Join us this evening for our final PTO meeting of the year in the cafeteria at 5:30.
Track meet is cancelled this evening. It is rescheduled for Thursday.
Parenting can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. Parent Coaching is a no cost resource from Wood County Schools and the Cook Center that connects you with a coach and expert tools to support your journey. https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Summer program sign ups begin today! This is a great opportunity for our students to keep their routines during the summer. The county provides transportation to and from within Wood County and breakfast/lunch. Sign up here:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNatZQhbto35JFgzRRpBWLA2pUN0Q4UzA0WE1RVVlVMEM4WTgzUFMzSjQzVi4u&route=shorturl
Boys track meet is cancelled this evening due to predicted wind gust speeds. Both boys and girls track meet will be tomorrow first call at 5:00pm.
Remember to Join us for the PTO Skate Party tonight from 6:00-7:30.
Last Friday we celebrated our IReady Growth with our Glow Dance. The more you GROW the more you GLOW. Students earn a glow stick for every 10% of growth in Reading and Math. Special thanks to all the teachers that helped decorate, lead dances, and Mr. Ray for being DJ.
https://youtu.be/2KlqQCgEtG0?si=19d_hELFwo_X2-4F
Students will be brining home PTO Raffle Tickets for the PTO's largest fundraiser of the year today or tomorrow. Those purchasing raffle tickets will have the opportunity to win one of three prize packages filled with donations from local businesses valued at approximately $1,000 each.
Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Each student was sent home with three sheets of tickets. Please do not separate the tickets. Return the full sheet back to school with the money you collect. If you need additional tickets, please reach out to your child's teacher or the secretary. All tickets and money will need to be returned by March 19. The drawing will be held on March 21st and posted on our school Facebook page.
Don't forget tomorrow is dress like an animal or wear animal print for Read Across America Week.
We kick off Read Across America Spirit Week tomorrow with PJ Day.
Lunch for tomorrow is Garlic Cheese French Bread Pizza. Menus will be sent home on the back of the March Newsletter.
Last night Franklin Elementary Center was presented with a check for $140,000 dispersed over the next five years to support a STEAM Lab that will serve elementary students. We are looking forward to getting this lab launched at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/community-news/2025/02/picture-this-chemours-gives-to-schools-at-wood-boe-meeting/
Good morning. Due to the numerous untreated roadways and safety concerns, Wood County Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 20.
Due to potential early morning inclement weather, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 20. Please monitor for updates.
📣 Attention parents! Wood County Schools' Kindergarten enrollment starts March 3, 2025. All children, including current WCS Pre-K students, must register at their designated school. Learn more and get a head start here: https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/kindergarten
Due to overnight surface refreezing and potential flooding, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 17.
We want to hear from you! WCS is considering changes to Non-Traditional Instruction Days for the coming school year. Learn more and share your thoughts: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/nti-parent-survey
Due to inclement weather conditions overnight, Wood County Schools will be on a two-hour delay for Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
We apologize for the short notice. WCS has been closely monitoring the approaching storm throughout the evening. Wood County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Kindergarten registration is an important step, even for children currently enrolled in a WCS Pre-K program, and must be completed at the school within your designated district. Enrollment begins March 3, 2025. Learn more: https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/kindergarten
We have had several calls asking about background checks. You can apply for your background check at https://securevolunteer.com/WOOD-COUNTY-SCHOOLS/home.
Please remember it takes approximately 14 days to get it back, so you will not have it back in time for the volunteer event on Tuesday. We will have other volunteer opportunities in the future.
Also we are currently collecting responses from our families to our WVDE Learning survey:
https://forms.office.com/r/jmP9p9p10b
Login code: P096237
It is Top Secret Day! Actually Top Secret Week! Students have the opportunity to visit the portable planetarium from NASA.
Good morning! Our issue with some students not appearing for families in the Rooms section of the Wood County Schools app has been resolved. Thank you for your patience.
