Williamson Central School District
District Monthly Newsletter ~ September 2025
Greetings from the Williamson Central School District!
Dear WCS Community of Students, Families, Faculty, Staff and Williamson Residents:
A GREAT Start to the 2025-26 School Year!
It has been truly exciting to launch the 2025–26 school year and see our hallways filled with smiling faces, active teaching and learning, and sparkling clean classrooms and corridors. The Williamson Central School District is Marauder Proud of our faculty, staff, and students for making the opening days of school such a success. Your energy, dedication, and teamwork have set the stage for a year full of learning, growth, and student outcomes.
"Off and Away All Day" at WCS
We are especially grateful to our families for partnering with us on the implementation of the new “Off and Away All Day” approach to cell phone use, in alignment with the new statewide regulation effective this fall across New York State.
As a byproduct of the cell phone ban, we have received a number of inquiries from the high school regarding student and staff access to specific online platforms during the school day. As a public school district, our technology practices are governed by New York State Education Law 121, Part 2-d, which sets strict requirements for student data privacy, security, and vendor compliance. These regulations—and our own user agreements—exist to protect students’ personally identifiable information, ensure instructional integrity, and maintain compliance with state and federal law.
Because of these obligations, the district cannot simply “open the floodgates” to any requested platform without careful vetting and documentation. Makayla Smolinski, District Technology Coordinator, and Karen Hoody, Coordinator of Instruction, Innovation, and Intervention, are actively exploring all inquiries and requests to ensure that any platform made available aligns with legal and instructional expectations.
To better support student understanding around Ed Law 121 Part 2B, a scheduled informational session with high school students will be held during Forum on September 25, 2025, where these issues and processes were discussed. Reminder: More information about “Off and Away All Day” implementation at WCS may be found on the WCS website under District > Off & Away All Day.
2025 Capital Improvement Project Proposal: Asset Preservation (Prop 1) and HS Athletic Fields (Prop 2)
Proposed 2025 Capital Improvement Project (CIP): Preserving Our Assets for a Bright Future
As has been shared and discussed during Regular Meetings of the Board of Education for six + months, the Williamson Central School District is planning a 2025 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) focused on preserving and enhancing our school facilities. We are simply in a position when/where we must attend to the asset preservation of our buildings. This CIP initiative addresses aging infrastructure and ongoing maintenance needs identified in our 2022 Building Condition Survey, ensuring safe, secure, and efficient learning environments for all students. .
It is anticipated that this project will be presented to the community for a public referendum vote on December 10, 2025. Planning has been a collaborative effort, involving our architects, facilities director, and school user groups to ensure we prioritize the most critical upgrades.
The 2025 Capital Improvement Project proposal includes two propositions for community consideration:
CIP Proposition 1: Asset Preservation
This proposition focuses on essential infrastructure across all three schools, including:
- Roof replacements
- Upgrades to mechanical systems (heating, plumbing, and domestic water)
- Fire alarm and safety system enhancements
Accessibility improvements and building envelope repairs
The goal is to maintain the core integrity of our school buildings and protect the community’s investment in our schools.
CIP Proposition 2: Athletic Field Improvements
(contingent upon approval of Proposition 1)
This proposition addresses upgrades to high school athletic fields, specifically the baseball and softball facilities. The scope of work in Proposition 2 may proceed ONLY if Proposition 1 is approved.
At the High School Level...Notes and Updates From Dr. Snyder
See link below.
At the Middle School... News and Notes from Ms. Taylor
Greetings from Williamson Middle School
The 2025–2026 school year is off to an incredible start at Williamson Middle School! Our hallways and classrooms are once again filled with the energy and excitement of learning, and we are so proud of how smoothly our students and staff have transitioned back into school. Once again, we are thrilled to welcome our incoming 5th grade class! The class of 2033 is poised to accomplish great things!
