ANNUAL REPORT WISSAHICKON SCHOOL DISTRICT and WISSAHICKON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION (WEOF)
IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT OUR SCHOOLS & STUDENTS 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Greetings to the Wissahickon Community:
The Wissahickon Administration, School Board and WEOF Board of Directors are pleased to partner this year to bring you the 2015-2016 Annual Report featuring highlights from the school district and the education foundation. This year was marked by tremendous progress as the school district and our education foundation reached higher to achieve more - in the classroom, on the field, in co-curricular activities and in the community. Our teachers and other staff, coaches, advisors and volunteers demonstrated in countless ways their commitment to providing REACHING HIGHER. our students an exceptional learning experience. In turn, our students demonstrated ACHIEVING MORE. that they are not only learning essential skills in academic 50 Years of Excellence in Education subject areas, but becoming responsible, well-rounded As we reflect on the many accomplishments of the past school year in this individuals - physically, socially Annual Report, the Wissahickon School District will be kicking off the celebration and emotionally. of another special year - the 50th anniversary of the establishment of our district. In 1966, the district was organized under Pennsylvania Act 299 - Advanced We hope you enjoy reading about Establishment - when the school districts of the Borough of Ambler and the the great things happening every Townships of Lower Gwynedd and Whitpain became the Wissahickon School day at Wissahickon! District (some individual schools are older such as Blue Bell Elementary which turns 60 this year).
In recognition of 50 years of excellence in education and beyond, we will be sharing the history of our schools with the community and highlighting the amazing achievements of our alumni and staff. Check our homepage, calendar, district Facebook and Twitter to stay informed about upcoming events and other anniversary news. We also have a new Alumni Facebook page @Wissahickonalumni. Like our pages and share with your family and friends! Academic Achievements
Every day in every classroom, our students are working hard to gain Eight WHS students were named 2016 National academic proficiency in the core areas of mathematics, science, Merit Scholarship Program finalists. Additionally, social studies, English, foreign languages, health, and the visual and 17 seniors were National Merit Commended performing arts. Our district prides itself on providing a rigorous Scholars who earned recognition in the 2014 curriculum aligned with the state standards while also providing PSAT/NMSQT competition. every student the tools and resources he/she needs to succeed. Each student has hundreds of small and large accomplishments each school year - whether it’s advancing their reading, math and writing abilities, mastering a new technology tool, acing a difficult test, or competing in a competition. We are proud of our students’ dedication to learning! Highlights of student awards this year included:
Eighth grade student, Tucker Coccodrilli’s video, “ASN Pocono Grand Prix” took first place in the 2015 WHYY Youth Media Awards Middle School Category. Ten Blue Bell Elementary third graders entered a Four WMS students qualified for the book review contest for Scholastic Storyworks and National Finals of the History Bee. Keith Ryales’ review was published as a contest winner. The WMS MathCounts Club was recognized nationally as a Gold Six WHS students were selected to participate in Level Club for nine consecutive the prestigious Eli Lilly Summer Challenge and years – a distinction shared by tasked with designing a mini-science curriculum for no other school in Pennsylvania. educating elementary age children about specific Four 8th graders competed at the diseases and Lilly molecules under development MathCounts State Finals finishing to treat those diseases. Three of the students were in 6th place and Evan Qiang selected to attend the Stanford MedX Conference. qualified for Nationals! Evan also placed first in the state You Be the Twenty-eight middle school and high school Chemist Challenge and advanced students scored in the top eighty-fifth percentile on to the National Challenge. the National German Exam.
