First Friday 2024.5.3
May 3, 2024
Greetings, Bulldog Community:
As we approach the end of the academic year, I am happy to share with you that it has been an awesome year for West York! I am incredibly proud of our students, faculty, staff, and School Board for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence throughout the year.
Our students have demonstrated growth and achievement in both academics and extracurricular activities. They have demonstrated Bulldog Pride through a strong work ethic, a passion for learning, and a commitment to positively impacting our community. Their achievements are a testament to their talent, dedication, and the quality of education our faculty and staff provide.
Our faculty and staff have gone above and beyond this year to ensure our students receive the best education possible. They have worked to create engaging and effective learning environments, provide personalized support and instruction, and cultivate community and belonging in our schools. They are truly here for Every Student Every Day, and next week, May 6-10, we celebrate ALL of our West York faculty and staff during National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Our School Board has provided exceptional governance and guidance to ensure future academic success and a sound financial footing for the District with a nominal tax increase - the first in six years - of 3.5%.
As we look ahead to the 2024-25 school year, we are excited to build on this year's successes and continue to provide our students with an exceptional educational experience. We are committed to supporting student growth and development, providing our faculty and staff with the resources they need to succeed, and creating a safe and caring learning environment for all.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our families and the community for their continued support throughout the year. Your involvement, engagement, and feedback have been instrumental in helping us to improve and enhance our schools.
This will be my final First Friday communication for the 2023-24 school year. I wish you all a wonderful summer filled with rest, relaxation, and time with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming our students, faculty, and staff back to school in August for another awesome year!
Best regards,
Todd Davies
Superintendent of Schools
The West York Bulldog Pantry is a non-perishable food center located in the High School, open to ALL District families, regardless of financial need, from kindergarten through 12th grade. This month's distribution - and final distribution for the school year - will be on Wednesday, May 22, from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. All items will be available while supplies last. Pick-up is at Door 14 at the High School near the tennis courts. Please visit the pantry’s page on the District website for future distribution dates and times.
Donations are always welcome. Please contact Ms. Amanda Burt, Life Skills Teacher at the High School amburt@wyasd.org, if you'd like to donate.
There are times when you may need to contact someone in the District regarding a concern. Our Chain of Communication guide (linked below) will help you determine who to contact for different situations.
If you have questions or concerns not addressed in this guide, please reach out to your child’s building office or principal.
Each month, from August through June, regularly scheduled meetings (Work Sessions and Voting Meetings) of the School Board are held in the Boardroom of the Administration Building. In addition to the two regular meetings, the School Board also hosts Board Committee Meetings. All are welcome to attend any of these public meetings. In-person attendance is recommended, but we also offer viewing-only attendance via Zoom during most Board meetings. Work Sessions and Voting Meetings are live-streamed on our District YouTube Channel.
We publish a monthly Board Bulletin, which summarizes the Work Session and Board Voting Meeting that occur during the month. The bulletin will be emailed to all families in the same manner you received this communication. Click here to view the April issue.
The link below provides more information about the meetings, agendas, and other information. If you have questions about meeting attendance that are not addressed here or on our website, please contact Tina Keeler at trkeeler@wyasd.org.
West York families can begin 2024-25 kindergarten registration by creating an account in Sapphire, the District’s online student management system, and enrolling their child. On the submit registration page, you will be directed to call Wallace Elementary, our K-1 building, to schedule an in-person meeting. The in-person meeting will occur sometime during the weeks of May 6th, June 17th, and July 15th. Families must complete the online and in-person portions to complete the registration process.
Questions may be directed to Wallace Elementary at 717-764-6869 ext. 6006 or Ms.Tammy Dorsey at tldorsey@wyasd.org.