Wilson Preschool @ Berkshire Heights Awarded Highest Designation |
We are thrilled to announce that the Wilson Preschool at Berkshire Heights has achieved a 4 star rating in the Keystone STARS system. This designation is the highest honor offered to a preschool!
A Keystone STARS designation informs parents that their children are in a safe, respectful environment. Programs must meet certain quality standards in four key areas: standards, training/professional development, assistance, resources and support. The higher the STAR level, the higher the quality standards.
According to Dr. Stacey Stoudt, assistant superintendent for elementary, “We are extremely proud of this achievement. The hard work by our staff and administrative team led to Wilson Preschool at Berkshire Heights now being recognized as one of the most highly-qualified preschool programs in our State. We look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve the early childhood education needs of students in the Wilson School District.”
Dr. Richard Faidley, superintendent, also added, “I am beyond proud of our entire Wilson Preschool team for achieving this level of excellence in early childhood education. As a district, we are dedicated to providing our youngest learners with a solid foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing.”
The preschool will also be holding Open Houses for the Wilson community on February 15, March 15 and April 12 from 6-7:30 pm. For additional information about Wilson Preschool at Berkshire Heights, visit www.wilsonsd.org/preschool.
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Wilson Southern and Wilson West are
"Schools to Watch!"
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Wilson Southern and Wilson West Middle Schools were recently re-designated as “Schools to Watch” in Pennsylvania as part of a recognition program developed by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. Schools are selected for this honor based on academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, social equity, and organizational structures and processes. In addition, each school must display strong leadership, teachers who work together to improve curriculum and instruction, and a commitment to assessment and accountability to bring about continuous improvement.
The “Schools to Watch” selection process is based on a written application that required schools to show how they met criteria developed by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. Schools that appeared to meet the criteria were then visited by state teams, which observed classrooms, interviewed administrators, teachers, students, and parents, and looked at achievement data, suspension rates, quality of lessons, and student work. Schools are recognized for a three-year period, and at the end of three years, they must demonstrate progress on specific goals in order to be re-designated. “Schools to Watch” requires schools to not just identify strengths, but to also focus on areas for continuous improvement; thus the three year re-designation.
According to Wilson Superintendent, Dr. Richard H. Faidley, “I am impressed by the level of commitment and continuous improvement exhibited by Southern and West Middle School staff and administration to provide an ongoing focus on educating the whole child by embracing the tenets of middle level education. The Schools to Watch designation is well deserved."
Wilson Southern and Wilson West Middles Schools will be recognized at the Pennsylvania Association for Middle-Level Education State Conference in February, in addition to being recognized nationally at the National Forum’s National Schools to Watch Conference in June.
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Wilson School District Awarded Grant to Buy Propane Buses |
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The Wilson School District has been awarded a grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that will help cover the cost of nine propane school buses.
The district will receive $76,000 in funding as it continues to convert its fleet to alternative fuels in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It’s estimated the move will cut gas usage by nearly 15,000 gallons annually.
The project was among 18 awarded funding through the Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants program. The program funds projects that replace older gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicles with cleaner fuel vehicles that help reduce emissions of carbon monoxide, particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide.
“These projects will help every single Pennsylvanian breathe cleaner air at school, in their communities and at their workplaces,” DEP Executive Deputy Secretary Ramez Ziadeh said. “The impact of these grants is not limited to a specific city block or bound by a municipal property line.” - Article from Reading Eagle, January 21, 2022 by Karen Shuey
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Lauren's Foundation - Scholarship Opportunities |
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Attention High School Seniors! Lauren’s Foundation is currently accepting applications for their 2022 recipients.
The scholarship is for students who have lived through (or are currently dealing with) difficult circumstances, yet managed to keep their grades up and maintain a positive outlook. The essay portion of the application is based on the Maya Angelou quote, “I can be changed by what happens to me. I refuse to be reduced by it.”
The application window for Lauren's Foundation scholarships runs through March 31st. The scholarship application can be found here.
