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Vol. 3, Issue 17 Friday, March 24, 2017
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The following dates are scheduled snow make-up days: April 17, April 18, May 8 and May 30.
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"SHREK THE MUSICAL, JR." The middle school musical is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 24 and March 25.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $5.
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WELCOME, CLASS OF 2030!
Kindergarten registration for the 2017-18 school year is scheduled for March 27-31. For more information on our new process,
click here.
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We're looking for your feedback on our district and about the individual school your child attends in our "School Quality Survey."
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Take a peek inside the district with some highlights of what's been happening in the district. This newsletter's purpose is to give you, a member of our community, an overview of school news and events, student and faculty achievements, along with the latest from our education foundation.
Please remember that you can share this newsletter with your friends by simply clicking "Forward Email" at the bottom of this screen.
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The WAHS music department presented Broadway's "Hairspray" in two performances on March 17 and 18.
The musical, which starred WAHS's Lindsey Taylor as Tracy Turnblad, is set in 1962 Baltimore and follows "the lovable plus-size teen ... (as she pursues her) only one desire - to dance on the popular 'Corny Collins Show.' When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen (Nell Barbour), win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin (Ethan Fisher), and integrate a network ... all without denting her 'do!"
Some information provided here is courtesy of Music Theatre International. For more information on the musical itself, click here.
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'BARRAGE 8' COMING TO WAHS
Super String Group Barrage 8 is set to take the WAHS stage at 7:30 p.m. on April 5 - and district students are ready to join them.
The ensemble, known worldwide for their high energy, panache and innovative stage performance, represents a re-imagining of the string octet: five violins, viola, cello and double bass. The instrumentation drives a rich and powerful sonic palette that further explores the musical diversity in the Barrage 8 compositions and arrangements.
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New Immunization Requirements for K-12 Students 2017-18 School Year Released
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released new school immunization requirements for kindergarten through 12th-grade students, beginning with the 2017-18 academic year.
According to the state, students in all grades will need the following immunizations for attendance:
- four doses of tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis* (one dose on or after 4th birthday),
- four doses of polio (fourth dose on or after 4th birthday and at least six months after previous dose given),
- two doses of measles, mumps and rubella**,
- three doses of hepatitis B, and
- two doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity.
Seventh- through 12th-grade students will now have the following additional immunization requirements for attendance:
- two doses meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV):
- first dose is given 11-15 years of age for entry into seventh grade;
- a second dose is required at age 16 or entry into senior year;
- if the dose was given at 16 tears of age or older, only one dose is required; and
- one dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) is required for entry into seventh grade.
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State Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding Visits, Reads at Jackson
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Secretary Redding read the book "Before We Eat: Farm to Table," by Pat Brisson and Mary Azarian, which also was donated to the Jackson library. The students each received an activity plate to illustrate which foods they like to eat the most. The secretary is visiting schools throughout the state in an effort to help children learn about and appreciate how our food is produced.
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Best of luck to our
SEVEN Odyssey of the Mind teams from Cochran Primary, Curtin Intermediate, Lycoming Valley Intermediate and WAHS that will compete in the State Tournament in Moon, Pa., on Saturday, April 1!
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WAMS Announces, Recognizes Its 2016-17 Yearbook Cover Design Contest Winners
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The Williamsport Area Middle School announced its yearbook cover design contest winners.
Voted on by the student body, the top winner this year is Tre Taylor, who was awarded a $25 Visa gift card; second place is Sean Jensen, who was awarded a $15 Amazon gift card; and third-place winner is McKenna Weigel, who received a $10 Starbucks gift card.
The contest had a total of 21 submissions, each focused on the student-selected theme of social media.
Pictured here from left is Sean Jensen and Tre Taylor with their winning entries and prizes.
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5 WAHS Musicians Qualify to Move on to All-State PMEA Orchestra in Erie in April
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Five of the 11 Williamsport Area High School students who recently performed in Pennsylvania Music Educators Association's (PMEA) Region Orchestra secured placement in the PMEA All-State Orchestra.
The five students qualified to perform at the state level through competitive audition. Those students are:
Alisha Chen and
William Knauth, viola 1;
Juliet Jacques, viola;
Ben Byham, double bass; and
Michael LeBlanc, trombone.
These students will perform with the PMEA All-State Orchestra in April in Erie.
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Reunion News
- The Class of 1977 will celebrate its 40th class reunion on July 15, 2017. The reunion will take place from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Zafar Grotto Rafaz Club, 381 E. Second St., South Williamsport. Cost is $40/person. If anyone have any information on 1977 graduates, please contact Mike Banzhaf. He can be best reach via his personal email [email protected].To RSVP and to mail your payments, please send to Mr. Banzhaf at 178 Laurel Run Circle, Williamsport, PA 17701.
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For more on alumni information, or to submit your own alumni
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