The Conrad Weiser Area School District is located in western Berks County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. A tiny portion extends into Lancaster County. This district serves South Heidelberg Township, Heidelberg Township, North Heidelberg Township and Marion Township and the Boroughs of Wernersville, Robesonia and Womelsdorf. Eight properties in a housing development in West Cocalico in Lancaster County also attend the district's schools. The district encompasses approximately . According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 23,777. By 2010, the district's population declined to 19,303 people.US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Poverty Data by Local Educational Agency, 2011 In 2009, Conrad Weiser Area School District residents’ per capita income was $22,732, while the median family income was $57,488.US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2009 In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.
In the 1980s, a small group of Lancaster County property owners in the Cocalico School District were successful in seceding from the district. They formed a small district called Squire Hill Independent School District. The new District was short lived merging with Conrad Weiser Area School District.
Conrad Weiser Area School District operates four schools: Conrad Weiser High School (9th–12th), Conrad Weiser Middle School (5th–8th), Conrad Weiser East Elementary School (K-4th) and Conrad Weiser West Elementary School (K-4th).
The district is named for Conrad Weiser, an important Pennsylvanian in colonial days, especially known as an interpreter and emissary in councils between Native Americans and the colonies, especially Pennsylvania.
Extracurriculars The district offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.
Sports The district funds:
Boys Baseball - AAA Basketball- AAA Bowling - AAAA Cross Country - AA Football - AAA Golf - AAA Lacrosse - AAAA Soccer - AA Tennis - AAA Track and Field - AAA Wrestling - AAA
Girls Basketball - AAA Bowling - AAAA Cheerleading - AAAA Cross Country - AA Field Hockey - AA Golf - AAA Lacrosse - AAAA Soccer (Fall) - AA Softball - AAA Girls' Tennis - AAA Track and Field - AAA Volleyball - AA
Middle School Sports
Boys Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Soccer Track and Field Wrestling
Girls Basketball Cheer Cross Country Field Hockey Soccer (fall) Softball Track and Field Volleyball
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