Based upon our internet access survey this past September, Wood County Schools has secured Wi-Fi hotspots for those who have a need and have no or unreliable internet. If you have a child who attends any Wood County Schools’ elementary school, you may pick up a Wi-Fi hotspot in the student parking lot at Parkersburg South High School. A map can be found on the Wood County Schools’ website. Pickup is available on Monday, February 21st, from eight to four. It is not necessary to call ahead.
Due to inclement weather, the county social studies fair has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 19.
Just a reminder about our February events:
Feb. 7th- No School
Zoom PTA meeting at 6pm
Feb. 8th- 11th 5th grade Carnation Sales $2
Feb. 9th- 100th Day dress up $1 towards PTA
Feb. 10th- 4th Grade NAEP testing
Feb. 11th- Olympic Patriotic Dress-up Day
Feb. 14th- Valentine Parties
Feb. 21st- No school
Feb. 22nd- Madison is hosting the BOE meeting at 6 pm
December Reminders:
1. We are continuing with our 12 Days of dress up! Calendar is below.
2. Jingle Bells to send to your friends are on sale for a $1
3. PTA Santa shop will be next Tuesday- Friday. A shopping list for students to attach money to is coming home on Monday. Everything is $2 in the Santa Shop.
4. Tentative PTA catalog fundraiser delivery date is Tuesday, Dec. 14th. Pickup will be right after school until 4pm.
5. Homeroom parents should be organizing party items to be dropped off on Dec. 21st. Check with the teacher for party times. Unfortunately, parents aren’t able to attend but we will post pictures.
Off-Campus Learning Enrollment for Second Semester Now Open – Enroll Today! – https://forms.office.com/r/Rkq6bfZsGA
Kudos to the students of the Wood County Schools' Elementary Honor Choir for an excellent performance! Enjoy the recording of the live streamed event.
https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/honor-choir
Madison Elem: Tonight’s Trunk or Treat is on rain or shine. Students will line up on the sidewalk at the kindergarten doors starting at 6pm only cars with trunks will be allowed in the school parking lot. We ask cars with trunks be here by 5:30.
Madison Elem:
We have several upcoming events:
This Friday is the PTA sponsored Trunk or Treat at 6pm in the school parking lot.
Next week is Red Ribbon Spirit week as well as Book Fair. We will be having two after school shopping days for different grades. More information to come soon. Please contact the school with any questions!
Madison Elem.- Just a reminder that student spirit wear orders are due tomorrow. Also, remember there is no school Monday, Oct. 4th for students.
WCS is looking at the availability of internet access in homes. Please fill out this survey.
https://tinyurl.com/wcsInternetSurvey
Tonight, the Wood County Board of Education voted to require face coverings for all students and staff while indoors and on buses beginning tomorrow, August 31, 2021.
Please read the article and guidelines at https://tinyurl.com/ye3dqy72
Just a reminder to please tell your student if they are car pickup or in-person pickup to help make dismissal more smooth. Remember to have students use the crosswalk at all times to exit the parking lot when walking.
Good evening. Tomorrow brings much anticipation with the start of a new school year. I am so excited to see our students and employees back in our buildings as we work together to become the # 1 school district in the state of West Virginia. We are so fortunate to have a wonderful community of parents and guardians that understand the importance of a first-class education and are willing to go above and beyond to ensure the success of our students and schools. However, we know there is a lot of work to complete.
This summer, WCS has equipped schools with essential personnel for targeted intervention, created a STEAM Academy for middle school students, and continued to upgrade our facilities to provide the most conducive environments possible in our schools. We are very excited to see the new school year begin.
I encourage each of you to review our re-entry guidance document located on our webpage at https://tinyurl.com/yhq2qwgb. As you know, directives can change quickly with little notice. I will do my best to communicate changes to you as directives are received. I encourage all parents and students to follow the recommendations in the guidance document including, but not limited to - wearing a mask, staying socially distanced, and practicing good, hand-washing hygiene.
As always, I ask for your patience on the first day of school. There are many moving parts that we will continually perfect throughout the year. Once again, thank you for your support and encouragement as we start another exciting school year.
Thank you for all you do and have a wonderful evening.
Remember to join us for our Olympic theme open house tomorrow 4:45-6:45!
So excited to see everyone at Open House tomorrow from 4:45 to 6:45
The finalized class lists will be posted on the front door tomorrow morning. I will be sending more updates on the start of school late next week. We hope you are enjoying your last days of summer!
Here is the optional School Supply List:
Good evening. We invite you to contribute to our ARP/ESSER plan by providing input to the ideas generated in spending funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER), targeting K-12 education. Your input will guide our plan to meet the needs of our students, staff, and community which will be presented to the West Virginia Dept. of Education on July 19. Your input is vitally important. To provide input, please click the following link or visit our website. Thank you. https://tinyurl.com/yfs5cvgh
With the 2020-21 school year wrapping up, I would just like to say “Thank You!”
Thank you to everyone: Students, parents, teachers, staff and community members. Thank you to everyone who has helped others get through this often challenging and frustrating year, and thank you to everyone for your patience and resilience.
Even as we head into summer break, Wood County Schools is hard at work finalizing preparations for our summer programs which are set to begin later this month. These eight programs are unlike anything we have offered before and are sure to be engaging and fun for students at all grade levels. More than 1,500 students are enrolled and more than 200 teachers and staff have been hired to help make these programs a success. Wood County Schools’ summer offerings have been called a model for the state, and we intend to show everyone why we deserve to be called the best school system in West Virginia.
I want everyone to have a wonderful summer and a well-earned break. Most importantly, though, I want everyone ready for this fall. Throughout all of our challenges, we have learned and we have grown, and it is time for us to put that hard-earned knowledge to work for our students. We want to provide all of our kids with the best possible opportunities in first-class facilities staffed by top-level teachers and caring adults.
So as we say goodbye to the 2020-21 school year, let us look forward to the wonderful things we can accomplish together in the months and years ahead.
Thank you everyone, and have a great summer!
From Madison: Just a reminder about 5th grade graduation tonight. You must have a ticket to enter. Only Children 10 and under can get in without a ticket. Mask are still required for all attendees. Doors will not open until 5:15.