Grow As You Go | Williamsport Area School District

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Upcoming Events Stay in the know about what’s going on with our calendar of events. Join us and share our Millionaire pride! VIEW CALENDAR July Learn More about School Board Meeting on21 School Board Meeting The School Board meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. Click "Learn More" to see additional upcoming meeting dates. Start: 6:00 PM Learn More about School Board Meeting Recent News Stories and achievements about our students and staff doing amazing things in the classroom and community. VIEW ALL NEWS Image for WASD School Board Adopts Anti-Racist Resolution WASD School Board Adopts Anti-Racist Resolution Read the anti-racist resolution adopted by the Williamsport Area School Board on June 23, 2020. June 24, 2020 Read More about WASD School Board Adopts Anti-Racist Resolution Image for WASD School Board Approves 2020-21 District Budget WASD School Board Approves 2020-21 District Budget The Williamsport Area School Board approved the 2020-2021 district budget during its June 23 board meeting. June 24, 2020 Read More about WASD School Board Approves 2020-21 District Budget Image for Re-socialization Plans Approved for Sports, Marching Band Re-socialization Plans Approved for Sports, Marching Band The Williamsport Area School Board adopted re-socialization plans and waiver for sports and the Marching Millionaires ahead of the 2020-2021 school year. June 24, 2020 Read More about Re-socialization Plans Approved for Sports, Marching Band Image for WASD Bids Farewell to 26 Retirees in Video Tribute WASD Bids Farewell to 26 Retirees in Video Tribute As WASD eyes the end of another school term, it pledged its farewell to its 26 retirees. In a video tribute, administrators and supervisors said goodbye to this year's class of retirees, who, together, represent nearly 600 years of experience. June 22, 2020 Read More about WASD Bids Farewell to 26 Retirees in Video Tribute Image for Class of 2020 Commemorative Graduation Video Class of 2020 Commemorative Graduation Video Watch as the Williamsport Area School District premieres the commemorative video of this year's graduation at noon on June 12. The video features footage and portions of speeches to honor the Class of 2020. June 12, 2020 Read More about Class of 2020 Commemorative Graduation Video Image for 317 Grads Celebrated in Historic 2020 Graduation Ceremony 317 Grads Celebrated in Historic 2020 Graduation Ceremony WAHS's 2019-2020 academic year has just ended, and what a year it was. Three-hundred and seventeen graduates proudly celebrated their achievements and received their diplomas in a historic, drive-through format last evening. June 5, 2020 Read More about 317 Grads Celebrated in Historic 2020 Graduation Ceremony Image for School-to-Work Program Students, Employers Virtually Recognized School-to-Work Program Students, Employers Virtually Recognized Students and employers involved in Williamsport Area High School’s School-to-Work Program were virtually honored in lieu of the program’s annual Community Partners Appreciation Breakfast. June 5, 2020 Read More about School-to-Work Program Students, Employers Virtually Recognized Image for 44 WAHS Juniors Named National Honor Society Inductees 44 WAHS Juniors Named National Honor Society Inductees WAHS announced the 44 juniors who were named as this year’s National Honor Society inductees. The juniors, who are typically inducted during the high school’s annual National Honor Society Ceremony, will be formally and traditionally recognized this fall. June 5, 2020 Read More about 44 WAHS Juniors Named National Honor Society Inductees Image for Food Service Workers Tally 37,404 Meals Served During School Shutdown Food Service Workers Tally 37,404 Meals Served During School Shutdown Members of the WASD food service department closed out the district’s free meal assistance program on Wednesday, June 3. The food service workers served a total of 37,404 meals since the program launched. June 4, 2020 Read More about Food Service Workers Tally 37,404 Meals Served During School Shutdown Image for 4 WASD Teams Rank Among Top 20 in OM World Finals 4 WASD Teams Rank Among Top 20 in OM World Finals Among the four WASD Odyssey of the Mind teams that virtually competed in the World Finals recently, one group from Curtin Intermediate School secured a historic second-place win out of 118 teams. June 2, 2020 Read More about 4 WASD Teams Rank Among Top 20 in OM World Finals Image for 54 Celebrated in 2020 National Honor Society (Virtual) Ceremony 54 Celebrated in 2020 National Honor Society (Virtual) Ceremony Fifty-four WAHS students were celebrated in a virtual National Honor Society Ceremony, and, from among them, 29 were inducted as new members from the senior class. May 29, 2020 Read More about 54 Celebrated in 2020 National Honor Society (Virtual) Ceremony Image for Item Pick-Up/Drop-Off Dates Scheduled Item Pick-Up/Drop-Off Dates Scheduled Schools across WASD will use the weeks of June 1 and June 8 for families to pick up personal items and drop off district-owned property, specifically technology devices used for distance learning. May 28, 2020 Read More about Item Pick-Up/Drop-Off Dates Scheduled Image for WAHS Virtually Honors Class of 2020's Top 5 Percent WAHS Virtually Honors Class of 2020's Top 5 Percent In lieu of being celebrated during what would have been the seventh annual Top Hat Dinner, the Williamsport Area High School Class of 2020’s top 5 percent were virtually honored in a video slideshow for their academic success. May 21, 2020 Read More about WAHS Virtually Honors Class of 2020's Top 5 Percent Image for Notice: 2020-2021 Proposed Final Budget Available for Review Notice: 2020-2021 Proposed Final Budget Available for Review The WASD school board approved a proposed final budget for the 2020-2021 school year. The proposed budget will be available for public review for 30 days prior to the adoption of a final budget during the board's June 23 meeting. May 20, 2020 Read More about Notice: 2020-2021 Proposed Final Budget Available for Review Image for Free Meal Assistance Program Adjusts Schedule for Holiday Weekend Free Meal Assistance Program Adjusts Schedule for Holiday Weekend WASD's free meal assistance program will be slightly adjusted next week to accommodate Memorial Day weekend. May 15, 2020 Read More about Free Meal Assistance Program Adjusts Schedule for Holiday Weekend Image for 2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration Update 2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration Update WASD has updated is kindergarten registration process for the 2020-2021 school year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on the headline above to view updates on how to complete the registration process. May 15, 2020 Read More about 2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration Update Image for WAHS Announces Plans for Cap and Gown Distribution WAHS Announces Plans for Cap and Gown Distribution WAHS plans to distribute caps and gowns to members of its Class of 2020 the week of May 26. Distribution will be handled alphabetically by students’ last