Wilson School District

As we continue into Week 3 of our Internship Spotlight Series, we’re highlighting Wilson High School students who are building valuable skills through real-world internship experiences. More to come! #WilsonSD

3 months ago, Wilson School District

nterested i ? INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT Yohana, Membreno, wilson Athletic Training a typical DAY AT MY INTERNSHIP LESSONS I’VE LEARNED contact wagste@share.wilsonsd.org A typical day at my internship starts with checking to see if there is a home game/tournament that day. If there is, my fellow interns and I start setting up by filling water jugs and Ice Coolers, and also making sure we have enough ice bags and our AED on the cart/s. Then, we ensure that all of our knee and Ankle rehab necessities are set up outside the room for easy access. During our after school Rush, I tape student athletes, stretch them, and help where I am needed. Since I plan to major in nursing, Wilson athletic training has helped me expand my medical knowledge, including terminology, first aid, and how to communicate professionally and proficiently with patients about injuries. I also learned how to work with others better, due to the fact that I work with other High School interns.

nterested i ? INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT Kaelyn Rowe, Wyomissing Animal Hospital a typical DAY AT MY INTERNSHIP LESSONS I’VE LEARNED contact wagste@share.wilsonsd.org A normal day at my internship consists of checking patients in and weighing them, checking out prescribed medication, and bringing patients to the exam room. I also clean exam rooms and restock supplies so they are ready for the doctors, and I clean the kennels and do the laundry so they are ready for the pets. When the pets are waiting to be picked up, I am also able to let them outside and walk them! Some days there are surgeries that I can watch, and there are always animals being cared for in the back. From my internship, I've learned that communication is very important, especially in this type of job. I also learned how to assist clients and problem solve to figure out how to help them. I have learned how important it is to consider what is best for the pet, and also listen to the owner's concerns. Overall, it has given me a good idea of what working at an animal hospital looks like, whether its helping clients up front, helping patients in the back, or doing regular office visits with the owner and their pet.

nterested i ? INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT Laura Crocona, Adaptive Classroom a typical DAY AT MY INTERNSHIP LESSONS I’VE LEARNED contact wagste@share.wilsonsd.org I work as a daily classroom intern during second period, focusing on instructional support in developing essential cooking skills. The program is structured around units focused on specific kitchen appliances. Weekly, I collaborate with students to analyze recipes, by remembering key ingredients, and researching how much they cost. Practical application of these skills is demonstrated on Thursdays, when the food is made, and on Fridays I assist in guiding the students through a review of techniques and utensils utilized. Each day is a little different, which is something I thoroughly enjoy! Working with these students is such an amazing opportunity that I am so happy to be a part of. Being able to interact with those of different abilities is so rewarding. I have learned how to communicate information in multiple formats so that everyone can succeed in the kitchen and in the classroom. I am able to learn visually, by being with Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Thomas, on how to adapt on a day to day basis and stay regulated when things do not go according to plan. I'm so thankful to be working with the adaptive department, as my everyday lessons of communication, inclusive leadership and adaptability will serve me in the future!

nterested i ? INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT Kimberly Nieves, South Mountain Physical Therapy a typical DAY AT MY INTERNSHIP LESSONS I’VE LEARNED contact wagste@share.wilsonsd.org A typical day at my internship begins with saying hello to everyone working. Afterwards, I check on the list of patients coming in that day to see what exercises I could help get them started with. When it get busy, I get more oppourtunities going through exercises with patients and updating their Physical Therapist how they are feeling. Occasionally, I do the laundry, santize table beds, exercise machines, and organize stim units for patients. When there's time, I talk to patients about their day and also solve together the daily puzzle on the board which brightens the day! One valuable lesson I've learned is resilience. Every patient that I've talked to at South Mountain Physical Therapy has a unique story, yet they consistently walk in with determination and a smile on their face, despite the pain and challenges they face. Seeing patients push through difficult moments has taught me the importance of perserverance and maintaining a positive mindset. Watching patients reach their goals, graduate from phyiscal therapy, and saying goodbye on their final day has been incredibly meaningful. These experiences have shown me the value on compassion, patience, and dedication that will continue to guide me in my future career.

