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The Rock L. Butler Middle School chorus students delivered an amazing performance at last night’s Christmas Concert — filling the auditorium with festive songs, joy, and cheer. A huge thank you to our music teacher, Mrs. Shaffer, our students, and their families for making the evening so special.

In Mr. Callahan’s 3rd grade class, students listened to former Wellsboro Hornet student-athletes talk about their journey from elementary school to college. They spoke about the hard work and effort it takes to be successful, as well as the challenges that students will face along the way. Caitlyn Callahan, a former D1 Volleyball player at UNCW and The College of Charleston, as well as an NCAA All-American, and Darryn Callahan, a D2 baseball player at Slippery Rock University, spoke with the class, posed for pictures, and signed autographs for the students.

Students in Mr. Callahan’s and Ms. VanNess’ classes honored Veterans and Veteran’s Day by making projects and writing letters to thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

Wellsboro Area School District Athletic Events for December 15 through December 20, 2025

Attention Don Gill families: our breakfast with Santa scheduled for this morning has been postponed until December 18!

Good evening. Due to the drop in temperatures forecasted overnight and the potential for icy secondary roads, all schools in the Wellsboro Area School District will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, December 11, 2025. I apologize for any inconvenience this will cause. Thank you!

❄️ After-School Events Canceled – Wellsboro Area School District ❄️

Due to the current weather conditions, all after-school activities and events for the Wellsboro Area School District are canceled for today, 12/10/2025.

Student safety is our top priority.
Please stay safe, stay warm, and use extra caution if you need to travel.

We will share any additional updates as they become available.

CL students got to meet the reindeer yesterday

Lots of CL kids got to see Santa on their field trip yesterday!

Pulling off a holiday field trip as elaborate as this year’s celebration was no small feat—and behind the magic were months of planning, creativity, and generosity from Dr. Shaw and Tammy Benedict.

The trip featured five stations, each designed to give students an immersive, memorable experience:

Wagon Ride Through a Storybook Village
Students climbed aboard a wagon with Dr. Shaw, who read aloud from the book she authored while traveling through a life-size village she built to match the story’s setting. The ride offered children a rare chance to see a book written and read by a local author spring to life around them.
A Visit With Santa
Before the trip, students wrote letters to Santa and sealed them in their own envelopes. At the station, they mailed their letters, visited with Santa, posed for class photos, and received Santa hats generously provided by the Charlotte Lappla and Don Gill Elementary PTO. Any free moments turned into an impromptu holiday dance party.
Live Reindeer and Train Station Display
Students met Dr. Shaw’s two live reindeer and listened as one of her staff members shared fun and educational facts about the animals. Nearby, they explored an impressive model train station with a train expert—an intricate display spanning roughly a 15-by-15-foot area (not sure about that measurement…just a guess).
Craft Station
Students created “reindeer food” packaged in festive reindeer-themed bags organized by the school. They also made snowman ornaments, thanks to the organization and generous donations of Tammy Benedict and her staff.
Snack Station
Children enjoyed a spread of treats: reindeer mix (a toasted Chex blend prepared by Tammy), cupcakes (baked by Jenn Outman), hot cocoa, and water—all supplied through Tammy Benedict’s donations.
This trip was more than a single day of festivities—it was the culmination of over a year of planning. Dr. Shaw, Mr. Shaw, and her staff, along with the Benedict family poured immense time, energy, and resources into making the experience extraordinary. In addition to organizing stations and volunteering on-site, Benedicts also provided crucial financial support, including sponsoring the bussing needed to make the trip possible.

Dr. Shaw’s partnership and her dedication to creating a one-of-a-kind holiday setting transformed the event into something truly special—a magical holiday experience the students won’t soon forget.

Congratulations to Arlo Salevsky in Ms. Adams' class for joining the 300 Book Club!!!

Miss L's last day.

We are so thankful to have the middle school STING students, led by Mrs. Outman, at Charlotte Lappla today to help students make ornaments for Christmas! The students had such an amazing day.

🎄 Holiday Cheer in Action! 🎄

Our amazing RLBMS STING students teamed up with Charlotte Lappla Elementary to spread joy and creativity this season! 🌟 Together, they crafted beautiful holiday decorations and shared smiles all around.

💚 Teamwork. Creativity. Community.

That’s what the STING spirit is all about! 🐝

📸 Check out these festive moments and let’s celebrate the power of helping hands!
#RLBMS #STINGStudents #HolidayCrafts #CommunityStrong #StudentLeadership

🎄RLBMS STING Students Spread Holiday Cheer! 🎄

STING students on their way to craft ornaments with Charlotte Lappla students.

A huge thank you to Benedict’s Bus Service for generously donating a warm bus so students could travel comfortably and avoid the cold weather ❄️🚌

Stay tuned—more festive fun to come soon! 🎅✨

Congratulations to Jack on becoming a member of the 100 book club!

Madilynn is a super reader! She has been working hard on reading this book all by herself!

Wellsboro Area School District athletic events schedule for December 8th through December 13th