name from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 8, 2020 Read More about WAHS Announces Plans for Cap and Gown Distribution Image for WASD Education Foundation Launches 2020 Alumni Directory Update Project WASD Education Foundation Launches 2020 Alumni Directory Update Project The WASD Education Foundation has partnered with Publishing Concepts Inc. (PCI) on the first comprehensive alumni directory update since 2013. Since the directory’s last update, the Williamsport Area High School alumni community has grown by more than 2,000 grads. May 6, 2020 Read More about WASD Education Foundation Launches 2020 Alumni Directory Update Project Image for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates & Information Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates & Information The health and safety of our students and staff is a top priority. With the recent news reports of cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pennsylvania, we want to ensure families that WASD is working to stay well informed and developing an action plan in the event a case is confirmed in or around Lycoming County. March 12, 2020 Read More about Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates & Information Image for 5 WASD OM Teams Advance to State Finals 5 WASD OM Teams Advance to State Finals Five Williamsport Area School District Odyssey of the Mind teams that competed at the Regional Tournament in Berwick on Saturday are headed to the State Finals. March 9, 2020 Read More about 5 WASD OM Teams Advance to State Finals Image for #FutureReady Feature: Early Childhood Education #FutureReady Feature: Early Childhood Education Watch as Williamsport Area High School juniors Nassir Jones and Isaiah Williams and seniors Gaige Falk and Kevar Lattie talk about their early pursuit of a career in education through the high school's Early Childhood Education program. March 6, 2020 Read More about #FutureReady Feature: Early Childhood Education Image for WASD Education Foundation to Participate in Raise the Region WASD Education Foundation to Participate in Raise the Region The WASD Education Foundation once again will participate in Raise the Region, the 30-hour online fundraising event hosted by the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. It begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 12. February 21, 2020 Read More about WASD Education Foundation to Participate in Raise the Region Image for 2020-2021 District Calendar Now Available 2020-2021 District Calendar Now Available The Williamsport Area School District 2020-2021 District Calendar is now available for download. February 18, 2020 Read More about 2020-2021 District Calendar Now Available Image for 'Hour of Code,' Title 1 Nights Showcase Innovative Educational Practices 'Hour of Code,' Title 1 Nights Showcase Innovative Educational Practices Lycoming Valley and Curtin Intermediate schools hosted a combined "Hour of Code" and Title 1 at each of their locations on Jan. 28 and Feb. 5, respectively. The events celebrated not only literacy, but also provided an opportunity for families to experience all the innovative ways students are learning in the classroom. February 6, 2020 Read More about 'Hour of Code,' Title 1 Nights Showcase Innovative Educational Practices Image for WASD Students Honor School Board Members in Annual Recognition Ceremony WASD Students Honor School Board Members in Annual Recognition Ceremony In recognition of our Board of Education, students from across the district honored them for their service by presenting them with a brand-new book for installation in their respective school libraries. Each of the books is dedicated to the individual board member with a nameplate on the inside cover. February 5, 2020 Read More about WASD Students Honor School Board Members in Annual Recognition Ceremony Image for 5 WAMS Students Earn Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 5 WAMS Students Earn Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Five eighth-grade students at WAMS recently were recognized for earning regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Three earned the coveted Gold Key Award and two earned Honorable Mentions. February 4, 2020 Read More about 5 WAMS Students Earn Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Image for Cochran Primary Named 2019-2020 Title 1 Distinguished School Cochran Primary Named 2019-2020 Title 1 Distinguished School Cochran Primary has been named a 2019-2020 Title 1 Distinguished School by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cochran is one of 93 across the Commonwealth selected for ranking among the top 5 percent of Title 1 schools that exhibited academic growth during the two most recently completed school years. January 29, 2020 Read More about Cochran Primary Named 2019-2020 Title 1 Distinguished School Image for Curtin, Lycoming Valley Announce 'YAM JAM' Events Curtin, Lycoming Valley Announce 'YAM JAM' Events Curtin and Lycoming Valley Intermediate schools will host their annual YAM-JAM events in March. Together, the events will celebrate National Youth Art and Music in Our Schools month, but honor it separately through different themes. January 28, 2020 Read More about Curtin, Lycoming Valley Announce 'YAM JAM' Events Image for WASD Kindergarten, New Student Registration Week Set for March 23-27 WASD Kindergarten, New Student Registration Week Set for March 23-27 Welcome to the Class of 2033! The Williamsport Area School District’s kindergarten and new student enrollment week for the 2020-2021 school year is scheduled for March 23 through March 27 at the District Service Center, 2780 West Fourth St. January 28, 2020 Read More about WASD Kindergarten, New Student Registration Week Set for March 23-27 Image for WAMS Students Raise, Donate Funds to WBP's K-9 Unit WAMS Students Raise, Donate Funds to WBP's K-9 Unit WAMS students donated $870 to the Williamsport Bureau of Police's K-9 Unit Friday morning. Members of the school's Positivity Club and Builders Club raised the funds by collecting donated dog and cat treats to package and sell. January 24, 2020 Read More about WAMS Students Raise, Donate Funds to WBP's K-9 Unit Image for WASD Awarded $35,000 PAsmart Grant to Implement New AP Computer Science Course WASD Awarded $35,000 PAsmart Grant to Implement New AP Computer Science Course WASD learned last week through State Sen. Gene Yaw’s office that it is among other local school districts to receive a $35,000 PAsmart grant. Funds from the grant will be used to implement a new AP computer science course in 2020-2021. January 23, 2020 Read More about WASD Awarded $35,000 PAsmart Grant to Implement New AP Computer Science Course Image for WAHS Junior to Compete at Poetry Out Loud State Championship WAHS Junior to Compete at Poetry Out Loud State Championship WAHS junior Oam Patel will compete at the Poetry Out Loud state championship on March 9 in Harrisburg after securing a first-place win at the regional level in Towanda on Friday, Jan. 17. January 22, 2020 Read More about WAHS Junior to Compete at Poetry Out Loud State Championship Image for WAHS Junior Raises, Donates $18,076 to Local Charities WAHS Junior Raises, Donates $18,076 to Local Charities WAHS junior Cecilia Fink’s charity Be You Boldly recently granted a combined $18,076 to K’s for Cancer and the River Valley Regional YMCA’s Livestrong Program. January 21, 2020 Read More about WAHS Junior Raises, Donates $18,076 to Local Charities Image for WASD's All-District Orchestra Concert Set for Feb. 3 WASD's All-District Orchestra Concert Set for Feb. 3 The WASD music department will present its 45th annual All-District Orchestra concert on Monday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at WAHS. The program will feature the talents of more than 450 students in grades four through 12. January 21, 2020 Read More about WASD's All-District Orchestra Concert Set for Feb. 3 Image for WAHS Promotes 'One in a Million' Message to Students WAHS Promotes 'One in a Million' Message to Students On the theme of "You Are One in a Million(aire)," WAHS kicked off Mental Health Awareness Week with an exercise in self expression to "promote the idea that each student is special and contributes to our school in a positive way." January 13, 2020 Read More about WAHS Promotes 'One in a Million' Message to Students Image for WASD Releases 2018-2019 Annual Report WASD Releases 2018-2019 Annual Report WASD released its 2018-2019 Annual Report today, which highlights the district’s key activities, data and financials between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019. “We are pleased to introduce and share with you (the district's) first-ever annual report,” writes Superintendent Dr. Timothy S. Bowers and school board President Lori Baer. January 13, 2020 Read More about WASD Releases 2018-2019 Annual Report Image for WASD Statement on Myrtle Beach Incident WASD Statement on Myrtle Beach Incident In light of recent concerns raised on social media, it is evident that the circulation of inaccuracies and misinformation have created confusion that is detrimental to students, staff and the district. The district is releasing the following statement to provide facts where we are legally able to do so, while still protecting the privacy of students. January 9, 2020 Read More about WASD Statement on Myrtle Beach Incident Image for Lycoming Valley Intermediate Raises $3,005 for Make-a-Wish Lycoming Valley Intermediate Raises $3,005 for Make-a-Wish Thanks to a penny war challenge at Lycoming Valley Intermediate School, students did their part to help grant children's wishes, raising a staggering $3,005.16 for Make-a-Wish Foundation! December 20, 2019 Read More about Lycoming Valley Intermediate Raises $3,005 for Make-a-Wish Image for School Board Approves 1st Reading of Food Service Policies; Seeks Wellness Committee Members School Board Approves 1st Reading of Food Service Policies; Seeks Wellness Committee Members The WASD Board of Directors recently approved the first reading of several food service-related policies. In addition, the district is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the Wellness Committee. December 20, 2019 Read More about School Board Approves 1st Reading of Food Service Policies; Seeks Wellness Committee Members Image for WASD Education Foundation Holiday Essay Contest Winners Celebrated WASD Education Foundation Holiday Essay Contest Winners Celebrated Winners of the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation's Holiday Essay Contest enjoyed a night of celebration on Wednesday night. December 19, 2019 Read More about WASD Education Foundation Holiday Essay Contest Winners Celebrated Image for WASD Education Foundation Releases 2018-2019 Annual Report WASD Education Foundation Releases 2018-2019 Annual Report The WASD Education Foundation (WASDEF) today released its 2018-2019 Annual Report that highlights the organization’s key activities and financial statements between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019. December 19, 2019 Read More about WASD Education Foundation Releases 2018-2019 Annual Report Image for WAHS Hosts 30th Annual Holiday Concert WAHS Hosts 30th Annual Holiday Concert The WAHS music department held its 30th annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 15. Free and open to the public, the concert has become known as “a gift to the community.” December 15, 2019 Read More about WAHS Hosts 30th Annual Holiday Concert Image for Jackson Primary Students Collect, Donate Items for Veterans Jackson Primary Students Collect, Donate Items for Veterans Jackson Primary School conducted a drive for items to donate to the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center through November. Items were collected to benefit local veterans that use the facility as a resource for needed items. December 13, 2019 Read More about Jackson Primary Students Collect, Donate Items for Veterans Image for 25 Winners Selected in WASD Education Foundation Holiday Essay Contest 25 Winners Selected in WASD Education Foundation Holiday Essay Contest The WASD Education Foundation recently concluded its annual Holiday Essay Contest, during which students in kindergarten through third grade were asked to answer, in 200 words or less: “What are you most thankful for during the holiday season and why?” December 12, 2019 Read More about 25 Winners Selected in WASD Education Foundation Holiday Essay Contest Image for WAMS Holds Production of "Elf the Musical Jr." WAMS Holds Production of "Elf the Musical Jr." The WAMS music department held its production of “Elf the Musical Jr.” this weekend. The play, starring Spencer Sponhouse as Buddy the Elf, Muireann Tran as Jovie, and Jack Heller as Walter Hobbs, is based on the 2003 holiday film. December 9, 2019 Read More about WAMS Holds Production of "Elf the Musical Jr." Image for WASD Names New Elementary Special Education Supervisor WASD Names New Elementary Special Education Supervisor WASD named James DeSantis as its new Elementary Special Education Supervisor, effective date to be determined. DeSantis comes to the district from the Harris County School District in Hamilton, Ga., where he served as its special education director. November 14, 2019 Read More about WASD Names New Elementary Special Education Supervisor Image for WASD Names New Secondary Curriculum Supervisor WASD Names New Secondary Curriculum Supervisor WASD named Dr. Chad Greevy as its new Secondary Curriculum Supervisor. Greevy comes to the district from Loyalsock Township School District, where he currently serves as its middle school principal. November 12, 2019 Read More about WASD Names New Secondary Curriculum Supervisor Image for Curtin Intermediate's #socktober Campaign Sets New Record, Collecting 5,398 Socks for Area's Homeless Curtin Intermediate's #socktober Campaign Sets New Record, Collecting 5,398 Socks for Area's Homeless Curtin Intermediate set a new school record during its #socktober campaign last month, having collected 5,398 pairs of socks, shattering last year’s record-setting number of 5,001. November 5, 2019 Read More about Curtin Intermediate's #socktober Campaign Sets New Record, Collecting 5,398 Socks for Area's Homeless Image for Old Lycoming Township Police Thank Students with Visit Old Lycoming Township Police Thank Students with Visit Old Lycoming Township Police Chief Joseph Hope and