BuildingConfirmed Positive CasesQuarantined CasesWest Greene Elementary Center523West Greene JR/SR High School19West Greene Administration/Faculty/Support Staff01 Updated: 1/27/2022 @ 3:37 PMThis information will be updated at least every Tuesday and Thursday. READ MORE >

The Second Grade classes collected items for the Waynesburg Animal Shelter in honor of Dr. Jones. They decided to forgo getting exchange gifts and donate to a needy animal this winter. Thanks to the WGEPO for their help as well. Thanks to all that contributed! We are very proud of our students. READ MORE >

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Dear Families,Recently, our district has seen a significant increase in COVID-relatedquarantines and confirmed positive cases among all building faculty,staff, and students.Throughout this weekend, we have continued to receive notice ofconfirmed positive cases and quarantine situations which has created astrain on our ability to safely host in-person instruction... READ MORE >

New this year, the West Greene School District is offering an elective history course entilted, Greene County History. This course is being taught by West Greene's own local historian, Mr. Zach Patton. A special "Thank You" goes out to the Greene County Historical Society, who has graciously donated the textbooks for this course. READ MORE >

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Online Learning Expecations for teachers, students, and families.Click Here! READ MORE >

Dear Families,Happy New Year!As we continue to progress through the winter months, it is importantthat the community is aware of weather-related events that may effectour efforts to host in-person instruction.The district had applied and had been approved for the 2021-2022school year, under section 520.1, to determine our mode of instructionthat can qualify towards... READ MORE >

CUSTODIAN - West Greene School District Full-time permanent position with benefits Application packets available at the District Office or by calling 724-499-5183 X 2210. Submit application, cover letter, resume, three letters of reference and clearances to: Brian R. Jackson, Superintendent, West Greene School District, 1352 Hargus Creek Road, Suite D100,... READ MORE >

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West Greene School District experienced the loss of one of its most valued teachers on October 25, 2021, when Dr. Kurt Jones passed away. Dr. Jones positively influenced the lives ofcountless students in the West Greene community over the last 12 years in his role as biologyteacher. Dr. Jones believed that true learning came not just from classroom experiences,... READ MORE >

The December 2021 School Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021 @ 6 PM in the District Board Room. The meeting will also be live on Zoom. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook page. Click the agenda link below:Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

The NHS is sponsoring a supply drive for the Greene County Humane Society.In memory of Dr. Kurt Jones Preferred Items Dog and Cat food, Canned or dry (Purina, Pedigree, Alpo)Laundry Detergent (any brand)Blue Dawn dishwashing liquidsUsed flat sheets, towels, and washcloths Kongs dog toysCollect rings from gallon milk jugs(kitty toy)Monetary donation... READ MORE >

Send letter of interest and resume to Brian Jackson, Superintendent, 1352 Hargus Creek Road, Suite D100, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Deadline to apply is December 3, 2021, with public interviews to be held immediately after the Reorganization Meeting on December 9, 2021, in the District Office Board Room. READ MORE >

If you are interested in volunteering as a field trip chaperone, please contact your child's school office for more information. READ MORE >

The November 2021 School Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 @ 6 PM in the District Board Room. The meeting will also be live on Zoom. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook page. Click the agenda link below:Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

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WPIAL Playoff Tickets West Greene will be hosting the First Round WPIAL Football Playoffs this Friday at 7:00 pm. This is a WPIAL sanctioned event and their ticketing rules apply to our students and staff. Students have an opportunity to purchase discounted ($5) student tickets on a pre-sale basis only. Students and Parents of school-aged children can... READ MORE >

The October 2021 School Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 @ 6 PM in the District Board Room. The meeting will also be live on Zoom. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook page.Click the agenda link below:Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Dear Families, We have added 2 new sections to our website that contains additional resources that are aligned with our new enVision Math 2020 core. Check it out under your child's school section and click on "enVision Math Parent/Student Home Resources." Here you will find additional practice and answer keys for each and every lesson in enVision math, as well... READ MORE >

Attention West Greene School District residents ages 65+...Catch all of the action with your WGSD Athletic Senior Citizen Pass for one single price of $5.Contact the high school office for more information. READ MORE >

Throughout the pandemic, the West Greene School District prides itself on being able to operate our schools in a safe and effective manner so that we can maximize our ability to provide in-person instruction to our students. The district has adopted a health and safety plan that includes maximizing social distancing whenever possible, including 3-6 feet of social... READ MORE >

Here is the list of state and federally mandated vaccinations (Non-Covid) required for all students in grades K-12. Please contact our school nurse, Mrs. Tracy Cole for further questions.School Vaccination Requirements READ MORE >

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Do you know some of the differences between a West Greene education versus a traditional outside cyber school education?*The comparison data has been pulled from the PA Future Ready Index. READ MORE >

The West Greene School District is set to receive American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER III funds to be used to address our pandemic recovery and be better prepared for future events. These reimbursable funds are available to the district through September 30, 2024. We are seeking stakeholder input as part of our planning process on how the funds should be spent. This... READ MORE >

The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The... READ MORE >

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The link below is the budget presentation that was presented to the WGSD Board of Education on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the monthly school board meeting. The preliminary budget has been approved. The final budget adoption will occur on June 24, 2021. 2021-2022 WGSD Budget Presentation READ MORE >

12- Month Confidential Secretary at the West Greene School District. Performs various secretarial and clerical duties with specialized attention to payroll/ personnel. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information. Skills/ Qualifications: High School Diploma, attention to detail, excellent mathematical skills, and superior... READ MORE >

The May 2021 School Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 @ 6 PM in the high school cafeteria. The meeting will also be live on Zoom. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook page.Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

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The 2021-2022 WGSD Course Selection Handbook is now available. The student scheduling process will be starting within the next few weeks.2021-2022 WGSD Course Selection Handbook READ MORE >

Contact Saundra McGrath at 724-499-5183 x 2210 for more information. READ MORE >

Petermann is now hiring bus drivers. Petermann pays highly competitive wages and provides free CDL training. READ MORE >

The April 2021 School Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021 @ 6 PM in the high school cafeteria. The meeting will also be live on Zoom. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook page.Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Follow the link below to register for the Summer Learning Program being held from June 13-July 8. The program is four weeks long and will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday of each week from 9 AM - 3 PM. Please contact Eric Gaydos for more information.https://forms.gle/x14mUj9y3Vh5... READ MORE >

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Click the link for more detailed information and list of schedules.Flyer and Schedule Information READ MORE >

The March 2021 School Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 @ 6 PM in the high school cafeteria. The meeting will also be live on Zoom. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook page. Click the Agenda link below.Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Pennsylvania school districts are finding a shortage of certified individuals to employ as day-to-day substitutes in all classrooms. To help alleviate this dilemma, Intermediate Unit 1 has entered into a partnership with several of our local districts to create a position of Emergency Substitute. Intermediate Unit 1 posts on its website when applications are being... READ MORE >

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West Greene will be offering the SAT on Tuesday, April 13th starting at 8:30 in the morning. Interested 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students are encouraged to register through Mrs. Cowden via email or in the main office. The cost of the exam is $52 or $68 with the essay. READ MORE >

We are now hiring substitute teachers! $125/day - Substitute Teacher$135/day - Teacher Certified PSERS Retiree READ MORE >

The February 2021 School Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 @ 6 PM in the high school cafeteria. The meeting will also be live on Zoom. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook page. Click the Agenda link below.Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

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Please review the district's plan for remote instructional days as we progress through the remainder of the school year.Remote Instruction Days READ MORE >

The January 2021 School Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 @ 6 PM in the high school cafeteria. The meeting will also be live on Zoom. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook page.Click the Agenda link below. Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

The West Greene School District will start Winter Break on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 through Sunday, January 3, 2021. READ MORE >

The December 2020 School Board/Reorganization Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 @ 6 PM in the high school cafeteria. The meeting will also be live on Zoom. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook page Reorganization Meeting AgendaBoard Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

The West Greene School District is requiring all faculty, staff, and students over the age of 11 to follow the COVID-19 Information for Travelers Order that went into effect on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Please note that this order is from the PA Dept. of Health, and not WGSD. We are required to enforce this order.If you traveled out of state at any time longer... READ MORE >

The November 2020 School Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 @ 6 PM in the high school cafeteria. The meeting will also be live on Zoom. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook page. Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

The November committee meeting will be held at 6:00pm online and in the JSHS Cafeteria. Connection information will be provided before the meeting on the website.Committee Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Sallie Mae is offering a free webinar on Wednesday, November 11th and Thursday, November 12th on Scholarships: Finding Free Money. Please visit websites included for each date.Wednesday, November 11th -... READ MORE >

The October 2020 School Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 @ 6 PM in the high school cafeteria. The meeting will also be live on Zoom. The link will be posted on our website and Facebook page.October 2020 Agenda READ MORE >

The October committee meeting will be held at 6:00pm online and in the JSHS Cafeteria. Connection information will be provided before the meeting on the website.Committee Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

All Surplus Bid sheets must be turned in to the West Greene School, District Office (1367 Hargus Creek Rd Waynesburg PA 15370) by 3pm, October 22, 2020 in a sealed envelope marked "Bid-Surplus Items". Bids will be opened at 6pm at the Board Meeting. Please contact John McDermitt for all questions, 724-705-4293. BID LIST READ MORE >

As a reminder, the West Greene School District, in following CDC/DOH guidelines, will be able to return to the traditional learning model on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held 9/24/2020 in the JSHS Cafeteria. Check back later for meeting streaming information. Click the link below for the agenda.Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

