Wilson School District

Let’s come together to celebrate inclusion, kindness, and understanding on World Autism Awareness Day! Today we honor the unique strengths, perspectives, and talents of individuals with autism who make our community brighter every day. A big thank you to our dedicated educators and staff who support and uplift these incredible students year-round! #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #WilsonSD

8th grade English students at West took their learning outside, combining writing and creativity in a fun, hands-on way. Each student selected an egg with a prompt to write a positive springtime message using a grammar skill from their recent unit and then brought their words to life with colorful sidewalk chalk.

A creative way to practice skills while spreading positivity around campus! #WilsonSD

For this week’s #ThrowbackThursday, we’re taking a look at Science Olympiad through the years! From 2005 to today, our students continue to experiment, innovate, and represent Wilson! #WilsonSD

A few weeks ago, Wilson High School Interact Club hosted the Eggstravaganza!

Hosted annually by our Interact Club, with support from the West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club, this Easter-themed event is designed especially for students with special needs from across Berks County. From hundreds of candy-filled eggs to prize baskets, treats, and fun activities, every detail is thoughtfully planned to create a welcoming and memorable experience for all.

A huge shoutout to Interact Club advisor Chris Daubert and our incredible student volunteers who plan, prep, and bring this event to life each year. Their care and dedication help make Eggstravaganza a safe, joyful space for students and their families. #WilsonSD

Mrs. Hess's 8th Grade Gifted students at Southern took to the "seas" in a STEM project that required them to build a boat and rowing mechanism out of cardboard and duct tape! Students were collaborative problem solvers as they worked through the Engineering Design Process. They researched and brainstormed possible solutions, made scale drawings and scale models of their design, tested their prototype, and made improvements before building their full-scale model. Once the models were built, teams raced their boats across the pool, and one team was crowned the first ever Southern Cardboard Boat Regatta Champion! After the race, students reflected on the success of their design and highlighted areas where their design could have been improved.

Special thanks to Wilson Aquatics for making this learning experience possible for the students! #WilsonSD

Join us on April 8, 2026, for the International Food & Culture Festival, where you can taste delicious dishes from countries all around the globe. Come hungry and experience a celebration of culture through food!

The event will be held from 5:30-8:00pm in the Lower House Cafeteria. Admission is free, you only pay for the food you eat! We can't wait to see you there! #WilsonSD

Wilson Theatre Company proudly presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella on our stage!

Join us April 16-18 for a celebration full of music, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Be among the very first to experience the magic of our new Performing Arts Center.

Get your tickets here: wilsontheatrecompany.ludus.com

For this weeks #ThrowbackThursday we're taking it back to 1984 with the Senior class officers! Decades apart, but the same commitment to leadership, school spirit, and making an impact! #WilsonSD

Last week, Wilson High School students took on the Pennsylvania Central East Regional Science Olympiad at Kutztown University!

Facing off against 33 teams across multiple counties, our students took on 23 challenging events in physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering—and finished 13th overall, placing 2nd among Berks County schools!

Congratulations to all that participated along with the following students:
Will Ferenchick & Nick Burke - Placed 5th for Engineering CAD
Eric Penciuc & Jakub Mochon - Placed 2nd for the Bungee Drop event, 4th for the Chemistry Lab event, and 5th for the Designer Genes event
Paul Espinelli, & Will Ferenchick - Placed 2nd for the Materials Science event

#WilsonSD

REMINDER!

School will be in session on Wednesday, April 1 due to a snow makeup day.

There will be NO school for students or staff on Thursday, April 2 - Monday, April 6.

Enjoy your break, Bulldogs! #WilsonSD

Thanks to Wilson Education Foundation sponsorship, all Wilson elementary schools now have TWO Calming Carts each! These carts provide self-regulation tools (not toys!) to help students manage their emotions, refocus, and successfully return to learning.

By empowering students to discover what works best for them, we’re supporting stronger emotional growth and classroom success! #WilsonSD

Join us for a Mental Health Series, "Understanding Loneliness in Children," to gain a deeper understanding of the causes, effects, and strategies for addressing loneliness in your child. Explore the impact of social isolation, technology, and transitions on their well-being. Learn practical techniques to foster connections, strengthen relationships, and create a supportive environment.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7wO0wDw_IfyVdgrcVqHsmBrWNN4KS2jDch2g7fQG9XUvvuw/viewform?pli=1

Two teams from Whitfield (coached by Mr. Derr and Mrs. Aviles) and one team from Cornwall Terrace (coached by Mrs. Fick and Mrs. Bowers) are taking on this year’s challenge!

