Wellsboro Area School District -

Students in Mrs. Bowen’s 2nd Grade class are learning about the desert habitat. They read about the animals and plants that live there, wrote facts about the cactus, and even made their own Cactus Hotel!

Mila Seeley is the Writer of the Week for Mrs. Lightner.

Wellsboro Area School District Athletic Events September 22nd through September 27th 2025.

Mrs Largey stopped by as our guest reader this week with her high school helper Finn.  We also learned about trees this week and checked out some trunk samples.

Our middle school students had a great time at Friday’s outdoor dance, hosted by Student Council. Along with the music, there were plenty of yard games and a concession stand filled with treats.

A big thank-you to Student Council for organizing such a fun event and to the teachers who volunteered as chaperones—we couldn’t have done it without you!

Reading groups with special pointer fingers in Mrs. Mascho’s room.

Mrs. Shaw’s first graders love “flashlight Friday” on Friday afternoons with their high school helper Miss Alexa.

Mr. Singer’s class enjoying a couple games of Silent Ball for their Fun Friday Reward!

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Kate Kreger 🌟
Celebrating 10 amazing years in the district!

🐾 You may know her as a dedicated educator, but did you know she once won third-row tickets to a Brooks & Dunn concert? 🎶

💬 Why Middle School?
“I enjoy seeing the growth—physical, personality, & academic—of Middle School students. I love that they're still kids and want to have fun, but are developing maturity and independence at the same time.”

🐶 Meet Annie & Daisy, her golden retrievers and unofficial staff members!
They love camping, side-by-side rides, and naps. Daisy’s a toy hoarder (because Annie always steals them!).

📚 Favorite pastime? Reading books with happy endings.
🍽️ Favorite foods? Homemade mac & cheese and chicken cheesesteak salad.
🌊 Favorite vacation spot? The beach!
✈️ Bucket list dream? Traveling to Italy and Ireland.
🍫 Favorite snack? Reese’s Stix
🦉 Night owl & aspiring time traveler 🕰️
📸 Dream job swap? Nature photographer!

💡 Words of Wisdom:
"It’s none of your business what other people think about you. Be the very best version of yourself; and give others the grace and the space to be theirs, too."

Mrs. Tice's students reading with their high school helpers!

Mrs. Lightner's kids love working with their high school helper, Makenna. They also earn drops for good behavior, being kind and making good choices.

Download the SORA App at home for access to hundreds of E-books! This is a service that the district provides to all students! Your student's LUNCH # is their USERNAME. Happy Reading!

Mrs. McCabe's class partner reading their Wonders story this week about friendship.

Mrs. Shaw's First Graders enjoying the new Book Nooks in the Library! 

Our middle school gym classes are making the most of this gorgeous fall weather! Students are enjoying playing soccer outside before the colder days arrive. Fresh air, teamwork, and lots of energy—it’s a perfect way to spend PE!

Ms. Williams' kids doing brain puzzles and observing trees.

4th graders in Mr. Kennedy’s ELA classes are learning about idioms. Do you recognize any of these common sayings? Can you image if they LITERALLY meant what they said?!