Image for WAHS 4th Marking Period Honor Roll Listing Released Category Awards & Celebrations WAHS released the year's fourth marking period honor roll listing. Three-hundred and six students in grades nine through 12 are named as having earned their status on the distinguished honor roll, high honor roll or honor roll roster.
July 08, 2024 Image for Find Locations of Free Summer Meals for Children, Teens Category Community Nutritious free meals are available for children and teens 18 and younger at several locations throughout Williamsport during the summer while school is out of session. Click on the headline to find a link to a mapping tool to find a site near you.
June 26, 2024 Image for Nominations Sought for WAHS 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards Category WASD Education Foundation The WASD Education Foundation is seeking nominations for the district’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards. The 2024 recipients will be celebrated and recognized during its second annual Cherry + White Appreciation Night on Thursday, Sept. 19.
June 18, 2024 Image for WASD Bids Farewell to 21 Retirees in Video Tribute Category Awards & Celebrations As WASD eyes the end of another school term, it pledged its farewell to 21 retirees. In a video tribute, administrators and supervisors said goodbye to this year's class of retirees, who, together, represent a combined 402 years of experience.
June 05, 2024 Image for 2024 CTE Students of the Year Celebrated Category Awards & Celebrations The WAHS Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program hosted its second Student of the Year luncheon, during which the department's faculty selected their standout students to celebrate.
May 28, 2024 Image for 2 WAHS Seniors Earn Scholastic Art Awards Category Awards & Celebrations Two WAHS students were recently earned Scholastic Art Awards, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious art and writing recognition program for students in grades seven through 12.
April 22, 2024 Image for WAHS 3rd Marking Period Honor Roll Listing Released Category Awards & Celebrations WAHS released the year's second marking period honor roll listing. Three-hundred and eleven students in grades nine through 12 are named as having earned their status on the distinguished honor roll, high honor roll or honor roll roster.
April 05, 2024 Image for WAMS 3rd Marking Period Honor Roll Listing Released Category Awards & Celebrations WAMS released the year's third marking period honor roll listing. Two-hundred and nine students in grades seven and eight are named as having earned their status on the distinguished high honor roll, high honor roll or honor roll roster.
April 03, 2024 Image for 37 WAHS Students Attend Model UN, Earn Several Awards Category Awards & Celebrations Among the high school students who attended this year’s Model United Nations event at Bloomsburg University on March 20, 37 were from WAHS. Students collectively brought home a number of awards and recognitions
March 22, 2024 Image for WAHS 2024 Summer School Enrollment Opens Category Community Registration is open to enroll in summer courses at WAHS. Acceleration courses are available to all high school and incoming freshmen, which will be taken online. Registration deadline is May 24. Classes begin June 10.
March 20, 2024 Image for 2 WASD Administrators Receive PASBO Awards Category Awards & Celebrations The Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO) selected Business Administrator Wanda Erb to receive a 2024 Gary Reeser Memorial Award, Pennsylvania’s top honor for school business officials. Additionally, Maintenance and Facilities Director Dale Crans received the 2024 David L. Nett Regional Chapter Leadership Award.
March 13, 2024 Image for Statement Regarding the Death of WASD Student Category Community Last evening, the district received confirmation on the death of one of its students in an update from the Lycoming County Coroner’s Office. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our students,” said Superintendent Dr. Timothy S. Bowers. “Our hearts go out to the student’s family and friends during this very difficult time, and we extend our condolences to them.”
March 05, 2024 Image for 'Pippin' Coming to the WAHS Stage March 15-16 Category Fine & Performing Arts The WAHS music department is preparing for its annual musical production. “Pippin” is set to hit the stage beginning at 7 p.m., Friday, March 15, with a matinee performance scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, March 16.
February 28, 2024 Image for 'High School Musical Jr.' Coming to the WAMS Stage Category Fine & Performing Arts The WAMS music department is preparing for its annual spring musical production. “High School Musical Jr.” is set to hit the stage beginning at 7 p.m., Friday, March 8, with a matinee performance scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, March 9.
February 15, 2024 Image for Grant Funding Helps Support Growth of Esports Program at WAMS Category Community With a continued focus on preparing students for industries of the future, WAMS is building on an esports program where students can put their gaming skills to the test and compete against other esports teams from other schools across the state — all thanks to recent grant funding.
