Attention all Summer School Students at PHS:
Summer School will begin this Monday, June 12th. There will be a mandatory meeting for all students in the Auditorium on Monday at 8:30. If you have not registered for Summer School, you can do that between 8-830 in Student Services on Monday. Please be advised that Driver’s Ed and PE are already full. At this meeting, we will give the students a handout with the times and dates for Summer School. If you have been assigned to take the second semester of Summer School only, that does not begin until July 3rd. Summer School is only for students who need to retake a course they have already failed in 9-12th grade or to obtain original credit in Health/PE/Driver’s Ed. All students will be issued an iPad, but they will not go home. Students will be able to work on coursework at their own pace, extra on their own time and must attend to pass. When they are finished with their course and have passed it for credit recovery, they will be able to leave for the summer. Summer School hours will be 8:00-11:30 M-F with a grab-and-go breakfast available until 8:30. Lunch will also be a grab-and-go at 11:30.
If you have any questions about anything I just said, please call us at 304-420-9595. Thank you, and have a good evening.
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.
8th grade Salute to the Scholars for this evening time was changed to 5pm several weeks ago. Students all received a change of time letter.
Have you signed up for this summer’s Teaching & Learning Academy? Sessions are filling up quickly. Join guests Jessica Linville, Lisa Buckley, Jessica Espinosa, Jody Carder-Hamilton and Kezia Parsons as they discuss their upcoming sessions in episode 5 of the WCS Voices podcast. Listen now 🎧 Have you signed up for this summer’s Teaching & Learning Academy? Sessions are filling up quickly. Join guests Jessica Linville, Lisa Buckley, Jessica Espinosa, Jody Carder-Hamilton and Kezia Parsons as they discuss their upcoming sessions in episode 5 of the WCS Voices podcast. Listen now 🎧 https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices
Good evening parents, students, and staff.
This Monday and Tuesday, our students will be turning in their electronic devices. On Monday, May 15, the 6th grade will turn in their IPad, charging block, and charging cable. This will occur in the afternoon for 6th grade only. On Tuesday afternoon, 7th and 8th grade students will be turning in their IPad, charging block, and charging cable. Students need to have all three items with them to turn in. Students will be given a receipt for items turned in, if they do not have one of the items; it will be noted on the receipt. Please make sure you keep your receipt for reference. If a student forgets something, they will need to turn the item in to the school office as soon as they can and it will be noted on the school’s copy of the receipt.
Have a great rest of your evening! Go Generals!
WCS Teaching & Learning Academy - Summer 2023 - Learn about all the amazing sessions and keynotes this summer! The Teaching and Learning Academy by Wood County Schools is all set to commence this July, offering a remarkable week of professional development and featuring noteworthy keynote speakers. In this first part of a two-part series, educators from Wood County Schools provide insights into the upcoming academy, outlining the highlights of their sessions and giving a sneak peek into what to anticipate this summer. The academy is scheduled to take place from July 17th to the 21st at Williamstown Middle High School.
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WCS Voices - Episode 3: Christie Willis and Michael Erb join the podcast to talk about first jobs, growing pains, memories from childhood, and to speak about the importance of public education teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
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Good evening, Jackson parents, students, and staff.
Beginning tomorrow, Jackson students will be taking the General Summative Assessment for the year. All students in grades 6-8 will take an assessment in Math, ELA, and Writing. Students in 8th grade will also be tested in science. These end of the year assessments are a great opportunity for our students to show the growth they have made throughout the year. We wish everyone the best of luck and encourage them to do their very best. Parents, please encourage your student and help us by doing the following: Make sure your students iPad is completely charged for the day! It is extremely important that your child has their device ready to go each morning! Also, please make sure your student has a good night sleep before each day! Student need to be well rested and ready to perform at their best. Lastly, they need to fuel their body. Having breakfast or a light snack is a great start to the day. All students also have the opportunity to eat if they chose here at school each morning! Thank you all for your help and again we ask everyone to do their very best! Go Generals!
Good evening, Jackson parents, students, and staff.
