(released Tuesday, August 31, 2021—information is subject to change)
Our promise, we will strive to make the learning process a positive and rewarding experience while maintaining a desire to develop a generation of inquisitive young people who will become lifelong students in their various pursuits of excellence. Please know that we are very excited to work with all of you in supporting your children as they grow as student scholars during the 2021-2022 school year. Here is some information to help guide you and your families in preparing for this school year:
Transportation Updates:
As a part of the District’s reconfiguration process, transportation has been restructured for District students. PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESTRUCTURING INCLUDES CHANGES FOR STUDENTS WHO WALK TO SCHOOL AND THE LOCATION OF MULTIPLE BUS STOPS. All parents should log into the Transportation E-Link located on the main page of our District website at www.wbasd.k12.pa.us. The link will be listed as a news item half way down the page on the District Website. Parents should log into the E-link system using their child’s District computer username and password – this is the username and password used to log into Chromebooks last year. This should be completed for each child in a household. If you do not know your child’s computer password it can be found in the Skyward Family Access portal by clicking on Family and Student Resources under Quick Links on the webpage. For additional questions regarding access please contact the main office.
The transportation link will note if your child walks or rides a bus to school, the bus stop location, and the time of pick up and drop off. Students should be at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to their designated pick up time. https://wilkesbarrepa.thebusportal.com/elinkrp
BACK TO SCHOOL 2021-2022
The Wilkes-Barre Area School District will begin classes on September 9, 2021 and will REQUIRE all students and staff to wear face masks in buildings and on the school transportation.
OUR SCHOOL DAY BEGINS: STARTING AT 8:15 A.M.
BUS STUDENT ARRIVAL TIME IS 8:15 A.M. - 8:30 A.M. (STUDENTS MUST WEAR A MASK ON SCHOOL BUS OR OTHER DISTRICT PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION)
WALKERS/CAR RIDERS STUDENT ARRIVAL TIME IS AT 8:30 A.M.
ALL STUDENTS MUST BE IN HOMEROOM BY 8:45 A.M.
We ask you to be prompt for drop off times and practice distancing on grounds- in accordance with current CDC Guidelines and School District Administrative directives.
All visitors to the school grounds are REQUIRED to wear a mask – unless otherwise posted or directed in accordance with current CDC Guidelines and School District Administrative directives
No one is permitted to park their vehicle in the fire lane due to safety regulations.
No one is permitted to enter the building without an appointment or building authorization.
Instruction begins at 8:45 a.m. after homeroom/breakfast/morning exercises
OUR SCHOOL DAY ENDS: DISMISSAL BEGINS AT 2:30 P.M.
Bus Students will be dismissed beginning at 2:30 p.m. and will be dismissed by grade level at a time in order to maintain distancing in accordance with current CDC Guidelines and School District Administrative directives. (ALL STUDENTS MUST WEAR A MASK ON SCHOOL BUS OR OTHER DISTRICT PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION)
Walkers/Car Riders will be dismissed beginning at 2:35 p.m. dismissed by grade level
All students in Kindergarten will be dismissed out the Kindergarten/Playground Doors to parent/guardians with proper ID.
All students in 1st through 5th Grade will be dismissed out the Abbott Street Doors by grade level.
All visitors to the school grounds are REQUIRED to wear a mask – unless otherwise posted or directed in accordance with current CDC Guidelines and School District Administrative directives.
Everyone is reminded to quickly vacate the school grounds promptly to ensure that traffic flow and distancing requirements are continuous.
No one is permitted to park their vehicle in the fire lane due to safety regulations.
COVID-19 PROCEDURES:
For up-to-date procedures- please visit the WBASD Website regularly – Keyword: COVID 19
ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACE MASK
Facemasks are REQUIRED at this time– unless otherwise posted or directed in accordance with current CDC Guidelines and School District Administrative directives
Parents must prescreen their children for Covid-19 symptoms, including taking their temperature, daily before sending them to school.
Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the building and in every classroom.
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to school each day.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
The Wilkes-Barre Area School District requires each student to attend daily scheduled class whether it be in person or virtually. Students will be required to maintain good hygiene and practice social distancing as well as maintain appropriate behaviors. If a student does not follow procedures he or she will be removed from in person learning, or the virtual classroom. We require students to adhere to the dress code and the rest of the district policies.
ATTENDANCE / ACCOUNTABILITY
STUDENT REGISTRATION
https://www.wbasd.k12.pa.us/Registration.aspx
New Registration Checklist:
-Birth Certificate
-Immunizations
-2 Current Proofs of Residency
-Driver's License, Passport and/or Government ID Card
Please Note: Students must be fully registered with proper immunization before attending school. If registration is not complete as of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, please contact the main office. Registrations will not be completed on the first day of school.
If you have any questions about this or any other matters please feel free to contact the school at 570-826-7222. We look forward to meeting you all in the near future and are ready for a safe, healthy, and productive school year!
With Solomon Spirit,
Mr. Justin M. Correll, Principal