The Dodge Download

Principal Updates
Oct. 2 – Emergency Drill; dismissal 15 minutes early
Oct. 12 – No School / District Closed
Oct. 15 – School Picture Day
Dodge Bike Bus
Dodge Elementary has a Bike Bus that is starting up again soon!
What is a Bike Bus?- A Bike Bus is a group of kids riding together to school via bicycle.
Bike riding fosters independence, deepens community connections, and enhances overall wellness.
Rides this fall:
When: October 6th, 20th & 27th
Meeting Time: 7:25 AM
7:35 AM--Wheels Roll!
(Meeting place is the grass circle in Daigler court) *See attached photo for the route and additional dates!
THIS IS A MORNING ONLY EVENT!
**You MUST provide transportation home for your child and their bike.**
Each day your child rides on the Bike Bus please be sure to write a NOTE notifying the main office that your child will be a PICK UP in the AFTERNOON. They will be dismissed through the auditorium.
**Your note must indicate if your child is permitted to ride their bike home without adult supervision. **
Participation is COMPLETELY OPTIONAL, and AT YOUR OWN RISK. The ride will be led by various volunteers. If you would like to be a volunteer please contact Ms. Dylag at kedylag@williamsvillek12.org!
*This is NOT a learn-to-ride session. Bikes with training wheels are NOT PERMITTED*
*Cables are available to secure bikes, and will be unlocked at the end of the school day*
A LIST OF PLEASE:
- Please PARK OUTSIDE of the court AWAY from the start of the route if you are dropping off your child and then walk to the meeting area.
- Please make sure your HELMET is fitted properly.
- Please make sure your bike is in good WORKING order (tires filled with air, seat and handlebars adjusted, and tightened).
- Please WEAR weather appropriate clothing (bright colors are preferred).
- Please WEAR sneakers and make sure they are fastened!
- Please join the TAIL of the bike bus when coming on route.
- Please WAIT for the group before going through intersections.
- Please stay to the RIGHT of the volunteers in yellow safety vests.
- Please SIGNAL if you are TURNING, SLOWING, OR STOPPING.
- Please be ALERT.
- Please be RESPECTFUL to all riders and volunteers.
- Please BRING everything you need for school in your backpack and be READY for a GREAT start to your day!
Dodge Highlights
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.
WCSD-UB School Spirit Day
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
Fall Community Forum
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.
SAVE THE DATE - October 20th Hands-Only CPR Training
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.
Family Flu Clinic
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