Officer Shyanne McKivison stopped by Hepburn-Lycoming Primary School this morning to thank Mrs. Barb Adair's and Ms. Lindsay Clark's third-grade classes for letters their students wrote to the department. October 29, 2019 Read More about Old Lycoming Township Police Thank Students with Visit Image for WASD Education Foundation Awards 122 Books to Summer Readers, Elementary Libraries WASD Education Foundation Awards 122 Books to Summer Readers, Elementary Libraries The WASD Education Foundation announced today its distribution of 122 brand-new books to the elementary library system as part of its annual Building Libraries Through Literacy Program. October 24, 2019 Read More about WASD Education Foundation Awards 122 Books to Summer Readers, Elementary Libraries Image for WAMS to Host First 'Pathways to Your Future' Career Fair WAMS to Host First 'Pathways to Your Future' Career Fair Calling all employers, local colleges and recruiters: WAMS will host its first Pathways to Your Future Career Fair on Nov. 6. The event is an opportunity for seventh- and eighth-grade students to get a better understanding of the skills needed to become gainfully employed in the future. October 23, 2019 Read More about WAMS to Host First 'Pathways to Your Future' Career Fair Image for 'Battle of the Beltway' Powderpuff Benefit Returns to STA Stadium 'Battle of the Beltway' Powderpuff Benefit Returns to STA Stadium WAHS is once again partnering with the Lycoming County United Way to host the third annual Battle of the Beltway Powderpuff Game. The event pits the WAHS Lady Millionaires against Loyalsock Township High School Lady Lancers in a game of flag football. October 23, 2019 Read More about 'Battle of the Beltway' Powderpuff Benefit Returns to STA Stadium Image for WAHS CTE Program Highlights Reviewed at Occupational Advisory Committee Meeting WAHS CTE Program Highlights Reviewed at Occupational Advisory Committee Meeting About 50 industry representatives and educators from those that comprise several Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at WAHS attended the program's fall occupational advisory committee meeting tonight. October 17, 2019 Read More about WAHS CTE Program Highlights Reviewed at Occupational Advisory Committee Meeting Image for WAHS Announces 2019 Homecoming Court WAHS Announces 2019 Homecoming Court Williamsport Area High School announced this year's Homecoming Court. This year's Homecoming game is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4, against Pittston Area High School. October 1, 2019 Read More about WAHS Announces 2019 Homecoming Court Image for WAHS Senior Named Commended Student in 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program WAHS Senior Named Commended Student in 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program Williamsport Area High School senior Erin M. Reilly has been named a Commended Student in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. October 1, 2019 Read More about WAHS Senior Named Commended Student in 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program Image for WASD Education Foundation Hosts 2019 Donor & Alumni Appreciation Event WASD Education Foundation Hosts 2019 Donor & Alumni Appreciation Event The WASD Education Foundation held its second Donor & Alumni Appreciation Event on Thursday, Sept. 26, in the Michael Ross Room at Trade and Transit Center II in downtown Williamsport. September 30, 2019 Read More about WASD Education Foundation Hosts 2019 Donor & Alumni Appreciation Event Image for Cochran Primary Students Offer Comfort to Pediatric Cancer Patients Cochran Primary Students Offer Comfort to Pediatric Cancer Patients Third-grade students from Mrs. Stacy Holt's classroom at Cochran Primary School are hoping to bring a little bit of comfort to pediatric cancer patients. September 25, 2019 Read More about Cochran Primary Students Offer Comfort to Pediatric Cancer Patients Image for WASD Art Department Named '2019 Outstanding Visual Arts Community' by PAEA WASD Art Department Named '2019 Outstanding Visual Arts Community' by PAEA The WASD art department has been recognized as a 2019 Outstanding Visual Arts Community from the Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) for its commitment to visual arts education. September 23, 2019 Read More about WASD Art Department Named '2019 Outstanding Visual Arts Community' by PAEA Image for 'SOCKTOBERFEST' to Return to Curtin Intermediate on Sept. 27 'SOCKTOBERFEST' to Return to Curtin Intermediate on Sept. 27 Curtin Intermediate invites the community back to help “kick it to poverty” from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, for its fourth SOCKTOBERFEST. The kickoff event once again will help launch the school’s month-long sock drive to benefit Lycoming County’s homeless. September 20, 2019 Read More about 'SOCKTOBERFEST' to Return to Curtin Intermediate on Sept. 27 Image for WASDEF, Central PA Food Bank Partner in Fundraiser to Benefit BackPack Program WASDEF, Central PA Food Bank Partner in Fundraiser to Benefit BackPack Program WASD students will be able to benefit from an upcoming casual Friday next month through a first-of-its-kind, community-wide event scheduled for Oct. 18. WASDEF and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank are joining forces in the area’s first Dress Down for Williamsport Schools Day. September 10, 2019 Read More about WASDEF, Central PA Food Bank Partner in Fundraiser to Benefit BackPack Program Image for Tim Montgomery Memorial Scholarship Fund Established Tim Montgomery Memorial Scholarship Fund Established A new scholarship fund has been created at the WASD Education Foundation in memory of Tim Montgomery, Williamsport Area High School’s winningest coach. The Tim Montgomery Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by his family August 29, 2019 Read More about Tim Montgomery Memorial Scholarship Fund Established Image for WASD Launches 'Be Present' Campaign to Promote School Attendance WASD Launches 'Be Present' Campaign to Promote School Attendance WASD has announced the launch of its new “Be Present” campaign, a school district-community call-to-action to promote the importance of being in school every day while also raising awareness against chronic absenteeism. August 22, 2019 Read More about WASD Launches 'Be Present' Campaign to Promote School Attendance Image for WASD Education Foundation Awards $10,381 to Support New Piano Lab at WAHS WASD Education Foundation Awards $10,381 to Support New Piano Lab at WAHS A new opportunity this year will work to broaden student reach in the WAHS’s music program, thanks to grant funding provided in part by the WASD Education Foundation. August 6, 2019 Read More about WASD Education Foundation Awards $10,381 to Support New Piano Lab at WAHS Image for 3 Selected to Receive 2019 Distinguished Alumni Awards 3 Selected to Receive 2019 Distinguished Alumni Awards The WASD Education Foundation has named three WAHS alumni who will receive the Foundation's 2019 Distinguished Alumni awards. These individuals have been notified of their selection and have been invited to accept their award at Foundation's second Donor and Alumni Appreciation Event on Sept. 26 August 