Next week, May 8-12, Jackson students will be taking the General Summative Assessment for the year. All students in grades 6-8 will take an assessment in Math, ELA, and Writing. Students in 8th grade will also be tested in science. These end of the year assessments are a great opportunity for students to show the growth they have made throughout the school year. We wish everyone the best of luck and encourage them to do their very best as many great opportunities can come from these assessments.
As parents, please encourage your student and help us by doing the following:
Make sure your students iPad is completely charged for the day! It is extremely important that your child has their device ready to go each morning!
Also, please make sure your student has a good night sleep before each day! It is extremely important that the student is well rested and ready to perform at their best.
Lastly, they need to fuel their body. Having breakfast or a light snack is a great start of the day. All students also have that opportunity if they chose here at school each morning!
Thank you all for your help and again we ask everyone to do their very best! Go Generals!
Sport Physicals Available Saturday, June 3 -- Click to learn more.
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Parents & Caregivers: Considering signing your child up for our summer learning? Listen to our WCS Voices podcast to learn more about all the exciting opportunities available this summer. Also, learn how to register. Listen now...
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Introducing: "WCS Voices: Conversations on Education & Community" Podcast. Live now. First up: Summer Learning Opportunities -- A Conversation with Ashlee Beatty, Joanna Mulligan & Candace Lewis. Listen now...
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8th grade parents and students,
Below is a link that will take you to a YouTube video from PHS discussing elective courses you may wish to view while scheduling for 9th grade.
https://youtu.be/R3M4c2m0FnQ
Good evening,
This is a reminder that there will be a meeting tomorrow evening for 8th grade parents about scheduling for high school. PHS counselors will be here at Jackson in the cafeteria for a 6pm meeting.
Have a great evening! Go Generals!
This is a reminder that the 8th grade formal will be at Grand Pointe Thursday the 6th from 7-9 pm. Light appetizers and drinks will be available. Students need to have their tickets for entry and for raffle prizes. Students are expected to behave respectfully and have a great time!
Good evening 8th grade parents, students, and staff.
This is Mr. Kisner with a quick message to all 8th grade parents. Today, a counselor from Parkersburg High School came to talk to all 8th graders. Beginning tomorrow, each student will sit down with a PHS counselor and work on a high school schedule for next year. Please note, this schedule can change before the beginning of the school year. Your student will be bringing information home that would be important for you to sit down and talk with them about.
I would also like to invite all 8th grade parents to a scheduling information meeting next Monday evening, April 10, here in the Jackson cafeteria at 6 p.m. At this meeting, high school counselors will be present to give you all information and answer questions concerning 9th grade scheduling.
I hope you have a fantastic evening! Go Generals!
Tickets for the 8th grade formal will be for sale until Friday, March 31st. The cost is $10 per ticket. Tickets are pre-sale only. The event is on Thursday, April 6th from 7-9 at Grand Pointe Conference Center in Vienna.
Summer Learning Opportunities registration is now open! Follow this link to get started. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2023
Congratulations to those who participated in the Regional Social Studies Fair on Saturday, 3/11. Hannah Przekurat & Aleaha Bowers came in 2nd with their project, "The History of Softball". Mia Snyder won 1st in her category with her project, "How Did Julia Child Influence American Cuisine?". Allie Davis & Aspen Covert won 1st in their category with their project, "How Does the Cookie Crumbl?". Mia, Allie, & Aspen will compete in the WV State Social Studies Fair on April 14th. Good luck, ladies!
Good evening, Jackson parents, students, and staff.
This first announcement is for 8th grade students and parents. This Wednesday, March 8, all 8th grade students in the state will take the WV Golden Horseshoe test. This is a requirement for all 8th grade students and if your child would miss this day, they will need to test later. Therefore, it is best for all students to be there on Wednesday morning. It is important for 8th graders to arrive on time and ready to take this online exam.
I also want to mention that the Dental Clinic will be this Wednesday, March 8, as well. This date had to be moved back one day. If you have signed up for this clinic, please make sure you have the paperwork turned in or with your child on Wednesday.
Have a great evening and Go Generals!