February 09, 2024 Image for WAMS 2nd Marking Period Honor Roll Listing Released Category Awards & Celebrations WAMS released the year's second marking period honor roll listing. One-hundred and eighty-four students in grades seven and eight are named as having earned their status on the distinguished high honor roll, high honor roll or honor roll roster.
February 07, 2024 Image for WAHS 2nd Marking Period Honor Roll Listing Released Category Awards & Celebrations WAHS released the year's second marking period honor roll listing. Three-hundred and fourteen students in grades nine through 12 are named as having earned their status on the distinguished honor roll, high honor roll or honor roll roster.
February 05, 2024 Image for WAHS Common Application for Scholarships Now Available Category Community The WAHS Common Application for Scholarships is now available to members of the Class of 2024 pursuing post-secondary education. Applications and all supporting documentation must be submitted to the WAHS guidance office by Friday, March 22.
February 05, 2024 Image for 25 Winners Selected in WASD Holiday Essay Contest Category Awards & Celebrations WASD recently concluded its annual Holiday Essay Contest, during which students in kindergarten through fifth grade were asked to answer, in 200 words or less, “What does the holiday season mean to you and why?”
December 06, 2023 Image for WAMS 1st Marking Period Honor Roll Listing Released Category Awards & Celebrations WAMS released the year's first marking period honor roll listing. Two-hundred and twelve students in grades seven and eight are named as having earned their status on the distinguished high honor roll, high honor roll or honor roll roster.
November 14, 2023 Image for WAHS 1st Marking Period Honor Roll Listing Released Category Awards & Celebrations WAHS released the year's first marking period honor roll listing. Four-hundred and nine students in grades nine through 12 are named as having earned their status on the distinguished honor roll, high honor roll or honor roll roster.
November 14, 2023 Image for WAHS Senior Wins Prestigious Rensselaer Medal Award Category Awards & Celebrations WAHS senior Sam Radulski has been selected to receive the Rensselaer Medal Award, a scholarship opportunity worth $160,000 for outstanding math and science students who choose to enroll at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
October 06, 2023 Image for 4 Selected to Receive 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards Category WASD Education Foundation The WASD Education Foundation has named four WAHS alumni who will receive its 2023 Distinguished Alumni awards. The following individuals have been notified of their selection and have been invited to accept their award at WASDEF’s first Cherry and White Appreciation Night on Sept. 21
August 30, 2023 Image for Nominations Sought for WAHS 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards Category Alumni The WASD Education Foundation is seeking nominations for the district’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards through July 14. The 2023 recipients will be celebrated and presented with their award during the return of the education foundation’s Donor & Alumni Appreciation Event on Thursday, Sept. 21.
June 15, 2023 Image for WASD Bids Farewell to 23 Retirees in Tribute Video Category Awards & Celebrations As the WASD eyes the end of another school term, it pledged its farewell to 23 retirees. In a video tribute, administrators and supervisors said goodbye to this year's class of retirees, who, together, represent a combined 515 years of experience.
June 08, 2023 Image for 3 WASD Students Recognized During Law Day Celebration Category Awards & Celebrations Three WASD students were recognized for being among the 11 student winners in this year's Law Day Art & Essay Contest, hosted by the Lycoming Law Association at the Lycoming County Courthouse on Friday, May 12.
May 15, 2023 Image for WAMS is Set to Present "Beauty and the Beast Jr." Category Fine & Performing Arts WAMS is busy preparing for its opening night of this year’s musical, “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” The show is set to begin at 7 p.m., Friday, March 24, with a matinee performance scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, March 25.
March 10, 2023 Image for 'Little Shop of Horrors' Coming to the WAHS Stage Category Fine & Performing Arts The WAHS music department is preparing for its annual musical production. “Little Shop of Horrors” is set to hit the stage beginning at 7 p.m., Friday, March 17, with a matinee performance scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, March 18.
March 06, 2023 Image for WAHS Performs Its 33rd Annual Holiday Concert Category Fine & Performing Arts The Williamsport Area High School music department held its 33rd annual Holiday Concert this afternoon. The concert has become known as the department’s “gift to the community."
December 19, 2022 Image for Watch: Through the Eyes of a Millionaire Category Community Our WAHS school board representatives, seniors Sydney Crews and Michael Harry, presented this video tonight to our school board. The two dreamed up the concept for the video, and worked to produce it with the help of our public relations department.
December 06, 2022 Image for WAHS Marching Millionaires Win State Championship Title Category Awards & Celebrations The WAHS Marching Millionaires won the Cavalcade of Bands American Class Championships on Sunday, Nov. 13, at Hershey Park Stadium. The championship contest is the culminating event after 10 weeks of competition for the band.