During the first weeks, our focus has been on building relationships, establishing routines, and creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students. Teachers have engaged students with creative icebreakers, team-building activities, and community-building circles that set the tone for learning and respect. During this upcoming week, our 7th and 8th grade teams are participating in team building activities with their teachers. Our staff is committed to creating a caring and collaborative learning environment for all of our students.
We are also celebrating school spirit this week in preparation for Homecoming! Our students are participating in school spirit days which include “Beach Day, “ and “Pajama Day”. The Middle School is embracing all aspects of the school experience!
The positive energy from parents and guardians has been equally inspiring. Thank you for partnering with us to make this transition back to school such a success. Together, we are creating an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
One highlight of these opening weeks has been the smooth and successful implementation of the new cell phone ban. Our students have demonstrated responsibility and resilience by fully engaging in their learning without the distraction of devices. The result has been a noticeable increase in focus, classroom participation, and meaningful peer-to-peer interactions. There have been no significant disciplinary issues as a result of the ban, and our students do not appear to miss their devices during the instructional part of the day.
We are equally proud of the wide range of extracurricular opportunities available to our students this year. Whether through athletics, clubs, music, theater, or service organizations, students are discovering new passions, building friendships, and developing important leadership skills. Please encourage your child to get involved and involved in an activity.
At the heart of all we do remains our unwavering commitment to academic excellence. Teachers are challenging students with rigorous, engaging lessons designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. We continue to analyze students’ progress through our data points and tailor our instruction to our students' needs.
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (315) 589-9665.
Kathryn Taylor
Middle School Principal
At the Elementary School... News and Notes from Mr. Drechsler
See below.
Hoody Highlights: Family-Friendly Updates on Instruction, Innovation & Intervention
Williamson Central School District is committed to grading practices that are fair, supportive, and reflective of what students know and can do. Over the past two years, Williamson CSD stakeholders have engaged in collaborative conversations about our grading philosophy and articulation to ensure consistency and alignment across grade levels and courses. The primary goal of grading and assessment is to support academic growth while providing accurate, fair feedback that fosters hope and motivation. Numerical grades communicate what students have learned, while comments provide insight into work habits and behaviors. Key highlights of this work include:
Increased transparency & access in Schoology.
All students and parents will receive a Course Overview outlining grading practices and expectations. This document will be available at Open House and will be saved in the materials section of the Schoology course.
Rubrics, grading scales, and expectations will also be in Schoology within the current unit a student is working in.
Regular academic progress will be noted in Schoology.
Grades are posted regularly in Schoology. Grades will reflect progress over time and be represented by multiple assignments/assessments.
Two key gradebook codes to note:
EX = Excused (no need to make up)
MI = Missing (must be made up)
Students are encouraged to make up missing work during study halls,10th period, lunch, or other set times.
Teachers will help students struggling with independent and/or unfinished work.
Support for Life Events: Big life events may lead to course adjustments. If major life events occur, parents/guardians and/or students should reach out to their teacher, counselor or other trusted adult to discuss options through our Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
Interim and Report Card grades will be noted in Schooltool.
Every 5 weeks: Students and Parents/Guardians will receive an Interim Report noting your student's current grade in the course.
Every 10 weeks: Students and Parents/Guardians will receive a Report Card noting your student's marking period grade in the course. Teachers will also be including comments regarding work habits.
For MP1 and MP2: Teachers use a circle 50 to prevent low marking period score from disproportionately harming a student’s final average while still showing the grade was adjusted. This practice keeps students accountable but also motivated, giving them a fair chance to recover and stay engaged in learning. Teachers will add the real grade in the comments to clarify.
For MP3 and MP4: The circle 50 will be phased out in marking periods 3 and 4 to increase student accountability and independence by ensuring grades more accurately reflect student performance. This will help prepare students for final exams and graduation requirements, where minimum grade protections are not in place.
An Update From the Office of Student & Family Services
I look forward to partnering with you in my new role as Assistant Superintendent for Student and Family Services here at the Williamson Central School District. It’s a true honor to step into this role and serve a community so deeply committed to supporting the whole child.