The WGSD has begun implementation of our 1:1 Initiative. While we would have rather had a traditional deployment of the Chromebooks as we had originally planned, it was just as important for us to get the Chromebooks out to our students so that they could maximize their educational experience through the use of apps, digital plans, and more. We were able to... READ MORE >

Petermann is Hiring and Training Bus Drivers, Free CDL Training. Competitive Wages with Benefits. To learn more or apply, click links below. Employment Flyer Click here to apply today. READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held 8/27/2020 in the JSHS Cafeteria. Check back later for meeting streaming information. Click the link below for the agenda. Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Please check our newest school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year here: 2020 -2021 WGSD School Calendar READ MORE >

The August committee meeting will be held at 6:00pm online and in the JSHS Cafeteria. Connection information will be provided before the meeting on the website.Committee Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Dear Stakeholders,Attached you will find our Return to Learn Plan. We will be formally presenting this document at our board meeting on August 14, 2020, at 7 PM. We are recommending that you attend the Zoom meeting if you have any questions or concerns in order to maintain the Governor's directive of social gatherings. We will have an extremely limited number of... READ MORE >

The WGSD Return to Learn Survey is currently live. We are using your feedback to help guide our return to the classroom.Please click to take the survey: WGSD Return to Learn Survey READ MORE >

Please see the attached agenda for the July 2020 board meeting. READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held 7/23/2020 in the JSHS Cafeteria. Check back later in the week for meeting streaming information. Click the link below for the agenda.Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Join us as Carole Clancy, Director, Bureau of Special Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education, provides an overview for families navigating special education services during the COVID-19 pandemic.Click here for more information. READ MORE >

The WGSD Administrative Team will be presenting the district's Return to Learn - Reopening School Plan to the public at the August WGSD Board Committee Meeting being held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 @ 6 PM.We will release a brochure of our plan immediately before presenting so that families and stakeholders can follow along with the presentation and ask questions... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District has initiated the 28-day review cycle for its new 3-year Comprehensive Plan. Comprehensive planning is critical to leading school improvement work for every school district.The WGSD Mission Statement:The mission of the West Greene School District is to provide educational opportunities to maximize individual potential. The WGSD... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District is hiring a 12-month secretary position. The due date for all applications is by the end of the work day on July 17, 2020.12-Month SecretaryPermanent position with benefits.Submit Application, cover letter, resume three letters of reference, Act 34, Act 151 and FBI Clearances to:Brian R. Jackson, SuperintendentWest Greene School... READ MORE >

Please review the results of our Reopening Schools Parent Survey.https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District is accepting applications from highly qualified individuals for the following positions: 1.) First Grade Teacher 2.) Secondary English/Social Studies Teacher 3.) Learning Support Teacher 4.) Special Education/Gifted Teacher Please submit letter of interest, resume, standard teaching application, transcripts, praxis scores, three... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held 6/25/2020 in the JSHS Cafeteria. Check back later in the week for meeting streaming information. Click the link below for the agenda.Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

We are excited to announce that the West Greene School District is now a Chevron Project Lead the Way school district! Through a $30,000 grant, the district will be offering PLTW STEM courses in 7th and 8th grade in our new STEAM wing.Our STEAM and Computer Science staff have been working hard behind the scenes redesigning our technology/computer science curriculum... READ MORE >

Dear Families,Given the current status of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the West Greene School District is seeking input from Parents/Guardians on the reopening of schools for 2020-21 School Year. We are just starting to receive weekly updated guidance from the PA Department of Education and the Federal Government, so we are in the preliminary stages of planning and... READ MORE >

The June committee meeting will be held at 6:00pm online and in the JSHS Cafeteria.Connection information will be provided before the meeting on the website.Committee Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

We believe that our school district is only as strong as the community that surrounds us. We want to thank you all for your support over the last several months. Some of our staff and students were able to give back to the community during the Corner Cupboard Food Pantry Food Drive last week. We are so very proud of our faculty and students! #PIONEERFORWARD READ MORE >

Please review the updated course catalog when scheduling courses for the 2020-2021 school year.https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held 5/21/2020. Check back later in the week for meeting streaming information. Click the link below for the agenda. Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Please view the schedule for the new Summer Feeding schedule here:West Greene Summer Feeding Schedule READ MORE >

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Updated school calendar for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Tentative Graduation Dates: June 5, 2020 June 19, 2020 July 17, 2020 August 14, 2020(Our goal is to provide our seniors with a traditional graduation ceremony. Please note that we will be following the guidance of the Commonwealth and federal agencies in regard to social distancing and... READ MORE >

PHEAA is offering FAFSA Completion Sessions every Wednesday in May from 9 am to 4 pm.https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >

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The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 4/23/2020.Check back later in the week for meeting streaming information. Click the link below for the agenda.Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Kindergarten registration will begin Monday, April 20th for students who will be 5 years old prior to September 1, 2020. Registration packets will be available at WGEC Monday-Thursday from 7:00 AM-2:30 PM. Packets are also available at our remote feeding distribution locations from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM as follows: Mondays at Richhill Twp. VFD, Tuesdays at Morris Twp.... READ MORE >

PHEAA will be offering a webinar on Thursday, April 23, from 6:00 to 7:00PM to gain a complete understanding of the financial aid process. Parents and students are welcome to watch the webinar. Representatives from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Agency (PHEAA) will be providing an overview of how to apply for all types of financial aid, including completing the... READ MORE >

If you have a child who WILL NOT be eligible for kindergarten next school year, they are eligible for Pre-K at WGEC. Please use the attached link to access the application, additional details and Pre-K contact information. Information about kindergarten registration will be coming out soon. https://drive.google.com/open?... READ MORE >

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Thanks to all those who participated and/or donated to this year’s St. Jude Math-A-Thon. Due to school closure, some donations may not have been turned in. Anyone having Math-A-Thon donations at home can mail them directly to the address below. Please include our Event Code inside your envelope with donations. If possible, print and complete the donation... READ MORE >

The West Greene SD's Continuity of Education Plan has been submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. For any questions or concerns about the plan, please contact the Academic Director's Office or email Mr. Eric Gaydos directly at gaydose@wgsd.org. READ MORE >

We are sorry to announce that the WG Pathways Day must postpone presentations until the fall. For more information or if you are interested in presenting in the future, please visit the West Greene Pathways informational page for more information. READ MORE >

Please follow the link below to view the live stream of the March 2020 School Board Meeting:https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/3218f1b3-62fd-423b-8cb4-227948d675d6 READ MORE >

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As you are well aware, WGSD has initiated its Continuity of Education Plan that will allow students to complete school work either digitally or with paper/pencil. Our teachers have been diligently working to prepare meaningful and engaging digital content that will continue to allow our students to grow. Fortunately, WGSD was able to identify a need for... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon, West Greene School District, along with the rest of our community, have been navigating through some difficult times. As a district, we have been trying to receive answers to the questions that we have. We did, in fact, receive some of those answers throughout the week. While there are still a lot of unknowns, we have decided to proceed with the... READ MORE >

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The WGSD will be hosting a temporary feeding program while our district is closed due to COVID-19. We want to do our best to be prepared to manage each of the 4 sites that will provide meals. Each child, from ages 0-18 can receive a free meal. The child must be present for meal claiming purposes. There will be no eat-in options, this will be a grab-and-go... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Guardians, The West Greene School District Administrative Team has been attending meetings with regard to status updates from the state. The information that we receive is very fluid in this historic situation. Please keep in mind that direction about how the state and school district can proceed are tied to the federal regulations that we must... READ MORE >

Please visit our friends at WQED/PBS Kids for assistance with talking to your child about the Corona-virus.https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus READ MORE >

Attached is the official letter from the West Greene School District with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic and our measures moving forward. https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >

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Third Graders in Mrs. Vensko's class recently participated in a three-part literacy project. First, students chose a biography chapter book to read in class and at home. After reading the chapter book, students wrote a multi-paragraph book report explaining what they learned about the famous person. Last, with the help of their family, students used their... READ MORE >

West Greene Elementary celebrated Read Across America Week March 2-5, 2020. The entire elementary school celebrated by having theme days and by receiving Dr. Seuss school supplies. The kindergarten, first grade, and second grade classrooms had high school readers read them a variety of children’s books. Jade Renner, Benji Shaner, and Keri Shipman... READ MORE >

Thanks to our Buildings and Grounds Director and custodial crew, the West Greene School District is taking all precautions necessary to continue operating in a clean and safe work environment. Please continue practicing good hygiene techniques with your children. You can learn more by clicking the link for more information about the Coronavirus that has been... READ MORE >

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The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 2/27/2020 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

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Please follow the link to review the state mandated graduation requirements commencing with the Class of 2022. If you have any further questions, please contact the Guidance Office.https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >

West Greene Varsity Wrestling will host the WPIAL AA Section 1 Team Fifth Place qualifying match Wednesday January 22, 2020 at 7:00 pm against Fort Cherry. The winner of the match will qualify for the 2020 WPIAL AA Team Wrestling Championship. READ MORE >

"Waynesburg University will be holding a Mock Crime Scene Workshop on Saturday, March 14, 202 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You may register with the admissions office or at http://www.waynesburg.edu/admissions/schedule-visit/group-visit under Specialty Visitation Days." READ MORE >

"The Bowlby Library will be holding an SAT Crash Course on Saturday, February 22, 2020. For more information or to register contact the Bowlby Library at 724-627-9776." READ MORE >

Vo-Ag and STEAM courses are getting a boost through grant funding...Read more here: News Story READ MORE >

