Superintendent’s Report

June 22, 2026

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Eric J. Becoats, Ed.D.

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Agenda

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• Celebrating Success
• Special Thanks
• District and Community Announcements

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Celebrating Success

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Congratulations!

361 Penn Wood

High School Seniors participated in Commencement Exercises at Neumann University

on June 11, 2026.

End of Year Celebrations

WPSD schools celebrated the end of the school year with award ceremonies, move-up events, field days and more. ��Thanks to our teachers and staff for making this time of year both fun and meaningful for our students. There is a lot to celebrate!

In the Heights

Congratulations to the cast and crew of "In the Heights," directed by Judy Jordan! This outstanding production brought together Penn Wood High School alumni, current students from Penn Wood Middle School and the Ninth Grade Academy in a true cross-generational celebration of the performing arts.

Global Day

On May 28, Penn Wood High School hosted its first-ever Global Day, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of our students and staff. The event featured musical performances, traditional dances, guest speakers, student-led cultural presentations, and a multicultural food showcase. Global Day gave students a meaningful opportunity to broaden their perspectives and build mutual respect. ��A special thank you to Ms. Mandy Maphosa and all the staff and students for organizing this celebration.

Dancing Classrooms

Congratulations to the fifth-grade students at Bell Avenue Elementary School who earned a silver medal at the Dancing Classrooms final dance competition.

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A special thank you to Ms. Regan and Ms. Wieshner for the time, effort, and enthusiasm they invested in preparing the students for this enriching opportunity.

Podcast Season Finale

• The season 3 finale of What Do You Say? With Dr. Eric J. was released on June 10th featured members of the Penn Wood High School Class of 2026!
• Ricky Mason
• Alexandra Zayas
• Briana Hurnton�
• Be sure to tune in here: whatdoyousay.podbean.com

Special Thanks

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Special thanks to…

Forum Philly, led by Rev. Dr. Malcolm Byrd, for sponsoring the student-led Juneteenth events.

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Forum Philly provided a $500 stipend to each of our six participating school for supplies and materials to support the programs.

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District and Community Announcements

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The William Penn School District and Aramark are providing free summer meals to children ages 18 and under.

• June 22 - July 30 (Monday-Thursday) �Site #1 - Park Lane Elementary School�Breakfast: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.�Lunch: 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
• July 7 - July 30 (Monday-Thursday) �Site #2 - Aldan Elementary School�Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.�Lunch: 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
• June 29 - August 13 (Monday-Thursday) �Site #3 - Penn Wood High School-GAC�Breakfast: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.�Lunch: 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
• June 29 - July 30 (Monday - Thursday)

Site #4- Ardmore Ave. Elementary School

Breakfast: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Lunch: 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

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Hunger Hotline: Parents/Guardians looking for free breakfast and lunch for their children and teens this summer may also text the word “Food” to 304-304 to receive a message with free summer meal locations close to their home. Please see www.nokidhungry.org/help for more information.

Free Summer Meals

June 29, 2026 - August 7, 2026

• Schools and offices will open

Monday through Thursday

• Hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Schools and offices will be closed on �the following Fridays:
• July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• August 7
• Schools and offices will also be closed on Thursday, July 9th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. This date aligns with the payroll department to ensure support of their operations.

District Summer Hours

• Student registration for the 26-27 school year will resume on July 1, 2026. Please visit the link below for additional information.

williampennsd.org/departments/registration/

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• School will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

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• 2026-27 school year calendar:

williampennsd.org/our-district/district-calendar/

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Student Registration

WPSD Budget Update

• A proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year was presented at the May 26th Budget & Finance Committee meeting.�
• The WPSD board will vote on it at a special board meeting on June 30th at 6:30 p.m.�
• The Teams link will be linked here. Please be sure to tune in. The meeting will be virtual only.

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