Check out this Mental Health Awareness Month Daily Spotlight on Community and Hotline Resources…today’s resource is from Shannon Perkins, WGHS Social Worker. #mentalhealthmatters💙💛 #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare @namicommunicate
Check out this Mental Health Awareness Month Daily Spotlight on Community and Hotline Resources…today’s resource is from James Petrella, WGHS Counselor. #mentalhealthmatters💙💛 #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare @namicommunicate
Check out this Mental Health Awareness Month Daily Spotlight on Community and Hotline Resources…today’s resource is from Annette Pickup, WGHS Counselor. #mentalhealthmatters💙💛 #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare @namicommunicate
Congratulations to the WGHS artists who received 3rd place at Feats of Clay 2025! Also to Shay Burlingame and Paxton Ollis who won awards for their artwork in the Feats of Clay student exhibition.
Check out this Mental Health Awareness Month Daily Spotlight on Community and Hotline Resources…today’s resource is from Maura Secor, WGHS Counselor. #mentalhealthmatters💙💛 #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare @morgansmessage @namicommunicate
Check out this Mental Health Awareness Month Daily Spotlight on Community and Hotline Resources…today’s resource is from Lauren Navarra, WGHS Counselor. #mentalhealthmatters💙💛 #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare @morgansmessage @namicommunicate
Chalk the Walk at WGHS to Celebrate Earth Week ECOS students from the high school celebrated Earth Week this year with their annual, "Chalk the Walk." This event occurs every year to celebrate Earth Week and educate students and staff.
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
