District Update

Welcome to the District Update!

You can feel the excitement in the air as our homecoming celebrations continue! Williamsville South kicked things off the week of September 16th, and last week Williamsville East’s school spirit was on full display. Williamsville North wraps things up with their homecoming the week of October 21st.

We have some truly remarkable students accomplishing big things here in Williamsville. Not just in the classroom, but in many other areas as well. Please be sure to share information regarding any and all achievements with your building administrators so you can be recognized!

Last year, four Williamsville North Students made a three minute short in their animation class. I am thrilled to share that their animated short was submitted to and accepted by the Buffalo International Film Festival and will be shown during their “Next Gen” event. The short, titled “DMV” is a playful take on the experiences in the world of adults. You can attend the screening on October 12th at 2pm at Journey's End Cinema.

The New York State School Music Association announced the list of student musicians that received their “All-State” designation. Later this year, these top students from across the state will travel to Rochester NY to perform under renowned guest conductors during the NYSSMA Winter Conference. In total, 15 Williamsville students received All-State status along with 6 alternates. Congratulations on this amazing achievement!

Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Football League selects 64 student athletes from across the country to be recognized with their Latino Youth Honors award. This year, Williamsville South senior Kat Cassidy was selected to represent the Buffalo Bills. In addition to being a captain of the Williamsville South flag football team, Kat is also a member of the varsity swimming and basketball teams. She’s also a member of the Williamsville South band. As one of the 64 honorees, Kat has the opportunity to be selected as one of the “elite eight”, who will receive grants toward higher education. Congratulations and good luck!

As Hispanic Heritage month continues, so will our spotlighting of individuals of significance. Be on the lookout for videos on nobel prize-winning chemist Mario Molina, Street Art Pioneer Jean-Michel Basquiat and journalist, activist and suffragist Jovita Idar. All of these video projects will be shared on the District’s social media channels.

This Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. is our community forum at Williamsville East High School. This town hall style meeting gives community members a chance to talk with members of the School Board about any education-related issue they wish. There is no agenda or set topic. We’ll see you there!

As a reminder, there is no school on October 3rd in observance of Rosh Hashanah.

Please, enjoy the rest of the week. We’ll see you again soon!

Date: October 3, 2024

Date: October 5, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Williamsville East High School

Date: October 10, 2024

Time: Executive Session will begin at 6:00 p.m. The Regular Board Meeting will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Location: District Office

Last year, four Williamsville North students created a three minute short in their animation class. The short was submitted to and accepted by the Buffalo International Film Festival and will be shown during their "Next Gen" event during the festival, which highlights teen-made content. The screening takes place on October 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Journey's End Cinema.

The short, titled "DMV", is a playful take on the experiences in the world of adults.

Congratulations to Zelda Abramovich, Emma Arrigenna, Ike Nnuji and Harlem Crowell!

On September 23rd, Williamsville South senior Katerine "Kat" Cassidy, was recognized during a Buffalo Bills game as their nominee for the NFL's Latino Youth Honors Award. This honor recognizes high school seniors across the country that excel both in the classroom and on the field.

Kat is one of 64 nominees, and goes on to potentially be selected as one of eight semi-finalists and two finalists. Congratulations and good luck, Kat!

Each year, the New York State School Music Association selects the top students from school music departments across the state to participate in NYSSMA Conference All-State music groups. These groups are directed by renowned guest conductors and will perform in Rochester, NY during the NYSSMA Winter Conference.

Congratulations to all Williamsville students selected for this honor!

The Williamsville Board of Education will host a Community Forum on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Williamsville East High School Commons (151 Paradise Road, East Amherst, NY 14051).

We look forward to seeing you there!

As a reminder, the Williamsville Central School District is currently studying research and analysis regarding School Start Times. In October, members of our leadership team, administrative team and Board of Education members will attend the National School Start Time conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

Information and research is available on the District and school webpages.

To download the new District App, access the iTune/App Store or Google Play.

iTunes/App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/williamsville-csd/id6503913720

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.finalsite.williamsvillek12