Williamsport
Area School District
Press Release Archive
2004 - 2005 School Year
6/15/05
Penn State Continuing Education at the Williamsport Center
is offering
SAT Preparation summer courses.
Click here to view
the flyer and registration form for August.
Click here to
view the flyer and registration form for September.
6/9/05
Williamsport Area High School Graduation Announcement
June 9, 2005
Because of the
anticipation of thundershowers and rain this afternoon and
evening, the Williamsport Area High School Graduation
Ceremony will be held inside the gymnasium this evening at
7PM. Please remember that previously distributed tickets
will be required for entrance into the graduation ceremony
this evening. To avoid major traffic problems, students and
guests should plan to arrive early for the 7PM ceremony.
6/6/05
The Williamsport Education Foundation is sponsoring a golf
tournament to benefit the high school fitness center
project. We are looking for golfers (especially) as well as
sponsors. The tournament will be held on Saturday, June 25th
at White Deer Golf Course. Detailed information for the
tournament can be found on the brochure.
Click here to view the tournament brochure. The
form can be printed and returned to Sean McCann, Athletic
Director at WAHS.
5/31/05
Join the James V. Brown Library and The Learning Center as
they explore “Dragons, Dreams, and Daring Deeds" through
books, programs, and activities. The 2005 Summer
Reading Program has something for everyone from babies to
children to teens, even for adults and teachers. Win prizes
by reading and enjoy creative activities and more.
www.summer-reading.org
5/25/05
Click here to download the new
WASD Summer School Brochure.
5/18/05
Congratulations
to the Williamsport Area High School Odyssey of the Mind
team who placed fifth in Division III at the April 16, 2005
State Championships held in Altoona. The team’s problem, “In
Your Dreams”, was to create and present an original
performance that included a dream that was cheerful,
nonsensical and nightmarish. Sounds and a monster were
required components within the problem.
Team members included Tim Betts, Amber Lee, Elyssa Okkelberg,
Patrick Welteroth, and Matt Okkelberg coached by Eileen and
Joe Okkelberg.
5/18/05
Congratulations to WAHS junior Elyssa Okkelberg who won the
trophy for the "Best Drafted Resolution" of the over 100
resolutions submitted by the 300 students competing at the
Model UN held April 14 and 15 at Lock Haven University.
5/16/05
On Saturday, May 14, the Williamsport Youth Wind Ensemble, a
band made up of seventh and eighth grade band students from
Curtin, Lycoming Valley, and Roosevelt Middle Schools,
traveled Annville-Cleona High School, for the "Music in the
Parks" Festival. The festival consists of a rating and
competition of music groups from across the region and
surrounding states.The group earned a "Superior" rating,
the highest in the adjudication. The wind ensemble also
entered in competitive portion of the festival. Not only did
the group earn a first place in its class, but the "Best
Overall Concert Band" award. This marks the third year in a
row this group from the Williamsport middle schools have
earned this honor.
The wind ensemble has consists of 68 members and is
directed by Todd Kendall, WAHS Freshman Band Director and
Assistant Band Director for the Marching Millionaires.
Middle School Directors Laura Weir (Roosevelt), Kevin Henry
(Curtin), and Don Fisher (Lycoming Valley) assist.
Following the Festival, the students spent a well-earned
day at Hershey park.
5/12/05
WAHS
Principal's Letter to Parents
A copy of this letter was provided to every
student in attendance on Thursday afternoon at 2:18PM, May
12, 2005, with instructions to bring the letter home for
parents and guardians to read.
5/12/05
THE 2004 MISS JUNETEENTH EDUCATIONAL PAGEANT
Juneteenth marks the end of legalized slavery in America. It is America’s
oldest African American celebration and in its honor; Williamsport will host the
2nd Annual Miss Juneteenth Educational Pageant on Friday, May 20, 2004, 6:00 PM
at Williamsport High School.
read more
5/11/05
Innovative. Diverse. Engaging. Motivating. These are
just a few words to describe the changes in educational
programming throughout the Williamsport School District. The
Williamsport Area School District in collaboration with the
CAPPA Youth Intervention and Development Project Inc. have
created an opportunity for elementary, middle and high
school students to develop their creative and individual
talents while working along with local area performing arts
professionals. Efforts will culminate with the student
stage production of the WASD and CAPPA’s First Every
Child Counts / Young Artists in Action Performing Artist
Showcase scheduled for Sat. June 11, 2005 6:00 PM
in the Williamsport High School auditorium. Free
admission.
read more
Click here to
view flyer
5/6/05
WAHS presented a mock crash program, addressing the
effects of driving while impaired such as drinking and
driving or driving under the influence of drugs for 11th and
12th grade students on May 4th. The program was designed
not only to demonstrate the consequences of drinking and
driving to the responsible driver, but also to reinforce the
effects it has on victims and families of those injured or
killed. read more
5/6/05
The 5th Annual Diversity Day Celebration is Coming!