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Great team work by Karlie Wright, Matt Snyder, Melissa Ullom, and WG Administration on bringing additional funding to the district that will help advance our Vo-Ag programs at WGSD! Please read the press release below:The West Greene School District has been awarded $32,490 in state grants to support needed upgrades to its agriculture education facilities, thanks... READ MORE >

ATTENTION ALL WEST GREENE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI: This is an exciting opportunity for you to share your unique experiences/path after WGHS graduation in a small group setting to current WGHS students. This is a great way to inspire current students, as we hope to provide them with a wide variety of experiences to help them make well-informed decisions about... READ MORE >

West Greene Peer Mentoring and FFA programs co-sponsored a toy drive to collect new, unwrapped toys for Christmas gifts to needy children of Greene County. The 150 collected toys will be distributed through the Tri-County Leathernecks’ Toys for Tots program. Special thanks to high school students Lexie VanDyne and Kaden Bennington for their hard work and... READ MORE >

The District currently has an open seat on the Board of School Directors, If interested please reference the attached document for details. Vacant Board Seat Information READ MORE >

Congratulations to Benji Shaner, West Greene's very own newly published author! Benji wrote a poem that has been published in the 2019 edition of the American Poetry Library's Student Poetry Collection. Good job, Benji!" Here is a link to the poetry website for Benji's poem - https://www.libraryofpoetry.com/illustrious READ MORE >

WG Peer Mentoring and WG FFA are sponsoring a Toy Drive for Greene County youth December 9-13. Donations of all new toys will be accepted. Donation from Jr-Sr High School students can be dropped off in the Junior-Senior High School Lobby. Donations from Elementary students can be dropped off in the Elementary Center Lobby.Donations will benefit the Tri-County... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 12/5/2019 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board/Reorganization at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Check out the Paint the Plow article featured in the Herald Standard. https://www.heraldstandard.com/gcm/news/local_news/online-voting-opens-monday-for-paint-the-plow-program/article_d16d210e-07d5-11ea-bb1b-c37042d0bb5a.html Clink on the link below to cast your votes. Go Pioneers! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D12PlowTest READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 11/21/2019 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm.Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Thank you to the 2019 West Greene Junior-Senior High School representatives of the WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit. Congratulations to the West Greene Community for being honored today as one of four WPIAL Sportsmanship winners. READ MORE >

WGEC is conducting a Snack Drive to support Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and WVU Children's Hospital. Please see the attached flyer for details or contact Mrs. Jessie Riffle at rifflej@wgsd.org for more details. READ MORE >

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The WPIAL has released our site, and the game will be held at Trinity Middle School at 7:00. Adult tickets are still $7 (pre-sale and/or at the gate). Student tickets are $5, and are available during pre-sale only. There will be NO STUDENT TICKETS SOLD AT THE GATE, all gate tickets will be $7. Please make every attempt to get your pre-sale tickets at the... READ MORE >

The West Greene Elementary School wishes to extend an invitation to the veterans who are family members or friends of our students. When: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Where: West Greene High School Auditorium (enter through MS/HS main entrance) Time: The program will begin at 9:00 a.m. Light refreshments will be... READ MORE >

Online ticket sales for Friday's Semifinal playoff game at Trinity Middle School are available at GoFan. Use the link below to purchase tickets online. https://gofan.co/app/events/71854 READ MORE >

Representatives from PennDOT stopped by West Greene Junior-Senior High School to take a photo of the Paint the Plow entry. Good work kids! READ MORE >

Members of the Center Township Volunteer Fire Department visited West Greene on Friday, October 18th and taught the elementary students about fire safety. A special thanks goes out to Acting Chief, Casey Cook for continuing the program this year while Chief Charlie Jones is recuperating. Get well soon Chief! READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 10/24/2019 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm.Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

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The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 9/26/2019 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Board Meeting AgendaBoard Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Parent Portal instruction that parents/guardians have received are for new account creation. If you have previously created an account you can disregard the instructions and use the account username and password that you created in the past. If you need further assistance please e-mail sakais@wgsd.orgClick on the link below to take you to the Visions Portal... READ MORE >

Don't forget that Elementary Center Picture day is Tuesday September 24. Say Cheese! READ MORE >

West Greene students have been working on their pain the plow project with Mrs. Stewart and here is our finished product to enter in this years competetion. READ MORE >

WE NEED YOUR HELP! The Student Government Association of the West Greene Junior Senior High School wants to honor alumni by constructing an honor wall. We wish to honor all West Greene Graduates who enlisted in the military, or serve or served as a first responder. WE NEED YOUR HELP GATHERING INFORMATION ... READ MORE >

Fifty-eight students in grades fourth through sixth were honored for their outstanding performance on last year's PSSA on Friday, September 13th in the high school auditorium. Thank you to all of the parents and family members who attended to show support for these "Academic All-Stars." READ MORE >

EQT STEM Days was a huge success at WGEC. Students in grades Third through Sixth were able to participate in hands-on learning stations which taught students about Coding Algorithms, Robotics, Design Thinking, Solution Development and STEM Careers. We are extremely grateful to EQT and the EdVenture Group for making this opportunity possible and providing Sphero... READ MORE >

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The junior-senior high school will be hosting a 7th grade orientation on Thursday, August 22nd from 6-7 p.m. Students and their parents or guardians are invited to come and meet our staff, tour the building, and discuss grading, scheduling, promotion, graduation, scholarship, and college and career readiness. READ MORE >

Check out what West Greene has ordered for their maker space through the IU 1 Innovation Grant supported by the Claude Worthington Benedum, Chevron, and EQT foundations. The Innovation Grants are available to schools in the following counties: Pennsylvania: Fayette, Greene, and Washington countiesWest Virginia: Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Hancock, Wetzel, Barbour,... READ MORE >

Come join West Greene at the EQT Rec Center for a meeting to discuss EQT's positive impact on our community and education. READ MORE >

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West Greene School District received the Program for Educational Improvement Organizations grant in the award of $6,000. This grant was made possible by a contribution from First National Bank to the Community Foundation of Greene County. This funding will be used to start the West Greene Drone Academy.... READ MORE >

West Greene partnered with Ryerson Station to complete a stream study with students attending the summer camp run by Kayla Hildreth to identify macro invertebrates and gauge the quality of the water source based on the macro identification. READ MORE >

There have been changes made to our school district's visitor policy which will go into effect beginning this school year. In order to visit our school during the school day, you must present a government issued ID (drivers' license, passport, military ID, etc.) to either school office and you will be issued a visitor's pass. To read the complete policy, please... READ MORE >

The Draft Greene Comprehensive Plan Update is now available for public review & comment. This document was developed collaboratively with public and stakeholder input as a decision-making guide for elected and appointed officials of Greene County for years to come. It contains goals and strategies that will help the County and its municipalities achieve a... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 7/25/2019 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

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The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 6/27/2019 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

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West Greene will be playing in the Semi-Final round of the PIAA State playoffs, Tuesday, June 11, 2019. We will play Dubois Central Catholic, AT Slippery Rock University, at 12:00 pm. Slippery Rock University is located at 241 Harmony Rd, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 READ MORE >

West Greene will be playing in the quarterfinals round of the PIAA State playoffs, Thursday, June 6, 2019. We will play Clarion HS, AT Slippery Rock University, at 2:00. Slippery Rock University is located at 241 Harmony Rd, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 READ MORE >

Dear Parents, The West Greene Middle School faculty would like to invite you to the Middle School Awards Ceremony which will take place on Wednesday May 29th from 8:30 - 10:30am. This ceremony is held each year to recognize the accomplishments and successes of some of our students. There will be several awards given out across a variety of subjects, as well as... READ MORE >

The Pantry Boxes are painted and ready for install throughout the communities within the West Greene School District. Without the partnership with the Chevron Center for Corporate Social Responsibility none of this would have been possible for our students to make an impact on their community. The Art Club and high school art classes were asked to paint the... READ MORE >

West Greene Anatomy and Physiology class had the opportunity to view an open heart surgery procedure at Allegheny General Hospital. The students were guided through viewing the procedure by a host in the observation deck above the surgery table. Not only did they view the surgery, but had the opportunity to discuss the procedure, careers and many other items with... READ MORE >

The West Greene girls softball team will play Jefferson-Morgan this coming Wednesday (May 22), at Trinity, with game start time scheduled for 4:00. The game will be at Trinity Middle School. 50 Scenic Dr, Washington, PA 15301 http://wpial.org/wp-content/up... READ MORE >

The WG Video Production Team is Live Streaming Graduation for the Class of 2019 (Friday, May 31, 2019)! Keepsake DVDs will be created of the event, and can be purchased for only $10 each! To pre-order your copy of the Graduation DVD, please visit this link to download an order form: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uPU0G8CIHVymZ-yyOrNr3Svy56QQ8_o0Orders can also... READ MORE >

The boys baseball bracket has been announced/released. The boys were awarded an 8/9 match up with Eden Christian. The game will be played on Wed. May 15, at 2:00 pm at Boyce Mayview Park. Congratulations boys, and let's go win one on Wednesday!!!!!! The address to the field is: 1551 Mayview Road Upper St. Clair Pa 152411A WPIAL Baseball Bracket READ MORE >

West Greene’s Envirothon Team competed in the county wide Envirothon competition today and were a great representation of the West Greene School District. READ MORE >

The 7th Grade art students are currently practicing recycle art, taking plastic shopping bags and turning them into a usable product. Be looking for finished products to come soon READ MORE >

