Wattsburg Area School District

Good Luck to the Boys JV and Varsity Teams tonight in their games against Mercyhurst Prep!!! Jv starts at 6:00 with Varsity to follow. The games will be streamed on the Seneca Weekly YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/c/SenecaWeekly

Good Luck to the 7th/8th Boys Basketball team tonight in their games at Harborcreek!! The games will be stream at: https://ablink.watch.nfhsnetwork.com/ls/click

Good Luck to the Girls Basketball team tonight against Saegertown!! It will be a VARSITY ONLY game starting at 7:00. The game will be streamed on the Seneca Weekly YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/c/SenecaWeekly

The Fuel Up to Play 60 Students at WAEC created a special video for the elementary staff to show their appreciation. We are excited to share this video with everyone in our community and could not be more proud of all of our students. Happy Holidays everyone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJfgSKOqluE

The countdown is on!

Congratulations to the wrestling team on their win tonight over Conneaut! Congratulations to Coach Merritt on his first win as head coach!!

*Bonus* Countdown to Christmas Carol provided by Freshman, Aubrey Hammill

THE DEN IS BACK! Show your Bobcat Spirit and place your order TODAY! Apparel order forms will be available in homeroom and available in all three school offices. ... The deadline to place your order is Tuesday, February 2nd. Questions? Please contact Mr. Forte through Microsoft Teams or E-mail: [email protected] @ Wattsburg Area School District

Don't wait 30+ years and then wish you had ordered a Seneca Yearbook - and at a reduced price! The price of yearbooks will go up to $50.00 on December 18th--buy your yearbook Now!

Congratulations to the following Boys Soccer Players on being named to the Erie Times News Region 3 All-Star Team!!! Jack Pikiewicz 1st Team CM David DeFazio 2nd Team M Riley Varner-Boratyn 2nd Team CB... Great Job Boys!

Worried you were going to miss out on the Countdown to Christmas Carols now that we have transitioned to remote learning? Have no fear, we've got you covered from the safety of our homes. Keep tuning in every weekday until Christmas! #senecastrong

WASD Families: On Thursday, December 10, Governor Wolf issued additional mitigation orders due to the continuing substantial disease spread in Erie County. Looking at the District’s current rolling 14-day look back period, we are experiencing a dramatic increase in student and staff cases occurring in just the past few days with:... 5 Positive Cases. 3 Probable Cases. 15 students Awaiting Test Results; and 102 Students Quarantining. As a result, all schools will begin Remote Instruction Monday, December 14, 2020. Students will return to class on Monday, January 11, 2021. All athletic and extracurricular activities are also suspended during this Remote Instructional period. Please see the guidance posted on https://www.wattsburg.org/ for more information. See more

Congratulations to the following Girls Soccer Players on being named to the Erie Times News Region 4 All-Star Team Kendall Joint - 2nd Team - F Kate O'Connell - 2nd Team - M Marlee Edwards - 2nd Team - ST

Good Luck to the following teams today: Boys Basketball at Union City The boys game will be streamed at: mccrayandson.com Girls Basketball at Fort LeBoeuf ... The girls game will be streamed on the FLB Girls Basketball Facebook page See more

Congratulations to the following Cross Country Runners on being named to the Erie Times News All Region Teams: Boys Region 4 Kirk Brace - Second Team Garrett Kuhn - Second Team... Girls All District 10 Second Team Ashley Post Girls Region 4 Ashley Post - First Team Baylee Dernar - Second Team Ashley Smith - Second Team Great Job Runners!!

WAMS School Picture Day is scheduled for Monday, December 7th. This will be for all students, grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 as well as all District Cyber students. Copies of the picture order form were sent home with students on Thursday, December 3rd. Orders can be placed online at mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID: EVTBMZTHX (if you have already placed an order online for a previous picture date that was canceled, the order will still be available for December 7th) or by send...ing the completed paper order form with your student on picture day. If your student is participating in our District Cyber program and you would like their picture taken, you can bring your student to WAMS on picture day between the times of 8:00 am and 1:00 pm to be photographed. Report to the office when you enter the building. Picture Re-take day is now set for Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

Tune in every weekday from now until Christmas for our Christmas Countdown presented to you by the High School Chorus and Band students!

WAMS PTO SaveAround Holiday Sale!

WASD schools are closed today, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 due to impassible road conditions in several parts of the school district.

