October 9 2020

As we head into a three-day weekend, here are some updates going into the week of October 13-16. I hope our families will have a chance to enjoy the long weekend!

Half-Day Friday October 16 - Update for PM BOCES Students

We will be having a half-day Superintendent's Workshop Day on Friday, October 16, across the District. Our arrival time will still be the same, but our dismissal time will be 10:31 a.m. Update: There will be no afternoon BOCES on the October 16. BOCES students will have their day end at 9:30 a.m.                                                                     

Operoo/Attendance Update  

Just a reminder that students that are either fully remote, or on remote days  students on the hybrid model, need to submit attendance via Operoo. The attendance is part of our required reporting for the state. If you are having issues with the Operoo account you can reach out to our registrar's office at: centralregistrar@westegenesee.org.

Hot Lunches Are Back at WGHS

Hot lunches are now being served on a daily basis at the high school. Students still need to pre-order through the Nutrislice system. Students will still be eating in classrooms. The link for Nutrislice is: https://westgenesee.nutrislice.com/menu/.

Next Remote Materials Pick-Up Day: October 14

Our next remote material pick-up day will be October 14. There will be two time frames. The first will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and the second will be from 12:30-3:00 p.m. Items can be picked up on the atrium side of the school. Please use the Applebees entrance from West Genesee Street. 

Note from Our Nurses

Please read the Notes from the West Genesee Nurses in regards to COVID-19 symptoms and testing by clicking here.

Financial Aid 

Financial Aid information is now available from the West Genesee High School homepage. Please click on Counseling Services. then click on the Financial Aid link for 2020-2021 or go directly to the video by clicking here. Mark Hill, Director of Financial Aid at ESF, gives you a video presentation to listen to for support on this process.   

Payment for AP Exams Due November 1

Students who are taking AP Exams need to turn in their payments by November 1. Please reach out to Mr. Vaughan in the Gold House Office if you have any further questions. 

Athletics Department Letter about Fans at Contests

The Athletics Director sent out a letter to announce that WGCSD has decided to now allow us to accommodate fans at contests for ALL LEVELS (V, JV, 8/9, and 7/8) as long as the guidelines listed in the letter are met. Click here to read the letter.

Have a great weekend! Be safe and be well.

Wayne Ackles 

Executive Principal 

West Genesee High School