We have just EIGHT days left in our school fundraiser! Money raised will be used for playground equipment for our students!
Go to NeedsYourSupport.org to register! School code = AG8W4
Wood County Schools is sponsoring a Vaping Prevention Poster Contest and a Video Contest giving students the opportunity to spread the message about the risks of vaping and nicotine addiction. Students are invited to create a video or a poster encouraging students to choose a healthy vape-free lifestyle. Learn more at https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/vaping-prevention.
Wood County Schools will hold its first ever Job Fair for WCS positions from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at Grand Pointe in Vienna!
Learn about needed positions in Wood County Schools. Begin the application process for professional and service jobs.
Full-time and substitute positions available, including:
Bus Drivers
Mechanics
Custodians
Aides
Teachers
Secretaries
Cooks
Nurses
and More!
THURSDAY, SEPT. 28
11 AM TO 6 PM
GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER
1500 GRAND CENTRAL AVE.
VIENNA, WV
woodcountyschoolswv.com
Wood County Schools will hold a job fair for WCS positions on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Grand Pointe Conference Center in Vienna!
Learn about needed positions in Wood County Schools. Begin the application process for professional and service jobs. Full-time and substitute positions available.
Including:
Bus Drivers
Mechanics
Custodians
Aides
Teachers
Secretaries
Cooks
Nurses
and more!
THURSDAY, SEPT. 28
11 AM TO 6 PM
GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER
1500 GRAND CENTRAL AVE.
VIENNA, WV
woodcountyschoolswv.com
Thank you 5th grade teachers and families for a successful mum fundraiser.
Be sure to register online to help boost your child's sale!
Emerson families,
Information about our fall fundraiser was sent home today. Be sure to sign up for online sales to help boost your child's earning potential,
*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!
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.
***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!
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
Kindergarten families- please join us!
SCREENING FOR CHILDREN ENTERING SCHOOL - Screening will be conducted by school nurses and other professionals during regular school hours in Wood County Schools for students entering school for the first time. In addition, students entering parochial or other non-public schools will be screened. Screening will be done to identify problems in the following areas: language, speech, hearing, and vision. Parents of public school students who do not wish to have their child participate in this screening should inform the principal of the school attended by the child. For more information, contact Wood County Schools Special Education Office at (304) 420-9655.
We hope to see Emerson families today at our "House Party". Stop by our outdoor campus any time between 3 and 6 p.m.. We will have food vendors, informational booths and a special "egg drop" for our students. Each student will receive their homeroom assignment, along with their Emerson "House" t-shirt. Other upcoming events include Kindergarten Orientation August 18 4-5 p.m. and Open House on August 21, 4-6 p.m. Hope to see you this afternoon!
This is just a quick reminder that we will have class lists ready to share Tuesday, August 8 during our "House Party". Stop by our outdoor campus any time between 3 and 6 p.m.. We will have food vendors, informational booths and a special "egg drop" for our students. Each student will receive their homeroom assignment, along with their Emerson "House" t-shirt. Just a reminder, this event is in addition to our open house, which is scheduled for 4-6 p.m., August 21. Our school building will not be open to the public during our August 8th event.
Good evening Emerson families,
This is just a quick reminder that we will have class lists ready to share Tuesday, August 8 during our "House Party". Stop by our outdoor campus any time between 3 and 6 p.m.. We will have food vendors, informational booths and a special "egg drop" for our students. Each student will receive their homeroom assignment, along with their Emerson "House" t-shirt. Just a reminder, this event is in addition to our open house, which is scheduled for 4-6 p.m., August 21. Our school building will not be open to the public during our August 8th event.
Emerson families,
You are invited to a back to school night on Tuesday, August 8 from 3-6 p.m. Students will find out who their teacher will be next year and will be sorted into one of our eight exciting houses. We will have food trucks, community resource booths and a couple surprises. We will see you and your family on Tuesday, August 8 at 3 p.m. Please plan to park in the side gravel parking lot. Activities will be in the back field. See you soon!
This year, Emerson will be dividing the students into different houses. On August 8th from 3:00-6:00 we will be having an Egg Drop. During this time, students will Choose an Egg that will place them in a house. They will also find out their Homeroom for the upcoming school year. It will be an exciting event, that you won't want to miss! We can't wait to see you! Watch the Facebook Page for more details.
Now Available: Explore the rich history of Wood County Schools through New Era School: A dialogue with Esther Carroll
A one-room school building located on the Mineral Wells Elementary School campus serves as a connection to our past. This building, known as New Era school, has been transformed into a museum that showcases the educational community of the nineteenth century. Within the museum, there is an extensive collection of carefully selected materials that chronicle the history of schools in Wood County. The museum is accessible to the general public, offering both individual and group tours, including school trips. In the latest episode of the WCS Voices Podcast, Esther Carroll, a retired library media specialist from Wood County Schools, shares her insights. Ms. Carroll oversees the museum's operations and is responsible for curating historical primary sources and various media. Accompanying the podcast is the melodious mountain dulcimer music performed by Jerry Rockwell.
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices