First Friday 2023.10.6

Note: The Superintendent’s First Friday Communication is coming to you in a new format this year. For best results, click “view this newsletter in your browser” at the top of this email. This will open features such as translation and viewing options, as well as a table of contents.

It's that time of year to register your 7-12th grader in a winter sport for the 2023-24 school year!

WINTER SPORTS OFFERED

High School:

Basketball - Boys & Girls * Bowling (through Spring Grove) * Sideline Cheerleading * Swimming & Diving - Coed * Wrestling

Middle School:

Basketball - Boys & Girls * Sideline Cheerleading * Wrestling

PHYSICALS

1. You do not need another one if you received a physical after 6/1/2023.

2. If you have not yet received a physical after 6/1/2023

• A physical needs to be completed on a PIAA form

• You do not have to fill out the entire PIAA packet. All of that information gets filled out on Family ID. You only need Sections 5 & 6 of the PIAA packet when going to get a physical.
• Physicals may be acquired at your family doctor, OSS, or any urgent care facility.
• OSS is offering $15 physicals via appointment from 6-8 p.m. at these locations:

1. West York OSS - 10/30 & 11/6

2. Powder Mill Rd - 11/1 & 11/8

NOTE: Once you get a physical, you are covered for the entire school year.

WINTER SPORTS SIGN-UPS

1. Winter Sports Registration (Family ID)

1. Be sure to register on the winter sports link, not the coach link.

FIRST DAY OF PRACTICES

1. November 17th

2. Check the school website or with the coaches for any preseason workout information.

You must be registered, have an uploaded physical, and be approved on FamilyID in order to participate on the first day of practice!

SPRING SPORTS SIGN-UPS

1. Spring sports registration will not open until late January.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact the athletic department.

The High School National Honor Society Trunk or Treat event is scheduled for Thursday, October 19th, from 6-8 P.M., in the High School parking lot.

This is always a fun event for all ages - we hope to see many of our families there!

This coming Monday, October 9th, the District will host a Job Fair at the Administration Building from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. If you, or someone you know, is interested in working for the District, please stop by and see what we have to offer. If you can't make it, please visit our Human Resources page of the website.

Also, on Friday, October 20th, the District will host a Clearances Workshop at the Administration Building from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you need to obtain new clearances or renew your current clearances, please plan to stop by.

The Administration Building is located at 1891 Loucks Road. The entrance is across from the flagpole on the side of the building.

We're pleased to offer several events this year for our Golden Bulldog Pass holders. The pass is available to our West York residents 65 and older and 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 get your pass. All you need is a current photo ID showing your District address and date of birth.

Click here to learn about upcoming Golden Pass events.

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 content below was in last month's issue, but it's worth sharing again.

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.

As mentioned last month, we will publish a monthly Board Bulletin, which will summarize 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 receive this communication. Click here to view the September issue.

You can learn more about the meetings, agendas, and other information through the link below. 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. The first distribution date for the school year will be Wednesday, October 25th, 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; they currently need non-perishable and household items, including boxed noodles, macaroni and cheese, and breakfast items. Please contact Ms. Amanda Burt, Life Skills Teacher at the High School amburt@wyasd.org, if you'd like to donate.

Throughout the year, we highlight the awesomeness of students, faculty, and staff in our weekly Blue & White. The Blue & White is published weekly on Fridays and delivered via email. If you’re not already subscribed, you may sign up here. Prior week’s issues may be found here. We accept submissions for the Blue & White of school-related photos and outside activities. Please send photos and information about the photos to BullDogMail@wyasd.org.