Staff Recognized for Excellence
David Miller, WHS Art Teacher, was selected to receive the 2015 Pennsylvania Art Dianne Krause, Instructional Education Association Outstanding Secondary Art Educator Award. Technology Specialist, was Lower Gwynedd Health and Physical Education Teacher Mike Jackson received the selected to be a member of the Physical Education Elementary Teacher of the Year Award. Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Regional Lead Program Chris McDaniels, WHS Social Studies Teacher, was named a United States Presidential - one of 11 educators in the Scholars Distinguished Teacher for 2015 recognizing substantial contributions to the U.S. recognized for innovation development of our nation’s young people. and collaboration in education. She was also one of only 100 Nicole Perrine-Wilson, WHS German teacher, received the Goethe-Institute /AATG teachers invited to the White Certificate of Merit from the American Association of Teachers of German. House to be recognized as Tim Smyth, WHS Social Studies teacher, was featured on PBS Newshour for his article part of a celebration of great “How I Use Comic Books as a Learning Tool in my Social Studies Classroom.” educators from across the country. Jim Shoemaker, Social Studies teacher, was nominated for the Keystone Technology Innovators Program for his innovative work in the classroom and commitment to technology. Page 2 WHS Ranks #1 Statewide on School Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Results Performance Profile (Mean Scores from 2015) Wissahickon High School received the highest WSD students score well above state and national averages School Performance Profile (SPP) score in the state of Pennsylvania at 101.8. All Pennsylvania schools with an WSD 11th grade received an SPP score for the 2015-2016 year. State A school’s SPP score relies heavily on state assessment Writing National
scores including Keystone/PSSA, but also includes college WSD readiness tests, industry standards-based assessments, State
graduation, promotion, and attendance rates, as well as Math evidence of offering rigorous courses to prepare students National for college and career. Schools also earn extra points WSD beyond the 100 point scoring system for those students State who have earned advanced scores on the state, industry, National
and Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Critical Reading exams. WHS scored 98.49 on all academic indicators and an additional 3.3 in extra credit for advanced achievement!
2016 Advanced Placement Based on AP Exams taken in May 2016
WHS offered 18 Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the 2015-2016 school year. To support students, the school district pays for all exams. AP courses are awarded with 0.10 weight added to the cumulative GPA and students who score a 3 or More than 125 students were inducted into the higher can earn college credit for AP courses. Three additional National Honor Society (NHS) and recognized for AP courses are being offered in the 2016-2017 school year! their outstanding qualifications of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Inductees must have an 371 Total Students Tested unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher at the end of their sophomore or junior year, demonstrate leadership, 983 Total Exams good character and participation in school activities. 78 Percent of students who scored a 3 or higher
50 Number of AP Scholars who scored a 3 or higher on 3 or more exams
Faculty Profile
Doctorate 2% Number of certified Bachelor’s 370 Degree teachers 14% Our staff knows that students learn best when they are engaged and having fun with classroom activities. 13.8 Average years of The Dr. Suess Birthday Celebration and Read Across teaching experience Master’s Degree America is one of many activities that students and 84% staff across the district enjoy.
Page 3 CELEBRATING the Class of 2016
Diplomas in hand and hats in the air...346 students and their families proudly celebrated graduation from Wissahickon High School during commencement on June 9, 2016. The Class of 2016 enjoyed beautiful and breezy weather as they were honored for their many achievements and provided words of advice and encouragement for their future. Congratulations were provided by Blue Bell Principal Dr. Concetta Lupo, Superintendent Dr. James A. Crisfield and WHS Principal Dr. Lynne Blair who encouraged students to "Be bold, be courageous, and be your best. I truly believe that the ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones that really do!" Dr. Blair said. Post Secondary Plans
Two-year college/ Military trade/technical school 1% 346 16% Graduates Work or Four-year other opportunities college 1% 82%
New Brand for Wissahickon and our Proud Trojan Tradition
A new brand was developed as part of the district’s mission to unify our schools, teams and community and to build team spirit and pride in our schools. The new brand includes a 50th anniversary logo and athletic program logos for the Trojan mascot, a recognizable "W" and a shield representing our history of excellence, proud Trojan tradition and competitive spirit. Keep an eye out for the new brand on our uniforms, spirit wear, athletic facilities and schools.
The Wissahickon School Board sporting one of the new logos. Left to right - front: Joe Antonio, Ronnie Hayman, Carol Ann DiPietro, Tracie Walsh, Sherri Becker. Back: David Frank, Joe Honeycutt, Ron Stoloff and Patricia David.
