North Highlights

Hello North!

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, I want to share a few important updates:

Although the district has set the last student day as June 25, our last regular day of high school classes will be June 13. Final exams begin on June 16 and run through June 25. The full exam schedule is included in this newsletter—please review it carefully.

We're also excited to announce our annual plant sale, which will take place next week. Students and staff are invited to purchase plants for just $4 each. All proceeds will benefit our Unified Club, and we’re especially looking forward to our Unified Assembly later this month.

Don't forget: the annual school budget vote will be held on May 20. We encourage everyone to come out and vote at North High School in our gymnasium!

In addition, we’re proud to announce that three of our students—Giselle Maurice, Ryan Shaw, and Grace Stierheim—are running for a position as student representative on the school board. NHS students will have the opportunity to vote through WITS on May 20. Be sure to check out their campaign videos, which are included in this newsletter. Good luck to all three candidates!

Thank you for your continued support, and let’s finish the year strong!

Go Spartans!

Andrew Bowen

Principal

Dear Families:

We are asking for assistance regarding student parking, specifically on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 is the date of the District Board of Education elections and Budget Vote and all parking lots will be extremely limited. We will have approximately 120 less spots than that of a normal school day. We ask that all students find an alternate way to school this day, such as parent drop off, carpooling, or by riding their assigned district provided bus. This is a normal school day, and all students are expected to be in attendance. Please reference the attached letter with additional information.

In addition, North's Drama Club will be hosting a chicken barbeque dinner that afternoon in the lower cafeteria from 3 p.m. until sold out.

Lastly, we ask that you as a community member, if able to, participate in the Board of Education elections and budget vote held in the gym at North. Please be sure to come and vote between 7 am - 9 pm.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Best regards,

North High Administration

Information on our Board of Education Candidates may be found below.

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.

On Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, we will administer the New York State Geometry Regents Exam. This is a regular school day for ALL students. Only students who are enrolled in a Regents Geometry course will follow an examination schedule on this day.

All other Regents and locally developed exams will be administered during the last two weeks of school (June 16 – June 26, 2025). The full exam schedule is available on page two when you click on the link below.

Transportation during the exam weeks will run as regularly scheduled in the morning to transport students to school for their exams. We will also provide bus runs at 11:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. for students who need transportation home after their exams. There will not be a late afternoon bus on June 25th, and 11:30 a.m. will be the last bus run for those days.

The school cafeteria will not be open during the exam weeks, and lunch service will not be provided by the school. If students have two or more exams in one day, they should bring lunch or make other arrangements.

If you have any questions regarding any of the end-of-year exams, please contact your child’s teacher or school counselor.

• AP EXAMS - Monday 5/5/25 - Friday 5/16/25

• DRAMA CLUB SPRING MEDLEY - Saturday 5/10/25

• JUNIOR PROM - Friday 5/16/25

• DISTRICT BOARD ELECTION AND BUDGET VOTE: Tuesday 5/20/25

• CHICKEN BBQ SPONSORED BY DRAMA CLUB: Tuesday 5/20/25

• SPRING BAND CONCERT: Wednesday 5/21/25

• MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL: Monday 5/26/25

• SPRING CHORUS CONCERT - Wednesday 5/28/25

PTSA is looking for someone who is interested in the position of Recording Secretary for the 2025-2026 school year. This position is responsible for taking and disseminating notes at all of the PTSA meetings.

If you're interested or would like more information, please contact Amy at amyenewkirk@yahoo.com.

Celebrate your senior's graduation by with a Lawn Sign and a Personalized Banner. The deadline for ordering has been extended to Monday, June 2.

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

Join us for the next Post Prom Planning Meeting on at 6:30 pm on Thursday, May 15th, in the 9/10 Cafeteria.

Did you know that the Snack Shack is the largest fundraiser for the annual Post Prom event?

Did you know that North clubs and teachers can apply for monetary assistance from the PTSA?

Did you know that your teens actually DO LOVE seeing you at North during their school day?

By volunteering your time at the Snack Shack, you're helping to make these things a reality. Please reach out to snackerrs@yahoo.com with any questions. We appreciate the gift of your time!

We truly appreciate the gift of your time!

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

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Below are two documents describing things to watch for and tips to try.

Below are links to some important updates to be aware of:

As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to remind everyone who hasn't viewed the Williamsville School District Required Parent Program within the last four years (anytime after Spring of 2021) to be sure to do this now. This required program can be viewed on your WITS homepage and should pop up when you log into your WITS account.

The Required Parent Program must be viewed in its entirety by parents/guardians prior to any student (grades 9-12) purchasing tickets to any North High School dances/events. This includes the upcoming Junior and Senior Proms, and includes North High School students attending these events as guests. The program should be viewed on a desktop/laptop, and cannot be paused or fast-forwarded to receive credit.

If you have any questions about this program, or your current status with regard to viewing it, please reach out to the North Main Office at 626-8500.

• 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.

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.

TICK SEASON - IMPORTANT REMINDERS & INFORMATION

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