Western Montgomery CTC

If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place.

- Nora Roberts, author

September is under way. It's nice to see all the programs back to work.

As part of the Keystone PDE requirement, all new students must complete an OSHA-10 hour certification. Our instructors are or will be starting this certification in the classroom.

Coming up in the next few weeks is the NOCTI pre-testing for our Seniors. Seniors will complete the testing in one class session at WMCTC.

Be sure to see what's coming up in September in the information below.

Have a happy and safe weekend

Craig Robinson, Principal

Mrs. Landis and Ms. Powers will be going into programs the next couple weeks to complete Career Objective Forms with all students. This state-required form is completed yearly. Students will be bringing the form home for Parent/Guardian signature. Please be sure to review/sign and return form. Our goal is to have them all completed and returned by the end of September.

**Year 1 students may have already completed this form during New Student Orientation.**

Great News! You do NOT have to call the attendance line at WMCTC to call out a student who is absent!

Instead of calling, please email attendance@westerncenter.org to tell us about your student's absence. Please make sure you include your student's full name and a reason for the absence as outlined in our student handbook. You only need to call the attendance line if you have questions regarding your student's attendance record.

Upper Perk (and resident) AM students will attend WMCTC on September 19 from 8:00AM to 10:50AM. AM students will eat lunch here and be dismissed at 10:50 to return to the high school for the buses home.

PM students will not report to WMCTC.

Throughout the year, AM students will attend WMCTC on all early dismissal days. PM students will not attend WMCTC on early dismissal days.

Spring-Ford students (and residents) will not report to WMCTC on September 23

Pottsgrove (and resident) AM students will attend WMCTC on September 24 from 7:50AM to 10:50PM. AM students will eat lunch here and be dismissed at 10:50 to return to the high school for the buses home.

PM students will not report to WMCTC this day.

Throughout the year, students who attend the morning session will alternate from AM to PM students. Below is the schedule for who will attend on early dismissal days.

Sept 24 - AM session

Oct 29 - PM session

Dec 23 - AM session

Jan 28 - PM session

Feb 25 - AM session

Mar 25 - PM session

WMCTC Seniors will be pre-testing during this window. No schedule adjustments will take place for NOCTI Pre-Testing.

Progress report grades will be available after 6:00PM on September 24

Mrs. Mueller will be contacting Year 3 and Year 4 students to arrange possible co-op opportunities. Students interested in entering co-op should stop in to see Mrs. Mueller.

Sales start September 15 and run through October 3

This sale will be open all school year.

The main entrance to the building is located at the front of the building between the restaurant and the playground. All students who are not riding the bus must use this entrance. Parents/Guardians can drop off and pick up students through this entrance. Cars should not be traveling through the bus lanes to pick up or drop off students.

The main entrance will be open at 7:50 each morning during a regularly scheduled day. Students arriving prior to 7:50 will wait outside until the doors are opened.

All visitors will also use this entrance. Visitors must have a driver's license which will be scanned prior to access to the programs. A visitor badge will be provided which must be worn the entire time in the building.

Back-to-school forms must be completed for each student prior to the start of the school year. Parents/Guardians, please take a moment to sign into WMCTC's Skyward to complete the forms. Directions to access Skyward and complete the forms can be found below or click the links for the pdf.

In addition to the online forms, there is an Evacuation/Authorization form that should be printed and returned with your student. This form provides information in the event the school is evacuated and indicates to WMCTC who is authorized to pick up a student if evacuated.

Please visit our website, www.westerncenter.org, for instructions to access Skyward and complete the forms.

Questions can be directed to Mrs. Yusko at ayusko@westerncenter.org or 610-489-7272 x 208.

Below are the PE schedule cycle days for the 2025-2026 school year. This is not a Monday-Friday schedule. This only lists the 'day' each shop is assigned their PE session.

Farther below this schedule is the calendar which shows when students will report to PE.

**Due to Student-Run-Enterprises, our cycle days do not follow in numeric order*

WMCTC PE/Health Schedule - September 2025

Below is the September calendar for PE Days at WMCTC. PE days are announced daily stating the current day cycle and the next day's cycle.

Through the year, cycle days may not be in numeric order.

****If a student misses their PE class, they must check Mr. English's Google Classroom for their assignment. It is the responsibility of the student to complete work that has been missed.****

Here is the link to the WMCTC Uniform Store. Find your student's program to see the uniforms available.

Check the link below for other uniform and supply requirements for each program.

Use this link to see the list of supply and/or uniform requirements for each program.

For the Cafeteria at Western Center:

Our cafeteria is currently operated by the Spring-Ford Food Service Department. Below is a link to our web page for information on utilizing eFunds for your student lunch account, charging guidelines, lunch menus and applying for the free/reduced lunch program.

https://www.westerncenter.org/Page/662

Please feel free to reach out to Tracy Bogucki at tbogu@spring-ford.net or 610-705-6209 with any questions you may have.

For the Cafeteria at Western Center:

Our cafeteria is currently operated by the Spring-Ford Food Service Department. Below is a link to our web page for information on utilizing eFunds for your student lunch account, charging guidelines, lunch menus and applying for the free/reduced lunch program.

https://www.westerncenter.org/Page/662

All students, even Pottsgrove, must apply for Free/Reduced lunch, if their household qualifies. The below links will direct you to the high school's Food Services page for more details:

• Click here for Pottsgrove
• Click here for Spring-Ford
• Click here for Upper Perkiomen

Please feel free to reach out to Tracy Bogucki at tbogu@spring-ford.net or 610-705-6209 with any questions you may have regarding eFunds, lunch account balances, or free/reduced lunch program.

To find out your student’s Lunch ID number, you can call the WMCTC Business Office at 610-489-7272 x202. This number is needed to purchase lunch and/or create an eFunds account.

Returning students should bring their ID with them. New students will receive an ID card within the first few weeks of school.

From PHEAA: Financial Aid Assistance Webinars - Sept 9 & Sept 25

Email Attendance@WesternCenter.org or call 610-489-7272 x 209 regarding any attendance-related concerns (excuse notes, early dismissals, attendance letters, etc.).

Advanced Notification of Extended Absence - use this form for absences that will be for three (3) or more days (i.e., vacations, educational trips, etc)

Absences for two (2) days or less can be submitted using a parent/guardian note or email.

Student Handbook

Please take the time to review this with your student. Pay special attention to the sections about Attendance, Discipline, and Grades.

Parents, remember, you can sign on to WMCTC’s Skyward to see your student’s grades, attendance, assignments, discipline, and other important information. Go to www.westerncenter.org, click Parents & Students in the blue ribbon at the top of the page, then choose Skyward Family/Student Access.

Forgot your username or password? Contact Mrs. Yusko at ayusko@westerncenter.org

I encourage schools, parents, and community leaders to join me in raising awareness and promoting education to help prevent online dangers to children.

Attached is our finalized hoax threats press release from FBI-Philadelphia for the back-to-school season

The mission of the Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center is to prepare quality citizens for lifelong productivity in a challenging and changing world by forming innovative partnerships among family, school, and community.

Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center, in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, will not discriminate in educational programs which it operates, or in admission or enrollment procedures on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, or handicap and provides equal access to the boyscouts and other designated youth groups. The Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution. We assure that procedures and practices are followed to provide equal access to all programs. Any questions concerning the application of Title IX, compliance or complaints may be referred to Donna Wilson, Compliance Officer, at 77 Graterford Road, Limerick, PA 19468 610-489-7272, ext. 203

Email: crobinson@westerncenter.org
Website: https://www.westerncenter.org/
Location: 77 Graterford Road, Royersford, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 489-7272
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