WYASD Supt First Friday 2025.2.7
February 7, 2025
Greetings, Bulldog Community:
Nearly a century ago, in 1925, Negro History Week was conceived by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History—now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)—to highlight the valuable contributions of African Americans to the United States. Officially recognized in 1926, this week-long observance in February quickly became an integral part of American culture.
Fifty years later, in 1976, the celebration expanded into Black History Month, providing an even greater opportunity to honor the rich history of African American culture and its profound impact on the nation.
To deepen your understanding and engage with this history, I encourage you and your family to explore the resources available online. The National Archives African American website and National Geographic for Kids offer valuable learning tools for all ages. Additionally, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture provides a wealth of educational materials and insights.
Middle School: No Body to Murder
"No Body to Murder," by Edith Weiss, is a humorous whodunnit that will keep you laughing as you piece together the clues! The guests of the "Come On Inn" inn are all suspects of a murder that happened during a severe weather threat and the news of an escaped convict on the loose. Who could have committed this crime? Was it the cook who poisoned the lemonade? The gardener who shaves with an axe? Or maybe the mime with a broken heart?
Tickets will be sold at the door for $5 per adult and $3 per student. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Where: West York Area Middle School
When:
- Friday, February 21st at 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
High School: The Addams Family - A New Musical Comedy
"The Addams Family - A New Musical Comedy" follows the kooky Addams family as their seemingly perfect, macabre world is shaken when Wednesday Addams falls in love with a "normal" boy and invites his parents over for dinner, forcing Gomez and Morticia to confront the idea of their daughter growing up and potentially abandoning their unique family values, leading to chaos and hilarious situations as the two families clash over their vastly different lifestyles. Click the bar below to order your tickets.
Where: West York Area High School
When:
- Friday, February 28th @ 7:00 PM
- Saturday, March 1st @ 7:00 PM
- Sunday, March 2nd @ 2:00 PM
We're pleased to offer several events for our Golden Bulldog Pass holders this year. The pass is available to our West York residents 65 and older and admits the holder to various District events and activities, as noted below:
Complimentary admission to all home athletic events (excludes playoff events)
Complimentary admission to all District concerts (most do not charge admission)
Complimentary Luncheon and a Show
Join us for the all-school musical Sunday matinee performance of "The Addams Family - A New Musical Comedy" on March 2, 2025, and a delicious luncheon!
Register by clicking HERE, or call 717-792-2796, ext 1004, or by emailing BulldogMail@wyasd.org. We only have a handful of seats left!
We welcome those eligible who do not currently have a Golden Pass to stop by our Administration Office, Monday-Friday, between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., to get your pass. All you need is a current photo 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 Bulldog Pass, please share this information with them. Questions may be directed to BullDogMail@wyasd.org.
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 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 January 2025 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.