In my position, I’ll be working closely with students, families, and staff to ensure that every learner has access to the resources and support they need to thrive. Jessica Craft, ES Assistant Principal/Associate to the Assistant Superintendent for Student and Family Services, and I will collaborate to:
Support Special Education Services
Oversee Section 504 Plans
Coordinate services for English Language Learners
Assist with the registration of new families
Support homeschool instruction
Leverage Community Schools as a strategy to help build meaningful connections
I also serve as the district’s liaison for both McKinney-Vento supports (for students experiencing housing insecurity) and Trauma, Illness, and Grief (TIG) support services, working to make sure that all students feel safe, supported, and connected.
It is important to know that support is available. There are numerous resources designed to help students thrive and families feel empowered. These tools and programs are in place to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.
HERE is a resource flyer with information on social/emotional and mental health supports available within the district.
HERE is the Wayne County guide with information on resources available across the county to support overall emotional, physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
Finger Lakes Community Health is partnering with our District to offer dental services. Register HERE
Please reach out with any questions. Student success is important - I value our partnership and am committed to providing equitable access to the support and resources you need.
Rachel Liberatore
A Message from Nick Weis, WCS Nurse Coordinator
Hello WCSD Community,
I’m excited to be writing this as the district’s new Nurse Coordinator. As we look ahead to the 25-26 school year and all the potential that it holds, my thoughts go to how school nurses can help support the success of our students. Although we are not in classrooms, and you may not hear from us often, school nurses play an important role in the overall function of our buildings and provide a service meant to support our students, families, and staff with one goal in mind: keep our community well enough to participate to the most of their ability at school.
The beginning of the year requires our attention to ensure that students have physical examinations, immunizations, medications, medication orders, care plans, screenings, and more. Please be on the lookout for communication from the health offices regarding these items and feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. These annual tasks are the first way in which we can support our student’s health in order to support their learning.
Student safety is also imperative to provide a proper learning environment. As part of our latest effort to enhance safety within the district, our staff have been provided with training regarding how our district manages cardiac emergencies and life-threatening allergies.
Finally, our elementary nurse will be taking part in a county-wide training session October 10th to learn about Youth Mental First Aid and this training will be shared among the nurses in the district so all of us can work with our counselors to provide mental health support to our students. We will continue to diligently look for ways to support our students and look forward to working with parents toward our goal of supporting the WCSD community.
Nicholas Weis MNE, RN, SNT
Marauder Minute ~ Submitted by Athletic Director, Bryon Rockow
Homecoming 2025 was a tremendous success for Williamson Central School District. The turnout from our community was outstanding, and the support for our student athletes could be felt throughout the entire weekend. From the pre-game festivities to the excitement in the stands, it was clear that Williamson takes pride in celebrating our students both on and off the field. I want to thank all of the families, alumni, staff, and community members who came out to be part of this special tradition. The atmosphere truly highlighted the strong sense of school spirit that makes Williamson a great community.
As the fall season continues, our modified sports programs are officially underway. Modified soccer, volleyball, and cross country have begun their schedules, giving our youngest student athletes opportunities to learn, compete, and grow as teammates. These programs play an important role in developing the foundation of Williamson athletics, and it is exciting to see so many students taking part. Coaches are working hard to build skills and sportsmanship, and our athletes are already showing great effort and improvement. Families are encouraged to attend games and support our modified teams.
Transportation remains a priority as we work to ensure safe and reliable travel for our student athletes. Like many districts, we are experiencing challenges with driver availability and scheduling. This has led to some adjustments in departure times, but our transportation department continues to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our athletic program. I would like to recognize their hard work and flexibility, which allows our students to participate in a wide range of athletic opportunities. We greatly appreciate the patience of families and coaches as we navigate these challenges together.
