North Highlights

Hello North,

As we approach Spring Recess, I want to take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments we've achieved this year and look ahead to the final stretch. Our students have worked hard and demonstrated incredible growth, both academically and personally, and we are so proud of them!

Spring Recess, taking place next week, is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to rest, recharge, and come back ready for a strong finish to the school year. When we return, the final quarter will be packed with exciting projects, assessments, and opportunities for students to continue to thrive.

Take time to relax over Spring Break, but also stay engaged with your learning so we can finish the year strong. We’re excited to see what the last quarter brings!

Enjoy the break, and Go Spartans!

Go Spartans!

Andrew Bowen

Principal

• Only seniors can apply for parking permits and park at school.
• All seniors with a 1st mod class should park in the Hopkins Road Lot. This applies even if you are late to school as this is your designated lot.
• Students with a scheduled late arrival or morning Harkness are permitted to park in the front horseshoe lot.
• We now have a parking lot attendant during high-volume times to help with the parking procedures listed above.

North High School will be conducting a lockdown drill sometime during the week of April 7 - 11.

• JAZZ CONCERT - Wednesday, 4/9/25

• SPRING RECESS - Monday 4/14/25 - Monday 4/21/25

• COLLEGE INFORMATION/FINANCIAL AID NIGHT AT NORTH - Thursday, 4/24/25

The Williamsville Central School District is proud to provide students with a premiere public education, offering many opportunities for students to participate in advanced coursework and accelerate their learning.

We encourage all of our students and families to explore these educational opportunities offered by the District. The advanced courses offered in middle and high schools are available on the Advanced Coursework Opportunities webpage. Please be sure to review the pages for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science to understand the details associated with each content area. Middle school course descriptions are available on this webpage. High school course information for all content areas is available through each school’s Course Catalog, which is also linked on the Advanced Coursework Opportunities page.

Your child’s respective school is responsible for the development of individual student schedules. Questions related to advanced coursework should be referred to your child’s school counselor.

Research and News Articles on Distraction-Free School Zones

The District is conducting a Transportation Efficiency Study to help optimize transportation in the District.

The Transportation Efficiency Study is now open through June 2, 2025. As we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, our goal is to ensure efficiency with overall ride time for students and also streamline arrival and dismissal at our buildings. Parents/guardians need to submit a response for arrival and dismissal for each child.

Please note that once a parent/guardian makes their selection, the Transportation Efficiency Study will no longer be available. If indicated that an individual will not need busing and circumstances change after the study closes, parents/guardians can contact the Transportation Department for transportation requests.

Please encourage your senior to apply for the The Williamsville North PTSA Scholarship. Students must be a current PTSA member to apply. Memberships may be purchased at the link below. The deadline to apply is April 23rd. If you have questions, please reach out to Cheryl Rode, North PTSA Scholarship Chair (cherylrode01@gmail.com) or Angela Szwed, North Guidance Counselor (agszwed@williamsvillek12.org).

Join us for the next Post Prom Planning Meeting on April 24 at 6:30 pm in the 9/10 Cafeteria.

It's hard to believe, but it's time to start thinking about next school year! We will have a few openings on our PTA Board and are looking for interested candidates. The available positions include:

• Recording Secretary
• Corresponding Secretary
• PTSA Council Rep

These roles are vital to our mission of supporting our school, enhancing student experiences, and fostering parent engagement. If you're interested or would like more information about a specific position, please email amyenewkirk@yahoo.com by April 23rd.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact at our school. We look forward to hearing from you!

Nominating Committee-

Amy Newkirk

Sandhya Singh

Kim Wasikowski

Celebrate your senior's graduation by with a Lawn Sign and a Personalized Banner. The deadline for ordering is April 28.

Lawn Signs are $20

Banners are $35

If you purchase both, the cost is $45

You can order by printing out the form, completing it and returning it to the PTSA mailbox in North's Main Office with your check made payable to WNHS PTSA. Or you can order online at the link shown below.

