We know that this has been an unprecedented time for not only the Wilson School District, but for the country and the world. As we all work together to adjust to the rapidly changing environment that we are all living in, we want to express how grateful we are to be part of the Wilson community. We appreciate the incredible support and encouragement that the community has provided during this difficult time. We know that better days are ahead of us and we will be an even stronger, more resilient community.
Now that we have officially started our summer break, we want to be sure that you do not miss any important information that we will be sharing with you over the coming weeks. Please continue to follow all of our District communications channels so you are always up-to-date on the most current information!
Be sure to visit our District
Website
for
important updates.
Like our official Facebook page
and follow the Wilson School District on Twitter
We Wish All of You a Happy, Safe and
Healthy Summer!
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Congratulations to Our Retirees!
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The end of the school year marks an important time to recognize and thank our staff members who have retired over the past school year (July 2019 - June, 2020). We thank each of these individuals for their dedication and commitment to our district. Congratulations on your retirement. We wish you years of happiness as you enter this new stage in your life!
Lisa Frank, Kindergarten Teacher, Spring Ridge-- 23 years of service
Jeremy Geeza, Technology Education Teacher, High School-- 22 years of service
Lori Mattern, Reading Specialist, Whitfield-- 24 years of service
Kathy McConnell, Math Teacher, Southern Middle School-- 31 years of service
John "Doc" Moyer, Athletic Trainder-- 41 years of service
Donna Noah, Custodian-- 33.69 years of service
Doretta Sheaffer, Physical Education Teacher, West-- 33.5 years of service
Ann Stufflet, Physical Education Teacher, Cornwall Terrance-- 18 years of service
Dale Werner, Food Service Manager, West-- 29.21 years of service
Dennis Zerbe, Central Stores Coordinator, Operations-- 19.69 years of service
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Honoring the Class of 2020
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We had a blast honoring the Class of 2020 at our unique, drive-in style graduation event on Saturday, May 30. Graduates processed through the community while hundreds of well wishers cheered and held up signs to show their support. The ceremony was then broadcast on four large screens, drive-in movie style, on our high school parking lots. You can watch a re-broadcast of the ceremony
here
. After Dr. Richard Faidley officially pronounced the Class of 2020 as graduates, an amazing fireworks display lit up the night to celebrate our student's accomplishments! You can watch a recap video of our celebration
here
.
We want to thank the incredible community members who made this memorable night possible:
Fireworks: R-Phils, Savage Auto Group, White Star Travel, Redner's
Processional Volunteers/ Coordination: GT Church
Gift Bags: GT Church, Chick-fil-A, Moe's
Masks: Magalotti Family
Event Support: Spring Township Police Department, Western Berks Ambulance, Dickinson Crane
Event Coordination: Wilson School District Staff, Administration, School Board
You can also learn about our graduates' awards and accomplishments
here
. We are so proud of this special group of students who showed such resilience over these past few months. We know that you have nothing but great things ahead of you in the future. Congratulations and know that you will always be Bulldogs!
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Thanks to Our Food Service Team and Volunteers for Providing Meals for Our Students
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As soon as it was announced that schools would be closing, our amazing food services team mobilized quickly to develop a plan for students to receive meals for free. Our transportation and operations teams have assisted with the program and we have had many wonderful volunteers join us in making sure that this basic need is being met for our students.
We also want to thank all of our community partners who helped us provide meals over the past few months to our students:
- West Lawn United Methodist Church, 10-weeks of feeding
- Sinking Spring Library, 2-weeks of feeding
- Lincoln Park Pool, 2-weeks of feeding
- West Wyomissing Fire Hall, 8 weeks of feeding
- Whitfield Elementary, 2-weeks of feeding
- Wilson SD Operations Center, 8 weeks of feeding
We are pleased to be able to continue providing meals for our community through the month of June on WEDNESDAYS through June 24. Pick up hours will be between 11:15 am - 12:30 pm at Cornwall Terrace Elementary School ONLY. Students will receive 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches per week at the Wednesday pick up.
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Students Create Literary Magazine
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While our students were engaged in distance learning, a group of Southern students created their first-ever literary magazine. The goal was to create a collaborative publication that could bring joy to the Wilson community during a difficult time.
The students wrote the text, took all the photos, designed digital art and completed the layout. They collaborated on writing pieces, argued about titles, edited one another's work, critiqued page layouts and so much more. We are
incredibly proud of the learning and collaboration this amazing magazine represents. Please enjoy reading it
here
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Wilson School District Honored with 2020 Best Communities for Music Education Designation
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We are thrilled that the Wilson School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
Now in its 21st 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,
we
answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, and support for the music programs.
We are so proud of our staff and students who are leading the way in recognizing that music and the arts are vital elements of a well-rounded education for all children.
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Wilson Recognized as a Project Lead the Way Distinguished School
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The Wilson School District was recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for
students through PLTW Engineering. It is one of just 143 high schools across the U.S. to receive this honor.
PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of PreK-12 students and teachers in over 12,200 schools
across the U.S.
The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access,
engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. Through PLTW programs, students develop STEM knowledge as well as in-demand, transportable skills that
they will use both in school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they take. We are so proud of our outstanding Technology and Engineering Department that provides these unique opportunities for the students of the Wilson School District.
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Wilson High School Earns National Recognition
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Wilson High School has been named a 2020 Best High School, based on rankings published by US News and World Report.
The Best High Schools rankings are produced in conjunction with RTI International, a global research firm. U.S. News receives AP and IB data directly from the College Board and International Baccalaureate, respectively, for use in the rankings. The state assessment data and graduation rates are from each state, and other data comes from the U.S. Department of Education Common Core of Data.
Congratulations to our students and staff who make this type of recognition possible!
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Students Excel at State FBLA Competition
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We are excited to announce that the following Wilson High School students placed in the FBLA (Virtual) State Competition:
Aaron Xie - 2nd place Website Design (project)
Nicole Pasterczky - 4th place Organization Leadership (test)
Joshua Cunningham - 10th place Personal Finance (test)
Aidan Dzousa - 10th place Public Speaking (presentation)
Nicole and Aaron also qualified for the National Competition that will take place this month. We are very proud of our club members' performances in the competition and anxiously await more great performances at the National Level!
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Students Recognized for Excelling in the National French Contest
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Students from Southern Middle School participated virtually in the National French Test. We are pleased to announce that the following students achieved scores that earned the following awards:
Redgie Cadet-Silver Medal
Meghan Cramer-Bronze Medal
Vanessa Gajewski-Honorable Mention
Samantha Herrera-Honorable Mention
Serene Nasereddin-Honorable Mention
Ella Pursley-Honorable Mention
Congratulations! We are proud of you!
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Thoughtexchange Summary Results
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The Wilson School District recently conducted a Thoughtexchange with our community where we asked them the question, “As we manage the impact of COVID-19, what are the most important things Wilson School District should consider to best support our students and families?”
The exchange resulted in 532 participants sharing 422 thoughts. Of those thoughts, 17,726 were rated. Using those themes and ratings, a summary report of the findings of the survey was developed. That summary can be found
here.
Watch for additional survey opportunities that will be shared through our District Communications channels over the summer months!
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