9.10.20 Dear Wilmington Area School District Families, The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend several flexibilities for school meals throughout the remainder of 2020. The USDA stated, “As our nation reopens and people return to work, it remains critical our children... READ MORE >

Wilmington Area School District School Re-opening: Important Information School Group Rotation; Sept 1-18 (The following is subject to change at any time) Attending in Person: Blue Group - Sept 1, 2, 8-11 (GOLD group attends online) Gold Group – Sept 3, 4, 14-18 (BLUE group attends online) (Note that there is no school on Sept. 7th... READ MORE >

8/26 - Due to high possibility of rain, pickup has been moved from the Elementary to the High School Gym Entrance (Curbside, with awning)Elementary students (K-4) are required to have a compatible device for online learning. This is referred to as the 1:1 Program (One to One Program). Families may opt out of the program only if they are providing their child a... READ MORE >

School hours for the 2020/21 School Year are as follows: (note that these may change later into the school year should current circumstances regarding COVID-19 change)HS & MSDoors opened to students @ 7:25 Start of Instruction (Period 1/2) @ 7:45 Dismissal begins @ 1:57 (dismissing in groups)ElementaryDoors will be open to students @ 8:45 Start of Instruction @... READ MORE >

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 11th, 2020 The Wilmington Area School District plans to waive the 1:1 device insurance fee for the 20/21 school year. This fee is typically charged to middle and high school parents annually to cover accidental damage repair costs. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the district understands that many families have been affected... READ MORE >

On July 21st, Dr. Jeff Matty presented the first edition of Wilmington Area School District's "Health and Safety Plan" regarding the re-opening of schools for the 20/21 school year. It is currently being reviewed and considered by the Board of Education. The plan can be viewed here: https://5il.co/iivg Additionally, a recording of the Board meeting,... READ MORE >

Attention Parents/Guardians: Wilmington Area School District’s administration has developed learning pathways to providethe best and safest education for the 2020-2021 school year. Personalized learning pathways forour student population will work in conjunction with school board approved health and safetyplans. Parents and students are encouraged to discuss... READ MORE >

-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- June 10th, 2020 Press Release On behalf of the Wilmington Area School District, we are saddened and bothered to learn of the charges filed against one of our professional employees. We express our empathy to any of our former and/or current students who may have suffered as a result of these offensive allegations and will... READ MORE >

Wilmington Students & Families: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wilmington Area School District has decided not to collect student chromebooks for summer storage. Instead, applicable students will retain their device for the duration of summer break. Expectations of chromebook usage and care is detailed in the annual 1:1 Handbook. Its policies and... READ MORE >

We're having a Summer Read-a-Palooza Virtual Book Fair!You can support our school while discovering favorite characters, series, and collections all summer long. Orders are delivered right to your doorstep and you can take advantage of FREE shipping on book-only purchases over $25.Let's make this a summer to instill a love of reading!Links to the Virtual Book Fair:... READ MORE >

All schools in Pennsylvania will be closed for the remainder of the academic year. Online education will continue in the Wilmington Area SD. The administration will be providing additional information as we move forward. Seniors- we have not forgotten you! Stay safe and Go Hounds! READ MORE >

Any current 9th or 10th grade student interested in applying to the Lawrence County Career and Technical may do so online at www.lcctceagles.com. READ MORE >

Dear Wilmington School Community:Qualifying households may be able to take advantage of low-cost internet service from various providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Depending on your location and financial situation, you may qualify for a drastically reduced service cost. (All of the following are 3rd party and are not associated with the Wilmington Area... READ MORE >

Parents/GuardiansWilmington Area Students in Grades 3-12 March 20th, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians: In preparation for creating effective educational programs and activities for students, the functionality of webcams on school provided chromebooks will be enabled. Webcams will be used by educators to deliver instruction and promote teamwork, collaboration, and... READ MORE >

March 12th, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians: Starting on Friday, March 13th, the Wilmington Area School District will be temporarily expanding its 1:1 device program for students in 3rd and 4th grade. Students in these grades already have a 1:1 device assigned to them for in-school use only; however, on Friday, these devices will be sent home for the first time. ... READ MORE >

Updated 3/5/2020 In Wilmington Area School District, the health, safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities. With the recently elevated discussion regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the news, we want to take a moment to reinforce preventive safety measures and reference our process and communications. At this time, there... READ MORE >

