Over 55 years ago, Anthony Wayne Local Schools evolved from the vision of the citizens and school boards of Monclova, Waterville, and Whitehouse. Students attended classes in their respective home communities and no central educational facility existed. Today, the Anthony Wayne school community includes six education buildings, over 4,100 students and hundreds of teaching, administrative, and support staff, within 77 square miles; and serves Monclova Township, Waterville, Whitehouse, and parts of Swanton, Middleton, and Providence Townships. The school district that began as an attempt to relieve some of the financial burdens of three small school systems has emerged as a statewide educational leader and a model for sound financial management.

Growth has been "fast and furious" over the past 50-plus years. What used to be known as the Monclova, Waterville, and Whitehouse communities has come be known as the Anthony Wayne community - quite a feat considering the initial opposition to the consolidation! As the district has grown, its reputation for maintaining excellence in education has grown exponentially. A recognized leader in innovative instruction, Anthony Wayne has been designated an Apple Distinguished School for its integration of technology across the curriculum. Students at all grade levels regularly receive academic, creative and athletic achievement honors. In addition, students perform at top levels on state proficiency, achievement, and graduation tests. At 55-plus, Anthony Wayne continues to evolve to meet the challenges of preparing the minds of today's youth to meet future challenges.

Keeping its eye on the future, in March 2000, Anthony Wayne voters overwhelmingly passed a No New Millage Bond issue for $13,750,000 to fund new technological facilities, land acquisition, and additional classrooms to meet the growing demands of new programs and residential growth. Virtually every building in the district benefited from this bond issue. Also keeping an eye on the future, Anthony Wayne voters passed a 4.85 mill five-year Operating Levy in May 2003 that will generate $3 million per year for five years. This was the first time the school district had sought additional operating funds from voters since the last levy in 1992 – one of the longest periods between levies in Northwest Ohio and in the state. In December 2004, Anthony Wayne central administration moved into a new office on Bucher Road. The Bucher Campus, which includes 90 acres for future district expansion, is positioned to house the next generation of Anthony Wayne students. In 2005, Anthony Wayne completed a nine-classroom addition to Monclova Primary. This is the final addition to this school and builds it out to its original specifications. At this time, Anthony Wayne Schools is researching various expansion scenarios to handle an annually increasing enrollment of 200 – plus students.

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Anthony Wayne Schools Webpage  

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