Blue & White Newsletter - 11/22/24
Week of November 18, 2024
Thank you to everyone who helped during the event and for those who signed up/donated.
On Tuesday, November 19th, three of our seniors completed YCAL's Fall Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship program through IBEW. Nick Wurm, Damion Foust, and Trey Reid all enjoyed the opportunity to experience and get a taste of the electrical field, while learning about safety, component installation, Ohm's Law, conduit bending, and employability skills that will prepare students for future expectations. All three students developed their own schematics and were successful with the project! They all plan to continue their education post-graduation in the electrical or engineering fields.
Any upcoming junior or senior for the 2025-26 school year interested in applying to the Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship Program should look for information in their emails, sent from Ms. Manda Meese, in early spring that will provide the steps to the application process for this awesome, competitive program.
Congratulations Nick, Damion, and Trey!
Earlier this week, Officer Woody, WYAHS SRO, issued a Kindness Citation to our senior, Emily Bookhamer. Emily founded Emily's Care Closet back in 2021 after she took a tour of a local food pantry and thought that she wanted to help families in need. In 2022, Emily's Care Closet helped over 2,500 individuals from over 750 families. To see the video of the presentation and to learn more about this amazing organization from Emily herself, click the picture to the left.
For many adults, snow might not spark much excitement, but experiencing it for the first time is truly magical! Leobardo Angel Esteban Vicente, who joined our Bulldog family this year after moving from Mexico, had the chance to feel snowflakes for the very first time today. Just wait, Leo, for enough snow to make your first snowman!
The holiday concerts are almost here! Our talented vocalists and instrumentalists have been working diligently and can’t wait to share the festive sounds of the season with you. Join us to celebrate their hard work and soak in the holiday spirit!
2024 Holiday Season Concert Schedule
Middle School Holiday Concert
Wednesday, December 4 @ 6:30 p.m.
Trimmer Concert Band & 5th Grade Chorus Concert
Thursday, December 12 @ 6:30 p.m.
High School Holiday Concert
Monday, December 16 @ 7:00 p.m.
As the holidays approach, let's come together to support our Bulldog families in need. The Bulldog Pantry is seeking donations to ensure everyone in our community has the food and essentials they need to enjoy this special time of year.
We are in need of:
- Non-perishable food items (canned goods, pasta, rice, etc.)
- Personal care products (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.)
- Gift cards or monetary donations for fresh produce and other essentials
Your generosity can make a world of difference! Donations can be dropped off at West York Area High School during school hours.
Together, we can spread hope, love, and kindness this holiday season. Thank you for supporting the Bulldog Pantry!
Please reach out to Ms. Amanda Burt via email at amburt@wyasd.org with any questions.
Attention Students! Do you want to get paid just for making deposits into your First Capital account?
Introducing Bulldog Buck$! This is an exclusive program just for West York Area High School students. Stop into The Bulldog Branch of First Capital Federal Credit Union and pick up a Bulldog Buck$ stamp card. Once you make a deposit of $20.00 or more at the branch or at any First Capital FCU branch, you will get one stamp. After you get 20 stamps on your card, we’ll deposit $20.00 into your membership!
So, bring in that cash you’ve been holding onto from Grandma or that check from your after-school job and start earning stamps today! Who doesn't like FREE money?!
This in-person event is geared toward students who are interested in programs inside the Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences and Technology: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Students will have the opportunity to tour Kinsley Engineering and the Civil Engineering Center, meet with faculty, and learn more about their program of interest!
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Where: York College of Pennsylvania - Yorkview Hall
Learn more and register at https://admissions.ycp.edu/register/engcs-2024
A student's high school yearbook is a way to capture all of the amazing memories that students experience during their final years here at West York - home of the Bulldogs!
Purchasing a yearbook early in the school year assures you the best pricing, currently $75, and an item off your "To-Do List" that builds as the end of the school year approaches!
Starting November 16th, the price will be $80 - so don't miss the $75 early purchase price!
Also available now is the opportunity to place a special message/ad in the yearbook just for your child. More information on this, and all things yearbooks, can be found by visiting the West York page of Jostens website by clicking the image above.
Does your child have signs or symptoms of the flu, Covid or RSV? Did they test positive?
The recommendations are that your child stay home until they are fever free for 24 hours without medication and that they feel good enough to return to school. The CDC also recommends (it is optional) that a mask be worn for 5 days after their return if they tested positive for Covid.
Students who have been exposed to someone who tested positive for Covid do not need to stay home from school unless they come down with symptoms or test positive.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your school nurse.
Using Your Computer to Report an Absence
MUST be completed within 3 days of the absence
From the District WEBSITE Home Page
âž” Scroll down to the vertical gray boxes just under the changing highlight pictures at the top of the District website's home page
âž” Click on the Attendance box
âž” Underneath Online Attendance click on Sapphire Community Portal Login
âž” On the login page put in your username and password (this must be set up prior to you using this page)
âž” On the left side is your student(s) name(s)
- If you have multiple students, please make sure you are at the correct student
âž” Under MY BACKPACK click on Student Data Forms (making sure it is the correct student)
âž” Underneath On Demand Forms click on Digital Excuse Blank
➔ Fill out the entire form and upload any doctor’s notes into this form
âž” Make sure to click on SUBMIT so your form is sent directly to the attendance secretary
Using the District App from Your Cell Phone to Report an Absence
MUST be completed within 3 days of the absence
âž” From the WYASD App Home Page, click on the More waffle icon on the right side of the screen
âž” Click on the Sapphire Portal icon on the right side of the screen
âž” Log in to Sapphire
➔ If you have multiple students, make sure you are in the correct student’s account
âž” At the bottom of the screen there is a purple circle with 3 white lines, click on the circle
âž” Click on the green circle marked Student Data Forms
âž” Underneath On Demand Forms click on Digital Excuse Blank
➔ Fill out the entire form and upload any doctor’s notes into this form
âž” Make sure to click on SUBMIT so your form is sent directly to the attendance secretary
Our West York Area High School's Counseling Center compiles lists of available scholarships as our high school students prepare for their post-secondary educational plans and funding.
An updated list will be posted at the High School as new scholarships become available. Each time the bulletin is revised, it is printed on a different color of paper from the previous bulletin, making it easy to tell when new information has been added.
PLEASE NOTE: The date due is very important. Please have applications submitted to the Counseling Center at least 6 days prior to due date. This allows the Counseling Center staff sufficient time for review of the application and transcript preparation, ensuring that the application is sent out in a timely manner.
All hard copies of scholarship applications are located inside the Counseling Center in the waiting area in the drawer marked SCHOLARSHIPS. The Counseling Center also emails each scholarship and updated bulletin directly to students' school emails.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Gail Wildasin in the Counseling Center.
If you are new to West York, you might be saying, "What is a Golden Bulldog Pass?" Exclusively for West York Area School District residents 65 and older, the Golden Bulldog Pass is valid for one admission to all District-sponsored events, including athletic events (excluding playoff events), fine arts events such as concerts, plays, and musicals, and special invitation-only events for senior citizens.
Our annual "Lunch and a Show" is our most popular invitation-only event and seating is limited! So, don't miss out on this and other opportunities! To learn more, please click the Golden Bulldog Pass card to the left.
