West Snyder Elementary School -

Mrs. Lindsey Snyder is the PAThS Staff Member of the Week! She is a kindergarten teacher and she has been teaching for 12 years. She attended Bloomsburg University and received her Master’s Degree from Wilkes University. Family: She has a husband named Chris. She has three daughters named Hailey, Makenna, and Taylin and one son named Brennen. They also have a dog, Judge! Outside of school activities: I love spending time watching my kids play sports, family outings, being outside in hot, sunny weather-especially at the beach! I also like hanging out with friends, exercising, and staying active. Favorite Part of Teaching: Seeing my students believing in themselves and seeing the excitement on their faces when they achieve goals. Plus all their hugs! *Pictured with Mrs. Snyder is Audra Folk, a former student of Mrs. Snyder’s!

Job Title: 5th Grade Teacher # of Years Teaching: 31 years College(s) Attended: Shippensburg University (undergraduate); Bloomsburg University and Susquehanna University (graduate) Family: My husband (of 40 years) is named Doug. We are blessed with two children, Aaron and Marissa, and four grandchildren, Madeline, Bradley, Lilly, and Harper. I can’t forget my 6 year old Golden Retriever, Jesse! Outside of School: I enjoy attending my grandchildren’s sports events, baking, gardening, shopping online, and attending church events. Favorite Part of Teaching: Getting to share things that I love with my students and helping kids learn their way!

You are invited to participate in our January 10th, School Board Meeting by using the public link below. You must enable your video and mute your microphone. This is a formal public meeting and comments will only be allowed at designated times in the meeting. Those who wish to make a comment must attend in person. Time: January 10th, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada ) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87378671851?pwd=b096a3RRQWk4NXNxRE1zaEFIM3JYdz09 Meeting ID: 873 7867 1851 Passcode: hP729m Let us know if there are any questions.

On Tuesday, December 14th students at West Snyder Elementary ventured on a walk to spread holiday cheer to those in our local community. Students and staff went caroling at the Beaver Springs Senior Center, the MACC, Conestoga, and local residents of Beaver Springs.

A message received from PDE acknowledging that schools may return to local decision making in regards to masking based on the PA Supreme Court Ruling, confirmed that there will be no challenges or additional legal maneuvers at the state level as far as instituting mask mandates in schools. To all families and staff, MWSD will return to the status of voluntary masking that is found in our Health and Safety Plans effective immediately. Thank you for your support and patience over the last three months!   Let me know if you have any additional questions! 

You are invited to participate in our December 6th, School Board Meeting by using the public link below. You must enable your video and mute your microphone. This is a formal public meeting and comments will only be allowed at designated times in the meeting. Time: December 6th, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada ) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89978346104?pwd=ZkgvYVlzcy82amlNaW9vei9hb3BGZz09 Meeting ID: 899 7834 6104 Passcode: Qnd8hG Let us know if there are any questions.

December 3rd, 2021 @ 7:30 pm Choral Concert at the Midd-West Middle School! Grades 8-12 Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75384135948?pwd=YldVWllLTldpUDlRN0VqZTR3NjJBQT09 Meeting ID: 753 8413 5948 Passcode: ae0dnM

You are invited to participate in our November 15th, School Board Meeting by using the public link below. You must enable your video and mute your microphone. This is a formal public meeting and comments will only be allowed at designated times in the meeting. Time: November 15th, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada )Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87604874535?pwd=ZFZteTdyMXBVRGtoaXZYdFFwM2J5dz09 Meeting ID: 876 0487 4535 Passcode: 3FiHuq Let us know if there are any questions

COMMITTEE MEETING POSTPONEMENT NOTICE The Board of Directors of the Midd-West School District has postponed the Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 4, 2021, to Thursday, November 11, 2021, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Midd-West School District Administrative Office.