Another important update is that the district is actively working to secure a certified athletic trainer. The goal is to have a professional available to support our student athletes with injury prevention, treatment, and recovery. This will be a valuable addition to our athletic program and another way we are prioritizing the health and safety of our students.
In addition, we have made changes to our eligibility policy for high school students. The new policy places a stronger emphasis on both academic performance and responsible behavior, ensuring that student athletes are truly representing Williamson in the classroom as well as on the field. Students will now be held to updated standards with regular grade checks and accountability measures. These changes are designed to better support our athletes as students first, while also giving them the structure and encouragement needed to be successful in all areas of school life. We believe this policy will create a healthier balance between academics and athletics and reinforce the values of hard work, responsibility, and commitment.
If you would like to meet with me to discuss athletics or to gain a better understanding of recent changes, please do not hesitate to reach out. I welcome the opportunity to connect with families and community members!
Bryon Rockow
Assistant Principal & Athletic Director
Williamson Central School District
REMINDER: Updated "Play-Up" Process
The district has implemented a new process for moving athletes up a level (e.g., Modified to JV, JV to Varsity):
Coaches must speak with AD before having any conversation with the athlete or their family.
Requests will be reviewed.
If approved, the Varsity coach will contact the family to confirm their support.
If the family agrees, AD will move forward with scheduling APP testing.
NYSPHSAA Spectator Expectations
NYSPHSAA Spectator Expectations
The New York State High School Athletics Association developed and will require that all school districts implement and enforce Sportsmanship Standards, effective Fall 2023.
NYSPHSAA Expectation Statement: Officials, just like student athletes and coaches, are critical to interscholastic sports programs. Without officials, NYSPHSAA and its member schools would not be able to provide interscholastic sports in the manner that is desired and expected by student athletes, coaches, and parents. In addition to abiding by the HCS Code of Conduct, spectators are expected to “Be Loud, Be Proud, and Be Positive.” Negative comments and inappropriate behaviors by spectators are required to be addressed by all and any school supervisors and administrators, as a member of NYSPHSAA in the following non-sequential order depending on the comments or behavior:
First warning – Directing the spectator or group of spectators to refrain from any negative comments or actions.
Second warning – A personal discussion with the spectators or group of spectators on the above NYSPHSAA expectations and reminding the spectators or group of spectators of the next step - removal of the game or event - will be utilized if the behavior continues.
Removal from the contest – The spectator or group of spectators will be directed to leave the facility for the remainder of the game or event.
If spectators or group of spectators refuse to leave the game or event, play will be stopped until they vacate the premise.
Penalty for being removed from a game or event: Any spectator removed from a game or event will have a minimum penalty of completing the NFHS Parent Credential course or a one game suspension before they are allowed to attend any interscholastic event, home or away.
Once the course is completed the spectator will provide a certificate of completion to the athletic department office.
Schools are required to communicate with the offending spectator on the NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Spectator Expectations.
Spectators may be prohibited from attending current and future interscholastic contests based on their behavior. (Oct. 2022)
Depending on the severity of the behavior/comments or future disqualifications by the offending spectator NYSPHSAA and the Section may get directly involved in the situation. (May 2023)
Food Service Information
Dear Students & Families,
Welcome to a brand-new school year! Our Food Service Department is excited to serve your students healthy and delicious meals each day. As we head into October, here are some important updates, reminders, and upcoming events to keep you informed.
🍏 School Meals- Important Updates!
Free Meals! We will operate under Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) again this school year. Students are eligible to receive 1 breakfast and 1 lunch each school day at no cost. Second meals, sides, and snacks must be paid for at time of purchase.
Menu Updates and Additions: As a direct result of the Food Service Student Survey, we have made some changes to our menus. At the High School, we also added SUBS as a daily choice in the Wrap Line, along with made to order Wraps and Salads. Our menus are posted on the district website under “Lunch Menus”. We also have menus posted in each school building and cafeteria.
