Over the past week, Wilson School District hosted multiple Veterans Day celebrations for students and their family members who have served our country. They were honored with an assembly, parade, a wall of heroes, and special breakfast! Wilson School District thanks our veterans for their hard work and dedication to our country. | |
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Breaking Ground: High School Performing Arts Center Project Moves Forward!
We are thrilled to announce a major stride in our ongoing commitment to elevate the learning environment within our school district. Over the past few years, one of our primary focus areas has been the assessment and enhancement of our district's facilities. We are excited to share that progress is well underway, particularly with the highly anticipated renovation of our High School Performing Arts Facilities.
During the November 6 board meeting, our School Board took a significant step forward by voting to award the project bids. This decision brings us one step closer to the realization of a new Performing Arts Center.
The vote not only signifies the project's approval but also allows us to move into the construction phase. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has played a crucial role in transforming this project from vision to reality. A special acknowledgment goes to our dedicated school board members and the impassioned students, staff, and community members who advocated for this new facility, paving the way for future generations.
With the construction of the new facility scheduled to begin the first week of January, we are gearing up for an exciting chapter. Regular updates about the project will be shared with the community as we approach the groundbreaking. For those eager to stay in the loop, detailed information is available on our dedicated Construction Project website.
As we move forward with this construction project, your ongoing support is greatly appreciated as we work together to create a school district and community where "students love to learn, staff love to work, and people love to live!"
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Mental Health Series
Join us for our next Mental Health Series! This series will focus on managing and replacing negative emotions. This month, you can join us in person and talk with other families who may be going through the same experiences as you! Pizza and refreshments will be provided from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Parent viewing and child care will begin at 7 p.m. If you can't make it in person, join us over Zoom!
Sign up for in-person here.
Sign up for zoom here.
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REMINDER that Wilson School District will be following an altered schedule the week beginning November 20.
All students will have an early dismissal on Monday, November 20, and Tuesday, November 21. Secondary students will be dismissed at 11:00 am. Elementary students will be dismissed at 11:45 am.
There will be NO school for students from Wednesday, November 22 through Monday, November 27, in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, November 28.
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Grandview Gallery - THIS SUNDAY!
Winter Wonderland celebrates our student artists from Whitfield Elementary School! Their Art Teacher, Mrs. Flanagan, works closely with her students to explore creativity in a fun and positive environment.
Join us, this Sunday, for the opening reception on November 19 from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.!
Grandview Gallery is located in Wilson High School's Administration building:
2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn
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Stocking for Soldiers
Wilson High School boasts a remarkable group of community-focused students, and one standout individual is Anthony Fiore, an 11th-grade student. Anthony is currently spearheading a collection drive for essential items destined for deployed troops overseas. This initiative, known as Stockings for Soldiers, is in collaboration with Keystone Military Families. They aim to gather donations to create holiday stockings for troops stationed abroad. Serving as the Youth Ambassador for Keystone Military Families, Anthony has dedicated a decade to organizing this collection.
For those wishing to contribute, donations can be dropped off at any Wilson school building until Thursday, November 30th. Additionally, there will be a special community collection event in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police on Friday, December 1st, from 7:30 am to 8:15 am. This event will take place in front of the High School building at the main entrance on Grandview Blvd.
For a list of items that would be particularly appreciated as donations, please click here. If you have a family member or friend stationed abroad, you can also click here to arrange for a care package to be sent to them. Your support is greatly valued.
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This week’s Wilson Widespread was a club spotlight featuring the Hope for Humanity Club, founded by club president Matthew Brocchi. Matthew founded the club his junior year at Wilson as a way to continue his passion for volunteerism and helping others. Hope for Humanity holds donation drives, connects Wilson students to local volunteer opportunities, and organizes fundraisers to benefit local non-profit organizations. To find more information about the club, a student can access the club website on Wilson’s club hub page, and to join, they can approach Matthew Brocchi.
Club Website: https://tinyurl.com/HopeForHumanityClub
Matthew Brocchi student contact: @Matthew Brocchi
Wilson Widespread is a project created from the collaboration of the High School Media and Communications interns! It is a series featuring Wilson students, clubs, alumni, and helpful resources. Regarding the alumni spotlight, our goal is to share stories of Wilson alumni and to spread this information to inspire future Wilson generations. Whether you are in the workforce, college, trade school, military, etc., if you are an alumni, please complete your information in the linked google form for a chance to be featured!
