Today, we celebrate the unsung heroes of our District! Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our incredible administrative professionals. Your attention to detail, efficiency, and positive attitude make a real difference. Thank you for all you do! #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #OfficeHeroes
Thank you Congressman John Mannion for visiting students at WGHS today! So interesting to learn about how Congress functions and about the day to day responsibilities of a US Congressman! @JohnMannionNY22
Today was School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We're so grateful for the hard work and dedication of our bus drivers. They ensure our students arrive safely and on time, and are often the friendly faces that greet them at the beginning and end of the school day. Thank you for all you do!
To kick off our Seeds Study, these Stonehedge UPK students are eating the rainbow this week. A taste test of various fruits and veggies that all grow from seeds!
Wishing all that observe a Happy Easter!
West Genesee Principal Inducted into the NYSPC Hall of Fame
On March 30, 2025 West Genesee Intermediate School principal Dan MacCollum was inducted into the NYS Percussion Circuit (NYSPC) Hall of Fame. Congratulations!
It is the intent of this award by the NYSPC, the NYSPC Hall Of Fame Standing Committee, and the NYSPC Membership to recognize and honor appropriate individuals for their lifetime of dedication to pageantry arts, and the NYSPC.
MacCollum spent 22 years with the New York State Percussion Circuit. His involvement encompasses roles as a performer, ensemble director, writer/arranger, and dedicated board member. Also, before he came to West Genesee as an administrator, he worked with the Wildcat Marching band from 2008-2012.
Meet our School Patrol Officers: This Week...Officer Gilchriest
We would like to welcome Officer Peter Gilchriest on a full-time basis to West Genesee High School.
Officer Gilchriest received a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security from SUNY Canton. He also served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps Infantry with 1st Battalion Sixth Marines and 3rd Battalion 8th Marines at Camp Lejeune, NC. In 2017 he began his career with the Town of Manlius Police Department before transferring to the Camillus Police Department in 2022. Officer Gilchriest is a Crisis/ Hostage Negotiator, Honor Guard member, Bike Patrol Officer, Evidence Technician and Drone Pilot for the department.
Officer Gilchriest lives in Cicero with his fiance Amanda and daughters Adelyn and Amelia.
Passover began at sundown today Saturday, April 12, and ends at sundown on Sunday, April 20. We wish all that observe a Happy Passover.
Reminder: No school next week from April 14-18 for Spring Recess!
Students are Inducted into the National Technical Honor Society
On April 8, 2025 OCM BOCES inducted fifteen West Genesee students into the National Technical Honor Society. Inductees represent the “best of the best” of students enrolled in career and technical education programs.
Students who qualify must have an 85 average or higher, 12 or fewer absences from their program for the year, and a teacher endorsement. Students must also demonstrate respect, honesty, skill, responsibility, leadership, service and citizenship.
Congratulations to the following students:
Justyna Apps, Early Childhood Education
Christopher Bakowski, Construction Technology
Tucker Bealer, Welding Technology
Ty Buza, Automotive Technology
Miracle Campbell, Cosmetology
Mason Doran, New Vision Criminal Justice
David Fisher, Jr., Automotive Collision
Charliene Graham, Cosmetology
Emma Holmes, Cosmetology
Braedon Keller, Automotive Collision
Collin MacDonald, New Vision Criminal Justice
Joseph Mazzoni, Automotive Technology
Chelsea Orr, Early Childhood Education
Christopher Watkins, Welding Technology
Isabelle Wissel, Early Childhood Education
National Assistant Principals Week, April 7–11, 2025, celebrates the unsung heroes in our education system! Thank you for all you do!
Today, April 2, is World Autism Day! This day puts a spotlight on the hurdles that people with autism and others living with autism face every day and promotes understanding and acceptance of autism!
Reminder: No school for students TOMORROW Monday, March 31 for a Superintendent Conference Day!
NYS Percussion Circuit Championships 2025 at Gates Chili - WG performs The Bullfight! Great season Wildcats!
Congratulations to our JV & V Winter Guards as they compete in the Mid-York Color Guard Circuit Championships at NS- fabulous performance & the culmination of a great season for each! Well done, Wildcats! 💙💛🐾
Eid Mubarak or Happy Eid Al-Fitr to all that observe this holiday, which starts this evening and through tomorrow.
Reminder: No school for students on Monday, March 31 for a Superintendent Conference Day!
WGHS Scholars Meets Angie Thomas!
Last week, WGHS had the distinct honor of welcoming acclaimed author Angie Thomas for a virtual session that left everyone inspired. Angie shared her journey, wisdom, and the power of using one’s voice, reminding us of her own words:
"What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?"
Her heartfelt message resonated deeply with both students and staff, serving as a powerful call to action to speak up, create change, and embrace one's individuality. Thank you, Angie, for sharing your gifts and talents with our community, it was truly an inspiring and motivational experience for us all!
National World Language Week at CMS
National World Language Week in March was a big success at Camillus Middle School. We celebrated with announcements in many different languages that are spoken in our Camillus Community along with trivia and music.
The following students participated: Bohdan Humenyuk (Ukrainian); Manny Sandoval (Spanish); Ahmad Zahran (Arabic); Ahmed Kashef (Arabic); Maksim Golubev (Russian); Sartaj Singh (Hindi); Stanislav Samchuk (Ukrainian); Giancarlo Fernandes (Portuguese); Dadrian Dunbar (Jamaican Patois); Karam Almaletti (Arabic); and Andrii Skrypnyk (German).
We would like to thank all that participated with a special thank you to the students and teachers that helped make this week special.
Publishing Party at CMS
On Friday, March 14, 2025, Multilingual Learners at Camillus Middle School shared stories of their Journeys to America.
Students worked with Ms. Cosentino to create a published book containing individual stories and photos about their personal experiences.
During the event, staff and students throughout the building took time to visit with student authors. As always, we are so happy to have the support of so many!