On Friday, May 13, 2005, the Williamsport Area School
District will host its fifth annual Cultural Diversity
Festival in Brandon Park. This year’s theme is “Many
Cultures, One America.” The evening festival has become a
very popular community celebration featuring numerous ethnic
foods, music groups, dance troupes, and cultural displays.
Over four thousand people participated in last year’s
event. Please be a new face in this year’s crowd, and join
WASD in celebrating and recognizing our differences!
5/4/05
Curtin Middle School's Spring Musical Events
May 12---7:30 PM---Curtin Spring Orchestra Concert
May 16---7:30 PM---Curtin Spring Band Concert
May 24---7:30 PM---Curtin PTO Open Meeting and Spring Chorus
Concert
5/2/05
Williamsport Area High School Commencement is scheduled
for
June 9, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
4/27/05
The Williamsport Area School District, for the fourth
consecutive year, has been selected as one of the 100 Best
Communities for Music Education in America.
Click here to read
more.
4/26/05
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has recently
mandated that children in grades K-3 have yearly Body Mass
Index (BMI) calculations done. This new mandate, which
begins in the fall of 2005, will be integrated as part of
the growth-screening program conducted annually by the
school nurses. Additional grade levels will be added over
the next several years. The BMI is a calculation utilizing
the child’s height, weight, age, and gender. The
calculation, which is a screening tool, is used as a
guideline to assist health care providers in identifying
children who may be underweight, overweight, or at risk for
overweight.
Several factors can influence a child’s BMI
calculation. Some of these include participation in sports,
pubertal status, and family history. Each child’s BMI
calculation will be mailed home to the parents. The child’s
health care provider is the best person to evaluate whether
or not the measurements/calculations are within a healthy
range Being either underweight or overweight can put a
child at risk for certain health problems. A child who is
underweight has an increased risk for heart problems, loss
of bone mass, and anemia. A child who is overweight has an
increased risk for cardiovascular problems, diabetes,
depression, and certain cancers. It is important to
emphasize that only the child’s health care provider can
determine if the student is at risk for health problems. If
you have any questions, please call the school nurse at your
child’s school.
4/26/05
The Williamsport Area High School String Orchestras will
present their annual spring concert on Wednesday, May 4,
2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School auditorium. In
addition to the three string orchestras, the Millionaire
Strolling Strings will perform, and the Symphony Orchestra
will perform with the winds of the High School Wind
Ensemble. The Symphony Orchestra will play several
movements of Dvorak’s Serenade for Strings. Also
performed will be a string arrangement of Schubert’s
Unfinished Symphony (first movement) with the combined
strings of the Concert and Symphony Orchestras.
4/21/05
WASD 2005-06 School Year Calendar (PDF)
(Board Adopted 3/1/05)
4/20/05
Attention WASD families! We need your help! Share
your heart, your home and your country with a young person
from abroad. The Program of Academic Exchange (PAX) is
seeking six Williamsport Area School District families
interested in hosting international high school students
during the 2005/06 academic year.
Click here to learn more.
4/18/05
We invite you to attend the Lycoming Valley Middle School
Student Works Exhibit on Thursday, April 21, 2005 from
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. During your visit, you will be
able to see what our students have been working on this
year. There will be musical performances and other
demonstrations of student work during the evening, as well
as the opportunity to meet members of the faculty. We hope
you will take this opportunity to visit our school.
4/15/05
Board of School Directors invites the citizens of WASD to
provide input about Act 72. There will be an opportunity
to speak to the Board at each meeting until the end of May,
at which time the Board is required to pass a resolution if
they want to opt in to Act 72. Public input is requested and
will be appreciated. Meetings that are currently scheduled
will be held on April 19th, May 3rd and May 17th. The April
19th and May 17th meetings will be held in the District
Service Center located at
201 W. Third Street, beginning at 6:00 PM. The May 3rd
meeting will be held in the Cafetorium at the Roosevelt
Middle School, beginning at 7:15 PM.
