Wood County Schools

The WVDE Map for the week of September 21, 2020: Wood County is "Green" on the WVDE map which governs athletics and extra-curricular activities for the week. To view the "Green" protocols, please click https://tinyurl.com/y4y6zo8b . Also, this Tuesday the Wood County BOE will be discussing re-entry protocols and upcoming schedules for full in-person instruction and/or blended learning. After the Board meeting on Tuesday, I will communicate the schedule to you for the upcoming week(s). Have a great day.

WVDHHR Update for Friday, September 18: Wood County's 7-day rolling average is 3.08, which places us back to "Green" on the map. Remember, the map published on Saturday will give us our designated status for the upcoming week in terms of participation in athletics and extra-curricular activities throughout WV. To view the map on Saturday, please visit https://wvde.us/school-reentry-metrics-protocols/ . Also, our third parent newsletter has been published to our website. To view the newsletter, please click https://5il.co/l5nl . Please take some time to view all the great things happening in Wood County Schools under our "News" feed. As always - Watch your distance, Wash your hands, and Wear a mask. I will send out more communication on Sunday. Have a great weekend.

This is a reminder that Friday, September 18th will be our first day for all students remote learning. If you signed up to receive a buddy bag, please pick up the meal bag from 11:00-12:30 at the school you designated on the form. Also, to limit confusion in our re-entry stoplight system and the WVDHHR color map, we are revising our re-entry plan to go away from a color-coded system. When changes are made, you will be notified through the Wood County Schools App. Please do your part and encourage others to Watch their distance, Wash their hands, and Wear a mask. Thank you for your patience and support as we work together through these times. Have a great evening.

WVDHHR Update for Thursday, September 17. Our 7-day rolling average remained the same - 3.25, which keeps us in "Yellow" (Increased Community Transmission) according to the metric. Also, discussion is underway to revise the "Stoplight" approach for our school schedule to eliminate confusion with the WVDHHR map. Information will be sent when changes are made. Please remember, Watch your distance, Wash your hands, and Wear a mask. Have a wonderful evening.

WVDHHR update for Wednesday, September 16. Today's 7 -day rolling average for Wood County is 3.25, which places us in the "Yellow" category (Increased Community Transmission) . We need the help of everyone to ensure we at least have a chance to return back to school in-person full-time. Please do your part and encourage others to help us achieve this goal. As always, Wear a mask, Watch your distance, and Wash your hands. Have a great evening.

To Pre-Order Buddy Bags on Hybrid Learning Days for the Week of September 21st, please click https://tinyurl.com/y6yddqmn .

WVDHHR Update - Today's 7-day rolling average for Wood County is 2.57 with 15 possible/confirmed COVID cases. Please take extra precautions to Wear a mask, Watch your distance and Wash your hands. Also, the new WVDE Map Metrics has been uploaded to our website. To view the new metrics, please click https://5il.co/l1yk . Major changes to the map include - the color "Gold" (which is elevated community transmission), plus the addition of grandparents and immediate household family members the ability to attend athletic and extra-curricular activities. Keep up the great work!

Hotspot Update- During COVID19 Wood County Schools is providing mobile internet hotspots for families who do not have internet. We have a very limited supply. These hotspots are limited to one per family. Each of these hotspots will provide internet access for up to 10 devices per home. For these hotspots to work, your residence must be able to receive cell phone service. The hotspots will be assigned to families in the order the requests are received. Please contact your child's school for further information.

WVDHHR Update for Monday, September 14, 2020. Wood County's 7-day rolling average is 1.71 with 10 probable/confirmed COVID cases. Just a reminder, students with last names L-Z will attend school in-person on Tuesday, September 15. Please remember - Watch your distance, Wash your hands, and Wear a mask. Keep up the great work!!

Good evening. Wood County Schools will be operating on the "Yellow" schedule the week of September 14. Students with last names A-K will attend school in-person on Monday and Wednesday; students with last names L-Z will attend school in-person on Tuesday and Thursday. Friday will be a remote learning day for all students. According to the WVDE map released on Saturday, Wood County is "Green"; therefore, all after school activities may continue. As always, please Wear a mask, Watch your distance, and Wash your hands. Keep up the great work!

