Peirce Pride
Weekly update for Peirce Middle School
Dear Peirce families,
There are lots of a predictions in my house today about the amount of snow we are going to receive tomorrow morning and the big question that always follows, "Dad, are we going to have off from school?" I'm sure you might be hearing something very similar from your students. While I'm not a great predictor of weather, I know that Dr. Christopher will communicate to families through a phone call, email, text, the district website, and social media. Long gone are the days listening to KYW 1060 waiting to hear your school's number be called over the radio! If school is cancelled due to the inclement weather, we would pick up on Tuesday, January 7 with day 2 of the cycle.
Also, later this month, Peirce Middle School will hold a virtual course selection night for rising 7th and 8th grade parents (current 6th and 7th graders) on Tuesday, January 28 at 6:30 pm. The link will be shared with families during the week leading up to the presentation. This presentation will cover the recommendation process, how to select electives and make any necessary changes before the course selection window closes.
Additionally, Henderson High School will hold their course selection open house for rising high school students and families (current 8th graders included) in the high school auditorium on Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30 pm. More information will follow over the upcoming weeks.
Please see the additional news and notes from Peirce Middle School.
News and Notes from Peirce Middle School
Create on Chargers Club to Start Thursday, January 9
Calling all artists, authors, song writers, and comic creators to join the Create on Chargers Club. This club will meet every Thursday (January/February) after school from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in E 102 starting on January 9. Mrs. Hutchinson (EHUTCHINSON@wcasd.net) and Mrs. Stephanie Roesener (sroesener@wcasd.net) will lead the group. Please see the attached permission slip for more information!
Save the Date: Rising 7th and 8th Grade Virtual Course Selection Night-Tuesday January 28
Peirce Middle School will hold a virtual course selection night for rising 7th and 8th grade parents (current 6th and 7th graders) on Tuesday, January 28 at 6:30 pm. The link will be shared with families during the week leading up to the presentation. This presentation will cover the recommendation process, how to select electives and make any necessary changes before the course selection window closes.
Online order for the 2024-2025 Peirce Yearbook is now open
The online order for the 2024-2025 Peirce Middle School yearbook is open now through Friday, April 4. Please see the attached flyer with the link and ordering details. The cost of the book is $20.
Attendance 101
Questions about attendance? Please see the attached document below that outlines our attendance policies and procedures. Questions may be directed to Ms. Hill (Shill@wcasd.net).
Community Information and opportunities
WC Henderson Girls Basketball to hold MLK Shoot and Serve on Monday, January 20
The Henderson Girls Basketball team is hosting their annual Shoot and Serve community service fundraiser. This event will take place on Monday, January 20th. The event will be held at Henderson High School from 11-1 and the fee for each participant is $40. All proceeds benefit the HGB program, so please share and support our girls! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions at trivera06@comcast.net.
Click HERE for link!
West Chester High School Basketball Teams offering skills clinics
The West Chester varsity boy's basketball coaches are teaming up again to offer a three separate clinic dates this winter. During these three sessions, the coaching staff will put the kids through the same drills as our varsity teams do. Children will be grouped by age, gender, and skill. We will primarily focus on skill development during the sessions. You can sign up for one, or all three! Please see the attached flyer for all sign up information.
Friday, November 29 – Black Friday, at WC East
Thursday, December 26th –at WC Henderson
Monday, February 17th – Presidents’ Day, at WC Henderson
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, January 6: Day 2
Tuesday, January 7: Day 3
Wednesday, January 8: Day 4
Thursday, January 9: Day 5
Friday, January 10: Day 6
Important School Contacts
Peirce Contacts for 2024-20245
Main Office, 484-266-2500
Dr. Joseph DiAntonio, Principal (6th Grade) 484-266-2501 jdiantonio@wcasd.net
Mr. Christian Agudelo, Interim assistant Principal (7th grade) 484-266-2503 cagudelo@wcasd.net
Dr. Judy Maxwell, Assistant Principal (8th grade) 484-266-2502 jkmaxwell@wcasd.net
Counselors and Specialists
Mrs. Lauren Gibb, Counselor, 6th Grade) 484-266-2511 lgibb@wcasd.net
Mrs. Beata Starr, Counselor (7th grade) 484-266-2512 bstarr@wcasd.net
Mrs. Stephanie Roesener, Counselor (8th grade) 484-266-2513 sroesener@wcasd.net
Ms. Akieda Behlin, Intervention Specialist 484-266-2520 abehlin@wcasd.net
Mrs. Anais Dixon, Nurse 484-266-2506 adixon1@wcasd.net
Mrs. Natalie Corcimiglia, Caseworker 484-266 2526 ncorcimiglia@wcasd.net
Mr. Chris Beatty, Athletic Director 484-266-2525 cbeatty@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.
Dr. 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