Page 4 WSD Athletics Program Students Reaching Their Highest Mission Statement Potential On and Off the Field! Adopted December 2015 An Athletics Task Force comprised of staff, coaches and community The Wissahickon Athletics Program, as an members worked together this year to develop an athletics program integral part of our students’ educational improvement plan to benefit all students, families and the Wissahickon experience, is committed to excellence in community. Part of their work was the development of a new athletics athletics and is designed for students to reach mission statement. The highlights on this page show how our their highest potential on and off the field. By student-athletes and coaches embody the values in our mission. fostering a sense of spirit and pride within students, staff, alumni and the community, the Building a Community of Champions athletic experience at Wissahickon seeks to Wissahickon congratulates the many individual students who qualified instill in each participant a life-long appreciation for championships and the following teams that received awards: for diversity, teamwork, perseverance and excellence. With the support of highly PIAA State Championships: Boys Tennis (7th place) knowledgeable coaches who are dedicated PIAA District I Team Qualifiers and Winners: Girls Lacrosse, Boys to the physical and emotional well-being of Lacrosse, Baseball and Boys Tennis (2nd place) our student-athletes, the program embraces Suburban One League American Conference Champions: Golf, Boys good sportsmanship, ethics, character and Cross Country, Boys Track & Boys Tennis (undefeated) accountability, and is committed to “Building a Marching Band: American Conference Class A Cavalcade of Bands Community of Champions” who are prepared Association Bronze Finalist and Most Improved awards to excel, contribute and lead.
Support of Highly Knowledgeable Dedicated Coaches What is your favorite part of the season? “My favorite part of the season is always the beginning. It’s like putting together a puzzle with moving pieces. Each player brings certain skills and putting them together to form the best team possible is always a challenge.” Field Hockey Coach Lucy Gil interviewed after her team’s 200th win
WHS Alumna Katie O’Donnell Bam’07 helped “Every teammate counts.” Boys Cross lead the U.S. women’s field hockey team to the Country Coach Bill Gallagher who quarter finals in the 2016 Olympics. celebrated 50 years of coaching
Middle School athletes had an impressive year with four teams going How do your coaches motivate you to do better? undefeated including Boys Tennis, Boys Track, Boys Cross Country, “I like the fact that my coaches keep reminding me 7th grade Boys Lacrosse and 7th grade Boys Basketball. The Girls that I am a leader and I have to do whatever to keep Track team ended the season with only one defeat. Girls Tennis were my team together.” Yondel Dudley, Football League Champions earning more wins than any other team. Embracing Good Sportsmanship, Ethics, Character The Girls Cross Country team won the league fall sportsmanship award for the 4th year in a row! What have you learned from the past 4 years of swimming? “Swimming has taught me to work with all types of people. You might not agree with everyone you share a lane with, but you make it work.” Amanda Zlotnikoff, Swim team What gets you motivated before a meet? “Not letting my team down.” Kannan Ramanathan, Boys Cross Country Page 5 Reaching Beyond the Classroom: 21st Century Learning
Wissahickon School District embraces the concept of teaching and learning 21st “Microsoft Associate Showcase century skills by integrating digital and audio visual technologies. All students in Schools are shining examples of grades 6 through 12 are provided a district-issued laptop; they learn in eClassrooms, those applying purpose driven also called technology enhanced classrooms, equipped with high-speed Internet innovation in a variety of ways access, LCD projectors, speakers and interactive whiteboards and all teachers are to build connection, motivate provided professional development to integrate technology into the curriculum. students and to create community in and out of school. These schools This year, students and teachers broke down the walls of their classrooms are truly transforming learning connecting with other students, businesses and experts from around the globe and providing more personalized by using Skype. Students Skyped with classrooms from different states from the education to students empowering USA as well as Canada, Scotland, Greece, Russia, France and New Zealand! They them to achieve more.” also talked to experts in their fields, including the Minecraft team at Microsoft, Accuweather Meteorologist Heather Waldman and author Margo Sorenson. Anthony Salcito, Vice President, Worldwide Education, Microsoft
Wissahickon Middle School was selected by Microsoft as a 2015-2016 Microsoft Associate Showcase School for its excellence in transforming its learning environment to deliver more personalized education to students using mobile and cloud technology to better prepare students for success in the workplace. WMS joins an exclusive community of over 400 premier schools from around the world.
Making, Breaking, Coding and Innovating
WMS developed a space dedicated to innovation, creation, critical thinking and design - the MakerSpace! The MakerSpace builds on the science, math, technology and engineering (STEM) curriculum allowing students to create, innovate and design with a variety of materials including K’Nex, Lego, Snap Circuits, Hot Wheels Speedometry Kits, Sphero robots, Romo robots, Little Bits electronic circuitry, arts & crafts, a MakerBot 3D Printer and old electronic items that students can take apart in the “breakerspace”. Blue Bell Elementary followed the middle school’s lead raising money for a Lego building wall, robots and other MakerSpace activities. Other elementary schools will develop a MakerSpace in the 2016-2017 school year.