2026 Challenge: Eco-Factory – Build a Sustainable Production Machine

Inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, students are designing and building innovative factory prototypes using K’Nex and/or Engino.

Their goal? Create a functioning machine that minimizes waste, maximizes efficiency, and demonstrates the use of sustainable or reusable materials.

Great work, Bulldogs!! #WilsonSD

Congratulations to Laura Crocona for being chosen as one of the West Reading-Wyomissing Rotary Club March Student of the Month!

Laura exemplifies what it means to be a role model, demonstrating leadership among peers, staying actively involved in school and community service, and maintaining strong academic performance.

Keep up the great work, Laura! #WilsonSD

We are so proud of The Hunger Fighters from the Wilson High School! Wilson students and YVC volunteers have made a true impact on our community through their participation in the 9th annual CANstructure Project hosted by Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading.

As part of the 2026 CANstructure competition, Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading has recognized the High School team with the following awards for this project:

The Hunger Fighters:
•Best Use of Can Labels
•Best Use of STEM Concepts
•Most Educational Video
•Best Original Design – Honorable Mention

Congratulations on a job well done and for being a channel of change in our community. #WilsonSD #BulldogProud

Last week, 23 students represented us at the Penn HOSA Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference—and they delivered an outstanding performance across a wide range of events!

As a group, they earned four individual and one team Top 10 finishes:
Amanda Weng (9th) – 7th place, Epidemiology
Bhavya Agrawal (11th) & Bianca Cristurean (11th) – 4th place, Health Education
Nghi (Amy) Tran (12th) – 9th place, Medical Law and Ethics
Alyssa Zhuang (12th) – 5th place, World Health and Disparities
JinLin Chen (12th), Andres Torres (12th), Kimberly Nieves (12th), Ethan You (11th) – 6th place, Mental Health Promotion

The HOSA Bowl team—Abby Leiboff, Chloe Mayo, Emelly Penuela, and Vivian Trang (all 10th grade)—also had an impressive showing, placing 4th in initial testing and advancing through multiple competition rounds.

Additional competitors included:
Jillian Hebhardt & Lauren Vitales (10th) – Health Career Display
EB Olaosebikan (11th) – Behavioral Health
Rohan Suri & Maya Lowell (10th) – Creative Problem Solving
Katelyn Lewis (12th) – Dental Terminology
Heidi Ding (12th) – Human Growth and Development
Paul Espineli (12th) – Medical Terminology
Brendon Pagolu & Calen McArdle (12th) – Public Service Announcement

We are incredibly proud of all of our students for their hard work, dedication, and professionalism throughout the competition!

For this week’s #ThrowbackThursday, we’re taking a look at Wilson JROTC through the years! Through every moment, our cadets continue to demonstrate discipline, leadership, and teamwork! #WilsonSD

Wilson High School students took first place at the Academic WorldQuest Competition on March 12 at Alvernia University!

After months of preparation, the team competed against schools across Berks County, showcasing their knowledge of global issues, foreign policy, and current events.

Congratulations to Chase Mitstifer, William Cochran, Jakub Mochon, and Christina Rohm on this incredible achievement! They’ll advance to the national competition in Washington, D.C.—we’re excited to cheer them on! #WilsonSD

Wilson senior, Brooklyn Woods, celebrated her enlistment surrounded by her fellow JROTC cadets and family. Brooklyn will attend the University of Scranton on the Minuteman Scholarship, committing to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard while earning her degree.

We are proud of her commitment to leadership and service. #WilsonSD

Wilson Unified is taking on an Instagram Challenge to raise $2,000 for Unified Sports and Pennsylvania Special Olympics! Every donation helps create inclusive opportunities for athletes of all abilities.

Scan the QR code or visit give.specialolympicspa.org/wilsonhs to support our amazing Unified athletes! #WilsonSD #UnifiedSports #SpecialOlympics