Wilkes-Barre Area School District

Last week Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown and representatives from the Wilkes-Barre Police and Fire Departments visited Wilkes-Barre Area High School for assemblies with 9th through 12th grade students.

Mayor Brown spoke to the students about his responsibilities as Mayor and the importance of first responders. Police Chief Mike Boyle and Fire Chief Jay Delaney took questions from students about their responsibilities and career highlights before introducing members of their respective departments.

Sergeant Steve Lada and Officer James Verdekal showcased the e-bikes used for the WBPD’s bike patrol unit and spoke about their careers in law enforcement. As in all school visits during this past school year, the high school students were most enthusiastic about Police Officer Rich Olshefski and his K9 partner Tenshi teamwork demonstration.

WBFD Captain Robert Stehle and Firefighter Candice Hartman presented how quickly firefighters get into their turnout gear, as physically demonstrated by Firefighter Michael Meeker, and components of the fire turnout gear and attached equipment. Mayor Brown and representatives from both police and fire departments took questions from the students at the end of the presentation.

Pictured are Mayor Brown and Wilkes-Barre City Police Department and Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department representatives on the WBAHS Auditorium stage.

Congratulations to our Sophomore Matthew Clark on making the WVC 1st Team All-Star team.

Part of our team culture is service to our community. Every year our boys volunteer at the Osterhout Library in Wilkes Barre. Here is our first group ready for the morning shift helping set up the book tent sale! We will have shifts of boys throughout the entire sale helping the library in this important fund raiser. Be sure to stop by and say hello and pick up a few books! Thanks Jake, Jacob, Ayman, and Josh for volunteering.

Congratulations to our Junior Tijan “TJ” Njai on making the WVC Honorable Mention All-Star team.

Congratulations to our Sophomore Malhammudl ‘Mal’ Latifou on making the WVC Honorable Mention All-Star team.

As part of our America 250 celebration, Solomon Elementary students created artistic American flags using a variety of recycled materials!
From cardboard, paper, plastic, and other repurposed items, students transformed everyday materials into unique works of art. Their projects showcased creativity, patriotism, and environmental responsibility while celebrating the history and symbolism of the American flag.

We are proud of the imagination, effort, and Wolfpack spirit displayed in each creation. These flags are a wonderful reminder that great things can be made from recycled materials when creativity takes the lead!

Great job, Solomon Elementary Wolfpack! 🐺❤️🤍💙