West Genesee District e-Newsletter
August 18, 2023
Message from the Superintendent
Dear West Genesee Families,
The new school year is nearing. Fall JV/Varsity Athletics begin next week, and the Wildcat Band held the Annual “Band Camp” with continuing evening rehearsals. These are (literally) the sights and sounds of the school year approaching. New staff will soon meet in orientation sessions and, in many cases, partner with their veteran mentors. The Board of Education and District Leadership Team each dedicated a day for ongoing work and upcoming progress of programs and initiatives. The 2023-2024 School Year is on the horizon.
Please access our online Events Calendar/Information Guide below. This is available prior to the hardcopy that will be sent home during the first week of school. Please use the version that you are most comfortable with to look for important dates and events that will highlight the school year. Truly, your presence completes the partnership for our students’ success and celebrates their accomplishments.
Student class schedules and related information will come out soon. Elementary Schools (East Hill, Onondaga Road, Split Rock, and Stonehedge) will mail information on Friday, August 18, 2023. Transportation information will be ready to be released before Friday, August 25, 2023. Schedules for West Genesee Intermediate School, Camillus Middle School, and West Genesee High School will be available Monday, August 28, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. via StudentVUE and ParentVUE.
Thank you to our school counselors and Mrs. Monica Canterino, Director of Counseling Services, for the recently published newsletter found here. The cited resources include helpful websites, tips and suggestions, various school orientation dates, and resources available for students and families. Please keep this information for current use and future reference, as needed.
We are all anticipating and preparing for the upcoming school year. Be sure to take time to relish the remaining days of summer. We experience a wide variety of seasons and should take full advantage of that which comes with each time of year. Very soon, we will return to more typical routines that will bring us back together more often. Across the year and through transitions, we continue to work together as West Genesee Wildcats!
David C. Bills
Superintendent of Schools
NYSPHSAA Announces WGHS as a Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence Winner for 2022-2023
West Genesee High School has been named a 2022-2023 Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence! Congratulations to all our Student-Athletes and Coaches. Thank you for all your hard work on and off the field!
We are so proud of our WG Student Athletes for getting the job done on the field and in the classroom!!
Fall Sports Registration Information
Information to register for fall sports is now available. Here is what you need to know:
The Athletics Department offers the convenience of online registration for athletic sports sign up and clearance through Family ID.
- V/JV Fall Sports – Registration Opens- 7/21/23; Practices start- 8/21/23 (V/JV Football begins 8/19)
- Modified 7/8/9 Fall Sports – Registration Opens- 7/28/23 Practices start- 8/28/23
A parent/guardian can register by clicking on this link: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/west-genesee-central-school-district.
Sign-ups on familyid.com are 30 days prior to the start date.
Calendars for 2023-2024 are Now Available Online
The online District 2023-2024 Events Calendar is now available from the website homepages. To view on a mobile device click here or to view in a grid format on a laptop click here.
You can also access the one-page District calendar by clicking here.
Note: A hardcopy of the WGCSD 2023-2024 Events Calendar/Information Guide will come home (one per family) the first week of school!
Summer Food Support Information
Many students enjoy breakfast and lunch at school on a regular basis. It is understandable when families find it challenging to provide those meals during school vacations.
Food pantries partner with the Food Bank of CNY to provide low cost, nutritious food to those in need. The following is a list of food pantries and services available in our community to assist families. To find your appropriate food pantry location and to sign up, contact the Interreligious Food Consortium (IRC) weekdays at 315-474-8855 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Their website is: http://www.ifccny.org/.
Summer Reading Lists for Grades 5-12 are on the Website!
- WGIS Summer Reading Lists for students going into Grades 5-6
- CMS Summer Reading Lists for students going into Grades 7-8
- WGHS Summer Reading lists for students going into Grades 9-12
These lists are also available from the School Links section from each school's homepage and from the school library homepages.
School Supply Lists for 2023-2024 are Available from the Website!
Did You Know? School Supply Lists for 2023-2024 are available on the website by clicking here.
They are also available from each School's homepage in School Links.
WGCSD PTA/PTO District Council Preparing to Distribute Donated School Supplies
For 14 years, West Genesee PTA/PTO District Council has been collecting and providing school supplies to West Genesee students in need.
School supply distribution is scheduled for August 20, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registered families will be contacted with more details. Volunteers are needed to assist with packing the donated supplies into backpacks for families in need.
If you have questions about our program, or would like to volunteer to help with distribution contact the District Council at wgschoolsupplies@gmail.com
New Website and Mobile App Coming in September...Thank you for your Feedback About our Website...
We have redesigned the West Genesee website and took into account the information shared in the results of the survey we distributed in June. Thank you for your participation with the survey!
More information about the new website and new mobile app will be shared with you later this month.
WGCSD is Looking to Hire Transportation Staff
West Genesee CSD is looking to hire regular bus drivers, substitute bus drivers, and substitute bus attendants.
Inquiries about these positions can be sent to Debbie Price at dprice@westgenesee.org.
Are you Receiving All of our Communications? Helpful Tips about the SchoolMessenger Communication System:
- To be sure that you are receiving all emails sent from the District/schools/teachers please periodically check your spam/junk/promotions folder for emails with @westgenesee.org, then mark that they are not spam/junk/promotions.
- To be sure that you are receiving text messages this year from WGCSD or your school(s) Text a "Y" or "Yes" to 67587.
If you still have questions about receiving emails and/or text from WGCSD please email them to publications@westgenesee.org.
WGCSD is Looking to Hire Full-time and Substitute Custodians
West Genesee CSD is hiring full-time custodians on all shifts and substitute custodians for the 2nd shift. Inquiries can be made to Buildings and Grounds at (315) 487-4630.
Upcoming Events
- August 30, 2023 BOE Public Hearing-District Safety Plan-6:00 p.m.
- August 30, 2023 BOE Public Hearing- Review SRO and SPO Services- 6:00 p.m.
- August 30, 2023 BOE Meeting-6:00 p.m. (Immediately Following the Public Hearings)