Starting on Wednesday, all students K to 12 will switch to remote learning @home. Class schedules will be unchanged in the Elementary. In the Middle and High schools, the class schedule will change to a 9 period bell schedule. Further details are available in the News section of our website and in emails sent to parents/guardians. https://www.wasd.school/article/339232
Grab n Go meals will be available to all District students during virtual instruction. Pick-up will be on 11/4, 11/9 & 11/11. Meals can be picked up at the HS gym entrance, Pulaski & Plain Grove Municipal Buildings and at the Hyland & Heritage Hills Mobile Home Parks between 10:30-11:30 am. If you have any questions please email: latore@wasd.school.
Chromebooks are important, but reading regular books is essential! Announcing an online book fair! (Elem. Book Fair: http://bit.ly/elembookfair ),(Middle School Book Fair: http://bit.ly/msbookfair )
Message from the Superintendent to WASD Community:
I am alerting all of you that two District staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. Fortunately, the staff members were aware of possible exposure and initiated self-quarantine in advance of the diagnosis. The staff members will continue to follow all necessary health protocols as required by the District and the Department of Health. The PA Dept. of Health will contact anyone who may have been exposed for a length of time to be considered a contact. Deep cleaning of any and all areas will continue.
Thank you,
Jeffrey Matty Ed.D.
10/30/2020
The PA Dept. of Health (DOH), in coordination with the Dept. of Ed. (DOE), has issued a recommendation to all schools in Lawrence County with respect to each schools’ instruction model instituted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendation relies on two standard public health metrics: incidence rate and the percent positivity of diagnostic testing. These metrics are available for every county in Pennsylvania on the COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard (https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Monitoring-Dashboard.aspx)
At this time, based upon increased transmissions within the County it is the recommendation of the DOH and DOE that the County Schools proceed with a full remote learning model. As a result, the Wilmington Area School District grades K-12 will begin full virtual instruction Wednesday, November 4, 2020, and continue through Friday, November 13, 2020. The District will continue to monitor the information disseminated by the DOH and DOE and will notify families as soon as possible for the week of November 16, 2020.
Congratulations to the Lady Hounds Volleyball team on an undefeated regular season and section championship! Good luck in the playoffs!
PSAT exam on Thursday October 29 is ONLY for the GOLD students that signed up. Mrs. Serafino sent an email this week with specifics about the test. If you have any questions, please refer to your email or contact the Guidance Office.
The School Board meeting planned for Tuesday, the 27th, will be held virtually. Instructions and links to join are available on the Board of Education page within our website (https://www.wasd.school/board-of-education--173)
Message from the Superintendent to WASD Community:
I am alerting all of you that a District staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. Fortunately, the staff member was aware of possible exposure and initiated self-quarantine in advance of the diagnosis. The staff member will continue to follow all necessary health protocols as required by the District and the Department of Health. The PA Dept. of Health will contact anyone who may have been exposed for a length of time to be considered a contact. Deep cleaning of any and all areas has been completed.
Thank you,
Jeffrey Matty Ed.D.
Please help keep our community safe and our school doors open by using the "COVID Alert PA" app. Together we can raise awareness and #StopTheSpread. Receive real-time alerts of #COVID19 in our community. 🏡 #PAagainstCOVID https://www.pa.gov/covid/covid-alert-pa/
Middle School and High School (BLUE group) picture day is scheduled for Thursday, October 22nd.
The School Board workshop meeting tomorrow (20th) has been cancelled. The meeting on the 27th will be a combined workshop and voting session.
Message from the Superintendent to WASD Community:
I am alerting all of you that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, the District believes that students and staff were not directly exposed to the individual while symptomatic. The student initiated self-quarantine prior to the diagnosis. The PA Dept. of Health will contact anyone who may have been exposed.
Thank you,
Jeffrey Matty Ed.D.
October 16th, 2020
Attention Greyhound Learning at Home and Wilmington Academy students and families:
If you are intending to switch your child's learning pathway from Greyhound Learning at Home or Wilmington Academy to another pathway at the end of this nine weeks, please notify Ali Ciavarino (ciavarino@wasd.school or 724 656 8866 ext 6545) as soon as possible. She will contact you regarding your plans.
A makeup picture day will be scheduled sometime after the New Year for @home and Academy students. Details are being worked out and will be shared when known.
The USDA has announced that through June 30, 2021, all District students will be eligible for free meals. This is an extension of the program we are currently running. All District children up to the age of 18 are eligible. If you would like to pick up your free meals use this link to fill out the form:http://wilmingtonpa.apptegy.us/meal-pick-up-for-virtual-students
Did you miss our Homecoming events during Saturday's half-time show? We recorded it! Watch here: https://youtu.be/keGIVbT4soc
Middle School and High School picture day is scheduled for Thursday, October 15th.
Help keep our community safe and our school doors open by using the "COVID Alert PA" app. Together we can raise awareness and #StopTheSpread. Receive real-time alerts of #COVID19 in our community. 🏡 #PAagainstCOVID https://www.pa.gov/covid/covid-alert-pa/
Message from the Superintendent to WASD Community:
I am alerting all of you that a District staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. Fortunately, the staff member was aware of possible exposure and initiated self-quarantine in advance of the diagnosis. The staff member will continue to follow all necessary health protocols as required by the District and the Department of Health. At this time, the District believes that students and staff were not directly exposed to the individual while symptomatic. The PA Dept. of Health will contact anyone who may have been exposed.
Thank you,
Jeffrey Matty Ed.D.