April 5, 2024

Grandview Gallery Opening Reception

You're invited to Grandview Gallery's Opening Reception of "Re: Untitled" by Mike Bair! Join us on April 13th, 1-4 pm, as Mike explores the human condition through his bold and colorful paintings. His simplified graphic forms are juxtaposed by the complex concepts in his work. See you there!

Located in the Wilson School District Administration Building,

2601 Grandview Blvd, Reading, PA 19609

Construction Update:

Construction of the new Performing Arts Center is on track. The asphalt parking lot has been base coated, and the segmental retaining wall has been completed. Demolition of the existing auditorium is underway, with seating and structures being systematically removed to make room for the new facility. Reinforcing steel is set for delivery on April 10th, further solidifying the project's foundation. Stay tuned for further updates as construction progresses. Be sure to check out our Facilities Project Website for additional information.

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)

YOUR ANNUAL BUSINESS PRIVILEGE/MERCANTILE TAX RETURN for the calendar year ended December 31, 2023, and estimated return for the calendar year ending December 31, 2024, along with supporting documentation, must be filed, and all taxes paid on or before APRIL 15, 2024. Annual tax return forms are mailed to registered businesses in January 2024. Please contact the Wilson School District Tax Office if your business is not registered. Registration

forms, tax return forms, instructions, and an online filing option are available at www.wilsonsd.org. Click on "administration" and then "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 or ext. 1151.

Office Hours are 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

District Goal Updates

Join us for an exciting update on our district's progress towards our goals! In this video, we'll highlight the achievements, milestones, and initiatives driving our commitment to create a place where students love to learn, staff love to work and people love to live. Tune in to celebrate our collective successes here.

Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

Kindergarten registration is NOW OPEN for the 2024-2025 school year. Students must be 5 years old on or before 9/1/2024. We can't wait to welcome our newest class of Bulldogs! #Classof2037

Join us for our Transportation Job Fair!

Cyber Summer Camp

Wilson High School Jazz Fest

Summer Learning Camp

Berks Youth Summit at PSU Berks

Youth Education Program

Click HERE for District Event Calendar

For this week's #WilsonWidespread spotlight video we asked elementary students what their favorite activity from this school year was! Check out their responses here!

Accomplishments

Congratulations to Avonlea Lechleitner and Anastasia Pendos on winning the PennHosa Foundation Scholarship for outstanding academic and service achievement. What an accomplishment! We are so proud of you both!

Kaitlyn Williams, Cameran Huyett , and Paige Hinkle participated in the West Reading - Wyomissing Rotary Club's 4-Way Speech Contest. They competed against 3 students from Wyomissing at this local club level, and 2 of them placed. Paige took runner up, and Cameran took first place and will move on to the Regional Level contest on April 6th. Everyone was well prepared, confident, and supportive of each other!

Over the last few months, many of our high school students attended the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District and Region Orchestra, Choir, and Band festivals! Each group had a vigorous audition and selection process, beginning in early December with District ensembles. At Region festivals this past month, musicians auditioned for their respective state level groups, and we are proud to be sending four of our students to the PMEA All-State Conference at Lake Erie in the coming weeks! Congratulations, Bulldogs!

Wilson High School JROTC Cadets hosted the first ever 2nd Brigade JROTC Cyber Security Competition. Teams of cadets from the entire Brigade represented schools from Maine to Maryland while competing in a cybersecurity competition. The US Army allocated all the funds to support each team and we are proud that one of our Wilson Teams earned 1st place! Congratulations, Bulldogs!

We are so proud of The Hunger Fighters from the Wilson High School, The Junior Hunger Fighters from Wilson West Middle School and the We CAN Do It CANstructure Team from Green Valley Elementary! Among these teams, 45 Wilson students and YVC volunteers have made a true impact on our community through their participation in the 7th annual CANstructure Project hosted by Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading.

Congratulations to Wilson High School and BCTC student Hunter Kraeger, who was part of the team that came in 2nd place at the 31st annual Greater Philadelphia Auto Technology Competition. The timed, hands-on competition included ten workstations and a Multi-Point Inspection of a new vehicle. The 2nd place winners won over $188,000.00 in prizes, including 100% tuition to ATC (Automotive Training Center) and 50% to UTI (Universal Technical Institute) and Lincoln Tech. We are so proud of you!

Congratulations, Beth!

Congratulations to our own Beth Schoener, administrative assistant, for being recognized with the 2024 McKinney-Vento Unsung Heroes Award for her efforts in making a difference in the lives of our students and community! Beth is described as a "first responder" for our families who are experiencing homelessness. She is reassuring, calming, supportive, and responsive to the needs of our families. Thank you for all you do, Beth!

School Nurse of Excellence Award

Congratulations to Robin Lysakowski for being awarded the honor of the PA Southeastern Region School Nurse of Excellence Award!

Robin was honored at the PASNAP dinner at the Hershey Lodge Conference Center. This award makes her eligible for the prestigious National Association of School Nurses 2025 Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year Award! Congratulations on this well-deserved award!

Annie Sullivan Award

Autistic Support Teacher at Green Valley, Madison Hynoski, was nominated for the Annie Sullivan Award. This award recognizes outstanding service and dedication to advocating for the well-being of students with disabilities. We would like to acknowledge her incredible contributions to the Green Valley Community and Wilson School District. Congratulations, Madison!

Athlete Spotlight

Austin Kohler, a talented tennis player at Wilson High School, credits much of his success to the unwavering support of his parents over his 12-year tennis journey. He expresses appreciation for their encouragement and recognizes the vital role they have played in his development as an athlete. Looking to the future, Austin intends to enroll in Elizabethtown College and pursue a major in their esteemed 3:2 Physician Assistant Program while continuing to excel in tennis. Despite his personal accomplishments, Austin stresses the value of teamwork and attributes his growth during tough matches to the support of his coaches and teammates. Offering advice to young athletes aspiring to compete at the collegiate level, Austin's message is clear and powerful: prioritize enjoying the sport and cultivating strong relationships within your team.

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Congratulation Head Athletic Trainer

Kiernan Melograna!

Congratulations to our amazing Head Athletic Trainer, Kiernan Melograna, on receiving the PA Athletic Trainers' Society 2024 Service Award! Kiernan will be recognized at the PATS annual symposium in June. We are so proud that you are on our team!

Job Openings

Thank You To Our Partner!

Wilson School District has partnered with local businesses, offering sponsorship opportunities to support our students. This week, a big thanks to Instashine Car Wash for their support!