West Greene School District hosted the first ever Golympics event for all the schools in Greene County. Jefferson Morgan, Carmichaels, IU 1 Waynesburg Campus, and West Greene all had students in attendance. The Peer Mentoring students helped design and ran the entire event themselves being assigned to activities and groups of students as well as utility workers... READ MORE >

See Highlight Video Herehttps://vimeo.com/333823833?mc_cid=b879d2e15c&mc_eid=b31858f414 The Chevron Center for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR Center) at Waynesburg University recently held its inaugural corporate volunteer event during the celebration of National Volunteer Week. Nearly 70 volunteers from 12 member companies participated in 11 projects at... READ MORE >

REMINDER: COMMITTEE MEETING TONIGHT Wednesday 5/08/19. MEETING WAS ADVERTISED IN THE OBSERVER-REPORTER ON Sunday 5/05/19. Wednesday, May 8, 2019Committee Meeting 6:00 PMJunior-Senior High School Cafeteria BUILDING & SITES 1.) Discussion - Behind the Building Paving/Drainage Project EDUCATIONAL PLANNING 1.) Discussion - Eric... READ MORE >

Students in grades 4-6 will present the annual spring music program on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:00 PM. Members of the guitar ensemble and the elementary band will open the show. Those performances will be followed by a mini musical entitled Harmony High, a show about a strange new school where the students sing in every class. Please come out and support our very... READ MORE >

We had two students place in the 2019 Greene County Law Day Art Competition. Madison Gray took 1st place in the 6th -8th Grade Division and Ella Scott took 2nd Place in the same division. Students from West Greene, Carmichaels, and Central Greene participated in the competition. Students were judged on their artwork, how well their artwork fit the theme of "Free... READ MORE >

Drew Wise was rewarded with a BotsIQ Scholarship Saturday April 27th at the 2019 BotsIQ Finals hosted at California University of PA. Drew received the $1000 scholarship after applying and completing 5 ToolingU Courses and was the only Greene County Participant to earn this honor. READ MORE >

Greene County Conservation District Annual Poster Contest - theme: Life in the Soil: Dig Deeper 1st Place — Elizabeth Bell, 7th Grade 2nd Place — London Whipkey, 8th Grade READ MORE >

Congratulations to West Greene junior, Alyssin Thomas! She is the 2018 Pennsylvania State Champion in auto refinishing, and she will advance to the national competition this summer. She has earned a total of $21,800.00 in scholarships for the post-secondary institution that she plans to attend. Way to go, Alyssin! READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 4/25/2019 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Board Meeting AgendaNew Business Items READ MORE >

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The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 3/28/2019 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

https://observer-reporter.com/publications/greenecoliving/have-you-met-curt-hughes/article_efb1e0c4-33bd-11e9-93d1-ff7e7704e9a5.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share READ MORE >

Eighth grade students Sophia Plock and Emily Wise attended the PMEA Jr. High District Choir Festival at Central Catholic High School this past weekend. The two day festival was hosted by Dr. Michael Mackey and was under the direction of Ms. Stacey Brett Conner, director of choral activities at Chatham University. Thirty nine school districts were represented by one... READ MORE >

Friday, March 15 at 7:00 PM, in the Waynesburg Central High School Auditorium, is the Annual County Band & Choir Concert! Come see the combined talents of select Band and Choir members from all 5 county schools as they merge for a night of fascinating concert entertainment!If you are unable to make it out to the concert, follow the link below; the West Greene Video... READ MORE >

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Eighth grade students worked together in groups of 3-4 students in order to complete a research and painting project on a native Pennsylvania flowering plant. They chose a flowering plant from a list of native Pennsylvania plants. Then they completed a short research project about the characteristics of their plant and crafted an essay about it based on their... READ MORE >

Pioneer Nation, Get your official Pioneer Nation Gear. Click on the Shop Now Link at the bottom of the e-mail and enter the Access Code (WQDzXYuezh) to get to the Store. The Pioneer Nation Shop will be open from March 8 to March 22. Please forward on to anyone that might be interested. Link to Shop: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/... Access Code: WQDzXYuezh READ MORE >

Computing is a powerful tool to solve problems across the full spectrum of human endeavor. To reveal this to students and teachers, West Greene School District has developed an interdisciplinary program facilitated by a team of teachers. Students move seamlessly between a mechatronics engineering course, an aquaponics agricultural sciences course , and a computer... READ MORE >

The EdVenture Group, Inc. Receives EQT Foundation Grant to bring EQT STEM Days Program to two Greene County Schools Morgantown, West Virginia – The EdVenture Group, Inc. received a recent grant from the EQT Foundation to bring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programming to two rural Pennsylvania schools. The program, EQT STEM Days, will... READ MORE >

Pioneer Nation. There will be a Fan Bus heading to the Petersen Events Center for the WPIAL Girls Basketball Championship Game Friday March 1, 2019. Interested individuals need to have a Pre-Sale Ticket purchased In order to ride the Fan Bus. Bus will depart from the Junior-Senior High School at 12:30 pm on Friday. Let’s pack the Pete! READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 2/28/2019 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Board Meeting AgendaNew Business Agenda READ MORE >

Come out to the CoffeeHouse Showcase this Wednesday evening, where the Pioneer Players will be presenting an evening of fabulous music! The show starts at 7 p.m. in the JSHS Auditorium. If you can't make it, the WG Video Production team will be Live Streaming the event so you can watch from anywhere in the world! Streaming will begin within 20 minutes of the... READ MORE >

Come visit us from 6-8 on Friday February, 22nd to celebrate National FFA Week at the West Greene Agriculture Department. Students will be presenting projects from all aspects of the Ag Mechanization program and the General Agriculture program. READ MORE >

WGEC has been awarded the Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Grant in the Amount of $500.00. This grant was made possible through Burn's Exxon of Wind Ridge and Stuck Enterprises of Waynesburg. This grant will be utilized to enhance math and science programs in West Greene Elementary Center. We would like to thank Burn's Exxon and Stuck Enterprises for their... READ MORE >

Thursday, February 14, 2019Committee Meetings6:00 PM JR/SR High School Presentation: 1.) Cypher & Cypher - 2017-2018 Audit 2.) Administration - Stem Wing (green floor) and Vo Ag & Art Building & Sites (Board action required) 1.) To approve the request of Bordas Mineral Management LLC to use the Junior-Senior High School Auditorium on... READ MORE >

Dear West Greene Parents and Staff, Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience you may have experienced in respect to the transportation issues on February 13, 2019. At West Greene School District, we take pride in ensuring our parent communication lines are always open and transparent. Unfortunately, we did not meet your—or our... READ MORE >

Join the West Greene Pioneer Players on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. for this year’s Coffeehouse Showcase. This show is particularly special. It is Mr. Tanner’s final production at West Greene High School, as he plans to retire at the end of the year. Join us in supporting some of West Greene’s finest talent and one of its most dedicated teachers.... READ MORE >

The WG Video Production team will be Live Streaming the Spelling Bee taking place this Friday (February 8th) in the JSHS Auditorium. If you are unable to attend in person, follow this link to watch online! https://livestream.com/WGVideoClub Streaming will begin within 20 minutes of the start of the event. Following the link will also allow you to watch... READ MORE >

Students enrolled in Kayla Hildreth's STEM 7 and STEM 8 had the opportunity to utilize Makey Makeys thanks to the Lending Library through The IU1. A Makey Makey is a circuit board that can replace various keyboard and mouse functions when connected using a closed looped circuit. Student discussion began by identifying the necessary components of a closed circuit... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 1/24/2019 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

https://observer-reporter.com/living/cfgc-fall-grants/article_cbbbc980-1a7e-11e9-9abf-0bbeb42dcfeb.htmlSee the link above to access the Observer-Reporter article on the Greene County Community Foundation Grants received to support the Trout in the Classroom program as well as the Elementary STEM and Language Arts project. READ MORE >

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Hello again West Greene, I want to let you all know that the Choir and Band Winter Concert is now available for playback, just in time to bring in the Christmas spirit as we begin our break. This is the concert from the evening of Dec. 18. To access it, go to the following address: livestream.com/WGVideoClub If you didn't get to attend that evening, or if you... READ MORE >

The West Greene National Honor Society had a toy drive for the Tri-County Leathernecks Toys for Tots program in Greene County. The toy distribution was held Saturday, December 15, 2018 at several locations throughout Greene County. A big thanks to NHS members and Dr. Doody, NHS Sponsor, for their efforts to assist needy children in Greene County this Christmas. READ MORE >

I wanted to let you all know that if you are interested in viewing the recent NHS Induction Ceremony that Dr. Doody organized on the evening of Dec. 5, that it is now available on our LiveStream account. To access it, go to the following address: livestream.com/WGVideoClub If you didn't get to attend that evening, or if you simply want to watch it... READ MORE >

Christmas is right around the corner; have you purchased for everyone on your list yet? If not, take advantage of this great offer from Shutterfly. Enjoy savings of up to 60% off cards, gifts, books, canvas & calendars. Your purchase will also benefit the WG Publications Team! Follow the link provided here, and click through to Shutterfly or Tiny Prints. Use... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District Board Reorganization meeting will be held on 12/6/2018 in the High School Cafeteria, Reorganization meeting at 6pm Regular Board Meeting following.Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Students from the five Greene County school districts had the opportunity to visit with 70 different colleges, universities, and branches of the military at the Greene County College Fair on Thursday, November 15. The county-wide college fair offered West Greene students in grades 10-12 the opportunity to focus on post-secondary education planning. Pictured are... READ MORE >

