Williamsport Area School District
Press Release Archive
2003 - 2004 School Year

5/19/04
Curtin Alumni Theatre presents "Into the Woods"
This summer will be the first ever alumni theatre program at Curtin Midle School!  if you were a member of Curtin Middle School choir from 1999-2004 you are eligible to audition.  Click for more information.

5/18/04
Two students from Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School, MiKayla Bower and Amanda Young, had artwork chosen for the Crayola National Dream Makers event. This highly competitive and prestigious event will be held in Easton PA during August. A handful of artworks are selected for the exhibition from literally thousands of submissions.  Hepburn-Lycoming has been represented at this event for three consecutive years! Congratulations to the students and to art teacher Sharon Cressinger!

5/11/04
BATTLE OF THE BANDS PHOTOS
On Friday, April 23, 2004, 13 Bands gathered and entertained in the WAHS Commons.  Click the link above to view some photos from this very successful event.

5/5/04
Special Greenhouse Sale
The green house will be open for business from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m on the following dates: Wednesday, May 5th; Thursday, May 6th; Wednesday, May 12th; Thursday, May 20th; Thursday, May 27th

5/3/04
WASD is joining the country in celebrating May: National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and reminding America that “Healthy, physically active kids learn better!"

4/29/04
WAHS Needs Your Help!
The Williamsport Area High School is beginning a program to honor our graduates who are serving in the military.  Currently, we have a bulletin board available for the purpose of displaying pictures of men and women who are serving in the military.  All contributions of pictures would be greatly appreciated.  Please include the name, graduation year, branch of service, and assignment.

Some student service clubs, such as CASA, will also be attempting to assemble "care packages" to send to our graduates that are serving in Iraq.  Addresses and information about what the soldiers need or want would be greatly appreciated.  Information may be sent by email to Richard Hill at rhill@wasd.org or Dennis Waddell at dwaddell@wasd.org OR by phone at 323-8411.  Mr Hill's extension is 3317 and Mr. Waddell's is 3343.

4/27/04
Attention Bargain Shoppers:
Sheridan Elementary will host its annual yard sale to support their Relay for Life team on Saturday, May 1st, from 8:00 am-12 noon.  All members of the community are welcome!

4/27/04
Celebrate diversity with the Williamsport Area School District!
Diversity Day will be held on May 7, 2004 at Brandon Park beginning at 5:15pm. In the event of rain, the celebration will be held at Curtin Middle School. Please join district members, students and family members as we celebrate diversity within our community. Events are scheduled to begin following the Parade of Flags. Live events will continue throughout the evening, student projects will be on display for all to see and don't forget to taste the ethnic foods as we celebrate our heritages.

4/26/04
FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN - In all classrooms in our school district! Children enrolling for full-day kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 1, 2004.
Contact WASD’s Central Registration Office 327-5500, ext. 3473.
Office hours: 8:30am-3:30pm Monday through Friday.
DEADLINE FOR SCHOOL CHOICE APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 30, 2004.
Click here to view a PDF Flyer.

4/26/04
A Night of Jazz and Percussion
Featuring the WAHS Jazz Ensemble ~ Dale Orris, director
WAHS Percussion Ensemble ~ Don Fisher, director
Millionaire Percussion Ensemble ~ Don Fisher & Ryan Pritchard, directors
7:30 PM Williamsport Area High School Auditorium
Tuesday, April 27, 2004

4/26/04
Spring Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, May 5 at 7:30 PM in the WAHS auditorium.
We will have three orchestras perform and the Millionaire Strolling Strings.

4/20/04
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
13 Bands - WAHS Commons
Friday, April 23, 2004 - 5:00-10:00 pm
$6.00 at the door includes food and refreshments

4/16/04
Business students at the WAHS, will be participating as models for "Dress for Success", a fashion show and luncheon sponsored by the Williamsport Area Management Association (WAMA). "Dress for Success" is scheduled for April 25th, from 1:00-4:00pm at the Genetti Hotel Ballroom.

4/15/04
Graduation Project Workshop
REACH FOR THE STARS WORKSHOP
Williamsport Area High School, April 21, 2004, 6 – 8 p.m.

