Peirce Pride
Weekly update for Peirce Middle School
Dear Peirce Families,
Thank you for such an excellent turnout this past week for our 6th grade Open House. We appreciate your support. This week, we will host our 7th and 8th grade open house on Thursday, September 12 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Families will report directly to their student’s homeroom to start the evening. The night will consist of a stop at each core teacher and a visit to the Unified Arts Fair which is held in the cafeteria and library. Please see the attached invitations below.
Lastly, Peirce will begin their after-school homework club (Champ's Club) on Tuesday, September 10 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the library. Champ's Club will meet every Tuesday and Thursday, and all students are welcome. No sign up is required. Please reach out to Dr. Yost (lyost@wcasd.k12.pa.us). Student pick up is at 4:00 p.m. in the front of the school (Flagpole).
News and Notes from Peirce Middle School
Picture Day is coming to Peirce!
Peirce will hold picture day on Friday, September 27. Every student will have their picture taken on this day. No payment is needed on picture day. In roughly two weeks after picture day, students will receive a proof booklet through their homeroom teacher for which families can determine if they would like to order the school pictures. An informational flyer from Barksdale Photos will be shared in the upcoming weeks.
Peirce Post to host information meeting on Friday, September 13 in E 103
Attention, Peirce Students!!
We are looking for new photographers, reporters, writers, graphic artists, and cartoonists to show their Peirce Pride and their unique Voice through lots of Creative Choices. Join the Peirce Post, our online school newspaper this school year. We will have an informational meeting this Friday, September 13 at 7:50 a.m. in E103 or Schoology message Mrs. Eileen Hutchinson, PMS Reading Specialist ehutchinson@wcasd.net.
Check out the link below for the past editions.
Best Buddies Club to hold Informational meeting on Tuesday, 9/17 during homeroom
Best Buddies Club will hold their informational meeting during homeroom on Tuesday, September 17. Students must check into homeroom first and then report to the cafeteria for the meeting. Students should bring a signed permission slip to the meeting (See attached). Any Questions may be directed to Mrs. Almodovar at talmodovar@wcasd.k12.pa.us.
Yearbook Club to hold an informational meeting on Friday, September 13 during homeroom
The Yearbook Club will hold an informational meeting on Friday, September 13 during homeroom. Students should report to the back of the cafeteria at 7:50 am. Attendance will be submitted from the meeting. Any questions may be directed to Mr. Gonzalez at kgonzalez@wcasd.k12.pa.us.
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).
Message from Mr. Fitch-Henderson High School Athletic Events and Ticket Information
Attending a Henderson High School athletic event this fall? Please see some important updates regarding spectator admission to events that require an admission fee, as well as guidelines for attending all Henderson athletic events. Please note, Henderson High School will no longer accept cash sales for admission into Henderson Athletic contests. Please see below for important information regarding this change.
Community Information and opportunities
Asha-Jyothi 6th Annual Run/Walk to be held on 9/22 at West Goshen Park
The Asha-Jyothi Run Walk will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 22 at West Goshen Park. Please see the attached flyer and sign-up information below.
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.
West Chester Nation Basketball to host skills and drills this fall
The West Chester varsity boys basketball coaches are teaming up again to offer a Fall skills & drills session on Wednesday night’s in October. During these four 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. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Calendar Look Ahead
Monday, September 9 Day 3
Tuesday, September 10: Day 4
Wednesday, September 11: Day 5
Thursday, September 12: Day 6
Friday, September 13: Day 1
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