North Highlights

Hello North!

First... sorry for the close up on my video! Yikes! :)

We are excited to begin planning for the 2025-26 school year! Starting in January, school counselors will begin meeting with students to assist them in selecting courses for the upcoming year. The Course Catalog is now available and can be accessed here. This catalog is an essential tool to help guide students in planning their high school course program, offering a wide range of core courses, exciting electives, and opportunities for college credit.

We encourage students to explore their passions and interests as they make their selections. One of the most important factors in college admissions is the academic rigor of a student's course load. We encourage students to challenge themselves with a schedule that aligns with their abilities, pushing them to succeed in their most rigorous coursework. Teachers will be providing course recommendations for next year, but if a student is not recommended for a course they are interested in, we advise having a conversation with their current teacher to better understand the recommendation.

For our current juniors, we strongly encourage you to consider challenging yourselves further. In addition to full-year and half-year electives, colleges look for four years of math and science, as well as other advanced coursework. Instead of opting for an early release or late arrival, consider taking college-level classes to enhance your transcript.

We are looking forward to helping every student make the most of their academic journey. I hope everyone has a wonder two weeks off for Winter Recess! See you in the New Year!

Go Spartans!

Andrew Bowen
Principal

The Williamsville Central School District is proud to announce a partnership with Spectrum Behavioral Health to provide mental health counselors at the Family Support Center. Click here for more information

In November we began our "Speaker Series." These informational events are designed to provide stakeholders with insight into the work that takes place in our schools. This year's Speaker Series will focus on instruction. All of the Speaker Series events will be held virtually from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. via a Zoom webinar. They will feature presenters and also a question and answer segment. The Speaker Series will be recorded and available to view on the District's YouTube channel after each virtual session.

Speaker Series Schedule

Thursday, December 12th - Literacy - CANCELLED - TO BE RESCHEDULED

• Zoom Webinar (Passcode - 9Ua61d)

Thursday, February 27th - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEAM)

• Zoom Webinar (Passcode - rC04Ni)

Tuesday, March 18th - Math and Computer Science

• Zoom Webinar (Passcode - Ttyzr9)
  

We look forward to sharing and engaging with you at these events during the next few months.

The upcoming holidays are the perfect time to grab your North alumni and volunteer for a shift at the Snack Shack together! Teachers, current students and alumni will enjoy seeing each other again and it gives everyone a chance to catch up on what's been happening. Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and neighbors are always welcome too! Snack Shack volunteering is the best volunteer gig around.

We offer a brief training so please reach out to snackerrs@yahoo.com if needed.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW !!!

The The Parent Network of WNY and the Midwest Family and Communities Engagement Center offer several training opportunities. Please click on the photos below for further information:

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) announced its fall 2024 Scholar-Athlete teams. To qualify as a team, 75% of a team’s average GPA for the season must be equal to or greater than 90%. I am pleased to announce that fourteen of our teams at North qualified for this designation! Great job to the student-athletes on these teams and to our coaches for your unwavering support of academics and athletics.

Boys Cross Country

Boys Golf

Boys Soccer

Boys Volleyball Williamsville

Competitive Cheerleading

Field Hockey

Football

Girls Cross Country

Girls Golf

Girls Soccer

Girls Swimming/Diving

Girls Tennis

Girls Volleyball

Gymnastics

Featured below are some photos of our Fall Sports Teams.

Please click here to access North Athletics page.

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

Please CLICK HERE to access our December Calendar.

Please CLICK HERE to access our January Calendar.

• SPARTAN SPECTRUM CONCERT: Wednesday, 12/18/24 and Thursday, 12/19/24

• WINTER RECESS: Monday, 12/23/24 - Friday, 1/3/25

• SCHOOL RESUMES: Monday, 1/6/25

• PTSA MEETING: Monday, 1/6/25

• 8TH GRADE OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday 1/8/25

• VARIETY SHOW: Friday, 1/10/25

• SIDE-BY-SIDE BAND CONCERT: Wednesday, 1/15/25

• NO SCHOOL - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY: - Monday, 1/20/25

• REGENTS EXAMS - NO CLASSES: Tuesday, 1/21/25 - Friday 1/24/25

• NO SCHOOL - LUNAR NEW YEAR: Wednesday 1/29/25

• WINTER ORCHESTRA CONCERT: Thursday, 1/30/25

Williamsville North High School

Graduation Ceremony

10:00 a.m. - Saturday, June 28, 2025

North High School Athletic Turf

Rain Date:

10:00 a.m. - Sunday, June 29, 2025

Please click here to order your Cap, Gown, and Tassel.

Scheduling for the 2025/2026 school year will begin after the winter break. Please take a moment to review course offerings now. The Course Catalog for the 2025/26 School Year is available for viewing here.

Please click here to see important updates from our Student Services Department.

Information on how to apply for financial aid and look for scholarships may be found at the following links:

FAFSA - https://studentaid.gov/

NY HESC (TAP) - https://www.hesc.ny.gov/home/

Please click here to access the Student Services website for more useful information.

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.

Click here for further information.

Please use this link to access our Student Services / Guidance Office website to learn about the services available and find out who your child's school counselor is:

https://sites.google.com/williamsvillek12.org/north-student-services/home

All District Buildings, including North, are using the RAPTOR system to sign visitors in/out. All visitors (including volunteers at our Snack Shack) must enter the building at the entrance on Dodge Road. Please be prepared to show Government ID, such as a valid driver's license, upon entering North. We will scan your ID and issue a visitors badge to be worn for the duration of your visit.

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.

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