Today we are proud to spotlight this outstanding group of students representing the WGCSD Class of 2026.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.






Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who support, encourage, and inspire our students each day. Thank you for the important role you play in helping our children learn, grow, and succeed. We wish you a wonderful Father’s Day with family and friends. #WGProud

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day that recognizes the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom for all.
In observance of Juneteenth, the Watkins Glen Central School District is closed today.
#WGProud

Today we are proud to spotlight this outstanding group of students representing the WGCSD Class of 2026.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.






Today we are proud to spotlight this outstanding group of students representing the WGCSD Class of 2026.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.







Last night Anna (Valedictorian) and Sam (Salutatorian) were honored at the annual GST BOCES Southern Tier Scholars ceremony hosted by the Bath Central School District. Each are excellent examples of how hard work pays off! Anna is off to Pitt to study Neuroscience and Sam is off to the U.S. Naval Academy to study Quantitative Economics. The Class of 2026 continues to us #WGProud

Today we are proud to spotlight this outstanding group of students representing the WGCSD Class of 2026.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.





On Sunday evening, two members of our school community were honored at the @ESPNIthaca Night of Champions awards ceremony.
Standout student-athlete, Rachel Vickio, was named with the Female Athlete of Year for her stellar performance across all three of her sports, Soccer, Basketball, and Track & Field.
PE Teacher, Coach, and Aquatics Director, Jason Westervelt, was named Outstanding Coach in Girls Swimming & Diving, capping off yet another championship season.
WGCSD is grateful for the coverage and support from @ESPNIthaca.
#WGProud
Standout student-athlete, Rachel Vickio, was named with the Female Athlete of Year for her stellar performance across all three of her sports, Soccer, Basketball, and Track & Field.
PE Teacher, Coach, and Aquatics Director, Jason Westervelt, was named Outstanding Coach in Girls Swimming & Diving, capping off yet another championship season.
WGCSD is grateful for the coverage and support from @ESPNIthaca.
#WGProud


Today we are proud to spotlight this outstanding group of students representing the WGCSD Class of 2026.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.






Today we are proud to spotlight this outstanding group of students representing the WGCSD Class of 2026.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.






Shout out to this inspiring group of seniors who went the extra mile throughout their high school careers to earn diploma seals in Civic Readiness and Biliteracy.
In addition to gaining valuable skills they will carry with them beyond graduation, each student earned special recognition to wear proudly at commencement.
The Class of 2026 continues to make us #WGProud
In addition to gaining valuable skills they will carry with them beyond graduation, each student earned special recognition to wear proudly at commencement.
The Class of 2026 continues to make us #WGProud

Today we are proud to spotlight this outstanding group of students representing the WGCSD Class of 2026.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.






Today we are proud to spotlight this outstanding group of students representing the WGCSD Class of 2026.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.






Today we are proud to spotlight this outstanding group of students representing the WGCSD Class of 2026.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.






Today we are proud to spotlight this outstanding group of students representing the WGCSD Class of 2026.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.
As they continue to learn, lead, grow, and prepare for the next chapter, they remind us of all the reasons they make us #WGProud.






STATE Bound!
WG Senior Natalee Oliver's stellar season continues! Last night she broke her own school record in the 800 Meter with a 2:19.70 qualifying her for the upcoming New York State Track & Field Championships. The State meet is scheduled for June 13-14 in Webster.
Hard work continues to pay off for Natalie! #WGProud
(Photo credit: DeBolt Media)
WG Senior Natalee Oliver's stellar season continues! Last night she broke her own school record in the 800 Meter with a 2:19.70 qualifying her for the upcoming New York State Track & Field Championships. The State meet is scheduled for June 13-14 in Webster.
Hard work continues to pay off for Natalie! #WGProud
(Photo credit: DeBolt Media)

Record Breaking Performance Alert:
At the State Qualifier meet last night Gabe Crane, Aidan Kelly, Leon Lagramada and Noah Wright ran a 45.31 in the 4x100. This performance broke a the 27 year old school record held by Kevin Rafferty, Andy Clark, Matt Madorsky, and Geoff Snyder. Today we celebrate our student-athletes past and present. They continue to make us #WGProud. Hard work pays off!
(Photo credit: The Odessa File)
At the State Qualifier meet last night Gabe Crane, Aidan Kelly, Leon Lagramada and Noah Wright ran a 45.31 in the 4x100. This performance broke a the 27 year old school record held by Kevin Rafferty, Andy Clark, Matt Madorsky, and Geoff Snyder. Today we celebrate our student-athletes past and present. They continue to make us #WGProud. Hard work pays off!
(Photo credit: The Odessa File)

Yesterday, the Athletic Department took some time to recognize this accomplished group of student athletes who have made the commitment to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level:
Olivia King - Attending SUNY Brockport, playing basketball, majoring in Biology.
Madison Tuttle - Attending the University of the Cumberlands, competing on the Track & Field team, and majoring in Public Health & Biology.
Natalee Oliver - Attending SUNY Cortland, joining the Track & Field team while majoring in Speech & Hearing Sciences.
Rachel Vickio - Attending Elmira College and playing Basketball while majoring in Nursing.
Ryan Dean - Attending SUNY Brockport and competing on the Swim team while majoring in Nursing.
Michael Purpura - Attending Gannon University to play Soccer while majoring in Finance.
Christopher Simiele - Attending Hilbert College to play basketball while earning a degree in Business Administration.
Cordelia Thompson - Attending Lindenwood University and joining the Shotgun Sports team while majoring in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology with a minor in Criminal Justice.
Brianna Hatch - Attending SUNY Brockport to play basketball while pursuing a career in Nursing
Hard work pays off
The Class of 2026 continues to make us #WGProud

The Fitness Center will close this evening 6/2/26 at 7:30PM. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Yesterday, this outstanding group of students was honored through the Odessa File’s Tribute Awards program.
We were also proud to welcome Odessa File editor Charlie Haeffner, along with longtime teacher and coach Craig Cheplick, back to WGHS to present the awards and share a few words of inspiration with our students.
"This year at WGHS we have one young woman -- senior Emily Melveney -- honored for the third straight year. Two other seniors -- Sam Hohle and Zade Gomez Fitzsimmons -- have been named for the second year in a row. Ten other students were selected for the first time: seniors Olivia King, Wendy Coleman, Anna Franzese, Logan DeBolt and Lilian Artusa, and juniors Jude Santos, Lizzi Fitzwater, Isaac Hendrickson, Natalie VanSkiver and Isabella Bellavigna." (Source: Odessafile, "And the Honorees Are...")
Stay tuned in to the Odessa File for the details and story that will accompany this post.
Not present for the photo: Jude Santos and Lillian Artusa
Congratulations to all of our honorees. Our students continue to make us #WGProud!



