
Girls HOME basketball games against Hamilton Monday, Jan 9. Grades 7/8 at 4:30 & Grade 6 @ 5:45.
Wrestling Jubilee at Vandy Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 5:30-?
Boys basketball play at Blennerhassett 4:30 (grade 7/8) and 5:45 (grade 6).
Girls HOME basketball games against Williamstown Wed., Jan 11. @ 4:30 and 5:45
Student Gov. sponsored Skating Party Thurs., Jan. 12 from 6-8PM. Admission is $4 (includes skates).
Grades close for 2nd nine weeks. All assignments must be submitted PRIOR to Jan. 13.
Lastly, please return all Wood County Public Library books used for project research ASAP.

Important update -Tonight-Jan.5
Grade 6 boys basketball canceled tonight. Boys grade 7/8 game moved up to 4:30.

Wood County Schools has the opportunity to provide a 5 day meal kit to Van Devender Middle school during spring break (March 20-24). Meal kits are shelf stable and will include breakfast, lunch, and shelf stable milk for the students. Please complete the survey if interested. Parents/guardians will pick up the meal boxes on Friday, March 17th
· No refrigeration will be needed.
Please complete the survey if interested:
https://forms.office.com/r/bkLmCRghbN

Boys basketball games this week!


As a reminder, the 2nd 9 weeks grading period ends January 13. Please check for any missing assignments in Schoology and get them completed and turned in WELL BEFORE Jan 13. New semester (third 9 weeks) begins Jan. 17.

Families, please remind your students to return all books borrowed from the Wood County Public Library during their Social Studies research projects. Books can be returned to the school OR taken directly to the library. A drop box is located in the rear parking area.

Notice: Wood County Schools will be closed, CODE C, on Friday, December 23, 2022.

Good evening. This is Christie Willis, superintendent of Wood County Schools. During this time of giving and celebration, time spent with the warmth of family and friends is so important. Wood County Schools would like to thank you for your support and dedication and wish you a joyous holiday season. Schools will be closed beginning Thursday, December 22nd. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd. Wishing you good health and peace in the upcoming New Year.

As a reminder, Social Studies fair is tomorrow! All projects should have the following: display board, completed abstract and a prepared speech. Visit https://wvssfair.com/ to preview judges scorecard, download an abstract or review rules.
*Typed abstracts are preferred. If students do not have access to a printer, please forward a copy in an email to be printed at school.


Christmas dance Thursday, December 15 from 5-7pm. $3 entry to benefit Student Government. *Must not be on social probation to attend.


Reminder of Spirit week! Begins Thursday, Dec. 15.


The 6th Grade Girls BBall Game scheduled for Van Devender @ Edison, tomorrow, Wed. Dec. 14 has been canceled.
*The 7/8th Grade Game WILL STILL BE PLAYED!!! Tip Off for that Game has been moved up to 4:30 PM.

MPORTANT:
Grade 6 basketball game at Jackson canceled for this evening (Monday, Dec. 12)
Grades 7/8 will play at Jackson at 4:30pm ( bumped up from 5:45) this evening, Dec. 12

As a reminder, choir and band concert Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6pm in the Vandy gym.


Spirit week begins Thursday, Dec. 15.


As a reminder, all students should be finishing up their REQUIRED social studies projects. Projects are due next Friday, December 16 as part of their history grade. Students have been given time, materials and research access during the school day. Participation in the social studies fair on December 19 is optional.
All students should complete an abstract (even if they are not participating in the fair). They should also be preparing an oral presentation and display board (trifold boards provided to students earlier this week in class).
https://wvssfair.com/Word/Abstract2023.docx

Mark your calendar! Dance December 15, 5pm-7pm. $3 entry to benefit Student Government.


Vandy Gift Drive will run from Nov. 28 - Dec. 16.


ATTENTION:
Vandy will be modifying it’s bell schedule by a total of 7 minutes effective Monday, November 28. We are allowing extra transition time between classes to allow students ample time for transitions, restroom breaks and/or water bottle refills. For parents, this means our dismissal time will be 3:15 pm instead of 3:08 pm. Bus departures will not be affected. Doors will continue to open at 7:30 am and classes will continue to begin promptly at 8:00 am.
Again, dismissal time moved from 3:08 to 3:15 effective Monday, November 28.

Van Devender Middle School is thankful for its staff, students and community families!
