Wallkill Teachers' Association

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

Thank you to our AMAZING Speech-Language Pathologists!

National Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Day is observed annually on May 18th to celebrate the vital contributions of speech-language pathologists in diagnosing and treating communication, language, and swallowing disorders. Why SLPs Matter: SLPs play a life-changing role in healthcare, education, and private practice by helping individuals of all ages

05/15/2026

The WTA congratulates our newest teachers on successfully completing their first year in the New Teacher Mentor Program! Your dedication, growth, and commitment to your students have been evident all year long, and we are excited to see all that you will continue to accomplish.
We also want to extend our appreciation to the mentors who supported and guided them along the way. As we gather for the final meeting of the year, we celebrate not only completion, but the strong foundation of collaboration, learning, and professional community that has been built. Congratulations to all! NYSUT - A Union of Professionals

05/14/2026

The WTA proudly celebrates Mrs. Auringer for giving her students an unforgettable hands-on learning experience at her farm! From beekeeping and planting to tractor demonstrations and harvesting crops, students learned the value of hard work, agriculture, and community. Even better, the harvested plants were donated to support the Senior Class fundraiser — a true example of education, generosity, and community spirit in action. We are proud to stand with educators like Mrs. Auringer who go above and beyond for their students every day!

05/13/2026

The WTA is proud of our High School Conservation Adv teacher Kyle Ferraiolo and his students for an incredible accomplishment! 🌎♻️
What started as an ambitious classroom project turned into a schoolwide success story. Through student-led outreach, collaboration between the middle and high school, and support from faculty and staff, they collected over 1,000 pounds of plastic film for the NexTrex recycling program — earning a new outdoor bench for our campus near the tennis courts!
Even more impressive, students estimate they helped keep 6,000–8,000 cubic feet of plastic out of local landfills. This project is a great example of the creativity, leadership, and community-building happening in our schools every day.
And the work isn’t over yet! Plastic collection will continue through the end of the school year, and every additional 250 pounds collected earns another entry into a NexTrex raffle for more benches and prizes for our schools. Amazing work by Mr. Ferraiolo, his students, and everyone who helped make this happen! NYSUT - A Union of Professionals

05/12/2026

The WTA encourages all Wallkill residents and WTA members to make their voices heard by getting out to vote in next week’s local school budget vote. These decisions impact our students, schools, and community, and every vote matters. Participating in the process is one of the best ways to support our school community and make your voice count. We hope to see strong community participation on voting day!

05/12/2026

The WTA is proud to recognize the outstanding work of Mrs. Ashley Sanchez, one of our High School Spanish teachers and advisor to the Spanish Honor Society at WSHS. Following the recent induction ceremony, we celebrate the dedication and enthusiasm she brings to her students every day. From incorporating food and cultural experiences into her lessons to creating meaningful opportunities for students to give back to the community, Mrs. Sanchez continues to make learning engaging, memorable, and impactful.
Thank you, Mrs. Sanchez, for the care, creativity, and commitment you bring to providing enriching experiences for our students both inside and outside the classroom! NYSUT - A Union of Professionals

05/12/2026

A huge congratulations to all of our WTA colleagues who received tenure this year! 🎉 Your hard work, heart, and dedication to our students truly paid off, and we couldn’t be happier for you. We’re so excited to continue working alongside you, supporting each other, and building our union together for many years to come. Congratulations and enjoy this well-deserved milestone! NYSUT - A Union of Professionals

05/04/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from us here at NYSUT!

Whether it's this week, next week, or any week into the future, teachers constantly rise to the occasion, expanding students' horizons and setting them up for successful futures.

Thank you to all our teacher-members. We know we say it a lot, but we appreciate you!