School Safety Drill
Keeping our students safe is our top priority. In addition to our own safety measures, we comply with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) School Safety Requirements, which includes various drills throughout the year.
Within the first 90 days of school, districts are required to hold an emergency drill. This year's drill will include the steps needed for an evacuation should the district experience a significant event. The drill helps students and staff become more familiar with proper procedures in all situations and is supported by the Pennsylvania State Police and Bradford County Emergency Management Services.
In the coming weeks, we will perform a safety drill on our campus and practice our lockdown procedures. When the evacuation drill begins, parents will be notified and our campus will temporarily be closed to all traffic and visitors. The drill is anticipated to last approximately one hour and students will resume their scheduled activities once the drill has concluded.
IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER for PARENTS during EMERGENCIES!
The district cannot manage last minute phone calls requesting bus changes or location changes especially during an emergency early dismissal. Students will arrive at their bus stop location and parents must make plans to ensure pick-up and proper supervision during an early dismissal.
While extreme emergencies that require this type of action are rare, it is very important to discuss and rehearse with your child the following items:
- Who may meet them at the bus stop? Share this information with the bus driver.
- How can they get into your home?
- Where can they go if no one is at home?
- How can they reach you if they have a concern?
- How to express a safety concern to the bus driver?
Inclement Weather Updates
Please be sure we have your most current contact information by informing Mrs. Katy Stoddard x3000 of any contact information changes.
Student Early Dismissals Announced
Elementary School: 11:45am
High School: 12:00pm
To see the full list of early dismissals for the 2022-2023 school year, please see the calendar on our district website.
At Home Learning Devices through the Emergency Connectivity Fund
70% of the available devices were issued the second week in October for those who completed and returned the device application. If your student (Kindergarten through Sixth Grade) is still in need of a device through this program, please reach out to Angela Miller at 570-746-1600 x 3001 for further information.
Universal Free Breakfast Program
Menu changes and meal options are subject to change as the cafeteria staff continues to manage food supply chain constraints.
If you have any questions regarding the free meal application please contact Lana Clark, at lclark@wyalusingrams.com or ext. 3014.
Questions regarding cafeteria operations can be directed to Nancy Iseminger, nutrition@wyalusingrams.com or ext. 3015
Congratulations - Amazon Gift Card Winners!
We are excited to announce the two winners of the $100 Amazon gift cards are:
Michael & Kylie Roberts
Dustin & Hope Brawley
Reminder to students: bring your water bottles
Safe2Say Anonymous Tip-Line
Community/School Based Behavioral Health at WVHS
In partnership with Friendship House, the Wyalusing Area School District is pleased to continue services with a Community/School Based Behavioral Health (CSBBH) Program at the high school. CSBBH is a unique program embedded in the Wyalusing Area School District, Jr./Sr. High School with a multi-disciplinary team, providing therapeutic services to identified students in the school, and to the identified students and their families in their homes and the community.
CSBBH provides services that are based on social emotional and behaviorally informed clinical principles, including behavior management, clinical and crisis intervention, case management, and consultation/training to school staff and others involved in the children’s care. We are fortunate to continue to expand our mental health services to ensure the growing needs of our students and families are addressed.
Ellie Adams to attend Junior National Young Leaders Conference
This upcoming summer Ellie Adams, a seventh-grade student, will join outstanding middle school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) in Washington, D.C.
The Junior National Young Leaders Conference is one of the Envision by WorldStrides family of programs (www.envisionexperience.com) that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom. Ellie was nominated by her sixth-grade teacher at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School. She has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten and is currently the treasurer of her Cadette troop. Ellie participates in soccer, cross country, and softball. She also plays the violin in her orchestra. She has acted as a math tutor, completed babysitter training, was a foster sister, and was a school board student representative.
After her sixth-grade year, Ellie received the High Honors Award, The Presidential Excellence Award, and the Charlie Kingston Award, which was voted on by her peers. In her free time, she enjoys baking and working as a real estate assistant with her aunt. Ellie is excited about this opportunity! She is looking forward to meeting people and growing as a leader.
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Career and Conference Center
This new addition allows room for up to 50 students at one time and has been designed as a professional space for career and college preparation. The Career and Conference Center will host informational sessions with colleges and local businesses, provide one on one assistance with cover letter and resume writing as well as offer training on job preparation skills.
Mrs. Shurtleff, Wyalusing's Career Coach in partnership with the Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission, is available to assist students from 9:00 am-2:30 pm. Mrs. Shurtleff is a great addition to the Career and Conference center who will, in addition to the above-mentioned offerings, also be available to assist with job and college searches/applications, Smart Futures lesson help, and various other areas related to professional development.
Mrs. Shurtleff has been busy ensuring the new space is being utilized to set our students up for success. Already in the first quarter, she has hosted three small group college visits, attended the college fair hosted at the High School and made connections with representatives at multiple schools, visited the Life Skills and Special Education classes to present, "How to be successful in your hometown," and scheduled the Army National Guard to meet with students one-on-one in the Career and Conference Center.
Wyalusing Area School District aims to ensure our students leave with more than just a traditional Diploma, we remain committed to providing our student's resources and opportunities to grow and learn beyond the classroom in preparation for life after graduation.
Photo of Mrs. Shurtleff courtesy of Warren Howeler
Agreement Guaranteeing Admission and up to $28,000 in Scholarships Signed Between Local School Districts and CommonwealthU
Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield, together as Commonwealth University and 50 school districts in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, have signed an agreement guaranteeing admission, eligibility for merit-based scholarships, and on-campus housing at any of its locations.
Wyalusing Area School District administrators, Mr. Matthew Wincek, Director of Curriculum and Mr. Gary Otis, HS Principal attended a signing day at Mansfield University making the District 1 of 50 school districts assisting graduates with guaranteed admission and the chance for a financially responsible degree option to prepare for in-demand careers at one of the three campuses of Commonwealth University.
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You can help make a difference:
2022 Wyalusing Area Education & 2023 Senior Class Comedy Cabaret
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Showtime 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Wyalusing Valley High School Auditorium
Movie-style concessions, raffle baskets and a 50/50 drawing! You can purchase tickets by clicking the picture below.
