North Highlights

Believe it or not, the first five weeks of the school year is over and we are at the halfway point for the first marking period. Notification of any progress reports completed for your child were emailed to parents/guardians yesterday (October 13, 2026). In order to access your child's progress reports, log into WITS and go to the "Classes" tab for each student. If you did not receive an email, your child did not have any progress reports submitted.

Below is a screenshot of what the "Classes" tab looks like. Click on the number that is in the "PR" (Progress Report) column. As always, feel free to reach out to any of your child's teachers if you have any questions, concerns, or need more information.

Williamsville North High School

Graduation Ceremony

10:00 a.m. - Saturday, June 26, 2027

North High School Athletic Turf

Rain Date: 10:00 a.m. - Sunday, June 27, 2027

North HS has a very active Shared Decision Making Team. Last year we partnered with our PTSA to implement a school wide improvement plan. Our identified goal areas were improving how we respond to suggestions, increasing awareness of services available within the community, helping families navigate school resources and the website, and communicating through preferred methods. To support this goal:

• we launched the North Admin/Student Forum, providing students with a space to share concerns, ask questions, and offer suggestions
• our College and Career Center expanded the Skilled Trades Fair, offering students greater exposure to a variety of career pathways
• in our newsletter, we included step-by-step screenshots to help parents navigate the system and verify their child’s schedule
• we founded a Social Media Club and launched a North Instagram account—follow us @WNHSSpartans to stay connected

We are thrilled to announce that North HS has been named a PTSA School of Excellence. We are one of 321 schools internationally to receive this designation. Mr. Smith, Mrs. McKinstry and Mr. Bowen were presented with a National School of Excellence Banner by fellow SDM member Beth-Anne McPhillips at our last SDM meeting.

Did you know that the Snack Shack is the largest fundraiser for the annual Post Prom event?

Did you know that North clubs and teachers can apply for monetary assistance from the PTSA?

Did you know that your teens actually DO LOVE seeing you at North during their school day?

By volunteering your time at the Snack Shack, you're helping to make these things a reality. Please reach out to northsnackshack@gmail.com with any questions. We appreciate the gift of your time!

We truly appreciate the gift of your time!

Congratulations to ARYAN MOHAN! Aryan won a free yearbook AND $10 at the school store in the PTSA Membership Drive Contest.

Williamsville North PTSA's Chiavetta's BBQ Fundraiser is coming up on Thursday, October 15, and we need volunteers to help make the event a success!

We're looking for volunteers to help with various shifts throughout the afternoon and evening. If you're able to lend a hand, please sign up here:

Volunteer Sign-Up:
Sign up to volunteer for Chiavetta's BBQ Fundraiser

And don't forget to order dinner! Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ dinners are $16 presale through October 14 and $17 for walk-ups on October 15, while supplies last. Pickup is from 3:00-6:30 p.m. at Williamsville North.

The attached flyer has preorder information and QR code. You can also purchase your dinners by clicking on this link: BUY CHICKEN DINNERS HERE

Thank you for supporting the Williamsville North PTSA—whether you volunteer, purchase dinner, or both!

The Williamsville Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association (SEPTSA) brings together families of students with special education and/or gifted programming needs who attend schools and/or live within the Williamsville Central School District. SEPTSA creates support networks for families with similar circumstances and sponsors workshops and presentations on topics to help members better advocate for their children as well as increase their understanding of various disabilities and diagnoses. Updates from SEPTSA will be in this newsletter!

Hi everyone,

SEPTSA is excited to invite you and your family to our FREE Fall Family Fun Day this Sunday! Come out, meet new families, and connect with others interested in Special Education and Gifted Programming:

• Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Location: Heim Elementary Playground, 155 Heim Road, Williamsville, NY 14221

This free, outdoor event is geared toward children in grades K-5, but ALL are welcome to enjoy:

• Playground
• Gaga Pit
• Pumpkin Decorating
• Pizza

Feel free to share this with anyone who might be interested. We hope to see you there!

