Community Thoughtexchange -
District Right-Sizing Project
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In 2018, the Wilson School District began the process of conducting a District-wide Feasibility Study. The purpose of the study was to provide us with a comprehensive report to use as a valuable resource for long-term decision making about the District’s educational facilities.
The demographic portion of the study shows that we are, and will continue to be, a growing school district! Our increased enrollment demonstrates that our District is a desirable community in which families can raise their children. However, this increased enrollment had caused an inequitable balance of students in our K-5 schools. We currently have schools that are over, or close to, capacity for classroom and support spaces for students, while others have space available.
To address this situation, our school board authorized the district to move forward with a Right-Sizing plan to balance student enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year. You can view the slides from that presentation here.
We are gathering the input of our community regarding this project through this Thoughtexchange by asking 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?” We will utilize this feedback as we continue our work on this project. You can access the exchange here.
Your input is valued and appreciated. The deadline to participate in this exchange is Sunday, April 10, 2022.
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DONATE AN ITEM!
Raffles and Online Silent Auction will be open SOON!
You don't have to attend the event to participate.
There is still time to donate!
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1:00 PM SHOTGUN TOURNAMENT EVENT
Make a Hole in One and WIN A CAR!
Golfer Tee Gift
Free Give-Aways
Mulligans for Sale (3 per golfer limit)
Ticket to the Spring Soiree
(Dinner & 2 Drink Tickets included)
Prizes for 1st & 2nd Place Teams
Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin Prizes
Putting Contest
Space is limited, register now!
FAMILY FUN EVENT
Lunch Included
Free Ice Cream Truck
Fightin' Phils Mascots
Golfer Tee Gift
Free Give-Aways on the Course
Golf "Around the World" Passport stamped at each hole
*Only 18 golfer spots left!
REGISTER ONLINE
For more event information visit:
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Spring weather is coming!
Looking for something fun to do and support Wilson School District students & teachers at the same time?
BE A SPONSOR!
Promote your business and participate in the event!
Can't attend or play golf in the tournament?
A Tee & Green Sign is an easy way to show support and get your name out on the course!
Businesses, families, & individuals are all welcome to purchase a sign.
TO SPONSOR OR PURCHASE A TEE & GREEN SIGN ONLINE
Send artwork as soon as possible to, maamol@wilsonsd.org.
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REGISTER OR PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
*You don't have to play golf to attend the Spring Soiree.
Dinner & Drinks, Live Music, Raffles & Auction.
Individual Tickets ~ $25, same link as above.
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Other Opportunities to Support the Foundation! Cooler Raffle! 50/50 Drawining!
WIN A "COOLER OF CHEER." TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR $25. THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE WILSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION GOLF EVENT ON MONDAY, APRIL 18TH AT 7:00 PM. Purchase tickets here*.
ENTER THE 50/50 DRAWING! TICKETS ARE $5 FOR 1 TICKET/ $20 FOR 10. Purchase tickets here.
*ONE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN. MUST BE 21+ YEARS OLD TO PARTICIPATE.
Your generosity allows us to positively impact students' lives by supporting the
Wilson School District in the areas of Student Experience, Teaching Excellence,
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Wilson Extraordinary Teacher of the Year Nominations Being Accepted! |
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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)!
Click here 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 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 on Friday, April 22, from 6-8 pm, in the Wilson High School Upper House Cafeteria.
Tickets are just $5 and all are welcome!
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Mark Your Calendar for Spring Break! |
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Spring break for both students and staff of the Wilson School District will be Wednesday, April 13 through Monday, April 18. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 19.
District offices will be closed during that time, as well. Enjoy your time off!
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Power of One Day! Opportunity to Support the Class of 2022! |
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We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2022 at their Cap and Gown event! This Wilson tradition is an opportunity to wish our graduates well as they prepare to take their next step after graduation! The evening features the opportunity to win some great prizes, play fun games and enjoy music and refreshments.
Cap and Gown is entirely parent-run and funded by community donations. To help support this event, the Class of 2022 is holding a Power of One Day TODAY! The idea behind this is to raise as much money as possible in 24 hours with direct donations for the Cap & Gown party.
