October 21, 2022
Community Members-- We Are Looking for Your Feedback!
In conjunction with our work around creating a sense of belonging and engagement, and in alignment with our vision of making Wilson School District a place where students love to learn, people love to work, and the community loves to live, our team is engaging all of our stakeholder groups in a survey to gather feedback regarding their experience in the district. 

The PA Climate and Culture Survey is one part of a comprehensive program to identify, measure, and report on school conditions that foster and promote student academic success and achievement. 
There is a survey that is designed specifically for our community to share their thoughts with us. 

This survey is completely anonymous and voluntary. We’ll be collecting similar data from our staff, students in grades 3 and up, and parents or guardians. 

To access and complete the community survey (specific to individuals in our community who do not have students in the district), please visit the homepage of our website where you can find the link.
Early Dismissal - October 26th!
Wednesday, October 26 will be an early dismissal day for our students. The dismissal times are DIFFERENT from previous years, so please take note! 

Elementary students will be dismissed at 1:45 pm and Secondary students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch will be served on early dismissal days.
Wilson High School Marching Band News!
We would love to see our community come out and support the Wilson High School Sound Panorama on October 22 starting at 6 pm at Gurski Stadium.
 
There will be 11 Bands in the Cavalcade of Bands competition. Our very own Wilson band will be showcased in their show exhibition where they will perform "The Long Winter" (Wilson's performance will be at approximately 9:00 pm.)
 
There will be food, spirit wear, and candy grams for sale during the event!
 
Tickets are $15.00 Adults / $10.00 Senior / $10 Student. Children 5 years old and younger are free! Pick up a program for $5.00 at the ticket booth!
 
We hope to see you all there!
Wilson High School Marching Band To Perform After Football Game TONIGHT!
TONIGHT the High School Marching Band will be performing its show immediately after the game. This will be the first performance of "The Long Winter" show in its completed form for the season!

In addition, the band will be hosting eighth grade band night where the middle school students can come join the band in the stands for the evening.

It will be a great weekend for the Wilson Marching Band!
Mini-Thon Duncan's Corn Maze Fundraiser!
Come out and support Wilson Mini-Thon's Corn Maze Fundraising Event! It is at Duncan's Corn Maze (Robesonia, PA). So many fun activities will take place! Elementary & Middle School families will be from 4-6 pm and High School students will be from 6-9 pm. Click here for registration information!
Grandview Gallery Announces the Opening Reception of "Watercolor & Photography"
Grandview Gallery invites you to join us at our opening reception of "Watercolor & Photography" by Patrice Reeder Martin and Greg Kauffman on November 19th, 1-4 pm.



On exhibit will be a collection of new and existing works of their vibrant watercolor paintings and photography.
Fitzy's Halloween 5K-- Held in Remembrance of Ryder Knechtle
On Sunday, 10/30, Lauren's Foundation will sponsor its 18th annual Fitzy's Halloween 5K run. This year's run will be held both in remembrance of Ryder Knechtle and in support of his family. 

Part of our mission at Lauren's Foundation is to promote brain tumor awareness and research To that end, we will be donating 20% of all registration fees received, matching that amount, and donating it to the Knectle family's chosen charity, Elle's Angels Foundation. If you are unable to attend on 10/30, donations can be made through the website, www.LaurensFoundation.org. Please note that 100% of the monies received through donations will go to Elle's Angels per the family's wishes. 

You can participate in Fitzy's Halloween 5K individually or as a team (max 6) - see the brochure (link below) for details.

New this year, the Kid's Trick or Treat run will be free to kids 12 and under - and they will receive a trick-or-treat bag and free goodies and novelties to fill it up! We will also be featuring an inflatable haunted house for the first time (weather permitting). 

Wilson Senior Receives Honors Status on National Chemistry Olympiad!
Senior Zach Conzaman achieved Honors Status on the National Chemistry Olympiad exam last year. Approximately 16,000 U.S. students sit for the local exam each year, and only two students from each school can move on to the national exam.
The National exam is a three-part exam administered to about 1,000 students each April. Honors Status means that Zach scored within the top 125 students who took the National exam. Congratulations on this incredible achievement, Zach!
Wilson Age Group Swimming and Diving- Info Meeting
Wilson Age Group Swimming and Diving is holding a parent information meeting on October 24 in the Lower House Cafeteria.

Returning swimmers and divers will meet from 6-6:30 pm and first-time participants will meet from 6:30-7:00 pm.

Please do your best to attend the information session! Registrations for the program will close on December 1, 2022. You can register here.

Questions? Contact Erin Kurtz at gooeri@wilsonsd.org or 610.670.0180 x3072.
Second Grade Swim Instructors Needed!
Do you enjoy working with kids? Wilson School District would love to have you on staff for our 2nd Grade Learn to Swim Program! There is no experience necessary as our staff will provide all of the program training. We're looking for adults who enjoy working with students.

Must submit all three clearances to the district for this position. The program runs 5 days a week from 12:00-2:30 pm.

Contact Erin Kurtz at 610.670.0180 x3072 for more info.
Ski Club Registration is NOW OPEN!
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2022-2023 Wilson Ski Club!

Check out the details below:

Registration closes October 31st and students must register online. 
Join our Google class page for up-to-date information:
Class code: kjvghxt

An additional $100.00 will be required for transportation. Due December 16th
Checks can be made payable to “Wilson School District” and given to:
High School - Mr. Brooks (Upper house), Mr. Bright (Lower House), 
West - Mr. Deblack or Mr. LaChance 
Southern - Mrs. Risser 
Our 3 trips to Blue Mountain:
Jan. 12th
Jan. 26th
Feb. 9th
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