WAHS Prom "The Roaring '20s" will be held May 8th 2020. Tickets are $60 per person. Tickets will be sold in Room 138 from 7:30-7:45 AM and from 2:35-3:05PM on the following dates: March 17, 18, 24, 27, April 6 and 16. April 16 is the last day to purchase tickets. Junior and Senior parents and students received an email with detailed Prom information. READ MORE >

The Wilmington Area HS Bocce team beat Seneca Valley 7-6 to advance to the state championship in Hershey on March 18,19. Members of the bocce team are Karen Bunnell, Caitlyn Hickman, Elise Hilton, Alex Huff, Jagger Johnston, and Kat Karson. Congratulations team! READ MORE >

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF March 12-14 @ 7pm and March 15th @ 2pm Beginning March 2nd, tickets will be sold at Mill Street Printing, located behind Huntington Bank in New Wilmington, from the hours of 8am-4pm. Tickets will also be sold one hour prior to the show at the school. $9/ Adults and $4/ Students. Hope to see you there! READ MORE >

Dear Parent/Guardian, This year’s Kindergarten Screening will be held on Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15, 2020. If you have a child who will be 5 years of age before September 1, 2020, please notify the elementary secretary immediately. A kindergarten packet of necessary paperwork will be ready for pick up in the elementary office Monday through... READ MORE >

Kudos to the High School SWAT Team for being recognized by the Governor for their hard work and dedication in "working to advance technology"! Pictured (from left to right): Josiah Ewing, Cameron Taylor, Ashton Reed, Tyler Wadrose, Dylan Lynch, Elizabeth Zinza, Trevor Sturgeon, Olivia Triplett, Kinsley Shimrack, Evan Jones. The students received a letter from... READ MORE >

The PMEA District 5 Honors Band Festival will be held at Westminster College on December 11 and 12, 2019. The band includes students from Mercer, Lawrence, and Butler Counties, with students selected based on a rigorous audition process. Ryan Onestak, Samuel Bevilacqua, Suzanne Bevilacqua, Brooke Jordan, Haley Hansen, Ethan Heberle, and Nathan Romig will... READ MORE >

Our School Helping Our People, “Our SHOP”, is making a difference at Wilmington Area High School. After years of having a vision of a mission such as this, project director Emily Mortimer is pleased with current operations, but recognizes that the project will continue to evolve and improve. The ultimate goal was to have a resource within the school where... READ MORE >

Wilmington Area High School Drama will be showing their fall play on the following dates: November 7-9th @ 7pm and Sunday, November 10th @ 2pm. *The show will be canceled the night of the football playoff game once that information is released. READ MORE >

Next month, Wilmington will welcome teachers and school administrators from neighboring and regional districts to "Show & Tell" its amazing use of educational technology. This will be Wilmington's third Show & Tell event. During the event, guests are able to visit classrooms to see and participate in lessons and activities. Each classroom, depending on the... READ MORE >

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Creators of America’s First Computer Science Immersion Schools to Bring Renowned Program to Local Students New Wilmington, PA -- Wilmington Area School District is pleased to announce its partnership with Code To The Future, the nation’s leader in Computer Science Immersion schools. District officials will launch the program at Wilmington... READ MORE >

Wilmington is thrilled announce the activation of parent/guardian accounts in Alma - our new Student Information System (SIS). Emails will be sent today with activation instructions. If you’re a parent/guardian and do not receive said email by the end of today (8/7/19) please call a school secretary to confirm email address information. You must have a valid... READ MORE >

The Wilmington Area School District will host open interviews for food service positions on July 9th. General Cafeteria WorkersWork Hours: 9:15am-1:30pm M-F with the possibility of additional times for special events Cashiers Work Hours: 10:30am-1:15pm M-F with the possibility of additional hours. Open interviews for the above will be held on July 9th, 9AM to... READ MORE >

Click Link to Sr. Class Activities page to view the list of end-of-year activities for the Class of 2019. READ MORE >

Wilmington Area Hockey Association (WAHA) Player registration for the 2019 – 2020 season is now open and evaluations will be Thursday April 18 @ Hess Ice Rink. WAHA enjoyed a tremendous inaugural season in 2018-2019, highlighted by the junior varsity team reaching the PIHL championship game! We again plan to field a middle school team, and will be moving the JV... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Wilmington Area High School Band and Mr. Nickel, Director of Bands, for scoring the highest possible rating of "Superior" by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association during this years PMEA District 5 Adjudication. The Wilmington Band has now received this "Superior" honor three years in a row. It is truly an amazing feat earned only by... READ MORE >

