Blennerhassett Middle

Parents of Incoming BMS Students, tomorrow at noon is the deadline to submit the "Elective Survey" for your child if you are yet to compete it. This allows you and your student to share what electives interest you most for the upcoming school year. The survey takes about 6 minutes to finish. The link and QR Code is also on our webpage on the WCS website and our Facebook page. Thanks. https://forms.office.com/r/fFBqd59QaF

Attn: Parents of Incoming BMS Students, We're working on next year's schedules and need your help. Please go to the link below to complete the "Elective Survey." This allows you and your student to share what electives interest you most for the upcoming school year. The survey takes about 6 minutes to finish. This will be available until next Wednesday 7/17 at noon. The link and QR Code is also on our webpage on the WCS website and our Facebook page. Thanks. https://forms.office.com/r/fFBqd59QaF

In celebration of Independence Day, all Wood County Schools' offices will be closed. Offices will reopen on Friday, July 5th.

Just a reminder: The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials. To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.

All schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, June 20th in celebration of West Virginia Day! Offices will reopen on Friday, June 21. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia_Day

The school year may be over, but it's never to early to mark your calendar! The 2024-2025 school year will host Open House on Monday, August 19. Elementary schools will be from 4 to 6 pm and middle and high schools (including WCTC/Caperton Center) from 5 to 7 pm. View event dates and details anytime on the WCS app or by visiting https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/calendar.

The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service. The Apprenticeship Readiness Program provides incoming and graduating seniors the opportunity to participate in an Apprenticeship Readiness program from June 24 through 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. This experience will include hands on projects, mentoring, and career information in Construction, Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, and more. The week-long event will include tours of local union training facilities and mentoring from master craftsmen as well as the use of Virtual Reality for students to simulate on-the-job experiences in addition to the hands-on projects. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials. To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.

Last night our National Junior Honor Society added new members. Congratulations to our newest members: Payton Sellers, Joshua Eddy, Aiden Philpott, Slaten McLain, Cate McLain, Ainsley Knapp, and Sadie Geary. We know you will represent BMS proudly!!!

To the Blennerhassett Middle School community, we want to inform you that Blennerhassett Middle School Principal Melanie Arthur is on paid administrative leave. Roger Thompson has been appointed as interim principal.

Join us for the USDA free summer meals program, a wonderful initiative aimed at ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. This program provides free meals for children and teens in low-income areas during the summer months, helping to bridge the nutrition gap that often occurs when school meals are not available. By participating in this program, you can help support the health and well-being of children in your community, ensuring they have the fuel they need to thrive and enjoy their summer activities to the fullest. Learn more at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/summer-nutrition-program

Parents, We were just informed of an accident that occurred on Rt 68 going toward Belleville. Busses will find alternate routes around the accident, but arrival times could be delayed. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Wood County Schools' is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Golden Horseshoe! https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1605924

The much-loved Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge has returned for the summer! Learn more to get started. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/goldenticket

Reminder, Wood County Schools will be closed Tuesday, May 14, 2024, for Primary Election Day. Classes resume Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Blennerhassett Middle School is the 2023-24 All Sports Trophy winners!!! Great job Bobcat athletes and coaches on a wonderful year!!!

The West Virginia Department of Education Office of Child Nutrition and the West Virginia Department of Human Services are teaming together to provide income-eligible students of West Virginia with supplemental food benefits for the summer of 2024. Learn more... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1591188

Reminder ~ ELA GSA testing is tomorrow for all BMS students. Please make sure your child gets a good nights sleep, eats breakfast, and charges their iPad before coming to school tomorrow.

8th Graders will take the Science GSA test on Monday, May 6th. Please make sure your child's iPad is charged for testing.

Parents, If you signed up to be a volunteer for the Olympics and would like an Olympic shirt, the money ($10) must be turned in Monday or a shirt will not be ordered for you.

Olympic T-Shirt Money is due!!! If you haven't paid for your child's Olympic tshirt yet, please do so by Monday. The cost is $6 and can be given to your child's advisory teacher.