Seven West Greene students participated in the inaugural Jr. High County Band and Choir Festival, held at Waynesburg Central High School on November 15 and 16. Seventh- and eighth-grade students from all five districts in Greene County came together for the two day festival that culminated in a concert on Friday night. During their time together the students were... READ MORE >

On November 1, the Women in Science (WIS) club from Duquesne University sponsored a trip for West Greene's science students to a mine drainage site where engineers from BIOMOST explained the design and chemistry of a passive remediation system to remove dissolved metals from the mine drainage. READ MORE >

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WG Publications is pre-selling copies of our Pioneer Cookbook. The book will be packed with over 100 great recipes from all of Pioneer Nation, and will be ready in time to make great Christmas gifts for everyone on your list! Pre-Order books are only $10 each, and $5 from each book sold can help a 7th through 12th grade student earn a free yearbook this year! ... READ MORE >

The @PADepartmentofEducation just launched the Future Ready PA Index, an online, one-stop shop that provides a clear and easy-to-navigate platform for viewing information on student and school success. How does it evaluate student and school success? We know students and the schools that serve them are much more than the results of standardized tests. The Future... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 11/15/2018 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

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Ranger Andy Lariviere from Ryerson Station State Park came to visit Mrs. Patton’s second grade classroom to speak about signs of fall. The students learned about the importance of trees, and the wildlife that depends on them. The played a game with acorns to show the relationship of a trees harvest to the survival of animals. The students also got to... READ MORE >

Mushrooms are sprouting up in Second Grade Mr. David Russo came to Mrs. Patton’s second grade classroom to share one of his favorite hobbies, mushrooming! He was kind enough to go on an early morning walk and pick us all different types of mushrooms. Mr. Russo and his son, Ryker, who happens to be in our class, told of all the amazing things that mushroom... READ MORE >

https://observer-reporter.com/...West Greene was back in the Observer on November 4th showcasing our advancements in STEM education thanks to Gary Whyte, Tim Barnes, Gage Gray, and Andrew Wise as well as the 5th grade students involved in the activities !!!!! Congratulations to your hard work paying off and being recognized. READ MORE >

The West Greene Elementary School wishes to extend an invitation to the veterans who are family members or friends or our students. When: Wednesday, November 7,2018 Where: West Greene High School Auditorium (enter through MS/HS... READ MORE >

West Greene Pioneer Players to present, “The Jukebox Diner” [Rogersville, Pa. – 10/16/18] The one-liners and puns never end in this hilarious comedy! Everyone in town is eager for Shelby, a big-time country-music star, to arrive from Nashville to attend Uncle Roy’s memorial service. Hoping to convince Shelby to move home, get married, and have a... READ MORE >

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The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 10/25/2018 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. School Board Agenda READ MORE >

Social Studies Teacher Brad Trump and the West Greene History Team attended the History Bowl Competition at the Heinz History center on Tuesday October 16th. This group of eighth grade students placed third out of 16 schools in the competition. Each floor of the history center had a specific task for students to complete ranging from Local History tasks to Lewis... READ MORE >

I was proud to honor our back-to-back PIAA Class A state champion softball team in Harrisburg. They have now captured the first and second team sports titles in school history!#WeAreWestGreene READ MORE >

Farming is a big industry in Greene County and throughout our commonwealth. It was my honor to welcome the West Greene Future Farmers of America team to the House floor, as they're carrying on a proud tradition that helps feed and sustain all of us. READ MORE >

The @PADepartmentofEducation just launched the Future Ready PA Index. an online, one-stop shop that provides a clear and easy-to-navigate platform for viewing information on student and school success.How does it evaluate student and school success?We know students and the schools that serve them are much more than the results of standardized tests. The Future... READ MORE >

On October 4th, the West Greene Elementary Center's third grade class visited Laurel Caverns on a field trip. The trip was a valuable enrichment to the science curriculum as they were able to observe and discuss topics such as weathering, erosion, landforms, rock composition and formation, as well as minerals. Because a few bats had already moved into the cave... READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. Patton’s second grade classroom enjoyed a visit from young Mr. Patton, a teacher at the high school and Mrs. Patton’s son. He and his family shared their love of making apple cider with the class. The students got to actively participate in grinding and squeezing apples to make our tasty treat. It takes a lot of work to make this wonderful... READ MORE >

Please click the link below for more information. 10/11/2018 Committee Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

West Greene Elementary held its annual PSSA awards ceremony on September 28th 2018. These award medals are presented to students that have achieved proficient or advanced on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment in Math, English Language Arts, and Science. Congratulations to all award recipients and teachers for their hard work. Everyone is excited and... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 9/27/2018 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Board Meeting Agend READ MORE >

We have Bees! Mrs. Patton’s second grade classroom has been studying the importance of honeybees. Dan and Linda Moore, local bee keepers visited our room to show us how these little heroes of nature live. Mr. and Mrs. Moore brought in a live bee colony. They were in a see through habitat. We were able to get up close and personal with these busy little creatures.... READ MORE >

Mrs. Rosemary Andrew visited Mrs. Patton’s second grade classroom to discuss the Monarch butterflies. The class learned about migration habits, determining if they were male or female, their life cycles and scientific tagging procedures. Our class was spellbound listening as Mrs. Andrew spoke. We were so happy to have Mark’s Mum Mum visit our class. READ MORE >

Greene County will be having a Comprehensive Plan Open House at the Center Township Fire Hall and the West Greene FFA will be holding a chicken roast from 4-7pm on Wednesday September 19th. READ MORE >

Click the link below for the agenda: 9/13/2018 Committee Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Please see the attached diagram for the new parent pick-up and drop-off procedures. These procedures will be in place beginning the first day of school on Monday, August 27th. New Pick-Up & Drop-Off Procedures READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 8/23/2018 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Agenda Link: 8/23/18 Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

There is a new attendance policy in effect for the 2018-19 school year. Please read the attached poilicy to become familiar with what is required when your child is absent from school and what will occur if you or your child fails to comply with the policy. If you have any questions, please call the Elementary or MS/HS Office. Document Link:Attendance Policy READ MORE >

The West Greene School Board's June Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday June 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle-Senior High School Cafeteria. Agenda Link: Committee Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

If you have a child to enroll in West Greene, please do not wait to enroll them any longer. School offices are open for enrolling students M-F from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM. Enrollment information can be found on our web site at www.wgsd.org . Click on "menu" in the upper left corner and then select the blue "documents" icon on the right side of the screen. Select the... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 6/28/2018 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Agenda Link: 7/26/18 Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Kindergarten orientation is scheduled for Thursday, August 23rd from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Parents and students will have an opportunity to meet their child's teacher, meet the principal and spend some time learning classroom routines and expectations. If you have not yet registered for kindergarten and believe your child is eligible, please call Lorie at... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 6/28/2018 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Agenda Link: 6/28/18 Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

The West Greene School Board's June Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday June 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle-Senior High School Cafeteria. Agenda Linkhttp://5il.co/3reh READ MORE >

The June Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday June 14, 2018 has been postponed and rescheduled for next Thursday June 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. READ MORE >

The Semi-Final softball game against Monessen has bee postponed until Tuesday, June 12, 2018. The game will still be held at Peterswood Park at 2:00 on Field #10. Peterswood Park is located at 750 Bebout Road, Venetia, PA 15367. As you enter the park, turn onto Meredith Drive and head up the hill to the Soccer/Softball Complex. Make the left onto Bruni Drive... READ MORE >

West Greene now moves on to the PIAA State playoffs, which will open on Monday, June 4, 2018. We will play Glendale HS, AT Peterswood Park (Field #10), at 2:00. This is the same site that we played Union in the WPIAL semi-finals.Peterswood Park is located at 750 Bebout Road, Venetia, PA 15367. As you enter the park, turn onto Meredith Drive and head up the hill... READ MORE >

Students from West Greene School District's Elementary Center received an Award for Perfect Attendance for the 2017-2018 school year. The recipients were: Mark Wassil, Hunter Gorby, Allexis Berdine and Jackson Grimes. READ MORE >

WG Video Production is Live Streaming Graduation for the Class of 2018 (Friday, June 1, 2018)! Follow this link to watch online! https://livestream.com/accounts/17359886/events/8230941 Streaming will begin within 30 minutes of the start of the ceremony. Graduation is set to begin at 7 PM. Help the class of 2018 celebrate this milestone no matter how far... READ MORE >

The 6th Grade class recently participated in a Live Simulation through the Wheeling Jesuit University Challenger Learning Center. During the "Hurricane Alert" e-mission, students worked as team of specialists from NOAA's Extreme Weather Response Unit. Each student was responsible for assessing meteorological weather conditions of past hurricanes. Students... READ MORE >

On May 17th, Dr. Doody and Mr. Armstrong took eight students (pictured from left to right Hunter Guthrie, Ashley Cumberledge, Colton Anderson, Gavin Scott, Joey Reed, Amber Finch, Savannah Milliken, and Noah Zimmerman) to the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) sponsored by Intel and several other technology, engineering, and science companies. Over... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 5/24/2018 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Agenda Link: http://5il.co/3kot READ MORE >

West Greene defeated St. Joseph in the WPIAL Class A Quarterfinals 14-0 in 5 innings at Canon-McMillan's North Strabane Intermediate Field. The win advances the Lady Pioneers into the WPIAL semi-finals against Union H.S. That game will be scheduled for Wednesday, May 23, at Peterswood Park Field #10 at 4:00 pm. Peterswood Park is located at 750 Bebout Road,... READ MORE >