4/15/05
Career Exploration Day 2005
Career Exploration Day 2005 will be held on Thursday, April
28. This is an opportunity for students grades 5
through 12 to go to work for a day with a parent or guardian
to learn about career options available. Students wishing
to participate can pick up a registration packet from their
school. Participating students must adhere to specific
guidelines including the return of completed applications to
their school no later than April 20, 2005. Absolutely no
applications will be accepted after April 20. If you have
questions about Career Exploration Day, contact Mr. Theodore
R. Piwowar, Director of Career and Technical Education at
323-8411 ext. 3351.
4/12/05
ESL Instructors ~ FLS
International is accepting resumes for part-time summer ESL
teaching positions. Group programs for international
students run for one to four weeks in July and August. Most
programs are for morning classes only. Qualifications
include a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
and one year of teaching experience. Master’s degree, TESL
certificate and overseas teaching experience preferred.
WASD teachers encouraged to apply!
Email, FAX, or Send resume to:
Academic Director, FLS International—Lock Haven University,
151 Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven, PA. 17745. FAX: (570)
893-7669. Email:
rjenkins@fls.net.
4/12/05
WAHS Band Spring Festival ~ May 3-7, 2005
Tuesday through Friday Open 6:00pm ~
Saturday Open 1:00pm
Bowman Field ~ 1700 W. Fourth Street ~
Williamsport, PA
Rides, Amusements, Food, Games, Live Entertainment Nightly
Proceeds Benefit Williamsport Millionaires Band Programs
4/11/05
“8th Grade Students & Parents Invited to Williamsport Area
High School”
Williamsport Area School District 8th grade students and
parents are invited to a workshop: “What You Need to Know to
Succeed at WAHS”
Tuesday April 26, 2005 ~ 7:00-8:00 p.m. ~ Williamsport Area
High School ~ D Large Group Instruction
Click here for more
information.
4/11/05
You are cordially invited to attend The Williamsport Area
School District Milken Festival for Youth Celebration and
Mural Unveiling
Friday, May 6, 2005 ~ Williamsport
Area School District Service Center
201 West Third Street ~ Downtown Williamsport ~ 6:00 PM
The celebration will begin in the Dr. June Baskin Gallery
with recognition of all student participants. The
student's murals will be unveiled throughout the District
Service Center building. Please come and celebrate the
conclusion of the highly successful student community
service project.
4/6/05
Two Williamsport Area High School students were awarded
prestigious gold keys in the national Scholastic Art Awards
competition. The work was judged in New York City and
selected from over 2000 entries. Erin Cochran was awarded a
gold key for drawing and Allen (Pat) Page was given the gold
key honor for photography.
4/5/05
Two Williamsport Area High School FCCLA members advance
to National Competition
On March 9-11, 2005, seven Williamsport Area High School
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
members attended the Pennsylvania State Leadership
Conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Click here to read more.
4/4/05
WASD has been recognized as one of the top 100 communities
for music education in the country for the 4th consecutive
year! Click here for detailed information.
http://www.amc-music.org/musicmaking/schools/survey.htm
4/4/05
The Curtin Middle School Library will be hosting a book
fair April 4 - 8th. Wednesday from 6-8pm during the
Student Works Exhibit, the fair will be set up in the gym.
Students who come with a parent or guardian will be entered
into a drawing for prizes including free books from the
fair. Cash and all major credit and debit cards will be
accepted.
4/4/05
The varsity girls' track & field meet scheduled for
Saturday, April 2nd at WAHS against Hazleton and North Penn
has been postponed until Thursday, April 7th at 4:00 p.m.
4/4/05
The Roosevelt Middle School girls' basketball games
scheduled for Saturday, April 2nd at Athens have been
cancelled; these games will not be made up this season.
4/4/05
WAHS senior, Jordan Parr, signing his letter of intent to
play football at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
IUP is considering playing Jordan at Wide Receiver or
Defensive Back
Front Row (Left to right): Ron Parr (Jordan's father),
Jordan Parr, and Claudia Perry (Jordan's mother)
Back Row (Standing-Left to right): Head football coach, Tim
Thompson and Offensive coordinator, Chris Eiswerth
4/4/05
Orientation and Student works Exhibit Set At Curtin
Middle School- April 6
Curtin Middle School teachers and staff will host a
fifth grade orientation program from 7 to 8 pm, Wednesday,
April 6 in the school auditorium. All incoming fifth
grade students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Principal James Dougherty will preview school programs.
