West Chester Area School District
October Newsletter
A QUICK NOTE FROM SUPERINTENDENT SOKOLOWSKI
Dear WCASD Community,
It's hard to believe that we're already saying goodbye to the first month of the 2022-23 school year and welcoming in cooler weather and fall festivities! I want to thank all of our students, staff, families, and community for making these early weeks of school such a special time. You've wasted no time getting involved in clubs, activities, sports, PTOs/HSAs, and so much more. The strong connections and school spirit I've seen so far have me looking forward to everything we will accomplish together this school year.
I hope to see even more of our exceptional WCASD community as we take advantage of the remaining nice weather for outdoor events and activities or spend time together inside of our buildings experiencing the first of many student performances and parades - the creativity on display during the Trunk-or-Treat nights alone is worth marking them on the calendar!
To make sure that you don’t miss any of the events coming up for the WCASD, check out the list of upcoming events below and our Celebrate the Arts Flyer.
Important Dates:
October: Principals Month | Cyber Security Month | Bullying Prevention Month
October 2: National Custodian Day
October 4-5: Yom Kippur
October 5: Schools Closed
October 9-15: National School Lunch Week
October 10: Combined Pupil Services and Education Committee Meeting | 6:30 p.m.
October 16-22: National School Bus Safety Week
October 17: Property & Finance Committee Meeting | 6:30 p.m.
October 22: Flu Vaccine Community Clinic at Fugett Middle School
October 24: Diwali
October 24: Schools Closed
October 25: School Board Meeting | 7:00 p.m.
October 31: Halloween
Glen Acres Elementary Students Report to the Board
Student Representatives Give First Report
We have a few suggestions! The WCASD is always looking for ways to build community and help our parents and families be involved and engaged in our schools. A few great ways to do that include:
- Joining the PTO/HSA
- Attending School and District Events
- Becoming a Volunteer
- Joining our WCASD Team
For descriptions and more information, click on the links or the image!
Congratulations to Ryan Hughes, a senior at Henderson High School, on being selected to participate in the NAfME All-National Choir this November! Ryan has participated in PMEA District Chorus since his freshman year, Regional Choir his Sophomore and Junior Year, as well as being named to the All-State Choir his Sophomore and Junior year as well.
The NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) represent the top performing high school musicians in the United States. So much more than a musical showcase, the ANHE program is a comprehensive and educational experience and we are so incredibly proud of Ryan's accomplishments.
On Friday, September 9, Rustin High School hosted a special Military and First Responder Appreciation Night during their football game against East High School.
All branches of the military were represented at the game, those who have served or are serving our country were asked to stand and be recognized, and special military jerseys were worn by the team. We are thankful for the Military Representatives and First Responders who joined WCASD for the evening and for their service!
We want to thank all of our parents and families for their patience with us as we kicked off the new school year! We also know that there may still be some who are not receiving Schoology emails from the correct school, still receiving them after your child has graduated, or are having difficulty logging in at all.
If you are experiencing any of those issues, please reach out to Schoology_Support@wcasd.net for assistance.
Henderson High School Senior, Zach Marsden, was called up onto the stage at the Firefly Music Festival to perform with Green Day. As a member of the Music Department at Henderson, Zach has performed with Concert and Chamber Choirs as well as in the school musicals.
See the video of Zach's star moment by clicking the button below!
At various times throughout the year, community members may request a review of instructional materials or books related to the WCASD. When this occurs, the Superintendent can create a committee to review the material in question. Parents and community members are an important part of the committee and review process.
If you would be interested and willing to serve on review committee if the need should arise, we encourage you to complete a brief interest form by clicking the blue button.
This summer, the West Chester Area Education Foundation (WCAEF) sponsored the participation of 50 WCASD students in the Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) summer program!
PFEW is a summer program that offers incoming high school juniors and seniors a unique opportunity to see what it's like to run their own business and learn from local experts. Our students shared with us that they had a great experience developing creative projects, participating in debates, and making new friends!
Did you know that the WCASD offers a Senior Tax Reduction Incentive Volunteer Exchange Program designed to assist Senior Citizens with the burden of Real Estate Taxes? In return for volunteering their services through this program, senior citizens may be entitled to a rebate of property taxes in accordance with the guidelines outlined on our Senior Tax Reduction Incentive Volunteer Exchange Program webpage.
Before applying to the program, we encourage those interested to review the attached brochure below and the guidelines on our website.