March 21, 2019 To the Wilmington Area Community :Good Evening. In light of the focus surrounding our school district today, it is naturalthat parents, teachers, and students are concerned for the safety and security of all. It isunfortunate that false rumors have circulated throughout the community regarding an allegedthreat to our students today. While it is true... READ MORE >

Wilmington Hounds Boys Basketball will play Keystone in the first round of the PIAA "2A" state playoffs Saturday at 4:30PM at Sharon High School. GO HOUNDS!!! READ MORE >

The High School musical performance of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" will be performed on February 28, March 1& 2 at 7:00 PM. There will also be a matinee performance on March 3rd at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available in the High School Office and at the door. Come out and support our talented high school students! READ MORE >

Are you curious about what technology your student is using in school? Do you wonder how you can be more involved in your child's education? The Wilmington Area High School and Middle School will be holding a Technology Night on February 7th from 5:00-7:00 PMThe format for the HS/MS Technology Night will consist of presentations on commonly requested technology... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our athletes on their progress so far this school year! Football District 10 All Star Team Football 1st Team Jacob Yohman- offense Junior McConahy- offense Robert Pontius- offense Cameron Marett- offense Jordan Gray- offense Jimmy Reed- offense Alex Ramirez- offense Colton Richards- offense Ethan Winters- offense Robert Pontius-... READ MORE >

Wilmington Area School District is thrilled to be a recipient of the 9th Annual AP District Honor Roll Award! WASD is one of only 373 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the 9th Annual Advanced Placement District Honor Roll. To be included on the 9th Annual Honor Roll, WASD had to, since 2016, increase the... READ MORE >

The local community of Volant was recently named "Best Small Town in Pennsylvania" by Insider.com. Pair that with the best school district in the region and anyone looking for a great place to live need not look further! Congratulations Volant! For more information, check out the WKBN News Article here: https://www.wkbn.com/news/loca... READ MORE >

Walking around Wilmington Area School District’s combined high school and middle school building feels a bit like the movie Groundhog Day. No matter which staircase or hallway you take, you always seem to wind up right in front of the Technology Department. Its colorful fluorescent sign, open door and a constant flow of students and teachers popping in to ask... READ MORE >

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wilmington Schools to Sell Unused Technology The Wilmington Area School District will be having an electronics sale consisting of retired technology such as laptops, iPads, iMacs, monitors, etc. This sale is open to the public and will be held on Saturday, December 15th, 10AM - 12PM, in the HS/MS Cafeteria. (350 Wood Street, New... READ MORE >

Four students represented Wilmington Area School District at the PMEA District 5 Honors Band Festival at Westminster College on December 1st. They were selected to perform with the ensemble after auditioning against 230 top musicians in Lawrence, Mercer, Beaver, and Butler counties. Students were Haley Hansen, Katie Magee, Ryan Onestak, and Nathan Romig. READ MORE >

Congratulations to Erika Hoover. She recently competed in the Hurricane Junior PGA National Championship in Winter Haven, Florida. The event was held at the Orange County Country Club (par 72). She tied for 25th place out of 85 girls that qualified by winning events throughout the country this past year. READ MORE >

On November 8th, Wilmington will welcome teachers and school administrators from neighboring districts to "Show & Tell" its amazing use of educational technology. This will be Wilmington's second Show & Tell event - the previous was in January and included about 30 guests. Very appreciative to attend this event. I am able to bring back a lot of great and... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students, The Wilmington Area School District recognizes the need for proactive and common sense security measures. In an effort to keep our children as safe as possible, we will be implementing additional security measures within the district. For the added safety of all of our children, faculty, and staff, we cannot share with you... READ MORE >

Come out to see the play! READ MORE >

Attention football fans: * The game with Conneaut OH Friday September 21st @ 8:00 PM is not at the Conneaut OH School. This is the address for the game: 240 Stadium Avenue Conneaut, OH 44030*Tickets are $6.00, over 65 free (no difference in cost for students v.... READ MORE >

Wilmington is proud to be recognized as the "#1 Best School in Lawrence County" With an overall rating of "B+", Wilmington's highest marks include an "A" for Teachers, "B+" for College Prep, "B+" for Academics, and an "A+" for Health & Safety. Compared to all other schools in the state of PA, Wilmington is rated #44 out of 498 for "Safest School Districts in... READ MORE >

