Student Life

Music

At Williamsport, we offer a variety of programs for our vocal and instrumental talent in a wide range of music selections from classical to contemporary. A Best Communities for Music Education for 16 consecutive years, Williamsport Area High School is proud to provide both curricular music education for students in vocal and instrumental coursework as well as non-curricular music participation opportunities. 
Specialized groups like our Strolling Strings, Marching Millionaires, orchestras, and vocal ensembles are often invited to perform at various community events and have even performed at the White House.

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Recognizing Excellence

In addition to clubs and organizations that students can choose to participate in, Williamsport Area School District participates in the following organizations where students are recognized for meeting various academic achievement and leadership criteria. Students are invited to be inducted into the organization.

• National Honor Society
• National Junior Honor Society 
• National Art Honor Society

Student Drivers

Student Driving Regulations - Please keep this copy for a reference     

• Driving to the Williamsport Area High School on a daily basis is a privilege granted only to those students who demonstrate a sincere need that comes with many responsibilities. 
• Students must adhere to the following regulations if they are to retain that privilege.  
• Driving Passes will only be issued to students that meet the requirements of the Student Driving Policy and have been granted permission to drive by his/her principal.
• Parking stickers are to be attached to the FRONT WINDSHIELD (lower passenger side corner) of the vehicle that will be parked on campus. Note: Stickers ARE NOT permitted on the rear window.
• Parking is only permitted in the appropriate sections of A Lot (Gym) 3rd section or B Lot (Auditorium) above the double white lines. If you fail to park in assigned areas, your parking privileges will be revoked.
• Respect any school official supervising campus traffic.  
• Speed limits are as follows:
  • 15 mph on campus (parking areas and road parallel to football field)
  • 25 mph on access roads
• Beware of and yield to pedestrian and bus traffic at all times.
• Reckless driving of any kind will not be permitted and will result in report of such behavior to appropriate police authorities and revocation of driving privileges.
• Vehicles, with the exception of school buses, are not permitted in the campus traffic circle ("loop") between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Vehicles may not be left unattended in the parking circle at ANY time.  
• Posted directional signs and speed limits on campus and access roads must be followed.
• All parking areas are considered OFF LIMITS during the school day. Pupils may not return to vehicles until after dismissal from school.
• If you leave campus without permission, your driving privileges will be revoked, and you will also be subject to other discipline.   
• “Drug Testing for Students in the General Student Body” forms must be signed and returned before any consideration will be given to this application.  
• The school reserves the right to make periodic inspections and/or random searches of: lockers, backpacks/book bags, gym bags or similar items carried to school by students, as well as automobiles driven by students to school. Notice is not required prior to a search. However, reasonable attempts to notify the student will be made by school authorities prior to the search.  Any illegal materials or contraband will be seized and may be used in disciplinary proceedings and may be turned over to police authorities.
• If a different vehicle needs to be driven, please let the Main Office know or make Security aware upon arrival.

Violations of the student driving regulations, poor attendance, excessive tardiness or inappropriate behavior may result in driving privileges being revoked.