Van Devender Middle

Van Devender Middle School is in search of a few coaches for the upcoming season. Head Football Head Tennis (Boys and Girls) Head Cross Country (Boys and Girls) The job postings can be found at the following link. Please contact the school if you have any questions. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/careers?category=Athletics

Attention Parents / Guardians of Students Entering 7th Grade. All West Virginia students entering 7th grade must have one dose of the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) and one dose of the Meningococcal vaccine. Students must also have a record of a Dental and Physical Exam before entering 7th grade. Students will be excluded from school by state law if not received. Meningitis- poses a serious threat to adolescents. Meningitis can kill a healthy person in 48 hours or less. Up to 1 in 5 survivors of Meningitis have problems the rest of their lives, due to the loss of limbs, scarring, hearing loss and neurological damage. Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)- Pertussis is spread by coughing and sneezing. Anyone can catch Pertussis and spread it to others, including infants. Call your primary care physician to schedule a vaccine review and immunizations for your adolescent. If you do not have a primary care provider you may contact the Ritchie Regional School Based Health Center at the Parkersburg South campus (304-699-0809), the Jefferson campus (304-699-0506) or the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department (304-485-7374). PLEASE BRING THE COPIES OF THE UPDATED IMMUNIZATION RECORD, DENTAL RECORD, AND PHYSICAL EXAM RECORD BY THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL TO THE SCHOOL NURSE.

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

Attention all Summer School Students at PHS: Summer School will begin this Monday, June 12th. There will be a mandatory meeting for all students in the Auditorium on Monday at 8:30. If you have not registered for Summer School, you can do that between 8-830 in Student Services on Monday. Please be advised that Driver’s Ed and PE are already full. At this meeting, we will give the students a handout with the times and dates for Summer School. If you have been assigned to take the second semester of Summer School only, that does not begin until July 3rd. Summer School is only for students who need to retake a course they have already failed in 9-12th grade or to obtain original credit in Health/PE/Driver’s Ed. All students will be issued an iPad, but they will not go home. Students will be able to work on coursework at their own pace, extra on their own time and must attend to pass. When they are finished with their course and have passed it for credit recovery, they will be able to leave for the summer. Summer School hours will be 8:00-11:30 M-F with a grab-and-go breakfast available until 8:30. Lunch will also be a grab-and-go at 11:30. If you have any questions about anything I just said, please call us at 304-420-9595. Thank you, and have a good evening.

Attention Parents / Guardians of Students Entering 7th Grade. All West Virginia students entering 7th grade must have one dose of the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) and one dose of the Meningococcal vaccine. Students must also have a record of a Dental and Physical Exam before entering 7th grade. Students will be excluded from school by state law if not received. Meningitis- poses a serious threat to adolescents. Meningitis can kill a healthy person in 48 hours or less. Up to 1 in 5 survivors of Meningitis have problems the rest of their lives, due to the loss of limbs, scarring, hearing loss and neurological damage. Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)- Pertussis is spread by coughing and sneezing. Anyone can catch Pertussis and spread it to others, including infants. Call your primary care physician to schedule a vaccine review and immunizations for your adolescent. If you do not have a primary care provider you may contact the Ritchie Regional School Based Health Center at the Parkersburg South campus (304-699-0809), the Jefferson campus (304-699-0506) or the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department (304-485-7374). PLEASE BRING THE COPIES OF THE UPDATED IMMUNIZATION RECORD, DENTAL RECORD, AND PHYSICAL EXAM RECORD BY THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL TO THE SCHOOL NURSE.

💙 Incoming 6th graders (FUTURE BLUE DEVILS) from JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY CENTER to visit Vandy in two groups (split into AM and PM groups) on Mon., May 22. Students will go on a student-led tour hosted by student government, enjoy a concert from our band & choir, engage in a Q & A, receive some spirit wear and leave with a folder of info to share with family. 💙

Awards ceremonies on Friday, May 26. Doors will open at 8:30am and 8th grade ceremonies to begin at 9 am. Doors will reopen at 1:00 pm with 6th/7th grade ceremonies beginning at 1:30 pm.

Attention Ginsberg House: Sky Zone waiver required to be completed by parent / guardian to attend award trip on Tuesday, May 23. https://skyzonecharlestonwv.centeredgeonline.com/waivers?_gl=1*1dfpghw*_ga*NDkzNjQzMDU5LjE2ODQ2MDc3Nzc.*_ga_XV9STZR98P*MTY4NDYwNzc3Ny4xLjAuMTY4NDYwNzc3Ny42MC4wLjA.*_fplc*ZGs0RnV5eVNBRHglMkZNdWplZk1nWXNKU3RLQ0N6ZVc2bjNHTEVnbDJJbkV0OThtS1Y5YmRCOXR3MVQ2VCUyQiUyRm5LdGV6eU52WHNuSUVXQ2JqMm45MiUyRnlBZWw2WEl3TXZJTzkxTXdMTlBlYXZhQ2hKNHFRM3lJR0NxRHNvcnIxdmclM0QlM0Q.&_ga=2.71974547.1415464295.1684607777-493643059.1684607777

And the House winner is…..GINSBERG HOUSE. Ginsberg House will enjoy an award trip to SkyZone Trampoline Park in Charleston, WV on Tuesday, May 23. Students must have their permission slip and online waiver completed to attend. Please dress appropriately.