Students and staff rallied around the boy's baseball team to show their pride and excitement as the boys departed for their first playoff game appearance since 1993. Go Pioneers READ MORE >

Peterswood Park is located at 750 Bebout Road, Venetia, PA 15367. As you enter the park, turn onto Meredith Drive, the Baseball Field is the 1st Field on the right. Parking is available on both sides of Meredith Drive. The following is a link for the overview of the park: http://www.peterstownship.com/... READ MORE >

On May 1, all of the second graders at West Greene Elementary School were able to have an international video-call with a second grader who lives nearly 3,000 miles away. They got to meet John, the second grader in Guatemala for whom they provided the scholarship at Christmas time. The second graders got to meet and communicate with John via the internet. They... READ MORE >

The West Greene School Board's May Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday May 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Middle-Senior High School Cafeteria. Agenda Link http://5il.co/3h32 READ MORE >

Attention Pioneer Nation... The April 12th Talent Show DVDs are now available for purchase. DVDs are $10 each, and can be purchased through Mr. Rychtarsky. The WG Video Production Team thanks you for your support! READ MORE >

April 25th the Aleppo-Harveys Grange Honored Mr. Curt Hughes with the Community Citizen Award. This award was granted for Curt's hard work in providing generations of students with opportunities inside and out side of school, work with the fair and also the community. A bio of Curt's accomplishments and the award were presented by Mary Jane Kent of the Grange. READ MORE >

Last month I attended the American Chemical Society National meeting in the beautiful city of New Orleans- along with nearly 17,000 other chemistry teachers, students, researchers, and vendors! As a Lead Teacher representing Beyond Benign, I co-presented a workshop during high school day where the participants made and tested dye-sensitized solar cells using... READ MORE >

April 27,The West Greene Envirothon class released the trout they have raised from eggs starting last November and culminating in their stocking into Meadow Run Thursday. Students visited the Ohiopyle falls, the new eco-friendly park visitor center, Cucumber falls, and Meadow run where they released trout, conducted a stream study, and participated in youth... READ MORE >

Mr. Sakai Supports the Senior Class, or do they support him. It seems that Duct-Tape has provided yet another use. The class of 2018 is hosting a FUNdraiser today where for $1 you can purchase a strip of tape to secure Mr. Sakai to the wall outside the cafeteria. Hopefully someone will sponsor a fund raiser to take him down. READ MORE >

West Greene Class of 2022 held the second annual "West Greene Has Talent" show on April 12. Participation was open to all West Greene students in grades K-12. There were three age divisions for the talent show: Youth Division, grades K-4; Junior Division, grades 5-8; Senior Division, grades 9-12. There was a first and second place winner in each division,... READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 4/26/2018 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Agenda Link: http://5il.co/3757 READ MORE >

Students at West Greene participated in a Math-A-Thon this week to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Students sought out sponsors for their quest to help find cures for childhood cancers. Special thanks to Mrs. Richardson for making the Math-A-Thon possible at West Greene. For additional information please visit mathathon.org. READ MORE >

West Greene School District received a generous contribution from CONSOL Energy, Inc. to fund the salary of a School Resource Officer for the next three years. We are excited about this partnership and look forward to continuing to work together to benefit our community.View the full press release here.http://investors.consolenergy.... READ MORE >

Students who want to get a head start on earning college credits, look no further. Marshall University online courses can be completed while attending West Greene. Check out the following information and make an appointment to see the guidance counselor to get started.As a reminder, Marshall University requires rising juniors and seniors to submit an application, a... READ MORE >

West Greene School District will be dismissing early due to weather. Buses will be departing from school approximately at 12:30 pm. There will be no evening activities. READ MORE >

Click the link for more information:Rogersville Open House Flyer READ MORE >

JV at 11 am on Huntington. Varsity at 1 pm on Huntington. https://playsight.com/#/livestreaming/baseball/ripken-myrtle-beach-sc READ MORE >

JV at 9am on Duncan. Varsity at 11am vs Perry on Duncan. JV vs Burgettstown at 3pm on Duncan. Varsity vs Liverpool at 5pm on Duncan. https://playsight.com/#/livestreaming/baseball/ripken-myrtle-beach-sc READ MORE >

Check out the Lady Pioneer Softball team in Myrtle Beach. Live Stream can be viewed at https://playsight.com/#/livest... READ MORE >

West Greene students filled out their brackets for the first annual book madness tournament. Hosted by our in house bookie, Mrs. Martinak. The students chose their favorite books to go head to head in a show down for the best book in the WG. Each week during the tournament students voted on the books that would move on to the next round. Each week more students... READ MORE >

Varsity Baseball, Softball and Track are all canceled for Tuesday 3/27/18. Check https://westgreeneathletics.co... for rescheduled events. READ MORE >

West Greene elementary students participated in Read Across America from February 29th to March 2nd. Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that called for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, 2018, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. Motivating children to read is an important factor... READ MORE >

Seventh graders Sophia Plock and Emily Wise were selected to participate in the PMEA Jr. High District Choir festival held at Moon Area Middle School over the weekend. Both students spent two days under the instruction of Mrs. Donna Knott, a long time music educator in the region. Nearly eighty students from twenty five districts participated in the annual... READ MORE >

For a limited time only while supplies last, West Greene Publications is offering graduations ads starting as low as $50 for 1/8 of a page. Complete the attached form and submit your ad by March, 28th for the 2018 Yearbook. READ MORE >

Saturday March 17th, West Greene Engineering participated in the 2018 BotsIQ Prelims. The team won its first match with a decisive knock out against Frazier High School. Check out the match at the following link. https://youtu.be/0OuJIRKQpX8West Greene will return to the arena again at California University for the finals on April 13-14. READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 3/22/2018 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Agenda Link: 18/3/22 Board Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

WGEC is currently making appointments for kindergarten registration for the 2018-19 school year. Children must reside in the West Greene School District and be 5 years old before September 1, 2018. Please call 724.499.5183 x2310 between the hours of 9:00 and 2:30 to schedule an appointment time for either April 26th or 27th. READ MORE >

West Greene students observed open-heart surgery at Allegheny General Hospital. The students observed the procedure that replaced the patient's aorta with an artificial aorta. Allegheny General Hospital also provides a host who guides students through the observation with additional information. The students view the surgery from an observation deck above and... READ MORE >

Six West Greene students were selected to participate in the annual Greene County Band and Choir Festival held at Waynesburg Central High School. The two-day festival was held on March 5th and 6th and featured students from all five districts in Greene County. Students in the choir were under the direction of Dr. Yugo Ikach, director of choral activities at... READ MORE >

Good Luck to Conner Main as he wrestles in the 2018 PIAA Individual Wrestling Championships today. You can listen to Live wrestling coverage at Greene Sports. 220lb wrestling will begin around 9:40 a.m.http://greenesports.net/ READ MORE >

West Greene vs. Farrell AT Peters Township HS this Saturday, March 10. Game time will be 5:30. Pre-sale tickets will be available at the main office (through Stacy Berdine) all week. Adult tickets are $6.00, and student tickets will be $3.00. Continuing with protocol, THERE WILL BE NO STUDENT TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR! Students should take advantage of this... READ MORE >

In November and December of 2017, the second grade classes at West Greene Elementary Center raised money to sponsor John and Flori, two Guatemalan children, to attend their second grade classes. Before winter break, Mrs. Shiflett's second grade students decided to make Christmas cards for the students. In the Christmas cards, the West Greene second graders told... READ MORE >

Today, anatomy students were able to voyage into the human digestive system. The expedition, led by their teacher is presented on the VR headset of each student. The students were able to watch the process of taking food into the mouth and watching it pass through the stomach, intestines and leave through the colon. Along the voyage the teacher guides the students... READ MORE >

The Aquaponic's Calss was excited to host Mrs. Bissitt's class in an informative tour of the aquaponics system. The students learned about fish and how fish waste can be used to grow plants. The students very engaged in the activities and we look forward to another visit in the future.Students feeding the small Tilapia.Students collecting worms used in the... READ MORE >

West Greene Elementary was again awarded the Exxon Mobil Grant in the amount of $500.00. The grant was made possible through a partnership between Burn's Exxon in Wind Ridge and Jacobs Petroleum in Waynesburg. We would like to thank both of these businesses for their continued support of West Greene Elementary Center. READ MORE >

The West Greene School District board meeting will be held on 2/22/2018 in the High School Cafeteria, Pre-Board at 6pm, Meeting at 7pm. Agenda Link: 2018/2/22 Board Agenda READ MORE >

On Wednesday, February 14th, students at the West Greene Elementary Center enjoyed classroom Valentine's Day parties. During these celebrations, students exchanged Valentine's cards and snacks, played games and got to display their homemade Valentine's boxes. Each classroom welcomed several parents to help facilitate activities as well. It was another... READ MORE >

West Greene Fans! Upcoming Basketball game(s) tickets are available. Buy tickets online and present your phone at the gate.https://gofan.co/app/school/PA... READ MORE >

Rogersville, Pa. February 14, 2018: The West Greene High School Drama Club will stage, The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 22, 23 and 24, 2018, in the West Greene High School Auditorium. Curtain time is 7:00 p.m. READ MORE >

Fifty students in grades four through eight competed in the West Greene School District's Spelling Bee on January 26th in the Middle/Senior High auditorium. Mr. Jeff Polander, who coordinated the spelling bee, stands with the top three spellers, from left, Colin Brady, first place; London Whipkey, second place; and Nathan Reed, 3rd place. The students were... READ MORE >