Another huge thank you to our inclement weather transportation cleanup crew for their hard work during yesterday’s snow cleanup. Your time, teamwork, and dedication help keep our schools and community safe. We are grateful for all you do! #WilsonSD

3 months ago, Wilson School District

Today, Whitfield students took part in the Hour of Code, a global movement that encourages students to build computer programming skills. It was a great day of learning as students, staff, and community members came together to explore computer science through hands-on activities. Thank you to Penn State Berks FIERCE (Futures in Engineering: Role Models Can Empower) students and Slapshot for joining us and being part of the fun!#WilsonSD

3 months ago, Wilson School District

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students stepping on numbers on gym floor

students working with penn state students

student indepedently working with coding

In honor of the school board's commitment to our students, schools, and communities, January is once again designated School Board Recognition Month.

School directors, who are unpaid, devote countless hours to the challenging and complex responsibilities of board business, including adopting policy, voting on budgets, evaluating school security issues, and reviewing hiring decisions.

Mr. Brad Hart, Ms. Lupe Kasper, Dr. Amy Kennedy, Ms. Steph Kocher, Mr. Bernard McCree, Mr. Sean McCrae, Ms. Jennifer Denny, Ms. Kat Royer and Mr. Bob Schneider are among the more than 850 school board members in the state’s 171 local school districts being recognized this month for their service.

We thank these locally elected officials for their service to our community! #WilsonSD

3 months ago, Wilson School District

For this week’s #ThrowbackThursday, we’re celebrating Bulldog spirit from past to present! From the sidelines in 1999 to the traditions we carry on today! #WilsonSD

3 months ago, Wilson School District

We’re back with Week 2 of our Internship Spotlight Series! We’re continuing to highlight Wilson High School students gaining hands-on experience through internships. Stay tuned to learn more about these incredible students and the opportunities they’re exploring! #WilsonSD

3 months ago, Wilson School District

nterested i ? INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT Olivia Long, Western Berks Ambulance Association a typical DAY AT MY INTERNSHIP LESSONS I’VE LEARNED contact wagste@share.wilsonsd.org A typical day at my internship begins at the station in my Western Berks uniform, ready to assist EMTs and paramedics. When a call comes in, I often ride along, helping load patients and take vitals. On the way to the hospital, I observe advanced care and ask questions. At the hospital, I help unload the patient and listen as the EMT or paramedic gives a report to hospital staff. Afterward, I help clean the ambulance and debrief with the team before the next call. My internship has prepared me for my future by strengthening my communication, problem-solving, and time management skills. I learned to communicate effectively with patients, EMTs, and paramedics, adapt to different situations on each call, and problem-solve to provide the best care. Balancing my internship with school, work, and sports has also improved my time management, skills that will benefit me in college and my future career. photo of girl standing in front of an abulance truck

nterested i ? INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT Angely Ventura, Chris Craft - State Farm Insurance a typical DAY AT MY INTERNSHIP LESSONS I’VE LEARNED contact wagste@share.wilsonsd.org A typical day at my internship at State Farm involves supporting the office with customer service and administrative tasks. I assist by picking up and making phone calls, leaving texts and emails regarding billing, and helping customers with general service needs. I also take payments, process them accurately, and ensure customer accounts are updated. In addition, I complete BODs, which help keep customer information accurate and up to date, and provide bilingual support in both English and Spanish, allowing me to assist a wider range of customers and ensure clear communication. Through this internship, I have learned valuable lessons that I will carry with me in future opportunities. I have strengthened my communication and professionalism by interacting with customers, whether it be through calls, emails, or texts, while learning how to handle real-world responsibilities like management, attention to detail, and the importance of teamwork in a professional setting. Additionally, providing bilingual services has helped me build confidence and recognize the value of clear, respectful communication when serving diverse communities. photo of girl stasnding next to a sign that shows where her internship is at the sign is outside

