Williamsville South Newsletter

Homecoming Theme: Once Upon a Billie

• Wednesday, September 16: Homecoming Dress-Up Day — Heroes vs. Villains and Homecoming Parade & Powder Puff

• Thursday, September 17: Homecoming Dress-Up Day — You’ve Got a Friend in Me

• Friday, September 18: Homecoming Dress-Up Day — Bibidi Bobbidi Blue and Pep Rally (during school), Billies Bash, and Football Game

• Saturday, September 19: Homecoming Dance — 7–10 PM (No Guest Passes)

• Monday, September 21: No School — Superintendent Conference Day

• Thursday, September 24: Open House — 6 PM

• Thursday, September 24: Homecoming Dance Ticket Sales end

• Friday, September 25: Picture Day

• StrongWILL Food Pantry — food collection and football game; donations can be made Monday–Friday.

It's time for two of our favorite Williamsville South events: Billies Bash and the Homecoming Dance!

All community members are invited to South High School on Friday September 18th from 5pm-7pm. Free admission, free treats, and food (hot dogs, popcorn, cookies) for everyone! Bring the whole family for an evening of community fun, games and school spirit! Fun activities include four square, sidewalk chalk and face painting. Special event: PTSA Basket Fundraiser.

Help us make this year the best yet by signing up at the links below to volunteer and/or donate.

As always, thank you so much for your continued support!

PTSA is offering a $20 T-Shirt & PTSA Membership Deal again!

To take advantage of this special offer, please complete the Google Form.

You can also visit our Memberhub website to shop and learn more about PTSA membership.

In 1984, the United States Supreme Court ruled it is unconstitutional to deny undocumented children access to a free, public K-12 education. This ruling is still in place today and is the law. The Williamsville Central School District is committed to ensuring students have equal access to education, regardless of immigration status, national origin, citizenship, or any other protected reason, and strictly complies with the Supreme Court’s decision.

The Williamsville Central School District takes all legally allowable steps to protect students while they are attending school. The school has strict protocols in place for handling requests from immigration officials for (1) information about students; (2) cooperation with immigration enforcement activities; and (3) requests for a student to be released to immigration authorities.

Parents and persons in a parental relationship should make sure the Williamsville Central School District has updated emergency contact information, including a list of all individuals authorized to pick your child up from school, in the event you are unavailable to do so. Please contact the Main Office of your child’s school at the number below to provide any necessary updates:

Williamsville South High School 716-626-8281

Please help the PTSA! Remember to enter the promo code: 4JLET7P online or show this flyer for it to count.

Williamsville South Boys’ Volleyball “Dig Pink 2026” event will take place on Monday, September 28, 2026. A $1 donation will be collected at the door to support the Side-Out Foundation.

The JV game begins at 5:00 p.m., with the varsity game immediately afterward.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Congressman Tim Kennedy invite high school students and families to attend Service Academy Night on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Panel Begins: 6:30 PM

This event is open to high school students interested in applying to a U.S. Service Academy or ROTC, as well as parents, school officials, and JROTC staff.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet representatives from:

• U.S. Military Academy at West Point

• U.S. Naval Academy

• U.S. Coast Guard Academy

• U.S. Air Force Academy

• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

• Army ROTC

• Navy ROTC

Location:
Zebro Family Conference Room
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Center for Genetics & Pharmacology
670 Virginia St.
Buffalo, NY 14263

Free parking is available at the Roswell Park Parking Garage.

Questions? Please contact:
Congressman Kennedy’s Office: 716-852-3501
Senator Gillibrand’s Office: 716-854-9725

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

Williamsville: We're planning for our future! What should we consider for both our short-term and long-term planning as a district? What are we doing well, and where can we improve?

Complete the survey on Thought Exchange by September 25th.

Education Law section 926, effective July 1, 2026, requires school districts to provide electronic or written information on water safety to parents/guardians at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the school district must publish this information on its website. The New York State Department of Health has provided school districts with swim tips regarding drowning prevention, water safety and safe and healthy swimming.

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

The South HS PTSA is building an email list for teachers and families in our school community who would like to hear about events coming up and volunteer opportunities. Please fill out this short Google Form with your email address. Thank you!

Join our PTSA: $10 a membership, $6 additional family, $4 student membership. Link to join online: https://wshs-ptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/10349

You may also send cash or a check into the main office.

Come to a PTSA Meeting- they are held in the cafeteria and we would love to have you! These meetings provide an opportunity to collaborate with our administration, hear from our student council, discuss how to allocate the PTSA funds, and be informed about events coming up at South.