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Williamsville South Newsletter

September 1, 2026

September 1st, 2026 Williamsville South Newsletter with blue and tan geometric shapes
WilliamsvilleSouth NewsletterSeptember 1, 2026

Upcoming Upcoming

Graphic with important dates in September:      **First Day or School:**  Tuesday 9/8      **Homecoming Theme:** Once Upon a Billie    \*\*Homecoming Dress Up Days- \*\*  Monday 9/14: Monsters University (college gear or characters from the movie) Tuesday 9/15: Magic Mouse Day  Wednesday 9/16: Heroes v Villains  (underclassmen vs. upperclassmen) Thursday 9/17: You've Got a Friend in Me  (twin day or Toy Story) Friday 9/18: Bibbidi Billie Blue      \*\*Homecoming Events: \*\*  Wednesday 9/16:  Parade & Powder Puff  Friday 9/18:  Pep Rally (during school), Billies Bash, and Football Game StrongWILL Food Pantry will be collecting food at the football games on Monday and Friday.  Saturday 9/19:  Dance 7 pm - 10 pm NO Guest Passes  **Dance Ticket Information**  - Sales 9/9 - 9/17: Before school, during lunch periods, and after school (most days) - Price:  $15  Monday 9/21: No School- Superintendent Conference Day  Thursday 9/24: South HS Open House 6-9:30pm  Friday 9/25: School Picture Day
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It's time for two of our favorite Williamsville South events: Billies Bash and the Homecoming Dance! Help us make this year the best yet by signing up at the links below to volunteer and/or donate.

As always, thank you so much for your continued support!

Billies Bash Graphic inviting all community members to South High School on Friday September 18th from 5pm-7pm.  Free admission and free treats, food (hot dogs, popcorn, cookies) for everyone! Bring the whole family for an evening of community fun, games and school spirit! Fun activities include four square, sidewalk chalk and face painting.  Special event: PTSA Basket Fundraiser.
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Dance sign-up:
Billies Bash sign-up:

PTSA T-Shirt & Membership Deal

PTSA is offering a $20 T-Shirt & PTSA Membership Deal again!

To take advantage of this special offer, please complete the Google Form.

You can also visit our Memberhub website to shop and learn more about PTSA membership.

Google Form
The Memberhub website:
Blue graphic with a golden disco ball and stars.  South High School Homecoming Saturday september 19th.  We need donations and volunteers for the celebration of the year.  Please fill out the signupgenius or scan the qr code.
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Chipotle Fundraiser for Williamsville South HS PTSA.  25% of Event sales get donated to the cause.  Wednesday September 16th from 4-8pm at 5712 Mqain Street in Williamsville NY, 14221.  Order online for pickup using code: 4JLET7P
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Water Safety Water Safety

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Education Law section 926, effective July 1, 2026, requires school districts to provide electronic or written information on water safety to parents/guardians at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the school district must publish this information on its website. The New York State Department of Health has provided school districts with swim tips regarding drowning prevention, water safety and safe and healthy swimming.

Water Safety Information Page
NYSDOH - Safe Swimming Card

District Committees District Committees

The District has several committees that meet throughout the course of school year and are looking for additional parent/guardian members to join:

  • Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)

  • Safety

  • Wellness

  • Communications

If you are interested in joining, please email contact@williamsvillek12.org and indicate the committee

you’d like to join.

Violation of the Cell Phone Policy Violation of the Cell Phone Policy

Violation of the cell phone policy will result in the the phone being brought to the Main Office, stored and locked away, for the remainder of the school day. After the student's first incident, all subsequent occurrences will need to have a parent pick up their phone. The Main Office will be available until 3:30pm each day for parents who need to pick up their child's cell phone. Phones that are not picked up by the end of the day will remain in school, locked away, until a parent can pick up their phone the next school day.

Now Available! South Spirit Wear Now Available! South Spirit Wear

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South Spirit Wear

2026-2027 Daily Bell Schedule 2026-2027 Daily Bell Schedule

Williamsville South Daily Schedule with school logo and times listed. Period 1: 7:45-8:29, Period 2: 8:33-9:16, Period 3: 9:20-10:03, Period 4: 10:07-10:50, Period 5: 10:54-11:37, Period 6: 11:41-12:24, Period 7: 12:28-1:11, Period 8: 1:15-1:58, Period 9: 2:02-2:45
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Attendance/Bell Schedule Information Attendance/Bell Schedule Information

Williamsville South high School logo with bell tower, book, graduation cap and 1892.
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Phone: 716-626-8220
Please WITSmail the attendance office to provide written notice of an absence.

Parents/guardians should contact the attendance office to report any student absence. If your child needs to leave school prior to the end of the scheduled school day, please call the Attendance Office so proper notification/dismissal can be accommodated. If you have any additional questions regarding attendance, absences, or dismissal, please call the Williamsville South High School Attendance Office.

The following are examples of excused absences in the Williamsville Central School District:

  • Family Emergency
  • Illness
  • Legal
  • Late Bus
  • Medical Reason
  • Religious Observance/Activity
  • School Activity (i.e. Field Trip)


Board of Education Attendance Policy #7110

School Calendar School Calendar

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Take a look at everything that is happening here at South https://south.williamsvillek12.org/parents-students/school-calendar

Athletics Information Athletics Information

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South Athletics: Patrick Lester, Athletic Director



  • E-mail: pjleste@williamsvillek12.org
  • Phone: 716-626-8206


Team schedules for our Athletic Teams can be found at this link. https://south.williamsvillek12.org/parents-students/athletics/team-schedules

South High School PTSA South High School PTSA

PTSA in black large font and "every child. one voice" in smaller font underneath. .
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The South HS PTSA is building an email list for teachers and families in our school community who would like to hear about events coming up and volunteer opportunities. Please fill out this short Google Form with your email address. Thank you!


Join our PTSA: $10 a membership, $6 additional family, $4 student membership. Link to join online: https://wshs-ptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/10349

You may also send cash or a check into the main office.


Come to a PTSA Meeting- they are held in the cafeteria and we would love to have you! These meetings provide an opportunity to collaborate with our administration, hear from our student council, discuss how to allocate the PTSA funds, and be informed about events coming up at South.

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