nterested i ? INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT Janessa Altamirano, The Highlands At Wyomissing a typical DAY AT MY INTERNSHIP LESSONS I’VE LEARNED contact wagste@share.wilsonsd.org I start my shift by greeting coworkers, checking the board, and completing side work to prepare the dining room for service. Since it is fine dining, the room must be show-ready before residents arrive. I greet residents by name, ensure they are comfortable, and meet their needs throughout the meal. I also help with special events like birthday dinners and cooking events, making sure everything runs smoothly. Each day is different, which makes the job fun and encourages strong teamwork. My experience working in a nursing home has been invaluable preparation for my future career in social work. Through daily interactions with residents, I developed the ability to detect subtle changes in behavior and physical health, allowing me to identify when a resident is thriving or when they are beginning to decline. These experiences taught me how to maintain professional balance while advocating for mostly resident. photo of four girls standing inside resturant with one holding glasses

nterested i ? INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT dati marrero, wilson Athletic Training a typical DAY AT MY INTERNSHIP LESSONS I’VE LEARNED contact wagste@share.wilsonsd.org When first getting to the building, we begin preparing for the day by setting out rehab equipment, checking the water for the hot packs, filling up water jugs and ice coolers if there is a game, and restocking the tape cart/drawers before the end of the day. Then, when people do start coming in you will see a mixture of people getting evaluated, stretched, and wrapped, as well as an occasional ice bucket or rehab being done. I was able to learn first aid as well as certain bones, which can help regardless if I follow this career path or not. And if I do choose to become an athletic trainer, I learned basic wraps for ankles, arches, thumb, wrist, etc. Overall, it really helped me with communication. You are required to talk to people, whether it's a small conversation to figure out what their normal rehab is, or a longer conversation to distract them from the coldness of an ice bucket. picture of girl on knees outside filling up a gatorade water bottle

Last month, two teams of elementary students participated in the Keystone Competition at the BCIU. A team of 4th-grade students from Cornwall Terrace and a team of 3rd-grade students from Shiloh Hills collaborated to tackle a real-world challenge, design an innovative solution, and showcase their idea to judges. This completion was a fun, hands-on experience for the students to showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills. Congratulations to both teams on a successful competition! #WilsonSD #ProfileofaGraduate #FutureReadyGrads

3 months ago, Wilson School District

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Join us in continuing a beloved Wilson tradition by participating in our Valentines for Vets community service project. This initiative collects handmade Valentines to honor the Veterans at the Coatesville and Lebanon Valley Veteran Hospitals who have selflessly served to protect our freedoms. Your participation sends a meaningful message of gratitude and goodwill to the men and women who have given so much for our country.

Please deliver your Valentines to Pamela VanOstenbridge at Cornwall Terrace Elementary School (3100 Iroquois Avenue, Sinking Spring) by Thursday, February 5th.

Questions? Feel free to email Pamela at vanpam@share.wilsonsd.org. Thank you for your kindness and participation!

3 months ago, Wilson School District

BCTC Horticulture students recently competed at the PA Farm Show FFA Plant & Floral Competition with 15+ entries statewide. Congrats to Wilson senior Liz Horton on 1st place (Corsage & Boutonniere) and 5th place (Bridal Bouquet)! #WilsonSD

3 months ago, Wilson School District

Girl holding a flower in a container that has a first place ribbon attached

Girl holding flower bouqet with a 5th place certificate

Wilson High School students recently competed at the Berks County Science Olympiad at Kutztown University, tackling 23 events across physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering! The team, led by Wilson teachers Joe Melograna, Greg Brooks, and Gay Wentzel, earned an impressive 4th-place finish, with many students placing in the top six of their events. They will move on to regionals on March 19. Congratulations to the following:

