Blennerhassett Middle

Reminders ~ Dress Code - crop tops, spaghetti strap tank tops, and tops that show undergarments are not permitted to be worn at school. Students wearing these items will be asked to change to a T-shirt from our school pantry. Fundraiser Calendars are due Sept 15th. We hope that all students will participate in this fundraiser. Any student who fills up a calendar will be entered in a drawing for $100 Amazon gift card. If your student needs a calendar, we have extras in the office. iPads - students were given their iPads and chargers yesterday at school if they turned in an AUP. Please make sure your child charges their iPad every night. Students can leave iPads at school in their Advisors room to charge if they do not want to take them home each night.

9 months ago, Melanie Arthur

***Storm Delays*** Good morning! This is Christie Willis, Superintendent of Wood County Schools. Buses are running their routes this morning. However, due to storms there are several buses delayed or unable to cross low lying creek areas. The following buses will be delayed: 49, 149, 154, 157, 162, 163, 172, 173, 175, 192, 199, 205, 210, 214, 216, and 236. No tardies will be issued today due to weather. Please be cautious on the roads and be safe!

9 months ago, Wood County Schools

Students return to school tomorrow! Safety will be top of mind. What can you do as a member of the community to ensure that our students arrive safely to school? Listen to our newest WCS Voices podcast episode featuring WCS Director of Transportation, Chad Bloss, and our Coordinator of Safety & Security, Don Brown, as we discuss simple strategies for making sure our students arrive safely at school. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

9 months ago, Wood County Schools

SCREENING FOR CHILDREN ENTERING SCHOOL - Screening will be conducted by school nurses and other professionals during regular school hours in Wood County Schools for students entering school for the first time. In addition, students entering parochial or other non-public schools will be screened. Screening will be done to identify problems in the following areas: language, speech, hearing, and vision. Parents of public school students who do not wish to have their child participate in this screening should inform the principal of the school attended by the child. For more information, contact Wood County Schools Special Education Office at (304) 420-9655.

10 months ago, Wood County Schools

6th Grade Orientation & Open House Information August 18th from 5:30-7:30pm is 6th grade orientation. Orientation will begin in the auditorium. We will cover rules/expectations, schedules, lockers, etc. This is for 6th grade students only. August 21st from 4:45 - 6:45pm is Open House for all Middle School students. Advisory lists will be posted outside the cafeteria. Students will report to their advisor teachers classroom to get schedules and locker information.

10 months ago, Melanie Arthur

Now Available: Explore the rich history of Wood County Schools through New Era School: A dialogue with Esther Carroll A one-room school building located on the Mineral Wells Elementary School campus serves as a connection to our past. This building, known as New Era school, has been transformed into a museum that showcases the educational community of the nineteenth century. Within the museum, there is an extensive collection of carefully selected materials that chronicle the history of schools in Wood County. The museum is accessible to the general public, offering both individual and group tours, including school trips. In the latest episode of the WCS Voices Podcast, Esther Carroll, a retired library media specialist from Wood County Schools, shares her insights. Ms. Carroll oversees the museum's operations and is responsible for curating historical primary sources and various media. Accompanying the podcast is the melodious mountain dulcimer music performed by Jerry Rockwell. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

11 months ago, Wood County Schools

Good afternoon, this is Christie Willis, superintendent of Wood County Schools. Unforeseen traffic issues today have delayed eight Wood County Schools buses bringing students back from field trips in Charleston. This will cause a 30-45 minute dismissal delay for students on those buses and for student who ride those buses home. Students who are delayed at the school will continue to be supervised until the buses arrive. This delay includes students riding bus numbers 80, 81, 169, 176, 183, 184 and 218. This affects students from Williamstown Middle High School, Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg South High School, Jackson Middle, Edison Middle, Blennerhassett Middle, Hamilton Middle, Neale Elementary, Lubeck Elementary, Blennerhassett Elementary, Kanawha Elementary and Williamstown Elementary schools. We apologize for the inconvenience and want to assure everyone that students are safe and in good hands. The safety of students is our number one priority. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this situation.

12 months ago, Wood County Schools

End of Year Reminders iPads will be collected tomorrow (Friday, May 19th). Please send in iPad, charger cords, and charger block with your child. Locker Clean-Out will be Tuesday (5/23) and Wednesday (5/24). Please send in a plastic bag for your child to put their belongings in. 8th Grade Picnic is Thursday, May 25th. We are collecting water and chips for the picnic. Donations can be sent to the office. Olympics are May 25th and May 26th. We are collecting snack to students to have during this time. We would appreciate fruit snacks, chips, popcorn, granola bars, water, freeze pops. Donations can be dropped off in the office by May 24th. Lost and Found items will be cleaned out and donated to a local organization on May 26th. Please have your child check the lost and found this week and next.