Viking Update

Tue 10/27 - Picture Retake Day, Auditorium

Tue 11/3 - Inservice Day for Staff, No School for Students

Thu 11/5 - End of First Marking Period

Thu 11/19 - Report Cards Available

Tue 11/24 - Evening Parent Conferences

Wed 11/25 - Morning Parent Conferences

Please see this flyer for information regarding ordering school pictures. EHS School Picture Order Info

If you have any questions about picture orders, please contact Legacy Photographics directly at

(610) 279-1791 or service@legacyphoto.com.

Missed picture day or simply want a re-do? Mark your calendars for Retake Day, Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in the Auditorium.

I think we can all agree that senior year is exciting. It's filled with memorable events that mark the culmination of the student high school experience. 'Senior Skip Day', while a tradition among students, is not something we support. Students who miss school without following the proper protocol, will be considered skipping and face the prescribed consequences. Teachers are not obligated to allow students to earn credit for worked missed on that unexcused day. Please join us in encouraging your child to attend school every day, as learning time is valuable. Additionally, students are not able to participate in after school activities on any day they are not excused from school.

Each year, we welcome parents and guardians to meet with teachers. Conferences this year are November 24th (evening) and November 25th (morning). Sign-up information will come out in early November. In the meantime, we'll be requesting information for families who need interpretation services.

Estimados padres:

Las reuniones de padres y maestros se llevarán a cabo los días 24 y 25 de noviembre de este año. Nos ponemos en contacto con ustedes con antelación para saber si alguien necesita servicios de interpretación para dichas reuniones. Por favor, comuníquense con Sandra Bradley por correo electrónico o llamando al 484-266-1690 antes del viernes 23 de octubre para solicitar estos servicios. Les rogamos tener a mano el nombre de su hijo/a, los nombres de los maestros con quienes desean reunirse y el idioma requerido para la interpretación.

Gracias.

As we wrap up Fall, we hope you and your student-athlete will consider a winter sport. Please make sure to read the information the Athletic Department's Newsletter for further information.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR: Every East High School student is an ambassador for our school community. Whether attending a game at home, away, or posting on social media, we expect all students to demonstrate the highest standards of behavior and sportsmanship. Families, please partner with us to reinforce these expectations. Our students represent East wherever they go.

SUPPORT OUR TEAMS: WCASD High School Students are FREE to all HOME events this Fall Season, EXCEPT FOR HOME FOOTBALL GAMES.

For daily updates on scores and district rankings, please check out the PIAA District 1 Website.

East Athletics Master Schedule - game, early dismissal and bus departure times

Check out our Livestream via Hudl for FREE. EAST LIVESTREAM

Complete List of Schedules CLICK HERE

Follow us for updates:

@wceastvikings - East Athletics Instagram

Ben Lear (Class of 2030) will represent the WCE Golf Team at the 2026 PIAA Individual Golf Championships at the Penn State Golf Course on October 19-21, 2026. Ben qualified for states by shooting just 8 over par over 36 holes in last week’s District 1 2026 Individual Golf Championships. The 36-hole Districts included over 100 of the areas best high school golfers on day 1 at Raven Claw CC. Ben and 35 other D1 golfers moved to day 2 at Turtle Creek Golf CC, and it was Ben's great play down the stretch parring his last hole to make the cut. He and 16 other D1 golfers advanced to states. To reach Districts, Ben and seven of his East teammates had to battle very tough conditions at Wyncote CC where Ben shot a 6 over par round. While 2026 saw its challenges to culminate many wins for the team, Ben and his East teammates never got down. They continued to support each other, win or lose. Congrats East, and best of luck to Ben next week!

From start to finish, Homecoming Week at East was exciting. A huge thank you to all involved in the planning, organization, and execution. Our Student Council was phenomenal. Their creativity and attention to detail made everything run smoothly. The pep rally had something for everyone, the football game drew a huge crowd, and the dance went off without a hitch!

Members of our Unified Bocce team (Uriel, Johnna, Emma, and William) attended a Youth Summit intended to bring together students to learn about leadership and making a difference in their school communities. They focused on planning school wide events promoting inclusion. Thank you to our faculty supporters, Lauren Otto and Courtney Zimmerman, who accompanied our students to this summit.

We are proud to recognize our September Students of the Month, with one outstanding student selected from each grade level. Nominated by administrators with input from our staff, these students exemplify the four pillars of East Excellence: Engagement, Accountability, Support, and Teamwork. Through their positive attitudes, strong character, and contributions to our school community, they serve as role models for their peers and outstanding representatives of East. We congratulate these students on this well-deserved recognition and thank them for making our school better!

