Blue & White Newsletter - 3/14/25
Week of March 10, 2025
The Middle School auditorium came alive with beautiful voices and lively animal-themed songs during a special choral performance. Featured ensembles included the Middle School Choirs, Motion, the High School Choir, and Legacy. Both the Middle School and High School choral groups are directed by Mr. Robert Titus.
The audience enjoyed a variety of animal-inspired pieces, including Blackbird (Arr. Audrey Snyder), The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Arr. Jeff Funk), The Blue Bird (Charles Villiers Stanford), Animal Crackers Volumes 1 and 2 (Eric Whitacre), and The Seal Lullaby (Eric Whitacre).
Aaron Lippy, a 1999 Graduate of West York, was promoted to Colonel in the United States Air Force on March 8, 2025 at Shaw AFB in South Carolina. Colonel Lippy's wife, Randi Lippy, is a 1999 WY graduate, and his father, Mr. Wayne Lippy is a bus driver for West York - Bus #24.
Colonel Lippy’s distinguished military career began with two years at Valley Forge Military College, followed by flight school for helicopters at Fort Rucker in Alabama. He deployed to both Kosovo and Iraq, flying Blackhawk helicopters during each mission and later became a Blackhawk instructor pilot. Colonel Lippy later joined the MQ-9 squadron, where he served as Squadron Commander before earning his recent promotion to Colonel.
We extend our gratitude to Colonel Lippy and his family for their dedication and service.
Are you a parent of a college student? If so, your child may qualify to substitute teach while on break!
An LEA (Local Education Agency) may allow a prospective teacher to serve as a substitute if the individual:
- Is currently enrolled in a Pennsylvania-approved college or university educator preparation program;
- Has completed at least 60 semester hours or equivalent; and
- Meets all statutory requirements related to clearances, citizenship, and good moral character.
The individual may teach a maximum of 20 days per school year.
For further information or questions, please contact our Human Resources Department at kljacoby@wyasd.org or 717-792-2796.
Each year, the Foundation for the West York Area School District awards several scholarships. To date, the Foundation has awarded a total of $295,800 and they plan to award $70,500 in scholarships this year.
The deadline for Foundation for the West York Area School District scholarships is fast approaching.
Completed scholarship applications must be received
in the Counseling Office by March 25th!
Information on all scholarships can be found on the Counseling Center's webpage. High School students can find scholarship applications on the Guidance Canvas Resources Page. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Gail Wildasin in the Counseling Center.
Check out the flyers linked below to learn about the opportunities being offered through MANTEC's free summer programs. The MFG U camps (one at York College, one at Millersville University) are for rising HS seniors. The MFG Access (in partnership with Thaddeus Stevens College at PA CareerLink in Lancaster) program is for 18-24 year olds.
Please reach out to Cindi Moses at cindi@mantec.org with any questions!
The West York Boys Basketball team has set up a fundraiser through 2 The Tee Outfitters with all of the proceeds going to Officer Duarte's family. You can use the link below to access the shirt/sweatshirt options. They include options with just West York or West York Basketball on the front and the image to the right on the back of all of the shirts/sweatshirts.
The fundraiser ends at midnight on Sunday, March 16th.
On the flyer below, you will see a QR code if you would like to donate to our event. You can scan the QR code or click on the flyer to donate. You can make a general donation to the event, or to a student's individual fundraising goal if they are signed up on Donor Drive. Our collective goal is $25,000. We hope to see the West York community come out and join us during the community time!
Spring is almost here and that means concert time in West York. So, check out the upcoming concert dates below and be sure to mark your calendars! Our students have been working hard and developing their musical talents. They are very excited to share their gifts with our community!
- Wednesday, April 9 - TRM Beginning Band & 4th Grade Chorus Concert - 6:30 - 8:00 PM
- Thursday, April 10 - TRM Concert Band & 5th Grade Chorus Concert - 6:30 - 8:00 PM
- Friday, April 25 - HS/MS Spring Jazz Concert - High School Auditorium - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
- Friday, May 9 - HS Band Spring Concert - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
- Thursday, May 15 - MS/HS Pops Concert - Middle School Auditorium - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
- Wednesday, May 21 - MS Band Concert - Middle School Auditorium - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
We can't wait to start meeting our newest little Bulldogs!
Using Your Computer to Report an Absence
MUST be completed within 3 days of the absence
From the District WEBSITE Attendance Page
➔ Scroll down to the vertical gray boxes just under the changing highlight pictures at the top of the District website's home page
➔ Click on the Attendance box
➔ Underneath Online Attendance click on Sapphire Community Portal Login
➔ On the login page put in your username and password (this must be set up prior to you using this page)
➔ On the left side is your student(s) name(s)
- If you have multiple students, please make sure you are at the correct student
➔ Under MY BACKPACK click on Student Data Forms (making sure it is the correct student)
➔ Underneath On Demand Forms click on Digital Excuse Blank
➔ Fill out the entire form and upload any doctor’s notes into this form
➔ Make sure to click on SUBMIT so your form is sent directly to the attendance secretary
Using the District App from Your Cell Phone to Report an Absence
MUST be completed within 3 days of the absence
➔ From the WYASD App Home Page, click on the More waffle icon on the right side of the screen
➔ Click on the Sapphire Portal icon on the right side of the screen
➔ Log in to Sapphire
➔ If you have multiple students, make sure you are in the correct student’s account
➔ At the bottom of the screen there is a purple circle with 3 white lines, click on the circle
➔ Click on the green circle marked Student Data Forms
➔ Underneath On Demand Forms click on Digital Excuse Blank
➔ Fill out the entire form and upload any doctor’s notes into this form
➔ Make sure to click on SUBMIT so your form is sent directly to the attendance secretary
If you are new to West York, you might be saying, "What is a Golden Bulldog Pass?" Exclusively for West York Area School District residents 65 and older, the Golden Bulldog Pass is valid for one admission to all District-sponsored events, including athletic events (excluding playoff events), fine arts events such as concerts, plays, and musicals, and special invitation-only events for senior citizens.
Our annual "Lunch and a Show" is our most popular invitation-only event and seating is limited! So, don't miss out on this and other opportunities! To learn more, please click the Golden Bulldog Pass card to the left.