Scan the QR code and support the Class of 2022!
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Wilson Students Advance to National Merit
Finalist Status
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We want to recognize the four seniors who met the requirements to move from National Merit Semifinalist to finalist standing. These students are among 15,000 nationwide who have received this honor. Congratulations to Luke Kline, Nolen Pagolu, Medhansh Singla, and Colby Snyder on achieving this honor. |
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Student Competes in State Math Competition |
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Congratulations to Wilson West 8th grade student Heidi Ding who qualified to compete in the PA MathCounts State Competition! |
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Wilson Students Achieve Excellence in Fine Arts Scholarship Auditions |
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The Reading Musical Foundation (RMF) recently held their annual scholarship auditions and numerous Wilson students received an award. These awards are based on merit, and are the result of students dedicating an enormous amount of time and dedication to their instrument, as well as, a reflection of our incredible team of music educators.
According to RMF, Wilson, by far, has the most representation in the scholarship program!
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Megan Cramer, Percussion
Wilson SHS, Grade 10
Willis M. Rapp Percussion Fund (Grades 10-12), Second Place
Sophia DeLong, Violin
Wilson SHS, Grade 12
Atonement Bach Scholarship, String Recipient
Katherine N. Quartner - Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 10-12), First Place
Elaine Bausher Post Scholarship Fund, Second Place
Ruth & Spencer Overholser Orchestral String Scholarship, Award Recipient
Heidi Ding, Piano & Flute
Wilson West MS, Grade 8
Ann W. Souders Piano Fund, Honorable Mention
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 7-9), Second Place
Kevin Ding, Piano
Wilson West MS, Grade 6
Robert Kreitz - Mark Hornberger Piano Scholarship Fund (Grades 5-6), Second Place
Lexanny Gonzalez, Flute
Wilson SHS, Grade 12
David Bilger Woodwind Fund, Honorable Mention
Anjana Gopal, Violin & Piano
Wilson SHS, Grade 9
Katherine N. Quartner - Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 7-9), Honorable Mention
Ann W. Souders Piano Fund, Second Place
Jillian Graham, Flute
Wilson SHS, Grade 11
David Bilger Woodwind Scholarship, Third Place
Megan Gutzler, Trumpet & Voice
Wilson SHS, Grade 10
Henry S. & Elizabeth S. Gass Brass Scholarship (Grades 10-11), First Place
Isabel W. Sondheim Vocal Scholarship (Grades 10-11), Honorable Mention
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Shaina Jain, Piano
Green Valley ES - Wilson, Grade 5
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Honorable Mention
Emily Leiboff, Voice
Wilson SHS, Grade 9
Holly Altenderfer - Nancy Voigt MS Vocal Scholarship, Honorable Mention
Hayden Llenado, Piano
Wilson SHS, Grade 10
Bruce P. Bengtson Keyboard Scholarship Fund (Grade 10), Third Place
Moriahn Matheson, Piano
Wilson SHS, Grade 10
Bruce P. Bengtson Keyboard Scholarship Fund (Grade 10), Honorable Mention
Siamantha Messner, Piano
Cornwall Terrace ES - Wilson, Grade 5
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Honorable Mention
Aditya Nayak, Alto Saxophone
Wilson SHS, Grade 9
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 7-9), Honorable Mention
Brendon Pagolu, Piano
Wilson West MS, Grade 8
Robert Kreitz - Mark Hornberger Piano Scholarship Fund (Grades 7-8), Second Place (tie)
Tanesha Purohit, Oboe
Wilson SHS, Grade 10
Ann Cusano - Kim Webster Double Reed Fund (Grades 10-11), First Place
Aidan Roman-Rodriguez, Flute
Wilson Southern MS, Grade 6
Thomas W. & Edna Garrett Balkcom Woodwind Fund, Third Place
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Jocelyn Rosinski, Alto Saxophone
Wilson West MS, Grade 6
Thomas W. & Edna Garrett Balkcom Woodwind Fund, Honorable Mention
Griffin Saar, Guitar
Wilson SHS, Grade 9
Aynardi Family Guitar Scholarship (Grades 7-9), Honorable Mention
Emma Seidel, Oboe
Wilson West MS, Grade 7
Ann Cusano - Kim Webster Double Reed Fund (Grades 7-9), Second Place
Benjamin Small, Tenor Saxophone
Wilson SHS, Grade 11
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 10-12), Honorable Mention
