Emerson Elementary

Wood County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024 due to inclement weather.

Due to icy road conditions and frigid temperatures, Wood County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Open enrollment starts today. Complete the form at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. Need some assistance or do not have access to the form? Visit your school office. The central office, at 1210 13th St. in Parkersburg, is another option for assistance with completing the form.

Open Enrollment begins at noon today (Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024). If you would like your child to attend a school outside of your current attendance zone, you must complete the online enrollment form. The link opens at noon today.

Wood County Schools' open enrollment process will change for the 2024-2025 school year. All open enrollment requests are to be made beginning on January 16 at noon on our website at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. The enrollment is also available on the WCS app. If your child currently attends a school out of district, or you would like for your child to attend a school out of district, you will need to complete an online application. Although the form is simple to complete, if you feel you may need some assistance with the application process, or you do not have access to a device or the internet, all secretaries at our schools have an iPad and can assist you beginning at noon on Tuesday, January 16. If you child attends the school that corresponds to your home address, and you wish for this to continue, there is no action needed on your part.

Wood County Schools' open enrollment process will change for the 2024-2025 school year. All open enrollment requests are to be made beginning January 16th on our website at woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment. The enrollment is also available on the WCS app. If your child currently attends a school out of district, or you would like for your child to attend a school out of district, you will need to complete an online application. Although the form is simple to complete, if you feel you may need some assistance with the application process, or you do not have access to the internet or have a device, all secretaries at our schools have an iPad and will be able to assist you. If you child attends the school that corresponds to your home address, and you wish for this to continue, there is no action needed on your part.

Wood County Schools values your family's educational choices and is committed to providing options that suit your needs. We encourage you to explore the possibilities and make the best choice for your child through our open enrollment program. Open enrollment begins on Tuesday, January 16th. Click below to learn more. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/enrollment

One last announcement- tomorrow is our HOUSE PARTY. Please have your child wear their RCA House shirt to school. Thank you,.

We have a couple of announcements for Emerson Families- First, if your child is participating in the Winter Choir Concert, please make sure your child is dropped off to the music room between 5-5:30 p.m. this evening. The main doors will open to the families at 6 p.m. Second, if your family could use a meal bag for break, please complete the following form https://forms.office.com/r/yB7C8Dwu4C. One per family please. Bags will be sent home with students tomorrow. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.

Good morning Eagle families! If your family could use a meal bag this week please complete the below form by Thursday at 8 a.m.- https://tinyurl.com/EmersonMealBag. Also, don't forget we have an outdoor food pantry with random food items available just outside our main doors.

Emerson families- with the holiday season fast approaching, we know that money can be tight. If your family could benefit from a family meal bag, please fill out the attached form. Meals will be sent home as needed and as we have food available. https://tinyurl.com/EmersonMealBag Don't forget we have an outdoor food pantry with random food items available just outside our main doors.

Good afternoon Emerson families. Tomorrow students in grades 3-5 will be invited to try out for our boys basketball team. Permission forms are due back to Mr. Lewellyn by Monday, December 5. Tryouts are December 5&6.

Looking for tutoring options for you child? Look no further. Gov. Justice announces statewide partnership with Tutor.com. Learn more... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1321853

Every year at this time we must fulfill a requirement of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986. It is our responsibility to notify in writing, parents/legal guardian, school staff and employee organizations of the availability of the Asbestos Management Plan for each facility. Please find the notification information for your facility on Wood County Schools' web page.

Parents- Fundraiser items are expected to arrive at school Thursday. We will send items home with your child. If your child has a large order, we will contact you directly to schedule a pick up time. Thank you for participating in this fundraiser to help our school and students!

Good afternoon Emerson Families. We hope you have a safe and fun Halloween. Please remember that tomorrow, November 1 is Picture Retake day. If you would like your child's photo taken again please go to inter-state.com/order, school code 78827QA. You may also send a note requesting your child have their photo retaken. Thanks.

New winter coats for Emerson Elementary students will be available in the gym during today's conferences. Please feel free to take a size that fits your child. We will also have our Lost and Found set up in the gym along with the book fair. We look forward to seeing you today at Emerson.

Reminder, there is no school for students on Thursday, Oct. 26 (Parent-Teacher Conferences) or Friday, Oct. 27 (Professional Learning Day). Classes resume as normal on Monday, Oct. 30.

REMINDER: Parent-Teacher conferences will be held Thursday, Oct. 26. Contact individual schools for schedules or to make an appointment.

Get ready to vote! We will be posting pictures of House Scarecrow contest. The House that has the most votes will earn House Points. Pictures will be posted on both Facebook and Instagram. The voting will close Monday at Noon. #rêveur #isibindi #amistad #nukumori #onraka #protos #sollevare #altruismo #isibindi #rcainspired #8houses1family #emersonelementarypkb #housepartyfriday