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Our Philosophy
It is our challenge that the students of our District become caring, contributing members of the community, the nation, and the world.
Click here to read the full philosophy.
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Baseball Clinic - March 2026
Youth baseball clinics will be held at Washingtonville High School in the gymnasium on March 2, 3, & 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., available to students in grades 3-6. The cost is $60 for all three sessions. Please fill out the form here and return the permission slip and payment to your child's school. Cash or check written to Washingtonville Baseball.
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Taft TSA Club Annual Blood Drive
Taft Elementary School will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. This event is hosted by the Little Doctor's Program, where young students explore the healthcare field and discover the importance of blood donation while saving lives. Click here to sign up. We hope that you are able to support!
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Taft Elementary Annual Basket Bonanza - April 10 at 6:00 p.m.
Save the Date: Taft Elementary's Annual Basket Bonanza, April 10 at 6:00 p.m. Email adeleferrigno@gmail.com if you would like to donate a basket. Come join the fun! Please check ParentSquare for more information. Click here to sign up!
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American Heart Month activities and resources
February is American Heart Month. Check out family activities to participate in and information on how to recognize signs of cardiac arrest below
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JV and varsity boys lacrosse winter clinics
Registration for boys lacrosse open workouts is now available. Students in grades 7 -12 can sign up for sessions from December to February. Sign up through Google Classroom today with code h7ovsov5. For questions and concerns, please contact Coach Salisbury: jsalisbury@wcsdk12.org.
Success Center
The District promotes the social and emotional health for all students, faculty, staff and community members. The District provides resources and virtual steps of action for use.
Click here for more information.
School News
![A Wizard's Path: Liam Ebert]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770929018/wsk12nyus/edlxu6bqyt8fnvslofdm/awizardspath1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770929018/wsk12nyus/edlxu6bqyt8fnvslofdm/awizardspath1.png","width":512}])
Washingtonville High School senior Liam Ebert excels academically and athletically; with an impressive 4.0 grade point average while balancing sports, Liam’s time in Washingtonville has been filled with forever friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Students and staff at Washingtonville High School went head to head to test their knowledge during the WHS Academic League’s annual Teachers vs Students Quiz Bowl Match Up. This event not only assessed their skills, but helped students in the club prepare for the county championship against Warwick this month.
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When winter weather rolls in, Taft Elementary School physical education classes don’t slow down – they head outdoors!
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High School Registration: February 9-27, 2026
Middle School Registration: February 16-March 6, 2026
View the full post for step-by-step instructions for spring 2026 sports registration!
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Across Washingtonville’s elementary schools, students are building skills that go beyond academics through social-emotional learning (SEL) activities designed to help them manage emotions, stay motivated and support one another.
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Attention: Please make sure that your mailbox is clean of snow and dirt and that it is numbered on both sides. It makes it very difficult for our drivers, specifically substitutes, to know where to stop if mailboxes are not visible or properly numbered.
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There are so many examples of individual teachers, aides, drivers, safety, and other District staff who are making a difference in the lives of our children throughout our buildings. It is time to recognize these special individuals.
Nominations will be taken on a rolling basis until the 5th of each month. To nominate an individual for the Board of Education Making a Difference Recognition: Click Here!
![26 students selected for All-County ensembles at WHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769806373/wsk12nyus/krh0l3gtjcrjs8h1jkmo/awizardspath.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769806373/wsk12nyus/krh0l3gtjcrjs8h1jkmo/awizardspath.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769806373/wsk12nyus/krh0l3gtjcrjs8h1jkmo/awizardspath.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769806373/wsk12nyus/krh0l3gtjcrjs8h1jkmo/awizardspath.png","width":1024}])
Congratulations to the 26 Washingtonville High School students who performed in the Orange County Honors Band, Chorus and Orchestra Music Festival on January 23-24.
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For Washingtonville High School senior Megan Bushey, leadership shows up in many forms. Whether it’s center stage with her Irish dance community, on the field during softball games or through tracking her peers' community service hours with carefully managed spreadsheets.
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