West Greene School District

5th Grade Students in Miss Garber's Science Class are collaborating to recall what they learned from their Prisms Virtual Reality Phase Changes Lesson. The students are sharing what they learning with one another and using that knowledge to answer the Elaborate questions presented within the Transfer Day Assignment. Way to go, Pioneers!

We would like to invite families and members of the community to read We're Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger in the story stroll stands. A huge thanks goes out to Mrs. Kim Grimes and Miss Leeann Danley for installing the new book in the stands. Mrs. Stephanie Bohon designed the questions and activities that go along with the story stroll. We hope you'll enjoy going on a leaf hunt this fall!

Miss Garber’s 5th Grade Science class is using Prisms VR to learn about Phase Changes. Their task is to create the best space suit for all conditions in space!

Kindergarten had a wonderful time celebrating Johnny Appleseed's Birthday September 26. Can you believe he is 251 years old? The students in Mrs. Shaffer's and Mrs. Hart's classrooms had a visit from Johnny. He read the story of The Bad Apple a tale of friendship. The students graphed their favorite apples, made homemade applesauce, had a taste test, counted apples, made an apple craft, learned how to make an apple smile and discovered what shape lives inside an apple house! Thank you Ms. Whitlatch for sharing in our Kindergarten Apple adventure! It was a Fun Friday Apple event!

We are proud to announce and celebrate the induction of three outstanding Pioneers into the West Greene Pioneer Athletic Hall of Fame: 🏅 Kevin Guthrie 🏅 Arnold Wilson 🏅 Madison Renner Each of these individuals has left a lasting mark on Pioneer athletics through their dedication, talent, and sportsmanship. Their achievements, both on and off the field, exemplify what it means to be a Pioneer. Please join us in congratulating Kevin, Arnold, and Madison on this well-deserved honor!

September 2025 Regularly Scheduled School Board Meeting
Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM Regular Meeting
Location: WG Admin Conference Room
Zoom: https://iu1-org.zoom.us/j/91437916781?pwd=L0pZb3BsNlRDaUtQNVF2c1hrSjFEZz09

Students in Miss Garber's 5th Grade Social Studies Class are researching historical facts about Pennsylvania. The students have found the Pennsylvania state bird, state flower, motto, capital, founder, and historical landmarks! Way to go Pioneer 5th Graders!

Students in Miss Garber's 5th Grade Science Class are learning about what plants need in order to grow! The students are using Notice and Wonder techniques as well as an online learning platform called Legends of Learning to help them to learn and understand what plants need to grow.

🏈🍁Football Saturday means chicken 🐓 and wings! 🐔🪽

Mrs. Anton's class read our current book in the story stroll with the 8th graders in Mrs. Fedak's class. Thank you to Mrs. Bohon, Mrs. Fedak, Officer Wood, and Miss Danley for collaborating for this activity!

Mrs. Renner, Mrs. Behm, and Mrs. Allen took their classes out to the story stroll during the beautiful days we've had this week!

🔬Did you know West Greene has its very own Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM)! This is such a wonderful and unique piece of equipment our high schoolers get to use personally. Soon our students will be running the microscope themselves but first they have to learn how to properly use other equipment we have in our science department including our autoclave. 🥼Mr. Shamay gave our students a run down of how to properly dry their samples in our autoclave, which is necessary prior to using our SEM. Here you can see some of our sophomores collecting items right behind our school. 🕷️🌻Soon we'll be looking at spiders, flowers and even grasshoppers under our microscope!

The 7th grade students in Mrs. Fedak's class were busy reading to the kindergarteners in Mrs. Shaffer's class at the story stroll! A thank you goes out to Mrs. Fedak, Mrs. Bohon, Mrs. Lana Miller, Mrs. Jaclyn Ketchem, and Officer Wood for helping with this activity!

Students in Mrs. Hart's class were accompanied to the story stroll on such a beautiful day by Mrs. Fedak and her 7th grade students, Mrs. Bohon, Mrs. Lana Miller, Mrs. Kim Grimes, and Officer Shawn Wood! We are thankful for all those who made the visit possible!

Students from Mrs. Stoffa's and Miss Prezel's classes read The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach with Miss Prezel, Mrs. Bohon, Mrs. Fedak and her eighth grade students, Officer Wood, and Miss Danley!

Mrs. Moore's class and Mr. Jackson's class went to the story stroll to do a shared reading of The Very Impatient Caterpillar with Mrs. Fedak and her 8th grade students, Mrs. Bohon, Mr. Jackson, Officer Wood, and Miss Danley.

Students in Miss Garber's 5th Grade Science and Social Studies class are using an online learning platform called iCivics. They are learning about the Constitution as they celebrate Constitution Day. The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787 and Constitution Day became a Federal Holiday in 2004.

Get ready, Pioneers — Hargus Creek Designs is back with a fresh new design! 🚨 This Friday, September 19th, we’re releasing our second exclusive Pioneer T-shirt — and you’ll definitely want to grab one before they’re gone.

✨ Only $10 each
✨ Available during 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 9th periods
✨ Sold in Mrs. Hildreth’s room
✨ First come, first served — no preorders, no holds!

Show your Pioneer Pride with this one-of-a-kind, student-made shirt. Don’t wait — once they sell out, that’s it! 👕🔥

Mr. Rychtarsky’s classes observed the 24th Anniversary of 9/11 by watching the official video from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum on Thursday, September 11. The video offers a moving glimpse into the personal stories of four survivors of the terrorist attacks that shook America to its core.

As a follow-up, students are working through a self-paced webquest that allows them to explore more information about the events of 9/11. Through this activity, they are hearing additional firsthand accounts from survivors and family members of those who were lost.

This experience is a part of our continued effort to honor the memories of those affected and ensure that we Never Forget. Where were you when the World Stopped Turning?

Mrs. Riffle’s 4th graders wrapped up their first math topic of the year! They explored place value, standard form, expanded form, and word form—then teamed up with Mrs. Kravits for a fun fall craftivity to share their learning and decorate the hall! 🍂✏️