2, 2019 Read More about 3 Selected to Receive 2019 Distinguished Alumni Awards Image for William Kamkwamba to be Keynote Speaker at WASDEF's 2019 Donor & Alumni Appreciation Event William Kamkwamba to be Keynote Speaker at WASDEF's 2019 Donor & Alumni Appreciation Event The WASD Education Foundation is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for its second Donor & Alumni Appreciation Event next month. William Kamkwamba will headline the Sept. 26 event, sponsored by Larson Design Group. August 2, 2019 Read More about William Kamkwamba to be Keynote Speaker at WASDEF's 2019 Donor & Alumni Appreciation Event Image for Find Locations of Free Summer Meals for Children, Teens Find Locations of Free Summer Meals for Children, Teens 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. July 10, 2019 Read More about Find Locations of Free Summer Meals for Children, Teens Image for Summer String Camp to Return to WAHS July 29-Aug. 1 Summer String Camp to Return to WAHS July 29-Aug. 1 WASD once again will offer its four-day Summer String Camp to students of the district from July 29 to Aug. 1 at WAHS. The camp will run each day from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Deadline to register is July 15. June 25, 2019 Read More about Summer String Camp to Return to WAHS July 29-Aug. 1 Image for WAHS Student-Constructed Items to Go Up for Bid Online WAHS Student-Constructed Items to Go Up for Bid Online The WAHS CTE department has seven items scheduled to go up for public bid through the online auction service Municibid.com. From hunting blinds to children's playhouses, the items are up for public purchase through a bidding process beginning Thursday, June 27 June 25, 2019 Read More about WAHS Student-Constructed Items to Go Up for Bid Online Image for Entrance to WAHS from West Fourth Street to Close for Construction Monday Entrance to WAHS from West Fourth Street to Close for Construction Monday WAHS's Millionaires Lane will close for construction beginning Monday, June 17, from the West Fourth Street entrance up to (but not including) the high school bus loop. The closure is expected to last several weeks. June 14, 2019 Read More about Entrance to WAHS from West Fourth Street to Close for Construction Monday Image for 'WASD Gives Back': 530+ District Employees Serve Community 'WASD Gives Back': 530+ District Employees Serve Community In a show of community 530+ strong, Williamsport Area School District employees were out in the community this morning at more than 20 locations. June 10, 2019 Read More about 'WASD Gives Back': 530+ District Employees Serve Community Image for WASD Looks Back at 2018-2019 Year; Bids Farewell to Retirees WASD Looks Back at 2018-2019 Year; Bids Farewell to Retirees Today WASD celebrated the work accomplished together this school year by taking a look back at the 2018-2019 highlights. The ceremony also included a farewell and a tribute to the more than 30 retirees this year, who leave behind more than 743 years of combined experience. June 10, 2019 Read More about WASD Looks Back at 2018-2019 Year; Bids Farewell to Retirees Image for 311 Receive Diplomas at 148th Commencement Ceremony 311 Receive Diplomas at 148th Commencement Ceremony WAHS's 2018-2019 academic year has just ended, and what a year it was. Tonight, 311 graduates proudly celebrated their achievements and received their diplomas. June 6, 2019 Read More about 311 Receive Diplomas at 148th Commencement Ceremony Image for WASD Announces Temporary Road Closure Beginning June 11 WASD Announces Temporary Road Closure Beginning June 11 WAHS's Millionaires Lane will close temporarily for construction beginning Tuesday, June 11, from the Fox Hollow Road entrance to the high school bus loop. The closure is expected to last through Friday, June 21. June 5, 2019 Read More about WASD Announces Temporary Road Closure Beginning June 11 Image for WASD to Conduct Evacuation Drill on June 7 WASD to Conduct Evacuation Drill on June 7 Please be advised WASD will conduct an emergency evacuation drill from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7. Any police or emergency service activity heard or seen at any of the district campuses are part of the planned drill. June 4, 2019 Read More about WASD to Conduct Evacuation Drill on June 7 Image for 69 Students Celebrated, 38 Inducted at WAHS National Honor Society Ceremony 69 Students Celebrated, 38 Inducted at WAHS National Honor Society Ceremony Sixty-nine WAHS students were celebrated tonight during the National Honor Society Ceremony, and, from among them, 38 were inducted as new members from the junior and senior classes. May 31, 2019 Read More about 69 Students Celebrated, 38 Inducted at WAHS National Honor Society Ceremony Image for WASD OM Teams Earn 3rd, 12th Place at 2019 World Finals WASD OM Teams Earn 3rd, 12th Place at 2019 World Finals Two WASD Odyssey of the Mind teams each ranked among the top 15 at the 2019 World Finals. WAMS secured a division two, third-place win for “Leonardo’s Workshop” and Cochran Primary earned a division one, 12th-place spot for “Opposites Distract.” May 30, 2019 Read More about WASD OM Teams Earn 3rd, 12th Place at 2019 World Finals Image for 35 WAHS Students, Employers Recognized at Annual Appreciation Breakfast 35 WAHS Students, Employers Recognized at Annual Appreciation Breakfast Thirty-five students involved in WAHS’s School-to-Work Program were honored during its annual Community Partners Appreciation Breakfast at the Genetti Hotel today. May 29, 2019 Read More about 35 WAHS Students, Employers Recognized at Annual Appreciation Breakfast Image for 6 WAHS Student-Athletes Sign to Play at College 6 WAHS Student-Athletes Sign to Play at College Joined by friends, teammates, family and coaches, six WAHS students signed to play their respective sport at the collegiate level in the fall. May 23, 2019 Read More about 6 WAHS Student-Athletes Sign to Play at College Image for WASD Education Foundation Grants $8,227 to 2 OM Teams Headed to World Finals WASD Education Foundation Grants $8,227 to 2 OM Teams Headed to World Finals The WASD Education Foundation granted $8,227 to the district’s Odyssey of the Mind teams headed to the World Finals this week at Michigan State University. May 21, 2019 Read More about WASD Education Foundation Grants $8,227 to 2 OM Teams Headed to World Finals Image for WASD School Board Recognizes Outstanding Students WASD School Board Recognizes Outstanding Students The Williamsport Area School Board continued its annual Outstanding Student presentations tonight. The presentations honor students who exemplify academic excellence and school citizenship from the top grade at each building. May 21, 2019 Read More about WASD School Board Recognizes Outstanding Students Image for WAHS Top Hat Dinner Honors Class of 2019's Top 5 Percent WAHS Top Hat Dinner Honors Class of 2019's Top 5 Percent The Class of 2019’s top 5 percent were recognized tonight during the sixth annual Top Hat Dinner held at the Genetti Hotel. Eighteen seniors were celebrated for their academic excellence, as well as their selected faculty honorees who influenced and inspired that success. May 15, 2019 Read More about WAHS Top Hat Dinner