Wilmington Area School District

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Take a moment to thank our teachers - our unsung heroes of a tumultuous year. They are the wind in our sails on bright days and the lighthouse that guides us on dark ones. We never stood on balconies to applaud them. Never gave them parades. We never lit candles in their honor. A week is not enough time, but it's a start! Spend some time this week to say Thank You to a teacher. Appreciation is the world to them.

I am alerting all of you that two students have tested positive for COVID-19. The students will continue to follow all necessary health protocols as required by the District and the Department of Health. The PA Dept. of Health and/or the District will contact anyone who may have been exposed for a length of time to be considered a contact. - Dr. Matty, Superintendent

The HS yearbook is almost done for summer delivery! If you were not able to have your picture taken this year but still wish to have one included, please email a picture to matsook@wasd.school by Friday, April 30. Please make sure the student is the only one in the picture.

I am alerting all of you that two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals will continue to follow all necessary health protocols as required by the District and the Department of Health. The PA Dept. of Health and/or the District will contact anyone who may have been exposed for a length of time to be considered a contact. - Dr. Matty, Superintendent

I am alerting all of you that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual will continue to follow all necessary health protocols as required by the District and the Department of Health. The PA Dept. of Health and/or the District will contact anyone who may have been exposed for a length of time to be considered a contact.  - Dr. Matty, Superintendent

I am alerting all of you that three students have tested positive for COVID-19 this week, and one additional student tested positive last week. The students 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. - Dr. Matty, Superintendent

I am alerting all of you that one staff member and two students have tested positive for COVID-19. The staff member and students 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. - Dr. Matty, Superintendent

The Wilmington Area School District is currently seeking a full time maintenance employee. Experience with carpentry, plumbing, mechanical & electrical systems, HVAC & air conditioning systems preferred. More information on the position can be found at: https://www.wasd.school/page/employment. Applications will be accepted until April 9, 2021.

Reminder: Starting Monday, 3/29, all students in the BLUE and GOLD groups will return to in-person learning. This does not apply to students learning @HOME or in Wilmington Academy. @HOME and Wilmington Academy students will continue their current chosen learning pathway. Parents or Guardians of @HOME or Wilmington Academy students who wish to change pathways, must complete this survey ASAP: https://forms.gle/pg7Wb3mZZnDceH3n8 Again, Students in the BLUE or GOLD group will both attend in-person learning on Monday and all @HOME or Wilmington Academy students will continue virtual learning unless a request to change pathways is received and approved.

SAVE Club is sponsoring a food drive to benefit the Crisis Shelter. Students in grades 5-12 are able to drop donations off in room 140 before or after school. For every 5 donations brought in, they are entered to win a $25 Visa gift card!

Attention Parents/Guardians: The District is excited to welcome back to the building full-time all students who are currently in the Blue and Gold hybrid learning pathways effective Monday, March 29th. The district is requesting the parents/guardians of the students in the Wilmington Academy or Greyhound Learning @ Home learning pathways to please fill out a survey to inform the district of their preferred learning pathway for their student(s) to begin on Tuesday, April 6th. Please fill out the survey one time per student in those two pathways. The survey has a deadline of Tuesday, March 30th at 3pm and can be accessed here: https://forms.gle/pg7Wb3mZZnDceH3n8

Looking for something to do with your kiddos? High School Student Council is sponsoring an “Easter Bunny Hunt”. Student Council members have placed bunnies in windows of homes and businesses in the borough of New Wilmington and in Volant. Once you have spotted the bunnies, email their locations to bunnysighting@wasd.school. Prizes will be awarded so be sure to include your child’s name and the name of their homeroom teacher!

Congrats to Emily Fuchs for winning 3rd place (out of 145) in the Lawrence County Student Art Show. Her art was published in the New Castle News on Saturday!

Attention Parents/Guardians: The District is starting to implement a portal for you to access your child's health information, access medical forms, and submit immunizations, and more. Access is still being rolled-out. When your access is ready, you will receive an email from "SNAP Health" with further instructions. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our Nurses. Thank you!

Summer Phys Ed sign ups begin Today, Monday March 15th. A check made payable to WASD in the amount of $50 must be received before you can sign up. There are only 40 slots available. Contact Ms. Powell for details. --------------------------------- Also regarding scheduling: -Rising Senior (current juniors) scheduling forms are due NOW. -Rising Junior (current sophomores) scheduling forms are due on Monday, March 15th. -Rising Sophomores (current freshman) scheduling forms are due on Thursday, March 18th. -Links for the google scheduling forms were emailed to you by Ms. Powell

Principal Wright has released information regarding end of year activities, including Commencement. View the letter here: https://5il.co/qf6v

This is a reminder that student's learning @HOME or attending Wilmington Academy can get their picture taken this week! March 2nd or 3rd, 5-6PM in the HS Gym. Last names A-M on the 2nd, or N-Z on the 3rd.

I am alerting all of you that one staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. 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. - Dr. Matty, Superintendent

If you were having issues purchasing or creating senior ads for the yearbook, I have been told the issue will be resolved tomorrow. Therefore, I have extended the deadline to purchase and create an ad until Friday, March 5. Please email matsook@wasd.school with questions.

School fundraisers are numerous and always changing. It can be hard to know which are active and what program they benefit. That's why we have a public list of all active fundraisers within the district. It details the program running the fundraiser, when it is active, and how to participate. Find the list on our website under Parent Resources, or on our Parent Dashboard. Thank you for all your support!