Tony Lin, Will Ferenchick, Ani Sharma, Paul Espinelli, Jakub Mochon, Brendon Pagolu, Eric Penciuc, Heidi Ding, Nicholas Burke, Mason Nguyen, Kevin Ding, Ron Mengnjo, Amy Tran, Sophia Reyes, Samyak Jain, Sawyer Carney, and Victoria Mochon

3 months ago, Wilson School District

Our Wilson FBLA members recently competed at the FBLA Regional Competition, demonstrating their business knowledge across a variety of events. Congratulations to the following students:

Heidi Ding - 1st Place Organizational Leadership

Brendon Pagolu and Aniruddh Sharma - 1st Place Sales Presentation

Sean Nunez - 1st Place Entrepreneurship

Maddie Henne - 2nd Place Public Speaking

Iyon Greene - 5th Place Economics

Mikaela Brown - 5th Place Social Media Strategies

Eric Liu - Personal Finance

Kunle Ojikutu - Sports Management

Timothy Lengle - Financial Planning

#WilsonSD

3 months ago, Wilson School District

For this week’s #ThrowbackThursday, we’re celebrating where we started and where we’re headed! From the original music room in 1959 to our new Performing Arts Center in progress—we can’t wait to see the future take the stage! #WilsonSD

3 months ago, Wilson School District

We’re kicking off our Intern Spotlight Series! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting Wilson High School students participating in internships. Follow along to learn more about these amazing students and the opportunities they’re exploring! #WilsonSD

3 months ago, Wilson School District

nterested i ? INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT Madison, McCrae, Senator Judy Schwank's Office a typical DAY AT MY INTERNSHIP LESSONS I’VE LEARNED contact wagste@share.wilsonsd.org Three times a week, I work from her district office in Muhlenberg. There, I write speeches for the Senator, letters of support for grants, citations, and more! Sometimes I create social media posts for her Instagram and Facebook accounts. Occasionally, I have the opportunity to step out of the office and represent the Senator at various outreach events, including community service operations, resource distributions, parades, and ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Whether it's composing remarks or directly interacting with constituents, every day is valuable. I have gained invaluable insight into the "behind-the-scenes" operations of an elected official's office and the intersection of governance and community service. Senator Schwank is the ultimate role model to look up to. Her presence is so graceful, and it is evident she cares deeply about the community she represents. Her genuine care for each and every constituent is something I hope to embody in my future career in politics. Senator Schwank proves that being a politician doesn't have to be nasty or corrupt. Leading with honesty and integrity will always prevail. It is the standard I aim for in my future career. Photo of girl standing next to professional women in capitol building of PA

nterested i ? INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT Kayla Brown, wilson public relations a typical DAY AT MY INTERNSHIP LESSONS I’VE LEARNED contact wagste@share.wilsonsd.org A typical day begins with meeting the social media coordinator to find out what I can create for her! This is typically followed by me creating digital posts for Wilson's social media and scheduling a time for them to be posted. In addition to this I am in charge of getting other posts such as Motivational Mondays! This allows me to connect with staff and students in the district! Along with these tasks, I work with the media interns to create videos for Wilson's social media! I am able to learn more about graphic design and what goes into professional social media posts! Throughout my internship I have learned many valuable lessons. One of those include the concept that good things aren’t just going to appear. You have to work hard in order to get the outcome you hoped for. In addition to this I have learned how important it is to have a good relationship with other people you are working with! It makes the experience so enjoyable and something to look forward to! photo of girl standing next to sign that says Wilson administration building