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Wilson Musicians Participate in District Orchestra |
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Seven Wilson High School students qualified to attend the PMEA District 10 Orchestra festival on January 14-15 at Catasaqua High School. This auditioned ensemble includes students representing seven counties and performs professional-level repertoire including Beethoven's Coriolan Overture, Bizet's Carmen Suite, and Danse Bacchanale by Camille Saint-Saens.
The students who attended were Alexander Ferenchick, Penn Hoffert, Allison Kraft, Tanesha Purohit, Colby Snyder, Sindura Sridhar, and Isabella Vitales. Three of these students, Tanesha, Colby, and Isabella, were selected to move on to Regional Orchestra in February.
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Wilson is Well-Represented in Berks Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Festival |
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Wilson High School was proudly represented by 23 students who were selected to perform in the Berks Senior County Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Festival at Kutztown University on January 22.
These musicians were auditioned and selected to join their peers in a day of rehearsal led by collegiate and veteran conductors followed by a community concert performed in the Sheaffer Auditorium at Kutztown University.
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Elementary Students Recognized in Local Competition |
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Recently, students in grades 4-8 throughout Berks County participated in the Reading Hospital Trauma Center’s annual “Scratch Off” competition, which was developed to raise trauma awareness among youth. Students used “Scratch” or “Scratch Jr” to create a scratch project incorporating one of the 2021/2022 themes: dog bites, fire safety or both.
Congratulations to our two elementary students who placed in this year’s competition:
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Winter Concert Schedule-- Check Out Our Remaining Performances! |
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The students and staff of the Wilson School District would like to remind you of the remaining Wilson Holiday/Winter Concerts.
If you missed any of our previous concerts, you can watch them on our District YouTube channel.
Wilson High School
- Symphonic Band & Orchestra Concert - 2/16 at 7:00 p.m. (High School Auditorium)
- Treble & Select Choir Concert - 2/27 at 4:00 p.m. (High School Auditorium)
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Wilson Theater Company Presents: Pride and Prejudice |
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This isn’t your grandmother’s Austen! Bold, surprising, boisterous, and timely, this Pride & Prejudice for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life.
The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?!
Purchase in-person or online streaming tickets HERE for February 3rd, 4th, and 5th @ 7:00 PM.
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Wilson Mini-THON Upcoming Events |
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Wilson's Annual Mini-THON event will be held on Friday, February 25- Saturday, February 26! |
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Register for High School Dancers!
Dancers will be required to raise $45 on donor drive. If you have any questions about registering or how to sign up for donor drive, please feel free to email 2022CurNatE@share.wilsonsd.org
Buy your 2022 Mini-THON T-Shirt!
Click HERE to access our WSD Mini-THON store before February 14th at 2:00 PM. T-shirts will be distributed at Wilson High School on February 23rd and 24th. If you have any questions about your t-shirts, please reach out to 2022GalEmiR@share.wilsonsd.org.
February 23rd @ 7:30am and 2:40pm (UH Auditorium Lobby)
February 23rd @ 5:00pm (High School Entrance)
February 24th @ 7:30am and 2:40pm (UH Auditorium Lobby)
Watch for details on the Community Hours for Mini-THON! It's all For The Kids!
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Looking for Another Chance to Donate?
Come dance #FTK with Wilson Mini-THON on January 29th! We will be hosting a Zumba Night event from 6-8 in the Upper House Gym. All proceeds go to WSD Mini-THON!
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2022 Wilson Youth Baseball Clinic- March 12 |
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The Wilson Baseball Youth Clinic is designed to help students develop baseball skills and encourage sportsmanship.
With these goals in mind, the clinic objectives are to:
- Teach the fundamentals of hitting and pitching.
- Learn proper instruction of infield and outfield play.
- Establish an atmosphere where the values of sportsmanship, commitment, and team are emphasized.
- Send each player home a better student-athlete.
STAFF: Wilson Baseball Coaching Staff and members of the Wilson High School Baseball Team
FOR: Any young man ages 7 to 14
DATE: Saturday, March 12, 2022
Session 1 – Ages 7 to 10 8:00am to 11:00am
(Parents are encouraged to attend the competition finals
and the closing ceremony beginning at 10:30am.)
