By Elizabeth Stein & Gari Voss
Wayland Union Public Schools are out to beat cancer, and the entire school district is determined to assist the American Cancer Society in the fight. Wayland Union students scheduled their annual Coaches vs Cancer fundraising activities for January 12 – 16, 2026. During the week, events will highlight competition during which money will be collected for the American Cancer Society.
The fundraising began with the selling of merchandise that spotlights the Coaches vs Cancer theme. For those who purchased a T-shirt from the WUHS Student Council, free admission was given to home games:
Wed., Jan. 14th, 6:30pm: Competitive Cheer
Fri., Jan. 16th, 6 & 7:30pm: Boys and Girls Basketball
Wed., Jan 21st, 3:30pm: Bowling vs TK
Though the orders for T-shirts were due on Sunday, January 11, 2026, the shirts will be sold at athletic events until January 16th.
The Coaches vs Cancer Spirit Days are in full swing!
Monday, January 12th
Hat Day: Baker and Steeby
Workout Day: Dorr
PJ Day: Pine Street
Monochrome Day (One Color): Middle School
Winter Wonderland (Blue and White): High School
Tuesday, January 13th
Team Day: Baker and Steeby
Rubber Duck Day (Yellow and Duck Gear): Dorr
Student/Student Swap: Pine Street
Adam Sandler Day: Middle School
Traitor Day (Black and Orange): High School
Wednesday, January 14th
Pattern Day: Baker and Steeby
Tie Dye Day: Dorr
Jersey Day: Pine Street
Generation Day: Middle School (6th Grade 80s, 7th Grade 90s, 8th Grade 00s)
Twin Day: High School
Thursday, January 15th
Comfy Day: Baker and Steeby
Western Day: Dorr
Olympic/USA Day: Pine Street
Jersey Day: Middle School
Nike Tech vs 1/4 Zip Day: High School
Friday, January 16th
Purple and Black Day: Everyone
