At the School Board meeting on Monday, March 8th, the school calendar was
amended to change the following dates to 11:30 early dismissals for the purpose of teacher in-service:
March 19, 2021
March 26, 2021
April 16, 2021
April 23, 2021
April 30, 2021
May 7, 2021
May 14, 2021
May 21, 2021
May 28, 2021
Students Leaving via Bus Transportation
Beginning at 11:11 am, students will be dismissed out the canopy doors according to the staggered dismissal schedule. The buses will depart to the High School at approximately 11:17 am and will begin to transport students home at 11:30 am.
Students Leaving via Parent/Guardian Transportation
We will continue to follow a staggered dismissal procedure. Students will be released to parents once the buses arrive on campus.
Bagged lunches will be provided to students to take home.
Regards,
Christopher Caruso, Ed.D.
Principal
WAMS Virtual Open House - 2020-2021
WAMS Reopening Plans for 2020-2021
Attention Parents/Guardians: Peanut Allergies
This year we welcome several students to our school with allergies to peanuts and/or other nuts. We invite your help and cooperation to help them stay safe.
Reactions range from mild to life threatening. Any exposure to peanuts or nuts may cause an allergic reaction that requires emergency medical treatment. To reduce the chance of this occurring, we are asking that you do not send any peanut- or nut-containing products to school with your child that will be eaten in the classroom.
We look forward to working together with you to have a wonderful year. If you have any questions, please call Mary Ellen Olsheski, School Nurse, at (570) 226‑4557 ext. 3060.
Music Department Website Now Open
The WAMS Music Department is building a new website to provide information on all things music in the Middle School. It's a work-in-progress, but check it out at http://musicwams.weebly.com!
Wallenpaupack Youth Sports Equipment Exchange
Do you have sports equipment you've outgrown? Would you like to pick up some 'slightly used' equipment at low prices? If you answered 'Yes' to either of those questions, then check out the information on the Wallenpaupack Youth Sports Equipment Exchange.
Dress Code Information - Updated for 2019-2020 The Wallenpaupack Area School District has a dress code for our students. Students and parents should become familiar with the guidelines before shopping for school clothes. The guidelines can be found here.
Attendance To report a student absent, between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m.
Please include: your name, student's name, date and reason for absence. If you have children in more than one building, each building must be contacted. For more information, please see the Parent/Student Handbook
Important: Please be aware that the official opening of school is 7:50 am. Also, please be aware that children arriving after 8:00 am are marked tardy.
If you are going to pick up a student from school at dismissal time, you must send a note with your child. If someone else is picking up your child, please state so in note. If we do not have a note, the student will be placed on their bus home.
Breakfast Program Hot breakfasts are served every morning in the MS Cafeteria from 7:30 am to 8:10 am. The price is $1.95. Students who receive free/reduced lunch also receive free/reduced breakfast ($.30).