Students in every school participated in Hour of Code this year, a one-hour introduction to computer science designed to demystify code and show students that anyone can learn the basics of coding. Through various tutorials, students learned the coding behind some of the most popular games - Minecraft, Star Wars, Frozen, Flappy Bird, Angry Birds - then used coding to develop games on their own.
Page 6 Co-Curricular Achievements DRAMA The middle school and high school offer diverse co- curricular clubs and programs ranging from academic, Students in all schools have the opportunity to participate community service and special interest clubs, music, art in the performing arts. Elementary students enjoy singing, and theater. dancing and acting for their families at the end of each school year. Productions at the various schools this year included Club highlights this year included: Annie Jr., Cinemagic and a full-scale jazz revue. The WMS • 49 students in WHS Future Business Leaders of Drama Club performed three sold-out shows of The Lion America qualified for the State Leadership conference King Jr. and the high school performed a fall production of • Wissahickon Debate and Speech Team placed third Midsummer/Jersey and the spring musical, Curtains. in the Championship Tournament for the Southeast PA Debate League “My son enjoyed every aspect of being a part of the Drama Club. It • The WHS Robotics Team #341, “Miss Daisy” placed was such as great experience for him creatively and socially.” 6th in its division at the World Championships Parent of a 6th grader and finished the 2016 season ranked 48th in the World (48 out of 3,200) placing WHS in the top 2% of all robotics teams worldwide. To inspire younger students to join robotics, the team started a new series of workshops called Robot in 30 Minutes which gave elementary students the chance to learn hands on skills and work as a team to build their own full size robot in less than 30 minutes!
At the end of each school year, the community enjoys an exhibit of our students’ best artwork at the Wissahickon Art Show. The 29th Annual Show was an amazing opportunity to see how talented our young artists are at drawing, painting, ceramics, photography and more. Student recognition in art this year included:
• 26 students selected for the Annual High Choral and band students can explore music through School Student Art Exhibit at The Scatter Joy programs including jazz bands, marching band, string Center for the Arts ensemble, symphony orchestra, Barber Shop and • Artwork of 3 ceramics students included in Barbie Shop, men’s choir, women’s choir, chamber “Clay Programs of Excellence” - an exhibition singers, camerata and concert chorus. Wissahickon of outstanding high school ceramics artists at
students share their musical talent with the ART the Tyler School of Art at Temple University community through winter and spring concerts as well
MUSIC as many other performances and competitions.
Page 7 Reaching Out to the Community Check out our Facebook Character Education in Action and Twitter pages to see how #WissCares At Wissahickon School District, students know that it’s not only important to get good grades, but to learn how to be good people who help others and make our communities a better place to live. Students in all Wissahickon schools participate in community service to help those in need, including organizing and participating in fundraisers and collections for food, clothing and other necessities. In every school, teachers and administrators emphasize respect for others and self. Here’s a snapshot of Character Education at Wissahickon and the many ways #WissCares.
• Stony Creek holds an annual Giving Night where students make sandwiches for soup kitchens and toys for homeless animals. After Halloween, students collected 523 pounds of candy to send to military personnel serving around the world. • WMS students organized the 2nd annual Mini-THON in association with the Four Diamonds. Students stayed on their feet for three straight hours, participating in dances, games, basketball, dodgeball and more to raise $7,637 to help children with cancer. • Through their Gift of Reading program, Shady Grove students and staff raised money to buy new books for students in need. This year Shady Grove gave more than 250 students several books each. • Throughout the year, every student at Blue Bell Elementary is recognized in the Thinking Wall of Fame which celebrates good decision making and a strong work ethic. • Each month, Lower Gwynedd recognizes students who use LEAP skills - Listening, Empathy, Appreciation and Perseverance. • Shady Grove students made Valentine’s Day cards for senior citizens. • Every school participates in Trucks for Maddox, collecting money or donations of toy trucks for needy and/or sick children. • WMS and WHS are designated “No Place for Hate” schools, recognized for creating inclusive environments aimed at reducing bias and bullying.
