Van Devender Middle

This is a reminder that Vandy Volleyball Tryouts are currently underway. Coach Tuell has room for some more players. A WVSSAC sports physical is required. Please contact the school with questions.

Vandy Volleyball tryouts will be August 14th, 15th and 16th from 3:30pm-5:30pm in the gym. A WVSSAC sports physical is required in order to participate. Please contact the school with questions.

The start of a new school year can be overwhelming. Countless forms to fill out and turn in. To make this easier, medical treatment forms have been uploaded to the school's website (under the School Nurse Section). You can easily print these off and upload them, online (directly to the nurse), once completed and signed by the care provider. Just don't forget to sign them! Scan the QR code to be taken to the Nurse's page.

Correction: Vandy Yearbooks are in and are available for pickup on Wednesday August 9, 2023. This is only available to those who ordered a yearbook. Please contact the school with questions.

Vandy Yearbooks are in a and available for pickup on Wednesday August 8, 2023. This is only available to those who ordered a yearbook. Please contact the school with questions.

SCREENING FOR CHILDREN ENTERING SCHOOL - Screening will be conducted by school nurses and other professionals during regular school hours in Wood County Schools for students entering school for the first time. In addition, students entering parochial or other non-public schools will be screened. Screening will be done to identify problems in the following areas: language, speech, hearing, and vision. Parents of public school students who do not wish to have their child participate in this screening should inform the principal of the school attended by the child. For more information, contact Wood County Schools Special Education Office at (304) 420-9655.

The first day of school is quickly approaching. Make sure your student is prepared to return by being up-to-date on required immunizations. All seventh graders must have received their Meningococcal and T-dap vaccinations. We are looking forward to a great school year! Find more information by clicking the link below: https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/vdm/page/school-nurse

Vandy Cheer tryouts!! August 7-10, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Must attend all 4 days. Please contact the school through FB direct message, email or Schoology message for more details and we will relay the information to our coaches. Must have a current WVSSAC sports physical to participate.

Attention all Vandy Students. We are currently searching for student athletes for Football, Golf, Volleyball, Cheer and Cross Country. If you are interested in participating, please contact Vandy. Let us know your name, phone number and the sport or sports you are interested in. All incoming 6th grade students are automatically eligible to participate. They just need a WVSSAC sports physical on file. All 7th/8th grade students will need to have at least a 2.0 grade point average and a WVSSAC sports physical. Questions about eligibility can be answered by calling the school. You can call, email, Facebook message or send a Schoology message. Send email correspondence to Mr. Ratliff at cody.ratliff@k12.wv.us

Yearbooks have come in and will be ready for distribution next week. We will send out a message early next week when they can be picked up. Please call Vandy if you have any questions.

Hello, this is Mr. Echard principal of Van Devender Middle school. Due to high temperatures, we have decided to cancel todays open field conditioning. Open field conditioning will resume next week Monday-Friday from 5:30pm-6:30pm. This is open to all students. Those participating in Cross Country and Football are strongly encouraged to attend as their coaches will be running the open field conditioning. Please contact the school with questions. We are available by phone, email, Schoology message and School FB messenger. Have a great weekend and remember to Be Kind, Work Hard and Represent.

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.

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.

💙 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. 💙

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.