Teachers, members of the PTO and Student Council
representatives will be available for additional
information. Musical groups will perform and excerpts from
the school¹s musical production "Once On This Island"
will be included in the activities.
The annual Student Works Exhibit will be held from 6 to 8
pm in the school¹s gymnasium. The final Science Fair
competition will also be judged. Refreshments provided by
the PTO will follow the program.
3/30/05
Williamsport Area High School -- Early Dismissal
Times for Week of April 4, 2005
|
Monday, April 4, 2005: |
Seniors and Freshmen dismissed at
11:25AM
Juniors and Sophomores dismissed at 2:15PM
|
|
Tuesday, April 5, 2005: |
Seniors and Freshmen dismissed at
11:25AM
Juniors and Sophomores dismissed at 1:45PM
|
| Wednesday, April 6, 2005: |
Seniors, Sophomores and
Freshmen dismissed at 11:25AM
Juniors dismissed at 1:45PM |
Thursday and Friday are normal dismissal days.
3/29/05
The make-up day for the March 24 snow day is Monday April
25, 2005.
3/29/05
The Youth Art Month Artist's Reception originally scheduled
for March 24 is rescheduled for Wednesday March 30. It will
be held from 4-5:30 PM in the Dr. June Baskin Gallery at the
District Service Center.
3/23/05
Cochran’ Family Fun Night that was scheduled for this
evening has been
postponed until Wednesday, March 30th at 6:30pm.
3/23/05
The Williamsport Area High School Music Department is proud
to present its musical production of “Oklahoma!”. The
show will be held in the high school auditorium on Friday,
April 1, and Saturday, April 2, 2005. Performances will
begin at 7:30 p.m.; doors will open at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $5 each and will be available at the door on
the evenings of the performances. They can also be obtained
in advance from the DSC Music office, please call 327-5500,
ext. 3517. This will be a show not to be missed!
3/23/05
Lock Haven University of PA is coming to Williamsport!
Please join LHU for an informative discussion on admissions,
financial aid, student life and much more. You and your
parents will have the opportunity to meet with LHU faculty,
students, administrators and alumni.
When? Wednesday,
March 30, 2005
7:00pm to 9:00pm |
Where? The Center
600 Campbell Street
Williamsport, PA 17701 |
Light refreshments will be served.
To register, please call Heather Swimley at 1-800-332-8900
or 570-893-2628
3/11/05
Kindergarten registration will be held April 18-22nd.
|
Jackson
April 18-20: 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
April 21: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
April 22: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Stevens
April 18-22: 9:30 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Cochran
April 18-22: 9:30 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. |
Hepburn-Lycoming
April 18-20: 9:15a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
April 21: 9:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
April 22: 9:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Round
Hills
April 18-20: 9:15 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
April 21: 9:15a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
April 22: 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Sheridan
April 18-22: 9:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. |
3/9/05
Congratulations to Mrs. Bacon on being recognized by PBS in
State College as an award winner in the Great Teacher
Contest. A former student, Glen Gough, who is now in 7th
grade, wrote an essay about her as a teacher and submitted
the essay in the contest. Mrs. Bacon will be recognized at
a reception on April 17th at State College and will also be
recognized on television broadcasts by the PBS station.
3/9/05
Study Skills: A Parent Workshop presented by Title I
and Instructional Support programs
March 29, 2005, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Curtin Middle School
Auditorium
Click here for
more information.
3/9/05
A Williamsport Area High School team placed first at the
Odyssey of the Mind Regional Competition held Saturday,
March 5, 2005 at Berwick high School. The team found a
solution to Problem #2, In Your Dreams, at the Division III
level. Team members are Matthew Okkelberg, Elyssa Okkelberg,
Patrick Welteroth, Amber Lee and Timothy Betts coached by
Eileen and Joseph Okkelberg.
The team received a prestigious “Omer” Award. They were
nominated for the honor by the Mt. Carmel team, one of their
competitors. When the Mt. Carmel’s props broke, the
Williamsport team lent their tools to repair the
malfunctioning equipment, even though both teams were in
direct competition with each other.