Please check out Volume 2 of our weekly parent newsletter at https://5il.co/kwny. Also, the WVDHHR map has changed our seven-day day trend data in Wood County due to lagging results in the state's reporting system. We are now at 2.05 for the 7-day rolling average. The new map will be released at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, which will govern school activities and other protocols school systems must put in place for the following week. Just a reminder, we are still operating on our "Yellow" schedule, which means students with last names A-K will attend school in-person on Monday, September 14. Thank you for your patience and support throughout the past week while we work together to build a "new normal" for our educational system. As always - Watch your distance, Wash your hands, and Wear a mask. Keep up the great work!

Once again, our 7 day rolling average is 1.88. Reminder - Students with last names A-K will attend school in-person on Friday, September 11. Please take advantage of our buddy bag system to receive a meal for students on remote learning days. Click https://tinyurl.com/y5t4valc to reserve a buddy bag. Also, parent Schoology accounts will be handed out next week. Please remember, Watch your distance, Wash your hands, and Wear a mask. Keep up the great work!

WVDHHR Update - 1.88 - 7 day rolling average. Reminder - Students with last names L-Z will attend school in-person on Thursday, September 10. Also, please take advantage of our buddy bag system to receive a meal for students on remote learning days. Click https://tinyurl.com/y5t4valc to reserve a buddy bag. Please remember, Watch your distance, Wash your hands, and Wear a mask. Keep up the great work!

A big thank you to all students, parents and employees for making our first day back to school a huge success. There are still some bumps in the road we must overcome, but we will continue to work together to meet the needs of our students whatever the challenges may be. Reminder - Last names beginning with A-K will attend school in-person on Wednesday, September 9. Also, I am asking each student to bring their own mask and bottle of water on the first day of school. This is not a requirement but will help expedite first day procedures. Thank you again for your support and patience. Have a great evening!

WVDHHR Update - 1.88 - 7 day rolling average. Please remember, Watch your distance, Wash your hands, and Wear a mask. Keep up the great work!

This is a reminder that the 2020-2021 school year will begin on Tuesday, September 8th for students with last names beginning with L-Z. On Wednesday, September 9th, students with last names A-K will report to school. Due to Monday being Labor Day, students with last names A-K will report Friday, September 11th as well. Please visit the Wood County Schools website, and then click “2020-2021 Re-entry Summarization” for more details. Our re-entry schedule has not changed since being published. Students will attend school on a Blended-Model of instruction for 3 weeks, which is our Yellow Schedule, or until proper procedures, protocols, and new standards have been taught and implemented. Also, please do not confuse yourself with the WVDE color-coded map. The map is used as one of many tools to drive local decisions for our school system. As mentioned in previous communications, we will closely monitor the data each day to make well-informed and deliberate decisions, while keeping safety as the top priority for our students and employees. Over the last six months, we have worked diligently and methodically to create a well-rounded plan for re-entry. I’m sure we have not thought about every issue that may arise - please be patient as we work through making adjustments, changing protocols or procedures, and seeking feedback from our stakeholders to make this school year a great success. Although not a requirement, I am asking each student to bring their own mask and bottle of water on the first day of school. This will help expedite first day procedures and practices for our schools as they begin teaching expected behaviors for the year. Students will receive a Wood County mask on the first day and will be expected to possess and use it on a continual basis as we navigate through a new normal for our school system. We are so excited to see your children in our schools once again. We have greatly missed their presence the last six months. As always, make sure to Wear a mask, Watch your distance, and Wash your hands. To view our first WCS Newsletter, please click https://tinyurl.com/yxbaddej Have a safe and wonderful Holiday weekend.

Another great week for Wood County! Our 7 day rolling average is 2.05. This means all after school activities can be held in Wood County Schools unless competing against a county that was orange or red on the Saturday map. For a better understanding of the metrics system, please visit https://wvde.us/school-reentry-metrics-protocols/ Also, a phone call and push notification will be sent around 5:00 p.m. this evening. If you do not receive the notification, please visit the "Live feed" section on our website.

Please view the video from WV State Superintendent, Clayton Burch, regarding school re-entry on September 8th. https://tinyurl.com/yxocwlbc

Update - Wood County's 7 day rolling average on the WVDHHR COVID metrics is 2.2--Great Job!!!. Also, we have updated our "News" section and published our first WCS Newsletter on the Wood County Schools website. Our newsletter can be found at https://5il.co/kla5 . Please remember, Watch your distance, Wash your hands, and Wear a mask. Keep up the great work - Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!