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After a busy first day of PSSA testing, Evans Elementary School students were surprised with an America’s Got Talent parody starring their teachers!
It was a fun way to unwind and share some laughs. The students LOVED interacting with the show and seeing their teachers show off their silly sides.
Today, we celebrate the dedicated men and women who make sure our students arrive safely to and from school every day. Rain or shine, our bus drivers are the first smiles in the morning and the last waves in the afternoon, and we are so grateful for their commitment, care, and professionalism.
A special shoutout goes to Latoya, who is starting her very first day as a bus driver today! 🎉👏 What a perfect day to start this journey. Welcome aboard, Latoya. We’re happy to have you, and we know you’ll make a lasting impact on our students and community.
Thank you for being such an essential part of the William Penn School District family. We appreciate all of you more than words can express!
#ThankYouBusDrivers #WPSDStrong #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay
Career Night at Penn Wood High School
Thank you to all the incredible alumni, parents, community members, and friends who joined us for Career Night at Penn Wood High School on April 10th! We truly appreciate everyone who took the time to share their career experiences and advice with our students. Your insight and support mean so much and help guide our students as they think about their futures. Special thanks to school counselor Mr. Garbe for organizing such an outstanding event! #pennwoodproud
East Lansdowne Elementary School hosted a PSSA Pep Rally on Friday, April 11th. The event emphasized the significance of adequate rest and nutritious breakfasts for PSSA preparation. Student accomplishments were acknowledged, and there was an opportunity for students and teachers to show off their dance moves together.
A highlight of the rally was the surprise appearance of the 5 Star Twins, who delivered an encouraging message about the upcoming exams and provided a memorable performance. Thank you to the 5 Star Twins for providing such a special moment for our students.
Just a reminder, students will begin the PSSA exams on Tuesday, April 22.
Penn Wood Middle School students participated in a PSSA Pep Rally on Friday, April 11th. The event aimed to encourage students as they prepared for the upcoming Pennsylvania System of School Assessment tests.
Activities included PSSA-themed trivia and games. One such game, a math match activity, involved students working in teams to pair mathematical equations with their corresponding formulas. The rally also featured a student vs. student tug-of-war, a staff vs. staff tug-of-war, and a student-versus-staff dodgeball game.
Just a reminder, students will begin the PSSA exams on Tuesday, April 22.
Evans Elementary School students and staff demonstrated their superhero spirit on Thursday, April 10, as part of their Autism Awareness Spirit Week.
They sported gear and capes featuring various beloved characters, including Wonder Woman, Black Panther, Spiderman, and others. It was a day of fun for a good cause. #autismsupport #autismawareness
Congratulations to the Flag Football team on their 31-0 victory against Lower Merion on senior night! The Patriots celebrated their seniors in front of friends, family, and the WPSD community with their first-ever game under the lights at the Rap Curry Athletic Complex Kerr Field.
Congratulations to the flag football seniors:
#1 Anyla Johnson
#3 Amira Thomas
#4 Jaelyn Stidham
#5 Sarai Moore
#8 Janae’ Jackson-Cofield
#9 Taylor Morris
#10 Samiah Knight
#13 Janet Smith
#14 Sydney Brown
#18 Augusta Zayzay
#21 Kadiatu Makaya
#24 Angela Augustus
Newly inducted members of the National Art Honors Society lighting the ceremonial "Candleabra"
🎨 Congratulations to Our Newest National Art Honor Society Members! 🎉
Penn Wood High School proudly celebrated the induction of our newest National Art Honor Society (NAHS) members during a special ceremony held on Thursday, April 10th at the Green Ave Campus.
These talented students from grades 9 through 12 were recognized for their outstanding artistic achievements and commitment to the visual arts:
9th Grade
Sadie Hughes
Fanta Kamara
11th Grade
Gabriel Beckett
Caleb Brasby
Bintu Conteh
Evangelia Eliades
Aniyah Lee
Jemima Louis
Anne Marie Makya
Jade Murray-McKenney
12th Grade
Jade Houston
Paige Kelly
Artur Louis
Sasha Miller
Savannah Samuel
We are so proud of these students and their dedication to creativity and artistic excellence. 🎨✨ Thank you to Alice Grunt, Jason Sorvari and to everyone who joined us to celebrate their accomplishments!
#WPSDArts #PennWoodProud #NAHSInduction2025
This week, we celebrate National Assistant Principals Week by thanking our incredible assistant principals who work tirelessly to create positive and supportive learning environments. Their dedication makes a real difference in our students` lives and our schools` success.
Ardmore Avenue ES - Nicole Dinkins
Penn Wood MS - Dr. Carolyn Faulkner-Beitzel, Diane Bridges, Dr. Ryan McShay
Ninth Grade Academy - Randolph Carpenter
Penn Wood HS-GAC - Elizabeth Brown, James Corkery, and Dr. Patricia Pardini
We celebrate you this week! @NASSP #APWeek25 #WPSDProud
On April 1st, 35 talented students from our 9th–12th grade choir program took part in the PMEA District Choral Music Performance Assessment at Immaculata University. Representing Penn Wood with pride, our students impressed not only with their musicality but also with their professionalism, earning compliments from event staff and attendees alike for their respectful and engaged presence throughout the day.
Our choir received strong ratings of Proficient and Advanced from the adjudication panel. In addition to performing, students had the valuable opportunity to watch five other local high schools perform and received a 15-minute clinic with Dr. Justin Cates of Temple University—an inspiring experience for all!
This marks Penn Wood’s first choir appearance at this event in over two decades, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students` accomplishments! Choir director Mr. Patrick Hein shared, “We are so happy with how they performed and are excited for future opportunities to get out and perform outside of our school. Stay tuned for future performance dates!”
#WPSDmusic #pennwoodproud