West Genesee High School

Change in Calendar (Weather Related) Supt. Bills announced at the last Board of Education meeting that due to the unused emergency closing days and as per contractual agreement, a “give back" day will be Friday, May 23, 2025. There will be no school on this day.

Mathematics Students at the High School Learn about Real-World Applications West Genesee High School mathematics teacher Heather Liggett invited guest speakers to come talk to her math class about real-life applications of the topics they have been studying. On Thursday, April 24, 2025 meteorologist Kate Thornton, from NewChannel 9, came in to talk to the Math in Industry in Government class about how she uses data and statistics in her daily forecasting. She also talked to the juniors and seniors about advocating for themselves in their future careers.

Congratulations to WGHS/OCM BOCES student Dave Fisher for his 2nd place finish in Collision Damage Appraisal at the 2025 SkillsUSA New York State competition held April 23–25, 2025.

Summer Music Camp Registration is Open: The registration form for the 2025 Summer Music Camps can be found by by clicking here https://wgfinearts2025.aidaform.com/wg-fine-arts-summer-camps-registration-2025. Below is a list of the different programs being offered. Choral Camp Junior Musical Theater Camp Senior Musical Theater Camp Concert Band Camp Jazz Band Camp String Camp Jump Start Strings Color Guard Camps More info on website by clicking here: https://www.westgenesee.org/o/wgfa/page/summer-programs

Thank you Congressman John Mannion for visiting students at WGHS today! So interesting to learn about how Congress functions and about the day to day responsibilities of a US Congressman! @JohnMannionNY22

West Genesee Principal Inducted into the NYSPC Hall of Fame On March 30, 2025 West Genesee Intermediate School principal Dan MacCollum was inducted into the NYS Percussion Circuit (NYSPC) Hall of Fame. Congratulations! It is the intent of this award by the NYSPC, the NYSPC Hall Of Fame Standing Committee, and the NYSPC Membership to recognize and honor appropriate individuals for their lifetime of dedication to pageantry arts, and the NYSPC. MacCollum spent 22 years with the New York State Percussion Circuit. His involvement encompasses roles as a performer, ensemble director, writer/arranger, and dedicated board member. Also, before he came to West Genesee as an administrator, he worked with the Wildcat Marching band from 2008-2012.

Meet our School Patrol Officers: This Week...Officer Gilchriest We would like to welcome Officer Peter Gilchriest on a full-time basis to West Genesee High School. Officer Gilchriest received a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security from SUNY Canton. He also served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps Infantry with 1st Battalion Sixth Marines and 3rd Battalion 8th Marines at Camp Lejeune, NC. In 2017 he began his career with the Town of Manlius Police Department before transferring to the Camillus Police Department in 2022. Officer Gilchriest is a Crisis/ Hostage Negotiator, Honor Guard member, Bike Patrol Officer, Evidence Technician and Drone Pilot for the department. Officer Gilchriest lives in Cicero with his fiance Amanda and daughters Adelyn and Amelia.

Students are Inducted into the National Technical Honor Society On April 8, 2025 OCM BOCES inducted fifteen West Genesee students into the National Technical Honor Society. Inductees represent the “best of the best” of students enrolled in career and technical education programs. Students who qualify must have an 85 average or higher, 12 or fewer absences from their program for the year, and a teacher endorsement. Students must also demonstrate respect, honesty, skill, responsibility, leadership, service and citizenship. Congratulations to the following students: Justyna Apps, Early Childhood Education Christopher Bakowski, Construction Technology Tucker Bealer, Welding Technology Ty Buza, Automotive Technology Miracle Campbell, Cosmetology Mason Doran, New Vision Criminal Justice David Fisher, Jr., Automotive Collision Charliene Graham, Cosmetology Emma Holmes, Cosmetology Braedon Keller, Automotive Collision Collin MacDonald, New Vision Criminal Justice Joseph Mazzoni, Automotive Technology Chelsea Orr, Early Childhood Education Christopher Watkins, Welding Technology Isabelle Wissel, Early Childhood Education

National Assistant Principals Week, April 7–11, 2025, celebrates the unsung heroes in our education system! Thank you for all you do!

