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In This Issue
Kindergarten and new student registrations are scheduled for March 30 through April 2 at all primary schools.
Snow Make-Up Days
*  Tuesday, April 7, 2015
*  Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Freshman Orientation
The WAHS Class of 2019's orientation is scheduled from 
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at the high school auditorium. Download the brochure.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Re-Dedication of High School Planned for March 22

The Williamsport Area School District will hold a re-dedication ceremony for the newly renovated Williamsport Area High School beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, in the auditorium.

 

A public open house will follow the ceremony's ribbon cutting until 5 p.m.

 

The event will include remarks from building Principal Brandon Pardoe and Superintendent Dr. Don C. Adams.

 

The high school band, choir and orchestra students will provide music for the National Anthem and a performance of the Alma Mater.

Renovation and construction work on the 43-year-old high school began in the spring of 2013 and wrapped up late last fall.

WAHS Senior Renovates School's Library Patio

WAHS senior James Michael Gardner, son of April and Mike Gardner, earned the rank of Eagle Scout in December as a member of Boy Scouts Troop 12 at St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church.

 

Last month, there was a court of honor held at the church where James was presented his Eagle Scout rank.  

 

This past year, James worked on his Eagle Scout Project at the high school, where he renovated the building's library patio.  

 

During the Eagle Project, he supervised and led a group of fellow scouts and adults.  His project took 257 "man hours" to complete.  The project wrapped up in mid November. 

WASD Education Foundation Generates $4,225 in 'Raise the Region' Event

Thank you to all who contributed to the WASD Education Foundation through Raise the Region this year! 

 

A preliminary total of $4,225 was raised during the 30-hour online event this week, which will go toward the foundation's Return to Glory capital campaign.  


Since 2013, through Raise the Region, the WASD Education Foundation has been able to raise more than $29,000 in support of the its capital campaign, which has secured more than $2.2 million toward its $2.7 million goal.
Senior Roshaun Cooley Becomes the 1st PIAA Wrestling Medalist Since 1995
Congratulations to WAHS senior Roshaun Cooley who finished eighth in the state at the PIAA wrestling championships, and was the first Millionaire wrestling medalist since 1995.

Cooley wrapped up his high school wrestling career at the Giant Center at the beginning of the month with an amazing 100-win career and as a great student.

The student-athlete is headed to Clarion University in the fall to compete in Division I wrestling and further his education.
Mentorship Through Science Program Has 'Explosive' Second-Year Finish

WAHS students wrapped up a five-week-long Mentorship Through Science Program on March 4 at Curtin Intermediate School, led by WAHS teacher Mrs. Jennifer Flint. 

 

The high schoolers worked with about a dozen sixth-grade Curtin students after school every Wednesday through the winter, giving them hands-on lessons in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), thanks to a $570-grant secured from the 2013 Pennsylvania College of Technology Youth Leadership Program. 

 

Last week, students had a special, "explosive" end to the program, as they were able to use baking soda and vinegar to create and learn about more volatile experiments. 

'Read Across America' Celebrated Across the District with Events, Guests

Schools across the Williamsport Area School District celebrated Read Across America Week in honor of Dr. Suess's birthday with a number of events and special guest readers last week.

 

Hepburn-Lycoming Primary School students had a special visit by The Cat in the Hat (played by school bus driver Vivian Pena), who read Oh! The Places You'll Go! Other schools, like Cochran and Jackson primary schools were challenged to each read 1,000 books as their prized school pigs were held captive and for ransom by a mysterious figure known only as "Old MacDonald."

 

Beyond the schools, WAMS Student Council members Dierdre LeBlank, Bree Patterson, Christina McMahon and Katrina Zaczkiewicz read Dr. Seuss books to residents of The Williamsport Home.

WAHS Automotive Students Earn Fifth Place at PAA Statewide Competition

WAHS automotive students David Covey and Zach Shade recently participated in the Pennsylvania Automotive Association's statewide competition in Hershey, earning fifth-place.  

 

WAHS's team was one of only 10 from across the state to earn a place to compete after taking a 100-question industry test to qualify.  Covey and Shade trained for five weeks leading up to the competition on a 2015 Dodge Dart with technicians from and at Van Campen Motors Inc.

 

Pictured from left is WAHS Head Principal Brandon Pardoe; Josh Van Campen, vice president of Van Campen Motors Inc.; Shade; Pat Dixon, automotive instructor; and Covey.

Alumni News: Upcoming Class Reunions Scheduled for Summer of 2015

*  The Class of 1980 will hold its 35th class reunion on Friday, July 10, 2015, at DiSalvo's, and on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Pier 87.  For more details, follow the reunion event on Facebook by clicking here.   

 

*  The Class of 1955 will celebrate is 60th class reunion on Friday, Sept. 11, and Friday, Sept. 12, 2015, at the Valley Inn in Duboistown.  An informal gathering will begin at 7 p.m., Sept. 11 (note: evening not funded by the Class of 1955).  On Sept. 12, there will be a dinner at the Valley Inn beginning at 6 p.m.  The event will be catered - picnic-style meal.  Cost is $10/person.  There will be a cash bar through the evening.  Casual dress, no jeans.  RSVP by June 12.  For more information, comments, or concerns, please contact Wade Strong at 570-326-0317. 

 

For more on the Alumni Association or to submit reunion news, visit the Alumni Association's website.

Leave Your Legacy at WAHS!
 
Pay tribute to a loved one, express gratitude to a district staff member or classmate, convey appreciation to parents, recognize graduation, or set your family's name in stone for years to come. 

4" x 8" Individual Brick:  $100   |  8" x 8" Individual Brick:  $250

Your support will benefit the WASD Education Foundation's Return to Glory capital campaign, which has raised more than $2.2 million of a $2.7 million goal for upgrades to STA Stadium at the high school.  

Each brick will adorn our stadium in a showcase of your personal support.  Bricks can be ordered online by clicking here, or contact the foundation office for more information at 570-327-5500 ext. 33495.

WAHS Music Department Presents:
"SHREK, the MUSICAL"

7 p.m. Friday, March 20 
& 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21

Advanced tickets on sale at the District Service Center and WAHS.  $10/adult and $5/student.  

Children under 2 years of age admitted for free.
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