The team will next represent WAHS at the state
competition to be held Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Altoona
High School. Odyssey of the Mind is an international
education program that provides creative problem-solving
opportunities for students from kindergarten through
college.
3/7/05
JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EARLY DISMISSAL:
Due to a water line break within the building, students
at the Jackson Elementary School will be dismissed if their
parent(s)/guardian(s) report to the school office to sign
them out. For students whose parent(s)/guardian(s) cannot
report to the school to sign them out, an area in the
Jackson school will be reserved for them to complete the
school day and return home on their regular school bus.
Students are safe, but due to the water line break school
officials cannot continue the regular education program.
Click here for
contact phone numbers.
3/7/05
The make-up day for the March 1st snow day is Tuesday, April
26, 2005.
3/2/05
CURTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL 2005 SCIENCE FAIR
The Curtin Middle School annual Science Fair will be
held Wednesday, March 16th, in the school gym. Parents,
families and friends are invited to stop by and view the
displays in the gym from 6:30-8:00 PM.
Science fairs emphasize the
learning of science by doing. The 6th,7th and 8th grade
students will show their experiments that are done using the
scientific method. Come see the interesting and clever
projects our students work hard at. The students and
teachers appreciate all your support! Refreshments
will be served during the exhibit by the PTO in the school
cafeteria. Thanks for your support!
2/22/05
Lycoming
County Women’s Conference 2005 - Sharing Our
Strengths
Hosted by The Williamsport Area School District
Saturday, March 5, 2005 - 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Roosevelt Middle School - 2800 West Fourth
Street
Cost: $10.00 (Check Payable to: W.A.H.S.)
Contact Person: Nayo Brown – 323-8411, X 3228
nbrown@wasd.org
Click here for
the registration form.
2/17/05
~NEW DATE~
The Williamsport Area School District’s Music Department
will present its Thirty Second Annual All-District Band
Concert at 7:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
in the
Williamsport Area High School Auditorium. The program is
free to the public; and the doors open at 6:30 PM.
Click
here for more information.
2/2/05
The
WAHS 2005 Course Catalog has been approved by the
Board.
1/31/05
The Williamsport Area High School Soccer Booster Club is
hosting the 2005 Lumberjack High School Soccer Tournament.
This indoor classic will be held at the Williamsport Area
High School Gym on March 12 and 13, 2005.
Click here for
more information and registration form.
1/21/05
SAT POSTPONED
The SAT scheduled for Saturday January 22, 2005, HAS BEEN
POSTPONED. All registered students will receive a letter
from The College Board notifying them of the instructions
for the FEBRUARY 5, 2005, make-up date. Any questions
should be directed to The College Board at 1-888-728-4357.
1/18/05
Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show January 28th
Each year, the faculty and staff of Lycoming Valley host
the annual spaghetti dinner which is a marvelous event that
benefits many local organizations. Last year, donations were
given to the James V. Brown Library, the Old Lycoming, Trout
Run, and Hepburn Township Volunteer Fire Companies.
Additionally, the faculty sponsors a $250.00 award each year
during WAHS graduation to a former Lycoming Valley student.
Funds were also used to purchase books on tape for our
library as well as student welfare supplies in Lycoming
Valley's health care office.
This year Lycoming Valley is sponsoring a talent show
during the dinner. Students interested in participating in
the talent show will be auditioning throughout this month
and some faculty and staff members may also perform. The
dinner and talent show will be held from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
1/5/05
The Williamsport Area High School varsity and junior
varsity boys’ basketball games scheduled for tonight
against Elmira Southside High School have been postponed
until Friday, January 14, 2005. Those games will be played
at Williamsport Area High School, with the JV game beginning
at 6:00 p.m. and the varsity game beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The Williamsport Area High
School varsity and junior varsity girls’ basketball
games scheduled for tonight against Elmira Southside High
School have been postponed until Monday, January 10, 2005.
Those games will be played at Elmira Southside High School,
with the JV game beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the varsity game
beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The Lycoming Valley Middle
School boys’ basketball games scheduled at
Hazleton-Drums Middle School have been postponed until
Wednesday, February 2, 2005. The game times will remain the
same, 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
12/16/04
Stars were gazing, music was blasting, and food and drinks were grand.
Click
here to see photos from the Winter Formal 2004.
