Williamsville South Newsletter
October 28, 2026
Upcoming
- October 28 – Trunk or Treat
- October 29 – Fall Chorus Concert at 7:00 PM
- November 5 – Financial Aid Night @ North at 7:00 PM
- November 6 – Fall Play at 7:00 PM
- November 7 – Fall Play at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
- November 11 – No School (Veterans Day)
- November 12 – Band Spectrum Concert at 7:00 PM
NYSSMA Area-All State
Congratulations to all of our incredible young musicians at Williamsville South High School!
We had a total of 25 musicians will represent Williamsville in this year's distinguished NYSSMA Area-All State music groups:
5 were selected for the Junior High Area-All State (Grades 7-9)
Students selected: Alec Girardi, Hannah Klapper, Ezra Poulin, Mona Sengupta, and Aditi Myneni.
20 selected for Senior High Area-All State (Grades 10-12)
Students selected: Melanie Skalski, Arielle Thompson, Elliot Czesak, Evan Johns, Isaiah Franko, Carol Li, Brandon Wu, Katharine Udy, Athena Clabeaux, Grayson Overton, Roman Clabeaux, Zoe Moran, Saheb Sarkar, Gracelyn Seifert, Elliott Halstead, and Ellie Bowers.
Alternates: Ellah Buckley, Alan Ma, Liam Pfeister, and Leonardo Sanders.
Congratulations!
Join Science Olympiad!
Williamsville Wall of Fame
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 - Wall of Fame Inductees! These distinguished alumni will be inducted on Friday, November 13th and also have a chance to visit their high schools to speak with students!
Williamsville East High School
Adam Kreutinger Puppeteer, Artistic Designer, and Teacher – Class of 2006
Frances Dixon – Colonel, United States Air Force – Class of 2002
Nicole Blackwell – Administrative Director of Legal Services at Mental Health Advocates of WNY - Class of 2001
Williamsville North High School
Adam Haas – Air Force Officer & Healthcare Transformation Leader - Class of 2005
Dr. Amanda Edwards –Team Sports Psychologist for the Buffalo Sabres – Class of 2002
Victoria Dillon – A Strategic Communications, Media Relations, and Public Affairs Professional – Class of 2001
Williamsville South High School
Stephanie Mulhern Ogorzalek – National and Global Leader on Gender Equality and Women's Rights – Class of 2007
William “Craig” Macy – Deputy Commissioner of the Buffalo Police Department - Class of 1999
Dr. Melissa Milkie – Professor of Sociology, University of Toronto & Professor Emerita, University of Maryland – Class of 1983
Dr. John C. Tangeman – Medical Director, Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo – Class of 1975
The PTSA-Andiamo Fundraiser
The PTSA–Andiamo Fundraiser Is Back!
Enjoy a delicious dinner while supporting our PTSA! 🍝
Choose from these tasty options:
- Penne with Meatballs – $16
- Stuffed Shells – $16
- Chicken Parmesan with Pasta – $19
- Cannoli (4-pack) – $8
All dinners include a salad, salad dressing, and a garlic knot.
📅 Pre-order by: November 11, 2026
🛒 Order online (click the button below): wshs-ptsa.givebacks.com/shop
📍 Dinner Pickup: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 4:00–7:00 PM Andiamo Bistro
545 W. Klein Road, Williamsville
Treat yourself to a delicious meal and support our PTSA! Thank you for your support!
StrongWILL Food Pantry - Thanksgiving Market
StrongWILL Food Pantry is pleased to host a Thanksgiving Market on Saturday, November 21, from 9:00 AM to Noon in the Mill Middle School cafeteria.
This special event is designed to support local families who could use a little extra help this holiday season. Families will have the opportunity to shop at no cost for Thanksgiving groceries, including a turkey and traditional holiday sides, with items such as boxed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls, and pies, to prepare a holiday meal at home.
Families interested in participating are encouraged to contact their school social worker for more information.
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
2026-2027 Daily Bell Schedule
Attendance/Bell Schedule Information
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)
School Calendar
Take a look at everything that is happening here at South https://south.williamsvillek12.org/parents-students/school-calendar
Athletics Information
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