Student Emergency Medical Information sheets need to be turned into Nurse Danielle. These should be completed each year to provide the school with the most up to date contact information. There is also a section on page 2 regarding medical information. Please sign and return the completed information sheets into Nurse Danielle as quickly as possible. If you did not receive the Student Emergency Medical Information sheet, please see Nurse Danielle for one. Thank you!
*Student Test Scores*
In spring 2023, students in Grades 3 through 8 took the General Summative Assessment and students in Grade 11 took the SAT School Day assessment.
On Tuesday, September 12, students will receive a printed copy of their individual student score report which will contain information regarding each student's performance on the tested areas. To further assist parents/guardians in understanding their child's performance on the WVGSA or the SAT School Day, the West Virginia Department of Education is providing an individual video score report for each student in addition to the printed report..
A link to your child's individual video score report will be sent to your child's K12 student email address on September 12th. Please work with your student to access the link in the email. When you click on the link, you will be taken to a site where you will need to enter your child's date of birth to access the video report. Resources are also available at that site to help your student.
If you need assistance in locating the video score report link, or if you do not know your child's K12 email address or password, you may contact your child's school, or contact Cathy Grewe at the Wood County Schools Board Office at 304-420-9663 Extension 122.
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel is seeking nominees for Teen of the Week!
Go to http://tinyurl.com/2023-24TeenoftheWeek to make your nomination. Nominees should be:
* between the ages of 13-19
* live in the Mid-Ohio Valley
* can be a public, private or homeschool student
* have an interesting hobby or passion
Though sports are part of a well-rounded student, the Teen of the Week focuses on academic and social activities which make the teen a standout among their peers! Academic achievement, unique hobbies and interesting activities will be highlighted!
Middle School football scheduled for tomorrow will begin at 6:30 instead of 6:00.
We do have two home events tomorrow so please utilize the old elementary school, the city park, and the gravel lot behind the ambulance building (near the city park) for overflow parking. The back parking lot will fill up very quickly.
Williamstown High School, in conjunction with The West Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, is hosting a school-based college fair on September 7th from 9-11 in the middle school gymnasium. This event is for our juniors and seniors. Parents of juniors and seniors are encouraged to attend.
Happy Labor Day! All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in observance of the holiday. We will see you back on Tuesday during normal hours.
Come support the Lady Jackets tonight!
Picture Day is coming up on September 08th for Seniors, September 15th for the rest of the student body! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at inter-state.com/order and enter Order Code 78826XF.
Forms will seniors will be sent out this week, for underclassmen it will be sent out next week.
WMHS: Some helpful hints on parent notes.
1. Your child can have 5 parent notes for each semester, after that everything must be excused by a doctor.
2. A NOTE IS REQUIRED WHEN RETURNING TO SCHOOL When a student has been absent for any reason, a note from home is required and must be turned in within 3 school days upon the student’s return to school. The note must include: *student’s first and last name *reason(s) for absence *grade *signature of parent or guardian *date of absence *date of the note
***Storm Delays***
Good morning! This is Christie Willis, Superintendent of Wood County Schools. Buses are running their routes this morning. However, due to storms there are several buses delayed or unable to cross low lying creek areas.
The following buses will be delayed: 49, 149, 154, 157, 162, 163, 172, 173, 175, 192, 199, 205, 210, 214, 216, and 236.
No tardies will be issued today due to weather. Please be cautious on the roads and be safe!
Be sure to check out these link from the county explaining identimetrics used by the county for the cafeteria.
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/finger-scanning
A couple of reminders for this morning:
1. If you haven't picked up your schedule, high school students can pick up theirs in Mrs. Chaddocks office, middle school students can pick them up with Mrs. Lemley in the middle school office.
2. All students going to the Caperton and Tech centers will ride the bus today. The morning bus leaves at 7:45 am.
Let's make it a great first day Jackets!!
Students return to school tomorrow! Safety will be top of mind. What can you do as a member of the community to ensure that our students arrive safely to school? Listen to our newest WCS Voices podcast episode featuring WCS Director of Transportation, Chad Bloss, and our Coordinator of Safety & Security, Don Brown, as we discuss simple strategies for making sure our students arrive safely at school.
https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices
WMHS Bus Routes: https://5il.co/22ugi
WMHS: Here is the bus schedule for any students traveling to the Tech Center or Caperton. https://5il.co/22quk
Please note: ALL students will have to ride the bus over to start school until they have completed the driving application.
WMHS: For students entering 7th and 12th grade: The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is having back to school immunization clinics on Monday and Tuesday this week. Call for appt. 304-485-7374.
If you are taking a college course, you need to attend this session in the auditorium, as the college classes will start before our school days. Any questions you have, please reach out to your professor or the college.
Please join us for Meet the Teams Thursday at 5:30, at the football stadium. We would love to introduce you to our fall sports teams! This will be followed by a varsity football scrimmage against Point Pleasant, which is set to kick off at 7:00. We will be accepting donations during the scrimmage to help cover the cost of officials. Go Jackets!
In middle school, there are different rotations that students are engaged in throughout the course of the year. Here are the rotations for the upcoming school year.
A common question seems to be about developmental reading and math enrichment. This is a rotation course designed for all students. In these rotations, we work on strengthening skills beyond the grade level content, no matter if a student is high or low in their current levels. They have been in place for several years. Sometimes a student may miss a rotation if they are in a music program, or taking a high school foreign language class.
Most middle schools in the county have a math and reading "block" in their schedule, which we do not have because our bell schedule in middle school and high school is the same. To ensure we continue to be at the top of GSA and i-ready diagnostics, we incorporate these rotations to further strengthen individual skills.
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Update on scheduling:
We are now set up for students to come in before open house to get their schedules! On Monday (Aug 14th) and Tuesday (Aug. 15th) from 8:30 - 11:30, all students can come in to pick up their schedules. 9th-12th grade will be in the lobby at the front of the school. Mrs. Justice will be available on site to work on any corrections that may be needed. Grades 6-8 can pick up their schedules in the middle school office at the same time, and Mrs. Sturm will available for any corrections that may be needed.
We are getting excited to soon begin another great school year!