Honors Class of 2019's Top 5 Percent Image for WASDEF Announces 14th Annual Golf Tournament Event Details WASDEF Announces 14th Annual Golf Tournament Event Details The WASD Education Foundation will host its 14th annual Golf Tournament on Monday, June 24, at the Williamsport Country Club. Registration begins 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The tournament, presented by returning platinum sponsor Aramark, will benefit the Athletic Program Endowment Fund at WASDEF. May 14, 2019 Read More about WASDEF Announces 14th Annual Golf Tournament Event Details Image for WAHS Junior Snags World Championship Title in Swimming WAHS Junior Snags World Championship Title in Swimming WAHS junior Lydia Smith has claimed a world championship title. Smith competed in the 2019 Pontevedra ITU Aquathlon World Championships, winning the competition over other female athletes in the 16-19 age group in Pontevedra, Spain, on May 2. May 9, 2019 Read More about WAHS Junior Snags World Championship Title in Swimming Image for 22 Students Honored During 12th Annual WASD Awards Exhibition 22 Students Honored During 12th Annual WASD Awards Exhibition Congratulations to the 22 WASD art students who received awards for their work during the 12th annual WASD Awards Exhibition at the June Baskin Gallery in the District Service Center. May 9, 2019 Read More about 22 Students Honored During 12th Annual WASD Awards Exhibition Image for WAHS Students, Teacher Recognize Local Car Dealership for State Competition Training WAHS Students, Teacher Recognize Local Car Dealership for State Competition Training Two WAHS students recently took fifth place at the Pennsylvania Automotive Association Technology Competition. Seniors Alan Cortright and Weston Koser were the two WAHS contenders from among the 10 participating Pennsylvania high schools. May 8, 2019 Read More about WAHS Students, Teacher Recognize Local Car Dealership for State Competition Training Image for Notice: 2019-2020 Proposed Final Budget Available for Public Inspection Notice: 2019-2020 Proposed Final Budget Available for Public Inspection On May 7, 2019, the WASD School Board formally adopted the Proposed Final Budget of expenditures for 2019-2020. The budget is available for public inspection from May 8-June 18 during business hours at the District Service Center or can be viewed online. May 8, 2019 Read More about Notice: 2019-2020 Proposed Final Budget Available for Public Inspection Image for WAHS Team Ranks Among Top 3 at Recent Envirothon WAHS Team Ranks Among Top 3 at Recent Envirothon A group WAHS students ranked among the top three at the 33rd annual Envirothon held recently at the Consolidated Sportsmen of Lycoming County along Route 87. Of the 21 contending teams, the WAHS group took second place for Lycoming County and third place overall. May 7, 2019 Read More about WAHS Team Ranks Among Top 3 at Recent Envirothon Image for 37 WAMS Students Inducted into National Junior Honor Society 37 WAMS Students Inducted into National Junior Honor Society Thirty-seven middle school students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. The ceremony, held in the middle school auditorium, honored each of the inductees who represent what are known as The Four Pillars of NJHS: scholarship, service, leadership and character. May 5, 2019 Read More about 37 WAMS Students Inducted into National Junior Honor Society Image for WAHS Students Produce "Infinite Inspiration" Arts Publication WAHS Students Produce "Infinite Inspiration" Arts Publication After months in the making, WAHS artists and writers received their very own copy of "Infinite Inspiration" today. The publication is compilation of visual and written works created during a free, four-day summer workshop for students interested in further developing their artistic talent. May 2, 2019 Read More about WAHS Students Produce "Infinite Inspiration" Arts Publication Image for WAHS Students Honored for Placement in Recent Welding Competition WAHS Students Honored for Placement in Recent Welding Competition WAHS senior Zackery Gates and junior Adam Roush were honored at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently for placing sixth and third, respectively, in the American Welding Society’s Welding Competition. April 17, 2019 Read More about WAHS Students Honored for Placement in Recent Welding Competition Image for 46 WAHS Students Attend Model UN, Earn Several Awards 46 WAHS Students Attend Model UN, Earn Several Awards Among the 150 area high school students who attended this year’s Model United Nations event at Lycoming College on April 5 were 46 WAHS students, who collectively or individually brought home a number of awards and recognitions April 9, 2019 Read More about 46 WAHS Students Attend Model UN, Earn Several Awards Image for WASD Once Again Among Nation's 'Best Communities for Music Education' WASD Once Again Among Nation's 'Best Communities for Music Education' WASD has once again been recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. This is the 17th time in 18 years that WASD has received the designation April 9, 2019 Read More about WASD Once Again Among Nation's 'Best Communities for Music Education' Image for 2 WASD OM Teams Advance to 2019 World Finals 2 WASD OM Teams Advance to 2019 World Finals Two Williamsport Area School District Odyssey of the Mind teams will head to the 2019 World Finals after securing first- and second-place wins at the state round Saturday at Pocono Mountain East Campus. April 8, 2019 Read More about 2 WASD OM Teams Advance to 2019 World Finals Image for WASD Teacher Named Penn State School of Music's Outstanding Alumni Music Educator WASD Teacher Named Penn State School of Music's Outstanding Alumni Music Educator Anna Radspinner has been named Penn State School of Music’s 2018-2019 Outstanding Alumni Music Educator. According to the music school, the award recognizes “outstanding Penn State alumni for distinguished service to K-12 music programs.” April 4, 2019 Read More about WASD Teacher Named Penn State School of Music's Outstanding Alumni Music Educator Image for WAHS 2019 Summer School Enrollment Opens WAHS 2019 Summer School Enrollment Opens Registration is open to enroll in summer courses at WAHS. The high school will offer two forms of summer courses: credit acceleration and credit recovery to all high school students. Registration deadline is June 6. Classes begin June 11. April 4, 2019 Read More about WAHS 2019 Summer School Enrollment Opens Image for New Elementary Special Education Supervisor Begins at WASD New Elementary Special Education Supervisor Begins at WASD Coleen Genovese began as WASD's new elementary special education supervisor this week. Genovese comes to the district from the Benton Area School District, where she most recently served as its K-12 director of curriculum and instruction and director of grant writing and federal programs. April 3, 2019 Read More about New Elementary Special Education Supervisor Begins at WASD Image for Brandon Coleman Named WASD's New Supervisor of Pupil Transportation, School Safety Brandon Coleman Named WASD's New Supervisor of Pupil Transportation, School Safety Mr. Brandon Coleman was recently