Cornwall Terrace Elementary

Our middle schoolers took learning beyond the classroom! Students from Southern and West came together for Field and Stream Day, held on the grounds of West Middle School. Throughout the day, they explored a variety of outdoor activities that connected to skills and concepts they’ve been building all year.

It was great to see students trying new experiences, working together, and enjoying time outside with their classmates. Thank you to the staff and volunteers who made this memorable day possible! #WilsonSD

Last week, seniors enjoyed the day at a Fighting Phils game! From baseball and senior videos to raffles, superlatives, and quality time together, our senior class had an awesome day!

We can't believe that Class of 2026 officially become alumni this week!! #WilsonSD

We are so proud of our incredible STEM students! The STEM Showcase was a celebration of their hard work and creativity throughout the year. From innovative projects to thoughtful designs, our students truly impressed. Take a look at some of the amazing work they brought to life! #WilsonSD

We are excited that the Class of 2026 graduation will once again begin with a community parade! The parade will start at 6:00 pm, so let’s come together and cheer for the Class of 2025! We are so proud of them!

Find the parade route here: https://sites.google.com/share.wilsonsd.org/celebratingtheclassof2026/parade-route?authuser=0

A few weeks ago, kindergarten classrooms at Cornwall Terrace welcomed four local businesses into their classrooms: Annabelle Bowers Photography, May’s Sandwich Shop, Acacia Flowers, and Chaz Logan from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

Students learned about each career and took part in activities connected to each profession, giving them a fun and meaningful glimpse into the world of work right in their own community. A huge thank you to all of the local businesses who took the time to share their experiences and inspire our Bulldogs! #WilsonSD

Wilson Southern Middle School earned a 2nd place ribbon at the Berks County Middle School Reading Olympics Competition! After spending the year reading and preparing from a list of 25 selected books, the team did an outstanding job in the question-and-answer competition and proudly brought home 2nd place. Great work, Bulldogs! #WilsonSD

This Memorial Day, let us honor and remember our brave heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. We owe our freedom and safety to their courage and selflessness. Gone, but never forgotten. #WilsonSD #MemorialDay

Families from across the district came together for our ESL Spring Family Night and celebrated in an “Out of This World” way! Students and families had the chance to connect with one another, explore crafts and activities inspired by cultures from around the world, and learn the meaning behind each tradition. Our high school ESL students also volunteered throughout the evening, helping families at each station and making the event even more special. It was wonderful to see them giving back and connecting with younger students.

The evening was filled with music, laughter, pizza, ice cream, and unforgettable memories as we celebrated the diversity that makes our schools so special. #WilsonSD

We were thrilled to honor Heidi Ding at Monday night's School Board Meeting for her service as the Student Representative to the Board for the 2025-2026 school year. In addition, Heidi was the recipient of the School Board Leadership Scholarship in recognition of her excellence in academics, extracurricular involvement and civic-mindedness.

Congrats Heidi! We appreciate your service to the Wilson School District! #WilsonSD

REMINDER!

In observance of Memorial Day, there will be NO school for students or staff on Monday, May 25.

On Friday, May 22 school WILL be in session due to a snow make-up day! #WilsonSD

Recently, students, staff, and community members came together to help Restoring Hope surprise a Wilson family with a home makeover designed to make their home more accessible for their son, who uses a wheelchair. It was a wonderful surprise for the family and an incredible reminder of how supportive and caring our community is toward one another!

For more information visit https://www.restoringhopeberks.org/

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At the YMCA of Reading and Berks County 2026 Breakfast of Champions for Youth, we were proud to celebrate two incredible individuals from the Wilson community!

Retired Wilson High School teacher and head football coach Doug Dahms was honored with the Jere Edwards Spirit of Youth Award for his lasting legacy as an educator, coach, and mentor who has impacted countless students both academically and personally.

Wilson High School senior Beloved Lenora Pair received the Eugene Shirk Youth Leadership Award in recognition of her initiative, creativity, and resilience in driving positive change and inspiring others.

Congratulations to these outstanding champions for youth! #WilsonSD

Congratulations to junior Dexter Sales for proudly representing Wilson and earning acceptance into the 2026 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Jazz Band! Dexter was selected as the top drum set player in the entire state of Pennsylvania! #WilsonSD

In February, Mrs. Hemphill’s 3rd graders showed interest in learning more about the 2026 Winter Olympics! This inspired the creation of a cross-curricular mini research unit integrating reading, writing, social studies, and science concepts. Under the guidance of Kutztown student teacher Miss Molly Furman and Mrs. Hemphill, students worked collaboratively in small groups to explore a variety of subtopics related to six Olympic sports. As a culmination of their learning, students created a class book featuring their research and original illustrations. They recently celebrated with their 1st grade book buddies in Mrs. Detweiler’s class the accomplishment of having their book PUBLISHED! #WilsonSD

First and Second grade students at Shiloh Hills and Third grade students Conrwall Terrace were excited to be part of discoverED 2026! This statewide virtual design challenge, led by Fox Chapel Area School District, kicks off Remake Learning Days (May 1–23, 2026)—a celebration of hands-on learning for students and families across Pennsylvania.

On Tuesday, May 5, students collaborated virtually with peers from schools across the state to design and build hoop gliders inspired by the flight of a flying squirrel. In preparation for this challenge, students explored biomimicry and aerodynamics in Discovery class, learning how nature—like flying squirrels—inspires innovative design and how objects move through the air. Through this engaging STEAM experience, students were able to connect, create, and discover how collaboration and creativity can take learning to new heights! #WilsonSD

Wilson’s Elementary Reading Olympics is all about making sure every student who wants to compete gets their chance to shine. This year, we hit a massive milestone with 230 students joining the fun! Our young readers shared that their favorite parts weren't just the stories, but working together to tackle challenges and discovering different genres they never knew they’d love.

Congratulations to all our Olympians! #WilsonSD

Congratulations to all the incredible students who took part in the 2026 Wilson High School Art Show! We’re proud to showcase your amazing work throughout our school and celebrate the creativity, effort, and dedication you’ve put into each piece. #WilsonSD

ESL students at Cornwall Terrace took learning beyond the classroom and into action this week as they proudly hosted their school’s first Pulsera Project sale! 🌎💛

The Pulsera Project is a nonprofit organization that partners with artisans in Central American countries like Guatemala and Nicaragua. These artisans handcraft colorful bracelets, called “pulseras,” and send them to schools in the U.S. for students to sell. The money raised goes directly back to these communities to support fair wages, education, healthcare, housing, and environmental initiatives.

Students worked hard to prepare, organize, and run the sale. Through this experience, they built communication and leadership skills while also learning the importance of empathy and global citizenship. Thank you to everyone who supported this meaningful cause! #WilsonSD

Second graders from Cornwall Terrace recently had an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of insects with a local entomologist from Berks Nature, kicking off their new nonfiction reading unit. This engaging, hands-on experience sparked curiosity and enthusiasm as students explored the fascinating lives of bugs.

Mr. Griffith shared intriguing insect facts, explained the important role insects play in our community, displayed real bugs, and introduced students to a variety of bug-catching tools. The lesson came alive as students ventured outdoors, collecting and closely examining insects just like real entomologists.

Thanks to this memorable experience, students are now eager and motivated to deepen their learning as they begin researching specific insects and becoming true experts! #WilsonSD