Congratulations to the following Football players for being named to the 2nd Team All-Region Team for Region 5: Jared Lorei 12 WR Anthony Buscemi 10 WR Chase Firestone 11 OL Logan Kibbe 10 P... Mike Spires 10 DL Jake Holmes 10 DL Ryan Miller 10 LB See more

Congratulations to Seneca golfer Joey Petrarca for being on the Region 3, 2nd Team All-Region Golf Team. Good Job Joey!!

Congratulations to the 21 new inductees to Seneca High School's chapter of National Honor Society. They've worked hard, both in and out of school, to achieve excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The link to the virtual ceremony, which first aired last night, is https://youtu.be/BVGUUwIHm2g The new members are as follows: Marlena Edwards, Samantha Hartman, Amy Newcomer, Clay Bendig, Conner DeFazio, Madisyn Lapenz, Aidan Skinner, Colton Trimble, Hannah Brisley, Ava Bush, Riley Currier, Dani Kimmy, Lauren Konkol, Meghan Konkol, Casey Majewski, Ryan Miller, Evan Moffett, Zachary Nichols, Khyli Peterson, Liam Pikiewicz, and Abigail Wisniewski.

Attention Winter Sport Athletes in grades 7-12 The official 1st day of Winter Sports in Friday, November 20th. You will not be able to participate if your paperwork has not been approved before then. Please do not wait until the day before to turn in paperwork and expect to play. If you did not play a Fall Sport this year, please turn in your physical packets to the High School Office by Monday, November 16th. ... If you played a Fall Sport, you will need to turn in the Recertification form to the High School Office by Monday, November 16th. Paperwork can be picked up from the High School Office. Physical Packets and Recertification Packets are available at the Wattsburg.org website under the Athletics tab in the Downloads section.

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS/GUARDIANS: After consulting with the health department and conducting initial contact tracing, we will be closing the Middle School Monday, November 9th through Friday, November 20th. Students return to class on Monday, Nov. 23. ... We know that there are at least six (6) teachers involved in this close contact situation. If students are identified as a close contact, parents and guardians will be notified individually. Quarantining requirements for close contacts necessitate a 14-day period. Due primarily to a shortage of substitute teachers, we need to switch to remote instruction during this quarantine period. Refer to the website for remote learning expectations. Contact your child’s teacher via email with questions regarding assignments. The technology department is preparing mobile technology for all students. Technology pick up will be occur Monday, November 9 from 12-7 PM. If an alternative pick up time is needed, email: [email protected] Pick up will occur outside the main entrance of the middle school. All students will receive a laptop. Hotspots will be available for students that need one. All laptops should be brought back to school on Monday, Nov. 23. Hotspots are not to be returned for now. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we continue to work through these difficult times.

Here’s a shot of some of the kids waiting to welcome Ashley Post back from the state cross country meet. Congratulations Ashley and Coach Cage!!!!

The girls soccer team came up short in the championship game today with a 3-1 loss to Cambridge Springs. Congratulations on making it to the championship game! You make the Bobcat community proud.

Congratulations Ashley!! Looks like they will be back about 5:15! If you would like to meet at the school to welcome Ashley back we will have a gathering at 5:15 tonight in the High School parking lot!!

Girls Soccer Tickets Still Available I just received a call from Cambridge Springs stating that there will be about 120 tickets available at the gate for the game tomorrow. The game is at Saegertown High School starting at 12:00.

Dear Parents/Guardians, Remote learning expectations for elementary students can now be found at https://www.wattsburg.org/ under the heading "Green Plan School Operation". If you have questions regarding technology, please e-mail the service desk at [email protected]. Any questions regarding your child's assignments should be directed to your child's teacher. Thank you,... WASD Administration

Any family who has children currently at home due to the WAEC closure, Covid quarantine, or because they are a cyber student: Free breakfast and lunches pre-ordered online will be available by curbside pickup at the bus entrance of the high school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. More information is available on the district’s website.

Good Luck to Ashley Post on Saturday at the Cross Country State Meet!!! Good Luck to the Girls Soccer team on Saturday in the District 10 Championship game. The game will start at noon at Saegertown HS. Tickets are available in the High School Office today for $8!

The Seneca Marching Band wishes the Seneca Girls Soccer Team best wishes for a rousing victory this weekend!!

