Williamsville South Newsletter
December 4, 2024
Phone: 716-626-8220
Please WITSmail the attendance office to provide written notice of an absence.
Parents/guardians should contact the attendance office to report any student absence. If your child needs to leave school prior to the end of the scheduled school day, please call the Attendance Office so proper notification/dismissal can be accommodated. If you have any additional questions regarding attendance, absences, or dismissal, please call the Williamsville South High School Attendance Office.
The following are examples of excused absences in the Williamsville Central School District:
- Family Emergency
- Illness
- Legal
- Late Bus
- Medical Reason
- Religious Observance/Activity
- School Activity (i.e. Field Trip)
Take a look at everything that is happening here at South https://south.williamsvillek12.org/parents-students/school-calendar
Team schedules for our Athletic Teams can be found at this link. https://south.williamsvillek12.org/parents-students/athletics/team-schedules
The District’s application to offer the New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Seal of Biliteracy program at each of our high schools was approved for the 2024-2025 school year.
The New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages, in addition to English.
The intent of the NYSSB is to encourage the study of languages; identify high school graduates with language and biliteracy skills for employers; provide universities with additional information about applicants seeking admission; prepare students with twenty-first century skills; recognize the value of world and home language instruction in schools; and affirm the value of diversity in a multilingual society. The NYSSB takes the form of a special seal that bestows an honor to the student. The seal is affixed on the student’s diploma and there is a notation of the award on the official transcript.
The District’s application to offer the New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Seal of Civic Readiness program at each of our high schools was approved for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Seal of Civic Readiness is a formal distinction on a student’s high school transcript and diploma that they have attained a high level of proficiency in terms of civic knowledge, skills, mindset, and civic experiences. It can also be used as a graduation pathway.
In order to obtain the Seal of Civic Readiness, a student must complete all the requirements for a New York State local or Regents diploma and earn a total of six points with at least two points in Civic Knowledge and at least two points in Civic Participation (Chart is on p.7 of the SCR Handbook).
For more information, check out the District page here: https://www.williamsvillek12.org/departments/instruction/seal-of-civic-readiness
We are so excited for this upcoming 2024-2025 school year. We expect 100% participation from all South families this year and invite you to get involved in our South High School PTSA.
There are a number of ways to get involved:
1. Join our PTSA: $10 a membership, $6 additional family, $4 student membership. Link to join online: https://wshs-ptsa.givebacks.com/store
You may also send cash or a check into the main office.
* * Going on now- we have a 1 Membership + T-shirt special for $20. Please fill out this Google Form to order: https://forms.gle/SYu4frUgPBpPPfcA7 * *
3. Come to a PTSA Meeting- they are held in the cafeteria and we would love to have you! These meetings provide an opportunity to collaborate with our administration, hear from our student council, discuss how to allocate the PTSA funds, and be informed about events coming up at South.
PTSA Meeting Dates:
February Tri- High Meeting, February 3rd (North HS) @ 7:00
Monday, March 3rd @ 7:00
Monday, May 5th @ 7:00
Monday, June 9th @ 7:00 Volunteer appreciation night