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The William Penn School District invites our families, friends, and community members to attend the PWHS Band Winter Concert on Thursday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m., at the PWHS-GAC.
Our talented student musicians have been working hard to prepare a memorable evening of music, and they are excited to share their performance with you. Your support means so much to them, and it helps make these events truly special.
We hope to see you there!
👋Hey, Ms. Cushenbery`s class at Smithfield Elementary School in North Richland Hills, Texas! Ms. Artmont`s third-grade class at Park Lane Elementary School in Darby, PA, has received your holiday cards! Please tell your students hello and thanks. We even have one of our students read Brady`s card aloud.
Ms. Artmont shares, “Our class has been excited to participate in the ❄️Snowflake Exchange this year! We have been sending cards to students all around the country, spreading holiday cheer and connecting with new friends. It’s a fun way to share kindness and celebrate the season together!”
So far, her students have been thrilled to hear from schools in North Carolina, Texas, California, New York, and Florida. It’s been a joyful way to make the season a little brighter - one card at a time. 📬
@birdvilleisd
The Penn Wood High School Choir delivered a beautiful winter concert on December 4. Under the direction of Mr. Hein, the ensemble performed for friends, families, and members of the community who came out to show their support.
The evening highlighted the students’ hard work and preparation leading up to the performance. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating our talented student musicians.
#WPSDProud #WPSDShines
Congratulations to the winners of the Employee of the Quarter award for the first quarter of the 2025–2026 school year. Each recipient received an engraved plaque, a $50 Amazon gift card, flowers, and a balloon, delivered by Superintendent Dr. Eric Becoats.
🎉 Sonji Morrison – Administration Building
🎉 Michael MacArthur – Administration Building
🎉 Piedad Panora – Walnut Street Elementary
🎉 Brittany Lawrence – Park Lane Elementary
🎉 Khalilah Salaam – East Lansdowne Elementary
🎉 Janita Ortega-Perez – Penn Wood Middle School
Thank you to each of our Q1 recipients for your work supporting our students, schools, and community.
#WPSDProud #WPSDShines
Fifth-grade students at Walnut Street Elementary School shared their ballroom dance skills on December 4 by performing the Merengue, Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, Rumba, and Waltz for families and staff. Their presentation reflected the work they have put into learning each style throughout the year.
Families also joined the students on the floor for the Macarena, adding a fun community moment to the event.
Thank you to our students for their dedication throughout the program. A special thank you to A special thank you to Ms. Simiriglio, Ms. Miller, Ms. Bates, and Ms. McCarthy for supporting the program, and to Musicopia Dance for teaching our students these dances.
#WPSDShines #WPSDProud #BallroomDancing
November’s Portrait of a Graduate attribute was Optimistic Visionary, and our students are showing us what it means to look ahead with hope and creativity. Some students were selected by their principal as those who best represent the featured attribute, and they received a certificate celebrating their accomplishment.
Across the district, students are imagining bright futures, exploring new ideas, and approaching challenges with a positive mindset. We are inspired by the many ways they dream big, think boldly, and uplift those around them. The Portrait of a Graduate is a journey from K-12, and every moment of curiosity and optimism helps shape who they become.
#WPSDShines #WPSDProud #OptimisticVisionary #PortraitofaGraduate
📈 Exciting News from Penn Wood Ninth Grade Academy! 🎉
Based on 2024–2025 PVAAS results, Penn Wood Ninth Grade Academy made incredible growth, nearly doubling its building-level score!
Even more impressive, students moved from Well Below to Well Above the state growth standard in Algebra, demonstrating that targeted interventions, instructional strategies, and increased instructional time are making a real difference.
👏 Congratulations to the students and staff for their dedication and hard work!
#WPSDGoodNews #WPSDShines #WPSDProud
Staff at Penn Wood High School joined in the Spirit Week fun on December 4 by dressing like students for the day.
The halls were filled with laughs, creativity, and plenty of school pride. After dismissal, students even gave the staff a lesson on how the dances really go!
#PennWoodProud #SpiritWeek
The newest episode of What Do You Say? With Dr. Eric J. is out today!
Tune in to hear Dr. Becoats speak with Speaker of the House @repmcclinton as they discuss her journey into public service, her reflections on this year’s state budget process, and her empowering advice for young people about making their voices heard.
🎤 whatdoyousay.podbean.com
Don`t miss it!
@joanna_mcclinton #WPSDCommunity #WPSDProud
Penn Wood High School students got a behind-the-scenes look at criminal justice when Lansdowne Police Chief Rutherford visited Mr. Sermon’s Forensics class.
He talked about his journey from U.S. Marine to car salesman to police officer and broke down how real forensics compares to what we see on TV. Students asked great questions about investigative work, the mindset required for undercover roles, and what goes through an officer`s mind when making an arrest.
Thank you, Chief Rutherford, for sharing your experience and inspiring our students!
#PennWoodProud #WPSDShines #CommunityPartners
The next episode of What Do You Say? With Dr. Eric J. comes out this Wednesday, December 3rd!
Dr. Becoats was thrilled to welcome Speaker of the House @repmcclinton for a powerful and inspiring conversation. She shared about how her path to Harrisburg unfolded, what drives her leadership, the challenges of this year’s state budget process, and the one thing she believes young people can do right now to make a real difference.
Be sure to tune in - wherever you get your podcasts!
🎤 https://whatdoyousay.podbean.com/
🎤 https://podcasts.apple.com/.../what-do-you.../id1839918158
🎤 https://www.iheart.com/.../1323-what-do-you-say-with-dr.../
@joanna_mcclinton
Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving! Check out our video where students and staff share what they are thankful for this holiday season. Full video at link in bio. https://youtu.be/eQMOUHZBWWw
