[3] The cost of sending students to other educational institutions in Berks County became burdensome; during the 1920s, the price totaled around $40,000 (almost half a million 2007 dollars).

[5] The site selected by the District was "on the crown of the hill facing Fairview Avenue... (extending) east 300 feet... (to) Wyomissing Boulevard (now Grandview).

[5] During this time, a Federal Public Works Administration project added six classrooms on the western side of the building.

[5] The next expansion was in 1958, when an addition created a "campus" style school with "new gymnasium, cafeteria, vocational," and agricultural areas.

[5] On April 18, 2008, Sen. Hillary Clinton visited the school during her 2008 Democratic Primary campaign for a political rally.

Wilson Technology & Engineering has hosted the eastern Pennsylvania PLTW Conference for three years (2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16,) and has the largest student enrollment of any Project Lead the Way program in the state.

[19][20] In addition, the band has appeared at multiple professional sports venues since its early years, including halftime performances at Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets football games.

The ensemble's parent support group, which was originally known as the Band Aides and later known as the Wilson Music Promoters, sponsored the annual Sound Panorama band competition, which was held at the high school's football stadium, and has been involved in raising financial support for the ensemble's travels since its inception.