WHS Awarded as a School of Character
Wissahickon High School adopted the theme of Pay it Forward embracing the belief that if you do something nice for a person, he/she will do something nice for someone else and it continues in a chain reaction. This belief was embedded in dozens of activities throughout the year including the Pay it Forward Homeroom 100 Challenge to record and celebrate students’ random acts of kindness. In April 2016, WHS earned a Promising Practices award from Character.org's Schools of Character program for the RAKtivist (Random Acts of Kindness activists) initiative. Character.org is a national character education organization that recognizes initiatives in schools across the country that demonstrate great character teaching and activities. Through RAKtivist, students deliver anonymous compliments and a flower to WHS students and staff. The WTV studio students capture the moment when the recipient is given his/her compliment and flower, then share the video with the school community. Talk about heart warming!
Page 8 2015-2016 Budget Snapshot
Funding Sources Where the Money Goes
Local: $72,691,793 Classroom Instruction Expenses – 66.5% Teachers and Assistants, Textbooks and Materials, Supplies State: $16,790,043 Classroom Support Expenses – 29.9% Student Services, Guidance, Library, Curriculum Development, Federal: $530,793 Transportation, Health Services, Technology, Operational Leadership
0% Administration, Business Office, Maintenance, Other: $0 1% Human Resources, Utility Costs 1.3% 2.3%
19% Noninstructional Services – 2.3% Student Activities, Community Total Services 29.9% $90,012,629 Other Expenditures and Financing 66.5% 80% Uses – 1.3% Debt Services, Fund Transfers
A Look at the 2016-2017 Budget: Investing in our Students
The Board of Directors of the Wissahickon School District approved a final budget for the Wissahickon will 2016-17 school year of $95,086,629. This proposed budget includes a 4.51% tax increase. For continue to have the average homeowner (assessed home value of $205,720), the higher millage rate will result the lowest school in a tax increase of $166. taxes among all 22 school districts The School Board and district administration developed the proposed final budget to sustain in Montgomery the programs and academic excellence that characterize all of the Wissahickon schools. At the County. same time, several cost cutting measures (e.g. changing health insurance carriers and reducing non-teaching headcount through attrition) were implemented to reduce expenses. However, two primary cost drivers – PSERS and aging school facilities – prompted the need for more revenue. The “youngest” building, Lower Gwynedd Elementary, is 20 years old while the average age of the five other schools is 54 years old. In the 2016-2017 budget, an additional $1.1M will be raised from the tax increase for capital investments that will enhance the functionality of the district’s schools and facilities.
What is the district’s plan for the additional capital money raised from the tax increase?
The district has a list of known maintenance projects with a combined estimated cost of $25M that are needed to preserve and protect the community’s investment in our existing buildings. Currently, there is $17M in the capital reserve account that will be used to fund some of these projects. The remaining projects on the list, as well as any newly identified renovation or improvement projects, will be funded over time by the additional capital monies being raised. The new funds can also, eventually, be used to replace part or all of one or more of the district’s aging schools, which deserve the long-term planning attention of the board. Various stand-alone plans exist now and will be updated and consolidated in the coming months to ensure the district is prepared, both today and tomorrow, to continue to provide a school system that meets the community’s expectations for excellence.
Page 9 It’s the WE in WEOF that Makes a Difference!
Since Wissahickon • TETRIX MAX Starter Set and a Hummingbird Educational Opportunities Classroom Duo kit to help the robotics team and club Foundation (WEOF) was learn how to build and program robots founded, the foundation has provided more than $325,000 • Costumes and props to help teach Shakespeare through in grants to enhance teaching and learning through new performance programs, equipment, technology and resources and • Buddha Boards used for creative classroom activities further engage students in classroom, and co-curricular where students paint disappearing images with water activities. WEOF was pleased to award the following grants • Start up business funding for students in the “Becoming this past year: an Entrepreneur” classes • Construction of a rock climbing wall at Blue Bell • Romo Robots and a 3-dimensional printer for Elementary innovative learning activities in the MakerSpace at • A buzzer system to better prepare students for the WMS and Blue Bell Elementary School National Geographic and History bees • Guest speaker and performing arts assemblies for all • Funding for Rachel’s Challenge assemblies at WHS and Wissahickon schools WMS and other activities to build a permanent culture • Expanded activities for an after school club called of kindness, compassion, and inclusion WissPals which pairs regular education students with the autistic support and life skills students
Above: Students performing MacBeth with costumes and props provided by WEOF. Left: Students learn how about programming using Ozobots purchased with a WEOF grant.
