We are off to a fantastic start to the 2025–26 school year! September was filled with energy, and we’re excited to keep building on this strong momentum.

This year, we welcomed our largest-ever 6th grade class (166 students) and our smallest-ever 5th grade class (121 students). Together, they have gotten WREC off to a great start. I’ve been especially impressed by their work ethic, consistent attendance, and the way they’ve embraced our four WREC Rules:

1.    Follow directions from all staff

2.    Put forth your best effort

3.    Come to class prepared

4.    Communicate respectfully

Our staff has been actively reinforcing these expectations, and the positive results are already showing. Thank you, parents, for supporting these same values at home—it makes a huge difference in setting students up for success.

Another highlight of this fall has been the completion of our playground renovation. If you haven’t yet seen the progress photos on the district website—or better yet, visited in person—you’re in for a wonderful surprise!

The playground now features:

·      Brand new equipment and climbing wall with a safe padded surface

·      Fresh asphalt with lined playing areas

·      A pickleball court

·      Two basketball courts with backboards and keys

·      Pavilion repairs and a new storage structure

·      Upgraded seating perfect for outdoor learning

·      Planting containers and walls we’ll begin using this fall

This new space has already brought fresh excitement and opportunities for both play and learning at WREC.

We are looking forward to a year full of growth, connection, and achievement. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community.

Warm regards,

Dr. Babb

Monday, October 13 - Schools Closed

Friday, October 17 - 5th Grade Sleep Over

Friday, October 31 - Early Dismissal 12:00 Noon 

Monday, October 27 - Wear Red

Tuesday October 28 - Wear Crazy Hats or Hair and Crazy Socks

Wednesday, October 29 - Wear Class Colors

Thursday, October 30 - Wear Clothes from a Specific Decade (80s, 90s, 00s)

Friday, October 31 - Wear Black and Orange or Halloween Themed (no Halloween Costumes)

Breakfast is free for all students during the 2025-2026 school year.

All school lunch payments are submitted through School Cafe and are done electronically.  

Lunch Menu: Menu Link

Wyomissing Area is Moving to ParentSquare! After over several years with both SchoolMessenger and ClassDojo, Wyomissing Area has found a new unified home for our mass communications! ParentSquare is a tool that helps school districts easily communicate with parents, staff, and the community. 

ParentSquare offers a host of tools that allows users to more effectively communicate and engage with families and students. Some features include: Mass notifications, Urgent Alerts, Mobile apps for all users (iOS and Android), Remind App Direct Messaging with two-way translation, Calendar events, and so much more!

Mid-August, staff and parents will be invited to activate their ParentSquare accounts. Those who do not activate in August will still receive text, email, and phone notifications based on information provided in the PowerSchool Parent Portal, so there should be no lapse in receiving information from the district over the summer as we transition from SchoolMessenger and ClassDojo to ParentSquare.

The last week of October WREC will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week, which is a national campaign about making healthy choices and choosing to say “no” to drugs and alcohol. During guidance class students are learning about dealing with peer-pressure, how to be an assertive speaker, and how alcohol affects the developing brain.

WREC will be celebrating RRW from October 27 - 31. This year's theme is:

There will be theme dress-up days, activities, give-aways, and educational opportunities throughout this week.

Looking for additional resources or information on this topic? Check out the website for the Council on Chemical Abuse.

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Caron Groups:

At WREC a Counselor from the Caron Foundation runs groups during the school day on topics like Resilience, Grief and Loss, and Family Changes. Permission forms went home with all students earlier this year. If you would like more information or would like another permission form to be sent home, please email me at mkramer@wyoarea.org

Download Attendance Forms:

The lost & Found rack is located outside the main office / Guidance hallway. By mid fall it is usually overflowing with lost items. If your child has lost something please encourage them to stop by the rack. All unclaimed items will be donated to a charity prior to winter break, spring break and end of the school year. 

The Late Bus began on September 15th. Students who are in Band, Orchestra, Clubs and WREC Academy will be able to take the late bus when staying after school to attend these activities.

The late bus has 8 bus stops and picks up at WREC at 3:35 pm. Please click here to view the Late Bus Map.

In order to avoid calling into the classrooms which disrupts learning we respectfully ask that parents avoid unnecessary visits to the office by double checking that their students have the following each morning before leaving home:

Students in grades 5th and 6th should wear appropriate footwear during class. 

Please remind your student to wear sneakers for P.E. class.  

David Mell came to demonstrate how to play the Indian Sitar in sixth grade world music. He has done demonstrations at the Reading Museum. This was a unique opportunity for this class, and we are so fortunate to have had this opportunity. He is pictured here with his granddaughter, Audrey.

WREC students and staff enjoyed celebrating Mrs. Boyer's milestone birthday! Mrs. Boyer had an "all day celebration" as staff members took turns delivering a balloon to her classroom through out the school day. Of course she was dressed up in her favorite color PURPLE! Happy Birthday Mrs. Boyer!

Reminder: The WREC School Store is open on Thursday mornings throughout the school year. 

Reminder: The WREC 5th Grade Sleepover will take place on Friday, October 17. 

Show your Spartan Pride and support your community! Our limited edition Spartan Think Pink T-shirt is in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. A portion of the proceeds for each shirt sold in the month of September will be donated to local breast cancer support services. This high-quality Comfort Colors cotton tee is available in youth and adult sizes.

Select the classic Wyomissing Area logo or the Spartan logo in either white or navy screen print, and long or short sleeve. Items ordered will be shipped directly to you. Order by 9/30 here: https://jersey-ink.printavo.com/merch/thinkpink/

Support our kids and school while being entered into a raffle for gift cards and Wyo spirit wear. No volunteering or meetings required —just your membership makes a difference! https://www.wyopta.org/membership

Join us on Tuesday, October 8 at 7:00 PM in the District Office Community Board Room for the PTA's next Community Meeting. All current and prospective members are invited to attend. A Zoom option will also be available for those who prefer to join virtually. Check our Facebook for more information.

Our limited edition Spartan Think Pink T-Shirt is in support of: Breast Cancer Awareness - Month of October

A portion of the proceeds for each shirt sold this fall will be donated to local breast cancer support services.

This high quality comfort colors cotton tee is available in youth and adult sizes.

Select the classic Wyomissing Area logo or the Spartan logo in either white or navy screen print.

To order click below:

Wyomissing Area Education Foundation’s mission is to support excellence in education in the Wyomissing Area School District by providing an enriching educational experience that expands the knowledge and maximizes the potential of every student. WAEF fulfills its mission through two primary areas of support: teacher and staff-requested grants for programs, projects and equipment and scholarships that reward academic achievement and other significant accomplishments. In order to do so, we raise funds throughout the school year through different events and fundraising campaigns.  

Explore a Day in NYC doing whatever you choose! See the sights or a Broadway Show, shop, window 

shop and marvel at the stunning holiday store displays or visit the museums! This is the perfect 

way to kick off the holiday season! Experience NYC in all its festive glory!

No driving, no parking, no hassle!

Saturday, Nov 29th

Departure: 7:00 am -Wyomissing Junior Senior High School Arrival: 10:00 am - NYC (Theater 

Departure: 8:00 pm- NYC (Theater District/Times Square) Arrival: 11:00 pm- Wyomissing Junior Senior 

Cost: $80 per person

includes bus ride and driver gratuity (bus equipped with restroom and wifi) Space is limited and NO 

REFUNDS will be issued