First Friday 2024.3.1
March 1, 2024
Greetings, Bulldog Community:
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a performance of the Middle School’s production of 30 Horrible Catastrophes of Middle School. The aspiring actors were hilarious and brought the day-to-day challenges of a middle schooler to life on stage. It’s clear we have some very talented Bulldogs!
Along those lines, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will be live on the High School Stage this weekend! I’m looking forward to attending, and I hope we have sell-out shows to support our theater arts program. Please see below for performance times and ticket information.
March also brings us Music in Our Schools Month, sponsored by the National Association of Music Education, which promotes and celebrates the importance of music education in our schools. West York has a stellar music program, and I hope you can join us for our concerts this month.
Music in Our Schools Month Concert: Wednesday, March 6th, at 7:00 p.m. at the High School (Formerly Winter Festival of Winds Concert)
The Middle and High School Choral Festival: Thursday, March 14th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Middle School
I’d like to congratulate Faith Walker for achieving her 1,000th career point in the basketball game against Mechanicsburg on Friday, February 23rd. We are all Bulldog Proud of Faith and her achievement! Read more about Faith's accomplishment in last Monday's Bulldog Breakdown.
On February 15th of this month, the Board held an informational presentation for the community about the proposed Athletic Fields Project. About 80 residents joined us, and there was spirited discourse following the presentation. Many questions were heard, and we have provided answers to those questions, which can be found by visiting the Athletic Fields Project Page on the District webpage. If you have questions or comments that have not been addressed, please click here or email BulldogMail@wyasd.org.
We invite the community to attend our Work Sessions and Board Meetings, where discussion about this project and other District business occurs. You can learn more about attending meetings on the Board page of our website, located here.
At the February 20th, Board voting meeting, the Board approved the 2024-25 District Calendar, which can be found here.
As always, thank you for supporting the West York Area School District.
Best regards,
Todd M. Davies, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
This weekend, the all-school musical Disney's Beauty and the Beast will be live on stage at the High School!
Get your general seating tickets now by clicking the image to the right. Tickets are $12, and student/senior tickets are $10. Show times are:
- Friday, 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Beginning February 1st, families can begin 2024-25 kindergarten registration by creating an account in Sapphire, the District’s online student management system, and enrolling their child. On the submit registration page, you will be directed to call Wallace Elementary, our K-1 building, to schedule an in-person meeting. The in-person meeting will occur sometime during the weeks of May 6th, June 17th, and July 15th. Families must complete the online and in-person portions to complete the registration process.
Questions may be directed to Wallace Elementary at 717-764-6869 ext. 6006 or Ms.Tammy Dorsey at tldorsey@wyasd.org.
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
"Be Our Guest" on March 3, 2023, for a luncheon and our all-school musical production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. (Registration has closed for this event, but it will be back next year featuring a new musical production.)
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.
There are times when you may need to contact someone in the District regarding a concern. Our Chain of Communication guide (linked below) will help you determine who to contact for different situations.
If you have questions or concerns not addressed in this guide, please reach out to your child’s building office or principal.
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 meetings of the Board. Work Sessions and Voting Meetings are also 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 February issue.
The link below lets you learn more about the meetings, agendas, and other information. If you have questions about meeting attendance not addressed here or on our website, please contact Tina Keeler @ trkeeler@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. February's distribution will be on Wednesday, March 20th, from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. All items will be available while supplies last. Pick-up is at Door 14 at the High School near the tennis courts. Please visit the pantry’s page on the District website for future distribution dates and times.
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.