Buddy Bags: We now offer Buddy Bags for the students that bring their lunch to school. Students can get a milk, fruit, and a vegetable at no charge. In the Elementary School- These are ordered in the morning with their homeroom teacher. In our Middle and High Schools- they can be picked up in the kitchen at lunch time.
Middle School: Order Wrap/Salad Info. We offer made to order wraps and salads each day in the Middle School. Pre-Order your wrap or salad online via the school website under Menus each morning before 9:00 a.m. You should also have a desktop link on your chromebook. If you prefer a paper order form, stop down in the kitchen to pick one up.
2025-26 Household Income Forms
If you haven’t already, please complete a Household Income Eligibility Form for the 2025–26 school year. Even if you don’t qualify, submitting the form helps our district secure additional funding for educational programs. More information is available at: https://hungersolutionsny.org/federal-nutrition-programs/
Forms are available online, in the 2025-26 school calendar, or in your school’s main office.
Only one form is needed per household.
Make America Healthy Again: What It Means for School Meals
Our district is excited to align with the upcoming federal Make Our Children Healthy Again strategies, which will focus on giving students healthier choices at school. These strategies are designed to promote long-term health and support students in building strong eating habits that carry into adulthood. One of the primary areas that will have a significant impact on us is food de-regulation.
Food Deregulation: HHS, FDA, and USDA will take the following actions:
• Remove restrictions on whole milk sales in schools, allowing districts to offer full-fat dairy options
alongside reduced-fat alternatives.
• Eliminate mandatory reduced-fat requirements in federal nutrition programs to allow consumer choice.
• Remove barriers preventing small dairy operations from processing and selling their own milk products locally.
For more information visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/maha
🌾 Coming Soon: National School Lunch Week and Big Apple Crunch Day!
National School Lunch Week (NSLW) will be celebrated October 13-17th. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.
Big Apple Crunch Day will take place on Wednesday, October 22nd.
⚠️ Allergen & Dietary Accommodations
We know that student safety is the top priority.
Food Allergies, Intolerances: If your child has a medical condition or dietary need, please notify the school so we can safely prepare meals. Contact Tina VanStrien and/or the school nurse.
Cross-Contact Prevention: Our staff is trained in safe food handling practices to reduce the risk of allergen exposure.
If you have any questions about dietary accommodations, please contact our Food Service Office.
📱 Stay Connected
Menus: Menus are posted on our district website and mobile app.
Questions? We welcome your feedback anytime! Please contact the Food Service Office at tvanstrien@williamsoncentral.org or 315-589-9621.
We’re proud to partner with families in making sure every student has access to nourishing meals that support health and learning. Thank you for supporting school meals, and we look forward to a fantastic year!
Warmly,
Tina VanStrien
Director of Food Service
Williamson Central School District
News from the Transportation Department ~ Submitted by Vicky Indelicato
And, just like that, we have completed the third week of school. I hope all the students have had a positive experience on their buses. The beginning of the school year can sometimes be challenging. The Transportation office staff receive a lot of last-minute requests to change or update student transportation information. These changes can take a few days. These changes can possibly alter times of the bus routes as well. We would like to thank the Williamson community, school staff, students and parents for being patient.
We also wanted to inform you of the app we launched for BusRight. BusRight is the routing program we use to make the bus routes. With this app you can monitor your child’s bus to see where it is in reference to their bus stop. Over the summer, we posted messages on Parent Square informing parents of the BusRight app. BusRight then sent out the app invitation to parents via email. If you did not receive the invitation, you might need to check that the correct email is listed through SchoolTool and BusRight. We have received a lot of positive feedback about the app. Please consider downloading the app. If you are having difficulty with the app or you did not receive an invitation, you can reach out to our department at transportation@williamsoncentral.org or contact BusRight at support@busright.com. Thank you for your patience while we work through the glitches that can sometimes accompany the download of a new app.