Chromebook distribution for the 18/19 school year is as follows: High School (Grades 9-12) - Wednesday, Aug. 22nd Middle School (Grades 5-8) - Thursday, Aug. 23rd *Any dates/times regarding chromebook distribution prior 8/20 should be ignored. We apologize for the recent confusion as we were forced to change the dates due to unforeseen conflicts. Here are... READ MORE >

Construction to Begin on Route 208 (Pulaski Road) Bridge in Wilmington Township Lawrence County Bridge to be replaced as part of Public-Private Partnership Bridgeville, PA – Construction for the Route 208 (Pulaski Road) bridge, spanning McClures Run in Wilmington Township, Lawrence County, is scheduled to begin as part of the Pennsylvania Department of... READ MORE >

The Wilmington Area School District Board of Education approved the Administration's recommended two-tier bus schedule and times for the upcoming 18/19 School Year. Tardy and Dismissal Times are as follows: High & Middle School Tardy Bell - 7:45Dismissal Bell - 2:35 Elementary SchoolTardy Bell - 9:00Dismissal Bell - 3:45For information regarding the Two Tier... READ MORE >

[Original story by New Castle News][Source: http://www.ncnewsonline.com/ne...] As a seventh-grader, Emily Herman decided to learn every language in the world. She and a neighbor mastered saying "hello" in 13 of them before realizing the impossibility of the goal. Although she didn't complete her daunting task, Herman did discover a love of language. In the... READ MORE >

Senior activities and events can be viewed in the Senior Events Calendar. READ MORE >

We are very proud to announce the results of this year's Music Performance Assessment adjudication festival at Westminster College: Wilmington Chorus, Grade Level IVJudge 1: Superior, Judge 2: Superior, Judge 3: SuperiorFinal Rating: Superior (this is considered to be "Beyond Advanced" on the Keystone and PSSA Exams, generally described as a grade of... READ MORE >

Congratulations to all of the students who attended English Festival last week. The students made Wilmington proud at the English Festival's 40 year Anniversary. Mia Taylor received a 3rd place award in a Limerick Poetry Writing Contest, Maddie King and Grace Fette both Earned 1st place awards in Limerick writing. Both Julia Preston and Rachel Lego received... READ MORE >

The Wilmington Area High School Concert Band has been rated "Superior" at the 2018 Music Performance Assessment Festival, a PMEA Adjudication Event. The students had been working for weeks to prepare 3 challenging pieces of music to perform for a 3 judge panel. The band received the highest possible rating of "Superior" and high marks in all categories. "This... READ MORE >

"Barber stars at Patriot League Championships" Wilmington High graduate Lauren Barber had herself quite the weekend. Barber, a junior who is a member of the swim team at the Naval Academy, was named the Female Swimmer of the Meet at the Patriot League Swimming and Diving Championships in Annapolis. The former Lady Greyhounds star won the 200-yard breaststroke... READ MORE >

Curtains will open to "Bye Bye Birdie" on March 15, 16, and 17 @ 7:00PM and on March 17 @ 2:00PM. Tickets are available at the HS Office. Students: $4.00Adults: $9:00 READ MORE >

New Entry Procedures Dear Parents/Guardians/Students, The Wilmington Area School District acknowledges the unfortunate school events that have been occurring across our country. As a result, a review of student and staff safety has been paramount over the past weeks. In an effort to improve school safety and awareness, we will be implementing additional... READ MORE >

February 22, 2018 Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members: In light of the current media surrounding the school incident in Florida, it is natural that parents, students and the community are concerned for the safety and security of our schools. As Superintendent, I want to reassure all of you that the administration, school board, and staff believe in... READ MORE >

The Wilmington Area Elementary School will be holding a Kindergarten Registration/Screening on April 5th and 6th. This registration is for children who will be five years old before September 1, 2018. You must contact Marlene Hauger at (724) 656-8866 x 3000 as soon as possible to request an enrollment packet and schedule an appointment for your child's screening.... READ MORE >

"...Area educators got a look at the future Wednesday. Wilmington Area Junior Senior High School hosted representatives from eight districts in Lawrence and Mercer counties to demonstrate how the district uses technology in the classroom.And Wilmington is on the cutting edge as the first 1:1 district in Lawrence County, which means that beginning this school year... READ MORE >