named Supervisor of Pupil Transportation and School Safety at WASD. Coleman, who begins April 1, comes to WASD from Keystone Central School District, where he’s held the position of the district’s supervisor of police and transportation since 2009. March 27, 2019 Read More about Brandon Coleman Named WASD's New Supervisor of Pupil Transportation, School Safety Image for Vote for WAMS in 'What's So Cool About Manufacturing?' Vote for WAMS in 'What's So Cool About Manufacturing?' What's so cool about manufacturing? Let our students tell you! Check and vote (between now and 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 27) for Williamsport Area Middle School students. The contest features schools from Lycoming and Sullivan counties. March 26, 2019 Read More about Vote for WAMS in 'What's So Cool About Manufacturing?' Image for Extensive Roadwork to Begin in Newberry on April 1 Extensive Roadwork to Begin in Newberry on April 1 Please be advised that extensive roadwork will begin in the Newberry section of Williamsport beginning Monday, April 1, and is expected to last through the end of August. The construction work will have significant impact on travel. March 26, 2019 Read More about Extensive Roadwork to Begin in Newberry on April 1 Image for 'Wounds You Cannot See': Author Rodney Walker Returns to WAHS 'Wounds You Cannot See': Author Rodney Walker Returns to WAHS Author and youth advocate Rodney Walker returned to WAHS to work with about 70 students who have been through adverse experiences. He led students through a workshop called "Wounds You Cannot See," offering them strategies on how to work toward healing and positive growth. March 20, 2019 Read More about 'Wounds You Cannot See': Author Rodney Walker Returns to WAHS Image for WASD Education Foundation Grants $12,304 to 2 District Programs WASD Education Foundation Grants $12,304 to 2 District Programs The Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation (WASDEF) has announced it has awarded $12,304 through its 2018-2019 Challenge Grant Program to benefit two district programs. March 15, 2019 Read More about WASD Education Foundation Grants $12,304 to 2 District Programs Image for Students Explore Post-Secondary Opportunities at WAHS's 2nd Career Fair Students Explore Post-Secondary Opportunities at WAHS's 2nd Career Fair WAHS hosted its second Career Fair on March 14 during which 55 business, organizations, agencies, colleges and universities, and military branches were present. Students were able to interact with those from many industries and explore the post-secondary opportunities available to them. March 14, 2019 Read More about Students Explore Post-Secondary Opportunities at WAHS's 2nd Career Fair Image for Imagine Your Impact: Raise the Region Imagine Your Impact: Raise the Region For a 30-hour period beginning at 6 p.m. on March 13, the community will have the chance to support the WASD Education Foundation by participating in the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania’s Raise the Region online fundraising event. March 13, 2019 Read More about Imagine Your Impact: Raise the Region Image for WASD Spring Newsletter Now Available WASD Spring Newsletter Now Available The district's spring newsletter is now available! Check out what's been happening, what's new, and read about what's in store for the season ahead! March 11, 2019 Read More about WASD Spring Newsletter Now Available Image for All 8 WASD Odyssey of the Mind Teams Advance to State Finals All 8 WASD Odyssey of the Mind Teams Advance to State Finals All eight WASD Odyssey of the Mind teams that competed at the Regional Tournament in Berwick on Saturday are headed to the State Finals. Contending teams from WASD represented Cochran Primary School, Curtin Intermediate School, WAMS and WAHS. March 4, 2019 Read More about All 8 WASD Odyssey of the Mind Teams Advance to State Finals Image for WAHS Sophomore Selected to Perform With National Youth Orchestra of the U.S. WAHS Sophomore Selected to Perform With National Youth Orchestra of the U.S. At just 15 years old, WAHS sophomore Michael Fisher is already a veteran to the music scene. Now, this summer, he’ll unleash his talent across Europe alongside his peers as a member of Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute’s National Youth Orchestra of the United States. March 1, 2019 Read More about WAHS Sophomore Selected to Perform With National Youth Orchestra of the U.S. Image for Over the Edge: Williamsport to Return This Fall Over the Edge: Williamsport to Return This Fall In collaboration with River Valley Regional YMCA and YWCA Northcentral PA, the WASD Education Foundation is pleased to announce the return of Over the Edge: Williamsport this fall. The event, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, is a fundraising partnership between the three nonprofits. February 28, 2019 Read More about Over the Edge: Williamsport to Return This Fall Image for #TechTuesdays: Educational Technology in the Elementary Classroom #TechTuesdays: Educational Technology in the Elementary Classroom In five weekly installments, we've taken you inside our elementary classrooms to show our community how technology is being used to help enhance learning and instruction. February 26, 2019 Read More about #TechTuesdays: Educational Technology in the Elementary Classroom Image for 8 WAMS Students Earn Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 8 WAMS Students Earn Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Eight eighth-grade students at Williamsport Area Middle School recently were recognized for earning Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. “The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7–12,” according to the contest’s website. February 19, 2019 Read More about 8 WAMS Students Earn Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Image for WASD Education Foundation Seeks Nominations for 2019 Distinguished Alumni WASD Education Foundation Seeks Nominations for 2019 Distinguished Alumni The WASD Education Foundation is seeking nominations for the district’s 2019 Distinguished Alumni. The 2019 recipients will be inducted into the WAHS Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame and invited to attend an award presentation at the foundation’s second Donor Appreciation Event and Awards Ceremony in September. February 18, 2019 Read More about WASD Education Foundation Seeks Nominations for 2019 Distinguished Alumni Image for WAHS Students Raises, Donates $10,500 to Local Causes WAHS Students Raises, Donates $10,500 to Local Causes WAHS sophomore Cecilia Fink recently donated $10,500 to support two local causes: the Livestrong program at the YMCA and 6-year-old Declan Bower, who is battling leukemia. This is Fink’s fifth year supporting local programs and individuals in need through her charity, Be You Boldly. February 18, 2019 Read More about WAHS Students Raises, Donates $10,500 to Local Causes Image for WAHS Wins 2019 Governor's STEM Competition WAHS Wins 2019 Governor's STEM Competition Congratulations to a team of seven WAHS students for taking the win today at the regional level of the 2019 Governor's STEM Competition at Pennsylvania College of Technology! February 