North Highlights

Williamsville North High School

Graduation Ceremony

10:00 a.m. - Saturday, June 26, 2027

North High School Athletic Turf

Rain Date: 10:00 a.m. - Sunday, June 27, 2027

Did you know that the Snack Shack is the largest fundraiser for the annual Post Prom event?

Did you know that North clubs and teachers can apply for monetary assistance from the PTSA?

Did you know that your teens actually DO LOVE seeing you at North during their school day?

By volunteering your time at the Snack Shack, you're helping to make these things a reality. Please reach out to northsnackshack@gmail.com with any questions. We appreciate the gift of your time!

We truly appreciate the gift of your time!

The Williamsville Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association (SEPTSA) brings together families of students with special education and/or gifted programming needs who attend schools and/or live within the Williamsville Central School District. SEPTSA creates support networks for families with similar circumstances and sponsors workshops and presentations on topics to help members better advocate for their children as well as increase their understanding of various disabilities and diagnoses. Updates from SEPTSA will be in this newsletter!

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 North 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)

Should you have any questions or need further information, please call the attendance office:

Phone: 716-626-8555/8556

All students who arrive to North after 7:45 AM will be required to sign in with attendance using the chromebooks located in the attendance vestibule. This includes students who have morning Harkness, have permanent late arrival on their schedules, students returning from an appointment, and any student who just arrives late.

Period 1: 7:45 - 8:31

Period 2: 8:25 - 9:17

Period 3: 9:22 - 10:04

Period 4: 10:09 - 10:51

Period 5: 10:56 - 11:38

Period 6: 11:43 - 12:25

Period 7: 12:30 - 1:12

Period 8: 1:17 - 1:59

Period 9: 2:03 - 2:45

Assistant Principals are assigned to students based on the first letter of their last name as follows:

Patrick Smith, Assistant Principal

Students with Last Names A-F

Bryan McNulty, Assistant Principal

Students with Last names G-O

Julie Ziobro, Assistant Principal

Students with Last Names P-Z

Adam Erickson, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Athletic Code of Conduct Violations

The Required Parent Program video must be viewed in its entirety by parents/guardians prior to any student (grades 9-12) attending any North High School dances/events. This includes Homecoming activities/dances taking place in Late September and Early October. Please note that your completion of the Required Parent Program is valid for 4 years. For example, if you have already viewed the program anytime in the last 4 years on behalf of an older sibling, you will not be asked to view the program again this year. The program should be viewed on a desktop/laptop, and cannot be paused or fast-forwarded to receive credit. If you have any questions about this program, or your current status with regard to viewing it, please reach out to the North Main Office at 626-8504.

All medication, including non-prescription medication, must have a written order from the student's physician or licensed prescriber and must be dated 7/1/26 or later.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION must be in the container prepared by the pharmacist with the original label specifying the name and strength of the medication. (Note: the pharmacy label does not constitute a written order and cannot be used in lieu of a written order from a licensed prescriber.)

NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION must be in the original and sealed manufacturer's container with the student's name affixed to the container. ALL medication must be delivered directly to the school nurse by the parent or guardian. No student is permitted to carry non-emergency medication on the bus. Medication orders must be renewed annually and whenever there is any change.

Required forms were emailed to families in early June by our School Nurse, Mrs. Vertino. Completed forms must be returned to school when dropping off medication, or can be faxed in advance by your child's doctor to 716-626-8582.

Before dropping off medications to school, a phone call to our school nurse is required. Mrs. Vertino can be reached at 716-626-8525.

Please refer to North's athletic practice and game schedules for official dates and times.

North Athletics: Adam Erickson

Phone: 716-626-8542

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

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.

Date: Monday, October 26, 2026

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

Location: Casey Middle School Cafeteria

• 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, Molina Health

Congratulations Sophie Kusmierski for breaking the Pool Record with a Diving Score of a 271.73 last night at their meet vs. Lancaster.

Sophie broke a 21 year old record at Lancaster! We are so proud of you!

On Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, a group of North students attended our annual Leadership Camp at Camp Weona.

Campers were nominated by North faculty members to participate in a weekend dedicated to connecting with nature and building community. Along with engaging in leadership seminars, students tackled a high ropes course, went boating, enjoyed a campfire, and took full advantage of everything the camp had to offer.

Mr. Bowen may have made a slight mistake by promising that if anyone caught a fish, their picture would make the newsletter. Congratulations to our star angler, Leonora Bogunovic, who managed to reel in three!

This past Saturday, our team participated in the Out of the Darkness Walk at Canalside to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Continuing our multi-year commitment to this cause, our student-athletes raised over $1,000 this year. Beyond their efforts on the turf, the team showed inspiring leadership and empathy. Participating year after year helps keep vital conversations around mental health alive, reminding our community that no one has to walk alone.

Thank you to the players, coaches, and families who walked, donated, and represented North so well!

GO NORTH!

The candy jar is back! Stop down to A152B to take your guess on how many are in the jar, winner takes all. This month the candy is Dum Dum Lollipops. The winner will be in the next newsletter. Good luck!