For the banner, you must also email your student's photograph to: willnorthbanners@compu-mail.com

David L. Meichenbaum, Ph.D. from the Summit Center will be there to give a presentation on:

Supporting Emotional Regulation in Neurodiverse Children: Consideration and Strategies for Setting Children Up For Success.

The TIES (Together Including Every Student) program is designed to support children and young adults (ages 8-22) with developmental disabilities by encouraging their participation in extracurricular and community activities.

The program is looking for more students to join as either participants or volunteers. If you're interested, you can find the application link on our website: Together Including Every Student (TIES) - Williamsville Central School District . For more information, you can contact Amanda Heer, the TIES Coordinator, at 716-998-5950 or via email at amandaheer75@gmail.com.

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) announced its winter 2025 Scholar-Athlete teams! To qualify as a Scholar-Athlete team for the winter 2025 season, 75% of a team’s average GPA for the season must be equal to or greater than 90%. “Congratulations to the student-athletes on their rigorous efforts in the classroom,” said NYSPHSAA Executive Director, Dr. Robert Zayas. "Their relentless dedication to both interscholastic athletics and academics has earned them this well-deserved recognition—a truly impressive achievement. We applaud the more than 385,000 student-athletes who went above and beyond for their teams and for themselves."

The following teams are North High School Scholar Athletic Teams for the Winter Season:

Boys Basketball

Boys Bowling

Boys Ice Hockey

Boys Indoor Track/Field

Boys Nordic Skiing

Boys Swimming/Diving

Cheerleading

Girls Alpine Skiing

Girls Basketball

Girls Bowling

Girls Ice Hockey

Girls Indoor Track/Field

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 North 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)

Should you have any questions or need further information, please call the attendance office:

Phone: 716-626-8555/8556

Board of Education Attendance Policy #7110

Below are some important updates to be aware of:

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. Please be sure to contact your building's Seal of Civic Readiness Coordinator to begin reviewing progress towards attaining the Seal of Civic Readiness. The deadline for June 2025 graduation candidates to meet with the SCR Coordinator is April 11, 2025! Please click HERE for further information.

Medication Drop Off Procedures

All medication, including non-prescription medication, must have a written order from the student's physician or licensed prescriber.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION must be in the container prepared by the pharmacist with the original label specifying the name and strength of the medication. (Note: the pharmacy label does not constitute a written order and cannot be used in lieu of a written order from a licensed prescriber.)

NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION must be in the original and sealed manufacturer's container with the student's name affixed to the container. ALL medication must be delivered directly to the school nurse by the parent or guardian. No student is permitted to carry non-emergency medication on the bus. Medication orders must be renewed annually and whenever there is any change.

For more information about North's Health Office, please click here.

Congratulations to our Spartans who participated in the NYSTSA Competition in Ithaca, New York, on Saturday, April 5. Several of our students placed in the following technology events:

Yash Thoota & Abijit Sikder - 1st, Robotics

Ben Atkinson - 1st, Music Production

Aarish Khan - 1st, T-Shirt Design

Connie Chen & Grace Banks - 1st, Structural Engineering

Harper Johnson & Poornima Kandarpa - 2nd, Structural Engineering

Mya Sliwinski - 2nd, Audio Podcasting

Josh Anand & Oz Abramovich - 2nd, Coding

Anton Danilovich - 2nd, Photographic Technology

Mya Sliwinski & Ruba Ibrahim - 3rd, Fashion Design

Aarish Khan - 3rd, Promotional Graphics

Ethan Cadwallader, Lucas Strong, & Evrim Gokumen - 3rd, Senior Solar Sprint

The following students also earned their silver achievement awards for engaging in areas of service leadership, STEM immersion, and personal/professional development:

Josh Anand

Anton Danilovich

Yavuz Gebes

Poornima Kandarpa

Aarish Khan

Aasim Khan

Way to go Spartans!