March 15, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS Wilson Community!

Last Friday, Wilson High School held their annual Mini-THON and successfully raised $98,188.24 all "For The Kids!" Our dedicated high school club members volunteered all year fundraising for this event. High school students, also known as dancers, stood for 12 hours from 6:00 PM-6:00 AM to represent the fight that families face when a child is diagnosed with cancer. We are so proud of all their hard work and dedication. Congratulations, Wilson Mini-THON!

Saying Goodbye to 66 Years!

We said goodbye to 66 incredible years of memories, applause, and countless performances this month! The Little Mermaid cast and crew put on an amazing performance, followed by the band and orchestra concert, which closed out our auditorium. Students left their “mark” by signing the stage and saying goodbye to their second home. Thank you to everyone who has been involved with the journey of the Wilson Auditorium, and let us celebrate and reminisce together as we step foot into the new chapter of the Wilson Performing Arts Center!

For updated information on all district construction projects, please refer to our dedicated Wilson Facilities Projects website.

Iron Chef Competition

THANK YOU!

To every restaurant, sponsor, business, and individual

who has supported the 2024 Wilson Iron Chef!

Iron Chef will be a SUCCESS because of YOU!

REMINDER: Early Dismissal

REMINDER!!! The Wilson School District will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, March 20. Secondary students will dismiss at 1 pm, and elementary students will dismiss at 1:45 pm.

Open Enrollment Begins Monday!

It's enrollment time! Open enrollment will begin March 18 for Wilson Pre-K Counts/Preschool & Child -

Pre-K Counts:

Must make an appointment to complete intake forms. Child must accompany the parent. Income and age eligibility required.

Preschool & Child Care:

Must complete the registration, live in Wilson; registration fee applies.

Please contact the Child Care and Early Learning Programs office for information (610) 670-0180 x 4823.

Click HERE for more information.

Read Across America

Last week, we celebrated Read Across America! Read Across America is a yearly celebration that aims to inspire a love of reading and learning.

The Wilson Elementary Librarians invited Guest Readers from across the district and our communities to read books to students during library classes. In all, approximately 122 classes welcomed Guest Readers!

TWO DAYS UNTIL IRON CHEF!!

Wilson Education Foundation's Iron Chef Competition is THIS SUNDAY!!!!

Tickets are still on sale -

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS Adults: $20 in advance | $25 at the door Students (18 & under): $15 in advance | $20 at the door | Children 3 & under: Free

Restaurants will vie for your vote with creative culinary bites during the People’s Choice Competition. Additional vendors will offer samples and goods for sale. All food samples are included with admission. Come HUNGRY!! SEE YOU THERE!

The Online Silent Auction is now open and will be open until March 22! Click here to see all the awesome items that could potentially be yours!

Join us for an Easter Community Brunch!

Click HERE for District Event Calendar

Accomplishments

1st Place!!!

Wilson Junior Paige Hinkle was awarded 1st place at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional competition, receiving a perfect score from the judges. She will compete in the state competition in the Spring. Her research is investigating the connection between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Specifically, she is exploring a potential biophysical mechanism explaining the link between artificial sweeteners and amyloid-beta plaque formation in Alzheimer’s disease.

Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science is a statewide organization designed to stimulate and promote interest in science among junior and high school students, through the development of research projects and investigations. Congratulations, Paige!

#BulldogProud

Wilson had 8 teams represent the district at the BCIU for the KNEX STEM competition. Congratulations to all teams for their hard work and ingenuity with their designs this year!

National Cyber Scholarship Winners!

The results are in for this year's NCSF, and the following students have won the National Cyber Scholarship Scholar Award for 2024! Congratulations to all our students who qualified for a National Cyber Scholarship and won their badges! We’re so proud of your achievements and for representing Wilson High School. In particular, we would love to celebrate the achievements of the following students:

Dariel Cardenas (Scholar Winner x2 years in a row)
Chase Mitstifer (Scholar Winner x2 years in a row)
Ayush Kale (Scholar Winner)
Quinn O'Donnell (Scholar Winner)
George Dunda (Scholar Winner)
Gabriel Hartman (Scholar Finalist)

The National Cyber Scholarship Foundation (NCSF) is a national nonprofit whose mission is to identify, nurture, and empower the next generation of cybersecurity experts and eliminate the cybersecurity skills gap in the United States. Thousands of high school students nationwide participated to score points while solving a wide range of cybersecurity challenges through an exciting online cybersecurity training program sponsored by the NCSF. Top scorers in the program earned an invitation to participate in the Cyber Foundations Academy, with bonus scholarships and prizes also up for grabs. Over 40,000 students nationwide sought to qualify for a National Cyber Scholarship (NCS).