November 16, 2022 Image for 4 WAHS Student-Athletes Sign Letters of Intent Category Athletics Four WAHS student-athletes committed themselves to their new homes today by signing their letters of intent. Joined by their family, friends, coaches and teammates, the four made commitments to play their respective sport at the collegiate level next fall.
November 16, 2022 Image for PAEA Names WASD a '2022 Outstanding Visual Arts Community' Category Awards & Celebrations WASD has been recognized as a 2022 Outstanding Visual Arts Community from the Pennsylvania Art Education Association for its commitment to visual arts education. This is the third time the district has received the designation.
October 10, 2022 Image for WASD Names New Head Girls Basketball Coach Category Athletics The Williamsport Area School District hired Justin Marnon as its new head girls basketball coach. Marnon, who is a sixth-grade teacher at Lycoming Valley Intermediate School, replaces Terrill Seward who coached for the high school’s last four seasons.
September 20, 2022 Image for WAHS Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist Category Awards & Celebrations WAHS senior Ben Manetta has been named a Semifinalist in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Manetta, one of about 16,000 Semifinalists selected nationwide.
September 14, 2022 Image for Welcome Back to School! Category Community From learning new schedules, classroom and morning routines (and — yes — even getting familiar with lunch for our little ones), to meeting new teachers and friends, our Millionaires kicked off the start of a new year today.
August 29, 2022 Image for 321 Receive Diplomas at 151st Commencement Ceremony Category Awards & Celebrations WAHS's 2021-2022 academic year has just ended, and what a year it was. Tonight, 321 graduates proudly celebrated their achievements and received their diplomas during the high school’s 151st commencement ceremony.
June 09, 2022 Image for Stevens Primary School to Close June 30 Category Community The WASD School Board voted unanimously to close Stevens Primary, effective June 30, 2022. The closure comes after a thorough and careful review of option presented to the district and school board as part of the district-wide feasibility study.
May 18, 2022 Image for WASD Schools Launch 'Find Your Anchor' Initiative Category Community Last week, with the help of the district's team of counselors and social workers, schools across the district launched the Find Your Anchor initiative, a grassroots movement aimed at suicide prevention, awareness and education.
April 12, 2022 Image for 7 WAHS Students Selected to Perform in PMEA's All-State Ensembles Category Fine & Performing Arts Seven WAHS students earned their seats through competitive auditions to perform with the 2022 PMEA All-State Ensembles. The slate of WAHS winners will play during this year’s All-State Conference and Festival from April 6-9 at Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in the Poconos.
March 03, 2022 Image for 'Into the Woods' Coming to the WAHS Stage Category Fine & Performing Arts The WAHS music department is preparing to open its first musical production in two years. “Into the Woods” is set to hit the stage beginning at 7 p.m., Friday, March 18, with a matinee performance scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, March 19.
March 02, 2022 Image for Class of '85 Member Receives High School Diploma After 37 Years Category Community It's taken nearly four decades, but Williamsport resident David Keene has finally received his high school diploma. Keene, a member of the Class of '85, left for Parris Island, S.C., as United States Marine Corps recruit just seven days before he was scheduled to graduate from WAHS.
February 24, 2022 Image for WAHS 32nd Annual Holiday Concert Category Fine & Performing Arts The WAHS music department recently held its 32nd annual Holiday Concert. The concert, which has become known as the department’s “gift to the community,” brings together the combined talents of the high school’s band, choral and orchestra groups.
December 15, 2021 Image for 2021-22 Winter Sports Registration Now Open Category Athletics The athletic department's online registration platform for athletic forms is ready for the 2021-22 school winter sports season. Student-athletes and parents may log back into their own accounts and re-use their current forms to register for sports for next school year.
October 18, 2021 Image for WASD Names New Supervisor of Instructional Technology Category Faculty News WASD named Dustin Brouse as its new Supervisor of Instructional Technology. Brouse, an 11-year employee of the district, comes to the newly created position most recently from serving as the district’s Instructional Technology Specialist.
September 29, 2021 Image for WAHS Athletic Department Receives 2020-2021 District IV Sportsmanship Award Category Athletics The WAHS athletic department was the recent recipient of the 2020-2021 District IV Sportsmanship Award from PIAA. The award is presented each year to a District IV high school based on overall program sportsmanship of student-athletes, coaches and spectators during the course of its most recent athletic seasons.