WILMINGTON FFA The Demonstration team placed eighth, with its project called “Feed the Forest.” The members demonstrated how to make three different styles of deer feeders. The members were Ryan Swisher, Emily Withers, Henry Ochs and Carleigh Seeley. The school’s two square dance teams both won blue ribbons this year, under the direction of FFA adviser Joanna... READ MORE >

Due to predicted weather conditions, the District will be dismissing early and operating on a half-day schedule. READ MORE >

The Wilmington Greyhound Varsity Football Team is heading to Hershey to play for the State Championship! We encourage everyone to rally together and come support our team! December 8th @ 1PM. Hershey Park Stadium, Hershey, PA READ MORE >

The golf team won it's third consecutive D10, Region 2-AA Championship (these are the first since 1982). The team finished with a 22-0 record. This was the second year in a row with an undefeated region record of 8-0. The team has an overall record of 66-3 (23-1 Region) the past three years. The team also qualified for the D10 Team Championship for the... READ MORE >

The district is in need of a substitute Chemistry Teacher (PA Certificate). Anticipated start date is end of January through end of April. If you are interest in applying, please contact Mr. Michael Wright, High School Principal, no later than noon on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. READ MORE >

Dr. Matty is looking for parents who would like to be a part of the Parent Leadership Committee. This committee will discuss important issues that will impact students, staff and the community. Please contact Dr. Matty, Superintendent at matty@wasd.school if you are interest in joining this important community group. The committee will meet on October 26 at 6:30... READ MORE >

PennDot has notified the District of the tentative date of completion for one of the Rapid Bridge Replacement projects. They are tentatively planning on reopening the bridge on State Route 956 in Wilmington Township in the late afternoon on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. We are uncertain whether it will be open in time for the afternoon dismissal. Please... READ MORE >

PennDot has notified the District of the tentative dates of completion for two of the Rapid Bridge Replacement projects. They are tentatively planning on reopening the bridge on State Route 208 in Pulaski Township in the late afternoon on Friday, September 8, 2017. We are uncertain whether it will be open in time for the afternoon dismissal. The bridge on State... READ MORE >

Busing information will be mailed this week. You will receive a letter with important transportation information, including your child's bus number, pick-up and drop-off times. We have eliminated one bus route (Bus 70). Students previously assigned to that bus have been reassigned to other buses. Please have your child at their bus stop 5-10 minutes... READ MORE >

New HS+MS school hours for the 2017-2018 school year! Start time: 8:05 AM, End time: 3:15 PM READ MORE >

The hum of electronic devices will be louder than the scratching of pencils in Wilmington schools this fall. Each Wilmington Area School District student — kindergarten through grade 12 — will have his or her own personal electronic device this year. According to school officials, this is a first for any district in Lawrence County. In addition, the... READ MORE >

1:1 devices will be deployed on Aug. 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Please see the following link for more information: http://www.wasd.school/1-1-program READ MORE >

The Immunization Regulations from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania School Code were recently changed and go into effect at the beginning of the 2017-18 school year. All required immunizations are due by the first day of school. Failure to comply with this state regulation may result in exclusion from school. If your child is in need of... READ MORE >

Class rosters for grades K-4 will be posted on the front doors of the Wilmington Area Elementary School this Monday morning, August 7th. For security reasons, the rosters will not be posted on the District website. An all call will be made once our new system is ready. Kindergarten classroom assignments will be mailed on Monday as well, although they will also... READ MORE >

If you have recently moved into the District and need to enroll your children, please do so as soon as possible. Student enrollment is handled through the District administrative office. You will need to provide two (2) forms of proof of residency, birth certificate and immunizations. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Carolyn Huff at (724) 656-8866 x 6000. READ MORE >

Google for Education Reference Districts are districts that demonstrate excellence and thought leadership through the innovative use of technology, including G Suite for Education (formerly known as Google Apps for Education) and Chromebooks, to drive impact and positive learning outcomes. For more information, go to: ... READ MORE >

Welcome to our new website! Built from the ground up! Please pardon our dust as we continue to transfer content into our new site! READ MORE >

There are so many ways to stay active over your summer break! Stay involved and get some exercise by using community resources such as local parks or recreational sporting events. Being properly fueled is in many ways just as important as keeping regular physical activity. Find out how to do so here . READ MORE >