Congratulations to our JV & V Winter Guards as they compete in the Mid-York Color Guard Circuit Championships at NS- fabulous performance & the culmination of a great season for each! Well done, Wildcats! 💙💛🐾

WGHS Scholars Meets Angie Thomas! Last week, WGHS had the distinct honor of welcoming acclaimed author Angie Thomas for a virtual session that left everyone inspired. Angie shared her journey, wisdom, and the power of using one’s voice, reminding us of her own words: "What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?" Her heartfelt message resonated deeply with both students and staff, serving as a powerful call to action to speak up, create change, and embrace one's individuality. Thank you, Angie, for sharing your gifts and talents with our community, it was truly an inspiring and motivational experience for us all!

Congratulations to our very own Sam Gervaise for being honored by the Mid York Colorguard Circuit!! This weekend, he will be inducted into their Hall Of Fame for all of his great work and accomplishments!! Congratulations Sam!! 🎉🎉

Musicians are Selected for All-County Jazz Ensembles Nine musicians from West Genesee High School and Camillus Middle School have been selected to perform in the Senior High/Junior High All-County Jazz Festival being held at Christian Brothers Academy on March 28-29, 2025. They are listed below along with the instrument that they play. Junior High All-County Jazz: Alexander Carkey-Tenor Saxophone Parley Millar-Trumpet Evelyn Dimmel-Trumpet Senior High All-County Jazz: Benjamin Korzeniewski-Baritone Saxophone Max Nolan-Trumpet Harrison Card-Trumpet Ethan Gage-Trumpet Oliver Rufa-Drum Set Will Rufa-Vibraphone

Come support the WG ice hockey team as they compete for the NYS Championship tomorrow in Buffalo at 2:00 pm. Let’s pack the rink in Blue and Gold!! 💙💛🐾🏒🥅

Good luck to the WG hockey team as they play in the NYS Semi-Final vs Pittsford at 2:00 pm today in Buffalo!

You are invited to the 2025 West Genesee Wildcat Drumline, Cadet & Varsity Winterguard Community Performance Night on Friday, March 21 at 7:30 pm in the WGHS Upper Gym. (No charge for admission; donations accepted.)

Congratulations to the WG boys Basketball team as they win the Section 3 Championship 54-38 over Nottingham! 💙💛🐾🏀

Update: Congratulations to Mike Gomes for placing 4th at the NY State Championships today in the 1000m run with a time of 2:30.32 Good luck to our WG indoor track athletes competing at the NYS championships today! Mikey Gomes will run the 1000m run. Logan Scott, Dylan Frost, Will Fettig and Rhison Williams compete in the 4x200m relay! 💙💛🐾

Update: WG hockey wins the NYS Regional vs OP 6-4 and is now headed to the NYS Frozen Four next weekend in Buffalo! Good luck today to the Wildcat Boys Hockey team as they travel to Buffalo to play Section VI Champion Orchard Park at noon! 💙💛🐾🐾🏒🥅 The game will be streamed on the NFHS Network: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/nysphsaa/gamdcb088cf31

Honoring a Sports Boosters Legend Congratulations to Beth Stewart who was honored as the Citizen of the Year by the Camillus Chamber of Commerce for all the time she volunteers for the West Genesee Booster Club. She has been a die-hard Wildcat her whole life. She went to West Genesee, raised her four children in the District and enjoys watching her grandchildren wear blue and gold. She also worked in the District for 35 years as a Teaching Assistant. When the topic of the West Genesee Sports Boosters comes up, it is not uncommon to hear her name because she has been a part of this integral sports club for a very long time. More recently as the leader of the boosters in later years. Her daughter shared, "She has been a Booster Club member nonstop since my siblings went to the high school in the late 80s and early 90s. She never misses a game or meeting. She lives and breathes West Genesee."