12/10/04
Stay updated with the latest activities and educational
projects occurring in
our district with our online newsletter.
Click here to view the Inside
Connection.
11/30/04
Christine McDermott will be the featured student artist in
the December StArt exhibition. This WAHS student's work will
be on display in the StArt gallery in the lobby of the
Genetti Hotel. An artist's reception will be held Friday
December 3 from 7-9 PM. All are welcome to join in the
festivities!
11/23/04
The Music Department would like to invite you to the
Williamsport Area High School’s fifteenth annual Holiday
Celebration. The concert will be held in the
Williamsport Area High School Auditorium on Sunday, December
19th at 3:00 p.m. The program will be filled with festive
holiday music and; at a little over an hour in length, is
excellent family entertainment. We hope that you will be
able to come and enjoy our musical gift to the community.
There is no admission fee and tickets are not required.
Additional information can be obtained through the DSC Music
Office at 327-5500, ext. 3517.
11/23/04
The Williamsport Area High School teachers competed in an
Ugly Teacher Contest is to raise money for the Make-A-Wish
foundation.
Click here to
view photos.
11/23/04
Click here to view
photos from the Seniors vs. the Juniors one-on-one battle.
11/19/04
The Williamsport Area High School Marching Millionaires were
recognized as a silver level finalist, placing twelfth with
a score of 90.10, at the Tournament of Bands Group III
Atlantic Coast Championships held Sunday, November 14, 2004
at the Lackawana County Stadium.
Click here for more
information.
11/15/04
Two WAHS senior members of the softball team signed letters
of intent today to play softball at the collegiate level. Click
here to find out more.
11/15/04
November 12th a
Donkey Basketball game was hosted at the Williamsport Area
High School
Click here to view a
short video clip provided by Richard C James.
11/10/04
"Old Dead Guys Sing Songs of Love" will be performed on
December 17-18
at the high school in H010 at 7:00."
It will be a series of scenes from plays, and bits of
poetry, written from the sixteenth to the eighteenth
centuries, including works by William Shakespeare,
Christopher Marlowe, Mary Stuart, Elizabeth Tudor, John Gay,
and others. All works focus on the issue of love in one way
or another.
11/04/04
Currently in the Baskin Gallery at the DSC is the WASD K-12
Art Staff Exhibition. Works from members of the art staff
and some very special guest artists are on display in this
outstanding event. The show will be on view through
mid-December.
11/01/04
View our "Every Child Counts Campaign"
11/01/04
WAHS student Tonya Huston will be the featured artist in
the StArt gallery at the Genetti Hotel for November. An
artist's reception will be held on Friday during the first
Friday events. The reception will take place from 7-9 PM.
All are invited to attend this gala event.
10/27/04
Financial Aid Night at WAHS - On Dec. 9, 2004 at 7:00
PM the senior counselors are sponsoring a night to provide
families with up to date information about college financial
aid. This is open to the public and held in room A124/A126
of the Williamsport Area High School. Mr. Don Shade, PHEAA
representative, will be the speaker.
10/26/04
WAHS Upcoming Fun Sporting Events
November 2nd:
Powder Puff Game - 2.00 in school; $3.00 at the gate -
Seniors vs. Juniors - 7:00pm
November 12th:
Donkey Basketball - $4.00 in school; $6.00 at the door -
Girls' Track vs. Boys' Football Team
Winners vs. Faculty - Two games for the price of one!
10/19/04
PTO - Chicken & Biscuit Dinner - Curtin Middle
School
Wednesday, November 3rd - 5.00PM - 7.00PM
$5.00 Adults - $3.00 Children under 7
Takeouts at 4:30
Entertainment by Strolling Strings - Baked Goods
- Auction
10/13/04
The Social Studies classes of the Williamsport
Alternative School are sponsoring a Blood Donor Drive at the
District Service Center Baskin Gallery and lunch room on
October 28, 2004 from 10:00am until 4:00pm.
Students participate in this project to understand the
meaning of responsible citizenship and community service.
Please join the students in their effort! The Red Cross
experiences severe blood shortages during this time of year.
Please call 323-4623 to register and reserve a time to
donate.
-Williamsport Alternative School Social Studies Classes
10/12/04
S A T - The College
Board Testing Information 2004-2005
Click here for testing and
registration dates.