Businesses Support Students through Educational Improvement Tax Credits
A $10,000 grant awarded to WEOF by Ambler Savings Bank helped enhance the popular MakerSpace at Wissahickon Middle School and expand MakerSpace opportunities in each of the four elementary schools. The donation was provided through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC), a state program that allows participating businesses to support innovative educational improvement organizations like WEOF and receive a tax credit on their state taxes - a real win-win!
Check out www.weof.org to see the approved EITC programs and how participating EITC businesses can support our students. Page 10 Correct Answer! Wissahickon Educational Opportunities Foundation Trivia Night Helps Students WEOF to the Races What 1977 movie won the Oscar for best picture beating out All the President's Men, Network and Taxi Driver? (Answer below) This was just one of the brain teasers that attendees 5K and Walk/Fun Run attempted to answer at the 2nd annual WEOF Trivia Night on March 4, 2016. More than 250 staff, parents, and community members participated, raising more than $10,000 to support innovative educational programs at all of our schools. Participants teamed up in tables of ten to enjoy ten rounds of fast paced trivia with questions ranging from music to math and a silent auction.
Mark Your Calendar for the 3rd Annual Trivia Night March 11, 2017
Recruit friends and a family to form a table! ANSWER: Rocky Rocky ANSWER:
Demonstrating their strong Wissahickon spirit and generosity, more than 350 Wissahickon students, parents, staff from every school in the district and community members participated in the first annual WEOF to the Races 5K and Walk/Fun Run on November 15, 2015. In total, 264 people registered to run the 5K course that wound around the Lower Gwynedd Elementary/WMS/ WHS neighborhood and 97 people participated in the walk around the WHS Stadium track. The event raised more than $6,000 for our students.
Please Join Us for the 2nd Annual WEOF to the Races on November 12, 2016
Thank you to our Donors
Community Driven Tributes WEOF thanks the many individuals, businesses and organizations who make it possible to expand and enhance Honor Teachers and Staff learning opportunities. Through event sponsorships, staff tributes, direct donations, EITC grants and giving Parents and community members do two nice things at through United Way or Amazon Smile, our community once when they donate to WEOF in the form of a Staff demonstrates tremendous generousity and support for Tribute. These donations, made in honor of a teacher Wissahickon. The students and staff are grateful! or staff member, support WEOF’s mission and let the honoree know that he/she has made a difference to a If you would like to support WEOF, visit student and family. What a great way to say thanks! www.weof.org for more information.
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Join Us! • October 14: Homecoming Football Game • November 5: Ramp Riot - oldest and largest single day robotics competition in the nation • November 12: WEOF to the Races 5K • December: Winter Concerts at every school. Check the calendar on our website for dates/times. For more details, visit www.wsdweb.org/about-wsd/calendar
Keeping in Touch with Our Community
One of the district’s top priorities this past year was to improve LIKE US on Facebook communication with our families and community. We invite you to facebook.com/wissahickonschooldistrict stay current with news about our schools, staff, students, programs, and events. Watch us on YouTube or WTV There’s a number of ways to stay in touch depending on your (Comcast Channel 28 & Verizon Channel 41) preferences. The website includes the latest news about the district, schools and calendar of events. You can also read about student FOLLOW US on Twitter and staff achievements in the e-newsletters for each school or District/School News @WissahickonSD subscribe to our quarterly newsletter, Wiss Nation, by clicking on Superintendent James Crisfield @WSDSuper the link from our homepage - www.wsdweb.org. Download our Free Mobile App You can also access district information quickly and easily using our free mobile app. Just search for Wissahickon School District on Subscribe to Wiss Nation e-newsletter your iPhone or Android device to download the app. See Sports Schedules, Scores & More For those who enjoy using social media, follow the district on www.wissahickonathletics.org Twitter or Facebook. Our YouTube Channel and WTV includes including sporting events, academic events, classroom activities and Trojan fans! WHS launched a new website for the School Board meetings. Enjoy our student run programs - Trojan Athletics Department this year. Parents, students Chef and WissLit - interviews with authors. and community members can sign up for instant text & email alerts for scores, schedules and other Information is always at your fingertips! team updates.