Warren County School District

📢 Attention WCSD Parents! If your child will be enrolled in the Warren County School District for the 2025–2026 school year, you can avoid first-day paperwork by updating your student’s information electronically ahead of time! ✅ An email was sent this morning from noreplyenrollment@powerschool.com with quick and easy instructions. 📬 Letters with this information will also be mailed home soon. 💻 Get started now by clicking here: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=43103&culture=en Thank you for helping us start the school year smoothly! #WCSD #BackToSchoolPrep #ParentReminder #20252026SchoolYear

Weekly Math Fun: Sidewalk Chalk Geometry! 🎨📐 This week, take math outside with a colorful twist! Use sidewalk chalk to explore shapes, angles, and patterns right on your driveway or sidewalk. It’s a creative and active way to build geometry skills—no worksheets required! Make Math Come to Life: 🔷 Draw Shapes & Name Them – Review sides and corners as your child draws polygons like triangles, squares, and hexagons. 🔺 Angle Practice – Teach acute, right, and obtuse angles by drawing them, then challenge your child to find real-life matches around the yard. 🦘 Play & Move – Create shape-based games like “Jump to the rectangle!” to get kids moving while learning math terms. 📏 Coordinate Grids (for older kids) – Practice plotting points and identifying patterns using a simple X-Y axis drawn on the sidewalk. This low-prep activity supports spatial reasoning, geometry vocabulary, and creativity, all while getting fresh air and sunshine. Stay tuned for next week’s post, where we’ll share another fun way to keep math meaningful and engaging at home! ☀️📊

📢 Attention WCSD Parents! If your child will be enrolled in the Warren County School District for the 2025–2026 school year, you can avoid first-day paperwork by updating your student’s information electronically ahead of time! ✅ An email was sent this morning from noreplyenrollment@powerschool.com with quick and easy instructions. 📬 Letters with this information will also be mailed home soon. 💻 Get started now by clicking here: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=43103&culture=en Thank you for helping us start the school year smoothly! #WCSD #BackToSchoolPrep #ParentReminder #20252026SchoolYear

Weekly Math Fun: Summer Reading = Math, Too! 📚➕ Summer reading can boost more than just literacy—it’s also a great way to build math understanding through stories! This week, try reading math-themed books that introduce number concepts, patterns, geometry, and measurement in creative, engaging ways. Ways to Make It Meaningful: 📖 Choose books that spark curiosity and include natural math connections. 💬 Pause to ask questions like, “How did the characters solve that problem?” or “Can we try that math activity at home?” 📝 Keep a simple math reading log to track titles and talk about what your child learned from each book. Why It Matters: ✔ Combines math and literacy in meaningful ways ✔ Encourages discussion and real-world application of math concepts ✔ Helps prevent summer learning loss in both subjects Books like The Grapes of Math and How Big Is a Foot? make math feel playful and approachable while encouraging discussion and real-world thinking. Whether you’re reading under a tree or curled up before bed, math-themed books can make summer reading even more impactful. Stay tuned for next week’s post with another fun way to support math at home! ☀️📏

Due to heavy rainfall and forecasted storms for June 6th, all Warren County School District graduation ceremonies will be held indoors. Each student will receive tickets for their school's ceremony, and attendance will be limited according to the ticket allotment set by each school. While outdoor ceremonies are always a cherished tradition, the safety of our students and families remains our top priority.

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Dates & Times

The Warren County School District is again offering the federally funded Summer Food Service Program this summer. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the program provides free meals and snacks to all children 18 years of age and younger at approved sites across Warren County. No registration or income requirements are necessary.

Sites include:
– Beaty Warren Middle School, breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday from June 9 through Aug. 8. Breakfast hours are 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. with lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Warren Area Elementary Center, bagged breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday from June 9 through Aug. 8. Breakfast is from 8 to 8:30 a.m. with lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
– Lacy Park & Playground, bagged lunch only, Monday through Friday from June 16 through Aug. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to noon.
– Crescent Park, bagged lunch only, Monday through Friday from June 16 through Aug. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to noon.
– Sheffield Township Park, bagged lunch only, Monday through Friday from June 16 through Aug. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to noon.

All sites will be closed from June 30 through July 4 for the Fourth of July holiday.

Children are encouraged to arrive early at playground sites to help staff order the appropriate number of meals. All meals must be eaten on-site, and menus will be available online at www.wcsdpa.org under the “Summer Food Service Program” tab.. The district will announce any changes to dates, times, or sites via signage, its website, mobile app, and the Warren County School District Facebook page.

The program is a collaboration between the Warren County School District, city of Warren and Sheffield Township. Organizations offering summer programming and interested in becoming a Summer Food Service Program site can call Jones at 814-723-6900 or email jonesm@wcsdpa.org.