10/7/04
26th Annual Williamsport Invitational Band Competition
October 16, 2004
Performances begin at 5:00pm at the WAHS Football Field
16 Bands to Perform!
Click Here to View Band
Names and Performance Times!
10/6/04
The High School will be dismissing at noon today due to a
fuel oil odor permeating the building.
All athletic activities scheduled for today are on as
scheduled.
Click here for the press release.
10/1/04
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK KICKOFF
EVENTS - DOWNTOWN WILLIAMSPORT
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2004
The City of
Williamsport invites families in the Williamsport Area
School District to help kick-off Fire Prevention Week 2004
(October 3 – 9) at two seminars that will be held on Monday,
October 4, 2004 at 11:00AM and 7:00PM at the Community Arts
Center in Downtown Williamsport.
Click
here for more information.
9/28/04
Sports Postponements:
Girls Varsity Soccer @
Warrior Run until Monday, October 11th
Lycoming Valley Softball at home against Bucktail until
Wednesday, September 29th
Curtin Softball @ Montoursville until Friday, October 1st
Roosevelt Softball at home
against Hughesville until Tuesday, October 5th
9/28/04
Five students from WAHS will be featured
in the annual PA National Art Honor Society/National Junior
Art Honor Society/PA Art Club State Exhibition. This
year's exhibition will be held from October 8- November 12
at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design in Downtown
Lancaster. Student work was created by Jamie, Jennie,
and Catherine Helminiak, Andrew Sims, and Tonya Huston for
this invitational event.
9/28/04
Keri Kimura, student at WAHS will be featured in an
exhibition of student art in the lobby of the Genetti Hotel
during the month of October. An opening reception will
be held at the Genetti this Friday from 7-9 PM as part of
the Downtown William sport First Friday Events.
9/17/04
Alternate Route to East Stroudsburg
The First Lady Laura Bush will be
visiting East Stroudsburg University tomorrow afternoon.
The Secret Service plans to shut down I-80 from about 2:00
PM to 6:00 PM. If you're going to the East Stroudsburg
game, you may want to both leave a little early, and try the
following alternate route (through Blakeslee and Mt.
Pocono):
Take I-80 to exit #284 (Blakeslee, Route 115), --Turn
left on Route 115 North, go about 1 mile, --Turn right on
Route 940, follow Route 940 to Mt. Pocono, --At the
junction of Route 611, turn right on Route 611 South,
--You only go a few feet on 611, then turn left on Route
191 toward Stroudsburg & East Stroudsburg, --Go about 8
miles or so... when 191 turns right at the light toward
Stroudsburg, BEAR LEFT (go straight) on Route 447 toward
East Stroudsburg, --At the junction of Routes 447 and 209,
turn right on Route 209 South, --Go about one mile on 209
South, --As soon as you pass East Stroudsburg-South High
School (on right), take the second right turn, at the Gulf
Mini Mart, onto Broad Street, --Go to the stop sign, turn
right, and you will run right into the stadium.
9/16/04
6th Grade Parent Orientation for Human Sexuality/AIDS will be
held At Curtin Middle School at 7:00 p.m. on September 20, 2004. The
presentation will be done by the Middle School Health Teachers from the 3 middle
schools.9/16/04
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying
Test - PSAT/NMSQT
DATE – Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Click here for more information (PDF).
9/15/04
Hepburn Lycoming Renovation Kick-off Assembly
In lieu of a traditional groundbreaking celebration, Hepburn Lycoming
Elementary School will hold 2 special Renovation Kick-off Assemblies on
September 21st. Gary Gonsar, Hepburn Elementary principal, feels it is
important to involve the students in an understanding of the project and to
provide learning experiences surrounding the project to all students. In
celebration of the construction process, students will attend the special
assemblies to meet the construction workers, who will present their
responsibilities in the project to the students. Members of the school board,
Superintendent, Patricia A. Lowery and various contractors will also b in
attendance.
9/15/04
WAHS PTSO Open House will be September 23rd, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
9/13/04
Registration for the Williamsport Area
School District's Adult Education - GED and ABE
classes will be held on September 13-15 and 20-22, 2004
promptly at 7:00 pm at the District Service Center, 201 West
Third Street, Williamsport. Students wishing to enroll in
the Independent Supervised Study Program should report on
Monday, September 20th at 7:00 pm. Those interested in
attending classes in Hughesville should report directly to
Ashkar Elementary School on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:00
- 9:00 pm. Classes are also offered at the Jersey Shore
Senior High School on Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 -
8:00 pm and at the Williamsport Career Link, Monday -
Thursday from 9:00 - 11:45 am9/8/04
COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSES
To provide for the educational
needs and diverse interests of our community, the Williamsport Area School
District is offering Adult Education Courses.
