District Update
November 2, 2026
Welcome to the District Update!
We know our students are amazing and, combined with their initiative and continued support from our teachers, accomplish incredible things. I want to recognize and congratulate Williamsville North senior Charlotte Levine, who achieved a perfect score on the SAT – a 1600!
This is truly a rare academic feat. Each year, there are roughly 2 million students who take this assessment. Fewer than 1% of test takers ultimately achieve a perfect score – and now Charlotte has etched her name in academic history.
“I mean, it feels pretty incredible to be able to send those scores to colleges,” said Charlotte. “But I think the most important part for me is that I can have the opportunity to show people you can work hard and achieve what you actually want.”
Congratulations to Charlotte and the faculty and staff at Williamsville North.
A few calendar reminders as we are now in November. First, there is no school on Wednesday, November 11th for the Veterans Day Observance. On Friday, November 13th, we will celebrate the Williamsville Wall of Fame Class of 2026. This year’s inductees include several members of the armed forces and also features a puppeteer, doctors and communication professionals. Each of these alumni will have the opportunity to return to their alma mater to talk with students and share their stories. I am looking forward to an incredible day of celebration and inspiration.
On Thursday, November 19th, in partnership with the FBI, the District will be hosting a virtual screening of “Digital Dangers - Behind the Screens: The Hidden Risks Facing our Youth.”
This will take place at in the auditorium at Williamsville East High School from 6:00– 8:00 p.m. Digital Dangers is a virtual presentation designed to inform parents, educators, and school communities about today’s most pressing online safety concerns and provide resources for parents and educators to use at home and in the classroom. Join us for this virtual online safety event in which FBI speakers explore how seemingly harmless online interactions can turn into threats of manipulation or violence against our youth.
We look forward to hosting this event.
Finally, November is Native American Heritage Month. As we continue to highlight the diversity of our school community, activities and events in and around Buffalo are included in the District newsletter.
Please continue to work hard – stay warm - and have a great week!
The Portrait of a Graduate Speaker Series focuses on the work taking place in our schools, making sure students are:
- Academically Prepared
- Creative Innovators
- Critical Thinkers
- Effective Communicators
- Global Citizens
- Reflective and Future Focused