Wildcat Selected for inaugural NYS Marching Band
Started in 2026, the New York State Marching Band (NYMB) exists to unite outstanding student musicians from across our state in a safe, inclusive, high‑quality, and FUN marching band experience that celebrates excellence, teamwork, and pride in representing our state.
Wildcat color guard member Gabrielle Mac (pictured above) was selected to be a part of this inaugural band that performed at the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame “Parade of legends” on July 25, 2026.
Register now for Adult Education Classes!!
Visit
https://westgeneseecsdny.sites.thrillshare.com/page/adult-education now for complete course descriptions and to register online.
Don't wait to register, class space is limited.
You will receive the Adult Education brochure in the September edition of The Communicator in your mailboxes the week of September 14.....but don't wait, register today!
Check out the return of your favorites as well as a few new and exciting classes!
Wildcat Marching Band Bottle Drive is TODAY!
The West Genesee Wildcat Band Bottle Drive is TODAY beginning at 12:00 p.m.
How you can help:
Leave your bottles out for our volunteers to be collected. Please leave them by your garage door or front door, not by the road. This will guard against theft and protect the safety of our students and volunteers; and/or
Drop off your bottles in the high school parking lot (bus garage side) between 12:00- 4:00 p.m. Wildcat Marching Band volunteers will be ready to unload your car.
Thank you again for your help in supporting the Wildcat Marching Band!
Official Opening of the New Turf Stadium
On Tuesday, September 8, 2026 the District celebrated the official opening of the new Track/Turf Field Stadium with a ribbon cutting ceremony! This new stadium replaces the grass stadium that was previously in that area.
Our soccer teams have already enjoyed competing on the new field and our track and field athletes and other teams are looking forward to using it as well!
Happy Rosh Hashanah! The Jewish New Year for 2026 begins at sunset tonight Friday, September 11, and concludes at dusk on Sunday, September 13. Shanah Tovah!
Every 9/11 we remember the people who died and the bravery of the people who risked their lives to save others. On this 25th anniversary we remember how we, as a nation, pulled together during that difficult time. #neverforget #remembering911
Welcome back to school! 💙💛🐾
We are looking forward to the first day of school tomorrow!
Let’s keep our children safe!
Watch for buses starting this week in ALL area communities! When you see flashing lights, please STOP for buses in both directions. Watch your speed in school zones too! And plan on a little more time to get where you need to go in case you encounter a bus on its route. Help us get the word out!
Happy Labor Day from West Genesee CSD! #laborday2026
The Weekend Before School Starts Checklist:
☑️ Pick out an awesome first-day outfit. Because you’ve got to start the year looking like you mean business.😎
☑️ Get your backpack ready. Pack your supplies and figure out where that water bottle has been hiding since June. 🎒
☑️ Get LOTS of rest. Summer bedtime is officially on borrowed time. 😴
☑️ Remember: The Wildcats are cheering you on!🐾
A new school year means new friends, new adventures, new goals and plenty of opportunities to make some lifelong memories.
Go Wildcats! 🐾💙💛
Check out our Calendar/Info Guide on our website for information about the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, September 8!
Calendars for 2026-2027 are Now Available Online
The online District 2026-2027 Events Calendar is now available from the website homepages or by clicking here. 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 2026-2027 Events Calendar/Information Guide will come home (one per family) the first week of school!It is also available online by clicking here.
Great job to our wonderful students who entertained all of the WGCSD Staff today at our opening presentation! The Chorale, Cheerleaders, and Drumline were awesome!
Summer Reading Lists
- 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.
Free Meals Information
The West Genesee School District continues to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under Child Nutrition Programs. Under CEP, all students that attend West Genesee CSD buildings receive breakfast and lunch at no charge for the 2026-2027 school year.
However, for the District to receive further state and federal funding, we need eligible families to complete a household income eligibility form. If you receive SNAP benefits, you do not need to complete the application. Refer to the chart to see if your income may qualify you for additional benefits. If your income falls below the threshold and you do not receive SNAP benefits, please complete the form. https://www.cn.nysed.gov/sites/cn/files/incomeeligibilitygdlns.pdf
If your children qualify, students may also receive additional benefits such as college application fee waivers, SAT and other testing fee waivers, and/or Summer EBT.
All students receive free meals regardless of whether you complete an income eligibility form.
What does this mean for your child(ren)?
All students enrolled at West Genesee CSD are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to your household each day of the 2026-2027 school year. A full meal must include a serving of a fruit or vegetable for breakfast and lunch. If a fruit or vegetable is not taken, the student will be charged a la carte for their meal. Milk is included as part of the free meal. Milk is also available for purchase.
If you have any further questions, please contact us at ecullen@westgenesee.org.
Wildcat Marching Band Bottle Drive Reminder
The West Genesee Wildcat Band Bottle Drive is Sunday, September 13, 2026 beginning at 12:00 p.m. How you can help:
Leave your bottles out for our volunteers to be collected.
Please leave them by your garage door or front door, not by the road. This will guard against theft and protect the safety of our students and volunteers; and/or
Drop off your bottles in the high school parking lot (bus garage side) between 12:00- 4:00 p.m. Wildcat Marching Band volunteers will be ready to unload your car.
Thank you again for your help in supporting the Wildcat Marching Band!
Congratulations to our wildcat winners at the All-CNY sports award show this evening:
Sophia Lawrence-Player of the Year, Girls Lacrosse
Logan DeWaters-Player of the Year, Boys Lacrosse
Colin Crinnin-Player of the Year Baseball and
Kevin Krause-Boys Coach of the Year!
Also, congratulations to all of our other wildcat nominees, for Player of the Year, Team of the Year, and overall Athletic program of the year!
Tough loss today for the Boys Lacrosse team to Massapequa in the NYS finals after an awesome season! So proud of this team! #WildcatPride 💙💛🐾🥍
Congratulations to Amelia Jennings who placed 6th in the shot put in the NYS Class A Championship! #wildcatpride🐾 💙💛
Congratulations to the West Genny Boys Baseball team for their 4-0 win today over Cornwall in the Class AA Championship!!!💙💛🐾⚾️#WildcatPride
