Superintendent’s Report

June 27, 2022

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Eric J. Becoats, Ed.D.

Agenda

• COVID Update
• Celebrating Success
• Special Thanks
• Announcements

COVID Update

COVID Data Tracking

COVID Data Tracking

WPSD COVID Case Tracking

https://www.williampennsd.org/covid-19-guidance

Masks are optional in WPSD:

Summer Programs

• Wearing masks is optional in District buildings; but strongly encouraged
• Masks are no longer required on school buses, but strongly encouraged.
• Board reserves the right to

reinstate the mandate if

positive cases rise in the

District or in Delaware County.

Celebrating Success

Congratulations!

293 Penn Wood High School Seniors Participated in Commencement Exercises at St. Joseph’s University

on June 13, 2022

Mikhaidia Miller Valedictorian

Sharon Oladeji Salutatorian

Congratulations!

We congratulate and send best wishes to

19 WPSD Retirees for the 2021-22 school year.

Our colleagues were celebrated with a drive-thru tribute in honor of their service.

Congratulations!

London Brown and Salvatore Faralli (Aldan Elem.) and Carter Glen and Morris Gleplay (Bell Avenue Elem.)

participated in the Dancing Classrooms Philly Ballroom Dancing Showcase at the Elaine C. Levitt Auditorium

Special Thanks

Special thanks to…

Forum Philly, led by Rev. Dr. Malcolm Byrd, for providing grants for student-led Juneteenth assembly programs at four schools, and an additional $500 donation.

Special thanks to…

Lansdowne Police Department for treating students at Ardmore Avenue Elementary School with a pizza party to celebrate their hard work and achievements.

Special thanks to…

Volunteers who participated in the painting of the WPSD BLM Mural!

Special thanks to…

Board President Ms. Monique Boykins, and Ms. Afia Lewis, Alimamy Jabbie and Rebekah Mixon of Ardmore Avenue Elementary School, for representing WPSD at the Forum Philly Juneteenth Festival.

Announcements

Summer Enrichment Programs

• WPSD Summer Enrichment programs began today. Rising 7th-grade students and rising 9th-grade students are encouraged to register for the Summer Bridge Programs.

Register for Summer Bridge Grade 7 or Grade 9 Programs

• Summer Programs will be held Monday through Thursday from June 27 - July 28, 2022.
• Programs are free for WPSD students and breakfast and lunch are provided.

Free Summer Meals

• Free breakfast and lunch for children and teens age 18 and under
• Monday through Thursday, June 27 - July 28
• Evans Elementary School and Penn Wood Middle School
• Meals must be consumed at the school locations

Modified Summer Schedule

June 27 - July 28, 2022

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• Schools and Offices will Open

Monday through Thursday

• 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Schools and Offices will be Closed on Fridays
• Schools and Offices will be Closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day Holiday

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