Let’s talk about bus safety…being safe falls on our students and parents. Please remind your children about bus safety…and teach them why it is so important! Some of the most important safety rules are:
Stay seated and out of the aisle
Please, no eating food or drinking on the bus
Use your inside voice
If you have to cross in front of the bus to get home, make sure to walk out 10 feet in front of the bus and you can see your driver’s signal for you to cross.
Please be outside and waiting for your bus, you should be at your bus stop 5 minutes before the bus is expected to arrive for your pickup. The BusRight app can help with your timing for being out for the bus. Just think…if it’s rainy or snowy, or just plain upstate NY cold out…you can stay inside until you see your bus on the app!!
And, please, always listen to your driver.
** If you have any transportation needs or changes, please complete a 2025 - 2026 Transportation Form for your children attending school. This form can be found on the school website. You can use the google form and submit it after completing it or use the paper form, print it off, complete it and send it to us at transportation@williamsoncentral.org. All students require a form to be completed. Thank you! Welcome Back!!
Victoria Indelicato
WCS Transportation Director
transportation@williamsoncentral.org
315-589-6901
Did You Know? Intersection of Code of Conduct, DASA and Sexual Harassment
WCS Code of Conduct:
- Per SED, the Board of Education of every school district within New York State is required to adopt and amend, as appropriate, a Code of Conduct for the maintenance of order on school property, including a school function, which shall govern the conduct of students, teachers and other school personnel as well as visitors and shall provide for the enforcement thereof.
- Any and all student misconduct may be investigated and enforced under the district’s Code of Conduct. Investigation and enforcement of Code of Conduct violations is the responsibility of building level administration, and may be supported by a Dean of Students and/or other support staff.
- The Code of Conduct articulates the range of progressive dispositions for offenses, and the district strives for consistency in its application.
- The DASA legislation is intended to provide students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. Please review the above link for more information on DASA.
- Protected classes in the DASA legislation include: race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, and sex.
- Behaviors outlined in DASA are also identified as prohibited student conduct within the WCS Code of Conduct. As such, any such misconduct may be investigated and enforced under the district’s Code of Conduct.
- Please report any DASA concerns as outlined below:
- Contact your building level administrator. Administration welcomes and encourages direct and open lines of communication with students and families.
- Tell a trusted adult, such as any member of the mental health staff or a teacher. School personnel are required to notify an administrator in the event of such a report.
- Complete the Incident Reporting Form located on our website. Building principals actively monitor this tool for reports of peer conflict, misconduct, bullying, and/or harassment.
- District appointed DASA Coordinators conduct DASA investigations. The WCS DASA Coordinators include the following staff members:
- Scott Drechsler ESDASA@williamsoncentral.org
- Kathryn Taylor MSDASA@williamsoncentral.org
- Rob Snyder HSDASA@williamsoncentral.org
- Title IX is a federal law which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and provides, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Please review the above link for more information.
- Behaviors outlined in Title IX are also identified as prohibited student conduct within the WCS Code of Conduct. As such, any such misconduct may be investigated and enforced under the district’s Code of Conduct.
- Please note, however, in the event of a report of sexual harassment, the family of a student victim will be contacted by a district appointed Title IX Coordinator to discuss investigation options, time parameters for a formal Title IX investigation, and other considerations (such as confidentiality) of such an investigation.
- In the event a Title IX complaint is filed, the family of the alleged offender will also be contacted by district appointed Title IX Coordinator to discuss the investigation, time parameters and other considerations.
- The WCS Title IX Coordinators include:
- Rob Snyder, High School Principal
- Kathryn Taylor, Middle School Principal
- Bryon Rockow, Middle School Assistant Principal
- Questions about Title IX information may be directed to the individuals named above or to wcstitleix@williamsoncentral.org.
- Title IX concerns should be reported as previously outlined above (and reinforced here):
- Contact your building level administrator. Building administration welcome and encourage direct and open lines of communication with students and families. As Title IX Investigators, they also are “the lead” in any investigation and/or development of action steps to redress issues.
- Tell a trusted adult, such as any member of the mental health staff or a teacher. School personnel are required to notify an administrator in the event of such a report.
