First Friday 2024.9.6
September 6, 2024
Greetings, Bulldog Community:
As we embark on another exciting school year, I want to take a moment to emphasize the vital role that parents and guardians play in the success of our students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Your involvement is not just appreciated—it is essential.
Research consistently shows that when parents are engaged in their child's education, students are more likely to excel academically, develop better social skills, and exhibit more positive behaviors. Whether it's participating in parent-teacher conferences, volunteering at school events, or simply discussing daily school activities at home, your involvement makes a significant difference.
I encourage each of you to find ways to be actively involved in our school community. This could mean joining the PTO, attending school board meetings, or supporting your child in their extracurricular activities. Every bit of engagement counts and helps us create a nurturing and motivating environment for all students.
Together, we can ensure that every student in the West York Area School District has the support they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Thank you for your continued dedication to your child's education and our school community. I look forward to working alongside you to make this school year successful.
Best regards,
Todd Davies
Superintendent of Schools
A couple of weeks ago, our Athletic Director, Brandon Furhman, entered the District in the T-Mobile 5G Friday Night Lights Sweepstakes. The prizes are awarded in three rounds: 1st round, $5,000; 2nd round $25,000; and the 3rd (grand prize) round is valued at $2 million! Out of just over 1,000 high schools entered from across the country, we are happy to announce that we have won $5,000 in the first round!
We're hoping to make it to the next round (only 16 schools will make it), and you can help us get there by sharing how we celebrate school spirit by posting on Instagram and using the following tags: @gowybulldogs, @TMobile and use #FN5GL and #Sweepstakes. Also, be sure to follow our Athletic Department Instagram.
Stay tuned to see if we make it to the 2nd round! Click the image to the right for more information.
The West York Bulldog Pantry is a non-perishable food center located in the High School, open to ALL District families, regardless of financial need, from kindergarten through 12th grade. Household items are also available. Pick-up is at Door 14 at the High School near the tennis courts. For future distribution dates and times, please visit the pantry’s page on the District website.
Donations are always welcome; please contact Ms. Amanda Burt, Life Skills Teacher at the High School amburt@wyasd.org, if you'd like to donate.
Each month, from August through June, regularly scheduled meetings (Work Sessions and Voting Meetings) of the School Board are held in the Boardroom of the Administration Building. In addition to the two regular meetings, the School Board also hosts Board Committee Meetings. All are welcome to attend any of these public meetings. In-person attendance is recommended, but we also offer viewing-only attendance via Zoom during most Board meetings. Work Sessions and Voting Meetings are live-streamed on our District YouTube Channel.
We publish a monthly Board Bulletin, which summarizes the Work Session and Board Voting Meeting that occur during the month. The bulletin will be emailed to all families in the same manner you received this communication. Click here to view the August 2024 issue.
The link below provides more information about the meetings, agendas, and other information. If you have questions about meeting attendance that are not addressed here or on our website, please contact Tina Keeler at trkeeler@wyasd.org.
The District offers Golden Bulldog Passes to our West York residents 65 years of age and older. The pass admits the holder to various District events and activities, as well as home athletic events, free of charge. We welcome those eligible who do not currently have a Golden Pass to stop by our Administration Office, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, to pick up one. All you need is a current ID showing your District address and date of birth. If you know of a friend, neighbor, or family member who might benefit from a Golden Pass, please share this information with them. Questions may be directed to BullDogMail@wyasd.org.