The middle school STEAM Academy has been postponed until Aug. 30, so we will NOT be going this Monday, Aug. 23.
If you wish to purchase the optional damage insurance for the i-pads your child will be bringing home today, the county has asked the check be made out to Wood County Schools, and mailed to MIS (that is our technology building) at 1600 Beverly Street, 26101, or it can dropped off at the information desk at the Board of Education. This waiver is to be sent to one of those locations and not the school. Thank you!
Any high school students who will be riding the bus from the WMHS campus to the Caperton or the Tech center in the morning will need to be out front by 7:45 to be picked up.
Good evening. Tomorrow brings much anticipation with the start of a new school year. I am so excited to see our students and employees back in our buildings as we work together to become the # 1 school district in the state of West Virginia. We are so fortunate to have a wonderful community of parents and guardians that understand the importance of a first-class education and are willing to go above and beyond to ensure the success of our students and schools. However, we know there is a lot of work to complete.
This summer, WCS has equipped schools with essential personnel for targeted intervention, created a STEAM Academy for middle school students, and continued to upgrade our facilities to provide the most conducive environments possible in our schools. We are very excited to see the new school year begin.
I encourage each of you to review our re-entry guidance document located on our webpage at https://tinyurl.com/yhq2qwgb. As you know, directives can change quickly with little notice. I will do my best to communicate changes to you as directives are received. I encourage all parents and students to follow the recommendations in the guidance document including, but not limited to - wearing a mask, staying socially distanced, and practicing good, hand-washing hygiene.
As always, I ask for your patience on the first day of school. There are many moving parts that we will continually perfect throughout the year. Once again, thank you for your support and encouragement as we start another exciting school year.
Thank you for all you do and have a wonderful evening.
Just a reminder that open house is tonight from 4:45 - 6:45. Students will be able to pick up their i-pads tonight in there first period class. If not able to attend, they will be able to get their i-pads 1st period Thursday morning! We are looking forward to seeing our students and parents this evening!
As announced earlier, all 7th and 8th grade students will be attending the STEAM academy at the Caperton Center on MONDAY's, beginning Aug. 23.
Our 8th graders will be attending the morning session. PARENTS: 8th grade students will need to board the bus and leave by 8:00 AM. So we will need them there earlier to take attendance and get them on the correct bus. They should return approximately 11:00 AM.
7th grade students will leave at 11:15 AM, and return by 2:30.
You are able to call over there or sign them out there if necessary. While we know the first week or 2 we will have some issues to work out, this is a great district-wide program for all the middle schools to expand the horizons of our students.
Be sure to check out https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wh
to locate information such as Bell Schedule (Under "About WHS"), and the student handbook (Under "more" then student or parent resources)
This will provide information such as drop off procedures, 0 period, dress code, attendance, how to sign out your child, and much more.
While there be sure to explore and check out some of the other great features as we continue to build the site for you to see all the great happenings at WMHS!
Here is a list of frequently asked questions:
https://wvk12-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/jsward_k12_wv_us/ERDDDz6zFgpErGdwe6TJe_gB_uK0GJQxH4S4_9nJWjAZBw?e=9wzBaL
Thank you to M.R. Haynes Excavation for removing the old flower beds in front of the school. Education Alliance partner Dale Bowyer is working on collaborating with different groups to help us clean up and beautify our school. We are thankful for all of their help!
Be sure to check out the great STEAM program our 7th and 8th grade students will be participating in this year! WMHS students will be attending on Mondays.
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/510040
https://forms.office.com/r/sDt6wrfM46
Here is the link to the Schedule Change Request Form, if the QR code is giving you trouble :)
Also for 8th graders: we are getting a lot of questions about Math Enrichment. This is a new required class for this year, so it does not count as your regular math class. You will rotate classes each term for that period - math enrichment, health, or PE.
For schedule changes, use your phone's camera to scan the QR code, or type the link into any internet browser.
Just a reminder that 6th grade orientation is this evening from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. You can drop student off at 3:45 for the orientation. Parents can come in to the cafeteria at 5:30 to go over information with Mr. Ward and Mr. Menillo. Since we were not able to have any orientation last year, any parent is welcome to attend.
Starting Monday, information will be getting posted to help inform everyone for the upcoming school year.
Schedules for grades 7-12 will be available on Thursday, Aug. 12 from 2:00 -3:00 PM, and Friday, Aug. 13 from 8:30 - 9:30 AM in the middle school gym lobby.
6th graders will get their schedules during orientation on Thursday.
Anyone who misses these dates may pick up their schedules during the county wide open house on Tuesday, Aug. 17th from 4:45 - 6:45 PM.
All parking passes for the high school are now sold out.
Parents/Guardians of Students Entering 7th and 12th grades for this coming school year.
All WV students entering 7th grade must have one dose of the Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis) and one dose of the Meningococcal vaccine. Students entering 12th grade must have one does of the Tdap and one dose (on or after the age of 16) of the Meningococcal vaccine. If the first dose of the Meningococcal vaccine was given before the 16th birthday, then two doses of the vaccine are required.
Please provide a copy of their shot record to the School Nurse before August 19th to update the shot records to prevent exclusion from school!
Thank you!
Parking passes will go on sale on Monday, August 09 in the main office. Monday will be for seniors only. Tuesday on any student eligible to drive may come. The cost is $30, and a parent signature is required, so the form is attached here, and will also be available at the school for pickup.
https://5il.co/wpql
Our office area will be closed for carpet cleaning. You may email Mr. Ward at jsward@k12.wv.us if you need any assistance.
August is here! We have a few announcements to share along.
- The Outback Steak Dinner has been moved to Aug. 10 at 5:30.
- Meet the Teams will take place on Saturday Aug. 14 at noon, immediately after the football scrimmage.
- 6th Grade Orientation is Aug. 12 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM, if you are unable to attend you will be able to come to Open House on Tues. Aug 17th from 4:45 - 6:45.
In the very near future we will be putting out information regarding schedules and parking.
8th Grade Supply List:
https://5il.co/w2sz