Hamilton Middle

With the 2020-21 school year wrapping up, I would just like to say “Thank You!” Thank you to everyone: Students, parents, teachers, staff and community members. Thank you to everyone who has helped others get through this often challenging and frustrating year, and thank you to everyone for your patience and resilience. Even as we head into summer break, Wood County Schools is hard at work finalizing preparations for our summer programs which are set to begin later this month. These eight programs are unlike anything we have offered before and are sure to be engaging and fun for students at all grade levels. More than 1,500 students are enrolled and more than 200 teachers and staff have been hired to help make these programs a success. Wood County Schools’ summer offerings have been called a model for the state, and we intend to show everyone why we deserve to be called the best school system in West Virginia. I want everyone to have a wonderful summer and a well-earned break. Most importantly, though, I want everyone ready for this fall. Throughout all of our challenges, we have learned and we have grown, and it is time for us to put that hard-earned knowledge to work for our students. We want to provide all of our kids with the best possible opportunities in first-class facilities staffed by top-level teachers and caring adults. So as we say goodbye to the 2020-21 school year, let us look forward to the wonderful things we can accomplish together in the months and years ahead. Thank you everyone, and have a great summer!

Exciting news from Wood County Schools! Off Campus Learning Options are now available for the fall. Learn more at woodcountyschoolswv.com.

West Virginia School Learning Environment Survey You are invited to participate in the Hamilton Middle School School Learning Environment Survey. You may complete the survey from any computer with an internet connection. The survey is open through Friday, May 21, 2021. You are asked to complete an online survey about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. We value your feedback. The results of this survey will be used to make changes in your child's school to ensure a supportive environment for teaching and learning. Parent participation in the survey is very important. If you have questions about the survey or have problems completing the survey, please contact your child's school. When you log onto the survey you will see explanatory information about the survey and the important information below as to your rights as a survey participant: Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to participate; not to answer any questions you do not want to answer; and you may stop participating at any time during the survey without penalty. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential. I will forward the link to the survey and the code to begin the survey by text message. If you do not receive the text message and wish to participate, please call the school at 304-420-9547.

Yesterday, the FDA approved the use of the Pfizer - COVID vaccination for 12 to 15 year olds in the U.S. The West Virginia Department of Education has asked all counties to compile a list of students interested in receiving the vaccination (12 and up). Vaccinations could start as early as next week. If you are interested, please complete the following survey. Thank you. https://forms.office.com/r/WhNUycrKju

The West Virginia Department of Education has asked school systems to survey our families for those interested in receiving COVID-19 vaccinations for their students 12 years old or older as well as immediate family members. Please click the following link if your family is interested in participating. https://forms.office.com/r/WhNUycrKju

As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to take a moment to personally say ‘Thank You’ to all of Wood County Schools’ selfless and dedicated educators. This has been one of the most challenging school years in recent history. Our teachers have not only endured nearly impossible tasks but have risen to the challenge and have continued to place our students first. Our teachers and personnel have dedicated countless hours keeping students engaged, providing support and care to families, and giving our children a beacon of normalcy in an often turbulent and uncertain world. The work you do each day is more appreciated than you will ever know. Wood County Schools is blessed to have so many caring and dedicated teachers, and I want all of you to know: We see what you are doing and what you have done, and we are thankful you are here. Thank you for making a difference!

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations for teens. Visit woodcountyschoolswv.com for more information or reach out to your child's school nurse.

Due to great popularity, registration for Summer School Learning Opportunities has been extended through this Friday, April 23rd at noon! Learn more at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wcs/page/get-started-here

Lifetouch will take Wrestling pictures at 3:30 on April 22nd of the HMS Wrestling Team.

Last year, we couldn’t have it, but now, it’s time! The Scholastic book fair is back, May 3rd -7th in the library! Get some books for enjoyable summer reading! Visit www.scholastic.com/bf/hamiltonjrhigh for more information, including the new way to pay, the E-wallet.

Attention 8th grade parents! There will be an informational meeting on April 19th at 6:30PM at Hamilton Middle School. This meeting will have counselors from PHS presenting information on 9th Grade course selection. We strongly encourage any parent who can be present, to come. The students will receive this information in their WV Studies class on Monday so they do not have to come to this meeting, but you can bring them if you want to. Please contact Mrs. Bost, HMS School Counselor, if you have any questions. meganmarie.bost@k12.wv.us. You may also send a message on Schoology.

Yearbooks are on sale for $25.00. Students may bring checks or cash to room 154 and place their order with Ms. Lemon, or you may purchase yearbooks online at ybpay.lifetouch.com Our yearbook code is 9391621. Yearbooks will be delivered in the fall.

Picture retake day is next Wednesday, April 21 here at HMS. If you want/need your picture taken, this is the day to do it! You don't need to buy pictures, but if you want to be in the yearbook, please have your picture taken.

Do you have questions about the Pandemic WV P-EBT Card? Get started here... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wcs/page/pandemic-p-ebt-card-info

Wood County Schools is excited to share the news about our Summer Learning Opportunities for 2021! Registration is now open through April 16th. Learn more and get registered today! https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wcs/page/get-started-here

Good morning! Students should login to Schoology and attend their first period Teams meeting at 10:00 AM this morning. We'll follow our two hour bell schedule which you can find under the menu on the HMS webpage. Have a great day!

Good morning. Our internet connection is slowly coming back online. Most schools now have internet access. Once again, I am sorry for the inconvenience.

Good Morning. Wood County Schools' internet is currently down. Hopefully, the connection will be reestablished as soon as possible. We will send another communication when we are back online. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Good morning! Just a reminder to HMS students that you are to login to Teams meetings on a Remote Learning Day for each of your classes. The only change, is that on a Remote Learning Day we will follow the two-hour-delay schedule. Your first class will meet at 10:00 AM. The two-hour-delay schedule is in our webpage under the menu. Select HMS Bell Schedules and scroll down the page until you find the tw-hour-delay schedule.

Good evening. All Wood County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for Tuesday, February 2, 2021. We will continue to evaluate road conditions throughout the night. Thank you.