Williamsville South Newsletter

October 16th - School Picture Retake Day

October 27th - Orchestra/Spectrum Concert –7pm

October 28th - Trunk or Treat

October 29th - Fall Chorus Concert –7pm

Robert Kinkel ('75), a founding member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, returned to Williamsville South to talk to students about his amazing career in music.

From his early days at South to writing, composing, and playing for a world-famous neoclassical metal band, it was great to have an alum inspire the next generation of musicians!

Ahead of the annual "Dig Pink" game, Boys Volleyball Head Coach Thom Knab was recognized for reaching the 400 win mark in his career. Congratulations, Coach Knab!

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 elementary students physical and mental well-being through jump rope and other active challenges

Swormville Fire Department

Learn more about the Swormville Fire Department

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 serious bleeding, apply direct pressure, and address wounds

Narcan Training – Erie County

Learn Narcan training for opioid overdoses

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

Location: Casey Middle Cafeteria

Date: Monday, October 26, 2026

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

Please bring your insurance card

Appointments can be scheduled at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-family-night-flu-shot-clinic-williamsville-school-district-tickets-1992933746484?aff=oddtdtcreator

For additional information call (716) 655-8776 or visit:

WWW.INCNURSING.COM

Acceptance of Insurance for payment of flu shot:

• 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, and Molina Health

The annual Chiavetta's PTSA fundraiser is on 10/20/26 from 3-6 pm. Use the QR code or the link below to pre-order. Dinners are $15 pre-sale, $18 day-of. Pick up near the music wing. Email abchechak@hotmail.com with any questions.

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

Do you or your student have an IEP or a 504 and wondering how school-based services may (or may not) transfer to college after high school? College Night for Students with Disabilities and their families is presented by College Disability Services Professionals at Buffalo State College at 6pm in the E.H. Butler Library room 210. The address is 1300 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14221.

Accessible parking will be available in Lots I-32 and I-34.

Click the link below for more information and to register.

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.

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)

Board of Education Attendance Policy #7110

Take a look at everything that is happening here at South https://south.williamsvillek12.org/parents-students/school-calendar

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