Happening at West Genesee on Friday, August 11:
Have your 4some ready?? WG Sports Boosters is holding their annual golf tournament on Sept. 17! Get your registration in! ⛳️🏌️♂️
Happening at West Genesee on Thursday, August 10:
Happening at West Genesee on Wednesday, August 9:
Mark your calendars! The first day of school for WGCSD students is on September 6!!
Happening at West Genesee on Tuesday, August 8:
Happening at West Genesee on Monday, August 7:
Summer Reading Lists for Grades 5-12 are on the Website! WGIS Summer Reading
Lists for students going into Grades 5-6: https://www.westgenesee.org/academics/west-genesee-libraries/wgms-summer-reading-lists/ CMS Summer Reading Lists for students going into Grades 7-8: https://www.westgenesee.org/academics/west-genesee-libraries/middle-school-summer-reading-lists/ WGHS Summer Reading lists for students going into Grades 9-12: https://www.westgenesee.org/academics/west-genesee-libraries/high-school-library/high-school-summer-reading-program-2023/
Here’s who made syracuse.com’s Mount Rushmore of West Genesee boys athletes: https://www.syracuse.com/highschoolsports/2023/08/heres-who-made-syracusecoms-mount-rushmore-of-west-genesee-boys-athletes.html
Here’s who made syracuse.com’s Mount Rushmore of West Genesee girls athletes: https://www.syracuse.com/highschoolsports/2023/08/heres-who-made-syracusecoms-mount-rushmore-of-west-genesee-girls-athletes.html
Summer Food Support Information
Many students enjoy breakfast and lunch at school on a regular basis. It is understandable when families find it challenging to provide those meals during school vacations. Please note the following free lunch and food pantry information.
Food pantries partner with the Food Bank of CNY to provide low cost, nutritious food to those in need. The following is a list of food pantries and services available in our community to assist families. To find your appropriate food pantry location and to sign up, contact the Interreligious Food Consortium (IRC) weekdays at 315-474-8855 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Their website is: http://www.ifccny.org/.
For more information, click here: https://www.westgenesee.org/summer-food-support-information/
WGCSD is Looking to Hire Transportation Staff
West Genesee CSD is looking to hire regular bus drivers, substitute bus drivers, substitute bus attendants, and mechanics.
Inquiries about these positions can be sent to Debbie Price at dprice@westgenesee.org.
Thank you to the community for coming out yesterday for our West Genesee Job Fair! 💙💛🐾
Upcoming Orientations and Locker Nights East Hill Elementary *Kindergarten Orientation: Tuesday, August 29-9:00-10:30 AM *Ice Cream Social:Wednesday, August 30-5:00-6:30 PM Onondaga Road Elementary *Kindergarten Orientation: Monday, August 28-9:00-10:30 AM *New Student Walk Through: Monday, August 28-1:00-2:00 PM Split Rock Elementary *Kindergarten Orientation: Monday, August 28-9:00-10:30 AM Stonehedge Elementary *Kindergarten Orientation: Thursday, August 24-9:00-10:15 AM *New Student Orientation (Grades 1-4): Thursday, August 24-12:00-1:00 PM *Find your Classroom and Popsicles with the Principals-Thursday, August 31-4:00-6:00 PM West Genesee Intermediate School *New Student Orientation: Wednesday, August 30-1:00-2:00 PM *Locker Night: Wednesday, August 30-3:00-6:00 PM Camillus Middle School *New Student Orientation: Thursday, August 24-1:00-2:00 PM *Locker Night: Thursday, August 24-3:00-6:00 PM; Upper Entrance (Near Cafeteria) West Genesee High School *Freshman and New Student Orientation-Tuesday, August 29- 6:30 PM; Upper Gymnasium
Are you Receiving All of our Communications? Helpful Tips about the SchoolMessenger Communication System:
To be sure that you are receiving all emails sent from the District/schools/teachers please periodically check your spam/junk/promotions folder for emails with @westgenesee.org, then mark that they are not spam/junk/promotions.
To be sure that you are receiving text messages this year from WGCSD or your school(s) Text a "Y" or "Yes" to 67587
If you still have questions about receiving emails and/or text from WGCSD please email them to publications@westgenesee.org.
The West Genesee Counseling Department is excited to support students and families during the new school year. Our comprehensive school counseling program includes classroom lessons, parent seminars, individual student appointments and a variety of other services in the academic, college and career, and social/emotional domains. This newsletter contains information you may find helpful as we work together to support your child's academic and social growth.
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WGCSD PTA/PTO District Council Preparing to Distribute Donated School Supplies
For 14 years, West Genesee PTA/PTO District Council has been collecting and providing school supplies to West Genesee students in need. School supply donations are appreciated and can be dropped off at St. Joseph's Church office until August 1, 2023. If you have a student in need of assistance please click here to fill out the google request form by August 16, 2023: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0YSHUFQJKgdGJSfSdu2CeDlg4lnB8P1c0NHJi6zI2RC5n5g/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
School supply distribution is scheduled for August 20, 2023 from 10am to 12pm. Registered families will be contacted with more details. Volunteers are needed to assist with packing the donated supplies into backpacks for families in need.
If you have questions about our program, or would like to volunteer to help with distribution contact the District Council at wgschoolsupplies@gmail.com
Congratulations to our choral and musical theater campers on a wonderful end of camp performance today!! Hard work & fun makes for a great time. And BIG thank you to our teachers for leading our performers (Mr. Alvaro, Mrs. Sperduti, Mrs. Scerbo, Mr. Schuessler, Mrs. Knowlton, and Mrs. Molina)!! #ArtsEdIsEssential #WildcatPride 🎶🎭💙💛
Congratulations to our 27 Varsity teams who qualified WG for one of the NYSPHSAA 2022-2023 Schools of Excellence Awards!! Getting it done in the classroom!! https://nysphsaa.org/news/2023/7/27/general-nysphsaa-announces-2022-2023-schools-of-distinction-and-excellence.aspx
Assistant Principal at West Genesee Intermediate School is Announced
On July 11, 2023 Victoria (Torie) Lee was appointed by the Board of Education as the Assistant Principal at West Genesee Intermediate School with an official start date of August 2, 2023.
Lee comes to us most recently having served the students of Eagle Hill Middle School (Grades 5-6) in the Fayetteville-Manlius CSD as a Special Education Teacher and an Administrative Intern. Her previous work includes Enders Road Elementary School (FM) as well as John T. Roberts (PK-8) and Bellevue Elementary School in the Syracuse City School District.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a concentration in Childhood and Special Education from Le Moyne College and a Masters of Science in Literacy Education from SUNY Cortland. She holds certificates in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), Early Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities (Birth- Grade 2), and a Certificate of Advanced Studies (School Building Leader and District Leader) from SUNY Cortland.
Superintendent David C. Bills shares, “Torie is an experienced and well-versed educational leader with a background in classroom instruction, special education services, professional development, and in successfully cultivating a positive and productive school environment. Her support of students, parents, and staff has included solution-based, creative, and individualized processes that fosters relationships through strong communication.”
On a personal note, Lee shares that she enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time outdoors. Lee is a big sports fan and enjoys cheering on Syracuse University and the Buffalo Bills. While at home, she likes to spend time with her friends and family.
Welcome to West Genesee!
