Williamstown Middle/High

Williamstown Middle High school has partnered with Prevent Suicide West Virginia, West Virginia’s statewide suicide prevention program, and Westbrook Health Services to support our students around this important topic. The first session is tomorrow for our seniors. Please visit the Counseling Department's Updates & Announcement's page at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wh/page/announcements-updates for more information, including the presentation dates and a form to opt out if you do not want your child to participate.

Interstate Studios had some issues this past Friday and were unable to do picture re-takes. They now will be coming this Wednesday, Nov. 10 between 9:00 -12:30 PM to complete the pictures.

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

Student pictures from the original date should be going home with students either yesterday or today. Picture re-takes for underclassmen will be this Friday, Nov. 05.

Please remember to check the Counseling Department's webpage no less than weekly. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wh/page/announcements-updates

8th and 9th grade families: TOMORROW, Wednesday, Oct. 27 your student will be taking the digital PSAT. Please make sure students arrive by 7:45am on their test day, bring their fully charged IPADS, pencils for scratch work, and mask up. Report to the middle school office if you do not know your testing location.

The FAFSA workshop is Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 5:00-8:00. Enter at the back of the school through Door #20 and proceed to Room 145. If you plan to arrive after 7, please notify Ms. Justice. Otherwise, the door will be locked at 7:00. Parents and students should have already created their FSA ID- if not, do this immediately. https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch Bring with you: FSA ID(s)- student and ONE parent. Social Security number Driver’s license number 2020 tax records Records of your untaxed income Records of your assets List of the school(s) you are interested in attending

PSAT for 8th and 9th graders has been moved to October 27th!

PSAT for 8th and 9th graders has been moved to October 27th!

WMHS: Picture re-takes on Oct. 26 will now be for SENIORS only. Underclassmen retakes will be rescheduled after the original pictures are able to be viewed by families.

Here are a few reminders as we get towards the end of the first nine weeks: - 1. Grades close this Friday, Oct. 22, Report Cards will be issued on Nov. 1 - 2. 0 period is available daily from 7:45 - 8:15am. If a student has a D/F, or missing tests or multiple assignments, a teacher can require them to come in, and it does become disciplinary issue if they do not attend. - Oct. 26 is make-up picture day - Nov. 1 there will be a career fair at the school for seniors.

WMHS: The PSAT testing for 8th and 9th grade students scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed until next week. There has been some technology issues with the testing vendor that is being worked on currently. Students will now report and follow their normal school day schedule.

At Thursday night's middle school football game, the Yellowjackets will face the Marietta Tigers under the lights at Don Drum Field. The game begins at 7 p.m. MHS does not take cash at the gate for tickets. Spectators can pay with credit/debit cards at the gate, or pre-pay at this link: https://www.mariettacityschools.k12.oh.us/page/athletics. The button for game tickets is the third event on the right. On a phone it is at the bottom, third event under the other athletics information. Tickets are $2 for students, and $5 for adults.

The Counseling Department is hosting a College Fair at the school on November 8 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Stay tuned for more details!

8th and 9th grade families: NEXT Wednesday, Oct. 20 your student will be taking the digital PSAT. Please make sure students arrive by 7:45am on their test day, bring their fully charged IPADS, and pencils. Students will take the test in their first period classroom (If they do not have math, English, history, or science during first period they will be directed to a core subject teacher's classroom.)

This is a reminder for 10th grade students that they will be taking the PSAT test tomorrow. Students need to arrive by 7:45 and report to the middle school gym. Please be sure to bring #2 pencils and be ready to do your best!

TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 13, 10th grade students will be taking the PSAT-NMSQT test. Arrive to school by 7:45am on Wednesday and go to the middle school gym. Make sure to eat a nutritious breakfast beforehand. Bring #2 pencils (not mechanical), wear your mask, and come ready to do your best! Leave behind any phones, watches, or tablets - devices are not allowed in the testing room. A drink and snack are allowed during breaks. Thank you!

Please mark your calendars for the testing dates coming up throughout October! Wednesday, Oct. 13: Primary Test Day PSAT-NMSQT for Grade 10 in middle school gym Wednesday, Oct. 20: Primary Test Day PSAT Grades 8 & 9 in classrooms Tuesday, Oct. 26: Primary Test Day PSAT-NMSQT for registered juniors Please make sure students arrive by 7:45am on their test day, bring pencils, bring their fully charged IPADS for the digital PSAT (grades 8 and 9 only), and come ready to do their best!

The Counseling Department is hosting a FAFSA workshop on October 26th with drop-in hours from 5:00-8:00 PM. Representatives from the WV Higher Education Policy Commission will be here to provide assistance in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is required for federal and state aid, as well as some local scholarships. It is also required for application to WV Invests, which provides two years FREE tuition at WV Community and Technical colleges, regardless of income, to those who meet other eligibility requirements- one being a 2.0 G.P.A. Please RSVP before Oct. 21 to Ms. Justice at gjustice@k12.wv.us to secure a spot at the workshop. If we don't have enough interest, the workshop will be cancelled, so please RSVP soon.

WMHS families, Please mark your calendars for the testing dates coming up throughout October! Grades 10, 9, and 8 will be taking the PSAT. Wednesday, Oct. 13: Primary Test Day PSAT-NMSQT for Grade 10 in middle school gym Wednesday, Oct. 20: Primary Test Day PSAT Grades 8 & 9 in classrooms Tuesday, Oct. 26: Primary Test Day PSAT-NMSQT for registered juniors & Makeup Test Day Grade 10 Please make sure students arrive by 7:45am on their test day, bring pencils, bring their fully charged IPADS for the digital PSAT (grades 8 and 9 only), and come ready to do their best!