August 12, 2021 Image for WASD Education Foundation Welcomes 3 New Board Members Category WASD Education Foundation The Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s recent appointment of three new members to its board of directors. Joining the board are Jon Mackey, Marwin Reeves and Loriann Rose.
August 06, 2021 Image for Over the Edge: Williamsport to Return This Fall Category WASD Education Foundation River Valley Regional YMCA, YWCA Northcentral PA and the WASD Education Foundation are pleased to announce the return of Over the Edge (OTE) this fall. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.
July 16, 2021 Image for WASD Bids Farewell to 30 Retirees in Tribute Video Category Community As the WASD eyes the end of another school term, it pledged its farewell to 30 retirees. In a video tribute, administrators and supervisors said goodbye to this year's class of retirees, who, together, represent more than 740 years of experience.
June 17, 2021 Image for 78 WAMS Students Inducted into National Junior Honor Society Category Awards & Celebrations Seventy-nine WAMS students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society on Thursday morning. The ceremony, held in the middle school auditorium, honored each of the inductees who represent what are known as The Four Pillars — or backbone — of NJHS: scholarship, service, leadership and character.
June 04, 2021 Image for WAHS Senior Wins State Award for Construction Trades Category Awards & Celebrations WAHS senior Tommy Harper won the Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing and Endorsed Trade Program Student Recognition Award. Harper, a Construction Trades student, was selected because of his "dedication and hard work displayed in learning the trade."
May 21, 2021 Image for WAHS Top Hat Dinner Honors Class of 2021's Top 5 Percent Category Awards & Celebrations The Class of 2021’s top 5 percent were recognized tonight during the eighth annual Top Hat Dinner held at the Genetti Hotel. Seventeen seniors were celebrated for their academic excellence, as well as their selected faculty honorees who influenced and inspired that success.
May 14, 2021 Image for School Board Seeks Candidates to Fill Vacancy Category Community The Williamsport Area School Board is accepting applications until 12 p.m. on April 29, 2021, to fill a vacancy on the board. Appointment of a new school director is anticipated to occur on May 4.
April 14, 2021 Image for 2 WASD OM Teams Advance to State Finals on April 10 Category Awards & Celebrations Two WASD Odyssey of the Mind teams that virtually competed at the Regional Tournament on March 17 are headed to the State Finals. This year’s contending teams from WASD were both represented by Curtin Intermediate School.
March 19, 2021 Image for WAHS Senior Wins Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition Category Awards & Celebrations WAHS senior Oam Patel won the regional round in this year's Poetry Out Loud competition. Patel secured the first-place win on Jan. 29 by reciting "Charles Sumner" by Charlotte L. Forten Grimke, "Hysteria" by Dionisio D. Martinez and "Harold and the Purple Crayon" by D. Gilson.
February 01, 2021 Image for Free Student Meals to be Available for Pick-Up Dec. 11-21, Jan.4-7 Category Community Free student meals will be available weekdays beginning Friday, Dec. 11, through Monday, Dec. 21, and Monday, Jan. 4, through Thursday, Jan. 7, during the district's extension of full remote instruction.
December 10, 2020 Image for WASD's Insurance Firm Donates Coats for Students in Need Category Community Thanks to a donation made by the district's insurance firm, a group of students in need will receive a free coat to wear this winter. The coats, donated as part of the firm's Coats 4 Kids Drive, will be given to identified high school students in need.
November 12, 2020 Image for Dr. Bowers' Oct. 27 Presentation to the School Board Category Community Superintendent Dr. Bowers opened the special meeting of the Williamsport Area School District Board of Directors with a presentation on the hybrid model and moving forward. Included here is a link to access the PowerPoint slides Dr. Bowers referenced.
October 28, 2020 Image for Stevens Primary Raises $325 for Local Breast Health Center Category Community Over a two-day period, Stevens Primary School raised $325.25 as part of its observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The funds will be donated to the Susquehanna Health Foundation, designated for UPMC Susquehanna's Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center.
October 22, 2020 Image for Video: A Look at WASD's Hybrid Model Category Community It's been one month since the start of the school year. With health restrictions in place, take a look at how the hybrid model functions from inside our schools from the perspective of some of our students across the district.
October 05, 2020 Image for Cochran Primary Teacher Receives Fulbright Award Category Faculty News Cochran Primary School teacher Brooke Nenadal was recently selected for the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms, a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
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