Mrs. Shiflett's second graders and Mrs. Vensko's third graders have been working together in partnerships to publish a narrative writing about a day when they became trapped inside of a snow globe. The students have been learning how to write a multiple paragraph narrative with a focus on characters, setting, and plot. Students also learned the importance of... READ MORE >

Earlier this year, West Greene Aquaponics Program was awarded a $1,000 FirstEnergy STEM classroom grant. The grant funds will be used to add solar power production to the aquaponic system, in order to test the feasibility of running it off-grid. The solar panel system was ordered in December but a panel arrived damaged and needed to be sent back. To make matters... READ MORE >

Parents and students, The Observer-Reporter has published the 2nd Quarter Honor Roll in error. We have not yet calculated and sent the Observer-Report the official 2nd Quarter Honor Roll. What you are viewing as of Friday January 26, 2018 is the 1st Quarter Honor Roll list mislabeled as the 2nd Quarter. Thank you for your understanding. Mr. Sakai READ MORE >

Watch the live stream of the 2018 West Greene Spelling Bee. Go to Pioneer Live Channel. READ MORE >

Mr. Benke and Mrs. Vensko recently taught a kinesthetic math lesson together to third graders on fractions. The focus of the math lesson was identifying fractions on a number line which can be a very challenging concept for students to grasp. The third graders made a human number line with their bodies to explore thirds, fourths/quarters, and fifths. The lesson... READ MORE >

The Aquaponics Class has been busy. The latest addition to the class are approximately 20, 4 to 6 inch Tilapia sent to us from McGuffey. They have taken nicely to their new home and are producing plenty of fertilizer. Students have been completing educational posters about plants that will be raised with our system. The posters are on display in the Aquaponics room... READ MORE >

Biology students have been learning about shark ecology and biology this week. The hands-on activity was the dissection of a spiny dogfish shark. This is a shark found in temperate marine waters.Rory Black, Deshaylah Bissett and Sheyann Watson team up on investigating shark biology.Ben Jackson assisting “doctor” Gage Gray. Austin Geho and Hunter Rizor making an... READ MORE >

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West Greene continues to offer Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Driver Education instruction to its students. This year, the instruction is being offered after the regular school hours, including evenings, some weekends, and summer hours. Completion of both aspects of the program (theory and BTW) could allow the student and parents/guardians to receive a discount on the... READ MORE >

West Greene students have been provided with several alumni who are providing sage advice. Hannah Reed, currently at Allegheny College in Neuroscience, and Cole Hamilton, a Youngstown State University Engineering student, discussed how to be successful in college to some freshman, sophomore and senior honor students. Items covered included what to expect, how to... READ MORE >

On Wednesday, December 6th, 2017, members of West Greene National Honor Society welcomed new peers. Fourteen new students went through the application process and were accepted into the society. Eligibility for the organization requires a 90.00 GPA or higher and eligible students must complete an application, an introduction letter, and multiple recommendation... READ MORE >

This year's program has something for everyone.Middle school band will play Jingle Bells, Up on the Housetop, The Hanukkah Song, Frosty the Snowman, and Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree. High school band will play Jazzy Holidays, The Christmas Song, Let It Snow, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Both groups will combine for a finale of We Wish You A Merry... READ MORE >

School will dismiss 2 and a half hours early on Wednesday, December 20th. Parent pick-up will begin at 12:30 and buses will depart the campus to start the afternoon runs at 12:50. READ MORE >

School will not be in session December 21, 2017-January 2, 2018. School will resume on January 3rd. From the West Greene Family, have a safe and joyous Holiday season. READ MORE >

West Greene Biology and Anatomy classes completed interesting labs using University of Pittsburgh equipment. The students completed a lab on micropipetting. They learned how to used the precision instruments to measure out liquids from two to 1000 microliters. Each microliter is equivalent ot 1/1000th of a milliliter. In the second laboratory exercise, the... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Mackenzie Carpenter for a successful toy drive benefiting Children’s Hospital. READ MORE >

Congratulations to McKayla Jacobs, West Greene Miss Merry Christmas 2017. READ MORE >

The American Legion Post 330, the VFW and the VFW Honor Degree Cooties donated the money to the WG SGA to help with the costs to participate in the Wreaths Across America Program. Wreaths Across America is a program designed to secure volunteers to help with the tedious, yet rewarding task of placing a live wreath on each grave site within a particular military... READ MORE >

Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world, after water. It's good for health, digestion and is a comfort drink for many. Fortunes have been made, as in the United Kingdom, and wars fought, as in the American Revolution (okay, that was taxes, but it was taxed TEA among other things). China is known for tea, but other countries (Japan, Vietnam, India)... READ MORE >

Tuesday, at the Fayette County Community Foundation offices, Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Hamberger received a check for $3000 to implement a 1 to 1 Chrome Book Program at the high school. Thanks to Chevron, we will be rolling out the program next semester to one of our honors classes. Our goal is to see how students with 24/7 access to technology preform when compared to... READ MORE >

Over the last three weeks, students in the elementary art room busily made holiday decorations for the school's hallways and for the local community Christmas festival. Many bulletin boards throughout the elementary center are adorned with student-made Christmas creations. Other classes designed ornaments to embellish the Center Township Christmas tree for... READ MORE >

The West Greene Elementary Center will present its annual Christmas program on Tuesday, December 12, at 6:00 PM. Students in grades 1-3 will open the show with a mini-musical entitled Elflandia. Afterward, members of the advanced elementary band class will perform several songs. At 7:00 students in grades 4-6 will close the concert with five Christmas and holiday... READ MORE >

Students at West Greene School District are ensuring deployed U.S. military troops are not forgotten this holiday season by collecting donations for care packages. The district collected items over the last month which were sorted and bundled into care packages to be sent to military service members currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The West... READ MORE >

Several West Greene students and faculty ran the first annual Eva K. Bowlby Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 18. The race featured a 5K run/walk as well as a 1K children’s fun run, “The Wobble Gobble.” The event raised money to support the library and was organized by local resident Kim Grimes. Although the weather was cold and rainy, it did not dampen the... READ MORE >

Mrs. Whitlatch's first grade class created "Turkey's in Disguise". This language arts project required students to disguise a drawing of a turkey in order for the bird to make it through Thanksgiving. Some creative ideas included army turkeys, angel turkeys, ballerina turkeys and unicorn turkeys! The students greatly enjoyed the activity heading into the holiday... READ MORE >

Thanks to the Greene County Consortium of School Counselors and Penn State Fayette, students from across Greene county were able to attend the 5th annual College and Scholarship fair hosted at the Penn State Fayette campus. Over 50 colleges where in attendance to gather contact information and answer questions from more than 30 prospective West Greene students. In... READ MORE >

The West Greene Red Ribbon week food drive has helped stock the shelves of the Pioneer Pantry. As outside funding for our weekend food program has ended the pantry has picked up those additional students with food insecurity needs. With the help of the recent drive, shelves are stocked and ready for action. With your help we can keep them stocked all year and... READ MORE >

Dear Friends and Families, We are so excited to tell you about Second Grade’s big new adventure. Our new Reading Specialist, Miss Leeann Danley has come to us with loads of talent and a great big heart. Miss Danley attended Waynesburg University where she participated in missionary trips to Guatemala. While there, she taught English and got to... READ MORE >

Several West Greene students and faculty ran the first annual Eva K. Bowlby Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 18. The race featured a 5K run/walk as well as a 1K children’s fun run, “The Wobble Gobble.” The event raised money to support the library and was organized by local resident Kim Grimes. Although the weather was cold and rainy, it did not dampen the spirits... READ MORE >

Adrienne Day, elementary art teacher, presented at the Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) annual conference in Pittsburgh in October. Mrs. Day conducted a sold-out workshop for educators from across Pennsylvania, discussing arts education curriculum and focusing on printmaking techniques in the elementary art classroom. Being chosen to present at this... READ MORE >

Many of you may have noticed the TV in the lobby which has been scrolling pictures from West Greene events. Thanks to our publication team, West Greene staff, students and visitors are able to see pictures from school events as they enter the building. Please stop by the lobby and check out the TV which is updated weekly. Special thanks to Mr. Rychtarsky and... READ MORE >

Hello, On November 15th, we celebrated Education Support Professionals (ESPs) in recognition of National ESP Day. Education support professionals are essential partners in our daily lives. They are often the first people our students encounter on a daily basis. They are the people who drive our students to school, prepare their meals, work alongside our own... READ MORE >

The West Greene High School Drama Club conducted a fundraising raffle to offset the cost of this year’s production of The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree. The raffle was for the 4-H swine that Kaden Bennington, West Greene sophomore, sold at the 4-H auction in October. The Drama Club raised over $1,000 in this effort. Pictured (left to right) with Superintendent... READ MORE >

Forty-four students, spanning grades 7 through 12, had the opportunity to attend California University’s theatrical production of Harry’s Hotter at Twilight on Friday, November, 3. Mr. Rychtarsky arranged the trip, to allow our students the opportunity to see a live theatrical production. The show was a wizarding mashup parody of several tales, including Harry... READ MORE >

The 7th-8th Grade Girls Basketball team recently completed this year's season by going undefeated with a record of 20 wins and 0 losses. This marks the second consecutive year of going undefeated. Our Middle School Girls Basketball Team in now on a 43-game winning streak. Pictured in the front row from left to right; Brooke Barner, Jordan Karvan, Katie Lampe, ... READ MORE >

West Greene Aquaponics Program was awarded a $1,000 FirstEnergy STEM classroom grant. The grant funds will be used to add solar power production to the aquaponic system, in order to test the feasibility of running it off-grid. Students will develop experiments and collect the necessary data to determine the best use for produced power and methods to store the... READ MORE >

