West Chester Area School District
September Newsletter
A SHORT NOTE FROM DR. DAVID CHRISTOPHER
Happy September, WCASD!
We are just a few days into the new school year, and it has been wonderful to see our schools full of energy again.
On the first day, I had the chance to visit all 17 of our schools after starting my morning by dropping my own son off. Throughout the district, I saw students reconnecting, families sharing those first-day hugs and goodbyes, and staff welcoming students back after months of preparation.
I am grateful to everyone who helped make the start of the year a strong one, and to our families and community for your continued partnership and support.
Whether this was your family’s very first first day, your last first day, or one of many in between, I hope the year is off to a great start.
Here’s to a wonderful September and I'll see you as we walk the WCASD Way together!
We love starting the school year together at Convocation! It’s a chance to hear directly from our students, reconnect as a team, and celebrate the incredible people across WCASD who make such a tremendous difference every day. Thank you to everyone who helped us begin another school year with energy, purpose, and plenty of WCASD pride!
Mr. Tony Wesley Celebrated 45 Years with WCASD!
Our Student Speakers and Their Special Teachers and Coaches
Marleigh Wows the Crowd With Her Amazing Speech
East High School
East Bradford Elementary
Fugett Middle School
Glen Acres Elementary
East Goshen Elementary
Hillsdale Elementary
Peirce Middle School
Exton Elementary
Penn Wood Elementary
Fern Hill Elementary
Rustin High School
Greystone Elementary
Stetson Middle School
Henderson High School
Starkweather Elementary
Westtown-Thornbury Elementary
Mary C. Howse Elementary
Jason Medley, F&O
Hilda Matos, SEC
WCASD juniors and seniors and their families are invited to learn more about the Penn Pathways Associate Program, a new opportunity offered in partnership with Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital.
When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: Henderson High School Auditorium | 400 Montgomery Avenue, West Chester, PA 19380
Designed for students planning to enter the workforce full-time after graduation, the program provides a pathway to explore diverse clinical and non-clinical careers and future employment opportunities within Penn Medicine.
The week of September 14 is AP Exam Decision week. During their AP classes, students will indicate in AP Classroom whether they plan to take the exam this spring. If a student indicates that they will take the exam, fees will be posted in PaySchools on September 28, where families can submit payment. The payment deadline is October 30, 2026.
For more details, including information on late payment, financial support, and refunds, please visit the WCASD website: WCASD Assessment.
A warm WCASD welcome to our newest teachers and staff! During New Teacher Induction, they had the chance to connect with colleagues, hear from district leaders, explore available resources, and get to know the WCASD community before the school year began.
We’re so glad to have them on our team and excited for all they’ll bring to our students and schools this year!
We are pleased to provide fans with the ability to purchase tickets online using a credit or debit card for all qualifying events through our vendor Hometown Ticketing. Tickets for all qualifying events are available now for the standard $5.00 general admission fee (plus an additional convenience fee per ticket collected at checkout by Hometown Ticketing). Please see the links below to purchase online tickets and download the Hometown Ticketing App.
For each High School's ticketing page, visit:
Reminder, WCASD families can now access their child's PSSA and Keystone Exam results through the LinkIt! Parent Portal. These assessments provide one snapshot of your child's academic progress and are one of many tools used to support learning.
If you haven't created your LinkIt! account yet, it's easy to get started. Visit our Assessment webpage for portal registration instructions, helpful resources, and information about understanding your child's scores!
This summer, the West Chester Area Education Foundation helped 30 WCASD students attend Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW), where they gained hands-on experience in business, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Students described the experience as a chance to build confidence, strengthen communication skills, tackle real-world challenges, and discover new possibilities for their futures.
Thank you to WCAEF and its supporters for creating opportunities that help our students learn, lead, and grow beyond the classroom!
We are so grateful to the local companies who have generously donated their time and resources to support the WCASD Preschool Parent Group over the years! These partners have helped us accomplish our mission of connecting children and families with the District through free educational programs and fun activities for preschool-aged children.
If you are interested in sponsoring an event, contact Allison Garber at agarver@wcasd.net or 484-266-1000 ext# 100011