Scholar winners have earned an invitation to participate in the Cyber Foundations Academy – a multi-week online program based on the nationally recognized SANS Foundations training course and certification – valued at more than $3,000.

Superintendent's Advisory Council

Our 2024 Superintendent’s Advisory Council has officially kicked off . What an awesome group of students from each of our buildings! Each of these students were hand picked by their school principal. Our Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and students discussed ways to increase the love of learning and being a Bulldog!

Athlete Spotlight

We had the pleasure of interviewing Carson Peck, a talented soccer player from Wilson High School. Carson recently committed to Lock Haven University, where he'll study Physical Education and play college soccer. He credits his parents for their constant support from club and varsity soccer to the collegiate level. Carson's advice for aspiring college athletes is “to always make sure you have good grades because grades come first for coaches and also put in extra work on your own at the fields because coaches always know who’s in shape and who isn’t.” His journey demonstrates the importance of dedication and hard work both academically and athletically. We wish Carson all the best as he begins this exciting new chapter at Lock Haven University.

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#BulldogProud

Congratulations to our High School Girls Swimming Team...2023-2024 District 3 AAA Champions! Great job, Bulldogs!

Congratulations Tammy Nguyen!! Tammy placed 4th at Regionals to advance to PIAA Individual Girls Wrestling States at Hershey!!!

Tammy is Wilson's first ever Girls state wrestling qualifier!!!

National High School Hall of Fame!

Congratulations to Roy Snyder, our legendary Boys Swimming Coach, on his induction into the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) National High School Hall of Fame! Roy Snyder initiated the swimming program at Wilson High School in West Lawn, Pennsylvania, in 1964, and at the age of 86, he continues to serve as the boys swimming coach, marking an impressive 60-year tenure.

In his initial 59 years at Wilson High School, Snyder has guided his teams to an outstanding record of 611 wins and just 114 losses, boasting an exceptional 84% winning percentage. His achievements include securing 40 Berks League championships, 23 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) District 3 titles, and four PIAA Class AAA state championships. Under Snyder’s guidance, Wilson has produced over 300 All-American swimmers.

Throughout his illustrious career at Wilson, Snyder has taken on various roles within the school. He served as the water polo coach for 12 years, amassing a remarkable 125-31 record and coaching 20 all-Americans. From 1978 to 1983, he held the position of National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) National Water Polo chair. In this role, Snyder collaborated with the NFHS to create the first rules book and established the All-American selection process still in use today. In 1984, he assumed the responsibilities of athletic director at Wilson, dedicating 20 years to this role.

Snyder has previously earned induction into at least seven other halls of fame, including the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Berks County Sports Hall of Fame, Wilson Athletic Hall of Fame, East Stroudsburg University Athletic Hall of Fame, Pennsylvania Aquatic Hall of Fame, Berks County Aquatic Hall of Fame, and the NISCA Hall of Fame.

Congratulations on yet another amazing accomplishment, Coach Snyder. We are so honored to have you in our Bulldog Family!

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March Mental Health Newsletter

Discover the secrets to Family Happiness! In March’s Family Mental Health Newsletter (English/Spanish), we delve into the profound insights from the Harvard Happiness Study and how they can transform your family's well-being. Learn how to nurture strong bonds, manage stress, and create a positive environment where happiness thrives. From teaching your kids the power of positivity to embracing change and resilience. Keep your family smiling by fostering happiness at home!

As always, check out the ParentGuidance.org resources where you can access free courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics. Check out the course titled, Everyday Happiness. To access the course, simply navigate to ParentGuidance.org and click On-Demand Courses.