We are celebrating our principals in October for #NationalPrincipalsMonth! WGCSD Principals, thank you for all the amazing work you do for our students and staff!! #WildcatPride #thankaprincipalmonth #thankaprincipaltoday #ThankAPrincipal

School Bus Safety Drills are so important! So glad our wonderful transportation staff teaches safety to our students!!

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

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.


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.

*Mark your Calendar: The Annual District Budget Vote and BOE Election is on May 19, 2026
*Note: This vote is not a Capital Improvement Project Vote.
Click here for Budget Information: https://www.westgenesee.org/page/budget-information
*Note: This vote is not a Capital Improvement Project Vote.
Click here for Budget Information: https://www.westgenesee.org/page/budget-information

CMS Students Celebrate World Language Week
National World Language Week was a huge success at Camillus Middle School. The students celebrated with announcements in many different languages that are spoken in the Camillus Community along with trivia.
Our students (pictured and listed above) spoke to us in Ukrainian, two different dialects of Arabic, Tamil, and Russian. These students represented the countries of Ukraine, Yemen, Egypt, Jordan, India, and Moldova.
Are you as smart as a Middle School student? Here are the trivia questions they had to answer:
On what continents is the country of Moldova?
What country’s flag represents blue skies over fields of grain?
What is the lowest point on Earth and in what country is it located?
What is the name of the highest mountain range in the world that stretches across five countries including India?
What is the name of the canal in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Indian Ocean through the Red Sea?

The top 5 CMS Math League participants did a fantastic job this season. Congrats to Ethan Furze & Rachael Sellars, who tied for 3rd place among 7th graders out of 36 students! As a team, CMS placed 10th out of 22 teams.
Thank you to coach Duschen for her dedication!




Mark your calendars for the upcoming Wildcat Community Preview performance of the Indoor Percussion Ensemble and Winterguard Teams on Friday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. in the WGHS Upper Gym!

In honor of National School Counseling Week, the West Genesee Central School District proudly recognizes our dedicated team of school counselors for their unwavering commitment to student success.

Reminder: No school from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026 for the Holiday Recess!

Mark your Calendars: Capital Project Referendum Vote will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the West Genesee High School Auditorium Lobby from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Click here for more info: https://www.westgenesee.org/o/wgcsd/page/capitalproject25

Reminder: There is no school at West Genesee CSD from November 26-28. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Reminder: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25 is an Early Release Days for students in UPK-12th Grade.
Please check your school e-Newsletters for specific bus/pick-up/walker times.Note: UPK at Stonehedge will dismiss at Noon.

Reminders for next week:
November 10, 2025: No School for Students-Superintendent’s Conference Day
November 11, 2025: No School-Veterans Day


For all who observe, may this Diwali fill our lives with health, happiness, peace, new hopes for the future, and dreams for tomorrow! Happy and prosperous Diwali! #festivaloflights

Did you know? NYSSBA (New York State School Boards Association) recognizes October 13-17 as School Board Recognition Week.
WGCSD is so appreciative for all that our BOE members do for our District! Thank you! 💙💛🐾

