Franklin Families: Yearbooks will be coming home tomorrow for those who purchased one in advance. We have a limited number of yearbooks available for purchase. $20 Cash ONLY while supplies last.
New dismissal went pretty well yesterday. Remember you do not need to wait behind the bus. Parents are pulling through and loading first. Buses are parked off to the left to give parents the right lane to pull through.
⭐️Join The Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge! It's almost here! 💛 Learn more: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/goldenticket
Reminder our new dismissal procedures we are trying starts tomorrow. We will begin with parent pickup at the back door by the playground at 2:50. Buses will arrive at 2:58 , loading and pulling out by 3:02. We are hoping to have the last students dismissed by 3:05.
Join us this evening for our final PTO meeting of the year in the cafeteria at 5:30.
Track meet is cancelled this evening. It is rescheduled for Thursday.
Parenting can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. Parent Coaching is a no cost resource from Wood County Schools and the Cook Center that connects you with a coach and expert tools to support your journey. https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Summer program sign ups begin today! This is a great opportunity for our students to keep their routines during the summer. The county provides transportation to and from within Wood County and breakfast/lunch. Sign up here:
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Boys track meet is cancelled this evening due to predicted wind gust speeds. Both boys and girls track meet will be tomorrow first call at 5:00pm.
Remember to Join us for the PTO Skate Party tonight from 6:00-7:30.
Last Friday we celebrated our IReady Growth with our Glow Dance. The more you GROW the more you GLOW. Students earn a glow stick for every 10% of growth in Reading and Math. Special thanks to all the teachers that helped decorate, lead dances, and Mr. Ray for being DJ.
https://youtu.be/2KlqQCgEtG0?si=19d_hELFwo_X2-4F
Students will be brining home PTO Raffle Tickets for the PTO's largest fundraiser of the year today or tomorrow. Those purchasing raffle tickets will have the opportunity to win one of three prize packages filled with donations from local businesses valued at approximately $1,000 each.
Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Each student was sent home with three sheets of tickets. Please do not separate the tickets. Return the full sheet back to school with the money you collect. If you need additional tickets, please reach out to your child's teacher or the secretary. All tickets and money will need to be returned by March 19. The drawing will be held on March 21st and posted on our school Facebook page.
Don't forget tomorrow is dress like an animal or wear animal print for Read Across America Week.
We kick off Read Across America Spirit Week tomorrow with PJ Day.
Lunch for tomorrow is Garlic Cheese French Bread Pizza. Menus will be sent home on the back of the March Newsletter.
Last night Franklin Elementary Center was presented with a check for $140,000 dispersed over the next five years to support a STEAM Lab that will serve elementary students. We are looking forward to getting this lab launched at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2025/02/picture-this-chemours-gives-to-schools-at-wood-boe-meeting/
Good morning. Due to the numerous untreated roadways and safety concerns, Wood County Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 20.
Due to potential early morning inclement weather, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 20. Please monitor for updates.
📣 Attention parents! Wood County Schools' Kindergarten enrollment starts March 3, 2025. All children, including current WCS Pre-K students, must register at their designated school. Learn more and get a head start here: https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/kindergarten
Due to overnight surface refreezing and potential flooding, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 17.
We want to hear from you! WCS is considering changes to Non-Traditional Instruction Days for the coming school year. Learn more and share your thoughts: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/nti-parent-survey
Due to inclement weather conditions overnight, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay for Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
We apologize for the short notice. WCS has been closely monitoring the approaching storm throughout the evening. Wood County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.