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Peirce Pride
Weekly update for Peirce Middle School
Dear Peirce Families,
We want to wish congratulations and best of luck to our 8th Grade students and families. Friday's reflection ceremony was a great way to highlight their accomplishments and we look forward to watching each of them take off in high school.
On another note, we've made it to our last week of school! Monday, June 10 is a full day for students. The final three days are half days (11:35 dismissal), with Thursday, June 13 being our last day. On behalf of our entire faculty and staff, thank you for all your support of the school and the Peirce community. During the summer, the Peirce office will be open Monday through Thursday, from 8:00-4:00 p.m. The building will be closed on Fridays. Have a safe and wonderful summer!
Lastly, the Peirce Post, our school newspaper, his published their final edition for the year. Please take a moment to enjoy all the wonderful entries our students submitted as part of the spring edition. You can access it by clicking here.
News and Notes from Peirce Middle School
Family ID Registration for 2024-2025 PIAA Sports
Rising 7th and 8th grade students will have the opportunity to try out for several PIAA sanctioned sports in the fall for Peirce Middle School (Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Field Hockey). Prior to trying out, students are required to have a completed sports physical. Most fall sports begin on the 2nd day of school (Football will start one week earlier). In previous years, students would turn those physicals into the main office or the coach. Next school year, all middle school families in the West Chester Area School District will now be able to complete the PIAA physical registration information required for sports participation online through Arbiter Registration (familyid.com). Please see the attached letter from Mr. Virgilio, Athletic Director at Peirce Middle School. I have also attached the PIAA physical form required for the examination. Please feel free to reach out to Mr. Virgilio (SVIRGILIO@wcasd.k12.pa.us) with any questions about the process.
Walk for the Cause-Tuesday June 11
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, we will be hosting our 17th “Peirce Walk for a Cause” event: a school-wide walking event which benefits Stanley’s Dream. Stanley was a past student of Peirce Middle School. We started this event in 2008 in honor of a student who passed away from cancer, and we still donate money to her foundation as well. As a school, we have raised over $85,000 for cancer research. Students will be walking during their Unified Arts classes.
Checks may be payable to “Stanley’s Dream”. Cash is also graciously accepted. Here is the link for online donations, please add Peirce to your name when signing up.
Thanks for supporting our Peirce community as we help in the ongoing research for cancer.
Additionally, we are still in need of volunteers to help assist with the event. Volunteers must have clearances on file with the school. Please see the volunteer sign up link attached here. Any questions may be directed to Mrs. Bergey at HBERGEY@wcasd.net.
Summer Reading for Secondary Students In WCASD
Reading is one of the most important activities that students can engage in to keep their minds sharp. This summer, WCASD students entering grades 6 through 12 are encouraged to read at least three to four books. Students should be prepared to discuss their books when we return for the 2024-25 school year. Please see the attached letter below from Mrs. Kara Bailey, Supervisor of Language Arts for the West Chester Area School District.
Community Information and opportunities
Henderson Wrestling to Host Summer Wrestling Camp
Henderson High School will host a wrestling camp for students in grade 1-8 starting on Monday, June 24. The cost is $175. Please see the attached flyer for registration information.
Henderson HS Soccer to Hold Summer Camp
The Henderson HS Soccer Program is hosting a summer soccer camp from July 22-July 25 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.). The cost is $100 and is open to students in 3rd-8th grade. Please see the attached flyer for registration information.
W.C. Henderson to Hold Two Summer Basketball Camps
The Henderson Boys Basketball Program is hosting summer basketball camps the week of July 24 and July 29. See the attached flyer below for more details and any questions may be directed to Coach Ritter at CoachRitter@hotmail.com.
Henderson Boys Lax to Host Summer Camp
The Henderson High School Boys Lacrosse Program is hosting a summer camp for students from 3rd-8th grade. The dates are July 15 through July 18 from 9am-12pm. Cost is $125. Please see the attached flyer below.
WC Henderson Football to Host Football Camps
The West Chester Henderson Football Program is holding a non contact skills camp the week of June 17 for students entering grades 3-9. The cost is $150 dollars and families may register their player through the attached flyer below.
YMCA to Offer Free Memberships to 7th Grade Students
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering a free membership to any student in 7th grade. Please access the link here for additional information.
Calendar Look Ahead
Monday, June 10: Day 5 (Full Day)
Tuesday, June 11: Day 6 (Half Day)
Wednesday, June 12: Day 1 (Half Day)
Thursday, June 13: Day 2 (Half Day and last day of school).
Important School Contacts
Peirce Contacts for 2023-2024
Main Office, 484-266-2500
Mr. Joseph DiAntonio, Principal (6th Grade) 484-266-2501 jdiantonio@wcasd.net
Dr. Philip Matilla, Assistant Principal (7th grade) 484-266-2503 pmatilla@wcasd.net
Dr. Judy Maxwell, Assistant Principal (8th grade) 484-266-2502 jkmaxwell@wcasd.net
Counselors and Specialists
Mrs. Beata Starr, Counselor (6th grade) 484-266-2512 bstarr@wcasd.net
Mrs. Stephanie Roesener, Counselor ( 7th grade) 484-266-2513 sroesener@wcasd.net
Mrs. Lauren Gibb, Counselor, (8th Grade) 484-266-2511 lgibb@wcasd.net
Ms. Akieda Behlin, Intervention Specialist 484-266-2520 abehlin@wcasd.net
Mrs. Dana DiLiberto, Nurse 484-266-2506 ddiliberto@wcasd.net
Mrs. Natalie Corcimiglia, Caseworker 484-262520 ncorcimiglia@wcasd.net
Mr. Sam Virgilio, Athletic Director 484-266-2525 svirgilio@wcasd.net
If you have any questions or cannot access the information for any reason, please call the Peirce Main Office at 484-266-2500.
Mr. Joseph DiAntonio, Principal
Email: jdiantonio@wcasd.net
Website: https://www.wcasd.net/Domain/707
Location: 1314 Burke Road, West Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 484-266-2501
Twitter: @PeircePride