Peirce Pride

Dear Peirce Families,

On Tuesday, 10/13/26, Campus Safety Officer, Christina Spigarelli, will lead students through the a safety presentation during pride period. The ALICE program, which stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate, helps staff and students develop safety awareness and decision-making skills in emergency situations. We remain committed to empowering students and staff to make informed choices while strengthening their overall sense of safety at school. As part of the training, a safety drill will be conducted on Wednesday, 10/14/26.

As part of the drill, a designated staff member wearing an orange sweatshirt will represent an intruder. This individual will not interact with students or staff and will not use any props. The goal is to help students and staff build situational awareness by recognizing areas to avoid and practicing safe decision-making during the exercise. West Goshen Police have partnered with us to ensure safety throughout the entirety of the exercise. We will share a follow-up email with families when the drill is complete. If you have any questions, please contact WCASD Public Safety Manager Rik Thornton at rthornton@wcasd.net.

News and Notes from Peirce Middle School

Peirce Middle School to host Veteran's Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 11

On Wednesday, November 11, the school will recognize the men and women of our Armed Forces with a Veteran's Day Assembly. As part of the program, we are coordinating a panel to share their experiences and answer student questions. If you have interest in serving on our panel, please reach out to me by the end of the day on Friday, October 23. Thank you for considering this opportunity.

Peirce to host a pink Family Night on Monday, November 2

Join us for Peirce Middle School’s Pink Night Community Fundraiser on Monday, November 2, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. in the front bus loop! Bring the whole family for an evening of food trucks, yard games, a $1 hayride, free face painting, and pink merchandise. This special community event is a great opportunity for our Peirce families to come together, have some fun, and support an important cause. All proceeds will benefit Unite for HER. We hope to see our Charger community there and dressed in PINK! 💗⚡

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2026-2027 Peirce yearbook sale is now open!

The 2026-2027 yearbook is now on sale for students and families to purchase. You may do so by clicking here. Please see the attached flyer for step by step directions. The online store will close on Sunday, March 28 at 11:59 pm.

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Henderson High School Cheer is hosting a Little Warriors Cheer Clinic

Calling all future cheerleaders! Henderson High School Cheer is hosting a Little Warriors Cheer Clinic for students ages 6–12 on Friday, October 16, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Participants will have the exciting opportunity to cheer during the first half of the game under the lights and will receive a T-shirt as part of the $50 registration fee. The clinic will take place at Henderson High School’s Wrestling Gym, and registration is due by October 9. This is a great opportunity for our young Chargers to learn new skills, show their spirit, and experience cheering with the Henderson Warriors! 📣

Peirce spirit wear store is now open!

The Spirit wear store is now open for families to place orders. You can do so by clicking here. The online store will close on Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 pm.

https://peircems.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Library Book Club to begin in October

Do you love getting lost in a great story? Do you want to start this school year right and read more books? Are you looking to connect with fellow book-loving Peirce students? Then the Peirce Library Book Club is for you! Book Clubs will be split up by grade level and are open to any and all interested Peirce students. Meetings will take place during grade level lunch or select Pride periods and will begin in October! If you are interested in participating, please fill out the Interest Form HERE by end of the school day on Wednesday, September 23rd! Any questions, see Ms. Kelly in the library or message her on Schoology.

Attendance 101

Questions about attendance? Please see the attached document below that outlines our attendance policies and procedures. New to attendance, families may use the portal to document absences. Please refer to the attendance 101 document below or reach out with any questions to Ms. Hill (Shill@wcasd.net).

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Nurses Corner-Message from the school nurse

Dear Peirce Families,

With recent amendments to student health services, made by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, please review this important new information regarding annual mandated growth screenings (height & weight):

Schools must keep all growth screening results private and use them to track a student's growth.

BMI can no longer be used as part of health or PE class activities, and any height/weight data collected in class must remain confidential.
Parents can opt their child out of height and weight screenings by submitting a written request/exemption to the School Nurse.
BMI will only be calculated for confidential reporting to the Department of Health.
Schools cannot send growth screening and BMI results home unless a parent requests them, from the School Nurse, in writing.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions to Mrs. Alessi (salessi@wcasd.k12.pa.us) or Mrs. Dee (jdee@wcasd.k12.pa.us).

Community Information and opportunities

Strengthening Families are set to start on Wednesday, October 7 at Henderson High School

Families are invited to join the Strengthening Families Program, a free 7-week program designed for parents and youth ages 10–14 at Henderson High School. Beginning October 7, families will have the opportunity to connect with others, strengthen communication and problem-solving skills, and enjoy meaningful time together in a welcoming and supportive environment. Each session includes free dinner, free childcare, free transportation, and fun incentives for participating families. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow together, build stronger family relationships, and have some fun along the way! For more information or to register, please contact Family Service of Chester County at (484) 319-7523 or registration@familyservice.us

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