🦸♂️ Jefferson Elementary’s Super Start to the School Year!
Answering your most heroic questions...
🦸♀️ What supplies does my child need?
At Jefferson Elementary, Wood County Schools provides all necessary school supplies—because every hero deserves the right tools! However:
*A backpack is recommended to send items to and from home.
*A water bottle with a locking lid is encouraged to limit hallway traffic.
*Sneakers are a must for gym (2–3 days a week) and for using the mulched playground equipment.
🚫 Crocs, slides, and open-toe shoes will not be allowed on playground equipment for safety reasons. Students in those shoes may play on the field or walk the track instead.
🗂️ When will class rosters be posted?
The week of Open House — August 18! Your hero’s classroom assignment will be revealed then.
🏠 When is Open House?
🗓 August 18 from 4–6 PM
Come meet your teachers, tour the building, and get powered up for the year ahead!
⏰ When does school start?
🦸♂️ First day of class: August 20 (*Aug. 25 for Prek)
🕗 Classes begin promptly at 8:00 AM. Students should arrive before 8:00 — doors open at 7:30 AM.
🚪 What about arrival and dismissal?
ARRIVAL
PreK–Grade 1: Drop off at Door 3 on Plum Street.
➡️ PreK must be escorted by an adult and greeted by a staff member.
Grades 2–5: Drop off at Door 1 (main entrance horseshoe).
Late? Please escort your student to the front door and sign them in.
DISMISSAL
Grades K–2: 2:50 PM
Grades 3–5: 2:55 PM
PreK: Times vary (full- vs. half-day).
🚫 Cars are not allowed in the main horseshoe during dismissal. Please park and meet your student at their designated door (locations to be announced before school starts).
🍎 Will my child get breakfast?
Yes! All students receive a free breakfast each school day. Fuel for heroes!
🏥 What support staff are available?
We’re a full team of superheroes behind your child’s success:
Full-time School Nurse
Communities in Schools Social Worker
Family Liaison
Two School Counselors
👩🏫 Who’s who in the building?
Principal: Mrs. Lowers
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Hopkins
Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction: Ms. Oxender