9th Grade - Ian Tomlinson

10th Grade - Asa Cassell

11th Grade - Robert Rennard

12th Grade - Major Narula

Eight WCASD high school students recently began an exciting career exploration opportunity through Penn Pathways, a partnership between Career Compass and Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital. Among the participants are West Chester East High School seniors Maria Quito and Yahaira Palmas-Talonia, who are looking forward to exploring healthcare careers and gaining firsthand experience in a professional hospital setting. Students attended an orientation this week, where they were welcomed by Dr. Karen Pinsky, President of Chester County Hospital, along with members of the hospital’s leadership and Human Resources teams. Students were introduced to Penn Medicine’s values and received official Penn Medicine shirts and identification badges.

Students will participate in 14 weeks of career rotations, gaining exposure to both clinical and non-clinical healthcare careers. Through these experiences, students will explore different departments, connect with healthcare professionals, and learn more about the many career opportunities available within a healthcare system. We are grateful to Chester County Hospital for investing in our students and helping them see what a future in healthcare could look like.

In Mr. Rupert's AP Physics class, students were working collaboratively on multiple-choice questions from AP Classroom as part of a targeted review for their upcoming assessment on forces and to build familiarity with the rigor and format of the AP exam. The lesson was intentionally designed so that students carried the cognitive load of the learning. Throughout the activity, students worked diligently and remained highly engaged as they analyzed questions and worked together to arrive at the best possible answers. Discussions reflected a collaborative problem-solving approach, with students using evidence from prior learning to support their conclusions.

We continue to enhance areas throughout the building with new furniture for students to rest comfortably, collaborate, socialize, and study. Check out the latest addition to our cafeteria.

LinkIt! is the portal for viewing your child’s Fall benchmark results. (District benchmark assessments are given at key points during the school year in English Language Arts, Science and Math. They measure your child’s current skill levels against grade-level standards and help teachers plan instruction.)

If you already have an account: Log in at https://wcasd.linkit.com/parent and click the Reports icon. You will see new benchmark results listed alongside the state assessment data you have already been viewing.

If you have not yet set up your account: Now is a great time to get started. You will need the registration code that was sent to your email from noreply@linkit.com. If you cannot find it or did not receive one, contact your child’s school office to confirm the email address on file and request a new code.

If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please contact assessment@wcasd.net

A physical exam dated September 1, 2025 or later is required for all students in 11th grade. Please submit documentation to the nurse’s office no later than November 2, 2026.

Required documentation may be submitted to our school nurse, Jennifer Fitzgibbon, at jfitzgibbon@wcasd.net, or sent directly with your student to the nurse’s office.

If you have any questions, or if you’re unsure whether we already have the required documentation on file, please don’t hesitate to contact the nurse’s office via email or by phone at 484-266-3893.

Thank you for your cooperation in meeting these important health requirements!

Career Compass provides WCASD high school students with opportunities to explore careers through internships, cooperative education, and career-based experiences with local employers. Our goal is to help students connect their interests and strengths to real-world career opportunities while still in high school. Parents and students with questions about Career Compass or opportunities to get involved can contact Carol Lill, Career Compass Coordinator, at clill@wcasd.net.

Listen to East alumni who had meaningful experiences in their internship experience. Click HERE to see a 2-minute student impact video.

If you're looking for volunteerism or a job, check out the portals below.

Volunteer Portal

Job Portal

College Rep Visits:

Attention Juniors and Seniors! College representative visits have started this week! This is a great opportunity to meet with college admissions representatives, learn more about different schools, and get your questions answered. Juniors and seniors are welcome to attend! Check Schoolinks to see the upcoming visits and sign up for the ones you’re interested in.

College Drop-in Hours:

College Application Drop-In Hours hosted by the counseling office. Have questions about the college search or application process? Stop by Room 107 during College Application Drop-In Hours! Any senior is welcome to drop in to get questions answered and work on applications.

Helpful information for Juniors interested in pursuing College after High School:

​College Planning Packet 2026-27.docx​

Post Prom provides a fun environment at East HS for students to continue celebrating after Senior Prom. The school is decorated in a specific theme, with lots of activities available to keep the seniors and their guests entertained. Post Prom is planned and run by parent volunteers, and it requires a lot of them!

Parents of students in ALL GRADES are encouraged to get involved. There are areas for all types of volunteers (fundraising, decorating, prepping prizes, etc). Post Prom fundraises each year to supplement the amount donated by the West Chester East PTO.

If you’d like to be included in future communications regarding Post Prom planning, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/t8ReqV3uktwtimk77

If interested in shadowing our current Post Prom Chair (who has a graduating senior), please reach out to us at westchestereastpto@gmail.com.

District Newsletter - Please read! Lots of good information, and a link to ensure you're receiving all district messages.