West Chester Area School District

East High School's EntrepreHER presents EmpowerHER on January 9th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. The FREE session is geared toward middle and high school girls, but all are welcome to attend! This virtual interactive workshop features four local business women who will discuss their roles in their respective industries. Learn about women in the workplace, gain insight from inspirational leaders, and get involved in social entrepreneurship and business leadership. Click the link to register! http://ow.ly/9B6H50D0IA3 Founded by East High School students, EntrepreHER is a nonprofit organization that empowers and educates young women in social entrepreneurship and business leadership!

Join us tonight at 7:30 p.m. for the YouTube premiere of the Rustin High School Winter Choir Concert. Unfortunately, performances have to be a little different this year, but that hasn't stopped students from giving it their best. The show must go on!!!

Dr. Louis Bevilaqua will give expert advice on building strong family foundations to: Manage expectations Communicate effectively in times of stress Set goals for positive outcomes Register on the events page at wcctc.org to receive the Zoom link.

We received a special email from the parent of Raymond, a 6th-grade student at Stetson Middle School. Raymond's mom shared with us that every year since 2nd-grade, he has been performing for his fellow students and teachers during the holiday assembly at Penn Wood Elementary School. Now that he has moved on to middle school, Raymond wanted to continue to share his love of music and performing by doing so virtually. We think he did an amazing job! Happy Holidays!

With some of the back roads beginning to freeze, we will be implementing the following schedule for Friday, December 18: All middle and high schools will be operating on a Remote Learning Day, and following their normal schedule. All middle and high school special needs students who attend five days per week will operate on a one-hour delay. These students will attend in-person learning.... All elementary schools will be operating on a one-hour delay and following a hybrid schedule with Cohort B in person, as well as five days per week and four days per week special education students attending in person. A Child’s Place Child Care will operate on a one-hour delay. A one-hour delay means that bus pick up times are delayed by one hour, and school starting times are delayed by one hour. For example, if an elementary school normally starts at 8:40, tomorrow it will begin at 9:40. If a school bus pick-up time is 8:05, the pick-up time for Friday will be 9:05. Thanks for everyone’s patience as we continue to navigate a very challenging school year.

The East High School Music Department proudly presents "Let it Snow!" Mr. Celfo (orchestra), Mrs. Werner (chorus), and Mr. Risch (band) gathered over 100 band, choral and string students to record this celebration of winter weather through remote collaboration. Bravo to our hardworking, talented students and our dedicated music directors! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVEAmzmNemM

Congratulations to the 31 WCASD students accepted into the District 12 PMEA ensembles! (Repost to correct the misspelling of a student's name.)

The WCASD School Board of Directors has approved Dawn Mader as the district's new (and first) Director of Equity and Assessment. Dawn is the current assistant principal of Bayard Rustin High School. I am overjoyed and humbled at the opportunity to serve in this historic and critical role," said Mader. Dr. Scanlon has committed his career towards moving equity forward. I am honored to work with him to support the equity mission in the district. Mrs. Mader's infectious enth...usiasm started when she entered the district almost 5 years ago. Prior to coming to WCASD, she was an elementary teacher and middle school assistant principal in Delaware County. Mrs. Mader has taught Social Studies and Emotional & Learning Support students. One of Mrs. Mader's early educational accomplishments is when she won Teacher of the Year in the Camden City School District while teaching in a program designed to accelerate students who did not meet with success in a traditional public-school setting. These were the 'throw away' students," Mader said. "I managed to give these students a rigorous education, hope and support through Social Emotional Learning before it gained momentum in schools. I am looking forward to extending the possibilities in a fantastic community that we have here in the West Chester Area School District.

Please check your email or our website for an important update from Dr. Scanlon.

Welcome back, secondary Group A!

PECO reports only 434 people in Chester County with power outages. Today will remain a remote learning day. All staff should work remotely today. Thanks for everyone’s patience as we continue to navigate a very challenging time. We expect to return to a hybrid day schedule on Friday, December 18 with the B Cohort attending in-person.

Congratulations to the 31 WCASD students accepted into the District 12 PMEA ensembles!

The week of January 4, 2021 - January 8, 2021 All K-12 five-day per week special needs students will return in-person. All four-day per week students will return in a remote learning format.... K-12 hybrid students will return in a remote learning format. All WC Cyber students will follow their regular cyber schedule. The week of January 11, 2021 All K-12 five-day per week special needs students remain in-person. All four-day per week students will return in person. All K-12 students will return in a hybrid schedule. All WC Cyber students will follow their regular cyber schedule.

Join us tonight at 7:30 p.m. for the YouTube premiere of Henderson High School's winter concert, featuring students from the chamber choir, concert band, and jazz band. These students have risen to the challenge, having practiced virtually and coming together for this special performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ULkhwKIgOI

Consulte su correo electrónico o www.wcasd.net o una actualización meteorológica importante

Happy New Year to all of our WCASD families! May 2021 find every one of us surrounded by health and happiness.

We’re hosting a social media safety professional to teach you how to navigate online dangers! Josh Ochs brings his interactive social media Zoom presentation to WCASD to bring you up to speed on the latest apps and how to talk with your kids about using digital tools to shine online. Click the link to register - https://bit.ly/3ousqTa

Students from Exton Elementary School made thank you cards for first responders with the help of art teacher, Mrs. Teodecki. The cards were delivered to Chester County Hospital and Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Thank you to all the first responders!

Please check your email or visit www.wcasd.net for an important weather update.

Love these photos we received today from East HS choir director, Kendra Werner! She said I finally got to hear my students sing today for the very first time since March 12th. I'm so happy right now

More pics from Group B!

The WCASD School Board is comprised of 9 directors who serve a 4 year term and are elected by region. There will be 4 school board seats up for election on the May 2021 primary. Interested in becoming a WCASD School Board Director? Register to attend www.wcasd/schoolboard101

Students enrolled in the WC Cyber Program took part in CHOP's Pajama Day on December 4 and surpassed their fundraising goal of $150. Mrs. Sochacki's 2nd-grade students raised $375.00! "We talked about gift-giving and how it is important to think about others. I am so proud of them," said Mrs. Sochacki. One student's mother added "Wesley insisted on donating money from his own allowance savings to CHOP, so we matched it. He was inspired by the book you are reading - Charlie ...and the Chocolate Factory. He doesn't want kids to be sick or have to eat cabbage soup. Your Friday readings are very special to him!" We are so proud of our students! Great job!

Please check your email, or visit www.wcasd.net for an important update regarding the forecasted winter storm.

This 2020 holiday card, designed by West Chester East High School senior, Jacob Godshall, is the sixteenth in an annual series of special holiday greetings from the West Chester Area School District. Seasons greetings and warm wishes for a happy new year from WCASD!

There's another holiday concert premiere on YouTube tonight at 7:30! Don't miss members of the East High School choir performing some holiday favorites!

As tonight is the Winter Solstice, we thought it was the perfect night for the East High School & Fugett Middle SchoolVirtual Winter Strings Concert. The show goes "live" Tonight @7PM on YouTube, but will be available for your enjoyment throughout the season. Happy Holidays!

Preparing to record a few holiday performances for Rustin’s choir. Beautiful!

Applications are now being accepted for the Spellman Humanitarian Award. Do you know a deserving senior who has demonstrated a commitment to community service? Encourage them to apply by Sunday, December 20! https://bit.ly/3oq5jIy

Sophia, a kindergarten student at Mary C. Howse, had one wish this holiday. Check out the video to see if her wish came true!!!

Spotted outside of Henderson High School.

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Love to see how our students are making a difference in their community!