Elk County Catholic
9.12
B Soccer - Home vs. Bradford (1:00)
JV Football - Home vs. General McLane (10:00)
9.7.26 - No School For Students
9.11.26 - Picture Day
Upcoming:
9.18.26 - All Guest Forms for Homecoming Must be Turned In
10.9.26 - Homecoming Football Game
10.10.26 - Homecoming Dance
Athletics:
9.8
B Soccer - Home vs. Erie High
Golf - Boys JV Home
G Tennis - @ Cathedral Prep
9.9
G Soccer - Home vs. Oil City
G Golf - Home
G Tennis - Home vs. St. Marys
Volleyball - Home vs. Brookville (5:00 JV Start followed by V)
9.10
G Tennis - @ McDowell
Golf - B & G @ McDowell
G Soccer - @ Bradford
B Soccer - Home vs. General McLane
V Football - @ General McLane
9.11
G Tennis - Home vs. Elk County Catholic
9.12
B Soccer - Home vs. Bradford (1:00)
JV Football - Home vs. General McLane (10:00)
Seniors - due to poor weather conditions last weekend, one final day for parking lot painting for Senior spots will be provided on Sunday, September 6th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
UPDATE: Shelter in place has been lifted in all schools. The school day will proceed as normal.
Warren County School District is aware of The National Weather Service severe thunderstorm and tornado warning and has activated our shelter in place protocol upon arrival to the schools.
Upcoming Instant Decision Days for Seniors:
JCC - 9/29
Westminster - 10/2
Pennwest - 10/6
Robert Morris - 10/14
Interested Seniors may sign up in the Counseling Office to take advantage of these opportunities.
JCC - 9/29
Westminster - 10/2
Pennwest - 10/6
Robert Morris - 10/14
Interested Seniors may sign up in the Counseling Office to take advantage of these opportunities.
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.
This week at WAHS:
Reminders
- Complete online registration forms if not done so already
- Return paper forms handed out in homeroom (these forms were not a part of the online registration forms)
- Return device agreement if not done so for students to receive laptops
- Homeroom starts at 8:05. All students are to be in homeroom by 8:05. Breakfast ends at 8:00
- Cell phones are restricted to use in the building before school, during transition periods, lunch, and after school
Athletics
9.1
G Soccer - Home vs. Franklin
Golf - Boys - @ General McLane & Girls - Harborcreek
9.2
B Soccer - @ McDowell
G Golf - @ General McLane
9.3
G Tennis - @ Bradford
Golf - B @ Corry, G @ Coudersport
G Soccer - @ Meadville
Volleyball - @ Clarion
9.4
Football - Home vs. Harborcreek
9.5
JV Football - @ Harborcreek
Reminders
- Complete online registration forms if not done so already
- Return paper forms handed out in homeroom (these forms were not a part of the online registration forms)
- Return device agreement if not done so for students to receive laptops
- Homeroom starts at 8:05. All students are to be in homeroom by 8:05. Breakfast ends at 8:00
- Cell phones are restricted to use in the building before school, during transition periods, lunch, and after school
Athletics
9.1
G Soccer - Home vs. Franklin
Golf - Boys - @ General McLane & Girls - Harborcreek
9.2
B Soccer - @ McDowell
G Golf - @ General McLane
9.3
G Tennis - @ Bradford
Golf - B @ Corry, G @ Coudersport
G Soccer - @ Meadville
Volleyball - @ Clarion
9.4
Football - Home vs. Harborcreek
9.5
JV Football - @ Harborcreek
Due to the forecasted rain for most of the day today, we will reschedule a final parking lot painting day for next weekend once a clearer picture of the forecast is available.
Final day for Senior Parking Spot painting will be Sunday, August 30th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m., weather permitting.
Parents of students - if you have not completed the online registration packet for the school year, please do so by visiting www.wcsdpa.org, clicking on "Registration", and click on "Annual Student Information Update". Snapcodes to complete for your child were sent home at the end of July and sent to the email the school has on file. If you need your Snapcode to complete, please reach out to Megan Sweet at (814) 723-6900. Paper packets of these online documents will not be sent home to complete.