🧠 Guess My Number: A Fun Math Game for Anywhere! 🎲 Looking for a quick and engaging way to boost your child’s number sense and logical thinking? “Guess My Number” turns everyday moments—like car rides or dinner time—into a fun math challenge. One player picks a number, and others ask yes/no questions using math clues to figure it out. It's like 20 Questions—but with numbers! 💡 Try mixing it up: - Use multiplication or subtraction facts in your clues - Try ranges up to 100 or 1,000 for older kids - Challenge everyone to solve it in fewer questions each time It’s a simple, screen-free way to strengthen math reasoning as a family! ✨ Get ready to think strategically and talk math—no materials required!

📣 **ATTENTION CLASS OF 2025** 📣 It’s time to return your **school-issued laptop**! 🎓 **All seniors who are NOT enrolled in a virtual course must return their laptops by 3:00 PM on June 2nd.** 💻 **Failure to return your device will result in a technology fee being added to your senior obligations.** Thank you for your cooperation!

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This Week’s Math Moment: Fractions with Dominoes! 🎲➗ Dominoes aren’t just for games—they’re perfect for exploring fractions in a way that’s hands-on and visual! Use the dots on each domino to build, compare, and simplify fractions in a fun and stress-free way. This activity can grow with your child: 🔸 Younger learners can practice identifying and simplifying fractions 🔸 Older students can add, subtract, or even write equations using the values they create 🔸 Try turning it into a fraction memory match or sorting challenge! All you need is a domino set and some curious math minds. Make fractions make sense—one dot at a time! 🌟 Stay tuned for next week’s activity for more hands-on math fun at home!

2025 SUN Bucks Program Information The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), or SUN Bucks Program, was authorized by Congress in 2022. The program, through participating agencies, provides $40 per summer month per child to families with eligible school-age children to buy groceries. The Pennsylvania Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Education (PDE) are jointly responsible for overseeing the SUN Bucks program in Pennsylvania, under the guidance of the USDA. Each household will receive a $120 SUN Bucks benefit per eligible child, equivalent to $40 per month for June-August. SUN Bucks benefits are issued at the household level. DHS follows a hierarchy of where benefits are issued: the family’s state EBT card (ACCESS) if available, otherwise the family’s previously-issued SUN Bucks EBT card if available, otherwise a new SUN Bucks EBT card. Most families will not need to apply for 2025 SUN Bucks since the bulk of eligible students are captured automatically by 1) being eligible for free/reduced meals at NSLP/SBP schools, or 2) if they didn’t attend an NSLP/SBP school, by being on the state’s direct-certified list and of compulsory school age. Families with questions about whether their child is automatically eligible or if they need to apply should use the Eligibility Navigator tool on the DHS website. The self-guided series of questions tells the family if a child is automatically eligible, not eligible, or if they should apply for SUN Bucks. Please review the resources below for more information on the SUN Bucks Program. - DHS SUN Bucks website – https://www.dhs.pa.gov/sunbucks - DHS Statewide Customer Service Center – (877) 395-8930, or (215) 560-7226 in Philadelphia - SUN Bucks family flyers (found at the bottom of the DHS SUN Bucks website) - CAO locator: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/services/assistance/pages/cao-contact.aspx - Summer EBT Income Eligibility Guidelines: https://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/resource/sebt-income-eligibilityguidelines - Pre-recorded FAQ line for families – (877) 762-1575

Reminder: Kindergarten Roundup is right around the corner for WAEC! The final WCSD Kindergarten Roundup session will be this Tuesday, May 27th, at Warren Area Elementary Center from 2:00-6:00 PM. Each elementary school will host a Kindergarten Roundup session so interested parents can meet with various people to learn more about kindergarten and complete helpful screenings. Please see the flyer below or the Registration tab on the district webpage: https://www.wcsdpa.org/o/wcsd/page/registration for more information. If you know someone else with a child ready for kindergarten, please share the information with them.

The following students were nominated for the Northwest PA C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader for the 2024-2025 school year within the Warren County School District. Nominations were presented to District Administration on a monthly basis and then presented to the IU #5 and ERIE NEWS NOW. Criteria for being selected for the Northwest PA C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader includes the following: · Effort – works hard and is persistent · Character through compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, optimism, and responsibility · Good citizenship · Demonstrates responsibility · Respectful to peers and teachers · Serves as a positive/influential representative of his or her school community Congratulations to all the nominees.