Have you signed up for this summer’s Teaching & Learning Academy? Sessions are filling up quickly. Join guests Jessica Linville, Lisa Buckley, Jessica Espinosa, Jody Carder-Hamilton and Kezia Parsons as they discuss their upcoming sessions in episode 5 of the WCS Voices podcast. Listen now 🎧 Have you signed up for this summer’s Teaching & Learning Academy? Sessions are filling up quickly. Join guests Jessica Linville, Lisa Buckley, Jessica Espinosa, Jody Carder-Hamilton and Kezia Parsons as they discuss their upcoming sessions in episode 5 of the WCS Voices podcast. Listen now 🎧 https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

Updates for Thursday, May 18: Iready awards field trip to Boys & Girls club- must have a signed permission slip. Senior walk-through at 2:30. Girls track banquet at 6pm in cafe. Parent Learning Academy canceled (both sessions).

There will be a band & choir performance followed by awards on Tuesday, May 16 at 6pm for all band and choir students. We hope to see you there!

7th and 8th grade formal will be held this evening at Van Devender for qualifying students (not on social probation) and with a paid ticket. This event is open to current Vandy students only. Food will be served from 5pm- 8pm. All 7th graders will need picked up by 8pm. All 8th graders will continue the evening with a bonfire from 8pm-11pm. Please have 8th grade students picked up by 11pm. Students are encouraged to have fun and enjoy this opportunity with their friends. However, students may be asked to leave with no refund on their admission ticket if they fail to follow established rules / expectations.

WCS Teaching & Learning Academy - Summer 2023 - Learn about all the amazing sessions and keynotes this summer! The Teaching and Learning Academy by Wood County Schools is all set to commence this July, offering a remarkable week of professional development and featuring noteworthy keynote speakers. In this first part of a two-part series, educators from Wood County Schools provide insights into the upcoming academy, outlining the highlights of their sessions and giving a sneak peek into what to anticipate this summer. The academy is scheduled to take place from July 17th to the 21st at Williamstown Middle High School. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

Thursday is the final GSA test for grade 8. Grade 8 will be administering the Science portion of the state test. Students are encouraged to get a good nights sleep, eat breakfast and be on time for school. Classes begin at 8 am. Students should read and reread the test questions in an effort to check for understanding. Good luck students- we believe in you and know you will do a great job!

Important Information for Parents and Students: The School-based Health and Wellness Clinic at Parkersburg High School will be doing FREE sports physicals during the month of May. Appointments must be scheduled by calling 304-861-4150. #CoplinHealthSystems #Coplin4YourCommunity

Wednesday, students will take the third state test assessment- Reading. It is important for students to get a good nights rest, eat breakfast and be on time for school. Classes begin at 8 am. Students are encouraged to read and reread the questions, take their time and do their best work. This will be the final test for grades 6 & 7. Show what you know!

Tuesday, students will take the second test in a series of General Summative Assessments (GSA) tests this week, otherwise known as state testing. Tuesday, Van Devender students will take the Writing assessment. Student may be assigned an argumentative or informational prompt to respond to in a written essay. It is important for students to get a good nights rest, eat breakfast and be on time for school. Classes begin at 8 am. Students are encouraged to take their time, read and reread the prompt, respond citing text evidence (cite your quotes, paraphrase, no plagiarism), check grammar, spelling punctuation and capitalization. Students should write a minimum of 5 paragraphs (an introductory paragraph/ hook, 3+ in the body and a closing paragraph). We are confident our student will show what they know and do a fantastic job! Good luck students! You got this!

WCS Voices - Episode 3: Christie Willis and Michael Erb join the podcast to talk about first jobs, growing pains, memories from childhood, and to speak about the importance of public education teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-voices

Students will begin the first of a series of General Summative Assessments (GSA) tests this week, otherwise known as state testing. Monday, Van Devender students will take the Math assessment. It is important for students to get a good nights rest, eat breakfast and be on time for school. Classes begin at 8 am. Students are encouraged to take their time, read and reread the problems, work them out to check their work and do their best on the test! We are confident our student will show what they know and do a fantastic job! Good luck students!