nterested i ? INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT Keagan Eisenhofer, I.B. Dickinson & Son's Crane Service a typical DAY AT MY INTERNSHIP LESSONS I’VE LEARNED contact wagste@share.wilsonsd.org A day at my internship starts with greeting everyone I pass, which always starts the day on a positive note. My tasks vary depending on the day—sometimes I go out to job sites with my advisor, Jeremy Dickinson, to see cranes and equipment in action, and other times I work back at the shop refinishing spreader beams used by the cranes. When I’m in the office, I listen in on job layouts and quotes. At the end of the day, I make sure to say thank you and goodbye before heading out. Through my internship, I have been able to learn many valuable lessons that will help with my future and even my life. For example, something as simple as communication has taught me a tremendous amount. Being able to be a good communicator allows everyone to stay in the loop and be able to minimize mistakes. Another lesson that is preparing me for my future is taking initiative. Meaning, when I finish what I was working on, I can go and ask if there is anything else that I can help with. Lastly, time management is a huge lesson since I have to make sure I get to work on time as well as balance my academics and athletics. photo of two people standing outside in front of a crane

nterested i ? INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT Alivia May, American Dental Solutions a typical DAY AT MY INTERNSHIP LESSONS I’VE LEARNED contact wagste@share.wilsonsd.org A typical day at my internship begins with putting on my gown and mask to help maintain a clean and safe environment. I help the hygienist by setting up the operatory and making sure everything is properly cleaned and ready for the patient. Once the room is prepared, I escort the patient to the operatory, seat them, and observe the hygienist during the cleaning. I also help with charting, writing notes, and entering information into the computer when needed. After each appointment, I clean, sanitize, and reset the room so it is ready for the next patient. During my internship, I learned many important lessons that helped prepare me for my future. One of the main skills I improved was communication. By working with a hygienist and helping patients every day in the office, I learned how to speak clearly, be respectful, and assist others when needed. I also learned new things each day and gained experience in the healthcare field. This internship helped prepare me for my goal of going into the medical field after high school. Overall, it helped me build better communication skills, confidence, and a basic understanding of working in healthcare. photo of two women who are wearing thin scrubs in a dental office

Are your little ones ready for preschool next year? Join us for Berkshire Heights Open House! Come visit our classroom, meet the teachers, and ask questions!

For more information, please click here https://sites.google.com/share.wilsonsd.org/bhelc/home?authuser=0

3 months ago, Wilson School District

wilson preschool and pre k counts at berkshire heights open house feb 3 and mar 3, 5-6pm no regitsration required

This week we hosted our annual Wilson Spelling Bee competition! Each middle school hosted a grade-level competition, and the winners competed in a school-specific spelling bee to determine the winners! Congratulations to our winners Dhanush Alam from Southern and Jamelyn Ritchie from West. They will advance to the PSEA NER-Council IV semifinal online round. Good Luck! #WilsonSD

3 months ago, Wilson School District

REMINDER!!

There will be no school for students or staff on Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

All district offices will also be closed on January 19. #WilsonSD

3 months ago, Wilson School District

Mrs. Gutzler’s High School Reading Olympics team visited Mrs. Southwick’s Whitfield Elementary Reading Olympics team to share stories and read together. These readers loved every moment! #WilsonSD

3 months ago, Wilson School District

students sitting down in a circle with the one girl reading

three kids sitting in a line while one reads a book

one older student looking a the book the younger student is reading; both are sitting on the floor

group of girls sitting in a circle talking to eachother about the books in the center

two students sitting next to eachther on the floor while looking at a book

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Yesterday, we hosted our 8th grade students at the Wilson Middle School career fair where they learned about career paths from 150+ professionals. Thank you to everyone involved for inspiring our students, and to Alvernia University and their student volunteers for hosting us! #WilsonSD #ProfileofaGraduate #FutureReadyGrad

3 months ago, Wilson School District

students talking to professionals at career fair

For this week’s #ThrowbackThursday, we’re featuring a past Wilson girls basketball team alongside the current team! Todays team is built on years of dedication, pride, and teamwork! #WilsonSD

4 months ago, Wilson School District

Whitfield staff came together to pack boxes of food for senior citizens at Helping Harvest! This meaningful tradition has been a part of the Whitfield and Wilson community for more than 15 years, bringing volunteers together in the spirit of service. It is always a rewarding and memorable experience for everyone involved. #WilsonSD

4 months ago, Wilson School District