Sun Federal Credit Union, a community partner of the Wilson School District, is accepting nominations for their "People Caring about People" donation program.
A teacher, administrator, staff, or community member can nominate a Wilson student or family in need by submitting a short essay regarding the donation need and how these funds/items can help improve the student's or family's quality of life.
Click here
to review the program guidelines. To submit a nomination, complete the
online
application.
We could all benefit from a little unexpected kindness!
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Let's Celebrate! It's National School Lunch Week!
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To recognize the National School Lunch Program and the 30 million children it serves every day, the Wilson School District will celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 15-19, 2018. The theme, "Recipes for Success" is an opportunity to help us educate parents and students about all the benefits of our lunch program and the appealing choices we offer.
We'll be celebrating the week with taste-testing, contests, prizes, and special-guest servers. Be sure to like our District Facebook Page (
@WilsonSchoolDistrict
) to follow all the fun activities happening throughout the week!
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SAT Boot Camp Deadline Approaching
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Are you ready for your SAT exam? Do you need to improve your SAT score, or are looking for extra scholarship dollars to get into the college of your dreams? We have a solution for you!
A special SAT Boot Camp will be held at Wilson High School, in the Library, on Wednesday, October 17 from 7:45 am - 2:30 pm for only $99! This SAT Boot Camp will help you improve your opportunity in gaining acceptance into the college of your choice.
To register, visit
www.testprepseminars.org
click on register & enter code
wilsonfs.
Registration deadline is Monday, October 15!
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Free Bus Driver Training Available
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Wilson Transportation will be providing FREE Bus Driver Training on Monday, October 22nd, and Thursday, October 25th (must be present both days), from 9:30 am- 1:30 pm for ANYONE interested in becoming a bus driver. If interested in this training, please contact our HR office at 610.670.0180 x1167.
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Share Your Career With Our Middle School Students
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Would you like to share your career with our Middle School students? We invite you to be a part of our Wilson Middle School Career Day on Friday, November 30, from 7:30 am - 12:00 pm, at Reading Area Community College. This fair-style event provides each of our 500 middle school students with exposure to a variety of available career choices. We know that our students will enjoy this experience and grow through the interaction with working adults and role models in their community. If you'd like to share your career with our middle school students, complete the
Career Day Form
.
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Congratulations Amaya Shah and Nia Gallagher!
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Congratulations to Wilson High School students Amaya Shah and Nia Gallagher for being chosen by the
iWRITE Literacy Organization
to be published in the “I Write Short Stories By Kids for Kids Anthology (Volume 9)." Amaya’s story “The Silver Hook” will appear in the Short Story division and Nia poem “Sun” will be featured in the poetry division. We are so proud that our students will be recognized for their hard work!
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Grandview Gallery To Offer Evening Hours
If you missed the opening reception of the Grandview Gallery’s newest exhibit "Andy Bingaman: A Life in Art," the Galley will be open for special evening hours on Tuesday, October 16 from 5-7 pm. This exhibition celebrates the life of Andy Bingaman, 1998 Wilson High School alumni. Andy’s art is explosive in creativity, color, subject matter, and his own personality.
The Grandview Gallery is located in the District Administration Building at 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn.
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Princess and Pirate Party!
Enjoy delicious sweets & treats with friends and family while you delight in meeting your favorite Princess or Pirate. Join us at the Princess and Pirate Character Tea on Saturday, October 27, from 2- 4 pm in the Wilson HS Lower House Cafeteria. Our very talented Wilson High School Theater students will perform songs from your favorite Princess movies. There will be fairy tale face painting, crafts, games and more. Kids--show off your favorite costume and be picture ready! Everyone in the community is invited! Pre-paid tickets are $5 and are available online at
www.wilsontheater.org
.
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Support the 14th Annual Fitzy's 5K Run
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On Sunday, October 28, join us for the 14th Annual Fitzy's Run, which supports
Lauren's Foundation
. Lauren's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was created by the family of Lauren Fitzgerald, a life-long Berks County, PA, resident, who died in 2005 from complications related to a brain tumor that was diagnosed in 2004. The Foundation honors Lauren's memory by supporting local families through a variety of charitable funds that support high school seniors, families with seriously ill children, brain tumor research, and organ donation awareness. Register as an individual or as a team, and there is also a .3 mile Kid's Run! Pre-Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 23. Register online at
www.laurensfoundation.org
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Fall Carnival to Support Wilson's Mini-Thon
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Join us for a fun-filled event before the home football game on Friday, October 19. The Wilson Mini-Thon Fall Carnival will be held from 5-7 pm in front of the Wilson High School Lower House.
There will be a bounce house, face and pumpkin painting, food, and more! Don’t miss this chance to support a great cause!
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Sound Panorama to Light Up the Field October 20
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The 2018 Sound Panorama will be held on Saturday, October 20, beginning at 6:00 pm at Wilson High School's John Gurski Stadium. Sponsored by the Wilson Music Promoters, this year's event will feature 9 marching band performances, including Conrad Weiser, Daniel Boone, Manheim Central, and our own Wilson Marching Band. The competitive band performances will be judged by Cavalcade of Band judges with trophies awarded in each category. Tickets will be available at the gate: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students and children. Concessions will be available for dinner and snacks, along with baked goods and hot chocolate! For more information about Sound Panorama or other Wilson Music Promoters' events, please visit
www.wilsonmusicpromoters.org
. See you there!
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Wilson High School and Middle School Ski Club
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Online registration is now open for the Wilson Ski Club! Registration closes on October 31 and students must register online. You can learn more and register
here
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Registration for Wilson Lacrosse
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Registration for Wilson Lacrosse is open! Follow this
link
to register for Lil Laxers grades K-2, Boys and Girls Youth grades 3-8, and Boys and Girls High School Lacrosse. Fees are discounted for registrations received before 12/14/2018.
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Wilson Aquatics Events and Opportunities
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Our Aquatics Department offers numerous opportunities for our community, including learn to swim sessions, open swims, Middle School and Youth Water Polo, and more! Check out all their offerings
here
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Festival of the Arts Contest Accepting Entries
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It is that time of year! The GFWC Woman's Club of Spring Township is excited to once again sponsor The Festival of the Arts Contest. The Woman's Club of Spring Township has sponsored this contest for 30+ years. The contest includes the following categories: Short Story and Poetry, Student Art and Photography for Grades 3-8 and High School. Entries should be submitted to the student's building office. For guidelines and an entry form, please click on the appropriate link:
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Stay Connected This School Year!
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Thank you for subscribing to the Bulldog Blitz weekly update. You can also stay in touch with the Wilson School District through our official Social Media channels. From important student information to pictures of what is happening throughout our school buildings, this is the place to stay in the loop!
Like our official Facebook page
Follow the Wilson School District on Twitter
If you have a community event or program that you would like to share with our Wilson families, you can learn more
here
about submitting a flyer through our new Flyer Share partner, Peachjar.
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