Viking Update
December 6, 2024
Read the latest news from East!
Calendar Items:
Tue 12/10 - AI Training for all students during extended 3rd pd; No Viking Block
Mon 12/23 - Wed 1/1 - School Closed
East Athletics
East News
Boys Lacrosse Donates Their Time
A Big Month for DECA
Take a look at this video made by our Broadcasting students to learn more about what's going on this month with DECA. Thank you to Mrs. Gonzalez, Mrs. Lill, and Mr. Halloran for all you do for our students!
Proud of Our Musicians
PMEA District 12 Results
The following students will represent East at the District 12 Choral Festival at Ridley High School on February 7th and 8th: Andrew Brizick, Tenor; Ryan Brizick, Tenor; Samantha Carroll, Soprano; John Fosbenner, Tenor; Sneha Mahadevan, Alto; Bekah Neithardt , Soprano
The following students will represent East at the District 12 Orchestra Festival at Haverford High School on January 10th and 11th: Brian Chen, Violin; Meghan Cherry, Viola; Dinith Halambage, String Bass (Dinith also was accepted for District 12 Band!)
The following students will represent East in the District 12 Jazz Band Festival at Springfield High School on January 17th and 18th: Joe Pekala, Lead Alto Saxophone and Zach Lowe, Baritone Saxophone.
CONGRATULATIONS to these exceptional students and their teachers, Kendra Werner, Tim Celfo, and Chris Orlando!
Student Opportunities
Spellman Humanitarian Awards
Class of 2025: the West Chester Area Education Association annually awards the Spellman Humanitarian Award to 10 deserving seniors from each high school. Applications are accepted until January 10, 2025. Visit the webpage for more information.
Trip to South America
Want to see llamas at Machu Picchu? Kayak in the Amazon Rainforest? Participate in a dancing and cooking lesson in Lima? Take a boat ride on Lake Titicaca? Make pottery in the Sacred Valley? Do all of this and SO much more through Rustin and East’s trip to Peru June 25 – July 6, 2025! Led by Señor Rehrig and Señora Stephens, take a once in a lifetime trip to South America for 12 days traversing the coast, the Andes mountains, and the tropical rainforest of Peru. We invite parents and students in 9-11th grade to attend an informational trip meeting on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6pm at Rustin in room A206 where we will discuss the itinerary, trip logistics, cost, and fundraising opportunities. If you’d like to sign up, visit this page. We’d love to have your child travel with us – adventure awaits! Have questions before the meeting? Email Señor Rehrig at zrehrig@wcasd.net.
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A Chance to Help Our Community
Two of our own East students, Lauren Hillanbrand and Sarita Mesa-Marin, have organized a Holiday Drive. Lauren and Sarita are 11th graders who are members of DECA. Please consider donating to this important cause.
Save the Dates for Our Evening Holiday Concerts
Orchestra - Dec 9th at 7pm
Band - Dec 11th at 7pm
Choir - Dec 16th at 7pm
Jazz Band - Dec 18th at 7pm
Congratulations to the Rustin Golden Knights!
A shout-out to our friends from Rustin on their District One Championship title. What a season! Congrats to Coach St. Clair and his players. Way to make WCASD proud!
Interested in a Part-time Job?
Working Permits
Even if you haven’t thought about working yet, it’s a great idea to have it ready to go in case an opportunity knocks! Pick up your Permit Application at the Security Office, fill it out, and have your parent or guardian sign it, then bring it back to Ms. Knox to get your blue slip to success! Work permits are good until you turn 18, do not need to be renewed, and you can change jobs without obtaining a new permit. Work permits are valid for employment at any employer in Pennsylvania (not just Chester County). See Ms. Knox if you have any questions.
Counseling Office
Save the Date! Virtual Financial Aid Night - January 14th from 6:30-8:00
Please refer to our Financial Aid page for scholarship bulletins.
Is your student interested in applying to TCHS? Apply here! Application deadline is January 31st.
Follow the Counseling Department on Instagram @wceastcounseling
Peer Tutoring
The National Honor Society Tutoring Program is open and ready for business. Students in need of a tutor should complete the Tutor Request Form and submit it via email or hard copy to their counselor or administrator.