Williamstown Middle/High

This week, our middle school staff nominated the following students for the DASH Award, a weekly award that recognizes three middle school students who have demonstrated hard work and great character.

Mason Strcula (6th grade)
Jaxon Haught (7th grade)
Riley Windland (8th grade)

DASH winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets! Keep up the good work!

This announcement is for senior parents only. Caps and gowns will be delivered here at school towards the end of April. A representative will meet with students during their lunch to hand these items out. Students will have the opportunity to try them on at that time. Caps and gowns will not be sent to student homes. We will send out further communication when the time comes.

Last week was a very special DOUBLE DASH week, to catch up on some awards from our missed school days in January! Our middle school staff nominated the following students for the DASH Award, which recognizes middle school students who have demonstrated hard work and great character.

6th grade: Alexis Brower, Anna Richardson
7th grade: Liam Matthey, Gabrielle Schall
8th grade: Grace Roberson, MaKayla Sivard

DASH winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets! Keep up the good work!

Reminder, Students come tomorrow wearing your pink to help spread suicide awareness. You are not alone.

Due to snowy and icy conditions impacting a significant portion of the southern part of Wood County, Wood County Schools will now be closed today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. While some areas of the county may not be experiencing the same conditions, roadways in other areas remain hazardous. Because our buses and families travel across many different communities and road conditions, this decision was made to prioritize the safety of all students and staff throughout the entire county. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure everyone can travel safely.

Due to various road conditions throughout the county, Wood County Schools will be on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

It is not too late to get the consent forms to participate in the immunization clinic.

If your child is going into the 7th or 12th grade next school year, they are required to receive their Tdap and/or Meningitis vaccine. Consent forms are required to participate in this clinic. MOV-Health Department will be on campus Thursday, April 2nd. Please contact Nurse Danielle if you have any questions or would like the paperwork!

Last week, WMHS middle school teachers nominated Owen Schramm (6th grade), Grace Boise (7th grade), and Dominic Robison (8th grade) for the prestigious DASH award! The DASH award recognizes students for their character and hard work. Winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!

All three girls high school basketball teams in Wood County have earned the opportunity to play in the AA or AAAA state championship on Saturday, March 14! Come and join us to cheer on our student athletes!

Williamstown Yellowjackets play at 12:30 pm.

Parkersburg Big Reds v. Parkersburg South Patriots at 7:30 pm.

Our students will once again have WCS shining across the state! Best wishes to PHS, PSHS, and WHS on fantastic games today! #WoodCountyProud

Important Update Regarding the End of the School Year: We are pleased to share that the West Virginia Department of Education has granted Wood County Schools a waiver for three instructional days. As a result of this approval, the last day of school for students will remain Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — no changes have been made to the previously published school calendar. No further action is needed on your part. Please make note of this date as you plan for summer childcare, activities, and travel. For the most up-to-date school calendar information, visit woodcountyschoolswv.com/calendar. Thank you for your continued support of Wood County Schools.

Information for tomorrow's girls game: Fan busses will leave at 7:30 am from the front of the school near doors 1 and 2. Students will NOT be able to go to their lockers before boarding the bus. Students should only bring items needed for the trip. Convention Center guidelines are listed below.

Approved Items:
Clear Bag (no larger than 12"x12"x6")
Small Purse/Clutch (no larger than 9”x 5”)
Cell Phone
Non-Professional Camera (Cameras with detachable lenses are NOT permitted)

Non- Approved Items:
Large Purse/Bag
Tote Bag
Backpack of any kind
Outside Food/Drink

Any student not riding the bus must turn in their game ticket to the middle school office upon return to school. Please make sure the student's name is clearly written on the ticket. The fan bus will not be stopping for food however, there are several food options in the convention center. Students should eat breakfast before arriving to school and plan to purchase lunch at the convention center. Food vendors will accept both cash and card transactions. The bus will return to school between 1 and 2:00 pm.

Discounted game tickets and tickets for the fan bus can only be purchased until 3:00 today. Game tickets are $8. Fan bus tickets are $15, which also covers the student's admission. Tickets for students riding the fan busses will be handed out at the entrance to the convention center.

All:

Tickets for tonights Regional Final at Doddridge County are online only. You can purchase in advance at the following link: https://gofan.co/event/6287211?schoolId=WV2669 or you can use a credit/debit card at the door. Parking for the event is behind the school. Please come out and support our boys basketball team as they attempt to punch their ticket to the state basketball tournament.

Congratulations to the February Student of the Month award winners! Each student received a certificate, a DaVinci's gift card, and a shirt from BSN Sports. Congratulations, Yellowjackets!

6th Grade: Cameron Harbour
7th Grade: Ben Kiger
8th Grade: Eli Dillon
9th Grade: Aftyn Ferraris
10th Grade: Brynn Oblisk
11th Grade: Isaac Harris
12th Grade: Aiden Meeks

Last week our staff nominated the following students for the DASH Award, a weekly award that recognizes three middle school students who have demonstrated hard work and great character.

Kaleigh Pauley (6th grade)
Iza Derenberger (7th grade)
Tapanga Bushman (8th grade)

DASH award winners are given certificates personalized by the teacher that nominated them and a gift bag courtesy of the Academic Boosters. Congratulations, Yellowjackets! Keep up the good work!

Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Please refer to the attached image for upcoming senior events.

📣 Early College Information Session
📅 Monday, March 16
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 WHS Cafeteria
Get an overview of the Early College program and the opportunities available to Williamstown High School students!
We’ll cover:
• What Early College is
• Program requirements & eligibility
• How the registration process works
• Dual credit options for WHS students
• Course prerequisites & how to meet them
• Potential Early College costs
• Q&A for students and parents/guardians
Please Note:
This is an informational session only — no student registration will take place during this event.

Come out and support your YellowJacket basketball teams in their upcoming regional basketball games.
Girls Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6235483?schoolId=WV2669
Boys Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6252507?schoolId=WV2669

Students entering the 7th and 12th grade for the 2026/2027 school year are required, by law, to have their Tdap and/or Meningitis vaccines prior to school starting. The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department will be on site the week of March 30th to provide these vaccines for students.

A consent form is required to participate in this vaccine clinic. Only students who have completed consent forms returned to school will be receiving vaccines.

Please contact Nurse Danielle if you are interested in this opportunity and would like the paperwork or have any other questions.

Nurse Danielle
danielle.brookover@k12.wv.us
304-375-6151
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