WASD Families: After consulting with the health department and conducting initial contact tracing, we will be closing the Elementary Center Friday, November 6th through Thursday, November 19th. We know that there are at least seven (7) teachers involved in this close contact situation. If students are identified as a close contact, parents and guardians will be notified individually. ... Quarantining requirements for close contacts necessitate a 14-day period. Due primarily to a shortage of substitute teachers, we need to switch to remote instruction during this quarantine period. The technology department is preparing mobile technology for all students to go home with them today. Finally, a note about our notification system. If you receive a voice call from (814) 824-3400, there is a pause before the announcement will start. Be sure to wait a couple of seconds. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we continue to work through these difficult time. Regards, Ken Berlin, Superintendent

The Girls Soccer team will play Cambridge Springs on Saturday at Saegertown High School starting at 12:00 for the District 10 Championship!!! Tickets are $8 and can be purchased Thursday and Friday at the High School office. Tickets will NOT be sold at the gate.

Congratulations to the girls soccer team on their 2-1 overtime win against Wilmington in the playoffs. On to the D-10 Championship!!

Good Luck to the Girls Soccer team tonight in their Playoff game against Wilmington!!! Game starts at 7:00 at Wilmington HS. Tickets are still available at the High School for $8.

Attention Parents: The school district is testing its new rapid communication system. As a result, you should receive a 'test' email, voice call, and text message sometime today, Monday, November 2nd between 1:35 and 4:00 pm. The phone number will show as (814) 824-4151.... You can update your contact information at any time by logging into the Sapphire Parent Portal. If you need assistance, please call your child's school building.

Tickets for the Girls Soccer playoff game at Wilmington High School on Wednesday will be on sale in the High School office on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets are $8 each.

PICTURE DAY AT WAMS! Thursday, November 12th MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Congratulations to Freshman Cross Country runner Ashley Post on qualifying for the State Cross Country Race. She finished 4th with a time of 19:35 in the 1A District 10 race today to qualify.

Bobcat shout out! https://www.erienewsnow.com/cl/15151352/family-in-football

Mrs. Pinzok continued her tradition at the beginning of October to do the PUMPKIN RUN! Here is what she said about the event: The 2020 Pumpkin Run was such a success! We experienced new adventures and running through the woods proved to motivate my students to run faster and longer than ever. ... This event could not have been possible without the amazing help and support from our families and community. I even had the opportunity to make a few new friends along the way! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, this could not have ran so wonderfully without each and every one of you.

Good Luck to the Football team tonight in their game at Saegertown!! The game will be livestreamed at: https://www.penncrest.org/live Good Luck on Saturday to the Girls Cross Country team and the boys individual runners as they compete in Titusville in the District Meet for a chance to move on to the State Meet!!!

Hey Bobcats! Have a fantastic game tonight!! Go Cats beat Saegertown!!!!

Good Luck to the following Bobcat teams today: 7/8 Girls Basketball at North East Boys Soccer HOME vs. Iroquois at 6:00

Congratulations to @wams_bobcats 8th Grader Allie Gladitz! Allie took 1st place in the Cross Country Region Championship at Corry. Way to go, Allie!

Congratulations to 8th grader Allie Gladitz and the 7/8 Girls Cross Country Team! Allie finished 1st with a time of 10:41 to become the Regional Champion for the 2nd straight year. The team finished 4th overall. Good job ladies!

Good Luck to the following Bobcat teams today: 7/8 Cross Country at Corry 7/8 Football HOME against Northwestern 6:00 ... The 7/8 Football game will be streamed on the Seneca Weekly YouTube channel.

ATTENTION! 7th & 8th GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL

Good Luck to the following teams today: Boys Soccer HOME against Fort LeBoeuf at 4:30 Boys Soccer will be streamed on the Seneca Weekly YouTube channel ... 8th Girls Basketball HOME against Girard 5:00 Girls Basketball will be streamed on the Wattsburg Area School District Facebook page

There will be 7th and 8th Boys Basketball open gyms on Tuesday 11/3 and Thursday 11/5 from 3:00 - 5:00 in the Middle School Gym.

The SHS Athletic Boosters are having their annual apparel sale and would like your help with advertising and selling. New items have been added! http://www.companycasuals.com/senecasportsboosters... Orders are due by November 25th. Delivery will be December 21st - Probably at the school

Good Luck to the following teams today: 7/8 Girls Basketball HOME against Walnut Creek at 4:00 Girls Soccer HOME against Conneaut, OH 4:30 ... The Girls Soccer game will be streamed on the Seneca Weekly YouTube page

RED RIBBON WEEK

WAMS Virtual Book Fair October 26th - November 8th Link in our @wams_bobcats bio! ... https://www.scholastic.com/bg/wattsburgareamiddleschool1

Good Luck to the Seneca Football team to day in their HOME game against Fairview at 7:00!! The game will be streamed on the Seneca Weekly YouTube Channel.

Middle School FB Corry vs Seneca link: https://boxcast.tv//piaa-district-10-ms-football-beavers-v