Notes from the WGHS Principals

This page provides thoughts and commentary from the West Genesee High School Principals in the West Genesee Central School District.

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers,

Just like that, it is almost the end of February. Time is certainly flying, and we are ready for the weather to start warming up. Winter sports are headed into post-season games/meets and we have had MANY athletes to celebrate over the last few weeks as they have excelled in their sports. Good luck to all those competing next week. We have no doubt the Wildcat Nation will be out in full force!

There is always much to celebrate at WGHS. See below to learn about some of the ways our students are excelling and giving back to our community. We are wishing all of you a wonderfully relaxing and well deserved vacation week!

Sincerely,

The WGHS Administrative Team

The top ten students of the West Genesee High School Class of 2022 were announced on February 14, 2022.

The Valedictorian is Abigail Fassinger and the Salutatorian is Kathleen Glass.

The remaining top ten are listed below in alphabetical order: Julia Biggs, Margaret Clancy, Brenna Dickey, Graye Mehl, Kerrigan Nish, Zoe Orr, Joshua Varkey, and Heidi Walsh.

Congratulations to all!

Click here to read the article from the website.

During the pandemic, WGHS juniors, Ella Kemp and Sophia Patriarco started a card business called "Shine Bright Cards." Their goal was to create homemade cards and distribute them to local nursing homes in an effort to raise the spirits of the isolated seniors. They just delivered 250 Valentine’s Day cards to the residents of St. Camillus and were recognized on their Facebook page!

Next, they are planning to make 500 holiday cards for the residents of Loretto Nursing Home Facility. We are incredibly proud of these two amazing wildcats!

A heartfelt thank you to all of our students who planned and participated in another successful blood drive! Our 11th and 12th graders, as well as many staff, rolled up their sleeves this Valentine’s Day and helped the American Red Cross. Every pint of blood donated saves three lives.

We had 34 donations which means 102 lives saved! Thank you to all who participated! Much thanks goes out to WGHS National Honor Society members and chapter mentor Suzanne Ostrander for organizing this important event.

This week the West Genesee Scientia chapter of the National Honor Society sent invitations to all eligible juniors and seniors. Since 1921, the National Honor Society recognizes students who have demonstrated character, service, scholarship, and leadership within our school and community. Eligible students have until March 11 to complete the application process.

This week the Camillus Optimist Club hosted its annual Oratorical Contest. This year’s topic was “Staying Optimistic in Challenging Times”. Congratulations to this year’s participants Sienna Baron, Janaya Jones, James Manard, Elena Pacheco, Lia Rice, and Alyssa Winters. Thank you for representing WGHS so honorably. The Optimists chose Elena Pacheco to move on to the district competition in April.

Click here to read about this from the website.

The 13th Annual Culture Fair will be held at West Genesee High School on Saturday, March 5 from 12:00-3:00 p.m in the upper gymnasium.

As we prepare for the event, we are looking for community members/families interested in having a table to share aspects of their culture through performances, artifacts, food, art, and/or language! Please call the WGHS Main Office at 315-487-4601 if you are interested in participating!

Join us as we celebrate our community’s diversity at this fun event featuring dance performances, live music, cultural demonstrations, food samples, artwork, T-shirts, kids crafts, and more!

If your child has been COVID +, they will need to be cleared by their physician with the linked form. Please return to the high school health office for approval. You may disregard it if you have previously submitted a form.

February 21-25, 2022 Winter Recess-No School

March 5, 2022 Culture Fair - 12:00 p.m-3:00 p.m.