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The Wilson High School Internship Program allows our students to learn about a career they are interested in pursuing. Our students intern at a variety of local businesses and establishments to gain valuable experiences. The program allows the students to gain workplace skills necessary for their future college/career goals.
We have been highlighting some of our interns on the Wilson School District social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter). Follow us to see what a typical day at one of our high school internships looks like!
If you or your business would be interested in learning more about how you can be part of the Wilson High School Internship Program, please contact Mrs. Stephanie Wagner at WagSte@wilsonsd.org.
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Construction Update:
We would like to provide our community with an update on the latest developments in our Performing Arts Center construction project. Despite limited visible activity, progress is well underway and on schedule. We successfully conducted the pre-construction meeting with the Conservation District. We are pleased to announce that our Chapter 102 permit is officially signed and delivered. This critical permit grants us the authorization to install Best Management Practices (BMPs) for erosion control, ensuring environmental sustainability throughout the construction process.
The initial stages of the project have seen notable progress. Clearing and grubbing operations are mostly complete, setting the stage for the next construction steps. We are now prioritizing asphalt cutting and additional erosion control installations to fortify the site against potential environmental impacts.
The electric infrastructure has been safely disconnected. This development now allows for the removal of the old canopy and the start of the demolition phase. These essential steps pave the way for the transformation and modernization of our facilities. Stay tuned for ongoing updates as we prepare for a Fall 2025 opening!
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REMINDER
Don't forget! There will be no school for students on Friday, February 16, due to a professional development day for our staff.
In observance of the President’s Day Holiday, there will be NO school for students or staff on Monday, February 19.
All District offices will also be closed on February 19.
Enjoy your long weekend, Bulldogs!
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Attention all senior parents!
ROUND #2 If interested in purchasing a personalized yard sign for your 2024 Senior, please read over the information.
ALL orders and payments must be received by Friday, February 16th. to guarantee your order by pick-up date, during the week of March 11th. You will receive an email with pick-up details once the orders are delivered. This is the final order run to receive your 2024 sign.
Questions? Contact: Molly Maack maamol@wilsonsd.org or 610-670-0810 ext.
6918 YARD SIGNS: Size: 18 X 24 inches Double-Sided Color Personalized with Name ONLY (no photos are printed on signs) Yard Stake Included $25 each
TO PLACE AN ORDER: Online Option: Use this link https://givebutter.com/2024seniorsign OR Print Order Form, attached Fill out ALL requested information Include payment (*checks made out to Wilson Education Foundation) Mail or drop-off to: Wilson Education Foundation 2601 Grandview Blvd. West Lawn, PA 19609
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Become a Graduation Sponsor!
The Wilson School District and Wilson Education Foundation (WEF) are so proud of the Class of 2024 and their many accomplishments. We want to help honor them by making this year's Graduation event a memorable one! Please consider a sponsorship or general donation. We appreciate your support and the end of their time at Wilson will be extra special because of your contribution!! WEF provides funds to support the Graduation Ceremony, Prom, and Cap & Gown.
DEADLINE: Please complete payment by Friday, May 3, 2024, to be included in published materials.
PAYMENT: Use this site to make payments online.
QUESTIONS: Please contact Molly Maack, maamol@wilsonsd.org or 610-670-0180 ext. 6918
Sponsorship Levels:
Top Dog - Title Sponsor - $2,500
*Name/Logo featured on Senior Gift and/or materials included in Gift Bags, all other levels below
Red Sponsor - $1,000
*Name/Logo on screens at Graduation, White Sponsor Level, Senior Class Sponsor Level, Friend of Grad Level
White Sponsor - $500
*Name/Logo included in WSD Communication and on WSD Website, Senior Class Sponsor Level, Friend of Grad Level
Senior Class Sponsor - $100
*Name listed in Graduation Program, Friend of Grad Level
Friend of Grad - $50, $30, $20
*Name listed as Graduation Sponsor on WEF Website and in Blitz (1 time)
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Building Bulldogs!
The Building Bulldogs program welcomed future Kindergarten students and their families to Wilson at their first event at Green Valley! Sessions are open-house style, lasting approximately 30 minutes. The Building Bulldogs program is run by Wilson teachers and is designed to build skills, family/student relationships, and confidence.
If you and your child missed it, here are the upcoming events:
Feb. 22nd @ Shiloh Hills
March 6th @ Spring Ridge
March 20th @ Cornwall Terrace
April 17th @ Whitfield
Please register here if you haven't yet. We hope to see you at the next one!