Wilson Widespread Alumni Spotlight form
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Remembering the Holocaust
The 7th grade Global Studies and English classes at Wilson Southern are on a journey to learn about the Holocaust. While learning about the atrocities and inhumanity during this time period, the students will also be trying to answer the question, “What is 6 million?” It is a concept and a number most of us cannot fathom, yet we would like to make it tangible for our students. Inspired by the documentary "6 Million Paper Clips", these classes will be collecting paper clips, one representing each Jewish life lost during the Holocaust, as a way to honor those lives.
If you would like to donate, please send your COUNTED paper clips to:
Wilson Southern Middle School
Attn: Lauren O'Brien
3100 Iroquois Ave.
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
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#BulldogProud
National Merit honors are determined based on a student's performance on the PSAT. Each year, approximately 1.3 million high school students take the PSAT. Of those, 34,000 or 2.6% of students are named Commended Scholars, and 16,000 or 1.2% are chosen as National Merit Scholar Semifinalists. Congratulations to these four Bulldogs for this fantastic accomplishment!
Receiving National Merit Commendation: Jason Kaufmann, Toby Beougher, Angela Rapp
Named a National Merit Semifinalist: Kofi Anokye
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Young Ambassador of PA
Congratulations to sophomore, Emilee Koch, for being named one of PennDOT and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Young Ambassadors!
The Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania initiative serves as a platform for students to develop essential civic leadership skills and gain hands-on experience in advocating for environmentally friendly practices. Throughout the program 8 month program, participants will champion the cause of clean and beautiful communities, embodying the principles of sustainability and community pride.
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Airyanna Kline, a standout senior volleyball player at Wilson High School who recently earned the title of Berks Player of the Year for her outstanding performance in the sport. Airyanna's journey in volleyball began in 7th grade, where she fell in love with the game. From then on, she chose to drop all other sports and worked exclusively on volleyball. She plays year-round, participating in school volleyball in the fall, club competitions in the winter and spring, and continuing to work on her game throughout the summer.
When asked about role models, Airyanna spoke about John Cook, the head coach of the Nebraska volleyball program. She admires his tireless efforts to elevate women's volleyball, citing his impact on garnering respect for the sport. Looking to the future, Airyanna plans to play volleyball in college and major in biochemistry.
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Father-Son Duo of the Year
Senior Tommy Houck on the Boys’ Water Polo team has been crowned Pennsylvania Water Polo Player of the Year. Houck's exceptional performance shattered records, marking an amazing fear of a 70-goal and 70-assist season. His unparalleled skill and dedication have not only earned him individual recognition but have also propelled the team to new heights. Adding to the celebration, Tommy's father, Coach Tom Houck, secured his first Coach of the Year award. The father-son duo's success highlights the transformative impact of their collective efforts, shaping a legacy that will resonate in Wilson's water polo program for years to come.
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Boys Water Polo
In the boys’ water polo state final, the Wilson Boys' Water Polo team faced a rollercoaster of emotions against North Penn. Initially trailing 4-0, the boys displayed remarkable resilience, staging a comeback to level the score at 4-4. However, North Penn delivered a heart-wrenching blow, clinching the game-winning goal in the final minute, securing a 5-4 victory. Earlier in the year, Wilson had beaten North Penn with a convincing 11-6 win, with both teams knowing a rematch later in the season seemed inevitable. Despite the setback, the boy’s journey showcased their determination and skill on the water, and we like to congratulate them on their excellent season!
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School Store
The Wilson School District is pleased to offer an official online school store. This store allows our students, families, alumni, and community supporters to purchase official Wilson items throughout the year. Standard merchandise will always be available and limited-time seasonal offerings will also be offered.
The goal of this store is to increase the opportunity for our Wilson fans to acquire high-quality Wilson merchandise! Any profits made from the store go to directly back to our students and staff! Be sure to check out all our offerings here. In order to have your merchandise before the start of the Winter break, please place your order by December 3, 2023.
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