Session 2 – Ages 11 to 14 12:00pm to 3:00pm
(Parents are encouraged to attend the competition finals
and the closing ceremony beginning at 2:30pm.)
LOCATION: Wilson West Middle School Gymnasium/Auxiliary Gym
Click here for more information and to register.
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Wilson High School National Day of Signing |
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On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Wilson Athletics will host our National Signing Day recognition ceremony for all high school seniors who have committed to play collegiate athletics next year.
The ceremony will be held in the High School Auditorium at 4:00PM on February 2nd and is open to the public to attend. Let’s congratulate these students as they continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
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Wilson Relay Challenge - Open to Wilson Students Grades 2-6 |
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The Wilson High School Track & Field Team is excited to host the Wilson Relay Challenge during the annual Leonard Stephan Invitational on Saturday, April 23, 2022. This year is extra special because we’ve added a track event for our 5th and 6th graders! If you have an interested student, please review the information below.
Events:
Shuttle Relay (2nd, 3rd, & 4th Graders):
The shuttle relay is designed specifically for our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. Each 2nd grader will run a 30 yard shuttle on the infield before handing the baton off to their teammate. All 3rd graders will run a 40 yard shuttle, and every 4th grader will run a 50 yard shuttle. **Teams may be coed.
Shuttle Relays will begin promptly at 12 noon
4x100 Meter Relay (5th & 6th Graders):
New this year is our 4x100 meter relay for 5th and 6th graders. Elementary school (5th grade) teams may be coed. Middle school (6th grade) teams will consist of boys vs boys / girls vs girls.
**Each school may have as many 4x100 teams as they desire.
4x100 Relays will begin promptly at 2:40 PM
Registration:
Please complete the Wilson Relay Challenge Google Form to submit your individual athlete and/or team entry. ONLY ONE entry form is needed per team.
Entries and payments should be submitted no later than Friday, April 15, 2022.
Address to: Wilson High School Checks Payable to: Wilson HS Track & Field
Attn: Tyler Rutt
2601 Grandview Blvd.
West Lawn, PA 19609
Each student participant will get in for FREE and receive one ticket for a family member and/or friend. Additional tickets may be pre-purchased for $4.00 by Friday, April 15, 2022 or at the gate for $5.00.
**Please note additional ticket requests on the Google Form
More details will be communicated closer to the event date. Thank you for your support!
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2022 Wilson Youth Softball Clinic |
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Wilson School District is offering a Softball Clinic to all residents of the Wilson School District on Saturday, March 12 from 4-7 pm at Wilson West Middle School. The clinic will be an opportunity for your daughter to work with Wilson softball players on improving skills, enhancing techniques and learning what it takes to become a better softball player.
The objectives of the clinic are:
- Teach the fundamentals of hitting and pitching
- Learn proper instruction for infield and outfield play
- Teach and emphasize the values of sportsmanship,
- commitment and team play.
- Teach and reinforce proper techniques for throwing, catching, hitting and fielding.
Registration is now open! Click HERE to learn more and access the registration information.
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Valentines for Vets - A Great Way to Honor Our Veterans! |
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Continuing our long standing Wilson tradition, please join us in participating in the Valentines for Vets Community Service Activity! The Valentines are collected and distributed to Veterans who have served to protect the freedom we all enjoy and hold so dear. It sends a message of pride and goodwill to the men and women who have given so much of themselves for our country and for our benefit! Valentines are appreciated from students, families, groups or organizations, such as Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts — from everyone! Please pass this opportunity along to friends and family.
You can participate by sending in Valentines designed, decorated, and written by kids! The more the better! The Veterans hospitals have also requested that glitter, sequins, etc. are used sparingly to decorate your Valentines. Valentines in all languages are appreciated!
In order for the project to be successful, please send in your Valentines by Monday, February 7, so that they can be sorted and delivered in time for Valentine’s Day.
If you would like your class or organization to participate, please send/deliver Valentines to Krista Steffy at Cornwall Terrace Elementary School, 3100 Iroquois Avenue, Sinking Spring. Questions can be directed to Krista Steffy, stekri@wilsonsd.org.
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