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Valentines for Vets ❤️
Continuing our long-standing Wilson tradition, please join us in our Valentines for Vets community service activity, where we collect Valentines and distribute them to Veterans who served to protect the freedoms we enjoy and hold dear. This act of kindness sends a message of pride and goodwill to the men and women who gave themselves willingly for us and our country!
We welcome Valentines from everyone - students, families, groups, or organizations, such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, swim teams, chess clubs, mom groups, bowling teams, Spanish clubs - EVERYONE! Please share this opportunity with your friends and family.
To participate, design, decorate, and write Valentines. The more, the better! A few special requests from the Veteran’s Hospital about the Valentines:
- Use glitter, sequins, etc., sparingly.
- Create Valentines in different languages!
Send or deliver your Valentines to school by Friday, February 9. This allows time to sort and deliver them by Valentine’s Day.
If you would like your class or organization to participate, please send/deliver Valentines to Pamela VanOstenbridge at Cornwall Terrace Elementary School, 3100 Iroquois Avenue, Sinking Spring.
Questions? Email Pamela at vanpam@share.wilsonsd.org.
Thank you for your participation!
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Order Your Mini-THON Shirt!
These shirts will be worn for the 2024 Wilson Mini-THON on Friday, March 8th.
Each shirt sold will benefit FOUR DIAMONDS mission to help those with childhood cancer.
The sale begins Thursday January 18th and will end Wednesday February 14th at 3:00 pm.
Your order can be picked up at the following times:
Tuesday, 3/5/24 - 7:30 am - 8 am, UH AUD Lobby (HS students only)
Tuesday, 3/5/24 - 2:40 pm - 3:15 pm, UH AUD Lobby (HS students only)
Tuesday, 3/5/24 - 6 pm - 8 pm Main HS Entrance (Anyone)
Wednesday, 3/6/24 - 7:30 am - 8 am, UH AUD Lobby (HS students only
Wednesday, 3/6/24 - 2:40 pm - 3:15 pm, UH AUD Lobby (HS students only)
Thursday, 3/7/24 - 7:30 am - 2 pm, UH counseling office (ANYONE)
Friday, 3/8/24 - At Mini-THON 6 pm - 9 pm, UH Gym (Anyone)
There is NO SHIPPING.
If you are a community member or a person from another school and you want to pick up your shirt during the school day, please email your name to
Michelle Nguyen 2024ngumick@share.wilsonsd.org
or Kaitlyn Coldren 2024ColKaiM@share.wilsonsd.org
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Wilson HS Indoor Show
Join us on February 3 for a day of
performances by percussion,
dance, color guard, and
twirling units from across the
area!
The first performance will start at 12 p.m. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for students.
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High School Scheduling
Wilson High School Scheduling Night is almost here!
When: Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
*Snow date is Monday, February 12th, 2024
Where: HS Auditorium/Adjacent Classrooms
● 5:30PM to 6:30PM Incoming 9th Grade Parents and Students
● 6:15PM to 7:15PM Incoming 10th Grade Parents and Students
● 7:00PM to 8:00PM Incoming 11th Grade Parents and Students
● 7:40 PM to 8:30PM Incoming 12th Grade Parents and Students
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Grandview Gallery
You're invited to Grandview Gallery's opening reception for Kelsey Showalter this weekend, February 3rd from 1-4 pm! Kelsey creates ethereal and intriguing worlds within her work. Her colorful mixed media works invite the viewer to explore worlds in search of something greater.
Grandview Gallery is located in Wilson High School's Administration building.
2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn, PA 19609
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Iron Chef Competition and Benefit Auction will be held Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Wilson High School. All proceeds from this event benefit the Wilson Education Foundation.
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE HERE
Adult Ticket: $20 in advance | $25 at the door
Student Ticket: (18 & under): $15 in advance | $20 at door (Children 3 & under are free)
First Taste Ticket: $30 | Enter at 12 pm, 1 hour before general admission opens at 1 pm, for the first opportunity to sample tasty treats from vendors.
Wilson School District Employee: $18 in advance | Enjoy $2 off a General Admission Ticket. Please bring your WSD identification card when you pick up your ticket at the Admissions Table. *No discounts will be offered at the door, limit 2 per person.
We are also looking for sponsors for this great community event! For details, click here.
Questions? Please contact WEF Executive Director Molly Maack at 610-670-0180, ext. 6918.
