Message from the East Hill Principal
Dear East Hill Families,
It has been an exciting and eventful week at East Hill! Our kindergarten and first-grade students had a wonderful time visiting the High School for a preview performance of The Little Mermaid. The show was absolutely amazing, and we are so proud of the talented students who brought the story to life!
Meanwhile, our third-grade students had a special visit from the Zoo to You program, bringing incredible learning experiences right into our classrooms. The students loved seeing and learning about different animals up close!
A huge shoutout to our fourth-grade students who had the incredible honor of opening the Syracuse Crunch hockey game by singing the National Anthem! Their performance was outstanding, and we are so proud of them for representing East Hill so well.
Lastly, a heartfelt thank you to our generous community for supporting our Souper Bowl food drive! At last count, the Eagles were in the lead, but we will have our final results next week to see if our predictions were correct. No matter the outcome, our students have made a real difference by helping those in need.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Susan Meskos
WGHS Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid
WGHS will be presenting Disney's The Little Mermaid on February 7th (7 pm), 8th (1 pm & 6 pm), and 9th - rescheduled from 2/6 (2 pm). Ticket purchasing is still available! All seats are reserved. To purchase via credit card head to wgfinearts.ludus.com and click "buy tickets." We can't wait for you to come be "part of our world"!! π π§π»ββοΈπ
Discover SEPTSA: Meeting & Winter-Themed Games
The Special Education PTSA will be having a meeting Wednesday, Feb 12 at the Stonehedge Elementary School Library at 6:30pm. Come on in out of the cold to play some fun winter themed games and learn more about SEPTSA! SEPTSA (Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association) supports students with special needs, their families, and educators. It fosters inclusion, provides resources, and offers a space to connect and learn about special education services.
Yearbooks can now be ordered. Visit Lifetouch to order yours today. Yearbook ID Code: 14658725
Keep Sick Days Safe: When to Keep Your Child Home from School
As the colder weather sets in, it often brings with it an increase in seasonal illnesses. To help keep all students and staff healthy, we ask families to monitor for certain symptoms before sending children to school.
If your child displays any of the following, please keep them home:
- Fever of 100 degrees or higher in the past 24 hours
- Vomiting or Diarrhea in the past 24 hours
- Strep Throat. Your child should be on an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school
- Bad cold with congestion or bad cough, especially if it has kept your child awake at night; and/or the cough is continuous and consistent throughout the day.
- Pink eye. Your child should be on an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school.
If your child becomes ill at school and the nurse and/or teacher feel your child is too sick to benefit from school and is contagious to classmates and staff, you will be called to pick up your child.
𧣠Cold Weather Gear π§€
The cold weather is upon us! Please keep in mind that our students will continue to go outside for recess daily. If the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or above, recess can take place outside. If the temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit (this includes factoring in the WINDCHILL), recess will be indoors. Students should always have appropriate clothing for the weather each day: Coat, boots, snow pants, hat, and gloves.
Also, please remember to label your child's cold-weather clothing. You will be so glad you did!
Join the West Genesee Culture Celebration on March 1, 2025
The annual West Genesee Culture Celebration is an exciting opportunity to showcase the rich diversity of the West Genesee district and the broader Camillus community. This special event highlights the many cultures that make up our community through performances and table displays by students, families, and community groups.
Last yearβs event featured an array of contributions, including:
- Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
- Tearney's Martial Arts
- Folk and Irish Dancers
- Social Justice Coalition
- Displays on South Korean, Palestinian, and Bulgarian heritage
We want your culture to be part of this yearβs celebration! Whether through a performance or a table display sharing your traditions, history, and heritage, we encourage as many families and groups as possible to participate.
For more information or to sign up, contact:
Meghan Leonardis
West Genesee High School Admin Intern
315-487-4673
Letβs make this celebration a true reflection of our multicultural community and foster a culture of inclusion in our schools. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Kindergarten Registration Has Opened
Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year opened on December 4, 2024 and will go until March 28, 2025.
Registration information can be found on the Central Registration webpage. If you have any questions, email the Central Registrar at centralregistrar@westgenesee.org, or call Central Registration at (315) 487-4683.
When registering, parents/guardians should be prepared to upload the following:
Two proofs of residency (i.e. mortgage or property statement or signed lease agreement, utility bill )
proof of age
A physical examination and proof of immunizations are also required for entry into kindergarten and a dental certificate is requested for entry into kindergarten. These examinations should be done up to one year prior to the first day of school. Children who enter kindergarten this fall must be five years of age on or before December 1, 2025.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Registration Will Open On March 10, 2025
West Genesee partners with local Community-Based Organizations (CBO) for its Pre-K program.
To be eligible for UPK during the 2025-2026 school year, a child must:
Turn the age of 4 on or before December 1, 2025
Reside in the West Genesee Central School District
Registration will open on March 10, 2025. In the event that more registrations are received than can be accommodated, the District will conduct an initial selection process via an open lottery in which children will be selected at random.
Those children who have completed the registration process by 3:00 p.m. on April 2, 2025 will be part of the initial selection process.
Families who were part of the initial selection process will be called in order of selection and informed:
whether their child has been accepted to the program, and
which site (including hours of the program) is available for their child;
OR
where their child is on the waiting list.
Families will be contacted by April 3-4, 2025.
If at any point after the initial selection process there are more students registered than seats available, students will be placed on the waiting list in the order that their registration was completed.
Transportation to and from the program is the responsibility of parents/guardians, and students must attend the program five days a week to maintain their seat.
Look for registration information on the Central Registration webpage at: https://www.westgenesee.org/district-services/registration/. If you have any questions, email the Central Registrar at centralregistrar@westgenesee.org, or call Central Registration at (315) 487-4683.
When registering, parents should be prepared to upload the following:
proof of residency (ie. mortgage or property statement or signed lease agreement)
proof of age
Emergency Closing Information is Important
Announcements about school closings, delayed openings, or early dismissal will be posted on the News Headlines section of the District website home page. They will also be broadcast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and the following stations which you can access by clicking here.
Also, ParentSquare communications software allows us to send emails, texts, and make phone calls. (Phone calls will be used for emergency situations only.)
Parent/Guardians and staff will NOT need to sign-up to receive information from schools that you are registered for in Schooltool. (You will have the option to opt-out if you choose not to receive emails, texts, and/or phone calls. To receive texts, you also have to opt-in per the instructions in the Tips article below.)