Colby Snyder, Piano & Cello
Wilson SHS, Grade 12
Bruce P. Bengtson Keyboard Scholarship Fund (Grades 11-12), Honorable Mention
Katherine N. Quartner - Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 10-12), Second Place
Robert Speece, Voice
Wilson SHS, Grade 12
Kathryn Schiffner Scholarship Fund, Award Recipient
Sindura Sridhar, Piano & Violin
Wilson SHS, Grade 9
Bruce P. Bengtson Keyboard Scholarship (Grade 9), Third Place
Dr. Thomas B. Souders String Scholarship, First Place
Kellen Thompson, Piano
Green Valley ES - Wilson, Grade 3
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 1-3), Honorable Mention
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Adam Underwood, Bassoon & Alto Saxophone
Wilson SHS, Grade 10
Ann Cusano - Kim Webster Double Reed Fund (Grades 10-11), Second Place
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 10-12), Honorable Mention
Andrew Watts, Violin
Wilson West MS, Grade 6
Katherine N. Quartner - Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Honorable Mention
Lauren Watts, Piano
Spring Ridge ES - Wilson, Grade 4
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Second Place
Jenny Xiao, Piano & Violin
Wilson SHS, Grade 9
Bruce P. Bengtson Keyboard Scholarship (Grade 9), Honorable Mention
Katherine N. Quartner - Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 7-9), Honorable Mention
Julia Xie, Piano
Wilson West MS, Grade 6
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Honorable Mention
Ella Young, Piano
Wilson West MS, Grade 6
Robert Kreitz - Mark Hornberger Piano Scholarship Fund (Grades 5-6), Third Place
Lawrence Zeng, Piano & Violin
Wilson SHS, Grade 9
Runyeon Piano Fund (Performance Award), First Place
Dr. Thomas B. Souders String Scholarship, Honorable Mention
Ethan Zhou, Piano
Wilson West MS, Grade 6
Robert Kreitz - Mark Hornberger Piano Scholarship Fund (Grades 5-6), First Place
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Wilson High School Students Represent at
Regional Festival!
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Congratulations to these six WHS Choir members who represented the Wilson School District at the PMEA Region V Chorus Festival.
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Grandview Gallery Opening of "Nature's Beauty Captured Through the Camera Lens of Joe Endy" by Joe Endy |
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Grandview Gallery welcomes you to join us at our opening reception of "Nature's Beauty Captured Through the Camera Lens of Joe Endy" by Joe Endy. We hope you'll join us April 2nd, 1-4 pm, to see Joe's exhibit of award winning, and breathtaking photographs. Light refreshments to be served.
"I am a Wildlife photographer from Pennsylvania. Spine and heart surgery changed a lot of things for me so I decided to take up photography. I love to get outdoors and experience nature. I enjoy other types of photography, but Wildlife is my passion. My spine problems limit my exploration, but I always find a way to get interesting shots. I hope you enjoy my photos." - Joe Endy
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Wilson Interact Club to Hold Their First-Ever
Egg Hunt for Berks County Special Needs Students
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The Wilson High School Interact Club is hosting an Eggstravanganza Egg Hunt on April 3, 2022. The event will take place on Bulldog Field at Wilson High School. This event is being offered to special needs students all throughout Berks County aged 4-21. The event is broken down into three waves based on age; 4-10 years old at 12:30 pm, 11-15 years old at 1:00 pm, and 16-21 at 1:30 pm. We anticipate each age group will take between 15-20 minutes. Interact Club will be providing buddies for each student participating! The Interact Club looks forward to hosting this event for the community!
Check out the information below!
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Communities In Schools - Parent Resources |
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Virtual Parent Forum
The final virtual forum for parents will be held on April 7 from 12:00- 1:15 pm. The Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA) will be presenting information about marijuana and vaping. This event is open to anyone in the community. Sign up at this link.
