Thursday highlights:
Lady Jags play Vienna at P. Catholic at 4:45 tonight. 🏀🐆
Midterms- we are halfway through the first 9 weeks. Please check your child's Schoology account.
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.
Don't forget to come out and show your support for our lady Jags tomorrow. Basketball game at Emerson against Emerson at 5:45. We hope to see you there cheering on our students.
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
*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!
Last chance for Spirit Wear orders! Get yours turned in Monday!
Jefferson Elementary
We are requesting parent, staff, community participation as part of the Local School Improvement Council (LSIC). We will hold our first meeting on Thursday, Sept 14 at 5:30 in the library.
Topics of discussion include school improvement projects and school safety.
Lady Jags Bball Schedule
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.
Reminders for this week:
PTA drive going on this month. PTA stands for Parent Teacher Association and they work with community stakeholders to support the school and community. Membership is $5 and the winning class that has the most memberships earns an ice cream party! Turn in your membership soon.
PTA spirit wear fundraiser going on through Sept. 8. Proceeds support staff incentives.
Girls basketball tryouts for grades 3-5 are Aug. 30-31 this week from 3-4pm.
Please return your photo permission forms, emergency forms and technology use forms this week!
Girls basketball tryouts will be held Wed., Aug 30 and Thurs., Aug 31 from 3-4pm for grades 3-4 pm.
Attention Prek families: tomorrow is the first day for preschoolers with last name beginning A-M. Students should arrive at Door 3 (located on Plum Street- Jaguar on front sidewalk) between 7:45-8am. A staff member will escort them to their classroom. Please say your goodbyes at the door. Students whose name begins with N-Z will attend on Tuesday. All Prek students will come together on Wed.
Attention Kindergarten Families:
Monday morning, the 28th, the kindergarteners will be in their official class. The teachers invite you to the classrooms for orientation. Meet the teacher and learn more about Kindergarten life. Receive items to help you work with your child at home.
Come to school at one of the 3 times listed below.
Attention bus parents: busses are running behind for JEC- but they are on their way. Please wait patiently. Thank you!
***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!
Great job on opening day!
As a reminder, please check out the WCS page or Jefferson Elementary fb page for arrival and dismissal info. It is NOT the same as last year. We have a staggered dismissal to allow students to be picked up at different entrances (to avoid unattended students in primary hallway). Please make sure your student / school knows how your child is getting home.
Thank you!
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
Arrival dates/ times/ location for opening days of school.
Prek’s start date is Aug. 28/29 (students last name A-M on 8/28; last name N-Z on 8/29; all Prek attend on 8/30). Prek is M-Th ( no Fridays). Arrival at Door 3 (Jag doors located on Plum Street - Jaguar printed on front sidewalk- NOT main horseshoe). Doors open at 7:45 am and a staff member will escort child to their arrival location. Class begins at 8 am.
Kindergarten has staggered opening days. You will receive a notification in the mail with info about your child’s opening days. If you are unsure, please call the school. Arrival and dismissal at Door 3 (Jaguar on sidewalk on Plum Street). Doors open at 7:30 am with classes beginning at 8 am. Dismissal at 2:50.
Grade 1 begins Aug. 23 for all students. Please enter Door 3 (Jag doors- located on Plum Street- jaguar printed on sidewalk). Doors open at 7:30 am and classes begin at 8 am. Dismissal at 2:50 at Door 3 (same as arrival).
Prek- grade 1 will have access to part of the bus lane for drop off in addition to the parking area across from Jaguar door- door 3. *Thank you, Wharton’s for use of this lot.* Staff available to assist with unloading / crosswalk. Please do not park in Wharton employee spots on Oakhurst Street or in the no parking zone on Plum Street (by Easy Rider).
Grades 2-5 begin Aug. 23. Students enter main doors/ Door 1 located in horseshoe at front of building. Student drop-off may begin at 7:30 am and classes begin at 8 am. Please say goodbye as you enter horseshoe drop off lane. Multiple cars will be unloading simultaneously. We will not be unloading single cars at entrance doors due to the volume of traffic we will be moving. It is important to keep traffic flowing on Plum Street. Please have your child ready to exit the vehicle as staff signal for them to unload. We will be unloading multiple cars at once.
Dismissal for grades 2-3 at door 33 (center of horseshoe). Grades 4-5 will be released at Door 30 (side of building shared with BOE offices). Dismissal time is 2:55. *please note, K-1 dismiss five minutes earlier.
Breakfast will be provided for free to all students.
Additional reminder: Photo ID necessary to enter building in exchange for visitor pass. Safety is a top priority. Our clerk will be happy to assist with questions or paperwork.
Families will not be permitted to escort students into the building. Staff will be available to escort students to their arrival locations.
Welcome back! Wishing you an amazing school year!