Report cards went home today! Please take some time to review your child's progress with them, celebrate their successes, and discuss areas where they can continue to grow.
Schedule Reminders:
Monday: Parent-Teacher Conferences. You should have received your scheduled conference time. Our office hours are 11-7 on Monday.
Tuesday: No School
Wednesday: Students return to school!
🏫 Attendance Matters!
Along with your child's academic report card, you will also receive an Attendance Report Card.
At Kanawha Elementary, our goal is for every student to have at least 95% attendance!
🟢 If your child's attendance is in the green, keep up the great work!
🔴 If your child's attendance is in the red, they are considered chronically absent. Meaning they have missed more than 1-% of the days that we have been enrolled in school. All types of absences count toward this number-- including both doctor and parent notes.
Every school day matters! Being at school consistently helps students build strong academic skills, friendships, and positive routines.
Thank you for partnering with us to help every student succeed! Together, we are One BRAVE Family! ❤️💚💙🖤
Be sure to check your child's folder tonight.... some important things are coming home:
1. Schoology Parent Access Codes for Grades 3-5 This is where you can check your student's grades and missing assignments.
2. House Points Parent Access Codes Grades K-5- This is where you can see how many points your students have earned.
3. Book Buddy Fundraiser Kick Off Information-- There is no purchased required to earn the student's favorite prize--the Book Buddy. Simply scan the QR Code and send the invitation to the required number of people, then write down the code.
Reminder: Our first PTO Meeting of the Year is Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 in the Cafeteria.
Learn more about the House System Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNJqNmP34ao
Save time and be sure to fill to your students AUP for technology use.
INTERNET & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT FOR WCS STUDENTS – Fill out form
IMPORTANT DATES
OPEN HOUSE: Monday, August 17
Elementary hours: 4-6 p.m.
Middle, High, and WCTC/Caperton hours: 5-7 p.m.
STUDENTS' FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Wednesday, August 19
(Arrival and dismissal times - see below)
HELPFUL BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFORMATION
All of the information below is also available in the WCS app—your easiest way to stay connected to Wood County Schools and access important school information.
DOWNLOAD WCS APP (includes Rooms):
https://uqr.to/1sf4f
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL/BUS INFORMATION
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/arrival-dismissal
WCS CALENDAR
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/events?view=cal-month
SCHOOL CALENDARS
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/events
CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/visit
DINING MENU
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/daily-school-menu
PARENT RESOURCES
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/parents
SOCIAL MEDIA · FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/WCSWV
WCS WEBSITE
The website also includes links to all local schools.
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/
QUALITY EDUCATION. NO EXTRA COST.
WE PROVIDE THE iPad. YOU FOCUS ON THEIR FUTURE.
At Wood County Schools, every student has access to the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.
FREE iPad FOR ALL STUDENTS
We provide a school-issued iPad for every student to use while enrolled.
NO DEVICE PURCHASE REQUIRED
Families don't have to worry about the cost of buying a device.
FOCUSED ON LEARNING
We invest in technology so students can focus on what matters most—their education.
The Wood County bookmobile will be back at 12:00 on Friday in front of the school. Students and adults can check out books using their library card.
Wood County Schools will resume normal operations for all summer programs on Wednesday, July 8.
The following programs will operate on their regular schedules:
Parkersburg South High School Summer School
Parkersburg High School Summer School
Extended School Year at Parkersburg South High School
Summer Learning at Jefferson Elementary Center
Jump Start at Emerson Elementary School
Energy Express at Martin Elementary School
Summer Speech at Martin Elementary School
The Wood County Schools Summer Feeding Program
Wood County Schools will continue to closely monitor conditions related to the Peoples Cartage Warehouse fire and any potential impact on our school campuses. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remains our highest priority, and we will continue working with local and state agencies to evaluate conditions and provide updates if necessary.
We appreciate the patience, understanding, and support of our families throughout this situation and look forward to welcoming students back to our summer programs on Wednesday.
**The bookmobile will not come on Friday, July 3rd due to the holiday.**
Join us for the Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Event on Thursday, June 4, from 4:00–5:00 PM at Jefferson Elementary School!
This FREE event is open to all children in grades PreK–12 and is the perfect way to kick off summer reading. Every child who attends will receive a free book and one extra Golden Ticket!
Enjoy activities and resources from our community partners, including:
🎨 ArtCart
📚 Parkersburg & Wood County Library Bookmobile
📖 Read Aloud West Virginia
💙 The Health Plan
🌱 WVU Extension
🤝 Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
The Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge encourages students to read throughout the summer and exchange Golden Tickets for free books at special summer book fairs. Learn more at https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/goldenticket.
We can't wait to see you there and celebrate the start of another great summer of reading! 📚☀️