Weekly Math Fun: Measurement Mix! 📏🔍 This week, turn simple household items into math tools with a fun, hands-on activity that explores length, comparison, and units of measure! Whether your child is using crayons or measuring tape, they’ll build important math concepts through active exploration. Extend the Learning: 🧮 Estimation Practice – Before measuring, ask your child to guess how many objects long the line will be. Were they close? What might affect their estimate? 🔄 Try New Objects – Switch it up by using different non-standard units: LEGO bricks, spoons, toy cars—anything that fits the line! 📊 Record & Compare – Create a chart with the name of each object and how many it took to measure the line. Which item gave the most accurate result? 💬 Ask Thinking Questions – •“Why might your measurement change if you use different objects?” •“When might it be important to use a ruler instead of other items?” This activity builds number sense and introduces key concepts in estimation, measurement, and precision—all with tools you already have at home. Stay tuned for next week’s post, where we’ll explore another way to make math fun and meaningful in everyday moments! 🧠✨

Reminder: Kindergarten Roundup is right around the corner for YES! The next WCSD Kindergarten Roundup session will be this Tuesday, May 20th, at Youngsville Elementary School from 2:00-6:00 PM. Each elementary school will host a Kindergarten Roundup session so interested parents can meet with various people to learn more about kindergarten and complete helpful screenings. Please see the flyer below or the Registration tab on the district webpage: https://www.wcsdpa.org/o/wcsd/page/registration for more information and the schedule of the last session at WAEC If you know someone else with a child ready for kindergarten, please share the information with them.

Weekly Math Fun: Fractions with Homemade Playdough! 🧂➗🎨 This week, bring math into the kitchen with a hands-on fraction activity your child will love—making playdough! Measuring ingredients offers the perfect opportunity to explore whole, half, and quarter measurements in a real-world setting. Math Learning in the Kitchen: 🍴 Practice Equivalent Fractions – Use different measuring cups to build one whole. 🧠 Build Number Sense – Talk through what it means to double or halve a recipe. 🥣 Compare Quantities – Ask questions like, “Which ingredient do we use the most of?” or “How much more salt than cream of tartar?” 🖐 Reinforce Math Vocabulary – Use terms like cup, half, quarter, double, and equal parts while mixing and measuring. Once the playdough is ready, shape it into numbers, fractions, or math symbols to keep the learning going! Stay tuned for next week's post, where we’ll explore another creative and practical way to practice math at home! ✨📏

Reminder: Kindergarten Roundup is right around the corner for EES! The next WCSD Kindergarten Roundup session will be this Monday, May 12th, at Eisenhower Elementary School from 2:00-6:00 PM. Each elementary school will host a Kindergarten Roundup session so interested parents can meet with various people to learn more about kindergarten and complete helpful screenings. Please see the flyer below or the Registration tab on the district webpage: https://www.wcsdpa.org/o/wcsd/page/registration for more information and the schedule of sessions at YES and WAEC If you know someone else with a child ready for kindergarten, please share the information with them.

Attention Parents and Community Members: The WCSD All-County High School Art Show Opening Reception planned for tonight, May 7th, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM has been cancelled due to an unplanned Power Outage at the Warren Public Library. The show can still be viewed during regular library hours from May 8th until May 16th in the Wetmore Gallery.

Warren Area High School nominates Leihden Wotorson for the C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader for IU5. Leihden has been a leader among his classmates and has proven in his academic and extracurricular endeavors that he is worthy of being a C.L.A.S.S. Act Nominee. Leihden has been an excellent academic student at WAHS and previously at Sheffield Area High School, taking a challenging courseload while being involved in numerous extracurricular activities. Leihden has maintained an excellent GPA while taking advanced courses including AP and Dual Enrollment offerings. Leihden plans on attending college next year to major in a career in the Business/Finance field. In the building Leihden has been active in Key Club, a Class Officer, Varsity Club, the "Flannel Panel", Varsity Basketball, and Varsity Golf. Leihden has been a team captain for both the Sheffield basketball team and this year after transferring for the WAHS basketball team, a testament to his leadership qualities as soon by both schools and coaching staffs. In addition to school sponsored activities, Leihden has been involved in a number of organizations outside of school. He has participated heavily over the years in AAU basketball, traveling long distances throughout the week and to tournaments on the weekends. He has volunteered at the food pantry in Sheffield in his free time. Leihden is admired by administration and the teaching staff for his relentlessly positive attitude and demeanor. He also exhibits a tremendous family bond with his parents and his siblings, seen nightly as he is attending and extremely supportive of his siblings in their athletic and academic endeavors. Most nights, Leihden and his younger sister are the loudest supporters of each other in the gymnasium or on the athletic field. Leihden made the difficult decision to transfer schools due to a looming reconfiguration/consolidation in our school district during his senior year. This decision allowed him to take advanced classes to prepare for his future. These decisions and activities are a testament to his empathy, giving, time-management, tireless work ethic, loyalty, and fearlessness in his convictions, all traits associated with future leaders. Leihden is an excellent representative for Warren Area High School, the town of Sheffield, and Warren County as a whole, and I hope that you will consider Leihden for the C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader program.

Come and view the creative artwork of our High School students here in Warren County. Student artwork was submitted from around the county, currently from: Youngsville High School, Eisenhower Middle High School, Sheffield Middle High School, and Warren Area High School. These hardworking students feature their current artwork from their courses created during the 2024-2025 school year.