West Greene Envirothon students unpacked and sorted brook trout eggs to kick off this year’s Trout In the Classroom program. This task is completed in almost total darkness because light damages the eggs. Many students ask when we can see the trout. It will most likely take two weeks before they can be exposed to direct light. So keep your eyes peeled on the trout... READ MORE >

On Friday, October 20th, the West Greene FFA organized a fall harvest celebration for fifth through twelfth grade students. Elementary Center students were excited to spend the afternoon outside and participate in the carefully planned activities. Students of all ages were able to interact with a video game booth and a photo booth, sponsored by the Class of... READ MORE >

Congratulations to McKenna Lampe for qualifying for her Third Straight Cross Country State Championship. And to the girls Cross Country team for their highest WPIAL Championship placement in school history. READ MORE >

Dr. Wayne Rossiter, Marine Biologist from Waynesburg University came to biology and aquaponics classes for discussions. He discussed many items with the students including, his research, aquaculture, fish biology, aquaponics, how to be successful in college and any other items the students wanted to discuss. He was well received by the students and they asked... READ MORE >

On October 18th West Greene had 26 students attend an academic field trip to WVU with Mr. Schrock (College Communications), Mrs. Ullom (AP Literature), Mrs. Martinak (Librasry) and Mr. Jones (Anatomy/Biology). The students received training from the research librarian at WVU library on how to get research material for writing papers and other documents. This... READ MORE >

Report cards for the first 9 weeks period will be sent home with all students in grades K-12 on Wednesday, November 1st. READ MORE >

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West Greene students will begin a quest to preserve personal accounts of Greene County veterans. This year they hope to begin by facilitating the preservation of World War II and Korean War Veterans experiences by interviewing veterans and submitting their stories to the Library of Congress Veteran’s History Project. The Veterans History Project of the American... READ MORE >

On October 10th the West Greene Student Government officers had an opportunity to spend time working with State Representative Pam Snyder. Mrs. Snyder spoke with students about the struggles in her life and career and how they shaped her into the person she is today. She encouraged students to become active in their community, school, sports, and clubs. She... READ MORE >

The West Greene Elementary Center welcomed Chief Charlie Jones and the Center Township Volunteer Fire Department on Friday to discuss the importance of fire safety. This annual visit is an exciting time for students as they review safety procedures, fire prevention and enjoy time with Sparky the Fire Dog! The school district appreciates the time our local fire... READ MORE >

On October 5th, the West Greene Elementary Center's third grade class visited the Laurel Caverns on a field trip. The trip was a valuable enrichment to the science curriculum as they were able to observe topics such as weathering, erosion, landforms, rock structures and soil. It was a comprehensive, visual experience allowing students to witness how the Earth... READ MORE >

West Greene Elementary Center held its annual PSSA award ceremony on September 29, 2017. The awards were presented to students who achieved proficient or advanced on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment in math, english language arts, and science in the 2016-2017 school year. Congratulations to all award recipients, teachers, and parents... READ MORE >

“Apples” are the theme of fall in the first and second grade classes at the elementary center! Mrs. Allen’s first grade students participated in a science experiment focusing on apples as a main component of a raft design. Students created these “apple rafts” using only the fruit and toothpicks. After planning and building, students tested the rafts... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our very own Coach Huffman for being selected as the Steelers High School Coach of the Week for the Week 7 Victory over Monessen. On top of an invite to the Steelers vs. Packers game on Sunday November 26th Coach will be honored on the video board during the first quarter, featured on the Mike Tomlin Show, Steelers Youth Football show, and on... READ MORE >

Red Ribbon Week is for everyone! This year's theme for Red Ribbon Week is "A Week at the Movies." We will be holding a K-12 spirit week food drive to replenish the Pioneer Pantry. Show your school spirit by being drug free and helping the Pioneer Pantry! READ MORE >

The entire MSHS student body traveled to the Greene County Fairgrounds to visit the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall on Friday, September 29, 2017. Of the over 58,000 names on the wall, seven are the names of young men from Greene County who, along with the others, gave their lives in service to their country while serving in Vietnam. Prior to the trip, our... READ MORE >

West Greene Elementary Center will be holding parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, November 9th. We invite all parents of elementary students to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher(s). Conferences will be scheduled between the hours of 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM. In order to schedule a conference, please contact Lorie Hildreth at 724-499-5183 X2310... READ MORE >

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The West Greene FFA annual fruit sale is now underway. The fruit sale is our major fundraising activity for the year. It helps teach members salesmanship, responsibility, and record keeping, as well as supplying fresh quality fruit to you, our customers.http://freshfruitorder.org/wgffafruitsaleWe thank you in advance for your continued support of the FFA. The... READ MORE >

Second grade has been learning about the magnificent insect world and its importance in our life. They have studied how honey bees and monarch caterpillars go through metamorphoses and play a vital role to the circle of life. Community guest, Zack Patton, taught students that pollination from these insects helps produce fruit such as apples. He spoke of Johnny... READ MORE >

Residents of the community may have noticed that the district has upgraded the football field. We asked the students what they thought of the enhancements: It’s more comfortable for the fans. There is more seating available, with sturdier bleachers and the added bonus of not looking into the sun to watch games in the early part of the... READ MORE >

Airport Course Waynesburg, PA – The Pioneer ladies split their Tri-Section meetTuesday, September 26th with a valiant effort in 87 degree heat; defeatingMcGuffey and falling to Brownsville. Racing for the second time in three daysand clearly the underdog to AA Brownsville the girls competed with spirit,diligence, focus and as a team. While it was a disappointing... READ MORE >

Mrs. Whitlatch's first grade class recently studied the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly. Students observed and recorded the life cycle stages of the Monarch caterpillars as they transformed before their eyes. The class has released three female butterflies, Sparkles, Kendall, and Rosie. Throughout this unit, students learned that Monarch Butterflies... READ MORE >

The West Greene Lady Pioneer fall league softball team went undefeated, in winning the "2017 Battle of the Boulevard" HS fall tournament this weekend. The tournament consisted of several 2-A through 6-A teams, but our girls bested the field! Over pool play on Saturday, and bracket play on Sunday, the Lady Pioneers went 6 and 0, winning this tournament for the 3rd... READ MORE >

Up Coming Event Veteran and Military Recognition Recent Events On September 8, the SGA presented 70 treat bags to the PA State Police of Waynesburg and the Waynesburg Boro Police to show appreciation for their hard work keeping us safe. READ MORE >

Save The DateThe Lady Pirates of Captain Bree will be held February 19 - 24The Student Showcase Concert will be held Wednesday, January 31For the first time in four years, West Greene is offering a theater class. The school has a long tradition of theater production. Mr. Terry Tanner has overseen 25 school productions, and will be producing this year's musical... READ MORE >

News from West Greene's Cross Country TeamsPioneer Ladies Bring Home the 1st Place Trophy in Single A at the A.J.Everhart Uniontown Cross Country Invitational!!! Penn State Fayette Campus Course – The Pioneer ladies finished first in SingleA in the Uniontown Invitational Saturday, September 23rd with an impressiveeffort in sweltering heat on a dif ficult course;... READ MORE >

Botvin LifeSkills Training is a research-validated substance abuse prevention program proven to reduce the risks of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, and violence by targeting factors that lead to substance abuse and other risky behaviors. This program provides students with the confidence and skills necessary to successfully handle challenging situations. ... READ MORE >

West Greene 17 Burgettstown 41West Greene 19 California 39West Greene 15 Chartiers Houston 49West Greene 15 Waynesburg 47 Lady Pioneers are 6-0!!! READ MORE >

Mrs. Erin Shiflett, second-grade teacher and West Greene alumna, was inspired to become a teacher by her own West Greene teachers. After earning a master’s degree in elementary education and multi-categorical special education from West Virginia University, she returned to her alma mater to inspire future generations of students. Shiflett has always... READ MORE >

The library at the Middle Senior High School started the 2017-2018 school year with a makeover and a new librarian, Mrs. Rebecca Martinak. Having spent the last several years at West Greene as a middle school social studies teacher, Martinak decided to take the library position since the library has been underused recently, with limited accessibility... READ MORE >

Students in grades K-12 celebrated the beginning of the fall sports’ season with a district-wide pep rally to kick off the first home game and the inauguration of the newly renovated football field. The cheerleaders, with the help of emcee Mr. Terry Tanner, led the crowd in spirited chants, cheers, and fun to show support for this year’s fall sports... READ MORE >

Mrs. Stacy Vensko, third grade teacher, received funding for chapter books for her classroom reading library. Because of the high interest in this type of book, Vensko needed to have a variety of stories on different reading levels to reach all of her students. Vensko began this project with her own money, and she was able to secure more than 60 books... READ MORE >

To create a new article, click the "Add New" button. A menu will appear on the right side of the screen allowing you to add content to your news article. 1) The cover photo is an optional photo that appears above the text of your article. 2) Article title is a required field. This is the title of the article that will appear in the article as well as on your... READ MORE >

Petermann Bus ……Is actively searching for qualified and quality employees who are atleast 21 years of age and can meet our stringent criteria, which includesan extensive interview process, background checks, and drug testing.We offer a competitive wage package, part-time morning andafternoon hours along with training and development.If you are... READ MORE >

Two West Greene GCCTC Culinary Arts students were part of a team that competed at the State FCCLA Leadership Conference and qualify to compete at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. READ MORE >