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 North 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)

Should you have any questions or need further information, please call the attendance office:

Phone: 716-626-8555/8556

All students who arrive to North after 7:45 AM will be required to sign in with attendance using the chromebooks located in the attendance vestibule. This includes students who have morning Harkness, have permanent late arrival on their schedules, students returning from an appointment, and any student who just arrives late.

Period 1: 7:45 - 8:31

Period 2: 8:25 - 9:17

Period 3: 9:22 - 10:04

Period 4: 10:09 - 10:51

Period 5: 10:56 - 11:38

Period 6: 11:43 - 12:25

Period 7: 12:30 - 1:12

Period 8: 1:17 - 1:59

Period 9: 2:03 - 2:45

Assistant Principals are assigned to students based on the first letter of their last name as follows:

Patrick Smith, Assistant Principal

Students with Last Names A-F

Bryan McNulty, Assistant Principal

Students with Last names G-O

Julie Ziobro, Assistant Principal

Students with Last Names P-Z

Adam Erickson, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Athletic Code of Conduct Violations

All medication, including non-prescription medication, must have a written order from the student's physician or licensed prescriber and must be dated 7/1/26 or later.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION must be in the container prepared by the pharmacist with the original label specifying the name and strength of the medication. (Note: the pharmacy label does not constitute a written order and cannot be used in lieu of a written order from a licensed prescriber.)

NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION must be in the original and sealed manufacturer's container with the student's name affixed to the container. ALL medication must be delivered directly to the school nurse by the parent or guardian. No student is permitted to carry non-emergency medication on the bus. Medication orders must be renewed annually and whenever there is any change.

Required forms were emailed to families in early June by our School Nurse, Mrs. Vertino. Completed forms must be returned to school when dropping off medication, or can be faxed in advance by your child's doctor to 716-626-8582.

Before dropping off medications to school, a phone call to our school nurse is required. Mrs. Vertino can be reached at 716-626-8525.

Please refer to North's athletic practice and game schedules for official dates and times.

North Athletics: Adam Erickson

Phone: 716-626-8542

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Williamsville East HS (Commons)

This townhall style meeting will give students, families, staff members and residents a chance to talk about any education-related issue they wish. There is no agenda or set topic.

School Board members and the Superintendent will be on hand to listen, answer questions, and discuss the latest topics impacting Williamsville schools and public education.

On Tuesday, October 20th from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Williamsville South High School, the Williamsville Central School District will be hosting a Hands-Only CPR/AED event in coordination with the American Heart Association for students, families, staff, and community members.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Learn life-saving, hands-only CPR through guidance and training with the American Heart Association. Please note, individuals do not become CPR certified at this event.

Additional Community Resources and Activities

Reach Out to 911 – Erie County

· Educates the general public, elementary, middle, and high school students on when and how to call 9-1-1, enhancing community preparedness and reducing anxiety associated with emergency calls

American Heart School Engagement – Jump Rope Challenge

· A program that teaches students physical and mental well-being through jump rope and other active challenges

Swormville Fire Department

· Learn more about the Swormville Fire Department, their EMT unit, and explore an ambulance

Main & Transit Fire Department

· Learn more about the Main & Transit Fire Department, their junior firefighter program, and training exercises

Erie County Sheriff’s Office

· Meet and greet with the Erie County Sheriff Office’s Bomb Squad, K-9 Unit, and more

Amherst Police Department

· Meet and greet with the School Resource Officers

Stop the Bleed – Erie County

· Learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, how to apply direct pressure, and address wounds

Narcan Training – Erie County

· Learn how to identify overdoses and administer Narcan

There will also be several skills challenges and additional educational activities that are led by our athletic teams and staff.

Date: Monday, October 26, 2026

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Casey Middle School Cafeteria

• Accepted Insurance: IHA, BCBS, Highmark, Blue Card, Univera, NOVA, MVP, Excellus, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare, etc.

• Insurance not accepted: Fidelis, Medicaid, The Empire Plan, Molina Health

Congratulations to Chris Wagner with a guess of 52, the exact number of Dum Dums in the jar. This months candy jar is candy corn/pumpkins. Stop down to A152B to take your guess on how many are in the jar, winner takes all. The winner will be in the November newsletter. Good luck!