Wildcat Buzz
Recess Reminder!
- "feels like" temperature is below zero
- Heavy rain and/or thunder and lightning
- Excessive ice - with no alternative locations that are deemed safe
Students should have appropriate outdoor gear at school. Boots and snow pants are required to play in the snow - any students without either will need to remain on the paved/plowed areas during recess.
**At ABS - anytime the "feels like" is 40 or below, students must wear a jacket during recess
Williston Central School Athletics are open to all students grades 6th-8th. All practices start at 2:50 and end around 4:20. Students can be picked up at the rear entrance to the school, or take the activity bus.
Visit the athletics website for everything you need to know about playing on a sports team at WCS. WCS Athletics
The WCS Drama program is open to grades 6, 7, and 8 and currently includes a Fall Play and a Spring Musical.
Visit the drama webpage to learn more about upcoming productions and the WCS Drama program.
Allen Brook School
Bus Doors Open - 7:35 am
Start of School Day - 7:50 am
* Early Arrivals: Any students arriving between 7:25 - 7:35 must remain in the cafeteria where they will be supervised until the first bus arrives.
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Kindergarten Dismissal begins at 2:25pm (1:25 on Wednesdays)
First & Second Grade Dismissal begins at 2:30
Buses depart at 2:35 pm
Please carefully read the arrival and dismissal information linked below for more details
Williston Central School
Bus Doors Open - 7:45 am
Start of School Day - 8:00 am
*Early Arrivals: If an early arrival is necessary (starting at 7:30 am) 3rd & 4th graders must wait in the lobby near the west entrance and 5th-8th graders will be in either the cafeteria or the lobby near the main entrance.
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Students will be dismissed at the following times
2:35 - 2:45 - Grades 3 & 4 Dismissed (1:35-1:45 on Wednesday)
2:40 - 5th thru 8th Dismissal for buses only
2:40 - 2:45 - Buses load and depart
2:45 - 2:50 - Grades 5-8 Dismissal for all students not riding the bus
Please carefully read the arrival and dismissal information linked below for more details
Bus Information
click for bus information, including routes and estimated times
CVSD Website
click for district information
School Safety
click for meeting notes and information from our Williston Safety Team
*YOUTH PROGRAMMING*
Children in 5th grade and up may use the library unattended, while those in grade 4 or under must be supervised by a person over 16 years of age. We are happy to welcome children into the library after school and will be offering programs on early-release Wednesdays.
For information on the Unattended Children Policy, visit www.damlvt.org. Parents and guardians are encouraged to stop by or call 878-4918 to chat with a youth librarian about expectations and the library's after-school experience.
**Please note the Library will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, and remain closed through Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Teen Night: Jackbox.tv Games Monday, November 24, 5-6 p.m. Ages 12-18. Bring a device to connect and compete or collaborate in different Jackbox.tv games!
Storytime Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Have fun with stories and songs during our weekly storytime. On the Town Green when weather permits.
Saturday Music Saturday, November 29, 10:30-11 a.m. Drop in for preschool music with Linda Bassick!
Williston Recreation & Parks Master Plan Survey
Did you miss the Open House for the Master Plan? No worries, you still can share your thoughts, visions, and more on the survey.
Link to Survey- https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8468144/Williston-Recreation-Parks-Master-Plan-Survey
Your input is important to the plan and to the future of Williston Recreation and the Community Parks. Thank you for your time!
Grades 3rd-6th. There are separate boys’ and girls’ leagues for 3rd-4th & 5th-6th. Early-bird Deadline is this Sun, Nov 16- register now to save! Teams meet twice a week with a weekday practice and a Sat game. Parent volunteers are needed- sign up to coach when registering your child.
Ages 4-5- Coed. This is a parent/child program designed to teach the fundamentals of the game. Each week youngsters will be introduced to new skills and fun activities that will enhance their learning. The program meets on Fridays in Jan & Feb. Instructors: Rec. Staff.
Rookies Basketball(Grades K-2)
Grades K-2nd. There are separate boys’ and girls’ programs. The program meets on Sat in Jan & Feb. The hour session consists of practice and scrimmage. Parent volunteers are needed- sign up to coach when registering your child.
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Allen Brook School
Start Time @ 7:50am;
Dismissal for PreK & K at 2:25pm - grades 1 & 2 @2:30pm
Wednesday Early Dismissal @ 1:25 & 1:30
Williston Central School
Start Time @8:00am;
Dismissal grades 3 & 4 @2:35pm - grades 5-8 @2:45pm
Wednesday Early Dismissal @ 1:35 & 1:45
Williston Schools Leadership Team
Greg Marino, Williston Schools Lead Principal
Jacqueline Parks, WCS Building Principal
Angela Filion, ABS Building Principal
Lauren Goracy, Director Student Services