Reminder: No School this Monday, October 13, for Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
Happening at West Genesee on October 8:
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
Happening at West Genesee September 25-27:
Reminder: Early Release Day this THURSDAY, September 25
Reminder that this Thursday, September 25, 2025 is an Early Release Day for students for a Superintendent's Conference Day. Dismissal times are as follows: - WGHS: 9:55 a.m. - WGIS: 10:10 a.m. - CMS: 10:15 a.m. - All Elementary: 11:15 a.m. (please check your school e-Newsletters for specific bus/pick-up/walker times) Note: UPK at Stonehedge will dismiss at noon.
Happening at West Genesee on September 22-24:
The West Genesee Fine Arts Department is piloting a Fine Arts Spirit Wear Sale which is open to all students, families, and staff K-12.
The store is live now at https://wgfinearts.itemorder.com/shop/home and will be open through October 6. Orders will arrive 4-5 weeks after the store closes; so they will definitely be here in time for the holidays!
Here is information about the sale and some examples of what is available, just in case you're interested!
Happening at West Genesee on September 17-18:
Check out these images and mark your calendars for upcoming back-to-school/orientation events!
Registering New Students:
For information about registering your student, go to the Registration Section of the website by clicking here. If you are not sure which school your child should attend, contact the Central Registration at 315-487-4683.
Food Support Information
Many students enjoy breakfast and lunch at school on a regular basis. It is understandable when families find it challenging to provide those meals during school vacations. Please note the following free lunch and food pantry information.
Food pantries partner with the Food Bank of CNY to provide low cost, nutritious food to those in need. The following is a list of food pantries and services available in our community to assist families. To find your appropriate food pantry location and to sign up, contact the Interreligious Food Consortium (IRC) weekdays at 315-474-8855 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Their website is: http://www.ifccny.org/.
More Info: https://westgeneseecsdny.sites.thrillshare.com/article/2252900
Reminder: Early dismissal times for today and tomorrow for all elementary schools, WGIS, and CMS.
Reminder: No school tomorrow, Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a celebration day marking the end of slavery. It was officially designated as a Federal holiday in 2021.
Check out this Mental Health Awareness Month Daily Spotlight on Community and Hotline Resources…today’s resource is from Rebecca Wood, CMS/WGIS Psychologist. #mentalhealthmatters💙💛 #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare @namicommunicate
REMINDER: The Annual District Budget Vote and BOE Election is TOMORROW May 20, 2025 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the West Genesee High School Auditorium Lobby.
More info at: https://www.westgenesee.org/page/budget-information
Check out this Mental Health Awareness Month Daily Spotlight on Community and Hotline Resources…today’s resource is from Erin Paris, WGIS Counselor. #mentalhealthmatters💙💛 #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare @namicommunicate
Check out this Mental Health Awareness Month Daily Spotlight on Community and Hotline Resources…today’s resource is from Sarah Riley, WGIS Counselor. #mentalhealthmatters💙💛 #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare @morgansmessage @namicommunicate
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.
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.
National Assistant Principals Week, April 7–11, 2025, celebrates the unsung heroes in our education system! Thank you for all you do!
