West Chester Area School District

As we come down from our sugar rush, we find ourselves welcoming a new month, November. It is hard to believe that the first marking period is almost done. This first quarter of the school year has been all about adjusting - routines, relationships, responsibilities. With our theme this year of "healing and learning," each month brings me the opportunity to tell you that you're doing a great job! We see and appreciate your efforts with making each school day all that it needs to be for our kids.

One of my greatest joys in this work is visiting schools! I love to see students in action. Recently, I had the pleasure to be a part of the Exton ES Morning News Team. The news team didn't give me much air time, but they assured me that I nailed it.

This month, a number of holidays are celebrated and events are hosted. This week, we observe Diwali, the festival of lights, on November 4th. Later in the month, we embrace a time of gratitude and togetherness with Thanksgiving and end the month with the start of Hanukkah. Please be sure to checkout out our important dates and upcoming events.

Here are a few important dates:

November 1: WCASD Choral Festival @ East High School

November 1: All Saints Day

November 2: Teacher Inservice Day - no school for students

November 2: Election Day - Please Vote!

November 4: Schools Closed; Happy Diwali

November 5: End of the First Marking Period

November 7: Daylight Savings Time - Roll your clocks back 1 hour

November 11: Veterans Day

November 12: Harlem Wizards Game Postponed until March 25, 2022

November 15-19: American Education Week

November 22-24: Parent Conferences

November 24-26: No School for Students - Happy Thanksgiving!

November 28-December 6: Hanukkah

December 1-15: Winter Keystone Testing

Click on the picture below to hear 4th grade Super Star, Eloise McComas, singing the Star-Spangled Banner and to watch the dedication & ribbon cutting ceremony.

Great job, Valerie Watkins and Michael Timko on delivering an informative and entertaining report!

Thank you Stetson Middle School Students for helping to make this video.

Sandra Bradley joins the WCASD team as a Community Engagement Specialist. Read more about Sandra's new position.

Teachers, administrators, students, parents, and community members came together for the first meeting as a whole committee on Thursday, October 14th at East High School from 6:30-8pm. The 5 goal area committees will continue to meet over the next few months to continue their work to set goals, confirm strategies, and select measures to improve learning outcomes for all students.

There is an urgent need for bus drivers, substitutes, paraprofessionals, food service workers, and healthcare professionals. View available jobs in the WCASD and a list of contracted service companies.