RPO Names Derse Outstanding Music Educator:
Webster CSD is proud to announce that Webster Schroeder High School music teacher Kimberly Derse is the winner of the 2024 Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) Musicians’ Award for Outstanding Music Educator in the category of instrumental music – strings.
Kim Derse
Kim will be honored at an awards ceremony on May 9 and join RPO Conductor Andreas Delfs on stage at the beginning of the Philharmonic’s concert that evening. (The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.; please visit the RPO website .) Following the concert the RPO musicians will host a reception for family and friends in her honor, along with the 2024 award recipient for the band category. Kim and the other RPO Educator Award recipient will receive further accolades at the RPO Centennial Gala ...
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Classic American Tale Little Women Comes to Schroeder Stage:
The One Webster community is invited to come enjoy the timeless classic Little Women , performed by the Webster Schroeder Theater Company.
Adapted by Thomas Hischak based on the book by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women follows the adventures of Jo (Veronica S.), Meg (Emily S.), Beth (Kathryn S.), and Amy March (JimmaLy O.) as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written.
This classic American tale of love, loss, heartbreak, and growing up come to life on the Schroeder stage for four performances: Thursday, April 25 – Saturday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. nightly plus a 2:00 p.m. matinee on April 27. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased on the Schroeder ...
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Absentee and Early Voter Ballot Applications Available:
Applications for absentee or early voter ballots for the Webster CSD Annual Budget Vote and School Board Election are available.
Absentee Ballot : Qualified voters of the district who will be unable to attend the polls on the day of the vote, for reasons outlined on the absentee ballot application, may wish to use an absentee ballot. Voters must apply for the ballot in advance. Absentee ballot applications are available at the link below or from District Clerk Heather Murphy, 119 South Avenue, Webster.
Early Voter : Qualified voters of the district may wish to use an early voter ballot. Voters must apply for the ballot in advance. Early voter ballot applications are available at the link below or from District Clerk Heather Murphy, 119 South Avenue, Webster.
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A Total Solar Eclipse Reunion: A NEW One Webster Minute!:
Webster CSD shares innovative programs and people in our district in many ways, including the video series, One Webster Minute. Today, we highlight former science teacher Patrick Moriarty and his determination to gather students, "his kids", together for a total solar eclipse reunion nearly 50 years in the making! Enjoy their reflections about the BIG DAY in today's One Webster Minute.
Watch for more One Webster Minutes on our YouTube channel linked at websterschools.org. #wcsdtellingourstory
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Webster CSD School Calendar for 2024-25:
At its meeting Tuesday, March 12, the Webster CSD Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2024-25 school year. All One Webster students, grades PreK-12, will begin classes Tuesday, September 3.
The full calendar is provided below and available under the Full Calendars links on the District Calendar web page .
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Petitions Available for BOE Candidates:
The Webster CSD Budget Vote and Election of Candidates is Tuesday, May 21 at Webster Schroeder High School. Anyone wishing to run for the board of education (BOE) may pick up a nominating packet from the district clerk’s office, 119 South Avenue, Webster, weekdays, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Petitions must be returned to the district clerk’s office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 22. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will each serve three-year terms beginning July 1.
Questions about candidacy or eligibility may be referred to District Clerk Heather Murphy at (585) 216-0001 or heather_murphy@webstercsd.org during the office hours noted above.
Important Dates to Remember
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NAMM Foundation Names Webster Among Best Communities for Music Education:
For the 19 th time, Webster CSD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Webster CSD answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program, and community music-making programs. Responses were verified by school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
Webster CSD has been ...
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Kindergarten Orientation and Registration:
Welcome to the Webster CSD Class of 2037!
Kindergarten orientation takes place in each of our elementary schools this spring. Parents/guardians of incoming kindergartners please plan to attend the orientation taking place in your child's building:
DeWitt - Thursday, May 9, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Klem North - Thursday, May 9, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Klem South - Thursday, May 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Plank North - Tuesday, May 7, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Plank South - Tuesday, May 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Schlegel & OWL - Monday, May 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
State - Thursday, April 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Families of incoming kindergartners who haven't already registered their child for the 2024-25 school year should do so now! Go to websterschools.org/registration ...
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Camp Invention is Coming to Webster:
In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame ® , Webster CSD is excited to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention® program to children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. Taking place at Spry Middle School, 119 South Avenue, Webster this inspiring, weeklong summer experience provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! Taking on a variety of exhilarating activities each day, children have fun collaborating with friends, thinking creatively and inventing their own solutions to real-world challenges.
The week begins on July 22 with David Gorski serving as director. The all-new 2024 program will spark the imagination of both new and returning campers with an adventure full of inspiration, ...
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