- Follow the Title IX Grievance process outlined on the website.
- Building level administrators are responsible for the disposition of any "founded" Title IX complaint.
Go Guardian Alerts
To support student safety and encourage scholarly behaviors when using devices, the Williamson Central School District incorporated online services provided by GoGuardian a number of years ago. It may be helpful to know that over 10,000 other schools use GoGuardian to protect 5.5 million students across the world, and the Global Educator Institute has endorsed the GoGuardian Teacher product.
How are we using GoGuardian?
- WCS has chosen GoGuardian services to:
- Help protect students against harmful and inappropriate online material
- Help students stay “scholarly” and more focused when learning online
- Help assess students’ progress towards class assignments
When and how does GoGuardian operate?
- GoGuardian’s web-based services operate on our school’s managed G Suite for Education Chrome accounts (i.e. when a student is logged into Chrome or a Chromebook with his/her school email address).
- GoGuardian Teacher enables teachers to use GoGuardian Teacher with students in their classes only during school hours from Monday through Friday.
What are the school’s responsibilities?
- WCS selected GoGuardian services to help our students stay safer and more scholarly online. We will work with students during class time to help teach them digital responsibility and safety. Additionally, we will train teachers about how to operate GoGuardian and about our policies and procedures to help protect student privacy.
- Parents maintain responsibility to supervise their children’s use of devices.
What are my parental/guardian and child’s responsibilities?
- We ask that students uses their school-managed Google accounts and school-managed devices for educational purposes within the boundaries of the WCS Acceptable Use Policy and Agreement.
- When a student is off campus, parents are responsible for supervising internet access and usage. We encourage you to discuss rules for appropriate internet usage with your child, and to reinforce lessons of digital citizenship and safety with him or her. We also highly encourage you to report any potential cyberbullying or other sensitive issues to us.
How does GoGuardian help protect my child’s privacy?
- To help your child remain scholarly and safe online, GoGuardian collects certain personally identifiable information about your child.
- GoGuardian has consulted with privacy experts, participates in privacy organizations, is a proud signatory of the Student Privacy Pledge, and has been awarded certifications by iKeepSafe for complying with both the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and California student privacy laws. For more detailed information about GoGuardian, you may visit GoGuardian’s website, Trust & Privacy Center, GoGuardian’s Product Privacy Policy, and the attached COPPA Notice and Disclosure Form.
PTSA Spring Highlights: Supporting Our Schools, One Flower and Book at a Time!
2025-2026 PTSA Meetings
All meetings are held on Tuesdays and for now will be in the Elementary School Library. 6:30pm
- September 9
- October 14
- November 18
- January 13
- February 10
- March 10
- April 14
- May 12
- June 9
2025-26 PTSA Officers
Veronica Weber - President
Lucia Copeland - Vice President
Jenn Juby - Secretary
Alysha Peets - Treasurer
2025-26 Membership
Want to get involved? The PTSA is always looking for volunteers to help PTSA sponsored events to life. Whether you have a little time or a lot, we’d love to have you join us! Volunteering is a great way to connect with other families and make a lasting impact on our schools. Keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities—or reach out anytime to learn more.
Help Wanted: Substitutes Spanning Instructional and Operational Areas
The Williamson Central School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are currently seeking to hire SUBSTITUTES in the following areas:
- School Nurse
- Teachers
- Teacher Assistants
- Monitors (Hall/Cafeteria/Transportation)
- Bus Drivers
- Cleaners
- Typists
- Food Service Workers
Please complete the application as outlined on our website.
For Questions, Contact:
- Nikki Oathout Phone: (315) 589-9661, Email: noathout@williamsoncentral.org
How to Reach Me...
Email: bashton@williamsoncentral.org
Website: https://www.williamsoncentral.org/
Location: 4184 Miller Street (P.O. Box 900) Williamson, NY 14589
Phone: 315-589-9661