Parent Resource
Communities In Schools has provided this resource, which includes tips for talking about personal sexual abuse with tweens and teens.
We are grateful for our partnership with Communities In Schools and their assistance with providing resources for our students and families.
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Right to Education - Local Task Force Meeting |
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The Right to Education Task Force functions as an independent organization of parents and other residents of Berks County who are interested in working with school districts, IU14, and community agencies to further the rights of students with special needs. The primary purpose of the Right to Education Local Task Force is to make recommendations that assist in improving, strengthening, expanding, and monitoring programs and services for school-age children with special needs. It also serves as a vehicle for professional development opportunities according to parent and participant interest.
The Right to Education Task Force meetings are open to the public. The Local Task Force is facilitated by elected officials and the Berks County Intermediate Unit. In addition, the Local Task Force is supported by the 18 Berks County school districts. Information about our meetings and contact information along with other helpful resources can be found on this website link.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 5, beginning at 11:30 am at the BCIU Main Office Building (1111 Commons Blvd., Reading, 19612). The topic of the meeting will be "How To Use Reinforcement Strategies."
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The Wilson High School Track & Field Team is excited to host the Wilson Relay Challenge during the annual Leonard Stephan Invitational on Saturday, April 23, 2022. This year is extra special because we’ve added a track event for our 5th and 6th graders! If you have an interested student, please review the information below.
Events:
Shuttle Relay (2nd, 3rd, & 4th Graders):
The shuttle relay is designed specifically for our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. **Teams may be coed. Shuttle Relays will begin promptly at 12 noon
4x100 Meter Relay (5th & 6th Graders): New this year is our 4x100 meter relay for 5th and 6th graders. Elementary school (5th grade) teams may be coed. Middle school (6th grade) teams will consist of boys vs boys / girls vs girls. **Each school may have as many 4x100 teams as they desire. 4x100 Relays will begin promptly at 2:40 PM
Each student participant will get in for FREE and receive one ticket for a family member and/or friend. Additional tickets may be pre-purchased for $4.00 by Friday, April 15, 2022, or at the gate for $5.00. For more information and to register, click here.
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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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The Wilson Aquatic Department is Hiring! |
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We are looking for swim lesson instructors!!! You don't need to be a fantastic swimmer to teach lessons... we're looking for students or adults (15 and older) who enjoy working with children and want to make a positive impact on our young Bulldogs!
As an employee of our lesson program, you'll receive training before teaching on your own. Must have weeknight availability. Contact Erin Kurtz for more information gooeri@share.wilsonsd.org.
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Wilson Aquatics Events and Programs |
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COMMUNITY SWIMMING LESSONS
The spring Learn-To-Swim program offers five different sessions to choose from over the course of three months.
Spring swimming lessons are more intensive and WSD Aquatics runs swimming lessons on Tuesday & Thursday evenings during each session. Each three-week session will consist of five 30 minute lessons.
These five-date sessions will offer three different class times. Specific levels will be offered during each timeslot. Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, we will not offer private or semi-private lessons, open to non-residents, or offer advanced classes this year. Classes are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
AMERICAN RED CROSS COURSES
Starting Tuesday evenings, March 22nd, WSD Aquatics will offer an ARC Red Cross Lifeguarding course. Students interested must be 15 years or older by May 24, 2022.
This course is a two-date recertification class that will teach new skills, as well as, review old skills necessary for a student to lifeguard at public and private pools. Students must attend the entire class, pass all tests, and competently perform the required skills in order to receive certification at the end of the course. Payment and attendance does not guarantee recertification. This new course offered through the American Red Cross includes Lifeguarding, first aid, CPR, and AED training for professional rescuers. If a student passes the course, they will be recertified for two years.
Information and registration are now on the web for the 2022 Spring Middle School Mainline Water Polo League.
Practices will run Monday & Wednesday evenings from March 28-April 28, 2022. For registration and cost information please visit the website.
Wilson Aquatics will resume our evening open lap swim schedule beginning the week of March 28th. Visit the website for dates and cost information.
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