Williamstown Middle/High

Information for the football game vs. Ravenswood High School Here is a link to the stream the game: https://www.meridix.com/channel/?liveid=videoproductions#/schedule Here is message from Ravenswood High School concerning parking Friday night: Ravenswood: Visitor locker room will be the same as it always has been. They will dress and enter the field as they always have. Williamstown parents will enter the gate by the Old Gym (PIT). This is easily identified as there is construction going on. Parents can park along those streets. The home entrance will be the same gate Williamstown players will go in to enter the field. Williamstown fans are more than welcome to park in that parking lot but will have to walk around the block to enter the visitor gate. We will try and have signs up stating visitor gate.

Here is the first edition of the School Counseling Bulletin! https://5il.co/kuoj

This is the final call for SENIORS to sign up for the Fall School Day SAT! Sign up at this link https://forms.gle/GydSdFWMw4msxSN8A. The deadline is TOMORROW - Friday, September 11 at noon. This is free and available for seniors only. Thanks to those who have already signed up!

A Schoology help line for students will be available from 3:30 - 5:30 Mon. - Thurs for the next few weeks. You just have to call 304-375-6151 and we will have a staff member available to help work through all of these new technology issues.

Here is the location for breakfast and lunch menus as provided on the Wood County Schools app under Child Nutrition. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wcs/page/child-nutrition--129

Here is the 2020 bus routes again for your viewing. https://5il.co/k3lw If your child is riding a bus, please review this document and let them know what bus they are riding, as some routes and buses have changed for this school year.

It was wonderful having students back in school today! We had some internet issues, but we are working through them. Thank you parents/guardians for raising such well-behaved students as we work our way through all the new changes of 2020! On another note: The Tech Center will be OPEN tomorrow, so students who go in the morning will need to get on the bus by 7:45 AM.

Here is the cell phone policy at WMHS. This policy, along with others, can be found in the Student/Parent Handbook. Cell Phones, I-Pods, Headphones, or Earbuds: The school is not responsible for any electronic entertainment device brought to school. Students grades 6-8 are only allowed to have these devices before and after school. They are not to have any non-school issued electronic devices in their possession during the school day. Students grades 9-12 may have electronic devices in their possession, that a teacher can allow for educational uses at their discretion. Students are allowed to use the devices during their lunch time. Students ARE NOT allowed to use electronic devices, headphones, or earbuds in the hallways between classroom exchanges. Teachers reserve the right to prohibit cell phones in their classroom. Any electronic device not following school procedures will be confiscated by the teacher and turned in to the office. Students will have to check their electronic devices in with administration daily until they have met the required disciplinary action. Students who bring the above items to school do so at their own risk. The school does not investigate items reported stolen since it is suggested that the items be left at home.

The Tech Center and CIWP is not going to be ready to start school at this point, so we will have to house them in our school until they can begin attending. Students that are scheduled for the Tech Center or CIWP in the morning may sign in later to come to school.

A Message from Principal Ward: We are excited that the new school year begins tomorrow, September 08. A reminder that students L-Z will report on Tuesday and Thursday, and students A-K will report this week on Wednesday and Friday. I know all this is very overwhelming, so here are a few basic reminders. Students are to be dropped off at the main doors or the library doors out front, please do not drop off students in back in the mornings. (Beginning at 7:30, the tardy bell is at 8:20). When picking up your child, you may pick them up in the front OR back of the school, please be sure to share that expectation with them. (Dismissal bell is 3:00 PM) Students may NOT bring their own personal devices to school. This is to keep our wi-fi protected and try to control the best we can content being viewed on devices. Parents are NOT permitted to bring fast food to students during lunch time. They need to either bring their lunch with them or eat the school provided lunch. Although not a requirement, I am asking each student to bring their own mask and bottle of water on the first day of school. This will help expedite first day procedures and practices for our schools as they begin teaching expected behaviors for the year. Students will receive a Wood County mask on the first day and will be expected to possess and use it on a continual basis as we navigate through a new normal for our school system. (copied from the Superintendent message) Tomorrow the Yellowjackets fly!!!

