Wilson Named A Best Community for Music Education |
We are thrilled that the Wilson School District has been honored with the "Best Communities for Music Education" designation from The NAMM Foundation. Now in its 23nd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, our team answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs.
We are so proud of our amazing performing arts educators and our students who, working together, achieved this incredible honor!
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Community Survey - Superintendent Search |
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This week, we announced some changes in the leadership of the Wilson School District. The School Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Richard Faidley at their meeting Tuesday evening. Dr. Faidley has accepted a position as the new Superintendent of the Williston Basin School District #7 in Williston, North Dakota. Dr. Chris Trickett was named the Interim Superintendent, effective immediately, and will assume all responsibilities of the Superintendent of Schools.
Dr. Trickett joined the Wilson School District in 2003 as an educator and has served the District in numerous leadership roles throughout his tenure. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education. Dr. Trickett resides in the Wilson School District with his wife and three children.
With Dr. Faidley’s resignation, the Board of Directors will be working with the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) to facilitate the Superintendent search for the District.
For your reference, below is the tentative timeline for initial search components:
- Position Posting: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 – Sunday, May 1, 2022
- Community Survey: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 – Sunday, May 1, 2022
We encourage all stakeholders to participate in the online Community Survey. We are soliciting input regarding what qualities you would like to see in the next Superintendent. You can find a link to the survey here .
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Community Thoughtexchange - District Right-Sizing Project |
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Recently, we conducted a community Thoughtexchange to gather the input of our community regarding the District’s proposed Rightsizing Program. The exchange asked the question:
“What are some important perspectives to consider as we embark on balancing our student enrollment in our elementary schools through a right-sizing project?”
You can review the results of the Exchange here.
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Wilson Summer Learning Camps - New Site Added! |
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We are thrilled to be able to offer the Wilson Summer Learning Camp program FREE to students in the Wilson School District, entering grades 1st - 5th for the 2022-2023 school year. The purpose of this camp is to offer continued academic opportunities and help diminish the "summer slide", while having fun in a safe outdoor environment. Instruction will be provided by certified Wilson teachers and the Camps will incorporate hands-on learning activities that will strengthen language arts, reading, math, science, and social studies skills. Best of all-- it's totally FREE!
Both of our Brookfield Manor and Sinking Spring locations are full– but we are pleased to offer a THIRD location at Whitfield Elementary School. Space is limited, so register soon!
DATES:
Camp will run from June 14 through July 28 (No camp the week of July 4-7)
HOURS:
9:00 am - 11:00 am | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
NEW LOCATION ADDED! (all other sites are full)
Whitfield Elementary School!
COST: FREE!
HOW TO REGISTER-- Space is VERY Limited; Register Soon!
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Last Chance! Nominate a Teacher for Wilson Extraordinary Teacher of the Year |
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Nominate Your Favorite Teacher for Wilson Extraordinary Teacher of the Year! Wilson Education Foundation (WEF) is excited to partner with Sun Federal Credit Union, once again, for this program.
YOU can nominate a Wilson teacher for this special honor! Two teachers will be selected and each will receive a $1,000 award ($500 from Sun FCU & $500 from WEF)!
Visit this link to nominate your teacher. Applications will be accepted through April 30. Thank you to Sun Federal Credit Union for sponsoring this program!
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Wilson Preschool - Part-time and Substitute Assistant Openings |
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If you love working with children and making a difference for the next generation, consider joining our growing team at Wilson Preschool at Berkshire Heights!
We are looking for part-time assistant teachers and substitutes. For additional information and to apply, click here.
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Support the Wilson Education Foundation! |
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It’s your LAST CHANCE to participate in the Wilson Education Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle and Spring Auction!
You can bid on great Wilson experiences, fun baskets, and more– with all the proceeds going to support the work of the Foundation. Auction closes tonight at MIDNIGHT. Click here to bid!
Take a chance on the 50/50 raffle! The opportunity to purchase tickets also ends at MIDNIGHT tonight! Purchase your tickets at this link.
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Wilson High School Students Participate in Model Senate |
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Senator Judy Schwank (D-11th district) welcomed students from local high schools to her office in Muhlenberg Township to participate in her annual model senate program.
Since 2013, Senator Schwank has invited students from local public and private schools in her district to participate in the program. The model senate consists of three days, two of which take place at Senator Schwank’s district office and the final day at the State Capitol Complex in Harrisburg.
High School students Nolen Pagolu, Danielle Radosh, and Colby Snyder, represented Wilson in this exciting event. The students had the chance to travel to Harrisburg to the Pennsylvania State Senate Building where they gained insight into the legislative process. Thank you for representing us so well Nolen, Danielle and Colby!
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Wilson Theater Company Presents: One Act Play Festival |
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Mark your calenders! Wilson Theater Company is so excited to announce our Senior Student Directed One Act Play Festival! Free Admission, donations welcome!
Show up for great productions from our very creative seniors! All performances will be held in the High School Auditorium.
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Interest Meeting: 2023 Trip to Belize! |
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We are excited to announce that plans are being made for a trip to Belize in Spring of 2023. We will be holding an interest meeting about this trip on April 26, 2022, at 7pm, in the ISTEM Lab in the Senior High Lower House. You must RSVP for the meeting at this link.
This trip will fill up fast, so join this meeting to learn more about where and when we're going, what we'll see, as well as, travel logistics and flexible payment options that keep the tour affordable. Can't wait to see you there!
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Wilson High School is Proud to Present: International Food Sampling Night! |
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Join us to sample delicious foods from around the world!
The event will be held TONIGHT from 6-8 pm, in the Wilson High School Upper House Cafeteria.
Tickets are just $5, and all are welcome!
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Wilson Summer Athletic Camps Are Back! |
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Sign up now for one (or more!) of our many athletic camps this summer. Check out all our offerings, below. Please note that the grades listed for each camp are for the grades students will be entering in Fall, 2022. You can register and learn more at this link.
- Girls Basketball Camp - June 6-9 - Grades 3-8
- Tennis Camp - June 13-16 - Grades K-8
- Girls Volleyball Camp - June 13-16 - Grades 3-8
- Boys Basketball Camp - June 27-July 1 - Grades 4-9
- Girls Soccer Camp - July 25-28 - Grades K-6
- Youth Football Camp - August 1-4 - All players playing for Van Reed or Lincoln Park
- Field Hockey Camp - August 1-4 - Grades 1-8
- Boys Soccer Camp - August 8-11 - Grades K-5
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Wilson Girls' Volleyball Youth/Elementary Clinic |
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Where: Wilson West MS Gymnasium
When: May 9th, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Who: All Wilson School District 3rd – 6th Grade Girls
What: FREE Instructional Volleyball Clinic designed to introduce the great sport of volleyball to our youth/elementary students.
Run by the HS Girls’ Volleyball Coach Denny Werner, HS staff and players…
If interested…email Coach Werner @ DJNW2309@aol.com to pre-register…Include: Full name, current grade and current elementary school.
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This week was one of the most challenging we’ve faced as a District. During spring break, we learned that 6th grade teacher, Miss Jen Sarnes, passed away unexpectedly.
This is a terrible loss for the entire Wilson Community as Miss Sarnes was a wonderful person, teacher, colleague, and friend. She was an advocate for kids and public education in addition to serving as a leader at Southern and within the School District.
We are so proud of the amazing community that we have here at Wilson that rallied together to support one another during this difficult time.
Please continue to keep Miss Sarnes' family, friends, colleagues, and the entire community in your thoughts. Her legacy will live on in the many lives that she impacted during her time here at Wilson. She will be terribly missed.
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