Click here to view the Schedule of Classes.
8/25/04
Health Careers 4U
Attention 9-12 Grade Students
Come and experience what it’s like to work in
healthcare. Each month throughout the school year,
Susquehanna Health System will present a program on a
different healthcare career. Health Careers 4U will be held
for approximately 1 – 2 hours after school at a Susquehanna
Health System campus.
The first program topic is Rehab Services, held at the
Williamsport Hospital on September 15th, from 6:00pm
-8:30pm. Registration is required. Parents are welcome but
do not need to register!
Please call 326-8400 or visit
http://www.shscares.org/careers to register or to learn
more about the programs.
8/25/04
WAHS Band Benefit Auction
Sunday, September 19 at 1 PM, preview 12-1 PM
Williamsport High School Commons
Scott Younkin is donating his services as auctioneer and
Mike Stiles of Variety 97.7 is donating his services as MC.
All new items donated by local merchants, artisans and
patrons & sport memorabilia.
Live entertainment & silent auction table
Here is a partial list of items:
Anne McKay Studios - gold necklace
B&B Auto Accessories - deluxe keyless entry system
Beiter's - DVD player
Blair Brothers - gold necklace
Electrolux - air purifier
Forrest Mfg - woodworking table saw blade
Guilds - TV VCR
Hite Company butterfly Tiffany lamp
Kathy Loftus pearl bracelet
Kelly Mazzante 2 Penn State autographed basketballs
Keystone Furniture Gallery wooden trolley tea cart
Monoski's Billiard & Supplies imperial pool cue
Tom O'Malley autographed baseball, 3 pr prof. batting gloves
World Travel piece of luggage
Plus many gift certificates and gift baskets.
Additional items are being added to the list every day.
8/6/04
WAHS Freshmen, Parents, Friends are invited to: CLASS OF
2008 FRESHMEN & PARENTS WELCOME NIGHT & ORIENTATION TO
WILLIAMSPORT AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday evening, August 26, 2004, 7:00 p.m. in the
Williamsport Area High School E Cafeteria
Parents and freshmen, Please plan to attend this
informative evening sponsored by the WAHS Freshmen Mentoring
Program. Teachers, freshmen mentors, guidance counselors,
and other educators will be available to answer your
questions.
6/23/04
The Williamsport Area School District is pleased to announce
that the automotive training program at the Williamsport
Area High School recently received certification by the
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
(ASE).
Click here to
read more.
6/30/04
Patricia A. Lowery,
Ph.D.
Superintendent of the Williamsport Area School District
As valedictorian of her senior class at West Hazleton
High School, Patricia Lee Antonelli promenaded across
Harman-Geist Memorial Stadium to the refrains of Pomp and
Circumstance, and later received a diploma from the
school’s principal, who just happened to be her father. From
that moment on, the petite Italian-American was predisposed
to a professional career as an educator—and what an
illustrious career it has proved to be.
Click here to view the
entire article.
6/30/04
Williamsport Area High School Students Jamie and Jennie
Helminiak will be the featured student artists in the
First Friday/Downtown Williamsport StArt Exhibition. The
exhibition will be held in the lobby of the Genetti Hotel &
Suites during the month of July. For the first "duo"
exhibition, these two sisters will display an outstanding
array of art. An opening reception will be held during First
Friday festivities from 7-9 PM on Friday July 2. All are
invited to attend.
6/17/04
WASD 2004-2005 School Year Calendar (pdf) (Board
Adopted 2/27/04)
PARENTS -There may be additional inservice days for
individual buildings.
Please watch building newsletters for
additional days.
Some of the forms on this page are provided online in
Portable
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Congratulations
to the Williamsport Area High School Odyssey of the Mind
team who placed fifth in Division III at the April 16, 2005
State Championships held in Altoona. The team’s problem, “In
Your Dreams”, was to create and present an original
performance that included a dream that was cheerful,
nonsensical and nightmarish. Sounds and a monster were
required components within the problem.