Spring Offerings at the Wilson School Store
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We officially launched our online School Store a few months ago and the response has been terrific! We are excited to offer some new items-- perfect for Spring! This Wilson School Store allows our students, families, alumni, and community supporters to purchase official Wilson items throughout the year. The goal of this store is to increase the opportunity for our Wilson fans to acquire high-quality Wilson merchandise! Any profits made from the store can be directed to an individual school building, or to the District in general. Be sure to check out all our offerings
here.
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Don't Forget Spring Break Starts Thursday, April 18!
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Spring break for both students and staff of the Wilson School District will be Thursday, April 18 through Monday, April 22.
Classes resume on Tuesday, April 23. District offices will be closed during that time, as well. Enjoy your time off!
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It's Spring Concert Season!
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Spring is finally here, and so is the spring concert season! Our dedicated and hardworking students are excited and eager to delight you with their many musical talents, whether it is in the chorus, concert band, or orchestra. In addition, many of our buildings will be hosting art shows, showcasing the creative abilities of our students! Please join us at any, or all, of the concerts as they are all FREE and open to the public. Please Click
Here
for the complete schedule.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING UPDATES from last week’s schedule:
High School Jazz Concert is on April 15 at 7 pm and the High School Choir Concert is on May 28 at 7 pm.
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Wilson Education Foundation Facilitated Scholarships
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The following scholarships are facilitated through the Wilson Education Foundation and applications are now being accepted:
Anne Douglas-Minnich Future Enterprises Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is presented to a Wilson High School Senior from the Special Education Department, who demonstrates the intention to pursue post-secondary education or technical training (to a two or four-year institution) after graduation. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 3. This scholarship is awarded at the Academic Awards Ceremony.
Lorin Maurer Memorial Scholarship
Recipients of this award will possess a strong balance of academic, athletic, and leadership skills. Minimum requirements for the scholarship are a GPA of 3.0 and participation in one varsity sport. In addition to the attributes listed above, interested scholarship applicants should demonstrate exemplary teamwork, the ability to persevere through difficult obstacles, and have a very strong work ethic. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 26. This scholarship is awarded at the Athletic Awards Ceremony.
Wilson High School Student Government Scholarship
The Wilson High School Student Government is offering a $500 scholarship to any graduating senior that intends to further their education at an accredited college or vocational institution. Students must be passionate about their school and community. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. The scholarship recipient will be announced in late May. This scholarship is open to ALL graduating seniors at Wilson High School that are planning on continuing their education at a college or vocational school.
General (RET) US Army Fred & Denise Franks Scholarship for Public Service
The General (Ret) US Army Fred & Denise Franks Scholarship for Public Service will be granted to a member of the senior class, who demonstrates intention to pursue a future in Public Service. Ideal candidates will be completing a 4-year field of study at an accredited school in the field of: health care, education, or other public service major. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 3. This scholarship is awarded at the Academic Awards Ceremony.
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Whitfield Students Raise Over $12,000!
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Congratulations to Whitfield Elementary's students, families, and friends for raising over $12,000 in the "Kids Heart Challenge" for the American Heart Association. In Whitfield's PE classes, students learned about their hearts, raising their heart rates through jumping rope activities, and learning how to keep their hearts healthy. The top five fundraising students got to turn Jayme Worrell, the PE teacher at Whitfield, into an ice cream sundae at their monthly assembly. Thank you, Whitfield!!!
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Wilson High School Excels in County Reading Olympics
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Congratulations to the team from Wilson High School that placed 2nd out of 14 teams at the High School Reading Olympics, held on April 10, at the Berks County Intermediate Unit. Each team read 45 books and competed in three rounds of questions. Way to go Wilson team members: Ashanti Lopez, Amaya Shah, Amelia Fortunato, Juliet McSweeney, Anna Gutzler, Colby Snyder, Medhansh Singla, Samantha Cobaugh, and Jenny Tang.
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High School Teacher Finalist for Annie Sullivan Award
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Congratulations to high school multiple disabilities teacher, Tannen Summons, for being named a finalist for the Annie Sullivan Award. This Annie Sullivan Award Program recognizes individuals in Berks County who encourage the understanding and promotion of students with disabilities in their school or community. Tannen was honored at a reception at the Berks County Intermediate Unit main office. We commend you, Tannen, for your outstanding efforts!
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4th Annual International Food & Culture Festival
Everyone is cordially invited to have a taste of the world at the 4th Annual International Food & Culture Festival on Friday, April 26! Come to experience food, culture, and performances from around the world! Students will be representing various countries such as Egypt, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, West African, Asian countries, and more! Admission to the event is free and food prices will be between $1 and $2. Please join us on Friday, April 26, from 5:00-7:30 pm in the High School Lower House Cafeteria (enter through the parking lot entrance). All are welcome!
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Grandview Gallery Presents: Pigments of My Imagination
Please join us at the Grandview Gallery opening reception of "Pigments of My Imagination" by Steve Fabian, on May 2, from 5-7:30 PM. In this exhibition, Steve explores his imagination through the vibrant colors of his pigments. His work brings to life a variety of subject matter all connected through his marriage of color and design.
Lite refreshments to be served. We hope to see you there!
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Cap and Gown Fundraiser
Support the Class of 2019 at a fundraising event on Wednesday, April 24, at Austin’s, Coastal Grille, or Brickstone’s Mighty Fine Food and Spirits. 20% of all food purchases made that evening will be donated back to the Cap and Gown party. Thanks for your support of our graduating seniors! You must present the invitation, found
here
, to receive the donation.
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Register Now for Wilson Athletic Camps/Clinics
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The Wilson School District offers, to residents of the Wilson School District, sports camps/clinics designed to give students the opportunity to improve skills, enhance techniques, and enjoy their sport or activity. Wilson coaches to staff the camps along with Wilson athletes and sometimes special guest staff. Each camp has a size limit (min/max). Registration for all camps is first to come - first served. Please visit the
Athletics Webpage
for registration information.
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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS AND BUSINESSES THAT TRANSACT WHOLESALE, RETAIL, SERVICE, AND RENTAL BUSINESS WITHIN THE WILSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Includes Sinking Spring Borough, Lower Heidelberg Township, Spring Township, and the Wyomissing Borough North of the railroad track)
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YOUR ANNUAL BUSINESS PRIVILEGE/MERCANTILE TAX RETURN for the calendar year ended December 31, 2018, and an estimated return for the calendar year ending December 31, 2019, along with supporting documentation, must be filed on, or before, April 15, 2019. Annual tax return forms are mailed to registered businesses in January 2019. If your business is not registered, please contact the Wilson School District Tax Office. Registration forms, tax return forms, instructions, as well as, an online filing option are available at www.wilsonsd.org, administration, business office. If you have any questions relative to the tax, you may contact the Wilson School District Tax Office, 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn, PA 19609-1324, or call (610) 670-0180, ext. 1117. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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