Williamsville South Newsletter

October 2nd - Emergency Drill - 15 Minute Early Dismissal

October 12th - Indigenous People's Day/Italian American Heritage Day - NO SCHOOL

October 16th - School Picture Retake Day

October 27th - Orchestra/Spectrum Concert –7pm

October 28th - Trunk or Treat

October 29th - Fall Chorus Concert –7pm

Robert Kinkel ('75), a founding member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, returned to Williamsville South to talk to students about his amazing career in music.

From his early days at South to writing, composing, and playing for a world-famous neoclassical metal band, it was great to have an alum inspire the next generation of musicians!

Ahead of the annual "Dig Pink" game, Boys Volleyball Head Coach Thom Knab was recognized for reaching the 400 win mark in his career. Congratulations, Coach Knab!

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.

The annual Chiavetta's PTSA fundraiser is on 10/20/26 from 3-6 pm. Use the QR code or the link below to pre-order. Dinners are $15 pre-sale, $18 day-of. Pick up near the music wing. Email abchechak@hotmail.com with any questions.

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

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.