6, 2019 Read More about WAHS Wins 2019 Governor's STEM Competition Image for 11 WAHS Students Perform with PMEA District 8 Honors Band 11 WAHS Students Perform with PMEA District 8 Honors Band Eleven WAHS music students performed on Jan. 25 with the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 8 Honors Band. January 28, 2019 Read More about 11 WAHS Students Perform with PMEA District 8 Honors Band Image for Health & Wellness at WASD Health & Wellness at WASD Many choose to start off a new year with a resolution to be more active or plan to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Take a look inside our health and physical education department and learn how our team of educators work to teach and encourage that behavior to all our students all year round. January 23, 2019 Read More about Health & Wellness at WASD Image for WAHS Drama Department to Bring 'Clue' to the Stage WAHS Drama Department to Bring 'Clue' to the Stage There’s a mystery to be solved at WAHS, as the drama department is hard at work to bring “Clue” to the stage the first weekend in February. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. A matinée show will begin at 2 p.m. on Feb. 3. January 18, 2019 Read More about WAHS Drama Department to Bring 'Clue' to the Stage Image for YMCA Donates Holiday Gift Items for Students YMCA Donates Holiday Gift Items for Students Thanks to the generosity of River Valley Regional YMCA and its Executive Director Sonja Davy, some students in need will receive gifts this holiday season. Through its Angel Tree, the YMCA asked its members to purchase coats, backpacks, pants, socks, scarves and hats for students of all ages in the district. December 21, 2018 Read More about YMCA Donates Holiday Gift Items for Students Image for WAHS Senior Treyson Potts Signs with University of Minnesota WAHS Senior Treyson Potts Signs with University of Minnesota WAHS senior Treyson Potts signed his letter of intent this morning to continue his football career at the collegiate level at the University of Minnesota next fall. December 19, 2018 Read More about WAHS Senior Treyson Potts Signs with University of Minnesota Image for WAHS Teacher Clark Sarge Earns FANUC Certification WAHS Teacher Clark Sarge Earns FANUC Certification An additional opportunity for students to earn industry certification is now available through Clark Sarge’s engineering and robotics class at Williamsport Area High School. December 18, 2018 Read More about WAHS Teacher Clark Sarge Earns FANUC Certification Image for WASD's 2018 Year in Review WASD's 2018 Year in Review From advancing academic programs to district championships to celebrating alumni, WASD invites you to take a look back at its journey through 2018. December 17, 2018 Read More about WASD's 2018 Year in Review Image for Jackson Primary Sends Care Packages to Soldiers Overseas Jackson Primary Sends Care Packages to Soldiers Overseas Continuing its annual tradition, the Jackson Primary School community donated items for members of our soldiers overseas in Afghanistan. The care boxes were picked up this morning by Marine Corps League members Keith Miller and Mike Dunlap to begin their journey abroad. December 10, 2018 Read More about Jackson Primary Sends Care Packages to Soldiers Overseas Image for WASD Expands Safety Measures with 'Stop the Bleed' Training, Kits WASD Expands Safety Measures with 'Stop the Bleed' Training, Kits In partnership with UPMC Susquehanna, WASD continues to train all district employees this year in the national Stop the Bleed initiative. Today, 16 Stop the Bleed kits, each containing eight individual kits, were delivered to the district for installation at each of its school buildings for public accessibility. December 10, 2018 Read More about WASD Expands Safety Measures with 'Stop the Bleed' Training, Kits Image for 25 Winners Selected in WASD Education Foundation Holiday Essay Contest 25 Winners Selected in WASD Education Foundation Holiday Essay Contest The WASD Education Foundation recently concluded its annual Holiday Essay Contest, during which students in kindergarten through sixth grade were asked to answer, in 200 words or less: “What does the holiday season mean to you and why?” December 3, 2018 Read More about 25 Winners Selected in WASD Education Foundation Holiday Essay Contest Image for WASD Education Foundation Grants $24,000 to Programs, Initiatives WASD Education Foundation Grants $24,000 to Programs, Initiatives The WASD Education Foundation announced it recently awarded $24,009 in grants to support six programs and initiatives across the district. Those awarded were among the foundation’s first this school year that have the potential to impact thousands of student now and into the future. November 29, 2018 Read More about WASD Education Foundation Grants $24,000 to Programs, Initiatives What do these people have in common? Gary Leroy Brown NFL Coach and Former NFL player Caitlin Winner Designer, Painter Trisha Rae Stahl Actress William Schreyer Former CEO of Merrill Lynch & Co. Tom Marino Congressman Donna Incitti Tabor Television Producer & Humanitarian Dr. John F. Piper, Jr. College Professor & Historian Jonathan Smith U.S. Army Veteran & PA State Trooper Frank Girardi Football Coach Susan Durrwachter CNN News Producer Capt. Pete Tzomes Nuclear Submarine Commander William P. Reifsnyder Long-Distance Runner They are all Williamsport Area School District graduates. --SlideShow-- Williamsport welcomes the world, because our children are prepared for the world.No matter what paths our graduates follow, we know one thing—they were on their path well before graduation.Williamsport Area School District provides a 5-pronged approach to education at all levels: Previous Next 1 Smart Start in a Nurturing Foundation Family-like neighborhood primary schools starting with all-day kindergarten, providing a full, immersive learning experience. Previous Next 2 College and Career Ready Graduates Students are prepared for careers and college through comprehensive academic and career pathways; Career and Technical Education (CTE), Advanced Placement, Academic Excellence, STEM, and Dual Enrollment. Children are introduced to many different careers beginning in primary school. Previous Next 3 Expansive Student Opportunities All students can find their interest and passion through expansive curricular and co-curricular opportunities--no matter their interest or aptitude, we will foster it. Previous Next 4 World-Class Arts and Music Programs Celebrating the joy and exceptional talents of students within a vibrant arts community, the arts can assist in learning, as well as developing opportunities for self-expression and self-esteem. Previous Next 5 Community Support and Giving Williamsport Education Foundation creates powerful classrooms and inspires futures by funding the enhancement of educational programming and opportunities. Smart Start in a Nurturing Foundation College and Career Ready Graduates Expansive Student Opportunities World-Class Arts and Music Programs Community Support and Giving Previous Next Millionaire Proud Show your Millionaire pride! Shop our online school store. 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