STRATEGIC PLANNING AHEAD: We are embarking on an exciting journey to reimagine the future of our school district and we need your voice!
As part of our strategic planning process, we are forming a Strategic Planning Committee to help shape our Mission, Vision, and Core Values. We are looking for community members who are passionate about education and committed to making our school the best it can be for all students.
Committee Meeting Dates (in person):
• Wednesday, April 23 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Thursday, April 24 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Wednesday, May 14 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
We ask that participants be able to attend all three sessions, as each one builds upon the last.
If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Mrs. Tracey Waters, no later than April 10th, at:
twaters@whitesvillesd.org or 607-356-3301 ext. 221
We truly value your input and hope you'll consider being part of this important work as we reimagine the future of our district, together!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
With Blue Jay pride,
Mrs. Tammy Emery
Superintendent
Did your children have a growth spurt this winter season? Swap, Don’t Shop! Drop off your gently used maternity and kids’ clothes size preemie through size 8 and receive a ticket to Ardent Solution's First Step Swap Event on April 25th, 2025, 1:00-4:00pm. Clothing will be accepted through April 11th, 2025. The drop-off is at First Step Family Resource Center , 83 North Main St. in Wellsville. Call 585-803-4526 to schedule a drop-off!
CALENDAR NOTE: As we move into the final stretch of the school year, here are a few important calendar updates and reminders:
Unused Snow Days: We are fortunate to have two unused snow days. As a result:
√Monday, April 21, will be added to Spring Break.
√Friday, May 23, will be added to the Memorial Day weekend.
End of Year Dates:
√Last day of classes for Grades 7-12: Monday, June 16
√Last day of classes for Grades K-6: Tuesday, June 24
State Assessments:
√ELA Grades 3-8: April 9 and 10
√Math Grades 3-8: April 30 and May 1
Other dates:
√Spring Concert: Friday, May 16 at 6:00 PM
√Graduation: Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 AM
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Congratulations to Matt Garis ('21) on his new school Track & Field record at Roanoke!
https://roanokemaroons.com/news/2025/3/22/mens-track-and-field-garis-breaks-3-000m-school-record-at-w-l-carnival.aspx
Our 3rd grade created potato people, wrote descriptions, and shared their creations with a 3rd grade class in Jamestown! Students from both schools exchanged potato people descriptions and then created their own versions of what their potato person would look like based on the descriptions they were assigned. Then they Zoomed with each other to compare their creations and see how close they were to each other!
🍽March is National Nutrition Month🍽 Everyone is so busy, but you can still eat healthy, even "on the run." 🚗 Here are tips on how to eat healthier when "eating out": 1. Bring healthy snacks along in the car -- cut up vegetables, whole fruit, nuts or sunflower seeds, and protein bars. 🥕🍏 2. Have the kids pick out and prepare the healthy snacks. 3. Think ahead and plan where you will eat. Pick a place with healthier options. 4. Choose grilled over breaded, baked or broiled over fried. 5. Order the child size portion or an appetizer instead of a main course. 6. Split dessert or order fresh fruit with whipped cream for dessert.🍓 7. Hold up on eating bread or chips before your meal is served. Hunger may drive you to fill up on those before your meal is served. 📣Remember, eating healthier leads to a happier and healthy YOU!☺
This year there are two open seats on the Whitesville Board of Education. Please consider picking up a petition if you are interested in serving. Deadline for petitions is Monday, April 21.
More info at: https://www.whitesvillesd.org/o/wcsd/page/election-budget-vote
QUICK NOTE: We will be testing our lockdown system today (3/14) along with other safety features.
If you hear our emergency notices/messages or see our strobes flashing, there is no emergency.
Shout out to Giada in 1st grade! She received her 100th sticker today on her iReady lessons! Way to go!!
We started our day with a warm welcome. Thank you ACS💙🤍💜
⏰Have you caught up on your sleep from losing an hour for daylight savings time? At WCS, we know that sleep is just as important to our students' health as good nutrition🍎 and physical activity. 🏃♀️ Too little sleep can lead to an unhealthy weight, and puts us at higher risk for type 2 diabetes, even for kids. Eatright.org talks about how important sleep is to kids and gives us tips on how to prioritize getting enough sleep. https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/healthful-habits/how-sleep-habits-affect-healthy-weight
Superintendent's Day on Friday, March 14. No school.
On Wednesday, March 5th the Whitesville Marketing students headed to Rochester, NY to compete in the NY State DECA competition. DECA stands for Distributive Education Clubs of America. DECA allows business students from all over the state to compete in testing and role play events. Graci Lewis-Ellison, Katrina Lewis and Bella Pepiciello competed by testing along with two role play events. All the ladies gave it their ALL against many larger school districts. Katrina Lewis was awarded a medal for being in the top 10 of her event Marketing Communications. Bella Pepiciello was in the top 10 of one of her two role plays for Apparel and Accessories event. It is a long three days with competing with well over hundred students in each category at times. We are beyond proud and grateful for these ladies who showed professionalism, respect, and knowledge throughout the conference. Way to FLY high Blue Jays!
WCS BOARD OF EDUCATION meets Tuesday, March 11.
Our Diversity Ninjas participated I'd Read Across America by dropping everything to read. 💙🤍💙
🍽March is National Nutrition Month with the theme of "Food Connects Us".🍽 Do children need carbohydrates? Certain diets restrict all carbohydrates, but is this good for kids? Carbohydrates are the body's preferred fuel for active brains and growing muscles,. While reducing certain carbohydrates that are high in sugar is healthy, eliminating all carbohydrates is not. 🥗 Learn what kinds of carbohydrates are best for kids at https://www.eatright.org/health/essential-nutrients/carbohydrates/children-need-carbohydrates
WAY TO GO!! Our 5th graders won BOTH Breakfast Club awards for "Cafeteria Behavior" AND "Cleanest Classroom"! Talk about striving for success! Keep it up Blue Jays!!
🌟 Coaching Opportunity Alert! 🌟
The Andover-Whitesville Athletics Program is actively seeking a talented and enthusiastic Modified Baseball Coach for the upcoming spring 2025 season. If you have a passion for coaching and developing young athletes, we encourage you to apply!
Application Deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025
For full application details and instructions, please visit https://5il.co/398v2
Become a valued member of our athletics community and make a positive impact on our students’ lives. We look forward to receiving your application!
Athletics Update:
Below are the digital ticketing and livestreaming links for the boys semifinal game tonight at Wayland-Cohocton.
https://gofan.co/event/3336028?schoolId=NYSPHSAAV&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rst&referrer_name=activity_scheduler&utm_campaign=rst_schedule_page
https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/ppv/2239952
Athletics Update:
The following links are for digital tickets and livestreaming for the boys game tonight at Andover and girls game tomorrow at Notre Dame Batavia:
https://gofan.co/event/3311575?schoolId=NYSPHSAAV&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rst&referrer_name=activity_scheduler&utm_campaign=rst_schedule_page
https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/ppv/2224195
https://gofan.co/event/3322727?schoolId=NYSPHSAAV&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rst&referrer_name=activity_scheduler&utm_campaign=rst_schedule_page
https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/ppv/2232600