West Genesee District e-Newsletter
January 31, 2020
Mark Your Calendars: West Genesee High School Students to Present Hello, Dolly!
Tickets can be purchased in advance at etix.com or at the door for $15. You can also call the Ticket Call Center at 1-800-514-3849, extension 4. All seats are reserved.
Click here to read the full article that includes cast and plot information.
WGHS Decathlon Team Will Compete at State Level
The Academic Decathlon was held at Westhill High School on Saturday, January 18 with competitors from Cazenovia, Tully, Westhill, and West Genesee high schools.
The team from West Genesee High School came in third overall with a total of 11 medals. Cazenovia came in first and Westhill came in second. The top three teams will advance to the state competition at SUNY Brockport to be held on February 7-8.
Click here to read the full article that lists the students and their respective medals.
Camillus Optimist Speech Contestants Imagine a World without Boundaries
On January 29, seven students gave speeches around the theme, “Just Imagine a World without Boundaries” to members of the Camillus Optimist Club. The Optimists chose Christina Van Allen and Hannah Craybas from the high school in the top two spots.
The next level of the 2020 Oratorical Contest that will be held in April in New Hartford, NY.
Click here to read the full article that lists the other participants.
Spring Sports Registration Starts Soon!
The Athletics Department offers the convenience of online registration for athletic sports sign up and clearance through Family ID.
- JV/Varsity Spring Sports-Starts 3/16/20; Registration Opens 2/16/20
- Modified 7/8/9 Spring Sports-Starts 3/30/20; Registration Opens 3/1/20
- Unified Basketball starts 4/14/20; Registration starts 3/14/20
- All 7th & 8th grade students should register under the school they attend.
- All 9th-12th grade students should register under West Genesee High School.
For directions on how to sign up, please go to the Athletics webpage and click on Athletics Registration. Everything will be completed online. Click here for more information.
Kindergarten Registration has Started
Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-2021 school year began on December 3, 2019 and will go until March 31, 2020 at the Central Registrar Office located at 300 Sanderson Drive, Camillus, NY 13031.
For information about registering your child, go to the Registration Section of the website.
Prior to coming in to register, you will need to make an appointment by clicking the appropriate link on the Registration web page or by calling the Central Registrar at (315) 487-4683.
When registering, parents should bring:
- proof of residency (ie. mortgage or property statement or signed lease agreement)
- proof of immunizations
- proof of age
A physical examination is also required and a dental certificate is requested for entry into kindergarten.
These examinations should be done up to one year prior to the first day of school. Children who enter kindergarten this fall must be five years of age on or before December 1, 2020.
For more information visit our website or email the Central Registrar at centralregistrar@westgenesee.org. To access the most updated health requirements as of June 26, 2019, click here.
Job Openings for Substitutes
The West Genesee School District is looking for Substitute Bus Drivers, Substitute Bus Attendants, and Substitute School Nurses (both RN's and LPN's). Please refer to westgenesee.org for non-instructional applications and mail to:
Mr. David Cirillo, Director of Staff Relations, West Genesee Central School District, 300 Sanderson Drive, Camillus, NY 13031
Upcoming Events
- February 5, 2020 Board of Education Meeting - High School Library - 7:00 p.m.
- February 10-11, 2020 Strategic Planning Meeting
- February 17-21, 2020 No School - Winter Recess