4/8/04
Spring 2004 WAHS Guidance Newsletter (pdf)

4/5/04
“WHAT 8TH GRADERS AND THEIR PARENTS NEED TO KNOW TO SUCCEED AT WAHS" Tuesday evening, April 27, 2004
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.  D-Large, Williamsport Area High School

4/5/04
Snow Make-up Days
April 13, 2004 is a make-up day for February 5, 2004
April 14, 2004 is a make-up day for January 15, 2004

4/1/04
The Williamsport Area High School varsity and junior varsity softball games scheduled for Thursday, April 1^st against Nanticoke have been postponed until Monday, April 12^th.  The games will still be played at Elm Park beginning at 4:00 p.m.

The Williamsport Area High School boys’ tennis matched scheduled for Thursday, April 1^st against Danville has also been postponed. 
The match is rescheduled for Thursday, April 8th, starting time will be 4:00 p.m.

3/29/04
Kindergarten Registration

3/29/04
Kindergarten Registration

Jackson
April 5-7: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
April 7: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. by appointment
April 8: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Round Hills, Sheridan
April 5-8: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Stevens, Cochran
April 5-8: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Hepburn-Lycoming
April 5-8: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
April 7: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00.  Please call ahead for evening registration.

Items required to enroll your child:

• Official Birth Certificate
• Immunization Records
• Proof of Residency
• Photo Identification (Drivers License)
• Report Card/Transfer Card
• Name and address of previous school
• If appropriate: most recent IEP, Agency Letter of Placement, or Court Order

3/29/04
WASD is proud to announce the arrival of a monthly online District newsletter entitled, "Inside Connection".  The newsletter will keep you updated on special events and happenings in each school within the District as well as a listing of upcoming events.  Please visit the newsletter by clicking here and see why we all choose WASD!

3/24/04
Former Jackson student, Lisa Sedlock has been selected the middle school level winner of the Great Teachers:  Making a Difference Essay Contest sponsored by WPSX-TV, Pennsylvania State Education Association, and the Thomas Family of Dealership.

3/24/04
CURTIN MUSICAL - Friday and Saturday-April 2 and 3 at 7:30 PM
Curtin Middle School will be performing the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Tickets can be purchased at the door.($4.00)
Mrs. Marissa Hickey is directing this show.

3/24/04
CURTIN MS ORIENTATION
Curtin Middle School teachers and staff will host a sixth grade orientation program from 7-9 PM April 7th in the school auditorium.

Principal James Dougherty will preview school programs. Teachers, members of the Parent-Teacher Association and Student Council representatives will be available for additional information.

Performances by the Curtin Jazz Band and excerpts from the school's musical production "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" will be included in the activities. The annual Student Works Exhibit will be held from 6-8 PM in the school's gymnasium.

All incoming sixth grade students and parents are encouraged to attend. More information is available by calling Curtin 323-4785.

3/24/04
For the third consecutive year, the Williamsport Area School District is among 100 communities in 30 states who have been named the Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America.

3/5/04
Five WASD students earn gold keys in the 2004 Scholastic Art Region Competition in New York City
From Curtin Middle School- Marc Barnes, "Flashing Boxes". From WAHS Keri Kimura, "Self Portrait," Cong Ma, "Serenity," Celeste Wade, "Untitled," and Tonya Huston, "Party Plunger." Congratulations to art teachers Ed Jonasen, Kathy Gorg, Jim Hockenberry, and Tom Kelchner for their student's success. We are proud of their accomplishments in this national forum of art excellence.

3/3/04
The Curtin Science Fair will be held Wednesday, March 17 in the school gym. The projects will be on display from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The 7th and 8th grade students must demonstrate use and understanding of the scientific method for solving problems therefore all projects are experiments.

3/2/04
Happy Youth Art Month!
The WASD is celebrating this national event in several ways.

• Currently on Display in the Dr. June Baskin Gallery is the WASD Youth Art Month Exhibition. 150 excellent works representing K-12th grades are on display. An open house honoring the artists will be held on March 10 from 4-5:30 PM in the gallery.
• The WASD is represented in a display of art currently being held in the Pennsylvania Department of Education Building. This display includes
• 1000+ works of art from across the Commonwealth. An open house hosted by the Secretary of Education will be held on March 13 from 10AM-2PM.
• Individual art teachers in their buildings will be holding celebrations of youth art month.

