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.
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.
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!
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!
Thursday's 7 day rolling average in Wood County is 2.57. However, the map shows 2.2. Either way, keep up the great work! Wear a mask, Wash your hands, Watch your distance. Please remember, the WVDE/WVDHHR metrics only impacts the schedule in our school system if we are "red". We are still beginning school in a blended model (2 days in-person and 3 days remote) until September 28. Please visit our website and app for up to date information. Have a great day!
Today's 7 day average continues to decline in Wood County - 2.39%. Please remember - Watch your distance, Wear a mask, and Wash your hands. Keep up the great work.
Pre-Order Buddy Bags on Hybrid Learning Days for the Week of September 8th.
Wood County Schools will start school September 8 with a hybrid model that will have students in school two days a week. The plan is to send students home with a pre-bagged meal called a “Buddy Bag” to be eaten on the days that the students will be learning remotely. The “Buddy Bag” will contain one breakfast and one lunch.
Parents/guardians or students age 13 and up can pre-order meals. Due to certain restrictions, parents will need to pre-order meals for students 12 and under.
It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian or student to reserve the “Buddy Bag” for the week of September 8th.
Pre-orders are due by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8th for the week of September 8th meal pick-up. Pre-orders will start on Wednesday, September 2nd at 9 a.m.
You will need to place an order separately for each student.
On Thursday, September 10th students that attend school will be provided 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches to cover Friday and Monday remote learning.
Meals will be available for pick-up in a designated area of the school by the principal Tuesday - Friday. To order a meal for your student please click the following link https://tinyurl.com/y6jnhm3m
Great job Wood County!!!! Our 7 day trend has decreased to 2.91%
Update: 8-31-20 Wood County 7 day trend is 3.08 - "Green" by .02
Good evening,
Each Sunday evening, from this day forward, I will provide all stakeholders an update from the WVDHHR and WVDE Covid-19 metrics data for Wood County. The metics data will be used to govern activities and other requirements in our school system for the upcoming week. This week, Wood County has a 2.74 average seven day trend, which includes 16 probable and confirmed positive cases the last seven days. We will continue to analyze the data of the metrics, and make necessary adjustments on protocols and procedures in our schools based on current trends. For the upcoming week of August 31, Wood County is “Green” on the metrics; therefore, all co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are allowed to participate. However, three counties in WV - Kanawha, Monroe, and Logan are orange or red in the metrics and will not be allowed to participate in any activities this week. As you can see, this is a community driven metrics, which has serious implications for our school system. Please do your part and encourage others on the 3 W’s to help our students return in-person to our schools - Wear a mask, Watch your distance, and Wash your hands. Once again, please download our mobile app on our website and continually check the “News” feed to stay up to date on what is happening in our schools. Keep up the great work. Have a great evening.
Reminder - Ipad rollout begins Monday, August 31 at 9:00 a.m. For more information, please visit the "News" section on our website or click the following link. https://tinyurl.com/y6y43bj4
Pre-Order meals now for the week of August 31. Please click https://tinyurl.com/y4bfcqgs to complete the form.
Wood County Schools re-entry plan has been updated to reflect ongoing changes in CDC and WVDE guidelines. Please visit www.woodcountyschoolwv.com then click "Menu" then "2020-2021 School Re-Entry Information" for the latest updates.
Back to School Schedule - Code Yellow - Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Thursday, Sept. 10 students with last names L-Z attend school in person----- Wednesday, Sept. 9 and Friday, Sept. 11 students with last names A-K attend school in person. When students do not attend school in person, our new Schoology platform will be utilized to engage students. Due to September 7 being a holiday, we have modified the schedule for the first week of school to accommodate students with last names A-K on Friday, September 11. For more information, please visit the Wood County Schools website, or click https://tinyurl.com/yy9mmrxv for the schedule summary.
Reminder - In preparation of the Wood County Schools iPad distribution on August 31 - September 3, please take time to review the student acceptable use policy(AUP). This will help expedite the iPad distribution process at our schools. For the K-2 AUP, click https://5il.co/hx3i For the 3-12 AUP, click https://5il.co/hx3h Wood County Schools will provide iPads to students in grades Kindergarten – 12. IPads will be distributed August 31 – September 3; parents/guardians must accompany students to pick up iPads from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; however, to accommodate work schedules, WCS will allow printed AUPs to be signed by parents in advance. The iPad Distribution Schedule is as follows: August 31: Students with last names A-K September 1: Students with last names L-Z September 2: Students with last names A-K September 3: Students with last names L-Z Both the parent/guardian and student must sign/agree to the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) agreement before the iPad can be taken home. Students who do not pick up an iPad August 31 – September 3 will be assigned an iPad on September 8 or September 9. Reminder, the iPad will not be able to be taken home until both the student and parent/guardian signs the AUP.
Reminder - On Monday, August 24-September 3, Wood County Schools will be providing breakfast and lunch for all students. Meals can be picked up each day from your student's home school. All meals must be pre-ordered starting today, August 19th at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, August 21 at 12:00 p.m. Please visit www.woodcountyschoolswv.com , then click menu and wellness to complete the form. You can also find the meal flyer under the "News" feed or https://5il.co/jmzy
On Monday, August 24-September 3, Wood County Schools will be providing a breakfast and lunch for all students. Meals can be picked up each day from your student's home school. All meals must be pre-ordered starting on Wednesday, August 19th at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, August 21 at 12:00 p.m. Please visit www.woodcountyschoolswv.com , then click menu and wellness to complete the form. You can also find the meal flyer under the "News" feed or https://5il.co/jmzy
In preparation of the Wood County Schools iPad distribution on August 31 - September 3, please take time to review the student acceptable use policy(AUP). This will help expedite the iPad distribution process at our schools. For the K-2 AUP, click https://5il.co/hx3i For the 3-12 AUP, click https://5il.co/hx3h
As a reminder, the iPad rollout schedule is as follows:
Wood County Schools will provide iPads to students in grades Kindergarten – 12. IPads will be
distributed August 31 – September 3; parents/guardians must accompany students to pick up iPads
from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, following this schedule:
August 31: Students with last names A-K
September 1: Students with last names L-Z
September 2: Students with last names A-K
September 3: Students with last names L-Z
Both the parent/guardian and student must sign/agree to the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) agreement before the iPad can be taken home. Students who do not pick up an iPad August 31 – September 3 will be assigned an iPad on September 8 or September 9; however, the iPad will not be able to be taken home until both the student and parent/guardian signs the AUP.
Technology Update: Wood County Schools will provide iPads to students in grades Kindergarten – 12. IPads will be distributed August 31 – September 3; parents/guardians must accompany students to pick up iPads from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, following this schedule:
August 31: Students with last names A-K
September 1: Students with last names L-Z,
September 2: Students with last names A-K,
September 3: Students with last names L-Z.
Parents must accompany students to pick up an iPad at the school in which the students are enrolled. Both the parent/guardian and student must sign/agree to the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) agreement before the iPad can be taken home.
Students who do not pick up an iPad August 31 – September 3 will be assigned an iPad on September 8 or September 9; however, the iPad will not be able to be taken home until both the student and parent/guardian signs the AUP.