January 8, 2021
Free Kindergarten Readiness Program for Wilson Families
We are excited to offer Building Bulldogs-- a totally free program designed to prepare our newest Bulldogs for Kindergarten! These free family virtual workshops are designed to build skills for Kindergarten success and to build confidence for students transitioning into Kindergarten. The program, run by Wilson teachers, has activities so children can experience Kindergarten learning. Building Bulldogs is available for residents of the Wilson School District with children who are 4/5 years old before 9/1/20. Please complete this interest form so we can provide you with additional information regarding the program and dates.

In the meantime…..save the Date for Virtual Parent Information Night on Monday Feb. 8th (times and link to join will be provided as the event approaches)!
Upcoming Important Dates!
Please note that there will be no school for students on Friday, January 15, due to a professional development day for our staff. 

In observance of the Martin Luther King Holiday, there will be NO school for students or staff on Monday, January 18. All District offices will be closed, as well, on January 18.

Our secondary students will follow a modified hybrid schedule for the next two weeks. You can review it here.
Donations Needed for Humanitarian Efforts in Jamaica
This year, some Wilson High School students are hoping to continue the 25+ year tradition of traveling to Jamaica with Doug Dahms for a trip filled with both incredible educational opportunities, as well as, much needed humanitarian efforts. 

The humanitarian portion of this experience is an incredible opportunity for our students and community to provide much-needed supplies to the people of Jamaica. This year, the team is seeking monetary donations (payable to Wilson School District with “Jamaica” in the memo line), as well as, donations of toiletries (see photo for examples of what is needed). Donated items should be labeled "Jamaica" and can be dropped off at the Wilson High School Lower House Office. All donations are due by January 12, 2020. As always, your support is greatly appreciated!
Opportunity to Support Families In Need
The USDA recently announced that the waivers that allow schools to serve ALL children meals for free, regardless of their income, will be continued through the end of this school year. This new announcement is designed to ensure that families are supported with nutritious meals amid the pandemic. Therefore, ALL students are eligible for a free full breakfast and lunch each school day throughout the rest of the school year.

We are so happy that we can offer these free meals, however, there are still families in our district who are challenged to pay their past due food services balances from the previous school year. During these challenging times, we are offering our community an opportunity to donate to these unpaid balances. Donations can be made in the following ways:

  1. Write a check to “Wilson Food Services” and indicate “student balance donation” in the memo line. Mail the check to “Wilson Food Services, 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn, PA 19609
  2. Donate on-line through our e-Funds payment system, by selecting “pay for food services donation.”
  3. If you current have a positive food service balance due to all meals being free this year and would like to donate a portion of that balance to families who have unpaid balances, simple complete this form Foodservice Donation Form 

Thank you for giving back to our community!
Honors Internship Program -- Informational Meeting
Did you know that Wilson offers a High School Internship Program? If you are a current sophomore or junior, take a moment to consider the Wilson High School Honors Internship Program as you create your schedule for the 2021-2022 school year.

This academic program provides real world experience and an opportunity to put all that academic knowledge to work while building a professional skill set.

Students who participate in this program experience immeasurable personal growth and create professional relationships that last beyond high school. To learn more about the program check out this presentation.  

Don’t miss our virtual Honors Internship Q&A event on January 19, 2021 from 6pm to 7pm. You can join the Q&A at this Google Meet link. 
Wilson Theater Company Announces Rescheduled Dates for Little Women
Join the Wilson Theater Company for their production of the classic “Little Women.”

The show will now run January 21, 22 and 23 at 7 pm. Both in-person and live stream tickets are available at this link.

Based on the semi-autobiographical 1869 novel of the same name, Little Women is a story of family, hope and incredible strength. The musical pieces together vignettes which honestly portray moments from the novel to tell the story of Jo March and her sisters as they bind together to overcome the gamut of life’s challenges.

Through the four March sisters and their Mother, the audience witness the power of the human spirit and recognize how love and imagination fuel resilience in the face of adversity.

The show’s poignancy derives from its delicate balance of comedy and drama, melodrama and realism, which all work together to capture the aspirations, struggles and sufferings of the March family. You won’t want to miss this inspiring performance!
Check Out the Wilson Mini-THON Online Merch Store!
Make sure to support Wilson Mini-THON by ordering merchandise from their new online store!

The store is only available until January 24th, so get your orders in now! Click here to visit the store and make your purchase today!
Wilson Learn to Swim Program Resumes
The WSD Learn To Swim Program will resume with small group lessons beginning January 24, 2021.

The program has been redesigned to meet physical distance guidelines. Instructors are trained to perform lessons to meet physical distancing guidelines.

Students in the WSD Learn To Swim Program will still enjoy the dynamic nature of station advancement, while limiting contact with new groups and instructors. 

Swim lessons will be staggered to offer time for one group to enter while another group exits. If you're interested in enrolling your child please visit the website as space will be limited.
Check Out Pawsitive News!
Visit this LINK to watch the collaboration of our Public Relations and Media interns who worked together to create a special news segment called "Pawsitive News."


This monthly production is released on our social media accounts and we wanted to share it with all of you. We hope you enjoy it!
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