Help us celebrate visual art excellence and quality art education throughout the WASD!

3/1/04
WAHS Football Booster Club
Spring Craft Show at Williamsport Area High School
Saturday, April 3, 2004 - 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

2/27/04
Students from the Roosevelt Middle School will be presenting the musical "Annie." The dates for the musical are March 19th and 20th. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 and can be purchased by calling 323-6177 ext. 130 or they may be purchased at the door.

2/26/04
The Williamsport Lady Millionaire girls’ basketball team will play in the District II/IV Class AAAA Championship Game on Saturday, February 28th.

2/25/04
The Williamsport Area School District’s Music Department will present its 31st annual all-district choral concert on Monday, March 1, 2004, at 7:30 PM, in the Williamsport Area High School auditorium.

2/24/04
The Williamsport Lady Millionaire girls’ basketball team will continue in the District II/IV Class AAAA play-offs by playing in the semi-final game on Wednesday, February 25th.

2/23/04
Curtin's spring musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, is in production.  Volunteers are needed for sewing, painting, and ticket sales.  Any parent interested in assisting with the show should contact Mrs. hickey at 323-4785, ext. 226.  The show will be held on April 2nd and 3rd, 2004 in the Curtin auditorium.  Tickets are $4.00 each and all seating is reserved.  Ticket information for this event will be available soon.

2/23/04
The Williamsport Millionaire boys’ basketball team will continue in the District II/IV Class AAAA play-offs by playing in the semi-final game on Tuesday, February 24th.2/18/04
WASD 2004-2005 School Year Calendar (pdf) (Board Adopted 2/27/04)

2/18/04
The Williamsport Millionaire boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will begin the District II/IV Class AAAA play-offs on Saturday, February 21st.  The two teams will play a girl-boy doubleheader on Saturday night at Danville Area High School.  The girls’ play at 6:00 p.m.; followed by the boys’ game at 7:30 p.m. 
Click here for more information.

2/17/04
Williamsport Area School District February 2004 Newsletter (PDF Format)

2/17/04
PSSA 2004 WAHS Principal's Message and Testing Schedule (PDF Format)

2/22/04
STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT READING - A one-hour workshop for tutors, parents and other volunteers.  Click here for more details.

2/2/04
The 2004 Williamsport Area High School Scholarship Applications are available in the Gold Guidance Office, or you can download a PDF version by clicking here. Completed applications with all required supporting documentation must be submitted to the Gold House Guidance Office by the submission deadline of March 20, 2004.

1/29/04
Mark your calendars! The Lycoming Valley faculty is once again sponsoring a spaghetti and meatball dinner to be held Friday evening, February 13, 2004 from 5:00 to 7:00pm.  Lycoming Valley students will be selling tickets at $6.00 each from Wednesday, February 4th through Tuesday, February 10. The school is asking that tickets be purchased in advance to prepare for the number of meals that will be needed. Take-outs will be available as well. The PTO will have a table to purchase desserts, and proceeds support PTO sponsored activities.
We hope to see you there!

1/29/04
The Social Studies classes of the Williamsport Alternative School are sponsoring a District Service Center based Blood Drive, and they are asking for your assistance. The date of the drive is February 12, 2004 from 10:00am to 4:00pm in the Baskin Gallery and conference room of the District Service Center. Valentine's Day is the theme for the February event. Students are using this project to understand what it means to be responsible citizens and what they can do to help serve their country. Posters advertising the drive have been created by the students. Look for these in district buildings, and please support this invaluable cause.

1/29/04
Roosevelt will host an evening entitled, Celebrating the Arts tonight, January 29, 2004 from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the gymnasium and auditorium of the school. The overall purpose of the event is to highlight the talent and abilities of students and faculty members.
A local artist associated with the Pennsylvania College of Technology will be present to discuss how he uses welding to create sculptures. Performances will be made by the technical education program, wood crafting, metal crafting, family and consumer science and the physical education program. Musical performances will be presented by the percussion and jazz ensemble, while Roosevelt students accompany teacher, Kevin Mumbauer, in a classic rock performance.
Reggie Fatherly, Assistant Principal, will display his artwork and discuss how art has affected his life. In addition, related art staff and members of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams will have artwork on display.
Reservations for 220 people have been made thus far, and the evening is still open for participation.

