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Agenda

Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council
Special Thanks
District and Community Announcements

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Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

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Speaker: Savannah Samuel, Senior

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Special Thanks

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Special thanks to…

And the generous people who donate through DonorsChoose.org to help fund classroom projects for public school teachers and students.

During the month of October WPSD staff had projects totaling more than $2700 fully funded. Congratulations!

Brenda Labenz - Ardmore Avenue Elementary
Tamiko Laurie - Ardmore Avenue Elementary
Janita Ortega-Perez - Penn Wood Middle School (3 Projects)
Nicole Reale - Penn Wood Middle School
Rachael Albert - East Lansdowne Elementary

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We celebrate our principals for being great school leaders and thank them for their hard work and dedication to our schools, students and community.

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District and Community Announcements

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WPSD Secures $3.5 Million in Grants for Facility Improvements

The William Penn School District has been awarded $3,494,625 in funding through the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program, provided by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). ��These grants reflect the significance of our district’s efforts to enhance accessibility, safety, and energy efficiency across our schools.

Bell Avenue Elementary School – ADA Accessibility Project

Award: $494,625�

District-Wide – HVAC Control Replacement Project

Award: $500,000

�East Lansdowne Elementary School – Emergency Roof Replacement Project

Award: $500,000

�Penn Wood Middle School – Main Roof Replacement Project

Award: $2,000,000

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The Kings & Queens of Step from Evans ES were invited by Representative Gina Curry to perform at McCall Golf Club on October 10, 2024.

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Red Ribbon Week: October 21 - 25, 2024

Annual campaign to promote drug-free living, encouraging youth to make healthy choices, and raising awareness about the dangers of drug and substance abuse.
Several of our schools held theme days, parades, and other activities to celebrate!

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Penn Wood High School College Fair

Over sixty colleges, universities, and trade schools visited with our students on October 24, 2024.

Thanks to Mr. Garbe and the Penn Wood HS counseling department and team for organizing this wonderful event!

Many of our students received on-the-spot acceptances by several colleges. Congrats!

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Student Visit to Lincoln University

I met with Penn Wood HS students as they were heading out for a visit to Lincoln University, my alma mater on October 25th.��They participated in a Black Youth Suicide Prevention Program and also received a campus tour.

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