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There will be an early dismissal for students on Thursday, December 21 (elementary dismisses at 1:45 pm, and secondary dismisses at 1:00 pm).
There will be NO school for students beginning December 22, 2023, through Tuesday, January 2, 2024 (this date is our inclement weather make-up day #1).
District offices will be closed from December 23, 2023- January 2, 2024.
Classes resume on January 3, 2024!
Have a wonderful break Bulldogs!
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Construction Update
As we head into the winter holiday break, we are thrilled to share the exciting news that the construction of our new Performing Arts Center will officially start on January 2! This monumental project represents a significant step towards fostering creativity and enriching the arts within our school community.
Key Features of the Performing Arts Center:
- 1150-seat auditorium
- Purpose-built spaces for the musical arts
- New entrance to the high school
This endeavor is a testament to our commitment to the future, ensuring that the arts will flourish and resonate through the halls of Wilson for generations to come!
As we approach the start of construction, there will be changes to parking and the traffic flow at the Wilson High School campus. We will be sharing that information on our dedicated construction website.
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Welcome Board Members!
We want to congratulate our newly elected and re-elected board members who were sworn in at last week's board meeting.
New members: Jennifer Denny and Bernard McCree
Re-Elected: Brad Hart, Guadalupe Kasper, Robert Schneider
We look forward to working with our School Board to provide an excellent educational experience for our students!
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The Wilson School District Latino Parents Association is hosting Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a fun Christmas afternoon with your family and friends on December 16 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Breakfast starts at $1, but donations are appreciated!
Location: Wilson High School Cafeteria (Lower House) Use the ramped rear entrance of the cafeteria through Bulldog athletic field next to the parking lot.
303 Dwight St. West Lawn, PA 19609
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Grandview Gallery welcomes you to the open gallery for "Winter Wonderland" on December 19th, 5-7 pm. This exhibition celebrates our student artists from Whitfield Elementary School!
Their Art Teacher, Mrs. Flanagan, works closely with her students to explore creativity in a fun and positive environment. Grandview Gallery is honored to work with Mrs. Flanagan and her wonderfully creative young artists.
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Wilson's Hope For Humanity Club is having a Purple-Out Game at the upcoming basketball game against Governor Mifflin on January 9th. The game’s purpose is to raise awareness and funds for hunger and homelessness in our community. As a part of this event, they are selling purple out t-shirts. Use this link to order your shirts. The order deadline is December 20th at 3 pm. We hope to see you all at the game!!!
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This month’s student spotlight featured High School junior, Kemi Ojikutu. Recently, along with 6 other students, Kemi won the President’s Volunteer Service Award! She is extremely involved in Voice Up Berks and the Youth Volunteer Corporation, both of which are nonprofit organizations. Kemi is also the Stand Together Against Racism (S.T.A.R.) initiative student ambassador, and is on the advisory board for the Lady Gaga Born This Way Foundation, where she works in content creation and normalizing mental health discussions and use of resources! She is extremely thankful to her teachers and peers at Wilson for their constant support and encouragement in her extracurricular involvements. | |
Student Leaders
Student leaders from the WHS Mental Health Council had the opportunity to present at the 2023 PDE SAS Conference in Hershey, PA, for an audience of public school administrators from across the Commonwealth. Their session was titled “Better Together: Schools, Parents, and Students Supporting Mental Health and Wellness,” and they collaborated with district administrators from Wilson, Conrad Weiser Area SD, Wyomissing Area SD, and the Cook Center for Human Connection to share resources and ideas. Great work, Bulldogs!
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Giving Back This Holiday Season
As we approach the holidays, many of our Wilson clubs have been holding events to give back to their community! The Youth Volunteer Corporation and A Moment of Magic Club partnered for a toy drive to donate brand-new toys to children at St. Joseph's Hospital. At their first drop-off, they collected 570 toys, and there are still many more to come!
A Moment of Magic Club also held a holiday bake sale at Redner’s this past weekend, raising a total of $334!
The Letters of Love Club, Moment of Magic Club, and LEO Club have all made many holiday cards to send to children at St. Joseph's Hospital as well.
Lastly, the Student Government held the stockings for soldiers and community closet events, where they organized donated goods.
It’s great to see our Bulldogs making a difference in the community!
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#BulldogProud
In the last month, many of our high school and a few middle school students in the music department auditioned for Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District band, orchestra and chorus groups. A total of 12 students were accepted across the three groups, and will be attending and performing in their respective 2023 PMEA District 10 music ensembles following the New Year! Three Students were accepted into all three ensembles, and four students were selected for two ensembles! Way to represent our Wilson music program!
Pictured (left to right): Christopher Rodriguez, Ryan High, Megan Gutzler, Adam Underwood, Bryce Heilmann, Robin Kraft, Tanesha Purohit, Sindura Sridhar, Meghan Cramer, Alexander Ferenchick, and Penn Hoffert
Not pictured: Amaris Robles
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In a season filled with remarkable performances, Wilson Senior Jack Dendall, standing at an imposing 6'3" and weighing 265 lbs, has received the title of Offensive Lineman of the Year. Coach Doug Dahms is credited with describing him as "big and aggressive, moving people; pass blocks well; has gone against several blue-chip DE’s and more than held his own." Modeling his game after the legendary JJ Watt, Jack's tenacity has not only contributed to the team's success but has also earned him the admiration of peers and opponents alike. As he looks towards a future in Division 1 football, Jack Dendall's path is one of dedication, skill, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. Receiving Offensive Linemen of the year will help set the stage for a promising collegiate career. | | |
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Michigan Commits
Wilson High School field hockey goalie Catherine Wolf and forward Caroline Horace, both part of the Class of 2025 at Wilson High School and members of the X-Calibur club field hockey team, have committed to playing Division 1 field hockey at Michigan State University (MSU). Catherine's impressive 13 shutouts in 2022 highlight her goalkeeping prowess, while Caroline's spot on the BCIAA All-League Team in 2023 showcases her dynamic skills as a forward. Their transition to MSU promises to bring a winning combination of defensive skill and attacking finesse to collegiate field hockey.
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Donate to Our Humanitarian Efforts in Jamaica!
This year, Wilson High School students are continuing the 25+ year tradition of traveling to Jamaica with Doug Dahms for a trip filled with both incredible educational opportunities, as well as much-needed humanitarian efforts.
The humanitarian portion of this experience is an incredible opportunity for our students and community to provide much-needed supplies to the people of Jamaica. This year, the team is seeking beanie babies, match box cars, toiletries, old iPhones with cord, and transformers.
Donations should be labeled "Jamaica" and can be dropped off at the Wilson High School Lower House Office. All donations are due by Janaury 3. As always, your support is greatly appreciated!
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The Berks County Intermediate Unit offers a Guest Teacher Program for individuals who are interested in serving as substitute teachers in Berks County. The program is designed to provide participants with limited or no classroom experience with the necessary training to qualify as day-to-day substitutes. Anyone possessing a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university is eligible to apply.
Guest Teacher training is offered at the BCIU main office in Muhlenberg Township, located at 1111 Commons Boulevard, Reading 19605. The program fee is $25.00, which includes the cost of the two-day training and the initial emergency permit fee. For more information click here.
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