Peirce Pride
Weekly update for Peirce Middle School
Dear Peirce families,
This week, the Peirce Drama Club will perform in amazing fashion the Wizard of Oz. The dedication and commitment displayed by the cast, crew, and directors is nothing short of inspiring. We are tremendously proud of our young artists and know their talents will be on full display for all to enjoy-Best of luck!
Also this week, please consider joining the Peirce PTO in the library on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. for their monthly meeting. You may also attend virtually through Zoom by clicking here. All are welcome.
Lastly, Mrs. Rosenberger is still looking for volunteers to assist with this week's book fair. Please click the sign-up link if interested or contact her directly at CROSENBERGER@wcasd.k12.pa.us. Please see the attached flyer below.
News and Notes from Peirce Middle School
Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Peirce!
The Scholastic Book Fair will be visiting Peirce Middle School from Monday, December 9 through Thursday, December 12. Students will visit the book fair during their English or Reading class. You may access additional information by clicking on the flyer below. Any questions may be directed to the school librarian, Mrs. Rosenberger (CROSENBERGER@wcasd.k12.pa.us).
InStride to offer webinar on school avoidance Wednesday, December 11
InStride is offering a free webinar for families who may be experiencing some levels of school avoidance. Information about how to handle the morning struggles, emotional stress, and feeling isolated will be covered on Wednesday, December 11 at 7:30 pm. You may click here to register.
Online order for the 2024-2025 Peirce Yearbook is now open
The online order for the 2024-2025 Peirce Middle School yearbook is open now through Friday, April 4. Please see the attached flyer with the link and ordering details. The cost of the book is $20.
Attendance 101
Questions about attendance? Please see the attached document below that outlines our attendance policies and procedures. Questions may be directed to Ms. Hill (Shill@wcasd.net).
Community Information and opportunities
West Chester High School Basketball Teams offering skills clinics
The West Chester varsity boy's basketball coaches are teaming up again to offer a three separate clinic dates this winter. During these three sessions, the coaching staff will put the kids through the same drills as our varsity teams do. Children will be grouped by age, gender, and skill. We will primarily focus on skill development during the sessions. You can sign up for one, or all three! Please see the attached flyer for all sign up information.
Friday, November 29 – Black Friday, at WC East
Thursday, December 26th –at WC Henderson
Monday, February 17th – Presidents’ Day, at WC Henderson
YMCA to Offer Free Memberships to 7th Grade Students
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering a free membership to any student in 7th grade. Please access the link here for additional information.
Calendar Look Ahead
Monday, December 9: Day 2
Tuesday, December 10: Day 3
Wednesday, December 11: Day 4
Thursday, December 12: Day 5
Friday, December 13: Day 6
Important School Contacts
Peirce Contacts for 2024-20245
Main Office, 484-266-2500
Dr. Joseph DiAntonio, Principal (6th Grade) 484-266-2501 jdiantonio@wcasd.net
Mr. Christian Agudelo, Interim assistant Principal (7th grade) 484-266-2503 cagudelo@wcasd.net
Dr. Judy Maxwell, Assistant Principal (8th grade) 484-266-2502 jkmaxwell@wcasd.net
Counselors and Specialists
Mrs. Lauren Gibb, Counselor, 6th Grade) 484-266-2511 lgibb@wcasd.net
Mrs. Beata Starr, Counselor (7th grade) 484-266-2512 bstarr@wcasd.net
Mrs. Stephanie Roesener, Counselor (8th grade) 484-266-2513 sroesener@wcasd.net
Ms. Akieda Behlin, Intervention Specialist 484-266-2520 abehlin@wcasd.net
Mrs. Brittany Garraty, Nurse 484-266-2506 bgarraty@wcasd.net
Mrs. Natalie Corcimiglia, Caseworker 484-266 2526 ncorcimiglia@wcasd.net
Mr. Chris Beatty, Athletic Director 484-266-2525 cbeatty@wcasd.net
If you have any questions or cannot access the information for any reason, please call the Peirce Main Office at 484-266-2500.
Dr. Joseph DiAntonio, Principal
Email: jdiantonio@wcasd.net
Website: https://www.wcasd.net/Domain/707
Location: 1314 Burke Road, West Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 484-266-2501
Twitter: @PeircePride