District Update
September 8, 2026
Hello Williamsville! And, welcome back to school!
I, along with our Board of Education, Leadership Team, building administrators, teachers, and support staff, am so glad you are here.
As we begin the 2026-2027 school year, I want to remind our students, families, and staff to regularly monitor and check the WITS event calendar for up-to-date information on building events and activities. Please also be sure to check your email for important messages from your teachers, building admin teams, and of course your PTA, PTSA, or SEPTSA.
While the first month of the school year is full of open houses, athletic practices and games, there are several key items to keep in mind.
First, please be patient during the first few weeks of school, especially as it relates to drop-off, pick-up, and bus transportation. From our youngest learners to our high school students who may be behind the wheel for the first time, we want all members of our school community to arrive at school or home safely each day. With the start of school, we know there will be more traffic on the road, and a constant stop and go with buses and other traffic patterns. We have an incredible partnership with the Town of Amherst, which provides crossing guards to ensure the students who walk or ride a bike are also safe.
For bus transportation, we are still utilizing the My Ride K-12 app. If you have any questions regarding the app, please visit the My Ride K-12 informational page on the Districtās website to learn more about account setup and monitoring. As a reminder, āOut of Serviceā buses will still be available to review on the WITS parent portal homepage.
Next, Distraction Free School Zones remain in effect. I want to thank our students, families, faculty and staff for their incredible work in adhering to the Governorās legislation last year. As a reminder, the infractions report for the 2025-2026 school year is available on the District website.
Parent and guardian participation is paramount in the District, and we are actively looking for additional members for the following committees:
- Communications
- Safety
- Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)
- Wellness
If you would like to participate any of these, please send an email of interest to contact@williamsvillek12.org and indicate which group you would like join.
Finally, the first Board of Education Meeting for the school year is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, September 8th at the District Office. Like with all of our Board meetings, stakeholders can join us in person or watch via the LIVE stream on YouTube.
There is no school for students on Monday, September 21st, for Yom Kippur, which is also a Superintendentās Conference Day this year. While students will not be in school, our faculty and staff will participate in engaging professional learning opportunities.
It is truly great to see the smiles and excitement as we opened our doors for the first day of school. Iām looking forward to seeing what we can accomplish together this year!
The District is once again partnering with UB to host a Williamsville Central School District Spirit Day!
- Date - October 3rd - UB vs. Western Michigan (Time TBD)
- Students and staff are eligible for 1 complimentary ticket
- Parents/guardian must purchase a ticket for students to attend
- Students in grades K-8 will have the opportunity to be on the field as part of the tunnel walk when the team takes the field
- Additional details will be shared through WITS and the District/school newsletters closer to the event
The Portrait of a Graduate Speaker Series focuses on the work taking place in our schools, making sure students are:
- Academically Prepared
- Creative Innovators
- Critical Thinkers
- Effective Communicators
- Global Citizens
- Reflective and Future Focused
Please review the informational page for additional policy details, including storage during the school day.