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Wilson Night at the Reading Royals!
Join us for a fun-filled night at the Reading Royals Wilson Night Hockey Game! Student tickets are free- Once you add tickets to your cart, you'll be prompted to either add a $0 ticket (for the student ticket) or a paid ticket (for nonstudent tickets). At checkout, make sure you select what school you are from so your ticket purchase proceeds benefit your school!
The game is also pink in the rink/women in sports night, and our very own athletic trainer, Kiernan Melograna, will be on the pre-show panel for women in sports!
We can't wait to see everyone there!!
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This week’s student spotlight was high school senior Mikayla Arthur, featuring her swimming and water polo involvement with Wilson and beyond! Mikayla participates in Wilson Aquatics, club water polo, and the Olympic Development Program (ODP) water polo circuit. She loves meeting new people through water polo, and her biggest accomplishment is winning the water polo state championship as a team in her junior year of high school. Mikayla credits her coaches for pushing her to be a better player in the pool and a better role model outside of it. We are #BulldogProud of you, Mikayla! | |
MVB
Last week senior athletes from our winter sports teams surprised their teachers by naming them their "MVB-- Most Valuable Bulldog." They chose a staff member who impacted them most during their time at Wilson and presented them with a note and rally towel! Click here for a video featuring all the MVB presentations!
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Miss Philadelphia Teen 2024!
One of our very own Bulldogs will now also hold the title of Miss Philadelphia Teen 2024! Congratulations to, sophomore, Emilee Koch on this amazing accomplishment! This year she will spread her CSI of pollinator education across Philadelphia. Good luck and we can't wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish!
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#BulldogProud
The Wilson School District hosted the 2024 Wilson Spelling Bee competition on Tuesday, January 23. Each middle school hosted a grade-level competition, and the winners competed in a school-specific spelling bee to determine the winners! Congratulations to our winners Alice Zhao from Southern and Renee Abdel Wahab from West. They will advance to the PSEA NER-Council IV semifinal online round. Good Luck!
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Temple University Instant Decision Day!
For this Instant Decision Day event with Temple University, seniors were given the opportunity to complete their admissions application online through the Common App several days ahead of the event. On Thursday, February 1st the admissions representative from Temple visited Wilson to meet with each of the students who signed up. Every student was scheduled for a 10-15 minute time frame to meet with the admissions counselor in the Career Center, who then reviewed their application and transcript with them, as well as answer any questions they may have about Temple.
We are grateful to have had several colleges reach out to us this year to set up these Instant Decision Day events which provide our students with a streamlined method to apply as well as the opportunity to meet with the admissions representative face-to-face!
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January Music Festivals
In January, there were many musical events our student musicians participated in through the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA), and the Music Educators of Berks County. After the audition processes, eight of our students performed in PMEA District 10 Band, 14 students performed in county band, 12 students in county chorus, 21 students in county orchestra, and six students in PMEA District 10 Chorus. Way to represent Wilson music!
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At the Coal Cracker tournament at Lehighton, senior Jimmy Garcia won by tech fall to record win number 138, and become Wilson’s all-time leader in wrestling victories. He surpassed Nick Dragonette and Brandon Connor who both had 137. In addition, the boys’ wrestling team also secured their 3rd Berks County Championship in the last 4 years and 12th overall with a convincing 44-19 win over Berks Catholic.
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Congratulations to the Wilson Varsity Co-Ed Competition Cheer Team on their outstanding achievement! Making it to the semi-finals of the PIAA State Championship is a remarkable accomplishment, and now qualifying for nationals is an even greater milestone. Sending a big congratulations to all the talented and hardworking members of the team. Good luck!
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Join Us For National Signing Day!
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Wilson Athletics will host our National Signing Day recognition ceremony for all high school seniors who have committed to play collegiate athletics next year.
The ceremony will be held in the High School Auditorium at 4:00 PM on February 7 and is open to the public to attend. Let’s congratulate these students as they continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
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Unlock the power of emotional regulation in February's Mental Health Newsletter (English/Spanish). Emotional regulation is the key to building resilient, well-adjusted children. In today's fast-paced world, it's crucial for parents to be in the know about nurturing emotional intelligence. This newsletter is your guide to understanding the importance of emotional regulation and how it shapes your child's future success and well-being. Join our community of proactive parents and equip yourself with invaluable insights and strategies. Start your journey towards fostering emotional intelligence in your child. | |
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 ROG Orthodontics for their support! | | | | |