You are invited to participate in our October 25th, School Board Meeting by using the public link below. You must enable your video and mute your microphone. This is a formal public meeting and comments will only be allowed at designated times in the meeting. Time: October 25th, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada ) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81641982814?pwd=Zkh5NjR5N2s3UGZwUHhOK1ZQb2ZyQT09 Meeting ID: 816 4198 2814 Passcode: mi71Zz Thanks. Let us know if there are any questions

The fifth annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 20th, at MWHS. This is a FREE, drive-up, to-go style dinner with pick up from 4 to 5:30 pm. Dinners will be distributed at the cafeteria doors (#8). Please follow the designated traffic pattern when arriving. RSVP's are required and will be accepted until 11/3/2021. Please use this form to sign-up: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=zgCATiv4uEGfT4IC6Vco4ibIya93BQZIq_YkypriMuVUMkdZS05BTEVMVlFUTTgwSFRBSFFXM0dCNS4u Questions can be directed to Mrs. Beth Keister at bkeister@mwsd.cc

The Midd-West School District is soliciting applicants for appointment to the Board of School Directors effective immediately with a term of office to conclude November 30, 2023. Applicants must be a qualified elector of the school district and a resident of the Midd-West School District for a minimum of one year prior to appointment. Applicants shall include a brief biographical sketch, statement of qualifications and reasons for seeking appointment. Applications must be postmarked by October 18, 2021. Interested persons should apply, in writing, to Mrs. Tiffany S. Summers, Board Secretary, Midd-West School District, 568 East Main Street, Middleburg, PA, 17842-1295.

You are invited to participate in our October 11th, School Board Meeting by using the public link below. You must enable your video and mute your microphone. This is a formal public meeting and comments will only be allowed at designated times in the meeting. Time: October 11th, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada )Join Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87172217487?pwd=ZlNrOHAwbE13REp5bmpJamFZVnU5QT09 Meeting ID: 871 7221 7487 Passcode: C31PyA Thanks. Let us know if there are any questions!

News, 3 days ago You are invited to participate in our September 27th, School Board Meeting by using the public link below. You must enable your video and mute your microphone. This is a formal public meeting and comments will only be allowed at designated times in the meeting. Time: September 27th, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada )Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88541456394?pwd=bkF0bm5aM0drOEFnUWdCaHYzUHQ4dz09 Meeting ID: 885 4145 6394 Passcode: At1zzd Thanks. Let us know if there are any questions!

You are invited to participate in our September 27th, School Board Meeting by using the public link below. You must enable your video and mute your microphone. This is a formal public meeting and comments will only be allowed at designated times in the meeting. Time: September 27th, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada )Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88541456394?pwd=bkF0bm5aM0drOEFnUWdCaHYzUHQ4dz09 Meeting ID: 885 4145 6394 Passcode: At1zzd Thanks. Let us know if there are any questions!

School Board Meeting The Zoom link is intended for participation in the Midd-West School District Board of Directors Meeting. Face coverings will be required as in the Secretary of Health's Order. We ask that anyone wishing to make public comments plan to attend in person. Thank you. Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79010999251?pwd=d3EvSGk5Q2Y5YkNDQWxpVlBhdWpRZz09

Meeting Location Notice The Board of Directors for the Midd-West School District has changed the location of the work session and regular meeting on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to the gymnasium at Middleburg Elementary.

MIDD-WEST SCHOOL DISTRICT S P E C I A L M E E T I N G N O T I C E The Board of Directors of the Midd-West School District will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Group Conference Room at Middleburg Elementary School for the purpose of personnel items and to conduct any other business the Board deems necessary.

Midd-West School District Back-To-School Nights Middleburg Elementary August 19th Kindergarten Orientation - 5:00 to 6:30 Back-to-School Night 1st grade - 5th grade - 6:30 to 8:00 West Snyder Elementary August 19th Back-to-School Night 1st grade - 5th grade - 5:00 to 6:30 Kindergarten Orientation 6:30 to 8:00 Midd-West Middle School August 18th -5:00 to 6:30 Midd-West High School August 18th - 5:00 to 6:30

Due to the lessening of COVID – 19 restrictions all MWSD Board of Director Meetings will return to a live format. There will be NO Zoom broadcast or participation as of June 1, 2021. Individuals wishing to speak at board meetings will need to attend in person, and they must adhere to all school district policy in those regards. We thank you for your support in the past year, and we welcome our return to normal!