1/28/04
WAHS Soccer Program hosts 2nd Annual 2004 Lumberjack High School Indoor Classic

1/22/04
Williamsport Area High School Music Theatre Class presents Impact! 
*a collage of Musical Theatre works in the style of:
Stomp!, Blast!, Rent, Alternative Rock, Classical Guitar, and Modern Dance
Todd Kendall, Director, Friday, January 23, WAHS Auditorium 7:30PM

WASD Umbrellas For Sale
This year, the WASD High School Relay for Life team is selling red and white umbrellas with the Williamsport Millionaires logo on them.  The umbrellas fold down to a small size, but expand to golf size when opened.  The team has 250 to sell.  If necessary, the team will order more.
Cost: $15.00.
To Order: Contact Lisa Nible at the DSC 327-5500, x3602.
At the high school (323-8411), please contact
Jenn Youmans (ext.3354), Jeanne Yaggi (ext. 3293) or Phyllis Seiber (ext.3243)

11/21/03
Attention Basketall Fans!
WAHS Booster Club is hosting a Meet the Millionaires night on November 25th at 6:00 in the WAHS gym.  Please come to meet the boys basketball team and new coach!  We look forward to seeing you there!

11/13/03
2004 Craft Show will be held at Williamsport Area High School on November, 29th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

11/04/03
WASD is proud to announce the arrival of a monthly online District newsletter entitled, "Inside Connection".  The newsletter will keep you updated on special events and happenings in each school within the District as well as a listing of upcoming events.  Please visit the newsletter by clicking here and see why it we all choose WASD!

10/29/03
Cookbook for Sale: Alternative Way to Cook
    J. Scott McNeil, teacher at the Woodward Alternative School, has created a cookbook entitled, The Alternative Way to Cook. Scott included the recipes that he teaches his students to make during Friday sessions at the school. The cookbook can be purchased for $6.00, and all proceeds benefit needs at the Alternative School such as scholarships for students who need money to pay for PSAT exams or any additional learning materials that are not provided by the district.
    The cookbook is full of great recipes and they are all simple to make. All recipes in the cookbook have been made collaboratively by the students during their cooking classes and the food is top-notch, a reflection of Scott's cooking talents.
     If you would like to purchase the cookbooks, please contact Scott at the Alternative School at 323-4623.

10/29/03
WASD Blood Drive
The Alternative Education students in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive on October 31st, from 10:00am to 4:00pm in the board room at the District Service Center.

10/29/03
Making the Crayola Cut
The Williamsport Area School District has been recognized in the Crayola Dream Makers guide, a standards-based lesson guide for teachers, in which student work is nationally exhibited. Two lessons in the guide were represented, and student work is featured as well. The first lesson was piloted at Jackson Elementary School by Sandra Young, and second was piloted by Lori Crossley at Round Hills Elementary School. Congratulations to both of you for your recognized efforts and for guiding our wonderfully artistic students.

10/29/03
WAHS senior, Jasmine Woodson was named Semi-finalist in the 2004 National Achievement Scholarship Program.

10/23/03
We are pleased to announce that six Williamsport Area High School students have been honored by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on last spring’s college-level Advanced Placement Program Exams.

10/23/03
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, Curtin Middle School,
Wednesday, November 5th, 5pm-7pm, Take outs at 4:30
$5.00 Adults, $3.00 Children under 7

9/19/03
The Williamsport Area High School varsity football game scheduled for Friday, September 19th against Berwick has been postponed until Saturday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. at Millionaire Stadium.

9/16/03
A Message from Mrs. Metzger, Physical Education teacher at Hepburn Lycoming Elementary School.

9/12/03
High School Invites All Parents to WAHS PTSO Open House, Freshmen Mentoring Team Invites Freshmen & Parents to additional evenings at WAHS

9/11/03
The Williamsport Area School District’s Adult Education Program will hold class registration for evening GED and ABE classes and the Independent Supervised Study Program during the next two weeks.  Registration will be held promptly at 7:00 pm in the basement of the District Service Center, 201 West Third Street in Williamsport on September 15-17 and 22-24, 2003.