This is a reminder that the 2020-2021 school year will begin on Tuesday, September 8th for students with last names beginning with L-Z. On Wednesday, September 9th, students with last names A-K will report to school. Due to Monday being Labor Day, students with last names A-K will report Friday, September 11th as well. Please visit the Wood County Schools website, and then click “2020-2021 Re-entry Summarization” for more details. Our re-entry schedule has not changed since being published. Students will attend school on a Blended-Model of instruction for 3 weeks, which is our Yellow Schedule, or until proper procedures, protocols, and new standards have been taught and implemented. Also, please do not confuse yourself with the WVDE color-coded map. The map is used as one of many tools to drive local decisions for our school system. As mentioned in previous communications, we will closely monitor the data each day to make well-informed and deliberate decisions, while keeping safety as the top priority for our students and employees. Over the last six months, we have worked diligently and methodically to create a well-rounded plan for re-entry. I’m sure we have not thought about every issue that may arise - please be patient as we work through making adjustments, changing protocols or procedures, and seeking feedback from our stakeholders to make this school year a great success. Although not a requirement, I am asking each student to bring their own mask and bottle of water on the first day of school. This will help expedite first day procedures and practices for our schools as they begin teaching expected behaviors for the year. Students will receive a Wood County mask on the first day and will be expected to possess and use it on a continual basis as we navigate through a new normal for our school system. We are so excited to see your children in our schools once again. We have greatly missed their presence the last six months. As always, make sure to Wear a mask, Watch your distance, and Wash your hands. To view our first WCS Newsletter, please click https://tinyurl.com/yxbaddej Have a safe and wonderful Holiday weekend.

Here is an updated video of the relocated classrooms and lockers at WMHS. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/903114/FullSizeRender.mov

If a student wishes to order meals to take home on remote learning days "Buddy Bags" please be sure to read and fill out the information on the link provided so the cooks may have an accurate count daily. https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DS7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNangEykcNexdFkE2s4gTI-YpUNTRQQzA5R0I2QTdVODg3VVhaN0hDMUs4Ty4u&data=02%7C01%7Cjsward%40k12.wv.us%7Cff069a34769c4e9bc56908d84f3c7f9a%7Ce019b04b330c467a8bae09fb17374d6a%7C0%7C0%7C637346468558429504&sdata=zrznRE%2F1GcrHN6gdQRO7LioCWYYktuMKku1Pse8TnY0%3D&reserved=0

WMHS - Attention Seniors Only This is the link for a free opportunity SAT Fall school day on Wednesday, Sept. 23 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X_H5MfpB0kpCmYn8_8TGT2COcWIaPLV6DMfuMcVCTkg/viewform?ts=5f3bedec&fbclid=IwAR1hb3njjZAfHnxC4ftcNxN9L2035b3FVEO5dZ5R3yQzH8j1Jg7zVEKRnHE&edit_requested=true

WMHS: Clarifications for the week of Sept. 08 With Monday being Labor Day, students L-Z will maintain their normal days of Tues. - Thurs. A-K students who normally go to school on Mon - Wed will adjust for the WEEK OF SEPT. 08 and attend on Wed. and Fri. to allow students and staff to have 2 face to face class sessions. Note: WMHS stands for Williamstown Middle/High School for future reference. :)

Here is the video link from tonight's meeting with Mr. Ward. https://5il.co/kk3y

Thank you for everyone that attended tonight's meeting. Here is the link to the bus routes and other information the county has provided. https://5il.co/k3lw

Just a reminder the 6th and 7th grade virtual meeting starts at 6:00PM! Zoom limits the amount of people to 100 so please keep it open for those parents. The virtual meeting for 6th and 7th grade orientation will be this Wednesday, Sept. 02 at 6:00 pm. The link will be listed below to join. Jason Ward is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: My Meeting Time: Sep 2, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83775392582?pwd=YkJTcmJHYXZTVTE2OFh4NE9yQUpoUT09 Meeting ID: 837 7539 2582 Passcode: WqU978

We will be available for i-Pad pickup this evening until 7:00 PM if you are unable to get in during your scheduled time. Just come to the front to doors 10 and 11 (library area) and we will have staff available.

Before school, lunch, and end of day guidelines for WMS/WHS Before School https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eb9vsCvWqEEBLJWeq87qwgHFSR0oSCvDY08B7IipxZw/edit?usp=sharing